August 2013 Market Report Homes for Sale Gale Ranch San Ramon CA Gale Ranch San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary As of this posting on September 9, 2013 there were 13, up from 12 last month, single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA and 5 attached homes for sale, down from 10 last month. A total of 12, up from 9 last month, single family, and 5 attached, up from 3 last month, homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA in August 2013. The single family homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA were on the market for an average of 19 days and the attached homes were on the market an average of 8 days. The median price for single family homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA rose to $910,250 in August 2013 from $821,000 while attached homes dropped from $695,000 to $... 09/09/2013

San Ramon is One of America’s Top Earning Cities San Ramon California, located just 30 miles from the Bay area and San Francisco in northern California, has been ranked as one of the top earning cities in all of the US. According to the Bay Area news group, over 100 of San Ramon’s full-time city employees earn more than $100,000 per year. These are Police Department employees, city Council and City Hall staffers, several of which received even more than $200,000 a year salaries. According to NerdWallet, San Ramon is one of the top 16 US cities were more than 60% of the households earn a six figure income or more. Although San Ramon is part of the San Francisco Metro area it is its own community, city and school district. 63.5% of households in the San Ramon city limits make over $100,00... 09/09/2013

Newcastle neighborhood in San Ramon year to date home sales activity thru August 2013. Average sales prices for 2013 compared to 2012 for Newcastle are up 18% for both the executive style homes and the smaller patio homes. Newcastle like most areas has shown a significant jump in sale prices and with prices rising have given sellers the confidence to put their homes on the market. While not a huge increase in unit sales, this year there were 12 homes sold compared to 8 for the same time period in 2012. Here is a recap of the Newcastle home sales Newcastle Homes for Sale 09/09/2013

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report September 8, 2013 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday August 31, 2013 through Saturday September 7, 2013. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of September 8, 2013. $719,000 : 3351 ROMA PL, SAN RAMON 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Home size: 2,139 sq ft Lot size: 7,200 sqft Year built: 1973 Parking spots: 2 Days on m... 09/08/2013

August 2013 The Bridges San Ramon CA Real Estate Market Report Bridges San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary On September 8, 2013 there were 4 homes for sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA (there were 10 last month) and 5 homes sold in The Bridges in San Ramon CA in August 2013 while 7 sold last month. The homes that sold in August 2013 were on the market an average of 12 days. There are 8 homes for sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA pending sale (under contract) after spending an average of 23 days on the market. The median price for homes sold in The Bridges in San Ramon CA decreased to $1,225,000 in August 2013 compared to $1,135,000 last month. Remember to consider the small number of homes sold when comparing the median price trend. Click here to receive ongoing monthly mark... 09/08/2013

Homes For Sale San Ramon CA August 2013 Market Report September 4, 2013 Homes For Sale in San Ramon CA Monthly Commentary The availability of both attached and single family homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of September 4, 2013 shows a total of 61 single family (down from 78 on the same date last month) and 30 attached (same as last month) currently on the market. Homes sold in San Ramon CA during August 2013 increased to 79 for single family (up from 78 last month) with 21 down from 25 attached homes closing escrow. Homes sold in San Ramon CA had a median single family home sold price of $875,000 vs. $892,500 in August 2013 while attached homes are higher at $635,000 vs. $565,000 over the same period. Remember to consider the small number of homes sold when viewing these median price ... 09/03/2013

San Ramon Home Sales June 2013 San Ramon homes average sales price for August is up 15% from August 2012.  During the month of August the activity was: 68 New Listings - $472,000 to $1,875,000 65 Pended - received a contract - $599,999 to $1,950,000 79 Closed sales - $595,000 to $1,965,000--102% on average over list price Based on the number of homes listed San Ramon inventory is less than one month San Ramon August Sales 2013 compared to August 2012 Interestingly San Ramon for 2012 and 2013 there were the same number of homes listed in August, while the number units sold this year is up 18%. As has been evidenced for all of 2013 average home sales prices in San Ramon are up double digits and days to sale are well under the previous average of 30 days, Here is a month to month view of a... 09/03/2013

San Ramon CA Real Estate Housing Market Report – August, 2013 The San Ramon real estate market has had a great year overall for the first half of 2013. The median sales price is up 27.5% over last year at this time or $173,000 topping out at $802,000. San Ramon is a unique micro-market area and doesn’t always follow the rules for the entire San Francisco Bay area. Over the last six months the median sales price has gone up exponentially but within July and August we have seen a slight dip under the $800,000 mark. There are currently 245 homes for sale within San Ramon, 119 of those are foreclosures, short sales or bank owned homes. The average price of sold homes in San Ramon is $867,000 and the average price of current listed homes is $903,000, a difference of just $36,000. This is unu... 09/02/2013

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report September 1, 2013 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday August 25, 2013 through Saturday August 31, 2013. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of September 1, 2013. $460,000 : 217 Stone Pine Lane, SAN RAMON 3 beds, 3 full baths Home size: 1,177 sq ft Year built: 1993 Parking spots: 1 Days on market: 1 Click here to s... 08/31/2013

What if my Appraisal comes in too Low? It’s those rare moments when the appraisal has come back and buyers and sellers both give blank stares at the report; the appraisal has come in lower than the listing price. Sellers and buyers find themselves in an interesting situation as how to proceed. Do the sellers lower their price? Do the buyers make up the difference? It’s one of those situations where everybody looks at each other and says, “What we do now?” There are several options when this happens. Sellers are not obligated to lower the price but they certainly can if they’re looking to sell quickly. Knowing what the home is currently worth for can help them make a better decision on whether they want to re-list, lower the price, or urge buyers to make up the difference in the form of ... 08/26/2013

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report August 25, 2013 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday August 18, 2013 through Saturday August 24, 2013. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of August 25, 2013. $549,000 : 2611 Meadow Glen Dr, SAN RAMON 3 beds, 2 full baths Home size: 1,354 sq ft Lot size: 3,036 sqft Year built: 1973 Parking spots: 2 Days on market: ... 08/24/2013

July 2013 Homes For Sale Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA Market Report Homes For Sale in Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA Monthly Commentary On this date there were 3 single family homes for sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA while 2 attached homes were on the market.The median price for attached homes sold in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA for July 2013 was $614,000 while no single family homes were sold. A total of 3 attached homes sold in Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA in July 2013 and were on the market an average of 35 days. Click here to receive ongoing monthly market snapshots for Canyon Lakes Real Estate Homes For Sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of homes for sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA, is displayed below. $575,000 : 3022 LAKEMONT DR, Unit:... 08/23/2013

When Does the San Ramon School District Start? The San Ramon Unified School District covers an area just north of Alamo all the way through San Ramon just north of Dublin. It incorporates Blackhawk, Danville, San Ramon and Alamo. There are several elementary, middle and high schools throughout this community. The official date for San Ramon school district starts on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Here are some resources, links and information for parents of students attending the San Ramon unified school district. Map of elementary, middle and high schools throughout the school district Elementary School Boundaries for the San Ramon School District Middle School Boundaries for the San Ramon School District High School Boundaries for the San Ramon School District Register or Enroll for School... 08/23/2013

Short Sale Homes for Sale San Ramon CA July 2013 Market Report Short Sale Homes For Sale San Ramon CA Monthly Commentary On this date there were 14 single family and 9 attached short sale homes for sale in San Ramon CA under contract (pending) after spending an average of 14 and 18 days on the market. These numbers confirm that short sale homes for sale in San Ramon CA are a significant part of the overall San Ramon CA real estate market. A total of 4 single family and 2 attached short sale homes sold in San Ramon CA in July 2013 after an average of 71 and 9 days on the market. The full report shows San Ramon CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Short Sale Homes For Sale in San Ramon CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the singl... 08/20/2013

How Soon can I Buy a Home After a San Ramon Short Sale? Even in the midst of a short sale transaction I still get asked, how soon can I reapply for a home mortgage? This has to be on the minds of all sellers knowing that they’re going through this difficult situation but may want purchase in the future. Short sales can be the answer to many homeowners that are faced with a hardship or struggling finances. If you’re at the beginning of the situation you may want to know all of the facts for a future purchase as well. But no matter what stage of the game you’re in, it helps to know your timeline for how soon you can purchase a new home after a short sale. The short answer is typically three years. But, there are many factors to how quickly a potential borrower can reapply; finances, credi... 08/19/2013

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report August 18, 2013 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday August 11, 2013 through Saturday August 17, 2013. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of August 18, 2013. $549,000 : 7283 BRIZA LOOP, SAN RAMON 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Home size: 1,351 sq ft Year built: 2002 Parking spots: 2 Days on market: 1 Click here to s... 08/17/2013

Canyon Lakes is comprised of a variety of homes ranging in size from 1200 to 3000 sq. ft . Home styles consist of condos, town homes , duets, detached homes on small lots and detached homes on larger lots. This summary is for all the homes surrounding the Canyon Lakes golf course - entry on Crow Canyon, Bollinger Hills and Alcosta. Canyon Lakes home sale results for the month of July 2013: 5 Sold/Closed Sales 4 Condos /Townhomes average price of $586,125 1 Detached Homes $945,000 4 Current Pending Sales in Canyon Lakes: 4 Detached Homes $769,000 - $895,000 5 Current Canyon Lakes homes on the market: 1 Condo $628,000 4 Detached Home $739,500 to $925,000 Here is a Year To Date Canyon Lakes Sales Activity thru July 2013 and compared to the same time period in 2012 Unit sales for Canyon Lak... 08/14/2013

Homes For Sale Norris Cyn Ests San Ramon CA July 2013 Market Report Norris Canyon Estates San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary Homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA inventory rose with 4 homes currently on the market compared to 3 homes on this date last month which is consistent with the overall market trends in San Ramon CA real estate where inventory is increasing. There are 2 homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA currently pending (under contract) after spending an average of 36 days on the market. There was 1 home sold in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA in July 2013 after spending 42 days on the market. Due to the higher pricesNorris Canyon estates homes tend to be on the market longer when compared to the broader San Ramon CA real e... 08/14/2013

9 Red Flags to Look Out for at Your San Ramon Home Inspection Once buyer and seller have agreed on the purchase and sale contract after submitting an offer to sellers, the next logical step would be a home inspection. Granted, it’s not absolutely mandatory but remember, this is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make and not knowing all you can about it now, with time to back out, is simply unwise. Take the time and the money to invest in a professional home inspection. I urge all of my clients to walk through the home inspection with the inspector on-site. Professional inspectors can give tips and advice for current repairs, suggestions and even future renovations depending on the age of a certain appliance or building material. Here are 9 red flags to look out for when touring... 08/12/2013

July 2013 Windemere San Ramon CA Real Estate Market Report Windemere San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary On August 11, 2013 there were 11 single family homes for sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA compared to 9 last month and 0 attached homes down from 5 on the same date last month. In July 2013 1 attached home (down from 5 last month) and 18 detached (up from 15 last month) homes sold in Windemere in San Ramon CA. Homes continue to move quickly when they come to market with attached homes currently pending sale (under contract) being on the market for an average of only 12 days and detached homes for sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA going under contract in an average of 12 days. The median price for single family homes sold in Windemere in San Ramon CA in July 2013 was $950,000... 08/11/2013