On Monday, March 30, NAR announced that budget resolutions passed by both the House and Senate do not include any changes to to the Mortgage Interest Deduction. Earlier this year, President Obama had suggested modifying the Mortgage Interest Deduction as a way to generate additional tax revenue to pay for health care programs. According to NAR, this suggestion was essentially ignored by both the House and Senate.  Considering Moving to San Ramon or the East Bay?    ~   Do you want to Buy or Sell a home?       Do you have clients with needs in the East Bay?      Search East Bay Area Properties    Visit my website at http://pamwinterbauer.com 04/04/2009

This Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot* details recent sales and homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates. This development nestled in the western hills of the San Ramon Valley, boasts spacious home sites averaging over one third acre and views, views, views! This gated community is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Located within Norris Canyon Estates is a private community park with basketball , volleyball and tennis courts, a tot lot, and a facility for community functions. Additionally, access to the abundant open space of the community and the East Bay Regional Park District's extensive trail network begins at the trailhead located within Norris Canyon Estates. Norris Canyon Estates is NOT filled with traditional tract housing. On this date, ... 04/01/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA April 1st, 2009* - There are currently 6 single family homes pending sale (or under contingency contract) with a median price of $917,450 although the listed prices range from $718,915 to $1,148,000. The Bridges is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Golfers, call to see the wonderful selection of resale homes for sale in Bridges that are convenient to multiple local golf courses, including the The Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller. Many homes around The Pointe have expansive golf views! The Bridges Golf Course describes their course in this fashion... "Rated by the NCGA as one of the most challenging courses in N... 04/01/2009

Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot April 1st, 2009*  - No detached single family homes sold in Bollinger Hills in San Ramon CA sold during March 2009. There are currently 3 single family detached home in Bollinger Hills under contract for sale (pending sale). All are spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath homes with a reported 2,214 to 2,776 square feet of living space and are priced from $699,000 to $749,000. There is currently one spacious single family homes for sale in Bollinger Hills, a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a reported 1,916 square feet of living space listed at $699,950. San Ramon CA real estate and home sales are on the increase. Two detached single family homes sold in Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA sold during February 2009. The median sales price of Bollinger Hills homes was $737,50... 04/01/2009

Deerwood Highlands Market Snapshot April 1st, 2009* - No homes sold in Deerwood Highlands during March 2009. Nine detached single family homes for sale in Deerwood Highlands sold during 2008. The median price of homes in Deerwood Highlands sold in 2008 is $728,000. The most recent sale was at 407 Deerhill Drive and the selling price was $700,000. Details follow:  Deerwood Highlands is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. The Deerwood Highlands community is conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. There is currently one home for sale in Deerwood Highlands... 04/01/2009

Below is my report for this week in San Ramon! Well the market is still declining in price as 48% of the homes on the market reduced their prices. I suspect that we will see a slight leveling off as we prepare for the summer months, however I suspect we will continue back on our downward pricing trend by September. We had 271 single family homes on the market with a total days on the market of 107 days. josephb.frg@gmail.com Broker Owner Family Realty Group, Inc.   Family Realty has specialized in REO, Short-Sale, and Pre-foreclosure properties for over 30 years, with our founder and my grandfather Joseph Goodwill. My success as the owner and chairman is based on maintaining F.O.C.U.S. during market upturns and downturns: F.O.C.U.S. stands for Financially Secure, Operational Expertise, ... 03/27/2009

Homes for Sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA Market Snapshot March 26, 2009* -  There are currently 2 detached single family homes for sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA. Each is a spacious single family home with 2,337 to 2,443 square feet ranging in asking price from $719,000 to $795,000. The median listing price in Thomas Ranch on March 26, 2009 is $757,000. Thomas Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Thomas Ranch has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $93 monthly) and is conveniently located near Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long's Drugs and dining. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United Schoo... 03/27/2009

It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in San Ramon CA. The city of San Ramon California has it all; awesome schools, multiple parks & recreation areas, access to the Iron Horse Trail, favorable climate, several fine golf courses and great deals on San Ramon CA real estate! Use this link to Search the MLS for San Ramon condos and San Ramon California townhomes for sale. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for March 26, 2009 reveals that there are currently 97 townhomes and condos for sale in San Ramon CA.* This is a link to all the condos and townhomes for sale in San Ramon CA, including photos, address and price. (This link will time out on April 25, 2009) 21 - One Bedroom units, priced from $134,900 to $299,000 38 - Two Bedroom units, priced from $154,900 to $499,900 27 - Th... 03/26/2009

The Lake at Canyon Lakes Market Snapshot March 24, 2009* - The Lake at Canyon Lakes is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. No detached single family homes in The Lake at Canyon Lakes sold during the month of February 2009. No attached homes sold during February 2009 in The Lake in Canyon Lakes. As of March 24, 2009 there are 4 detached single family homes for sale in The Lake at Canyon Lakes of San Ramon CA. List prices range from $550,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a reported 1,488 square feet of living space to $758,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 2,000 square feet of living space. One single family home in the Lake at Canyon Lakes is currently pending sale. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home w... 03/25/2009

I eat crow and willingly..I am officially eating back a big chunk of my pride and also my knowledge has been thrown into a twisted mangled knot.My last blog said that prices had stabilised but it looks like the market is totally at the hands of unscrupulous agents who keep dropping prices everytime their listing hits the market!No one cares..Sellers on Short sales have moved out and don't care what the bank gets for their house. The listing agents give arguments till they turn blue in the face, but in my opinion it is all about their bottomline.They are destroying the values of the neighborhood and what is it going to take to stop them from dropping values?? Till the value becomes Zero?? Oh and BTW- 98% of the listing agents don't even live in the area, so why would they care?Banks are ... 03/25/2009

March 18th, 2009 - 21 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA sold and closed during February 2009.  14 were single family homes and 7 were attached homes (condos or townhomes).* ·         The 14 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $4455,000 (for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 1,532 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $1,695,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $697,500 and these homes were on the market an average of 269 days. ·         The 7 attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $290,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 995 square fe... 03/18/2009

March 18th, 2009 - 10 Short Sales in San Ramon CA sold and closed during February 2009.  6 was a single family home and 4 were attached homes (condos and townhomes).* ·        The 6 detached single family homes that were Short Sales in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $451,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 1,405 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $721,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $525,00 and these homes were on the market an average of 68 days.. ·         The 4 attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were Short Sales in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $196,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with a reported 624 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $475,000... 03/18/2009

It was a good day when I felt like a true rockstar ! Walked into a builder's sales office with a buyer and another buyer signing contracts looked at me and said-"You are Rama? We read your blog all the time and really like all the great info you put out"....... yes yes, I felt GREAT.And I thought to myself- then how come you are signing contracts without me??!! I am definitely not the best journalist in town, knowing the nuances of writing but I am passionate about what I do for a living.Today I can say I am proud that my discussions about Windemere are being noticed and read seriously.The hardest part is to find relevant things to write about and I do the best to address concerns of buyers and sellers.Finding the inside track on homes for sale is a sleuth's job in its basic form.A real... 03/16/2009

I was parking my car to attend RMA  this morning when Tom Proell and Debra Powell said they were talking about me.  Oh, was I embarrassed-but then....  Yes, I admit it.  I am guilty!!  I am a car dancer!!!  I had just heard one of my favorite Elvis Costello songs, "Everyday I Write the Book" and could not resist dancing while driving.   If you want to release stress!! If you want to reduce calories!! If you want to  BE HAPPY!! DANCE IN YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!! I guarantee you will bring smiles to the faces to those around you while feeling good about yourself!! Truly, Cathy Lee   Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging Company in Danville serving the San Francisco Bay Area.     03/12/2009

What do foreclosures in San Ramon sell for? Well, as of March 11, 2009 five foreclosures in Windemere in San Ramon have sold this year to date, all are single family homes. The median home price for foreclosures in San Ramon in $745,000 for homes sold in 2009. Address Listed at Sold Price SqFt BR Bth PB Gar Sp YrBlt Lot SqFt Sale $/SqFt 2141  N DONOVAN WAY $589,000 $575,000 1859 4 2 1 2 2003 3424 309 2732  MOET LN $599,900 $600,000 1775 4 2 1 2 2002 3017 338 3552  SANDALFORD WAY $744,900 $745,000 3173 5 3 0 3 2004 5657 235 500  ANDREAS CT $828,900 $808,900 3296 4 3 1 2 2002 6089 245 3960  KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAY $855,000 $882,500 4149 5 4 1 2 2006 6600 213 Three of the foreclosure homes for sale in Windemere sold over asking price this year. Sometimes bank owned homes in Windemere do sell for... 03/12/2009

Twin Creek Market Snapshot March 11th, 2009* - Five  detached single family homes in Twin Creek, Twin Creek Hills, Twin Creek Views and Twin Creek South sold during the month of February 2009. The median sales price of Twin Creek homes for sale was $620,000 for the month of February. Selling prices for these homes ranged from $545,000 to $791,000 and these homes were on the market an average of 43 days. Additional details on the home that sold on the low end and the home that sold on the high end follow:     Twin Creek is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. There are currently 3 single family detached homes in Twin Creek pending sale or under contingency contract. Median listing price of th... 03/12/2009

On Wednesday, March 4, the U.S. Treasury Department announced refinance and mortgage modification guidelines as part of the new "Making Home Affordable" program.  Home Affordable Refinance program: This foreclosure prevention program is aimed at homeowners who have mortgages held by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac who are unable to refinance because their homes have lost value. The new Treasury guidelines are designed to make refinancing easier by using information that lenders may already have about borrowers and easing some appraisal requirements. Home Affordable Modification program: The Treasury Department worked with banking regulators, FHA, VA and other federal agencies to create standards for mortgage modifications. A brief summary prepared by the Treasury Department is availabl... 03/07/2009

Over the last 2 weeks or so, Windemere is seeing some slowdown in inventory and there is an increase in sales activity. New home sales have seen a reversal of circumstances with existing home sale prices coming down lower than they were 4 months ago.Current Windemere activity is indicating that short sales are the name of the game. There are only 16 resale homes that are not short or REO's; 15 brand new construction are listed for sale; 3 active REO's; and 18 Short sales ! In the pending market, 19 short sales are currently pending; 10 regular resales; 6 pending REO's; and 5 brand new homes are pending.Market snapshot of Pendings in Windemere Status LP DOMLS Address Comments PEND $935,000.00 103 5831  Kyler Lane Brand New Home PEND $950,000.00 123 615  Kyler Court Brand New Home PEND $1... 03/03/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA March 2nd, 2009* - 7 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of February2009. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $757,627 for the month of February. All were spacious single family homes with  a reported 1,578 to 4,149 square feet of living space ranging in sales price from $610,000 to $882,500. The homes that sold spent an average of 51 days on the market. Windemere is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Additional listing details on the least expensive and most expensive homes that sold during February follow:     143 single family homes in Windemere sold during 2008. The media... 03/02/2009

Market Snapshot for Gale Ranch -  Homes for Sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon March 1st, 2009* - Five detached single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch actually sold in the month of February 2009. The median sales price of Gale Ranch homes was $780,000 for the month of February. All were spacious single family homes with a reported 2,406 to 4,673 square feet of living space ranging in selling price from $651,000 to $1,025,000. These homes spent an average of 66 days on the market. Gale Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase.  Additional details for the properties sold on the low and high end follow:     47 single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA sold in 2008. The ave... 03/02/2009