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What is Escrow
What is Escrow? Escrow is the process for providing a fair and equitable transfer of property from one person to another. When a buyer and a seller signs a Purchase and Sales Agreement, escrow is opened. The sales contract, along with other important documents, serves a instructions for the escrow company. The escrow agent handling your contract acts as a neutral third party to the transaction. Escrow services may be requested to service the … Read More +
Rising home prices and job growth in San Francisco
Rising home prices and job growth You might be wondering what does rising home prices and job growth have anything to do with each other. Well, wonder no more. Rising home prices and a growing job market go hand in hand. Cities with the biggest home price increases have the strongest job markets. Beside Phoenix and Las Vegas, San Francisco too has shown a nearly 20% price rise year on year. Not surprisingly, all three cities beat the national … Read More +
Walnut Creek median sales price up 32%
Walnut Creek homes are selling for more money Walnut Creek neighborhoods are seeing a 32% year-over-year increase in median sales price according to figures by Dataquick. In the month of February the median sales price was $311,000 compared to $235,000 a year ago. What does this mean? It simply means that when there is a shortage of supply and it outstrips demand, prices go up. With very low mortgage rates and a tight supply, the stage is set … Read More +
Walnut Creek, California Community Lifestyle Videos
Whether you're a real estate investor or simply looking to move into a new home in the Walnut Creek area, I've curated a second page of videos that provide you with a broad overview of what life in Walnut Creek and the San Francisco East Bay is all about. Enjoy! The city of Walnut Creek produces a monthly program, Creek Currents, that showcases events and the many benefits of living in our city. Creek Currents November 2012 The Walnut … Read More +
Natural Gas Home Safety Tips for the San Francisco East Bay
A massive explosion recently in Indianapolis killed two people, destroyed several homes, and severely damaged 80 others. An accident with natural gas is suspected as the cause. This tragedy made me realize how vulnerable we all are with the natural gas that is piped into our homes and workplaces here in Walnut Creek and all across the San Francisco East Bay. As a result, I thought I'd put together this page full of resources and tips to help … Read More +
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