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Steep Drop in California Foreclosures is Mirrored in Walnut Creek & Contra Costa County
Recent reports indicate that the fourth quarter of 2011 (October-December) saw the number of California homes facing foreclosure drop to its second-lowest level in over four years. In total, 61,517 Notices of Default (NODs), the first step in the foreclosure process, were recorded in the fourth quarter. This represents a drop of 13.7% from the previous quarter, and a drop of 11.9% from the last quarter of 2010. The analysis of California's … Read More +
It’s a Seller’s Market in Walnut Creek
One of the key metrics I look at as a realtor is the inventory of homes currently on the market. This gives me an idea of how much property is actually available to sell...an important consideration, when that's your livelihood. But equally importantly, according to the age-old laws of supply and demand, it's a predictor of where prices are likely to go: up, if inventory is decreasing, or down, if it's increasing. And right now in Walnut Creek, … Read More +
Active Adult Communities in Contra Costa County: What Are Your Options?
After doing some cyber-sleuthing, I realized there isn't a one-stop online resource for seniors interested in active adult communities in Contra Costa County. So to simplify matters, I've compiled my own handy list of our local communities for seniors aged 55+. I hope you find it helpful as you research options for senior living in Contra Costa County. Rossmoor 1001 Golden Rain Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Rossmoor is one of California's … Read More +
Walnut Creek Country Estates in the Mt. Diablo Foothills
In addition to its dynamic downtown scene, Walnut Creek offers equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts an array of scenic options a little further off the beaten track. If you've driven along our idyllic back roads into the rolling foothills of Mount Diablo, you've probably caught glimpses of the charming country estates nestled among beautiful old oaks and bay laurels, many with horses roaming the grounds just waiting … Read More +
The Lindsay Wildlife Museum Offers Furry & Feathered Fun for Kids (and Grandkids) of All Ages
I know, this blog is supposed to be about real estate for people, but I couldn't resist paying a virtual visit to some of our wilder neighbors at Walnut Creek's swankiest address for animals: the Lindsay Wildlife Museum. And believe me, there is a connection to real estate here after all: it's wonderful community resources like the wildlife museum that help make Walnut Creek such a desirable place to settle down, especially if there are … Read More +
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