An old industrial fixture of North Main Street will soon be making way for a lively mix of fitness and food, as Walnut Creek continues its transformation into a cosmopolitan combination of business and lifestyle. Having received the go-ahead from the city’s Planning Division, the concrete plant at 2750 N. Main Street will soon be… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Prepares to Welcome 24-Hour Fitness and Chick-fil-A to the North Main Street Corridor
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rightsizing at Rossmoor with Donna Reynolds of Home Rearrangements
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the challenges many seniors face when transitioning to a smaller space in retirement is figuring out how to decorate their new home in the style they love, while dealing with the fact that there just isn’t as much room for all the decorative elements from the old family home. Fortunately, Rossmoor residents have… [Continue Reading]
Condo and Townhome Sales Heat Up in Walnut Creek as More Seniors “Rightsize” Their Homes
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the most important demographic trends of our era is the transition of millions of Baby Boomers from the workplace to retirement. As this generation ages (gracefully, of course!) they’re increasingly looking for ways to combine an active lifestyle, featuring plenty of social and recreational options, with homes that are a better fit for… [Continue Reading]
Real Estate Sales Activity Inversely Correlated With Price in the Greater Walnut Creek Area
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recent real estate market data in Walnut Creek and the nearby Contra Costa communities of Concord and Lafayette reveals an interesting, though not completely surprising, correlation between median home prices and the amount of activity in the market. First, let’s take a look at median home prices over the past year in these three locations:… [Continue Reading]
Trilogy at Rio Vista Combines Amazing Amenities and a Relaxed Delta Lifestyle
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The California Delta is a vast network of waterways formed by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin east of the San Francisco Bay. It’s also home to one of Northern California’s premier active adult communities, Trilogy at Rio Vista. Rio Vista is far and away my top choice for seniors seeking easy access… [Continue Reading]
Rossmoor Reports Strong Resales of Homes in 2011
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Reflecting a rebounding local economy and strong interest in its relaxed senior lifestyle, Walnut Creek’s Rossmoor reported that 2011 home resales in the active adult community were up over 18% from 2010. In total, 540 Rossmoor homes (known as “manors”) changed hands in 2011, a dramatic increase from 457 manor resales in 2010. But this… [Continue Reading]
Steep Drop in California Foreclosures is Mirrored in Walnut Creek & Contra Costa County
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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… [Continue Reading]
It’s a Seller’s Market in Walnut Creek
January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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… [Continue Reading]
Active Adult Communities in Contra Costa County: What Are Your Options?
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Country Estates in the Mt. Diablo Foothills
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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… [Continue Reading]
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