A very strong argument can be made that Martinez homes prices have increased after a year of steady decline. The graphs above show a noticeable increase in prices. Can the same argument be made for Walnut Creek median homes prices? These $20,000 to $30,000 bounces are a fantastic tool for home buying negotiation. From March, 2006… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Homes Selling in Less Time
March 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Days on Market is a indicator that homes are seller faster in the market. The graphs above shows that Walnut Creek single family homes are selling in less days than the past 60 days. This may be a very important indicator that buyers are coming back into the market. Please let me know if… [Continue Reading]
Eichler Homeowners Rule.
March 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Thanks go out to all the Eichler, California Modern and Mid-Century Modern homeowners that attend the 2nd annual Eichler Faire in Walnut Creek on Saturday, March 8, 2008. Attendance was fantastic, the Rancho San Miguel Swim Club House was busy fro 10 am to 2 pm. All the participants were busy talking about their products… [Continue Reading]
Flat Roof Homes Rule!
March 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What are California Modern homes? What is Mid-Century Modern Architecture? These single family homes are the ANTI-ranch style home. The floorplans are open, ceiling beams exposed, lots of glass and open expanses of living space. My collegue, Pam Buda in Sonoma County says, ”There are a few mid-century modern homes in Sonoma County. This one… [Continue Reading]
East Bay Eichler Faire
February 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you follow homes built by Joseph Eichler, California Modern and Mid-Century Modern, you will be very interested in the Eichler/CA Modern Faire that my colleague, Heidi Slocomb and I are hosting. The event is Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 10 AM to 2PM at the Rancho San Miguel Swim Club at 2727 San… [Continue Reading]
Buyers and Sellers–Heads up on the 680 Corridior
February 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My good friend, Mark Brunelle; fellow sailer and mortgage guru at Chase Bank has articulated the roll-out of the increase in loan limits. “The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced it plans to remove the portfolio growth caps for both companies on March 1. The shares of both… [Continue Reading]
Has Walnut Creek Real Estate Touched the Bottom?
February 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Walnut Creek single family homes continue to sell in less “days on market.” This has always been a “bell weather” in the real estate business as a possible change in the market. Throughout the 680 corridor, Walnut Creek has always been the last to feel a depreciation in the real estate market and the first… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Homes Sales Picking UP
February 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The past 30 days have shown a significant increase in home sales in Walnut Creek. Most real estate professional believe it to be the increased loan limits that are coming soon. I also believe that we may have hit A bottom. There is a difference between hitting A bottom and THE bottom. Buyer confidence is… [Continue Reading]
John Muir Would of Been Proud
February 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I grew up in Walnut Creek, I remember when my Father’s friend, Dr. Fred Hanson told him of the plans to build a hospital in Walnut Creek. Up to then, there was a small Kaiser hospital in Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo Medical Center in Concord. The John Muir hospital project has been an… [Continue Reading]
Every Person Is An Olympian
January 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
San Francisco will be the only U.S. stop during the Olympic torch relay for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Organizers are searching for people to help carry the flame when it comes to town in April. What a thrill! You have to be at least 14 years old, and able to physically carry the Olympic flame… [Continue Reading]
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