Sol Henik, asked me about the amount of inventory for surrounding Cities of Walnut Creek. Here are graphs for Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo and Danville. These graphs represent the MEDIAN priced homes. Definition of Days of Inventory: The amount of days it would take at the current sales rate to sell… [Continue Reading]
There’s Always Someone Around To Ruin It For The Rest Of Us
July 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I received this from an anonymous source that claims it’s a memo from Fannie Mae to Lenders. I believe it probably true. FNMA has released their proposed policy to lenders for comment, however, their final policy may not be released for a while. In the current real estate environment of soft markets and declining property… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Housing Supply
June 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Housing supply is defined by how many months would it take to sell all the existing inventory if no additional homes came on the market. For example, in Walnut Creek we have 328 homes on the Multiple Listing Service as of today. According to TRENDGRAPHIX, as real estate data company, this would take approximately… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Eichler
June 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My neighbor is selling her update Eichler. It’s approximately 2200 square feet counting a tremendous atrium, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, ceramic tile floors and the radiant heat. It’s located in the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood, close to shopping, Heather Farm and all Walnut Creek has to offer. If you’re looking for a mid-century modern home in… [Continue Reading]
Does AMTRAK stop in Walnut Creek?
June 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
These days, public transportation in Contra Costa County is worth taking a look at. Last week we took AMTRAK from Seattle to Martinez, California. It was a great trip, AMTRAKemployees go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and the sightseeing was incredible. The Coast Starlight runs through Puget Sound to Portland… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Border
June 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This is one of SAM’S TOP 20 HOMES ON THE 680 CORRIDOR. My colleague, Margaret Garber-Teeter has this fantastic home listed for $549,000. 1329 square feet of great living space. Recently updated with a great yard, hardwood floors, granite counters, the works. If you’re in the market for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Concord-close in… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek’s Best Kept Real Estate Secret
June 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Condominiums in Walnut Creek come in all shapes and sizes. The picture above is a 2 bedroom home the The Keys. The Keys are all about location. Close to downtown Walnut Creek, convenient parking, several pools and activities. Prices start at $199,000 and go to $339,000. These condos make great starter homes as well a… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek North Gate New Construction
June 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My colleague at Alain Pinel Realtors, Peggy Cortez has a tremendous offering at the end of North Gate Road. It’s only a few steps to the entry to Mt. Diablo State Park. 4000 square feet on a level three quarters of an acre of land. Built in 2007, brand new and ready for a family… [Continue Reading]
Buy a Home in Walnut Creek with a Grant… What?
April 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Homes in Walnut Creek and the 680 corridor have been excluded from Federal and State grants for years. The purchase price and loan amounts were always too high. The federal stimulus package continues to assist people who have the income to support the monthly mortgage payments to live in Walnut Creek and central Contra Costa… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Home Prices Inching UP
April 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The past few week shows all Quartiles of residential real estate in Walnut Creek inching up in price . Most of the homes on the market are showing good crowds at open houses and Realtors seem to be busy showing homes too. Another very interesting… [Continue Reading]
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