Dublin Home Sales & Market Update

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Dublin median homes prices are up again for the third month in a row,  with January up 2% over December. While this doesn’t make up for still being down 16% from a year ago with a median price of $575,000, it’s a step in the correct direction. One factor contributing to lower prices has been… Read More

Foreclosure mortgage deal could bring billions in relief to California

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We have what will hopefully become good news for some of our Tri-Valley home owners whose homes are financially under water. On Thursday, federal and state officials announced a $26 billion foreclosure settlement with five of the largest home lenders.  California is expected to receive approximately $12 billion in principal write-downs, including through short sales,… Read More

Foreclosure Prevention Program Revamped for Refinancing

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Last Wednesday, February 1, President Obama announced the details of a plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages in hopes of bolstering the housing market. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this proposal will allow buyers to save an average of $3,000 a year by refinancing into loans backed by the… Read More

Continuing Care Retirement Community Myths

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We recently came across a report titled the Five Myths & Realities of Continuing Care Retirement Communities and thought some of these Myths might apply to some of our clients and others considering a move. Unlike our parents, grandparents or great grandparents, there are many retirement options available.  Making the decision to move to a… Read More

Q: How much can I expect to spend on home maintenance?

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Q: How much, on average, can I expect to spend on home maintenance? A: Expect to spend between half to one percent of the purchase price of your home every year to handle a myriad of tasks, including painting, tree trimming, repairing gutters, caulking windows, and routine system repairs and maintenance. An older home will… Read More

Use Tax Season to Organize for the Future

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Anna was not looking forward to going through her parents’ belongings to get their house ready to sell. Their health had been failing for some time and they finally agreed to move to a retirement community. Now that they were both comfortably moved into their new apartment, it was up to Jane to get rid… Read More

Happy Australia Day

Happy Australia Day

For all our fellow Australian’s, today in the land down under it’s Australia day. A day commemorating the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on January 26th in 1788. Yes, while it is only the 25th here today, Australia is a day ahead of us. So why do I mention Australia day? And… Read More

Tri-Valley Restaurant Week – Great Meal Deals

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Tomorrow marks the start of restaurant week (January 21 to January 29) in the Tri-Valley.  This is a wonderful opportunity to perhaps try some new restaurant at a reduced price. As you’ll see below, there are quite a number of great restaurants, in fact over 20, participating as part of California Restaurant Month. Each of… Read More

10 Most Expensive Tri-Valley Homes Sold in 2011

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Welcome to our annual list of the ten most expensive homes sold in the Tri-Valley during the past year (2011). As you’ll see, the majority of the homes in the top 10 based on sales price were located in Pleasanton with one each in Dublin and San Ramon.  The most expensive sale in Livermore for… Read More

Upcoming Seminars on Downsizing for Seniors

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Are you or a loved one looking to make a move to a smaller residence? Are you overwhelmed as to where to start the process? Please join us at one of our informative seminars ideal for seniors considering a move to a smaller home or residential care community. Panel of Experts: Brett and I will… Read More