Peter's Real Estate Thoughts

Disclaimer: The opinions on this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as tax advice. Please contact your professional tax advisor or investment professional before making a decision based on the opinions of this blog. As always, it is the role of the investor to pe...

This current market is a great market to buy investment property or a first-time home. Why? In many markets, including the East Bay Area of California, the market has returned to a more normal status. The insanity of the seller's market during 2004 and 2005 has shifted to a buyer's market. In som...

Spectacular, Mediterranean-Style Villa in South Walnut CreekLocation: Walnut Heights AreaOpen House Sunday June 16th, 1-4pm This magnificent new home sits on almost an acre of land in South Walnut Creek. It's convenient location provides easy access to schools, shopping at Broadway Plaza, Shell R...

The Shell Ridge Open Space is the largest open space within the bounds of Walnut Creek. Shell Ridge is a great place to ride your bike, go for a hike, or take your dog for a walk. Just being in nature is one of the best parts of the Shell Ridge Open Space. Walking along the trails it is not uncom...

One of the most confusing things for people I know is my description of where I live. I tell most people that we live off of Walnut Boulevard. Most of the replies I receive say, "I know where that is. Doesn't that connect with Bancroft Avenue?" To which I have to respond, "No." So you don't reall...

Using a Little Stick to Move a Big Rock. This is the description of leverage most common in Physics classes. Then you have the diagram: a person using a stick with a little rock underneath it to move a big rock on the other end.  The physical principle of leverage is very simple. A smaller weight...

With all the press generated about sub-prime mortgage failure and defaults, many more people are curious to know about buying a foreclosure home. Most people hope that by purchasing a foreclosure home they will be getting a better bargain and saving some cash. This may or may not be the case. Unf...

Welcome to my ActiveRain Blog. I hope to post many relevant articles here relating to real estate.  Some of them will be specific to Contra Costa County and the cities of Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda, and Walnut Creek. Other posts will be about real estate ...