August 2012 Livermore CA Real Estate Market Report September 5, 2012 Homes for sale in Livermore CA are located in what is traditionally considered the easternmost city in the Bay Area before entrance to the Central Valley. Livermore was founded by William Mendenhall and named after Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1830s. Livermore CA real estate is also near the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Its south side, home to local vineyards, has developed several executive subdivisions near Ruby Hill (actually located in Pleasanton, CA). The city has also redeveloped its downtown district. Click here for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Homes For Sale in Livermore CA Currently on the Market* The newest listing of hom... 09/06/2012

Short sales - pros and cons - 2012/2013       Good reasons for sellers to consider short sales.   1. Homeowners can avoid foreclosure with dignity.   2. Credit consequences are less severe with a short sale than a foreclosure. On credit reports it is reported as a "judgment satisfied" and it disappears from the credit report in two years.   3. Full reconveyance issued to seller, which means that the banks do not come after the seller for any loan shortfall.    4. Sellers can get out from under an upside down mortgage. (In many cases the home values are not likely to increase much over the coming years.)   5. Sellers can get out from under a house where the value of the house is far less than the amount left on the principal balance of the mortgage.    6. As of September 2012 there are n... 08/29/2012

For 2012-2013 New Fannie Mae guidelines make it easier for homeowners to short sale their home. Here are a few of the highlights: 1. Less documentation needed from seller 2. Shorter timeframe to complete the short sale 3. Short sale now easier for homeowner to complete Please click here for details   http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390444443504577603552056318314-lMyQjAxMTAyMDIwMjAyODI3Wj.html?mod=wsj_valetleft_email      If you have questions please give us a call or send an email. Thanks, Tom Lyons Lic #01111027 925-216-1105 www.tomlyons.com realestate@tomlyons.com 22 years local experience to better serve you   08/23/2012

Banks would rather short sale your home than take it back in foreclosure - 2012-2013       Over the past two to three years (2009-2012) the major banks have drastically changed their position on foreclosing on a home. Banks are all about profitability. They are public firms, traded on the major stock exchanges, and their charter is to make as much profit as they can.   Due to the overwhelming number of foreclosures to hit their systems the banks have finally figured out that it is much more profitable for them to have underwater sellers short sale their homes, rather than the bank to take them back in foreclosure. They do this not because they are nice guys .... they are doing this because it is more profitable for the bank. Here is most recent link.   http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/... 08/20/2012

Paragon Outlet Mall is COMING SOON, Livermore CA... very soon!  The new Paragon Outlet Mall located on 42 acres of land at the southeast corner of El Charro and Interstate 580 in Livermore, CA is expected to be open for business just in time for the 2012 holiday season! With the grand opening being held Thursday, November 8 - Sunday, November 11, 2012, the Livermore Valley Paragon Outlets will be another great location in the Tri-Valley to get your shopping in! (To sign up for a FREE VIP Grand Opening invitation, click here!)  With all of the new retail stores coming to the area, there will be a high demand for employment to staff each store. Paragon Outlets will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 and Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, in which approxim... 08/13/2012

Foreclosure Homes for Sale Livermore CA July 2012 Market Report The full report shows Livermore CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Foreclosure Homes For Sale in Livermore CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Foreclosure Median Home Price in Livermore CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Livermore CA sold in July 2012 are also included. Foreclosure Homes For Sale Livermore CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of Foreclosure homes for sale Livermore CA is displayed in this report. Showing property 1 of 3. See more Livermore Foreclosures. (all data current as of 8/9/2012) $532,900 : 1203 LEXINGTON WAY, LIVERMORE 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths Home size: ... 08/12/2012

Livermore CA Short Sale Homes for Sale July 2012 Market Report The full report shows Livermore CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Short Sale Homes For Sale in Livermore CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Short Sale Median Home Price in Livermore CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Short Sale Homes for Sale in Livermore CA sold in July 2012 are also included. Short Sale Homes For Sale Livermore CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of Short Sale homes for sale Livermore CA is displayed in this report. Showing property 1 of 17. See more Livermore Short Sales. (all data current as of 8/9/2012) $265,000 : 1332 MARIGOLD RD, LIVERMORE 2 beds, 1 full bath Home size: 866 sq ft Lot siz... 08/09/2012

July 2012 Livermore CA Real Estate Market Report August 5, 2012 Homes for sale in Livermore CA are located in what is traditionally considered the easternmost city in the Bay Area before entrance to the Central Valley. Livermore was founded by William Mendenhall and named after Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1830s. Livermore CA real estate is also near the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Its south side, home to local vineyards, has developed several executive subdivisions near Ruby Hill (actually located in Pleasanton, CA). The city has also redeveloped its downtown district. Click here for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Homes For Sale in Livermore CA Currently on the Market* The newest listing of homes fo... 08/06/2012

July 21st, 22nd Alden Lane NurseryCorner of Holmes and ConcannonLivermore, CA A favorite event each summer, the venue is perfect to keep you cool while strolling through the works of local artists. Alden Lane Nursery has magestic oak trees, casting welcome shade over their acres of luxurious plants, shrubs and trees. This is the 26th year for Art Under the Oaks featuring over 40 artists whose wares include paintings and prints, pottery, baskets, fiber art, photography and jewelry. And to make sure all of your senses are tickled, enjoy live music, fruit tasting, and of course while in the Livermore Valley, local wine tasting as well. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days, with hourly drawings for $25 Gift Certificates to the nursery, with a Grand Prize drawing at 4:00 on ... 07/19/2012

It's always interesting to compare the extremes of the market in any given month. Seeing those swings can certainly put some context to the median home prices, which are simply the mid-point of either end of the market for that month. 4623 Nicol Cmn #103 $84,500 (102K, 126K) Thisshort sale went pending in February, and closed in June. The sale price was considerably less than two properties of similar size (regular sales) that sold in March for $102,000 and $126,000. 1641 Call of the Wild $850,000. This property was originally priced at $899,000 and went pending in November of last year, but closed in June 2012. Another home in this same development with less square feet sold for $929,000 in May of this year. Both were regular sales. 07/19/2012

Short Sale Homes for Sale Livermore CA July 2012 Market Report The full report shows Livermore CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Short Sale Homes For Sale in Livermore CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Short Sale Median Home Price in Livermore CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Short Sale Homes for Sale in Livermore CA sold in July 2012 are also included. Short Sale Homes For Sale Livermore CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of Short Sale homes for sale Livermore CA is displayed in this report. Showing property 1 of 15. See more Livermore Short Sales. (all data current as of 7/18/2012) $399,950 : 517 COVINGTON WAY, LIVERMORE 4 beds, 2 full baths Home size: 1,490 sq ft Lo... 07/19/2012

Foreclosure Homes for Sale Livermore CA June 2012 Market Report The full report shows Livermore CA real estate trends in charts for the year to date history of Single Family and Attached Foreclosure Homes For Sale in Livermore CA, Pending and Sold by month as well as the single family and attached Foreclosure Median Home Price in Livermore CA and Average Days on Market data. Details on Foreclosure Homes for Sale in Livermore CA sold in June 2012 are also included. Foreclosure Homes For Sale Livermore CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of Foreclosure homes for sale Livermore CA is displayed in this report. Showing property 1 of 5. See more Livermore Foreclosures. (all data current as of 7/18/2012) $310,000 : 577 JENSEN ST, LIVERMORE 2 beds, 1 full bath Home size: 1,398 sq ft L... 07/19/2012

The word luxury can certainly be subjective. In many areas a property in the million dollar price range would certainly be a luxury home. In others, it might be a tiny bungalow. For Livermore, homes priced over $1,000,000 are usually larger, more updated and on larger lots. Others carrying that price tag or more could have a modest house, with a fair amount of acreage. Homes for sale in Livermore, over $1,000,000Those over a million dollars in Livermore will usually be found in South Livermore, closer to the wine region. And those have a fairly steady demand.  There are currently 25 homes on the market that are over that $1,000,000 mark. 14 are $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 3 are $1,500,000 to $1,999,999 5 are $2,000,000 to $2,999,999 3 are over $3,000,000 – one of these is a luxury winery e... 07/06/2012

June 2012 Livermore CA Real Estate Market Report July 5, 2012 Homes for sale in Livermore CA are located in what is traditionally considered the easternmost city in the Bay Area before entrance to the Central Valley. Livermore was founded by William Mendenhall and named after Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1830s. Livermore CA real estate is also near the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Its south side, home to local vineyards, has developed several executive subdivisions near Ruby Hill (actually located in Pleasanton, CA). The city has also redeveloped its downtown district. Click here for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Homes For Sale in Livermore CA Currently on the Market* The newest listing of homes for ... 07/06/2012

Briarwood Drive These one and two story homes were built from 1966-1969 by Leonardo. Computer data collection wasn’t available at the time, but based on MLS data populated by agents of the day, I’ve captured some basic information about the area. This area is situated south of 580, and north of Portola Ave, just east of N. Livermore Avenue. Original floor plans were one story, with stucco exterior and composition shingle roofs. Some models have fireplaces. Of course, many homes have been modified over the years. These single family homes have one or two car garages, lot sizes from 8400-12000 sq. ft. Three Floor plans Available: Mt. Rushmore - 2003 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 car garage Mt. McKinley - 2183 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage El Capitan - 2256 sq. ft., 4 bedroo... 07/03/2012

Short sales and foreclosed properties are requested by buyers for most cities and Livermore is no different. Several years ago, they comprised between 60 and 70% of the market. The perception is that they are a better value, so buyers continue to ask about them specifically. The graph below illustrates the percentage of total units sold in the distressed properties category as of June 30, is 44%.  Of the active listings currently on the market in Livermore, 26% are either short sales or bank foreclosures.  Foreclosures are readied for market far differently than in the beginning of the downtown, many close to move-in ready. Inventories in Livermore have dropped dramatically, and with simple supply and demand, short sales and foreclosed properties are receiving multiple offers, often dri... 07/02/2012

6253 Southfront Rd.Livermore, CA 94551925-245-9913 If it wasn’t for a pending visit from my 2 year old granddaughter and a Local Gruv coupon, I may never have discovered this Livermore business. With my son and family coming for a 2 week stay, we were seeking out fun things to do with the baby. She’s a bundle of energy and activities that would help keep her entertained were high on our list of must-haves. PartiPalooza is a great find. Just one block of the Vasco exit, this facility caters to little ones, with huge inflatable slides, obstacle course and jumpy house. There is a pint-sized bowling game, a dress-up area and stage for Karaoke, foozball, a basketball game and plenty of space for kid’s birthday parties. Best of all, the prices are reasonable and they have convenient play hour... 06/30/2012

Livermore town homes and condos for sale have generated a great deal of interest in the last couple of years, but this year especially. They are always an attraction for First Time Buyers, but even more so as interest rates have continued to drop.  Those who have been renting are painfully aware of rising rental rates and are anxious to become homeowners with a more predictable monthly housing expense. Additionally, investors have swooped in on this market segment as current monthly rents are more apt to cash flow with today’s low interest rates. Competition is strong, and inventory is low making this a very brisk component of the local real estate market. For affordable housing options check out these various town house and condo communities in Livermore and search for homes for sale. ... 06/29/2012

Scenic Ave. North Livermore is an area of Livermore that has a number of newer home developments, with the newest being Fanfare by Meritage. The most notable feature about these homes is their Green Building elements. High energy efficiency includes energy-saving spray foam insulation plus the ECHO solar electric/thermal system. Homes have Energy Star appliances and thermostat, dual flush toilets and more. Plus contemporary styling – what more could you want? Three Floor Plans Available: Joslin 2438 4/3/2 One Story Carver 2754 4/3/3 Two Story Warren 2911 4/3/3 Two Story With only 22 homes priced from $596,990 to $664,990 in this small development, they are selling fast. This neighborhood does not have an HOA. Nearby Park: Summit Park was named after the summit-sounding street names. Ove... 06/28/2012

Las Positas College Campus3000 Campus Hill Dr.4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Residents were disappointed when the sluggish economy caused the cancellation of the always-popular event. But Livermore citizens and city entities rallied with a PR campaign, private donors and fundraising campaigns to make sure this anticipated tradition could once again be enjoyed by everyone. Read moreabout the community efforts to restore this treasured event. The venue has changed though.  The new location is Las Positas Community College Campus. Check out the map for more details.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m. where patrons will enjoy live performances by Wolf Hamlin, the Hummingbirdz and Rock on Tap. Later during the fireworks display (which starts at 9:15 p.m.) KKIQ will broadcast choregraphed music. Activities will in... 06/27/2012