January 11, 2008 - 12 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during December.  8 were single family homes and 4 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 8 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $568,750 and a high sales price of $1,450,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Pleasanton for this period is $647,000. These homes were on the market an average of 32 days. ·         The 4 attached homes (duets, condos and townhomes) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $303,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 1 and a half-bath with a reported 1,130 sq. ft. of living space) and a high sales price of $535,000. The median sale price for... 01/13/2009

You just need to drive through any of the wonderful Pleasanton neighborhoods to see that our town cares for its kids! Pleasanton, home to 41 neighborhood and community parks has made approximately $2m in renovations to parks to meet the latest standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Americans with Disabilities Act.  In early 2009, the work continues as the play areas and equipment at Meadowlark Park and Valley Trails Park get upgraded.  Amaral Park and the Pleasanton Tennis and Community park have upgrades planed for 2010.  Pleasanton, rumored to have one of the highest numbers of parks per capita in the nation, continues to make the city even more family friendly! Learn more about Pleasanton Parks and schools at www.FabulousProperties.net 01/11/2009

You’re invited: Annual Oscar-Viewing Party - Friday February 22 Happy New Year! I am hoping everyone had a lovely and calm holiday! (Unless of course you have teens, and then all bets are off!) So, other than real estate, I am infatuated with movies and have used the holiday to get caught up. The following is my quick and dirty analysis of the movies I've seen this season. Heat up your popcorn and grab that diet coke. It's all good. First movie of the season: Milk: Sean Penn is brilliant. The movie ok. The hard part of doing a movie based on a true story is that we know the ending. Josh Brolin is coming into his own. James Franco. Yummy. Gus Van Zant. Many artistic playouts. well done. #2 Slumdog Millionaire. Surprising pleaser. Clever. Well done. Amazing perspective of India. A total w... 01/06/2009

The December 2008 median home price in Pleasanton CA was $843,500 for single family detached homes*. There were 24 home sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton CA, the highest priced home sold for $2,700,000, the lowest price home sold for $455,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for December 2008 in Pleasanton California was $832,520. These homes were on the market an average of 44 days. Your Pleasanton California real estate market update was written January 1st, 2009. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:   Home Sales volume and home sales activity is WAY UP in Pleasanton CA! There are currently 39 single family detached homes pending sale in Pleasanton CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from $4... 01/01/2009

December 21, 2008 real estate market update for Pleasanton CA Real Estate*.  Luxury homes for sale in Ruby Hill are selling at a rapid pace! Homes for sale in Ruby Hill are among some of the nicest homes for sale in Pleasanton CA. Thirty-seven homes in Ruby Hill have sold since the first of the year (2008) after an average 35 days on the market. Recent home sales from low to high this year range from $1,112,500 to $5,494,000. On the lower end was Tuscany Model by Signature Home in Ruby Hill with five bedrooms, three bathrooms in 3,023 square feet on an 8,244 square foot parcel sold for $1,112,500 and closed July 16, 2008 after spending 52 days on the market. At the upper end of the spectrum, a 10,200 square foot Mediterranean Villa on a 37,865 square foot estate parcel on the 18th fairw... 12/21/2008

December 16, 2008 - 3 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during November.  2 were single family homes and 1 was an attached homes (a townhome).* ·         2 detached single family homes sold during November that were short sales in Pleasanton CA.  A 4 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 1,620 square feet sold for $510,000. A 3 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 1,702 square feet sold for $570,000 ·         1 attached home sold during November that was a short sale in Pleasanton CA. A 3 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath townhome with a reported 1,761 square feet sold for $510,000. December 16, 2008 - There are 18 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 13 are detached single family homes that were listed from $4... 12/16/2008

December 16, 2008 - 6 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during November.  4 were single family homes and 2 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 4 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $455,000 and a high sales price of $800,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Pleasanton for this period is $565,500. These homes were on the market an average of 38 days. ·         The 2 attached homes (both townhomes) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $340,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,345 sq. ft.) and a high sales price of $380,000. The median sale price for REO foreclosure townhomes in Pleasanton CA for this ... 12/16/2008

Today I closed on my first direct Active Rain lead today. It was a short sale listing in Pleasanton. I'm very happy for the sellers because they have a lot of weight lifted off of their backs. This was a quick short sale approval in my opinion since there were two lenders and they were both taking a huge loss on the loan. The second asked for a lot of money and finally settled for less and the first was cooperating for the most part. We were able to market the home for 46 days before we went into contract and closed approximatley 28 days days after going pending. I want to thank Active Rain and my sellers for making this opportunity available.   APPLY FOR A SHORT SALE   FIND A FORECLOSURE 12/12/2008

                        The Valley Marketing Associations Holiday Party Thursday December 4th was a huge success!! Our goal of raising $40,000 was met for four exceptional local community service providers and the funds will make a difference in their programs!!       Open Heart Kitchen Valley Humane Society Hope Hospice Tri Valley Haven   Thank you Toll Brothers at Beautiful Sorrento in Dublin Ranch for hosting our event.  Thank you to the many sponsors who made the event possible.                                  That's Lachelle Johnson, Aloha Staging, in the black hat-red vest, black skirt!!!    Thank you Roy Dronkers, President of Valley Marketing Association for your dedication and hard work on this annual event.   Gratefully, Cathy Lee        12/07/2008

I think it will be more productive and probably twice as busy than 2008. With all of the updated statistics of homeowners in default or having a late payment on their mortgage. I read 1 out of 10 homeowners fall into the late on their mortgage or default category. This is a stagering statistic.   What it means to me is more people to consult and possibly list their home or give them advice on what they should do to afford their home. Of course this will mean a little mor chaos with short sales, loan modifications, short refinances , etc. I'm looking forward to more home buyers coming out of the wood works and helping adn consulting them on great deals in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.   FIND YOUR NEXT FORECLOSURE ... 12/06/2008

The November 2008 median home price in Pleasanton CA was $685,000 for single family detached homes*. There were 25 home sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton CA, the highest priced home sold for $2,200,000, the lowest price home sold for $455,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for November 2008 in Pleasanton California was $832,520. These homes were on the market an average of 44 days. Your Pleasanton California real estate market update was written December 5, 2008. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end: Home Sales volume and home sales activity is WAY UP in Pleasanton CA! There are currently 50 single family detached homes pending sale in Pleasanton CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from $474,... 12/05/2008

November 24 2008 real estate market update for Pleasanton CA Real Estate*.  Luxury homes for sale in Ruby Hill are selling at a rapid pace! Homes for sale in Ruby Hill are among some of the nicest homes for sale in Pleasanton CA. Thirty-four homes in Ruby Hill have sold since the first of the year (2008) after an average 37 days on the market. Recent home sales from low to high this year range from $1,112,500 to $5,494,000. On the lower end was Tuscany Model by Signature Home in Ruby Hill with five bedrooms, three bathrooms in 3,023 square feet on an 8,244 square foot parcel sold for $1,112,500 and closed July 16, 2008 after spending 52 days on the market. At the upper end of the spectrum, a 10,200 square foot Mediterranean Villa on a 37,865 square foot estate parcel on the 18th fairway... 11/24/2008

I highly recommend eating at Pleasanton House Thai Cuisine if you like to eat Thai food. This appears to be a mom and pop restaurant with a nice staff located near downtown Pleasanton. I think this place is remarkable because I keep coming back. It's never crowded, you can order food to go and of course the food is delicious. My favorite dish isn't on the menu because it was recommended by the waitress. I think she noticed I like spicy food and curry so she recommended a spicy noodle green curry flavor with chicken and shrimp. I have not stopped placing the same order everytime I go. Pleasanton House Thai Cuisine is locates at 929-C Main St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 and the cross street is Stanley Blvd. FIND A HOME AFTER YOU EAT 11/20/2008

November 17, 2008 - 7 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during October.  5 were single family homes and 2 were attached homes (including condos and townhomes).* ·         5 detached single family homes sold from a low of $495,000 to a high of $1,430,000. The median sale price of short sales in Pleasanton CA is $630,000 for single family homes after an average 130 days on the market. ·         2 attached homes sold. One townhome sold for $347,000 after45 days on the market. It was 3 bedrooms, 1 and a half-baths and had a reported 1,280 square feet. One patio vailla with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a reported 1,147 square feet sold for $410,000   November 17, 2008 - There are 17 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 11 are detache... 11/17/2008

November 14, 2008 - 9 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during October.  4 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 4 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $495,000 and a high sales price of $1,680,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Pleasanton for this period is $516,000. These homes were on the market an average of 32 days. ·         The 5 attached homes (including condos, duets, patio villas and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $245,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 790 sq. ft.) and a high sales price of $510,000. The median sale price for REO foreclosure... 11/14/2008

The October 2008 median home price in Pleasanton CA was $812,500 for single family detached homes*. There were 38 home sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton CA, the highest priced home sold for $2,025,000, the lowest price home sold for $495,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for October 2008 in Pleasanton California was $966,010. These homes were on the market an average of 63 days. Your Pleasanton California real estate market update was written November 2, 2008. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:     Home Sales volume and home sales activity is WAY UP in Pleasanton CA! There are currently 60 single family detached homes pending sale in Pleasanton CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from $49... 11/02/2008

October 19 2008 real estate market update for Pleasanton CA Real Estate*.  Luxury homes for sale in Ruby Hill are selling at a rapid pace! Homes for sale in Ruby Hill are among some of the nicest homes for sale in Pleasanton CA. Thirty homes in Ruby Hill have sold since the first of the year (2008) after an average 35 days on the market. Recent home sales from low to high this year range from $1,125,000 to $5,494,000. On the lower end was a remodeled San Marco in Ruby Hill Premia home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,680 square feet on an 8,299 square foot parcel sold for $1,125,000 and closed July 16, 2008 after spending 52 days on the market. At the upper end of the spectrum, a 10,200 square foot Mediterranean Villa on a 37,865 square foot estate parcel on the 18th fairway sol... 10/19/2008

October 7, 2008 - 13 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008).  7 were single family homes and 6 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 7 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $540,000 and a high sales price of $778,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Pleasanton for this period is $725,000. These homes were on the market an average of 31 days. ·         The 6 attached homes (including condos, duets and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Pleasanton CA had a low sales price of $212,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 648 sq. ft.) and a high sales price of $350,000. The medi... 10/07/2008

October 7, 2008 - 8 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008).   6 were single family homes and 2 were attached homes (including condos and townhomes).* ·         6 detached single family homes sold from a low of $540,000 to a high of $2,020,000. The median sale price of short sales in Pleasanton CA is $762,500 for single family homes after an average 89 days on the market. ·         2 attached homes sold. One condo sold for $284,500 after 38 days on the market. It was 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and had a reported 897 square feet. One townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2 and half baths with a reported 1,502 square feet sold for $440,000 October 7, 2008 - There are 19 Short Sales in Pleasanton CA currently pending or under contingency co... 10/07/2008

The September 2008 median home price in Pleasanton CA was $788,500 for single family detached homes*. There were 30 home sales of single family detached homes in Pleasanton CA, the highest priced home sold for $3,930,000, the lowest price home sold for $360,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for September 2008 in Pleasanton California was $1,075,095. These homes were on the market an average of 56 days. Your Pleasanton California real estate market update was written October 1, 2008. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end.   Home Sales volume and home sales activity is WAY UP in Pleasanton CA! There are currently 79 single family detached homes pending sale in Pleasanton CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from ... 10/01/2008