Golfers, call to see the wonderful selection of resale homes for sale in Windemere San  Ramon that are convenient to multiple local golf courses, including the The Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller, Canyon Lakes Golf Course and San Ramon Royal Vista Golf Course in San Ramon. The Bridges Golf Course describes their course in this fashion... "Rated by the NCGA as one of the most challenging courses in Northern California, our 18-hole championship daily fee course has a distinct style and personality. Incorporating the natural surroundings and landscape, The Bridges Golf Club offers a blend of narrowly sloped fairways, vast bunkers, quick greens and heavily landscaped hillsides for the ultimate public golf experience." The Bridges Golf Club 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA... 08/13/2008

Golfers, call to see the wonderful selection of resale homes for sale in Bridges that are convenient to multiple local golf courses, including the The Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller. Many homes around The Pointe have expansive golf views! The Bridges Golf Course describes their course in this fashion... "Rated by the NCGA as one of the most challenging courses in Northern California, our 18-hole championship daily fee course has a distinct style and personality. Incorporating the natural surroundings and landscape, The Bridges Golf Club offers a blend of narrowly sloped fairways, vast bunkers, quick greens and heavily landscaped hillsides for the ultimate public golf experience." The Bridges Golf Club 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA 94582 (925) 735-4253 www.thebridg... 08/13/2008

Golfers, call to see the wonderful selection of new and resale homes for sale in Gale Ranch that are convenient to multiple local golf courses, including the The Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller. The Bridges Golf Course describes their course in this fashion... "Rated by the NCGA as one of the most challenging courses in Northern California, our 18-hole championship daily fee course has a distinct style and personality. Incorporating the natural surroundings and landscape, The Bridges Golf Club offers a blend of narrowly sloped fairways, vast bunkers, quick greens and heavily landscaped hillsides for the ultimate public golf experience." The Bridges Golf Club 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA 94582 (925) 735-4253 www.thebridgesgolf.com Green Fees = $65 - $85.00 includin... 08/13/2008

Real Estate Bargains with Great Schools. Check out the per sqft cost on these homes!! Area Address Status SqFt List Price List $/SqFt Age Bedrooms Baths Baths Partial San Ramon 3563  ASHBOURNE CIR Price Change 5,182 $1,280,000 $247 3 5 5 1 San Ramon 3001  TAMBURLANE DR Active 4,610 $1,148,000 $249 4 5 4 1 Walnut Creek 2156  Norris Road Active 4,256 $995,000 $234 70 6 3 0 Danville 6  Mrack Court New 3,898 $975,000 $250 9 5 4 0 Danville 430  Alisal Court Active 3,400 $850,000 $250 32 5 3 1 Orinda 525  Moraga Way Active 2,745 $650,000 $237 56 4 3 0 08/08/2008

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITFirst-time homebuyers are eligible for a temporary refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price of a home up to $7,500. The tax credit is phase-out between Adjusted Gross Incomes of $75,000 to $95,000 Single ($150,000 to $170,000 Married Filing Jointly). PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR NON-ITEMIZERSFor 2008 only, if you take the standard deduction you can add to that the lower of your actual property taxes paid or $500 Single ($1000 Married Filing Jointly). This will benefit individuals with small or no mortgage. REDUCED HOME SALE EXCLUSIONFor homes sold after 12/31/08, you will not get full exclusion on the sale of primary residence if you rent it out after moving out. The examples I've seen go like this: You buy a home on 1/1/09, live in it for 2 ... 08/08/2008

This Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot** details recent sales and homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates. This development nestled in the western hills of the San Ramon Valley, boasts spacious home sites averaging over one third acre and views, views, views! This gated community is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Located within Norris Canyon Estates is a private community park with basketball , volleyball and tennis courts, a tot lot, and a facility for community functions. Additionally, access to the abundant open space of the community and the East Bay Regional Park District's extensive trail network begins at the trailhead located within Norris Canyon Estates. Norris Canyon Estates is NOT filled with traditional tract housing. On this date,... 08/05/2008

Deerwood Highlands Market Snapshot August 4, 2008 - Six detached single family homes for sale in Deerwood Highlands have sold since January 1, 2008. The median price of homes in Deerwood Highlands sold year-to-date is $732,500. Details follow:  Deerwood Highlands is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. The Deerwood Highlands community is conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. On August 4, 2008 there are no homes pending sale in Deerwood Highlands. There are no homes currently listed for sale in the MLS. Click here to receive ongoing monthly market snap... 08/04/2008

Windemere Market Snapshot August 3, 2008 - 18 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of July 2008. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $870,000 for the month of July. All were spacious single family homes with 1,578 to 4,176 square feet ranging in sales price from $625,000 to $1,050,000. The homes that sold spent an average of 64 days on the market. Windemere is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Listing details on the home that sold at the lowest price and the home that sold at the highest price follow:   As of August 3, 2008 there were 34 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere of San Ramon CA. The least expensive single family ... 08/03/2008

Gale Ranch Market Snapshot August 3, 2008 - Three detached single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch actually sold in the month of July 2008. The median sales price of Gale Ranch homes was $845,000 for the month of July. All were spacious single family homes with 2,094 to 2,608 square feet ranging in selling price from $810,000 to $1,007,000. These homes spent an average of 33 days on the market. Gale Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase.  See details on these three properties below:   Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Gale Ranch since my last report! There are currently 8 single family detached homes in Gale Ranch pending sale. Median listing price of these nine ho... 08/03/2008

The July 2008 median home price in San Ramon CA was $774,500 for single family detached homes. There were 56 home sales of single family detached homes in San Ramon CA, the highest priced home sold for $1,574,950, the lowest price home sold for $459,900. The average selling price of detached single family homes for July 2008 in San Ramon California was $825,958. Your San Ramon California real estate market update written August 3, 2008. These homes were on the market an average of 52 days. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end. Home sales activity is UP in San Ramon CA. There are currently 100 single family detached homes pending sale in San Ramon CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from $462,500 to $1,875,000 and the median home price fo... 08/03/2008

The Bridges Market Snapshot August 3, 2008 -  Sales activity is up on homes for sale in San Ramon CA and in  Bridges San Ramon CA! There are currently ten single family homes pending sale with a median price of $1,147,450, although the listed prices range from $765,000 to $1,799,000. The Bridges is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Three home sales closed during the month of July in The Bridges. The median home price in The Bridges of San Ramon CA was $1,380,000 for the month of July 2008. The low price for single family detached home sold was $1,250,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a reported 2,740 square feet. On the high end, a sale for $1,574,950 for a 4,578 square foot home wi... 08/03/2008

The press keeps talking about the excess inventory of homes, but really if your looking for example a 4/2 with min 2000 sqft, there's very few homes worth considering in San Ramon, Pleasanton or Fremont. At best I find 1-3 homes on the market that I would consider having my clients bid on in any week. The remaining homes are next two freeways or major arteries, or a neighborhood that isn't well kept. I was told that 36 Canyon Hills which is in a beautiful gated community received 22 offers. A big part of that was related to it's low ball price of $585,000, but other factors included that lack of alternatives.   07/28/2008

July 27, 2008 - 34 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA sold and closed during the period from April 1, 2008 through July 27, 2008, Nineteen were single family homes and fifteen were condos and townhouses. ·         The nineteen detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $390,000** and a high sales price of $1,070,000. (The lowest priced home at $390,000 is located in Sunny Glen, a 55+ community) The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $660,000. ·         The fifteen attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $155,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo located in Sunny Glen, a 55+ community) and a... 07/27/2008

July 26, 2008 - 5 Short Sales in Danville CA sold and closed during the period from April 1, 2008 through July 26, 2008, Two were single family homes and three were duets, condos or townhouses. ·         Two detached single family homes sold from a low of $805,000 to a high of $870,000. The median sale price of short sales in Danville CA is $837,500 for single family homes after an average 21 days on the market. ·         Three attached homes including duets, townhouses and condos sold from a low of $499,000 for a high of $539,000. The median sale price of short sales in Danville CA is $524,000 for attached homes after an average 77 days on the market. Of note: All had three bedrooms. July 26, 2008 - There are 7 Short Sales in Danville CA currently pending or under contingency contract ... 07/26/2008

Thomas Ranch Market Snapshot July 17, 2008 -  There are 2 detached single family homes for sale in Thomas Ranch of San Ramon CA. Both are spacious single family homes with 2,443 to 3,780 square feet ranging in asking price from $949,000 to $1,299,000. The median listing price in Thomas Ranch on July 17 2008 is $1,124,000. Thomas Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. More homes sold in June than in May. Thomas Ranch has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $93 monthly) and is conveniently located near Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long's Drugs and dining. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School Distr... 07/16/2008

The Lakes at Canyon Lakes Market Snapshot July 17, 2008 - The Lakes at Canyon Lakes is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. One  detached single family home in The Lakes at Canyon Lakes sold during the month of June 2008. The median sales price of The Lakes at Canyon Lakes homes for sale was $789,000 for the month of June. The home that sold was a charming two story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a reported 2,000 square feet that was on the market for 10 days. Details follow: The Lakes at Canyon Lakes community is gated with 24-hour security, a greenbelt, multiple swimming pools and tennis courts. Also conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that th... 07/16/2008

Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot July 14, 2008 -  There are currently 6 detached single family homes for sale in Bollinger Hills of San Ramon CA. All are spacious single family homes with 2,060 to 2,801 square feet ranging in asking price from $879,000 to $1,099,500. Having been built in the span from 1984 to 1986, several of these homes have been meticulously updated in kitchen and baths, some remodeled throughout. The median listing price in Bollinger Hills on July 14 2008 is $973,500. Bollinger Hills is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate and home sales are on the increase. More homes sold in June than in May. Bollinger Hills has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $400 yearly) and is conveniently located near I-68... 07/14/2008

Twin Creeks Market Snapshot July 14, 2008 - Three  detached single family homes in Twin Creeks sold during the month of June 2008. The median sales price of Twin Creeks homes for sale was $698,500 for the month of June. The homes that sold each had 4 bedrooms and at least 2 bathrooms. These homes were on the market an average of 20 days. Details follow:   Twin Creeks is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Twin Creeks since my last report! There are currently 7 single family detached homes in Twin Creeks pending sale. Median listing price of these seven homes is $699,000. Pending home prices range from $589,000 to $828,950. Twin Creeks is co... 07/14/2008

This Norris Canyon Estates Market Snapshot details recent sales and homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates. This development nestled in the western hills of the San Ramon Valley, boasts spacious home sites averaging over one third acre and views, views, views! This gated community is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Located within Norris Canyon Estates is a private community park with basketball , volleyball and tennis courts, a tot lot, and a facility for community functions. Additionally, access to the abundant open space of the community and the East Bay Regional Park District's extensive trail network begins at the trailhead located within Norris Canyon Estates. Norris Canyon Estates is NOT filled with traditional tract housing. On this date, J... 07/14/2008

Creative juices have been dried up in the heat lately.I have had many ideas to write about but today I decided to write about bank owned properties in Windemere, San Ramon.Many buyers have asked me about bank owned properties in this area and I have also written offers, which I am sorry to report, got kicked out. You may ask, why? Well, because despite my providing hard core data, the buyers felt they could grab these homes at 30% below list price. But unfortunately, the buyers lost the deals and my time went to a waste.So, based on this experience, I decided to pull some data for you readers. Bank owned homes in Windemere are no longer great deals.There are too many buyers waiting on the sidelines to pounce on the ones that hit the market. They are far and few, and when these bank owne... 07/14/2008