December 2013 Homes For Sale Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA Market Report Homes For Sale in Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA Monthly Commentary On January 25, 2014 there were 1 single family and 1 attached homes for sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA on the market.The were 1 single family homes sold in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA for December 2013 while 2 attached homes were sold. A total of 1 single family 1 attached homes for sale in Canyon Lakes San Ramon CA are currently pending sale (under contract) and they were on the market an average of 7 days and 3 days respectively. Click here to receive ongoing monthly market snapshots for Canyon Lakes Real Estate Homes For Sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon CA Currently on the Market The newest listing of homes for sale in Canyon Lakes in San Ramon C... 01/25/2014

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Getting Your San Ramon Home Sold Realtor® life is not always glamorous… wait, almost never glamorous, but it’s almost always challenging and rewarding at the same time. Exciting wins, emotional homebuyers and difficult transactions all make for an interesting job to say the least. Selling a home can be one of the most stressful and anxious times in a homeowners life and the listing agent feels the pressure. Here, we have offered to sell a home for a few thousand dollars and when it doesn’t happen in the first week, things can get a little stressful. “When will my home sell? Why hasn’t it sold? Why haven’t YOU sold it yet?” are all valid and common questions that every Realtor® hears from time to time on just about every listing. Things change in the real estate... 01/24/2014

Short Sale Homes for Sale San Ramon CA December 2013 Market Report Short Sale Homes For Sale San Ramon CA Monthly Commentary There were a total of 1 single family and 0 attached short sale homes sold in San Ramon CA in December 2013 compared to 1 single family and 1 attached the prior month. The single family short sale home sold in San Ramon CA in December 2013 was on the market 13 days. As of this date there were 11 single family and 7 attached short sale homes for sale in San Ramon CA pending sale after an average of 38 days and 24 days on the market respectively. For the year 2013 only 52 single family and 23 attached short sale homes sold in San Ramon CA which totals are the lowest since 2008. In 2013 short sale homes sold in San Ramon CA represented about 7% of the total single fa... 01/21/2014

San Ramon California is a beautiful spot of the country just over the mountains from the bay area. Located in the Contra Costa County between Dublin and Danville also known as the Tri-Valley area, San Ramon is home to affluent neighborhoods, beautiful parks and an award-winning school district. There are many things to do and see within the San Ramon region but it's mainly known for its quieter, laid-back atmosphere, dozens of parks and recreational facilities. Whether you're visiting, planning on living here, or you've lived here for a while and would just like to know the area more, here are some of the best things to do and see in San Ramon. Crow Canyon Gardens - this facility is owned by the city of San Ramon Parks and Recreation, and is operated as a public garden. With beautiful f... 01/21/2014

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report January 19, 2014 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday January 12, 2014 through Saturday January 18, 2014. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of January 19, 2014. $445,000 : 420 CANYON WOODS PL, Unit: D, SAN RAMON 2 beds, 2 full baths Home size: 1,042 sq ft Year built: 1986 Parking spots: 1 Days on market: 2 Click ... 01/18/2014

The sales activity for five of the town home complexes in Gale Ranch had 47 units sell in 2013 versus 26 in 2012. These Gales Ranch neighborhoods are: Wisteria Mira Villa Cedar Bridge Renassaince Vestrella Here is a breakdown of the town home activity for Gale Ranch for 2013: A comparision of these Gale Ranch complexes between 2012 and 2013 show a significant increase in the average sales price - almost all of them up 25%. This is due right now to the low inventories of all homes available in San Ramon.   01/17/2014

New Home Essentials for Married Couples in San Ramon CA Buying your first home as a married couple is a big step and an exciting one. The joining of “stuff”, the bumping into each other in the kitchen and the allure of setting two place settings in your very own dining room. Owning a home for the first time is a big step and big responsibility. Newly married couples may feel the tension and excitement of joining two households but also the stress and anxiety of not knowing where to start. I get the privilege of helping a lot of first-time homebuyers and newly married couples find their very first home. But I also hear the arguments and frustrations that go along with combining two households. The following is a basic checklist for newly married couples that have recently become homeowne... 01/17/2014

Gale Ranch located in San Ramon home sales results were up by an average of 15% in price as compared to 2012. Unit sales increased from 67 in 2012 to 93 in 2013. This is encouraging as it indicates that many home owners are in a position to sell. Further evidence of the strength of the market is only six of the homes in 2013 were short sales as ocmpared to 13 in 2012. Here is a comparison of Gale Ranch sales between 2013 and 2012 A 5 Year Market Trend for Gale Ranch The 5 year trend shows the average sales price for detached homes in Gale Ranch has significantly increased since the drop in the market - Up 18% from the lows of 2009. Please be advised that these are averages only, and in no way depicts what any individual home will sell for. Only an in depth market analysis of a home will... 01/15/2014

Homes For Sale Norris Cyn Ests San Ramon CA December 2013 Market Report Norris Canyon Estates San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary Homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA dropped to 2 homes currently on the market compared to 7 last month which is consistent with the overall market trends in San Ramon CA real estate. There are 5 homes for sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA currently pending (under contract) after spending 65 days on the market. There was 1 home sold in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ramon CA in December 2013 after spending 46 days on the market. Due to the higher pricesNorris Canyon estates homes tend to be on the market longer when compared to the broader San Ramon CA real estate market. Homes For Sale in Norris Canyon Estates in San Ram... 01/14/2014

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report January 12, 2014 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday January 12, 2014 through Saturday January 11, 2014. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of January 12, 2014. $845,000 : 506 FALLEN LEAF CIRCLE, SAN RAMON 4 beds, 3 full baths Home size: 2,614 sq ft Lot size: 5,724 sqft Year built: 1989 Parking spots: 2 Days on m... 01/12/2014

December 2013 Windemere San Ramon CA Real Estate Market Report Windemere San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary On January 10, 2014 there were 3 single family homes for sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA which is down from 5 last month and 2 attached homes up from 0 on the same date last month. In December 2013 2 attached homes (down from 3 last month) and 4 detached (down from 11 last month) homes sold in Windemere in San Ramon CA. Homes continue to move quickly when they come to market with attached homes currently pending sale (under contract) being on the market for an average of only 17 days and detached homes for sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA going under contract in an average of 10 days. The median price for single family homes sold in Windemere in San Ramon CA in Decembe... 01/10/2014

For the year 2013, there were 763 units sold in San Ramon up from 718 in 2012 a 7% increase. The highest number of units sold in San Ramon was in 2003, with 855 units. The difference then and now is the average sales price. In 2003 the average sales price was $636,555 and today in 2013 the average San Ramon sales price is $884,197, quite an increase. In comparing the 2013 year end numbers to 2012, average sales prices are up 15%. The average sales prices for 2013 are approaching the 2007 level of $918,871. As another side note, the interest rates in 2007 were on average 6.35%, yet unit sales were at 627. The expectation for 2014 is a little slower growth rate around the 3 to 5% appreciate range. What does this mean. My interpretation is even though we are seeing interest rates rise, the... 01/09/2014

December 2013 Market Report Homes for Sale Gale Ranch San Ramon CA Gale Ranch San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary As of this posting on January 9, 2014 there were 4, up from 3 last month, single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA and 1 attached homes for sale, down from 3 last month. A total of 10, same as last month, single family, and 2 attached, same as last month, homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA in December 2013. The single family homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA were on the market for an average of 40 days and the attached homes were on the market an average of 15 days. The median price for single family homes sold in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA fell to $888,850 in December 2013 from $958,488 while attached homes decreased to $613,30o from $... 01/09/2014

Home sales results for the Newcastle neighborhood in San Ramon for 2013 had 15 units sell, of which 11 were executive homes and 4 were patio/zero lot line homes. Here is the breakdown: 4 Patio Homes Average Sales Price $628,000 Range $565,000 to $745,000 Average Days on Market - 10 11 Executive Homes Average Sales Price $822,409 Range $692,500 to $822,409 Average Days on Market - 9 As compared to 2012, Newcastle Patio Homes are up 18% and executive homes are up 16% in average sales prices. 2014 looks to be another great year for both buyers and sellers in San Ramon and the surrounding areas. 01/08/2014

New Architectural Trends for Remodels and New Homes in 2014 Thinking of buying a new home this year? There are plenty to choose from as builders and developers struggle to keep up. Because so many development jobs halted in 2008 the demand for new homes has never been higher. More homebuilders and architects are seeing new trends and designs that have home buyers in a mad rush to place their bid. New home sales are expected to increase by 16% in 2014, according to Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook. Here’s what we’re seeing in architectural trends in 2014. Peace – and a safe place to be. That defines the epitome of the perfect home but homebuilders are making spaces that totally focus on this mentality. Homeowners want to see their house as a refuge, a place to get away and escape from the bu... 01/08/2014

December 2013 The Bridges San Ramon CA Real Estate Market Report Bridges San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary On January 8, 2014 there were 2 homes for sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA (there were 3 last month) and 4 homes sold in The Bridges in San Ramon CA in December 2013 while 5 sold last month. The homes that sold in December 2013 were on the market an average of 56 days. There is 1 homes for sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA pending sale (under contract) after spending an 93 days on the market. The median price for homes sold in The Bridges in San Ramon CA decreased to $1,360,000 in December 2013 compared to $1,170,000 last month. Remember to consider the small number of homes sold when comparing the median price trend. Click here to receive ongoing monthly market snap... 01/08/2014

Sales results for the Twin Creeks neighborhood in San Ramon were double that of 2012 and the average sales price increased to $739,616. Of the 41 home sales in Twin Creeks, 36 were equity sales and only five were either a short sale or bank owned property. Twin Creeks 2012 closed sales as compared to the 2012 sales: The five year trend for Twin Creeks sales as follows: The chart shows a dramatic rise in average sales prices for 2013 over the previous four years. There is no prediction as to whether the sales prices will increase as much in 2014 as they did in 2013, yet the forecast is for the market to increase about 3-5% over the next couple years. Search for your Twin Creeks Home 01/07/2014

New Homes and Construction at Fiorella at Mosaic in Gale Ranch Looking for new homes or new construction in San Ramon California? Welcome to Fiorella, the newest community Mosaic located in Gale Ranch, San Ramon California.  Designed by Shapell Homes, these designs with size and floor plans ranging from 1200 to over 1800 ft.² are ideal for the booming housing market currently available in San Ramon. Gale Ranch is master-planned community developed in the 1990s and still being constructed today. It features the Plaza, shopping centers, gas stations, banks and grocery stores as well as hundreds of beautiful homes from 1500 ft.² to 4000 ft.². The newest development, Fiorella at Mosaic, offers beautiful floor plans with single-family residences offering comfort and lifestyle that is unique ... 01/06/2014

San Ramon CA Real Estate Weekly Review Market Report January 5, 2014 This weekly San Ramon CA Real Estate “dashboard” summarizes: homes for sale in San Ramon CA from Sunday December 29, 2013 through Saturday January 4, 2014. Included are homes: that were listed; that went under contract (pending); and homes sold in San Ramon CA (closed escrow). Also shown are San Ramon CA Real Estate monthly trends for homes listed, pending and sold, and year to date totals for single family and attached homes sold. Homes for Sale in San Ramon CA Newest Listing Shown below is the newest listing of homes for sale in San Ramon CA as of January 5, 2014. See all Call Vickie Nagy (925) 407-7987 for more info. (all data current as of 1/5/2014) $399,500 : 148 COPPER RIDGE RD, SAN RAMON 2 beds, 2 full baths Hom... 01/06/2014

January 4, 2014 San Ramon CA Real Estate Market Report December 2013 San Ramon CA Real Estate Monthly Commentary There were 41 single family and 21 attached homes sold in San Ramon CA in December 2013 according to MLS data*. These totals are comparable to prior months in the final quarter of 2013. The San Ramon CA real estate market in 2013 saw an increase in sales volume for single family and a drop of over 100 units for attached homes sold in San Ramon CA (zip codes 94582 94583) compared to 2012. The median home prices for single family and attached homes increased in 2013 compared to 2012, and the average number of days on market was substantially lower in 2013. The low inventory of homes for sale in San Ramon CA was a factor throughout the year leading to increased demand and compet... 01/04/2014