Walnut Creek, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of February 06, 2011 - February 14, 2011 This report covers the weekly period from February 06, 2011 to February 14, 2011 and includes Single Family Detached and Attached Units. 19 new homes came onto the market. Search All Walnut Creek Homes. 13 Detached Single family homes. 6 Attached Homes (Including Condo's, Duet's, Patio Homes and Townhouses). 8 Homes were considered distressed properties. View All Distressed Droperty in Walnut Creek, CA 3 Homes listed are in Foreclosure.. 5 Homes were listed as potential Short Sales. Interested in one of these properties. Call Robin Brooks @ (925) 212-2446 to schedule a showing. To reach me via e-mail robin@agentrobin.com   Sign up for automatic updates!!   Walnut Creek, CA - New Home Listing... 02/14/2011

The following numbers represent the current concentration of Short Sales in Pending Sale Status versus Traditional Sales in Pending Sale Status for Walnut Creek, CA as of February 14th 2011. Please keep in mind that this only reflects the market on the specific day quoted.  Walnut Creek Short Sales can take time and may be represented over several months in this data while traditional sales close escrow in the 30-60 day range.  Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 02/14/2011

A Fabulous Friday Morning to all, Morning Economic News: Exports rise faster than imports which is positive, Unrest in the Middle East is helping bonds. Enjoy the weekend! 02/11/2011

Anyone interested in knowing more about the FHA 203k loan program and how to use this tool more effectievely we are having an event February 16th, in Sacramento - Natomas Area, at the 4-Points Sheratin 4900 Duckhorn Drive next week on Wednesday 2/16/2011 with Daniel Posehn hosting of Wells Fargo in Natomas this is a great opportunity to see our take on the program for those who can attend. Who is invited, everyone, the general public, FSBO sellers - we may even sell your property for you on the spot, Realtors and agents, investors, appraisers, home inspectors, etc. Ya'all come and welcome. We will be doing it again on 2/23/2011 in Concord CA at Denny's Diner at the corner of Willow Pass Road and Diamond Blvd, with none other than Tim Floyd of Wells Fargo hosting. Hope we'll see you ther... 02/11/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review for Walnut Creek, CA  94596, 94597 & 94598 for the month of January 2011. Walnut Creek has 73 homes currently "pending sale" with a high price of $2,750,000 and a low price of $320,000.  There are  81 condo/townhomes "pending sale" with a high price of $589,000 and a low price of $80,000. December 2010 market activity in Walnut Creek, California 94596, 94597 & 94598 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 02/03/2011

East Bay Mortgage Market Update for February 1st 2011 Economic News: Monday's Personal Income & Outlays report was positive indicating that the consumer is active. Consumer Spending was up 4.1% year over year. Income boasted a 3.8% increase from year ago levels. Construction Spending was well under consensus with declines in almost all categories (office, multi family and public/private).  The ISM Manufacturing Index results indicated a healthy manufacturing sector with a reading of 60.8, a seven year high. Mortgage Markets: The 10 Year Note is currently trading at 3.43% and Mortgage Backed Securities after falling earlier are finding their footing.  Current conditions continue to be range bound. This Week's Reports:   Monday:  Personal Income & Outlays  Tuesday:  ISM Manufacturing Inde... 02/01/2011

A Terrific Thursday Morning to all, Economic news: ISM Manufacturing ( Institute of Supply Management) shows very positive growth, Construction Spending was under expectations. Pressure will be on bonds with a strong ISM number… Have a great Day 02/01/2011

Today We Rescued A Cane Corso Whose Daddy Was Deployed To Afghanistan First, I'd like to thank Cris Tarozzi (and Denise!) of the White Kitty Foundation in Walnut Creek, CA for their hard work and efforts in getting a Cane Corso named Max out of a high-kill shelter, Contra Costa County Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Max was surrendered to the shelter on January 15, 2011 when his active duty military owner from San Ramon, CA got deployed to Afghanistan. The employees at Contra Costa Animal Services were not equipped to handle the adoption of such a large breed of dog (140 lbs.) so Max was scheduled to be put down...until Cris and Denise went to work trying to save his life and contacted Bob after finding our website California Cane Corso. Contra Costa Animal Services is attempting to co... 01/26/2011

A Terrific Tuesday Morning to all, Economic news: Case Shiller home price year over year was down, Housing price index month over month flat, Consumer confidence beats expectations, Richmond Fed manufacturing was down from the last read. Trading is expected to be choppy again…. So far this morning we have tested the high and low of our current trading range. Have a great day! 01/25/2011

The following numbers represent the current Foreclosure Sales inventory data as well as the current "Active" and "Sale Pending" data for Bank Owned (REO) properties in Walnut Creek, CA 94596,94597,94598 for the month of December 2010. Keep in mind that the Sold Price Data versus the List Price Data does not reflect any price reductions which may have occurred. For more detailed information of the current Foreclosure/REO market in Walnut Creek please call.  Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 01/24/2011

A Fabulous Friday Morning to all, No economic news this morning the focus is on corporate earnings: GE posts very positive earnings, BOA took a larger than expected loss. Next week is a big economic news week but be very careful : We have had very positive economic news of late which has put downward pressure on bonds as investors seek profit’s from equities markets. Have a great weekend! 01/21/2011

Morning Economic News: NY State Manufacturing Index was up from Dec, NAHB (Builders) Housing Market Index was also up. Both positive reports will put pressure on the market. Advice is to lock! Have a great day! 01/18/2011

The following numbers represent the current concentration of Short Sales in Pending Sale Status versus Traditional Sales in Pending Sale Status for Walnut Creek, CA for the period ending December 31st, 2010. Please keep in mind that this only reflects the market on the specific day quoted.  Walnut Creek Short Sales can take time and may be represented over several months in this data while traditional sales close escrow in the 30-60 day range. Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 01/17/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the full year 2010 compared with 2009 in Walnut Creek, CA. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and there will be micro markets in every town.  Walnut Creek has experienced stabilized values, a nice increase in homes sold and a reduction in the days on market. Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California  Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598  01/10/2011

No Domestic Economic news: Portugal and the Eurozone fears re-surface. It’s possible that Portugal might need a bailout. Advice is to lock on rally’s. Have a great day! 01/10/2011

 As you see the Median Sale Prices for Sales Properties shows an decrease of 18% and the Median Sales Prices for Sold Properties a decrease of 13%. You can simply click here  if you would like to receive a complete set off Reports for Walnut Creek, CA that include: Median Sold Price; Number of Sold Properties by Month; Number of For Sale Properties by Month; Number of Under Contract Properties by Month; Number of New Properties Listed by Month; Supply and Demand by Month; Average Days on Market by Month; and Months Supply of Inventory.           01/09/2011

Question:  I want to know if I can short sale my home and have my friend (parents, boss, ex ) buy it at the lower price so I can get a new loan for a lot less and then live there and/or buy it back later?  Answer: Let's address the elephant in the room.  Does this question come up?  Yes people talk about and ask about this situation all the time.  It is difficult for some to swallow when their neighbor buys a home right next door at half or a third of the price they paid. Even if they can afford the payments, some people feel they should have the option to turn the current economic situation around to their advantage. OK fair question, BUT...the way we got into this situation was a lot of mortgage FRAUD...No income or documentation required loans, and on and on.  SO to say the lender th... 01/06/2011

Economic news: Continuing Jobless Claims fall, Initial Jobless Claims rise. Be cautious as the markets are extremely choppy. Have a great day! 01/06/2011

Morning Economic News: Durable goods orders -0.3% ( Durable Goods Orders – transportation 3.6%), Factory Orders up 0.7%-0.1% FOMC Minutes will be released later today. Caution locking bias might be prudent before the FOMC minutes are released. Have a great day! 01/04/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review for Walnut Creek, CA  94596, 94597 & 94598 for the month of December 2010. Walnut Creek has 56 homes currently "pending sale" with a high price of $2,750,000 and a low price of $310,000.  There are  80 condo/townhomes "pending sale" with a high price of $500,000 and a low price of $75,000. November 2010 market activity in Walnut Creek, California 94596, 94597 & 94598 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 01/03/2011