It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in Walnut Creek CA. The city of Walnut Creek California has it all; cultural events, major shopping areas, good schools, parks & recreation areas, favorable climate, transportation via BART to San Francisco and points beyond! Use this link to Search the MLS for Walnut Creek CA condos and townhomes for sale in Walnut Creek CA and all Walnut Creek real estate. Click here to request a list of all townhomes & condos for sale in Walnut Creek including address, photos and description. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for July 15th, 2009 reveals that there are currently 111 townhomes & condos for sale in Walnut Creek CA.* No - Studio units for sale in Walnut Creek CA 30 - 1 Bedroom units for sale in Walnut Creek CA, priced from $119,900 to $4... 07/20/2009

We are dog-loving Realtors in Walnut Creek, California. If you are considering moving to our area, and you want to know about neat things to do with your doggies, we can help. Most of the time people ask us about schools in the area, and we can help with that also, but we are dog-loving Realtors down to the bone. Most evenings you will find us with our dog, Elvis at Hap Magee Ranch dog park in Danville. Elvis has alot of fun, and we have become great friends with alot of the people we have met there, over the years. One night, after the dog park closed, 25 of us all met for dinner and had a fabulous time, that we talk about all the time. So if you would like to consult with Dog-Loving Realtors, we would love to meet you! It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializi... 07/17/2009

Looking for a great place to live? Rossmoor Retirement Community is affordable, beautiful, and safe, offering plenty of activities, such as Golf, Tennis, swimming, lawn bowling, art and recreational classes. Rossmoor Retirement Communityis a nationally recognized and award winning senior adult community located in the picturesque 1800-acre Tice Valley area of Walnut Creek, California. Surrounded by acres of open space, this community is only two miles from downtown Walnut Creek, and 25 miles from downtown San Francisco. Rossmoor Retirement Community development of the community began in 1963, and today, there are approximately 6,700 residential units in three cooperatives, 12 condominium and one single-family home . Forty percent of the homes are garden-style duplexes to four-plexes, an... 07/17/2009

July 15th, 2009 - 6 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during June. 2 were single family homes Short Sale in Walnut Creek CA and 4 were attached homes (condos and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. The low priced detached single family home that was a Short Sale in Walnut Creek CA was listed for $499,900 and sold for of $510,000 after 15 days on the market.  It was a 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath home with a reported 2,288 sq. feet of living space.  The high priced home sold for $639,000 after 197 days and was a 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath home with a reported 2,188 sq. feet of living space. The 4 attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $180,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo ... 07/16/2009

July 15th, 2009 - 11 REOs in Walnut Creek CA or Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during June. 6 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. The 6 detached single family homes that were REOs in Walnut Creek CA or Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $385,000 and a high sales price of $640,000. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $521,000. These homes spent an average of 83 days on the market. The 5 attached homes (condos, duets and townhomes) that were REOs in Walnut Creek CA or Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $170,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 695 square ... 07/16/2009

We are Dream Weaver's, the local Walnut Creek team of professionals from WomenHomeOwners.com. Our first educational seminar for the community was a great success. Our speaker's Ellen Osmundson,  CIPS, Published Author    and Kris Viers, Senior Mortgage Banker, US Bank spoke on the "Essential Facts of The Real Estate Market"          Our next seminar is September 15, 2009 6:30 pm at US Bank, Walnut Creek Speakers: Cathy Lee and Mary Ann Pate Topic: Achieve Balance and Harmony in your Life Dream Weavers, dedicated women providing resources to acheive your dreams. Our logo the lotus blossom represents growth, beauty, success and if you have ever had a dark period in your life, it represents survival-as a lotus seed is buried in murk and sand and still blooms. It is our desire to have this ... 07/15/2009

The first sunflower bloom...and a beetle. Too Many Peaches Wine After Picking Peppers Morning glory at 7AM Written by Janet Guilbault, Mortgage Banker/Broker Based Out of the San Francisco Bay Area 07/15/2009

If you're not familiar with Rossmoor, the 55-and-over community in Walnut Creek, you should familiarize yourself. We have a new listing there, and you can't believe the pricing! It is a 2-bed, 1-bath, over 1050 square feet, with a great view. The price... $115,000. All the amenities that Rossmoor offers are almost too numerous to mention. We have made up some booklets, that we would be happy to send you. Let us know. and we will send it out. I don't know if you are familiar with Walnut Creek; it is a fabulous town in the middle of the Diablo Valley in Central Contra Costa County. Great restaurants, shopping, and recreational facilities abound. Call us anytime. 925 209-5140 It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hi... 07/11/2009

On July 9th, I had the opportunity to listen to Joyce Cooling and her band.  This free concert was held in downtown Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza.  More specifically, it was in the parking lot of Stanford's Restaurant. The parking lot was packed.  Some were able to get a seat, others brought lawn chairs and still others stood in various locations.  Fans even got up and danced by the stage. The website shows that there will be two other free jazz concerts for the next two Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8pm. Walnut Creek is a great place to live with it's culture, events and activities such as this.  To find your next home in Walnut Creek, contact me at 510-374-8240.  I look forward to walking with you to your next home!   07/10/2009

WOWSA – CAN WE SAY “EN FUEGO”? I THINK YES! The $700-800,000 price range in Walnut Creek is moving! I’m hearing of lots of multiple offers and many properties selling in less than a week, causing a bit of a stir in real estate circles. Here are some details to put the activity in perspective, and as always, call me if you’d like to know more! 925-413-0044. JUNE 2009 SNAPSHOT – WALNUT CREEK - $700-800K In June, 2009, of 32 properties priced between $700-800K in Walnut Creek, 14 went pending (meaning an offer was accepted). Of those 14, five closed before July 1, giving us some factual sold data. This info helps demonstrate what multiple offers mean to a buyer/seller. Four of the sold properties closed at 95% of the asking price. One, 925 Stonehaven Ct (in Northgate – had a gorgeous kitch... 07/08/2009

The June 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $255,000 for attached homes including condos and town houses*. There were 21 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $750,000 (a 2 bedroom 2 bath with 1,750 square feet), and the lowest price unit sold for $100,000 (a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with 1,054 square feet of living space.  The average selling price of attached homes for June 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $301,923 after being on the market an average of 73 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written July 6, 2009. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end: What did 1457 Oakmont Drive, Unit #4 in Rossmoor sell for? 1457 Oakmont Drive, Unit #4 in Rossmoor sold for $100,00... 07/07/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA July 6, 2009* -  There are currently 16 detached single family homes for sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA. This is a very diverse area that includes vintage cottages and new estate homes. These single family homes for sale in Walnut Heights range in size from a reported 1,224 to 4,845 square feet with asking prices from $524,900 to $1,949,000. The median listing price in Walnut Heights on July 1st, 2009 is $1,427,000. Click here to request a list of homes for sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CAClick here to receive monthly market snapshots for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA No detached single family homes for sale in Walnut Heights actually sold in the month of June 2009. Addition... 07/07/2009

I love my new iPhone 3Gs and all the cool apps that are available!  I don't go 'app crazy', but when I find one that strikes my fancy, I just gotta have it!  I came across this app called "iCam" by SKJM, LLC.    You can stream up to four webcam video and audio feeds from anywhere in the world to your iPhone or iPod touch over WiFi, 3G and EDGE. This is not a free app, but was well worth the $4.99 for me.  There are multiple reasons why someone may want a surveillance system and mine was primarily out of curiosity to see what my dog is doing while I'm away from home.  There are limited features to this compared to a full surveillance system.  It is a one-way system in which you can see and hear what your web cam is picking up.  You cannot have a 2-way conversation back to it.  It also do... 07/06/2009

The June 2009 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $647,000 for single family detached homes.* There were 38 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,200,000, the lowest price home sold for $385,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for June 2009 in Walnut Creek California was $712,415. These homes were on the market an average of 48 days. Your Walnut Creek California real estate market update was written July 3rd, 2009. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end. How much did 60 Del Hambre Cir. in Walnut Creek CA sell for? 60 Del Hambre Cir. in Walnut Creek CA sold for $385,000 after 0 days on the market: How much did 3454 Freeman Rd. in Walnut Creek CA sell for? 3454 Freeman Road in ... 07/04/2009

I have always wondered what is more important to our clients. Do they expect us, as Realtors, to know every answer to every question?  Do they expect us to care 100% about what is happening with them during an escrow? I believe that their expectations of us tend to run toward the empathetic, rather than an encyclopedic knowledge of all things "Real Estate-ish". They care what you know, but they REALLY want t know that you care. Can you learn empathy in school, like learning Real Estate law?  You can be successful in this business, being strictly a "numbers" person, But I think, for me, the good feelings I get when I help somebody complete a transaction, to see the happiness that we can help them to achieve, that is what keeps them sending referrals. Caring. There is no substitute. It is... 07/02/2009

What if you discovered a simple list that you can use to begin preliminary due diligence? Here is our two step check list to use for a commercial property acquisition Escrow and the Equity Source. It is part of a series of articles provided to track your progress from Market Analysis to close of transaction. This series will provide a complete due diligence format in the form of a checklist that will help you uncover hidden assets and expose hidden liabilities you may face when acquiring a commercial property. Follow  this next list to begin preliminary due diligence after you submit your letter of intent, and it is accepted by the seller: Escrow 1. Purchase and sale agreement received by escrow.  yes or no 2. Deposit sent and receipt acknowledged by escrow. yes or no 3. Critical Dates... 06/30/2009

I am going to show you a basic plan for what to do to get started.  And that is what it will do.  It will get you started.  Long run, you need a professional web site.  You need a professional presence online.  But if you start small and reinvest your profits, you can grow big if you just stick with it. Let's begin: Analyze and tie up a commercial property opportunity to sell .  You are going to use someone else's commercial property because you do not have your own, yet.  To find a commercial property to sell, develop a professional relationship with a qualified commercial real estate broker willing to work with you, that will send you pocket listings that meet your acquisition criteria. (eg. 100 plus units, no chiller systems, B or C plus with individual metered units and significant... 06/29/2009

A  commercial property investment is a business investment. Determine the investment numbers and you will determine your success ratio for performance of your investment. The following three formulas will help you to choose your level of risk, before you submit a letter of intent. Remember a commercial property is a business that is an illiquid investment. Your investors money will be tied up until you sell the property. It is a cash in cash out, income generator with costs, debits, and depreciation. The commercial property business is subject to geographic and socioeconomic factors that will determine influence ROI. Here's how you get started with some simple calculations prior to performing complete due diligence:  CAP Rate or capitalization rate is used to determine the current or p... 06/29/2009

How to use seven steps to make sure your Letter of Intent process is complete. What if you discovered a simple list that you can use to follow the progress of a completed Letter of Intent? Here is a seven step check list to follow: Letter of Intent 1.    Reviewed and signed off by you 2.    Reviewed and signed off by legal 3.    DD can expire without obligation by buyer 4.    Deposit release requires affirmative written action 5.    Sufficient time for due diligence 6.    Sufficient Time for Financing 7.    Deposit goes hard on: Step 1: Reviewed and signed off by you: You can easily use this reminder that you have reviewed the letter of intent and approved it. Just sign or check this step and make note of the date. Here is legal reminder to follow. Step 2. Reviewed and signed off by le... 06/29/2009

Walnut Creek, CA has some of the finest restaurants and night clubs in the East Bay.  We all hear of the big chain places, but you seldom hear about the great places that only the locals know about!  Mr. Lucky's is located in downtown Walnut Creek at 1527 Locust St.  During the weekday, they cater to the business crowd and serve great lunches...specials everyday!  At night, it is the hot spot for the younger crowd.  They also serve breakfast on Saturday and Sundays.   It seems like every big city has its own "Cheers" where the locals hang out and everyone knows your name!  Well, this is Walnut Creek's 'Cheers'!  If you're ever in beautiful downtown, you'll have to check them out!     Mr. Lucky's Bar and Grill produced by Terri Adams-Scott on WellcomeMat Moving to Walnut Creek? Give me a... 06/27/2009