REALTOR, JULIE SULLIVAN OF EMPIRE REALTY ASSOCIATES SUPPORTS GREENFEST IN WALNUT CREEK WALNUT CREEK - Empire Realty Associates Realtor, Julie Sullivan is proud to be involved with GreenFest, which is hosted by the Contra Costa Association of Realtors (CCAR). Julie is on the GreenFest committee and is working closely with outside vendors to encourage participation in this event which will raise community awareness and promote energy efficiency and going green. This FREE Admission event will take place on June 14th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. To kick off the festivities there is a 5K GreenWalk ($20 donation) that benefits the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the walk will start at 9:00 AM. The FREE event w... 05/15/2009

Today I went onto our site www.empirerealty.com and just for fun searched for homes in Walnut Creek, CA for home $500K-700K and homes that were 1500+ sq ft, 3+BD and 2+BA. he result: 36 listings! This is one of the hottest markets right now - especially in this price range. This price range is perfect for 1st time homebuyers, buyers moving up from a condo or townhome, and investors. Here are is an example of a great value I saw: 122 CEREZO DR , WALNUT CREEK or additional homes for sale in the Diablo and Tri Valley areas, click here! 05/15/2009

In Rossmoor, a 55-and-over community in Walnut Creek, California, there are over 100 floorplans. The choice can be daunting. We are here to help! We have the floorplans to almost all of them, and would be happy to send them to those who might find them to be helpful. There are single levels, 2 story, level-ins, elevator building, all kinds of places; something for everbody. Let us know if we can help. It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we of... 05/14/2009

May 13th, 2009 - 11 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during April. 5 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. ·         The 7 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $459,000 and a high sales price of $795,135. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $524,000. These homes spent an average of 31 days on the market. ·         The 4 attached homes (including condos, townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $135,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 701 square feet ... 05/14/2009

May 13th, 2009 - 4 REO Bank Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during April. 3 were single family homes and 1 was an attached home (a duet).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. ·         The 3 detached single family homes that were Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $505,000 and a high sales price of $749,000. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $740,000. These homes spent an average of 33 days on the market. ·         The 1 attached home that sold as a Short Sale in Walnut Creek CA sold for $327,250. It was a 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath duet with a reported 1,417 square feet of living space. May 13th, 2009 - There are 51 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA currently pending or under c... 05/14/2009

Did you know*: In 2007 1.2 billion phones were sold worldwide 65,000 tons of phones are thrown away yearly Only 5% of phones are recycled Recycling phones would savae enough energy to power more than 194,000 homes a year (*Source, Environmental Protection Agency) Join us on June 14, 2009 in Heather Farms Park for the Contra Costa County Association of Realtors' First Annual GreenFest. We have a free recycling center where you can recycle your phones, cords, ewaste, shred and dispose of paper waste, etc. The phone recycling can benefit either Phones for Soldiers or Phones for Breast Cancer. 10am - 4pm This FREE event will feature food, music and green vendor sponsors who will provide rebates, incentives, money-saving products and free green products! Art Thomas Locker Room will conduct a... 05/12/2009

We used to drive our parents crazy when we were kids.  "Are we there yet?". It seemed that wherever we were going, we always had a little farther to go. When our buyers ask us about the bottom of the market, "are we there yet?", we need to have a good answer. We tell them this: it is better to be a little above the bottom, on the way down, than it is a little above the bottom, on the way up, even if you are talking about the same price. The seller is in more of a consiliatory mood on the way down, than at the same price on the way up. So given the current interest rates, and the housing prices near the bottom, at least in the Walnut Creek, California market area, We believe the time may be right to jump in. It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Waln... 05/12/2009

Hi Baby Boomers, If you are thinking about selling your home and trying the 55-and -over lifestyle, Rossmoor, in Walnut Creek, California, may be just what you are looking for. A Few words about Walnut Creek, in general: Warm and friendly, cosmopolitan, served by fabulous pulblic transportation, Great public and private schools, We even have Symphony and Opera! If you are a shopoholic, we have everything from Target to Tiffany. The Restaurant scene is bustling, and the downtown is hopping til late at night. It is like a big citiy, downsized to a small town. Rossmoor is in the heart of this wonderful town. It has something for everybody. There are over 200 clubs, 2 golf courses, tennis, bocci, health club, pools, library, cafes and some of the most magnificent, pristine scenery you can i... 05/12/2009

Well folks, I am constantly reminded how smart I am not... I just spent forty five minutes trying to make a picture of a flier for a class I am teaching and get it ready to put on my blog.  I succeeded at that but totally failed at figuring out how to also say something personal about it... I definitely am a little rusty at this... which is a funny thing to say considering I've only really been contributing on ActiveRain for 5 months.  And yet somehow managed to get out of the habit already...  Anyway, this blog is to make up for that blog in a small way... Check out the flier it is a great class developed by an  amazing expert, Peter Lytle at the http://livegreenlivesmart.org/Default.aspx.   hope to see you there! 05/11/2009

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Howdy Baby Boomers! If you've ever considered cashing in your assets, and moving to a 55-and -over community, let us tell you about Rossmoor, in Walnut Creek. It happens to be a comnmunity we specialize in. the homes range in price between 75,000 and 1,500,000. There is something for everybody. the amenities are the same whether you spend a little or alot. There are over 200 clubs one can join, a library, movie theatre, 2 golf courses, 6 tennis courts, bocci ball, and a whole lot more that we cvan't even think of right now. The property is on an old cattle ranch, and the landscape is breathtaking.  There is an indoor swimming facility, and health club. If you have a boat or RV, there is even a parking area where you can store it. All this in Walnut Creek, one of the most cosmopolitan ci... 05/11/2009

Join the Contra Costa Association of Realtors on June 14, 2009 at Heather Farms Park.  We will be walking to benefit the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund and celebrating Green Fest to promote energy efficiency! Click here for a GreenWalk Registration Form.Click here for a GreenFest Sponsorhsip Form. Expect fun, camaraderie, sunshine, a lovely setting, and exercise at the CCAR GreenWalk5K! Participation fee is $20. Registration is at 8am, with snacks, water, a t-shirt and group photos provided for the walk, which begins promptly at 9am. Organize a team for your organization, prizes will be awarded! The CCAR GreenWalk5K benefits the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund. Location: Heather Farms, 301 N. San Carlos Drive in Walnut Creek, California. 8am Registration, 9am GreenW... 05/11/2009

The April 2009 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $715,000 for single family detached homes.* There were 35 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,550,000, the lowest price home sold for $375,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for April 2009 in Walnut Creek California was $761,561. These homes were on the market an average of 44 days. Your Walnut Creek California real estate market update was written May 6th, 2009. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end. 2178 Overlook Drive in Walnut Creek, CA sold for $375,000 after 63 days on the market:   25 Willowbrook Lane in Walnut Creek, CA sold for $1,550,000 after 2 days on the market:    Home Sales volume and home sales activity is... 05/06/2009

The April 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $250,000 for attached homes including condos and town houses*. There were 25 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $730,000 (a rare 3 bedroom 2 bath with 1,9722 square feet, level-in with chairlift from garage), and the lowest price unit sold for $85,000 (a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with 601 square feet of living space in the Waterford. An all level street floor condo). The average selling price of attached homes for April 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $271,886 after being on the market an average of 87 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written May 5th, 2009. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end. 1860 Tice Creek Drive ... 05/06/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA May 1st, 2009* -  There are currently 12 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 1,463 to 4,485 square feet with asking prices from $629,000 to $1,949,000. The median listing price in Walnut Heights on May 1st, 2009 is $999,000. Click here to request a list of homes for sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA Click here to receive monthly market snapshots for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA Two detached single family homes for sale in Walnut Heights actually sold in the month of April 2009. Additio... 05/01/2009

Join the Contra Costa Association of Realtors on June 14, 2009 at Heather Farms Park.  We will be walking to benefit the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund and celebrating Green Fest to promote energy efficiency! Click here for a GreenWalk Registration Form.Click here for a GreenFest Sponsorhsip Form. Expect fun, camaraderie, sunshine, a lovely setting, and exercise at the CCAR GreenWalk5K! Participation fee is $20. Registration is at 8am, with snacks, water, a t-shirt and group photos provided for the walk, which begins promptly at 9am. Organize a team for your organization, prizes will be awarded! The CCAR GreenWalk5K benefits the Moses Guillory Perpetual Scholarship Fund. Location: Heather Farms, 301 N. San Carlos Drive in Walnut Creek, California. 8am Registration, 9am GreenW... 04/30/2009

There are currently 15 single family homes for sale in NorthGate area of Walnut Creek CA ranging in price from $635,000 to $2,398,000*. Homes for sale in the NorthGate area of Walnut Creek CA are some of the most popular homes among the offerings of Walnut Creek CA real estate due to the proximity of good schools, parks and trailhead access. The most affordable single family home in the NorthGate area is currently listed at $635,000 and is described in the MLS as a "Detached Home! Fabulous opportunity to live in one of Walnut Creek's most desirable areas. Cute bungalow on .53± acre lot with tons of potential. New carpet, new linoleum, fresh paint throughout. Serene setting. Perfect for expansion.  Close to equestrian center & trails." On the other end of the spectrum you will find an ne... 04/27/2009

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 condos and Walnut Creek real estate. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for April 25, 2009 reveals that there are currently 80 condos & townhomes for sale in Walnut Creek CA.* This is a link to all the townhomes and condos for sale in Walnut Creek CA on April 25, including photos, address and price. (This link will time out on May 24, 2009) No - Studio units for sale in Walnut Creek CA 18 - 1 Bedroom units for sale in Walnut Creek CA, priced from $145,000 to $639,000 ... 04/25/2009

Press Release | 4-23-09 EMPIRE REALTY ASSOCIATES WELCOMES REALTOR PAT AMES WALNUT CREEK - Empire Realty Associates welcomes Realtor, Patricia Ames. With over 18 years of success, Pat brings practiced negotiating skills, an optimistic attitude and energy to her real estate transactions. Pat has a full support team of trusted local vendors and artisans she uses in preparing her listings for sale. She works closely and tirelessly with her clients to showcase their homes in the best possible light for the least possible outlay. Pat's attention to detail, creative touch and genuine personal concern keeps her clients coming back to her time and time again. Pat also has an uncanny talent for finding her clients the right home at the right price. Just ask them. Bob O'Grady, Vice President and M... 04/24/2009

There is a terrific and one of the most balanced articles I've seen regarding the housing market and potential for people buying now...while the market is nearly bottomed out.  It is Dave Kansas, editor at large for FILife and former WSJ editor, who wrote the "Wall street jounral Guild to the end of Wall Street as we know it"   YOU GO DAVE, this one article today may have put the balance we've been seeking into our marketplace.  Real estate is always a good investment, you just need to know why you are buying and be realistic about your expectations.  What a concept!  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124010083844932175.html   This link takes you to a very nice printable version and ability to email it to clients.  THIS is one that is going out to my clients...because it's a darn good art... 04/19/2009