There are currently 24 single family homes for sale in NorthGate in Walnut Creek CA ranging in price from $710,000 to $2,599,000**. Homes for sale in NorthGate in 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 $710,000 and  is described as a "four bedroom, 2 bath home with an extremely functional floorplan with loads of potential and an opportunity to own a true original surrounded by updated homes in the NORTHGATE area! Private gated courtyard, located on large corner lot of a cul-de-sac street in a great neighborhood with great schools" On the other end of the spectrum you will find ... 10/15/2008

Walnut Green is a development of 228 homes located in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek, CA.  The following is a short presentation of the available homes on the market as of Oct. 13, 2008.  The video presentation is about a minute long.  This is a family oriented community located within the Northgate School district.      10/13/2008

As most of us in California know, we need to vote NO on Prop 8 this election. I created a website for the Rainbow Community Center and have been maintaining it for the past year or so as a donation.  The center has youth drop in, free HIV testing, groups, food for seniors, and so much more. So in an effort to get more support for the center, I am going to start blogging in localism about some of their invents.  This one in particular sounds like fun. No On Prop 8 Fundraiser Drag Show Starring:Holotta Tymes, Stephanie St. James, Diva Dan, Cassandra Cass, Leona and other special guests. Where:  Club 1220, 1220 Pine Street in Walnut Creek, CA When: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 9pm $5 Cover at the door, raffles and auctions. 21 and over please.   10/11/2008

October 8, 2008 - 9 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008). 3 were detached single family homes and 6 were attached homes (including duets, condos and townhomes).* ·        3 detached single family homes sold from a low of $569,000 to a high of $680,000. The median sale price for short sales in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $652,400 for single family homes after an average 168 days on the market. ·        6 attached homes (including condos and townhomes) sold from a low of $212,000 to a high of $650,000. The median sale price of short sales in Walnut Creek CA is $370,000 for attached homes after an average 89 days on the market. October 8, 2008 - There are 31 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA currently pe... 10/08/2008

October 8, 2008 - 27 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008). 14 were single family homes and 13 were attached homes (including condos and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Danville CA. ·         The 14 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $396,000 and a high sales price of $900,000. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $600,000. These homes spent an average of 78 days on the market. ·         The 13 attached homes (including condos, townhouses and patio villas) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $175,000 ... 10/08/2008

When I select a qualified intermediary to handle my 1031 tax deferred exchange, what safeguards can I take to insure that my money will be safe in their hands? The answer to this question is an important one since your investment property equity can be a substantial part of your overall wealth. Most qualified intermediaries are reputable, honest and ethical, but like all businesses it only takes one or two making newspaper headlines to cast doubt on an entire industry. Some of the questions that you ask a qualified intermediary before you make your choice should include the following: 1. Will my money be placed in a segregated account rather than a pooled account with other exchanger's money? You want your funds placed in a separate account which is FDIC insured up to the legal limit pe... 10/03/2008

An article posted in the money section of MSN.com titled, “Could Your Bank be the Next to Fail?” caught my eye this week. The article summarized the recent seizure of IndyMac Bank by the FDIC and offered ways to protect yourself. The author also noted it was difficult for the average consumer to do research on which banks may be in trouble. That is certainly true, but only because most consumers don’t know where to look. The FDIC’s website is one of the best resources for this research. It’s surprisingly easy to navigate, and offers explanations of most of the terms and data shown. One of the best data points to examine is the “Tier One Capital ratio.” Tier One Capital is the ratio used by regulators as an overall indicator of the financial well-being and stability of a bank. The higher... 10/03/2008

We have dug our way out of the "sandbox" and "cached" in!!! Its official if you type Walnut Creek 1031 Exchange or Oakland 1031 Exchange into a Google search you will see Bankers Exchange Services in the No. 1 spot! Yesterday BES was buried deep in the pages of Google and today we arrived on top. Thanks go out to Patrick Schwerdtfeger with Tactial Execution who spent a lot of time and energy re-building the BES website. Patrick taught us the importance of blogging and using key words throughout our site to optimize visibility. With so many people using the internet these days to shop for products and services it is of paramount importance to show up on the first page of a Google search. When we all committed to undertaking the task of improving our website with more content, blogging an... 10/03/2008

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA October 2, 2008* -  There are currently 13 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 1,070 to 3,764 square feet with asking prices from $725,000 to $1,799,000. The median listing price in Walnut Heights on October 2 2008 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 Walnut Heights is an unincorporated community conveniently located in the hills near Walnut Creek. There i... 10/02/2008

The September 2008 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $760,000 for single family detached homes.* There were 30 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $2,350,000, the lowest price home sold for $430,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for September 2008 in Walnut Creek California was $853,188. These homes were on the market an average of 68 days. Your Walnut Creek California real estate market update was written October 1, 2008. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end. Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Walnut Creek CA! There are currently 59 single family detached homes pending sale in Walnut Creek CA (or under contingency contract). The pending home prices range... 10/01/2008

The September 2008 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $242,000 for attached homes including duets, condos and town houses*. There were 33 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $1,150,000, and the lowest price unit sold for $132,000. The average selling price of attached homes for September 2008 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $349,942 after being on the market an average of 88 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written October 1, 2008. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end.   Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA! There are currently 34 attached homes pending sale in Rossmoor Walnut Creek CA. The pending home prices range from $120,0... 10/01/2008

Presented by Alain Pinel Realtors Open HouseSunday, October 5, 20081:00 - 4:00Hosted by Wendy Cutrufelli2257 Bromfield CourtWalnut Creek, CA$1,195,000Offered for Sale by Margaret Garber-Teeter This home is a dramatic 10! 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2900 s.f. home in the desirable Walnut Creek school district.Upper end remodel with views, rich hardwood floors, huge formal dining room, downstairs den is an optional 6th bedroom suite, and a veranda that runs the length of the home. This high-end kitchen with built-in cabinets and custom lighting systems will please the most serious chef. Visit 2257 Bromfield Ct to view additional pictures and then treat yourself to a personal visit on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 1:00 - 4:00. 09/30/2008

The West Coast Green 2008 conference in San Jose this week was full of exhibits, speakers and wonderful ways to make a difference in the future green efforts for our planet earth. As you know, Carbon dioxide is generated as a by-product of the combustion of fossil fuels or the burning of vegetable matter, among other chemical processes.  Wikipedia says - Carbon Dioxide In the recent past, transfer rates due to photosynthesis and respiration and including decay, were just about even. However, more carbon dioxide is being deposited in the Earth's atmosphere, than is being removed. In 1850, atmospheric carbon dioxide was about 280 parts per million (ppm), and today it is about 350 ppm. This increase is believed to be due to the burning of wood and fossil fuels and the destruction of forest... 09/27/2008

One of the most challenging situations we face is trying to convince our aging loved ones that they can no longer live in their homes alone.  I have personally been through this with both my parents and my Mother-in-Law.  It's hard for them to recognize their own limitations.  Their strong minds believe they are doing just fine...but their fragile and aging bodies just aren't keeping up!  Their home becomes a prison and they are held captive because it is not functional to their aging needs.  Well...thank goodness for Assisted Living where they can get the assistance and care they need to live a fulfilling, engaging and social life.  Getting them there is the tough part...watching them engage, adapt and perk up is the reward! If you are...or have been faced with this challenging situati... 09/23/2008

The gap is widening between home staging and interior design.  The interior designer has their place in personalizing and creating the homeowner's vision for their everyday living experience.  The decorator discovers your personality and brings your unique wants and needs to your space.  Your home becomes the essence of your lifestyle, choices and personality. Fast forward to selling.  The professional home stager removes the YOU and gives space and function to the home with less personalized décor, allowing the buyer's feelings to emerge as to how they would utilize your home as their home, should they purchase it. They FEEL at home as it reflects them and their lifestyle. They SEE the home as it would suit their family needs and situation.  If a home feels like YOUR home or grandma's ... 09/19/2008

The video shows the current market of available homes in the Northgate community of Walnut Creek, CA.  It provides information on home prices, price ranges, percentages and average days on the market.  Information was gathered from the CCAR's MLS effective through Sept. 18, 2008 Northgate Community Video - Walnut-Creek, CA 94598 09/18/2008

It was my pleasure to organize and sponsor the 2nd Annual Community Garage Sale for the Walnut Green Homeowners located in Walnut Creek, CA.  This is such a great community located in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek.  You can tell from the participants that it is a close-knit and family-oriented community.  The following video is a 'thank you' tribute to those who participated.  (P.S.   If you or someone you know would like more information or would like to move to this wonderful community, give me a call!  There are some homes available.)     VideoAd by Mixpo 09/17/2008

There are currently 23 single family homes for sale in NorthGate in Walnut Creek CA ranging in price from $695,000 to $2,599,000**. Homes for sale in NorthGate in 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 $725,000 and  is "described as a four bedroom, 2 bath home with an extremely functional floorplan with loads of potential and an opportunity to own a true original surrounded by updated homes in the NORTHGATE area! Private gated courtyard, located on large corner lot of a cul-de-sac street in a great neighborhood with great schools" On the other end of the spectrum you will find ... 09/15/2008

September 11, 2008 - 12 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during the period from April 1, 2008 through September 11, 2008, 5 were detached single family homes and 7 were attached homes (including duets, condos and townhomes).* ·        5 detached single family homes sold from a low of $569,000 to a high of $780,000. The median sale price of short sales in Walnut Creek CA is $680,000 for single family homes after an average 133 days on the market. ·        7 attached homes (including condos and townhomes) sold from a low of $220,000 to a high of $650,000. The median sale price of short sales in Walnut Creek CA is $450,000 for attached homes after an average 69 days on the market.   September 11, 2008 - There are 26 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA currently pending or under co... 09/11/2008

September 11, 2008 - 36 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during the period from April 1, 2008 through September 11, 2008, Eighteen were single family homes and eighteen were attached homes (including condos and townhomes).* ·         The 18 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $379,000 and a high sales price of $1,100,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Walnut Creek for this period is $637,500. These homes spent an average of 61 days on the market. ·         The 18 attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $175,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a reported 638 square feet) and a... 09/11/2008