Contra Costa Real Estate Resource

I read the entire California Foreclosure Prevention Act, every section, paragraph and sub-paragraph. Who will this really help? Existing California law requires mortgage lenders to file a Notice of Default as the first step in the foreclosure process.  After the Notice of Default has been filed a...

If you are from out of the area and would like to view a visual tour of our wonderful Clayton community, click here. Events in The Grove park and Downtown Saturday, June 6:         Farmers Market, 8:00 a.m - noon Saturday, June 13:       Farmers Market, 8:00 a.m. - noon     Concert In The Grove, ...

Clayton, California is a small but wonderful city located just 7.5 miles east of Walnut Creek.  Please enjoy this visual tour of Clayton which also includes several additional community links.

Photo GalleryKitchenDining room with French DoorsLiving roomFamily room with French Doors to PatioMaster bathMaster bedroomRear of homePark-like backyardDescriptionOPEN SUNDAY, 4/26, 1:00 - 4:00From the moment you enter this home, you will fall in love. Nestled in the redwoods and situated at the...

Note:  This blog pertains to the state of California.  Lending laws and regulations may differ in other states. Many sellers proceed with a short-sale prior to consulting a CPA and attorney.  Don't make this mistake! There is a significant amount of erroneous information about short-sales and the...

I recently attended a meeting with 30 experienced Realtors who were bemoaning the lack of Jumbo financing and the negative impact on real estate sales over $1 million.  Soon thereafter I went on Broker Tour and heard much of the same conversation. Since I have not run into the same problem and wo...

California Association of Realtors now  offers FREE Mortgage Protection Insurance to 1st Time Buyers through the Housing Affordability Fund! The Mortgage Protection Program provides a combination of involuntary unemployment, accidental disabillity and accidental death protection for qualilfied 1s...

217 Round House PlaceClayton ,CA  945173 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Duet on a desirable Court location.Please visit the Visual Tour.

The Clayton Community Library offers free tutoring and is seeking additional volunteer Tutors.  This is an important community service because paid tutoring averages $90 per hour.  The Library currently has a waiting list of students and need additional volunteers to fill the community need.  If...

I just received an interesting email from another Realtor's buyer - a complete stranger - through my website.  This buyer purchased a bank-owned home using VA financing and the bank to agreed to pay for Section 1 repairs.  That's the good news.  This buyer is having second thoughts because there ...