Gail Says

Perspicuity, I was introduced to this word again while helping my 16 year old preparing for a vocabulary test. Perspicuity – means - plain speaking; exactness. I had one of the most memorable moments of my career last weekend while showing homes. First a little back-ground on my clients: They are...

Can I sell my house if I have no equity? In short, the answer is yes? The property could be located in Ruby Hill, Golden Eagle, Blackhawk, The Preserve, Alamo, San Ramon, Castlewood, Danville, Livermore or Dublin. The events are the same regardless of location. If a home owner is upside-down on ...

If you are looking for a home in the Tri-valley area of Pleasanton, Ruby Hill, San Ramon, and Danville, CA. There is gold in them thar hills!!! I have discovered some fantastic deals. Homes selling for discounts that were unheard of. six to ten months ago. Why? Distressed sellers for one reason ...

Short Sale – What is it? Definition of a Short Sale: A lender agrees to accept less than what is owed on a debt. E.g. If a borrower owes $100,000 on a mortgage and is in default. The lender may be willing to accept $70,000 for full payment of the $100000 mortgage. In short, the lender saves money...

Short sale is a great way to buy a home or investment property! Depending upon the area, the better buy can be made by going after an REO - i.e. the one which bank has already taken back(real estate owned). In a short sale, the buyer and seller enter into a normal purchase/sale contract. The sell...

I know this is going to seem a bit soon.. but.... looking at the inventory for existing homes for sale in Pleasanton and Danville areas-- the trend line is downward(click on the inventory button on the chart)!!! Average listing prices are actually trending up in Danville as well. Note, one month...

Tri-valley’s area growth comes from the world-renowned Silicon Valley. And late breaking news claims the valley is finally recovering from the dot com days! News from over the hill, claims Silicon Valley is on its way to a brighter economic picture in 2008. Latest job figures for 2007 show emplo...

I do have a feeling......The Pleasanton market is going to do okay for 2008. Interest rates are falling and plenty of buyers are ready to purchase the right home at the right price AND in the right conditon. Sellers: Market your home the best way possible. Declutter, clean, repair and make your h...

The market- what does 2008 have in hold for everyone thinking of buying or selling a home? No one knows for sure. It comes down to this: A buyer has a want and a need. They want to purchase a home at a price that makes sense to him/her. When it comes to the seller it has to do with price, competi...

Well 2008 here we come. One thing is for sure... until the tide changes in which more homes are coming off the market via sales than are coming on, the Tri-Valley Real Estate will be a Buyers market. Having said that, what exactly does a Buyers market mean? Prices will be flat and fluid, and the ...