November 17, 2008 - 20 Short Sales in Concord CA sold and closed during October.  17 were single family homes, 3 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* ·       17 detached single family homes sold from a low of $125,000 to a high of $451,000. The median sale price of short sales in Concord CA is $304,000 for single family homes after an average 102 days on the market. ·        3 attached homes sold from a low of $97,000 to a high of $164,500. The median sale price of short sales in Concord CA is $101,000 for attached homes after an average 60 days on the market.   November 17, 2008 - There are 103 Short Sales in Concord CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 73 are detached single family homes that were listed from $189,000 to $599,000. The... 11/17/2008

November 14, 2008 - 91 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA sold and closed during October, 59 were single family homes and 32 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 59 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA had a low sales price of $159,900 and a high sales price of $539,900. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Concord for this period is $265,000. These homes spent an average of 27 days on the market. ·         The 32 attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA had a low sales price of $69,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 644 square feet) and a high sales price of $285,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath duet with a reported 1,016 s... 11/14/2008

We are celebrating our colorful industry by dressing in "Black and White" at CCRIM"s Holiday Brunch December 16, 2008 at 8 - 10 a.m. Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Road, Concord This event is a time to reflect on our success and give back to our community. The recipients of this years raffle and auction proceeds will assist three local nonprofit-organizations fulfill their Holiday plans.     •     Toys will be received and delivered to deserving children by the United States Marines.    •     The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is feeding over 98,000 people a month and serving over 9  millions pounds of food a month.    •     Christmas for Everyone will be serving a continuous hot meal, giving hair cuts and gifts to underserved families all day December 25th.    To sponsor this event ... 11/11/2008

Missy MacGregor, the Scottish Terrier in my life says "Hire Vickie Nagy, Realtor in Danville CA & Start Packing" Missy reports we're moving again... into an REO that Mommy found for us. The crates are out, the boxes are packed and United Van Lines is scheduled for next Friday. Dad said it's okay for you to call Mom today to find your REO or investment property in Concord CA or nearby. Mom's in charge of finding the best deal on new homes, Dad's in charge of the packing. Buying Concord CA real estate, or buying REOs in Concord CA, contact me as I am a skilled agent, offering extensive knowledge and strong negotiation skills. Contact Vickie Nagy REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI e-PRO, SRES (925) 407-7987 or click to e-mail Vickie Nagy Please contact Vickie Nagy for all of your real estate needs in... 11/11/2008

There are currently 4 single family homes for sale in Ygnacio Woods in Concord CA ranging in price from $499,000 to $685,500*. Homes for sale in Ygnacio Woods in Concord CA are some of the most popular homes among the offerings of Concord CA real estate due to the proximity of good schools, parks and trailhead access. The most affordable single family home in the Ygnacio Woods area is a three bedroom, 2 bath home with a reported 1,459 square feet currently listed at $499,000 and is described as a "Excellent value for the neighborhood. Lots of oak floors in the ntry way, living room, hallways and all bedrooms. Kitchen w' refaced cabinets and updated appliances. Some updating in baths. This is not a short sale nor an REO." On the other end of the spectrum you will find a newer home offere... 11/09/2008

The October 2008 median home price in Concord CA was $340,000 for single family detached homes*. There were 89 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $790,000, the lowest price home sold for $125,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for October 2008 in Concord California was $359,266. The homes that sold during October 2008 in Concord CA were on the market an average of 50 days. Your Concord California real estate market update was written November 1, 2008. Details on the listing at 5294 Homedale Drive that sold for $790,000 after 270 days on the market: Home Sales volume and home sales activity is trending upward in Concord CA! There are currently 226 single family detached homes pending sale or under contingency contract ... 11/01/2008

I believe it was the day after we picked up Miley, the new kitten, that I looked outside and noticed a mama cat with her babies.  *sigh*  Of course, have to take action (waiting on a surgery date for mama, have caught 3 of the 5 babies so far). Rhiannon has a gift with animals.  She had the job of taming our two (now giant) cats when we first got them.  She has these 3 purring and playing and generally tearing up her room like kittens should.  Miley is happy because when she jumps on one of our giant cats, they just keep walking and ignore her.  Now she has someone to play with! Do you think we're in trouble? I was talking to one of the dads at school waiting for Rhiannon and he mentioned that he was looking for a cat.  Hello, sir!  I can help you out! So for an update:  We have fleas, ... 10/31/2008

There was a crowd of people October 19th at the Black Diamond Chevron Ethanol station right at the intersection of Willow Pass and Evora Road which just opened in Concord, Califorinia. The county of Contra Costa is mandated to use alternative fuels but until now there was no place to get it.  Chevron has opened the station here, the only public station in the Bay area, but it is one of 1802 such alternative fueling stations nationwide.  The number of ethanol stations grew 28 percent  in 2008.  And per the state of California there are approximately 500,000 flexible fuel stations in California.    At this point all cars are not able to use the corn- based ethanol, to see if a car can utilize the fuel go to www.e85fuel.com/index.php  The prediction is that by the end of 2009 there will be... 10/28/2008

I recently stood up at an office meeting and said that banks were putting out "dirty titles". Others didn't haven't had the same experience. I defended my perspective a bit and recounted my experience with the auction people and the their terms. No big deal. Non-confrontational, just a great meeting where people were sharing experiences and information.   Well, I just got stung big-time, and it's a big deal (to me). MLS listing. We bid over asking price. Came into position 1. Listing agent sent me the following addendum. The last paragraph on page 1 states "PROPERTY WILL BE CONVEYED BY GRANT, SPECIAL, LIMITED, QUIT CLAIM, OR A BARGAIN AND SALE DEED." I am the buyer. I had to respond that I would accept only a warranty deed with ALTA title. Listing agent did not respond to e-mail, voice ... 10/25/2008

There are currently 9 single family homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA ranging in price from $649,999 to $1,149,000**. Homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA are some of the most popular homes among the offerings of Concord CA real estate due to the proximity of good schools, parks and trailhead access. The most affordable single family home in the Crystyl Ranch area is a short sale currently listed at $649,999 and  is described as "THIS ELEGANT HOME IS LOCATED IN THE CRYSTAL RANCH. THERE ARE SEVERAL UPGRADES INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOOORING, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, AND ROUNDED CORNER WALLS, DOWNSTAIRS IS COMPLETE WITH A SEPARATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM. LOCATED NEAR COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS COURTS KIDDIE PARK." On the other end of the spectrum you will find a home offer... 10/20/2008

I just received this via email and wanted to post it here.  Sounds like the Contra Barn Dance will be a lot of fun.  Please take time to attend if you can. Dear Friends, The RCC's Contra Dance for No on 8 is this Saturday night. Our opponents in Contra Costa County are outspending and out organizing the LGBTQ Community (today a caller reported that our opponents have started door to door canvassing leaving their campaign materials at every home they visit). I need your help promoting this event and mobilizing our community. Please take a moment and forward this e-mail to someone who would be interested in attending Saturday's event or who might make a donation to help RCC purchase more No on 8 Materials. Then please join me at the Barn Dance. All the proceeds we raise will be used to p... 10/17/2008

"Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to self-reliance for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melting away." - Mahatma Gandhi These are my babies, my daughter and nephews.   I cannot imagine having to look into any of these faces and say, "I'm sorry, baby, we don't have anything for dinner tonight."  "I'm sorry baby, we don't have any apples left for snack." "I'm sorry baby, we just don't have anything for your empty tummy." "I'm sorry baby..." I have tears in my eyes even thinking of it.  I cannot... 10/15/2008

Active: Concord, 1/1, 794 sq. ft., listed at $115,000Concord, 1/1, 794 sq. ft., listed at $143,017 Pending: Concord, 2/1, 882 sq. ft., listed at $169,000Concord, 2/1, 902 sq. ft., listed at $184,900Concord, 2/1.5, 882 sq. ft., listed at $189,000 Sold: Kirkwood, 2/1, 891 sq. ft., sold for $177,000Kirkwood, 2/2, 1,272 sq. ft., sold for $205,000 Above information is from Paragon MLS.   10/09/2008

Active: Las Ramblas, 3/2, 1,420 sq. ft., listed at $365,900Las Ramblas, 4/2, 1,866 sq. ft., listed at $395,000 Sold: Gonzalez, 3/2, 1,657 sq. ft., sold for $310,000Gonzalez, 3/2, 1,420 sq. ft., sold for $309,000Gonzalez, 3/2.5, 2,041 sq. ft., sold for $430,000Sepulveda, 4/2.5, 2,041 sq. ft., sold for $441,400Alicante, 4/2.5, 2,041 sq. ft., sold for $462,500Langford, 3/2, 1,548 sq. ft., sold for $568,420Guadalupe, 3/2, 1,657 sq. ft., sold for $378,000Preston, 4/2.5, 2,603 sq. ft., sold for $649,000Dodge, 4/2, 1,926 sq. ft., sold for $565,000 The above information is from Paragon MLS 10/09/2008

Active 1598, 3/1.5, 1,250 sq. ft., listed at $299,0001584, 2/1.5, 1,093 sq. ft., listed at $210,0001511, 2/1.5, 1,093 sq. ft., listed at $198,000 Pending 1535, 2/1.5, 1,093 sq. ft., listed at $189,9001594, 3/1.5, 1,250 sq. ft., listed at $219,000 Sold 1598, 3/1.5, 1,250 sq. ft., listed at $295,000 The above information is from the Paragon MLS. 10/09/2008

October 6, 2008 - 32 Short Sales in Concord CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008).  29 were single family homes, 3 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* ·       29 detached single family homes sold from a low of $175,000 to a high of $464,000. The median sale price of short sales in Concord CA is $320,000 for single family homes after an average 104 days on the market. ·        3 attached homes sold from a low of $130,000 to a high of $30,000. The median sale price of short sales in Concord CA is $150,000 for attached homes after an average 47 days on the market. October 6, 2008 - There are 100 Short Sales in Concord CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 75 are detached single family homes tha... 10/06/2008

October 6, 2008 - 244 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA sold and closed during the 3rd Quarter (July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008).  167 were single family homes and 77 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* ·         The 167 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA had a low sales price of $135,000 and a high sales price of $752,800. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in Concord for this period is $310,000. These homes spent an average of 41 days on the market. ·         The 77 attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord CA had a low sales price of $66,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 722 square feet) and a high sales price of $280,000 (... 10/06/2008

The September 2008 median home price in Concord CA was $343,800 for single family detached homes*. There were 83 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,050,000, the lowest price home sold for $152,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for September 2008 in Concord California was $373,557. The homes that sold during September 2008 in Concord CA were on the market an average of 57 days. Your Concord California real estate market update was written October 1, 2008. Details on the listing at 4302 Vista Kelly Oaks Ct that sold for $1,050,000 after 202 days on the market: Home Sales volume and home sales activity is trending upward in Concord CA! There are currently 239 single family detached homes pending sale or under conting... 10/01/2008

Last week, I had the chance to take my family to go see Cheap Trick, Heart, and Journey at the Pavilion. Talk about a flash-back from the eighties. WOW!  What really made this show and evening so special, were my kids getting to see some of the musical talents of bands and friends that my wife and I have grown up with over the years.  Music and people that were/are a huge part of our lives, and that shaped our memories and future.The evening was full of surprises for my kids, it was a night they'll never forget as long as they live! Cheap Trick Opens the Show with Nothing but Their Classics Heart Takes us Back Through Time and Down Memory Lane Journey Takes us on the "Journey" of an Unforgettable Evening After the show, Jonathan invited us backstage so the family could meet and greet th... 09/28/2008

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