I'm showing property in East County, Oakley, Brentwood, Antioch, and Pittsburg. I actually have some really great buyers who are smart, have the capacity to close the deal and listen to my advice.... love when that happens.   Our first time out we saw a few great houses, one of which was good enough to inspire them to write an offer ( It actually had a working toilet... yippee) We wrote a very good offer. 50% down! 20K over price! AS IS!, quick close! .... Geez, that's the most beautiful offer I've written in years!! I thought it was a slam dunk, WRONG the thing had 15 offers and it went for 80K OVER price...WTH??(What the heck??)  It must have been all cash because I don't see how it is EVER going to appraise. So we are still looking. Every house that is in decent shape has AT LEAST 1... 02/03/2010

Oakley Real Estate Sales are looking great for the month of January 2010.  There were a total of 30 homes sold in Oakley this month.  The average list price was $192,487 and the average sales price was $$197,764.  Meaning that property values are on the rise again. Below is a list of all real estate that sold in Oakley this January.  Please feel free to contact me to discuss your Oakley real estate needs. www.soldbynicole.com www.homesincontracosta.com www.stopmyforeclosurebayarea.com Address List Price Sales Price Square Ft Bedrooms Baths 301  E Home St $104,900 $85,000 1676 3 1 4521  OAK FOREST AVE $124,900 $150,000 1164 3 2 4995  CALLE DE ORO $124,900 $125,000 420 2 1 5058  MIGUEL DR $129,900 $151,000 1120 3 2 5227  IRONWOOD LN $133,000 $129,900 1000 3 1 4652  ALDER DR $135,000 $160,... 01/29/2010

Oakley California Bank Owned Homes This report looks at Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California. I compares the Bank Owned Homes currently active on the market to sales of Bank Owned Homes in November and December. The report focuses on Single Family Homes. There are currently 32 Bank Owned Homes for sale in Oakley with an average asking price of $233,381.00 and a median price of $241,700.00. They have been on the market an average of 73 days at an average price per SF of $118.00. In December 27 Bank Owned Homes sold in Oakley with an average sale price of $223,033.00 and a median price of $195,000.00. The average selling price per SF was $108.00 and they spent an average of 63 Days on the Market. In November 31 Bank Owned Homes sold in Oakley with an average sale price of $224,183.00 and... 01/27/2010

Short Selling a Home in Oakley California Short Sales can be a difficult way to buy or sell a home. However, there are ways to successfully Buy and Sell Short Sales. I want to look at the Short Sale market in Oakley California then provide you with tools for Short Selling a Home or Buying a Short Sale Home. This report looks at Short Sales of Single Family Homes in Oakley California. We look at Active, Pending and Sold Short Sale Homes for the last 6 months. Currently there are 44 Active Short Sale Homes on the Market in Oakley with an Average Price of $255,509.00 and a Median Price of $232,000.00. The Average List Price Per SF is $124.00 and the Average Days on Market is 75. There are 225 Short Sale Homes Pending with an Average List Price of $221,468.00 and a Median List Price of $209... 01/20/2010

Oakley California Housing Market Report This Housing Market Report focuses on Homes for Sale in Oakley California. In the report we focus on Homes for Sale currently and compare the sales figures for November and December 2009. The Housing Market Report only looks at Single Family Home sales. Currently there are 85 Homes for Sale in Oakley. The average asking price is $300,392.00 and the median asking price is $278,000.00. The average asking price per SF is $152.00 and the homes have an average of 92 days on Market. In November of 2009 57 Homes for sale in Oakley California sold. The average sold price was $236,381.00 and the median price is $226,000.00. The average price per SF was $118.00 and average days on market was 57. In December of 2009 the market dropped a little; 54 Homes for ... 01/11/2010

History of Oakley Oakley was first settled in 1897 by R.C. Marsh in the area east of Antioch, CA and north of Brentwood CA.  In 1898 March was named the first Post Master.  Settler's came to the area, but many people ridiculed the area as "Sand Lappers" due to the sandy soil.  It was felt nothing could grow in the area.  The critics were proved wrong as the area developed a strong agricultural reputation with abundant growth of fruits and vegetables.  In the 1950's Oakley was the leading grower of almonds in California and still has an annual Almond Festival. With the growth of East Contra Costa County Oakley gradually became a bedroom community; but still having a strong agricultural core.  Oakley was incorporated as a city on July 1, 1999 and is one of East Contra Costa Counties fines... 12/21/2009

Living in Oakley Living in Oakley provides people with many exciting community events, parks, fine dining, golf and social opportunities. Oakley homes are some of the most affordable in the county while offering a nice community. Right now there are a number of Oakley Bank Owned Homes, but they are not dominating the market. Oakley still has rural properties available and many Luxury Homes in planned communities. Homes in Oakley provide homeowners with easy access to our classic and charming downtown featuring many fine eating establishments, a farmers market, unique stores and shops, fine parks, library and community services. 12/21/2009

Homes in Oakley Oakley is a bedroom community in Contra Costa County and offers a combination affordable housing with a fine community. Located in East Contra Costa County it is next to upscale Brentwood, but Homes in Oakley are sold for about 15% less in price. If you are looking at Homes in Oakley you may click here to Search Oakley Homes. Homes for sale in Oakley include nice starter ranch style homes up to 4000 SF plus Luxury Homes. When looking at Homes in Oakley you will want to make sure to see all of our exciting neighborhoods to find our where you fit best. Oakley is an Excellent Community for First Time Home Buyers. 12/21/2009

Oakley Housing Market Report November 2009 This Oakley Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Oakley California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Oakley CA. Currently there are 120 Homes for sale in the Oakley California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $298,979.00 and a Median Asking Price of $278,000.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Oakley CA is $139.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 75 days. In November 49 Homes Sold in Oakley Ca. The Average Price of sold homes in the Oakley California Housing Market is $229,356.00 and the Median Price of the Homes in Oakley California was $220,000.00. The Price Per SF is $117.00 and the Average Days on Market was... 12/08/2009

Oakley California Housing Market Report - October 2009 The Housing Market in East Contra Costa County is still very tight. There are some very slight price decreases, but they might be simple seasonal anomalies and certainly are not an indication of the market going soft again. This Oakley Housing Market Report for October 2009 compares the sales of single family home sales in October to those in September and the Active Housing Market in Oakley California. Currently there are 100 Single Family Homes for sale in the Oakley Housing Market. The Average Asking Price on those homes is $305,868.00 and the Median Asking Price is $275,975.00. The Average Asking Price per SF is $142.00 and the Average Days on Market is 80. The Oakley Housing Market was very active in October with 79 sales of Si... 11/10/2009

Oakley Housing Market Report for September 2009. This Oakley Housing Market Report focuses on Home Sales in Oakley California in September 2009 and compare them to sales in August 2009. It also provides information on Homes Currently for Sale in Oakley California. This Oakley Housing Market Report are based on Single Family Homes and taken from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on October 12, 2009. Contrary to popular belief Prices in East Contra Costa County continue to head up in each and every community. If the number of sales is down it is because there are fewer homes on the market. The Oakley Housing Market shows steady growth of over 2% per month in prices while the market availability is shrinking. In August there were 68 Homes Sold in the Oakley Housing Market the average pric... 10/17/2009

OAKLEY CA SEPTEMBER  HOUSING MARKET UPDATE           September is rapidly coming to a close and usually it is a time when the Real Estate Market begins to slow down.  However, the Housing Market in Oakley CA is not normal and has not been for quite some time.  Oakley CA and its surrounding cities Real Estate Market are hot!  The current market is predominantly Bank Owned and Short Sale Listings.  There are bargains galore and Buyers are showing their appreciation for this market and sales are brisk.  Oakley CA currently has 67 available listings and the Average Sales Price is $180,751.  Listings are taking an Average of 82 days of Market time to sell. Now is a great time to buy in Oakley CA.  There is Real Estate Available for First Time Buyers, Move Up Buyers and Investors.  Oakley CA ... 09/24/2009

Oakley California Market Report – August 2009 Oakley has the unique distinction of being the only Market that is down this month in East Contra Costa County.  This Oakley Market Report Focuses on Sales in August of Single Family Homes as compared to Sales in July. The information is pulled for the MLS from between September 15th and September 18th. I will be presenting some Special Market Reports on certain Market Segments in Oakley and other communities such as Short Sales, Bank Owned Home, First Time Buyers, and Higher End Homes in the near future. In July of 2009 there were 73 Homes Sold in Oakley California. The Average Price was $219,101.00 and a Median Price of $206,000.00. The Average Price Per SF in Oakley California was $112.00 and the Average Days on Market was 24. Compare Jul... 09/19/2009

INDYMAC/ONE WEST  BANK LOAN MODIFICATION HELP IS JUST LIKE A FOX WATCHING THE CHICKEN COOP  Just when you thought the President's Home Affordable plan was going to be your saving grace, in the midst of this foreclosure mess, you get a rude awakening after you submit your Loan Modification Package.  You get a letter stating that you do not qualify for a Loan Modification.  SAY WHAT???  You read the letter again to make sure you didn't miss anything and yes you confirm that yes indeed you have been declined.  You think this has got to be a mistake and immediately call Indymac/One West.  The call goes something like this:  You: Hello, I just got a letter that says I don't qualify for a Loan Modification.  Indymac/One West Rep:  Yes, that's true Mr./Ms. Customer it says right here on my com... 09/17/2009

Oakley CA Foreclosure Moratoriums Good Idea or Just Another Kick of The "Can" Down the Road?  Is it just me, or are there others out there who are tired of the same old dysfunctional approach to a serious problem.  I am referring to the latest Foreclosure Moratorium that has be put into effect in California.  Haven't we recently been down this road?  My most recent check of the numbers show that there are record numbers of Foreclosures that happened right aftter the last Moratorium.  Go figure!  But how could that be?  Weren't the Moratoriums put into place to allow homeowners more time to workout their loan woes with their lenders?  Oh yeah, I forgot, during the Last Foreclosure Freeze lenders had the OPTION to work with distressed borrowers.  This time around, Lenders are supposed to ... 09/01/2009

Oakley Housing Market. This report on home sales in Oakley California is based Single Family Homes reported on the MLS as of August 13th 2009. Due to late reporting the numbers in this months Oakley Market Report might vary slightly from Last Months Oakley Market Report. I have taken a hard look at Short Sales this month since they are dominating the local market. The number of Bank Owned Homes on the market continues to shrink. Last month it stood at 56 and is now down to 44, the slide continues. Compared to the total number of sales there is a lot of pending homes. I suspected this might be because of the long wait it sometimes takes to get a short sale cleared through the bank. However, the numbers are unclear on this point. The number of Pending that are Short Sales is about the sam... 08/14/2009

Living in Oakley - Diners, Drive Ins & Dives - Uncle Wong’s Great Chinese Food. Uncle Wong’s is a small Chinese restaurant you would not know about unless someone told you where it was. So I am going to tell you where Uncle Wong’s Chinese Restaurant is and why it is some of the best Chinese Food in East Contra Costa County, or all of Contra Costa County for that matter. Uncle Wong’s Chinese Restaurant is buried in the back of a strip mall in Oakley on Main Street. (2005 Main Street, Suite B in Oakley). Go to the Raley’s Shopping Center in Oakley and head past the Taco Bell on the northwest cornet. Uncle Wong’s Chinese Restaurant is in the small separate building at the end of the strip mall. Look fast or you will miss it; it is next to the Subway shop. I had some clients take me to dinn... 07/31/2009

Here is this months Oakley Market Report. These figures were pulled from the MLS on July 13th & 14th and are for Single Family Homes only. There are some slight differences in the Sold properties for May in this months report and Last Months Report Due to late reporting. The upward pricing trend has accelerated to almost 2% per month. The number of bank owned homes on the market dropped slightly and now stands at 56, down from 62 last month. The price of active homes is moving closer to the sales point of the sold homes. The housing supply is almost 3 months, but this is still a tight market, and this is part of the reason for the price increases and the downward trend in total sales numbers. I have stated before that when we get through the Bank Owned Home sales there will be a sharp i... 07/14/2009

If you are Living in Oakley, Ca your home price is starting upward. If you want to Buy a Home in Oakley Ca, now may be the time to do so. This month’s market report is based on Single Family Homes pulled from the MLS on June 12, 2009. As I have noted in past reports the market has been firming up and now it has turned. The sold priced have gone up almost 1% in one month. This is based on the figure I think is most important; price per Square Foot (SF). This may be a temporary trend. The housing supply on the market is a little over 2 months. ome of the Oakley housing numbers, especially for active listings are skewed upwards by some very high end homes with land that continue to set on the market. For the best numbers look at the sold numbers. If you have any other questions about the m... 06/13/2009

One of the things we like about living in east Contra Costa County is the many family oriented activities. Although we live in Brentwood my boys play Little League in East County Little League. Most cities have at least one organized youth baseball league. Brentwood is primarily a Pony League town. We choose the ECLL, centered in Oakley, as I played Little League as a child and I liked the flexible age groupings that allows kids placement to be based on a mixture of age and skill. I have 5 boys and my oldest plays in the Majors, the next one plays in AAA, and Weston (Pictured Below) plays T-Ball. Don’t let the name “T-Ball” confuse you. About half way through the season they start having the coaches pitch to the kids, only going back to the T if the kid cannot get a hit. T-ball is coed,... 05/22/2009