April 15th, 2009 - 1 Short Sale in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during March 2009, it was a single family home*. Details on the home sale follow. 2602 Quiet Place Drive in Walnut Creek CAsold for $770,000 after 66 days on the market; April 15th, 2009 - There are 40 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 19 are detached single family homes that were listed from $430,000 to $815,000. The median price of short sales in Walnut Creek CA is $685,000 for single family homes that are currently pending sale. 21 are attached homes (Condos, duets, townhomes and patio villas) that were listed from $129,000 (for a studio condo) to $499,000 (for a townhome with 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths with 1,565 square feet of living space) Click here to r... 04/15/2009

April 15th, 2009 - 10 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during March. 5 were single family homes and 5 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. ·         The 5 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $409,900 and a high sales price of $541,500. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $450,000. These homes spent an average of 62 days on the market. ·         The 5 attached homes (including condos, townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $113,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 528 square fee... 04/15/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA April 14th, 2009* -  There are currently 10 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 1,431 to 4,485 square feet with asking prices from $649,000 to $1,949,000. The median listing price in Walnut Heights on April 14th, 2009 is $1,072,000. 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. Th... 04/14/2009

Great story from Realtor, Melinda Kell from Empire Realty Associates! "My listing in Dublin that went on the market a week ago Friday had multiple offers (4 offers) within just a couple days.  We are now in contract!" 6779 Tory Way: Dublin, CA 94568 Melinda has been in the real estate business since 1981. She is one of the most dedicated and committed real estate agents in the nation. With Melinda's outstanding performance over the past years as a top-producing agent, she consistently maintains the reputation of being service oriented and understanding of her client's needs. Melinda specializes in residential property and in working with investors in Contra Costa County. To search all local MLS homes for sale, click here! For more info please contact us at www.empirerealty.com 04/13/2009

This past week our marketing department started "taking stock" of great success stories out there. Unfortunately there is so much negativity in the news today about the market, we hope to show the positive side - because there are lots of great things going on! This weekend at Empire.... (3 Great Stories!) Story 1: Open house ACTION!!    Realtor Holly Kersis had her listing open: 876 Bronson Lane Walnut Creek. She had just reduced the price from $1,200,000 to $1,119,000. Holly says "I had about 25 groups through the open house after a good price reduction. An agent is showing the home again today to someone who saw it yesterday and another couple is coming Thursday for a second look!" Success Story 2: Floor time rocks! Realtor Karen Edling had some GREAT success with our new floor time ... 04/06/2009

The March 2009 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $734,500 for single family detached homes.* There were 28 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,200,000, the lowest price home sold for $409,900. The average selling price of detached single family homes for March 2009 in Walnut Creek California was $742,226. These homes were on the market an average of 51 days. Your Walnut Creek California real estate market update was written April 4th, 2009. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end. Details on the home at 18 Pleasant Court in Walnut Creek, CA sold for $409,900 after 51 days on the market:   Details on the home at 220 Sequoia Ave in Walnut Creek, CA sold for $1,200,000 after 123 days on the market:   H... 04/05/2009

For those iPhone users, this is a great app that will save you time and frustration if you plan to travel on BART.  It offers a trip planner, schedule, fares plus much more!    It's an essential app for daily commuters and extremely helpful if you're needing transportation while visiting the beautiful Bay Area! Oh...did I mention it was FREE?  Go to your Apple Applications and search for iBART. Thinking of moving to the Bay Area?  Search the MLS for available homes.     04/03/2009

Our team has discovered that even in this challenging market there are TONS of success stories right here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Stories about multiple offers, great homes on tour, etc. So we are going to be posting some of these great agent stories here on the Empire blog! Realtor, Karen Guarisco tells her story: "I had a listing that was priced a little high (sellers' choice, not mine) and it was a beautiful one-story duet in Citrus Walk, back behind the Woodlands in Walnut Creek.  Directly next door was the reverse plan that had been on the market for way over a year, and the realtor from JRockcliff in Danville and I became fast friends, coordinating our opens and conversing regularly about the market and our listings.  At the same time I had an 88-year old Rossmoor all-cash... 04/03/2009

Our team has discovered that even in this challenging market there are TONS of success stories right here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Stories about multiple offers, great homes on tour, etc. So we are going to be posting some of these great agent stories here on the Empire blog! 3 Offers from One Open House!! Realtor Holly Kersis had a very cute remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath Craftsman style home on the market. "I have to give the seller's credit for doing such a great job on remodeling and preparing the home. Priced well with consideration that it was 1 bath. First open house about 30+ groups through and 3 offers the next day. Broker tour I had over 65 agents and 4 showings! It was priced right, good presentation of the house and great marketing. The winning combination," said Kersis. ... 04/03/2009

The March 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $157,500 for attached homes including condos and town houses*. There were 20 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $525,000 (a rare 2 bedroom 2 bath with 1,632 square feet, level-in with garage), and the lowest price unit sold for $100,000 (a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with 842 square feet, single story unit with no stairs). The average selling price of attached homes for March 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $207,185 after being on the market an average of 90 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written April 1st, 2009. 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 ... 04/01/2009

There are currently 15 single family homes for sale in NorthGate area of Walnut Creek CA ranging in price from $725,000 to $3,250,000*. Homes for sale in the NorthGate area of 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 "INVITING SINGLE STORY RANCH HOME W/MULTIPLE OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING AREAS- DECK & SITTING AREA FROM MASTER BDRM. PRIVATE PATIO FROM GUEST BDRM OR DEN. GENEROUS PATIO SURROUNDING POOL. COVERED DECK FOR BBQ ETC!!" On the other end of the spectrum you will find an older remodeled home at the entrance to Mt. Diablo offered at $3,250,000. This... 03/27/2009

It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in Walnut Creek CA. The city of Walnut Creek California has it all; cultural events, major shopping areas, good schools, parks & recreation areas, favorable climate, transportation via BART to San Francisco and points beyond! Use this link to Search the MLS for Walnut Creek condos and Walnut Creek real estate. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for March 26, 2009 reveals that there are currently 95 condos & townhomes for sale in Walnut Creek CA.* This is a link to all the townhomes and condos for sale in Walnut Creek CA, including photos, address and price. (This link will time out on April 25, 2009) No - Studio units for sale in Walnut Creek CA 26 - 1 Bedroom units for sale in Walnut Creek CA, priced from $126,500 to $639,000 52 - 2 Bed... 03/26/2009

March 18th, 2009 - 10 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during February. 6 were single family homes and 4 were attached homes (including condos, duets and townhomes).* It's a great time to buy investment properties in Walnut Creek CA. ·         The 6 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $255,000 and a high sales price of $1,250,000. The median sale price for foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA sold during this period is $585,000. These homes spent an average of 65 days on the market. ·         The 4 attached homes (including duets, condos, townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in Walnut Creek CA had a low sales price of $145,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 77... 03/18/2009

March 18th, 2009 - 3 Short Sales in Walnut Creek CA sold and closed during February 2009.  2 were single family homes and 3 were attached homes (all condos).* ·         2 detached single family homes sold during February 2009 that were short sales in Walnut Creek CA.  A 4 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 1,408 square feet of living space sold for $650,000. A 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a reported 3,029 square feet of living space sold for $650,000 ·         3 attached homes sold during February 2009 that were short sales in Walnut Creek CA. The low sales price was $214,000 (for a 2bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 816 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $300,000 (for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with a reported 1,154 square feet of living space). The m... 03/18/2009

This is a copy of the article I posted on my blog Topdealreator.com  on March 8, 2009 Today was a busy Saturday with three groups of clients.  Two were for Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA. and one was for Livermore!  I even wrote a contract for the house in Livermore!  But back to Rossmoor.  I've been working with one of the clients and there was only one home for her to see.  The other clients were new and I had told them to allot at least two hours so that we could walk around and really see the community.  Both of the Rossmoor clients are looking at homes in the lower price range - under $300,000 that are co ops.  They are questioning why the HOA is so high (ranging from $615. to $825.).   Co ops are a different form of ownership.  You don't ‘own' your home, but a ‘share' in the HOA.  The... 03/09/2009

The following video is a market report on Pending home sales in Walnut Creek, CA.  It covers detached, single family homes only.  Shows price ranges, average price per square foot, average days on the market and the percentage of distressed sales.  It's very encouraging to see the number of pending sales in this community.  Walnut Creek is a beautiful place to call home with all the fine dining, upscale shopping, great schools and recreational activities.  The figures were taken from the Contra Costa Assoc. of Realtor's MLS as of March 6, 2009.   Walnut Creek, CA...Pending Market Update 03/06/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Walnut Heights in Walnut Creek CA March 2nd, 2009* -  There are currently 8 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 2,095 to 4,485 square feet with asking prices from $807,714 to $1,949,000. The median listing price in Walnut Heights on March 2nd, 2009 is $1,012,000. 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... 03/02/2009

The February 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $238,000 for attached homes including duets, condos and town houses*. There were 22 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $675,750, and the lowest price unit sold for $90,000. The average selling price of attached homes for February 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $275,102 after being on the market an average of 99 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written March 1st, 2009. 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 30 attached homes pending sale in Rossmoor Walnut Creek CA. The pending home prices range from $79,900 to ... 03/01/2009

The February 2009 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $685,000 for single family detached homes.* There were 12 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,250,000, the lowest price home sold for $255,000 (described in the MLS as "Contractor Opportunity. Framing done ready to be completed.  Located on a large lot with a lot of potential. For owner occuppied possible FHA 203K financing.  More than a Fixer upper.". The average selling price of detached single family homes for February 2009 in Walnut Creek California was $689,458. These homes were on the market an average of 89 days. Your Walnut Creek California real estate market update was written March 1st, 2009. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:     H... 03/01/2009

  As Realtors, we face personal situations that we don't often share or blog about.  This is a personal, human interest story that I felt was worth my time in hopes it might make a difference in someone's life.    My husband was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in his 2nd and 3rd lumbar region.  This is when the spinal cord is being pinched off and resulting in severe leg pain and numbness...in my husband's case...down the back of his legs.  He had a series of 3 epidurals in which he had temporary relief for a few weeks.  He finally decided he couldn't live with the pain and the longer he waited, the greater the risk of further injury to his spinal cord.  He went to one Orthopedic surgeon and he recommended a couple of spinal fusions.  The recovery time would be months!  He was desperate ... 02/24/2009