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The Northgate Area-  Comprised of many neighborhoods with a lot of homes. Located in East Walnut Creek, most of the homes were built in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's and have long been popular for their traditional style single and two story floorplans. 

New Northgate- Some of the newer constructed Walnut Creek homes are located in the Northgate Area. Subdivisions like Rancho Paraiso were built throughout the 90's by Herald Smith Construction. 

The Woodlands- Once nothing but farmland and walnut groves. This all changed in 1961 and 1962 when several developers, including Leadership, MacKay and Hofman, were the first to break ground and build the Woodlands.

Lake Lakewood Area- It's always a surprise to anyone who doesn't know, that there's a lake in Walnut Creek. Lake Lakewood was man made and has a lot of history. Most of the home development in Lakewood began in the 1930's when it was expected that the opening of the Caldecott Tunnel would increase demand for homes in Walnut Creek.

Crystyl Ranch- Crystyl Ranch is a beautiful neighborhood nestled in the Mt. Diablo foothills of Concord, Ca. Located between Walnut Creek and Clayton, homes in Crystyl Ranch are close in proximity to parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, schools and just about the best the East Bay has to offer.

Elderwood Glen- Elderwood Glen is a subdivision located in Martinez, Ca. There are 55-60 homes, homes range from 3-5 bedrooms and are known for their spacious rooms. Elderwood Glen is also centrally located to downtown Martinez, downtown Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette and Walnut Creek. 

Chateau Ridge- Chateau Ridge is a wonderful neighborhood settled in the foothills of Martinez, Ca. The neighborhood has a private setting with most of the homes backing to the open space and green belt. 

Valley High- These beautiful homes were built by the well know builder, Davidon Homes.  There are many home models to choose from, ranging from single stories to split level homes. The 3-4 bedroom homes have luxury features including skylit entry halls, vaulted ceilings, wet bars, woodburning fireplaces and spacious Master suites.

Alamo, CA- Alamo, CA is an unincorporated community with high demand real estate. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, nestled between Walnut Creek and Danville. The average home price in Alamo is $1.1 million in comparison to the average home price in the state of California at $347,000.

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Monday
Nov152010

Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?

DateMonday, November 15, 2010 at 10:59PM

When is it a good time to buy a home? This a question that I am often asked and my answer is Now!  It's a great time to buy a piece of real estate. In the cycles of real estate, this buyer's market won't be around forever.  Ten years from now, we will look back and see these times as a great home buying opportunity. Don't miss out!

Interest rates are Historically low! Inventory is on the rise... Many buyers are getting 30-year fixed rates at 4 percent.  Which is an amazing rate for the long term investment.  Also, as an investment home prices are at generational lows with foreclosures and short sales hitting the market, giving buyers more homes and options to choose from. If you are a buyer, now is a great time for you to be picky.  Buyers 5 years ago were often rushed into their decision making, with homes on the market for less than two weeks you had to be fast when finding a home. In a typical buyer's market, purchasers have more time and negotiating power than the sellers, Bank owned properties may be more competitive..

House searching during fall and winter makes buying a home less competitive, since most of the people purchasing are doing so during the summer before school starts up again.

It's the Fall/Winter Selling Season. Typically, sellers are motivated and interest rates are at all time lows.  Don't let this cycle pass!

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