Fall Home Maintenance

The seasons are changing which means that recently dormant home functions are coming alive. Heat will try to escape, water will try to get in and cold could wreak havoc. It’s time to do a weekend once over to prepare! Gutters Clogged rain gutters can cause ice dams, which can lead to expensive repairs. After the […]

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Inventory & Rate Remain Very Low Through August and Into September!

Real Estate Back in late July, I reported that inventory levels remained at historic low levels. These were numbers that we are used to seeing during the holiday months of November and December. Fast forward to today and if you can believe it, the inventory is even lower now! I have been also hearing from […]

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INVENTORY REMAINS AT HISTORIC LOW LEVELS

Back in November/December 2019, we predicted and it was an overall consensus that we would have an inventory issue with housing in 2020. Throw in the pandemic and it has now become even worse. Inventory numbers across the Tri-Valley are indicative of what you would see in a normal market for December/January. Definitely not the […]

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Xeriscaping, for Those Who Don’t Do Yard Work

In full disclosure “xeriscaping” is actually a science that utilizes dryer climates to still create marvelous yards with drought-tolerant plants, mulch, and efficient irrigation. This post is a more tongue-in-cheek list of ways to do without yard work and still have a fabulous space to show off. Decks From elevated to simple platforms, decks don’t […]

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Livermore | Pleasanton Real Estate Update

This is NOT your typical June inventory level! NOT even close! Historically we see June inventory levels above 100 total units and closer to 135-150 total attached and detached homes. Livermore and Pleasanton remain extremely strong with homes that are priced right still receiving multiple offers. I think you will find the following stats interesting. […]

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WHY BUY NOW?

This is a question that I am often asked and depending upon the market the answer varies. In our current market, we are seeing some areas with multiple offers and most cities with extremely low inventory levels for the month of June. This helps to keep values steady and or on the rise. With interest […]

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Summer-Ready Home

The summer is upon us and we can’t wait to spend some time outside of our homes with our families. Take these small steps to maximize your positive summer feelings! Check AC Unit First; change the system’s filter. Clogged and dirty filters make air conditioning systems work harder, stay on longer, and cost more to […]

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The Weekly Tri-Valley Market Update 5/25/2020

We continue to track the Tri-Valley activity since the SIP went into effect (3/17/20). Some cities are fairing better than others with lower inventory and some multiple offers. Most of the multiple offers we are seeing are on homes under 1.1M, priced well, or at fair market, good condition and in a good location.  Interest […]

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Home Security

By now we have all heard or seen the commercials of people thwarting would-be robbers from breaking in from a remote location like the gym by just speaking over their system and be honest, we all want that vigilante rush without any of the dangers of confrontation. But it is all so new and wired […]

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Summer is almost here, clean your screens

It’s such an easy thing to do and has such an impact from both sides of the window, yet an amazing amount of us balk at getting it done. Cleaning your screens reward you and your home so there is no time like the present waning summer. Take It Off Begin by removing screens from […]

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