Mortgage and Market Update for November 4th Economic News: Once again news out of Europe on the progress of handling their sovereign debt crisis is having a major effect on our markets. Last week stocks rallied on the news that the situation in Greece may be under control only to be unwound by the Greek Prime Minister. This has produced a nice rally in our mortgage rates this week with the stock market under pressure. As far as US economic news is concerned there was nothing really earth shattering. The Federal Open Market Committee announcement on Wednesday reiterated that interest rates will stay at low levels through mid 2013 and the economy still has “significant downside risk”. The unemployment rate slid to 9% from 9.1% and 80,000 jobs were added which was less than expected.Mortga... 11/04/2011

Market Report Alamo CA Real Estate October 2011 Median Home Price Homes for Sale Alamo CA November 1, 2011 As an unincorporated community Alamo, named by the Spanish in 1850 for the poplar trees that lined San Ramon Creek, does not have a government of its own. Police services are provided by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Fire and EMS services are provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Click for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Homes For Sale in Alamo CA Currently on the Market Click here to see all currently listed homes for sale in Alamo CA with pictures, feature descriptions, maps, and walk scores. All listing details are updated daily. Shown below are Alamo CA real estate trends* in charts for the year to date history of Single Family H... 11/02/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the first ten months of 2011 versus the same time period in 2010 for Alamo, CA 94507. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and there will be micro markets in every town. The Alamo market is showing a bit of a slow down from 2010 in sales while pricing in the Single Family space has rebounded to basically unchanged from last month. Marketing times remain stable. The attached home information varies greatly as the data sample is too small to really reach any conclusions. Contact me for more in depth information about the Real Estate Market in Alamo. 11/01/2011

  DOM Address LP SP BT SqFt BR Bth Lot SqFt 168 136 SUGARLOAF CT $549,950 $540,000 DU 1891 3 2 3600 35 12 Linden Court $710,000 $710,000 DE 1840 4 2 23,125 65 2 N JACKSON WAY $719,000 $600,000 DE 1983 3 2 28,314 18 2383 ROUNDHILL DR $930,000 $900,000 DE 2896 4 3 17,600 14 281 LA SERENA AVE $1,250,000 $1,200,000 DE 1987 3 2 25,730 33 291 ACACIA LN $1,285,000 $1,275,500 DE 2542 4 3 43,500 17 309 Golden Grass Drive $1,649,990 $1,455,670 DE 4771 4 3 17,603 38 114 LA SONOMA WAY $1,795,000 $1,685,000 DE 5501 5 5 23,100 38 125 LA SONOMA WAY $2,099,000 $1,900,000 DE 5508 5 5 22,000 104 1979 GREEN VALLEY RD $2,200,000 $2,060,000 DE 4570 4 3 183,387 10/30/2011

The following numbers represent the current concentration of Short Sales in Pending Sale Status versus Traditional Sales in Pending Sale Status for Alamo, CA 94507 as of October 19th 2011. Please keep in mind that this only reflects the market on the specific day quoted.  Alamo Short Sales take time and may be represented over several months in this data while traditional sales close escrow in the 30-60 day range.  Additional Short Sale Information Available for Alamo 10/19/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the first nine months of 2011 versus the same time period in 2010 for Alamo, CA 94507. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and there will be micro markets in every town. The Alamo market is showing a bit of a slow down from 2010 in sales while pricing in the Single Family space has moderately declined. Marketing times remain stable. The attached home information varies greatly as the data sample is too small to really reach any conclusions. 10/12/2011

The following numbers represent the current Foreclosure Sold Inventory data as well as the current "Active" and "Sale Pending" data for Bank Owned (REO) properties in Alamo, CA 94507 for the month of September 2011. In the Active/Pending segment of bank owned homes the high price is $1,795,000 and $619,900 is the low price. Keep in mind that the Sold Price Data versus the List Price Data does not reflect any price reductions which may have occurred. For more detailed information of the current Foreclosure/REO market in Alamo please call. PREVIEW CURRENT BANK OWNED HOMES FOR SALE IN ALAMO 10/10/2011

Mortgage and Market Update for October 7th Economic News: The equity markets regained their footing this week on the back of more aggressive measures from the European Union to get their debt crisis under control. The market reports in the US, while far from stellar, were not bad at all. The ISM Manufacturing Index was above estimates and the ISM Non-Manufacturing report beat consensus as well. There was a lot of news on the employment front this week with the ADP Employment Report, Weekly Jobless Claims as well as today’s Employment Situation. The results were all on the upside of expectations and the unemployment rate held steady at 9.1%. Next week is fairly quiet with respect to economic news.Mortgage Markets: Treasuries and Mortgage Backed Securities have lost a bit of ground this w... 10/07/2011

Stonegate is a community in Alamo California.  It is off Livorna Road and Stonegate Dive, an exclusive, gated community in East Alamo featuring custom and semi custom homes in secluded setting near the foot of Mt. Diablo, the beauty of hills and mature trees blend with luxury homes making this community one of the most desirable communities in the East Bay. semi-custom homes range in size between 2800 sq ft and 3100 sq ft on 8000 to 10,000 sq ft lots, most custom homes range in size from 3000 to 6000 sq ft, with lots in the 1/4 acre to 2/3 acre range. Many homes have stunning views of hills or Mt. Diablo.  Home sales are very active recently in Stonegate Community, currently there are 6 homes on the market, some are custom homes, some are semi custom homes, prices are ranging from $1,04... 10/06/2011

People live in the Bay Area know how expensive Alamo’s housing is, it is the Malibu in the Bay Area.  To many people, Alamo is out of their reach.  Why is Alamo so attractive and desirable?  Alamo is an unincorporated  community, population is around 15,000. It is very conveniently located off I680, less than 30 miles away from San Francisco, short drive to downtown Walnut Creek.  Iron Horse trail and the Mt. Diablo are all very close.  Alamo is included in San Ramon Valley School District which is one of the best in the country.  The characteristic of Alamo is a small town atmosphere, rolling hills and a lot of Oak trees., people in Alamo are very nice and it is simply a great community to live.  The change of housing market in the last few years and the low mortgage interest rates hav... 10/05/2011

There are 98 homes are active listings in Alamo CA on MLS as of today Oct 2 2011. 93 of these are detached homes, 1 condos, 3 town homes, 1 duet home.  The highest for sale price is $11,800,000, the lowest for sale price is $286,500. Average for sale price is $1,577,765, median for sale price is $1,349,000. 9 of these are foreclosure homes, 12 are short sale listings.  Opportunity to find a great home at a increditble value has never been better, so don't delay, call or email me, I am local and know the neighborhood, will help you find a home. 10/02/2011

Market Report Alamo CA Real Estate September 2011 Median Home Price Homes for Sale Alamo CA October 1, 2011 As an unincorporated community Alamo, named by the Spanish in 1850 for the poplar trees that lined San Ramon Creek, does not have a government of its own. Police services are provided by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Fire and EMS services are provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Click for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Homes For Sale in Alamo CA Currently on the Market Click here to see all currently listed homes for sale in Alamo CA with pictures, feature descriptions, maps, and walk scores. All listing details are updated daily. Shown below are Alamo CA real estate trends* in charts for the year to date history of Single Family ... 10/02/2011

The following numbers represent the current Foreclosure Sold Inventory data as well as the current "Active" and "Sale Pending" data for Bank Owned (REO) properties in Alamo, CA 94507 for the month of August 2011. In the Active/Pending segment of bank owned homes the high price is $1,795,000 and $619,900 is the low price. Keep in mind that the Sold Price Data versus the List Price Data does not reflect any price reductions which may have occurred. For more detailed information of the current Foreclosure/REO market in Alamo please call. PREVIEW CURRENT BANK OWNED HOMES FOR SALE IN ALAMO 09/28/2011

Daily Housing Market Update for Alamo, CA (09-25-2011) The following report is a breakdown of the DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY Home Sales and Housing Market for Alamo, CA. CURRENT INVENTORY CURRENT ACTIVTY INVENTORY STATS.   Total For Sale 96 Normal Sales 81 (84%) Foreclosures 3 (3%) Short Sales 11 (11%) INVENTORY BREAKDOWN   1-2 Bedrooms 4 3 Bedrooms 12 4 Bedrooms 42 5+ Bedrooms 38 NEW LISTINGS   Listed Today 0 Listed Last 7 Days 2 Listed Last 30 Days 17 SALES MOMEMTUM   Sold Today 0 (0 Pend) Sold Last 7 Days 3 (3 Pend) Sold Last 30 days 12 (12 Pend) Sold Last 60 days 33 (18 Pend) 60 DAY STATISTICS   1-2 Bedrooms 1 3 Bedrooms 6 4 Bedrooms 18 5+ Bedrooms 8 60 DAY SALE TYPE   Regular Sales 25 (76%) REO's 2 (6%) Short Sales 6 (18%) If you are interesting in finding out more information about th... 09/26/2011

ALAMO Home Staging Transformation ~~ From a 1970's Custom TO a 2011 CUSTOM Home!   Recently my home staging company had the opportunity to "Re-Position" a Custom Home in Alamo.  The "Re-Positioning" was going from Custom 1970....TO.....Custom 2011! What was trendy and very fashionable in 1970 seems dated and unappealing to today's buyer.  Much like clothes...fashion changes and we needed to bring this home into Today's Market! This was a collaborative effort with the Realtor, Frank Salmen of Alain Pinel, who I have partnered with over the last 6 years.  He has a reputation for taking this type of home and making it new again and it's always my pleasure to "team up" with him to re-vamp, re-vive and Re-Position a home!   Here's our latest project:   GREAT Room ~ Before   GREAT Room ~~ 201... 09/24/2011

The following numbers represent the current concentration of Short Sales in Pending Sale Status versus Traditional Sales in Pending Sale Status for Alamo, CA 94507 as of September 22nd 2011. Please keep in mind that this only reflects the market on the specific day quoted.  Alamo Short Sales take time and may be represented over several months in this data while traditional sales close escrow in the 30-60 day range. Please call for additional information on the Short Sale Market in Alamo. 09/22/2011

Open House - 2469 Biltmore, Alamo CA ~~ Gated California Spanish Villa   Villa Cerrada Espanol ~~ A Gated California Spanish Villa hidden from view on the 17th fairway at Round Hill Country Club.  Dramatic 30 X 30 Great Room with a massive 14' high wood beamed ceiling and solid wall cobblestone fireplace conversation room with walls of glass. This home has been expertly updated for TODAY'S Buyer! Features: 3100+ Sq Ft 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Hardwood Floors Office Breakfast Room Open views of the 17th Fairway Located at:  2469 Biltmore Dr, Alamo   Offered at:  $1,375,000   OPEN HOUSE:  Sunday 9/18  ~~  1:00 - 4:00   For a Private Showing Contact: Frank Salmen 925-979-9015   Home Staging: Sensational Home Staging 925-413-9131       09/17/2011

The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the first eight months of 2011 versus the same time period in 2010 for Alamo, CA 94507. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and there will be micro markets in every town. The Alamo market is showing a bit of a slow down from 2010 in sales while pricing in the Single Family space has remained steady. The attached home information varies greatly as the data sample is too small to really reach any conclusions. 09/13/2011

Market Report Alamo CA Real Estate August 2011 Median Home Price Homes for Sale Alamo CA September 2, 2011 Alamo was named by the Spanish in 1850 for the poplar trees that lined San Ramon Creek. As an unincorporated community, Alamodoes not have a government of its own. Police services are provided by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Fire and EMS services are provided by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. Click for more from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Homes For Sale in Alamo CA currently on the marketClick here to see all currently listed homes for sale in Alamo CA with pictures, feature descriptions, maps, and walk scores. All listing details are updated daily. Shown below are Alamo CA real estate trends* in charts for the year to date history of Single ... 09/02/2011

I heard that there will be a big party in Alamo, and everyone is invited.  It is 29th annual Music and Wine Festival on Sept. 10, you don't want to miss this. If you like Music, wine and food, this is a party you don't want to miss. Hosted by Alamo Rotary Club, the purpose of the event is to raise money for the music programs in our schools, what a great cause, have fun and support our schools all at once. When: Sept. 10, Saturday from noon to 11:00 PM Where: in the parking lot of Alamo Plaza who should attend: Everyone, what kind activities: During the day, musical groups from the schools will perform, beginning at noon. in the evening, starting at 8:00 PM, the Cruise Tones will play hits from the 50's to today, dancing along if you wish. Detroit Disciples will play at 4:00 PM.  there ... 09/01/2011