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Danville, CA Real Estate News

By Gary Ginsberg
(Area Pro Realty NorCal)
I had another meeting with CCCSD over the backyard sewer mains in the Las Lomitas subdivision in Danville CA. This affects 50 homes. I was informed that in response to my efforts the district is contemplating a proposal for a special assessment that would put the sewer main where it belongs..at the street! This was estimated at cost of about 1.1 M $ I believe the cost per owner is negligable compared to the enhancement in value and utility in return. These lots are almost all .25 acres and moving the sewer would enable owners to improve these homes and make them more competitive with surrounding neighborhoods.  
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By Mike Mueller
(Tech and Social Media Consultant)
This is the last of 17 entries I've written for the "Mortgage Creative Writing Challenge".    Whew! The traditional Japanese Haiku format follows the syllable pattern of 5 - 7 - 5.  The writer might bring in a word or concept (kiga) that evokes memories of a particular season.  The last line is usually in sharp contrast (caesura) to the body of the poem. I chose to backdrop each poem with a traditional Japanese watercolor or photograph.  Some in contrast, others not. To the Haiku purist the following might not be proper in the strict sense.  Your latitude is appreciated. Mortgage Haiku # 17   Why 17?  It is the total number of syllables in a Haiku, no other reason.Why separate them?  Each one should be read and engaged individually.  You can find my whole series here:  Mortgage Haiku  
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Bettencourt Ranch is one of the more popular places to live in Danville. Bettencourt Ranch is an unincorporated, gated community in Danville California that is situated within the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District.Market update for Bettencourt Ranch Danville CA including neighborhood homes for sale, pending and sold. Information is current as of March 24, 2008.*4 homes for sale in BettenCourt Ranch on March 24, 2008. This includes one home that is under a contingency contract and three active listings. The current median home price in Bettencourt Ranch is $1,071,500.1 home pending sale in BettenCourt Ranch. This four bedroom, three bath home with 2,738 square feet was listed at $899,900.3 homes sold since January 1 2008 in Bettencourt Ranch. The median sales pric...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Greenbrook in Danville CA is a sought after planned community that was launched in 1965. The Association consists of 784 homes and townhomes situated on 206 acres of mature landscaping including 24 acres of parks, creeks and walking paths. Convenient shopping and downtown Danville are just minutes away by foot or bicycle on the Iron Horse Trail.Greenbrook boasts a million dollar recreation area that serves as a central meeting place for an active community hosting a variety of clubs, groups and social events.  Award winning Greenbrook Elementary and Charlotte Wood Middle Schools are an easy walk for most of its children down its private greenbelts through park settings. Greenbrook is active in many ways including activities for all ages.  The recreation area is located in the center of ...
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By Gary Ginsberg
(Area Pro Realty NorCal)
According to latest on discussed Danville,CA prescriptive easement of backyard sewer main, my source at Landamerica Commonwealth informs me the CCCSD resolution amendment indeed shows in the public record on each of the listed parcel #'s. I have not personally confirmed this but if true my thank you to the responsible parties at CCCSD. I don't really know if my letter to First American precipitated this chain of events. I do know that the positive results were achieved without lawyers or acrimony. CCCSD acted as a responsible party within the constraints of the situation. Prescriptive easements are grey area in real estate. No public record usually exists of these easements, even when it's a sewer main in the backyard when most sewer mains are at the street. This amendment in the public...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Mark your calendars! The 31st annual Spring Gala Art Show will be held Saturday evening, March 29, 2008 at the Pioneer Art Gallery (located at 524 Hartz Avenue in downtown Danville, California). The exhibit runs from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.The two-dimensional works of 79 talented artists will be showcased. All pieces will be juried-in and are offered for sale. Bring your checkbook or just come and have fun.  This event is proudly sponsored by ADAS (The Alamo Danville Artist's Society)When buying or selling Danville CA real estate, contact me as I am a skilled agent, offering extensive area knowledge and strong negotiation skills and am truly focused on "Getting You Where You Need to Be!"Considering a Move to the East Bay?Do you want to Buy or Sell a...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
March 15, 2008 - 2 REO Foreclosure properties sold and closed during the period from February 1, 2008 through March 15, 2008.•·         A two bedroom, one and a half bath townhouse with 1,012 square feet listed for $319,900 and sold for $319,000•·         A single family detached home with four bedrooms, three baths listed for $895,000 and sold for $885,000March 15, 2008 - There are 5 REO foreclosure listings in Danville CA currently pending on the MLS.•·         One is a  condo that was listed at $399,900•·         One is a detached single family homes that was listed at $920,000•·         Two are townhouses that were listed at $479,900 and $530,000•·         One is a duet that was listed at $624,500March 15, 2008 - CURRENT INVENTORY - There are 6 REO foreclosure listings in Danville C...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
The February 2008 median home price in Danville CA was $850,000 for single family detached homes. There were 19 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $1,685,000, the lowest price home sold for $677,500. The average selling price of detached single family homes for February 2008 in Danville California was $952,394. The February 2008 median home price in Danville CA was $515,000 for attached homes including duets, condos and townhomes. There were 7 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $639,000, the lowest price unit sold for $393,000. The average selling price of attached homes for February 2008 in Danville California was $534,428. Click here to receive regular market updates for Danville California Real EstateWhen buying or selling ...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Okay, I'm impressed!  Lennar does it again. I spoke with a fellow Realtor about the value I perceived in Lennar Homes' "Everything You Want. Everything You Need" homes. Her response was that since the homes come with everything, there are no choices left to make and no customization. Not so! There is a granite selection, a cabinetry color selection, flooring colors, etc. What there is NOT, is need for messy customization jobs after you move in. These homes even deliver with a wall mounted Sony 46" Bravia HDTV (flat panel LCD)so you don't have to go to the delay, trouble and expense of acquiring and arranging installation for your new flat panel HDTV. How cool is that?I'll share the kitchen features with you, but you'll have to contact me directly for the owner's suite features and bath ...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Shapell Homes is closing out the builder models in Wendt Ranch at the current time and there are some great buying opportunities here! Available homes range from approximately 2,460 square feet o 4,363 square feet and the buyer incentives I was quoted on February 15th were outstanding. I won't quote them specifically as they are subject to change, but call me now to preview these fine homes and let's go make a deal!Wendt Ranch homes have flowing open floor plans and well appointed details. In the contemporary kitchens you'll find CorianTM or granite tile countertops, convenient under cabinet task lighting, a spacious pantry, tilt-out spice rack to cooktop, roll-out pt/pan drawer under cooktop and other popular amenities. The custom details interiors include custom radius wall corners, c...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Danville California, with it's charming historical downtown and excellent schools (part of the San Ramon Valley United School District) has long been a desirable place to call home. Danville generally ranks high on the list for home buyers in the East Bay. However, the holiday season, the weight of lender limits and the days and weeks of rain had put a bit of a damper on open house traffic during December. Traffic's up the in the last few weeks and buyers are out there mingling with the shoppers.  There is a difference in motivation between a buyer and shopper...a shopper is the first step on the path toward becoming a buyer (at some point the future)I was compelled to add attending open houses to my list of Danville CA Faves as a result of my open house yesterday in Danville CA. It was...
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By Gary Ginsberg
(Area Pro Realty NorCal)
I have been dealing with a situation that concerns me as a homeowner and Realtor...The problem: A sewer main in an unconventional location running through the middle of my backyard as well as 50 neighbors. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District holds a "prescriptive" easement to maintain the system.This easement was not revealed on the preliminary title report or TDS at time of sale. In other words undisclosed by owner , realtor, and title co.The title co maintains that the easement essentially doesn't exist because it is not indexed by the usual grantor/grantee method and easement declaration is not constructive notice.I am empathetic of both parties positions but would like to point out that leaves potential homeowners in a quandary...who is responsible for disclosing the long ter...
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By Gary Ginsberg
(Area Pro Realty NorCal)
Danville, CA 94526 Issue: Sewer MainA sewer easement declaration from 1977 against all lots in Los Lomitas subdivision #1 is unreported by First American in a purchase dating Dec 31, 1991. The  sewer easement is not placed where permitted by subdivision CC&R 's at perimeter of property, restricts possible present and future utility and desirability of subject property, resulting in a loss. Present owner will be obligated to disclose this fact upon sale. Restrictions placed on building additions, in ground pool, or additional garage space affect market value for present and future owners.   Time line 1991 TDS was filled out by seller and no disclosure was made of sewer main or easement for sewer main through middle of backyard. See exhibit 1.  1991 Preliminary title report issued by Firs...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Danville California, with it's charming historical downtown and excellent schools (part of the San Ramon Valley United School District) has long been a desirable place to call home. Danville generally ranks high on the list for home buyers in the East Bay. However, the holiday season, the weight of lender limits and the days and weeks of rain had put a bit of a damper on open house traffic during December. Traffic's up the in the last few weeks and buyers are out there mingling with the shoppers.  There is a difference in motivation between a buyer and shopper...a shopper is the first step on the path toward becoming a buyer (at some point the future)I was compelled to add attending open houses to my list of Danville CA Faves as a result of my open house yesterday in Danville CA. It was...
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By Vickie Nagy, Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen
(Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate)
Don’t miss this exciting event in downtown Danville this Sunday, February 10, 2008. It’s being held inside the Railroad Centre at 125 Railroad Ave from 9am until 3pm. Admission is free. Don’t know what Aunt Fanny’s button collection might be worth? Bring it along with you. There’s an appraisal clinic from 10am until 2 pm. Cost is just $10 per appraisal and proceeds benefit the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. After browsing through the eclectic offering of antiques, paintings, sculptures, carvings and other arts, take time to enjoy a stroll through historic Downtown Danville California. See you there! When buying or selling Danville CA real estate, contact me as I am a skilled agent, offering extensive area knowledge and strong negotiation skills and am truly focused on "Getting You Wher...
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By Gary Ginsberg
(Area Pro Realty NorCal)
I attended the 2/7/08 meeting of the CCCSD and was surprised I was the only resident of the Las Lomitas subdivision present out of 50 homeowners. The resolution amendment was introduced as needed to rectify the problem of original 1977 resolution ...meant to further constructive notice of backyard sewer main...I registered to speak and upon being called read the opinion of the chief title officer of Landamerica Commonwealth that the resolution amendment is not constuctive notice as no rights are granted by individual owners....I personally believe every homeowner or potential homeowner,realtor and title officer should show an interest because the issue is that a title co is stating they have no legal responsibility to disclose a recorded notice regaarding an unobservable sewer main in a...
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