Brentwood, CA

Janson's Greatest Day of Baseball!

What made Janson's Baseball Jamboree such a great day? Did he make a fantastic play, have a home run, score a run? No to all of these!

Janson did squeak out one little hit, but nothing more remarkable; unless you want to count 4 strike outs.

But as a dad something very special happened today. I always tell my kids to work hard and apply themselves. That effort is more important than talent. Sports is a way of teaching life lessons.

Normally he has to be forced to practice with me. He doesn't want to put in any extra effort. He is distracted and spends a lot of time playing in the dirt rather than watching the game.

But last night Janson came and asked me if I would take him early so he could practice his batting! I was thrilled. During the game he tried hard to pay attention. He was distracted here and there, but he moved on every ball hit. Nothing got by him (nothing came to him), but he ran towards the ball when every it was near him.

After the game driving home he asked me what prioritize are!! From a 7 year old! Then he asked me what my prioritize where. I told him God, My Family, and humanity. Then I explained that different people have different gifts and abilities and what we need to do is search out what God wants from us and do the best we can towards that end.

He shared his some of his dreams with me and his goal of being a baseball star.

As a dad to hear my son finally starting to get it and having a goal and a vision for himself was really touching.

I don't know if he will be a Baseball Star, but I know he will be a Star at something.

What will my Brentwood Property Taxes be?

Property Tax rates in Brentwood like all California are generally based on the same formula. As you get into Newer areas and more urban areas they can tend to be a little higher as I will explain.

In California Property Taxes are by statute 1% of the assessed value. The assessed value can only climb 2% a year. So if you buy a house for 300,000.00 that will be it's tax basis. The next year the Maximum it can be is 309,000.00. Your Brentwood Property Taxes will not go up much from year to year.

Now local governments have got around this with some votes and special assessments so generally it can run over 1% sometimes 1.1 or 1.2 it really varies per house and area. In addition some properties have a Mello Roos assessment or other special assessment district with a flat fee leveled every year that is not based on the value of the property. There is no Mello Roos in Brentwood Ca.

If your are interested in a property let me know and I will get you a copy of the current Property Tax bill which will show the flat assessments and the percentage used to determine the balance of the Property Tax based on sale value.

There are other subtle issues in regard to your Brentwood Property Tax Bill, but this is the basics you need to know if Buying a Home in Brentwood.

For your Real Estate needs in Brentwood or Beyond call 925-260-4321.

Summerset Home Prices in Brentwood 2011 Trends.

Summerset Homes in Brentwood are one of the finest and most affordable Gated 55+ communities in Northern California.

Each of the four Summerset Communities offers club houses, pools, Billiards, gyms, libraries, walking and biking trails, tennis courts, bocce courts and Golf course homes, and gates with guards on duty.

Summerset Homes range from small affordable duets priced under $200,000.00 to large Luxury Homes with 3 car garages. There is a Summerset Home for everyone 55+ (or with a spouse 55+). Find the right Summerset Home for you! Home Point Real Estate is here to help you as your Summerset Homes guide. Providing access and helping you get the home of your dreams.

Prices on Summerset Homes in 2011 held steady according to the chart based on Price Per Square Foot (PPSF). Price can vary widely due to the relatively small number of sales. Sales Ranged from 1 to 8 every month with sales volume spiking towards the end of summer and tapering off the rest of the year.

With falling Interest Rates we have the great situation of values holding steady while the actual cost of owning one of these fine Summerset Homes falling.

Now is the time to Buy a Summerset Home in Brentwood Ca. For more information on Summerset Homes call 925-260-4321.

Brentwood Pony League Jamboree

Well the Baseball Season is getting ready to start and all over East County young Ball Players have been practicing and getting ready for the big day.

Well on Saturday March 10 and Sunday March 11, 2012 it is Jamboree Baseball weekend. Most boys will play two games on Saturday and one on Sunday Afternoon. Generally these are abbreviated games for the younger boys I know they are about an hour each.

The Jamboree is a great way for the boys (and girls) to get warmed up and ready for league play starting latter this month. It also kicks of the two week spring Break here in East Contra Costa Schools.

Go to the Pony League Calendar and look up your favorite Team in it's Division and get out to the game.

Trilogy Homes In Brentwood

Trilogy is a dynamic 55+ Community in the Beautiful Northern California City of Brentwood.

It is hard to call it a retirement community with so many things to do. The club house at Trilogy is like a resort for your use with over 34,000 SF, two pools, state of the art Athletic Club, Day Spa, Tennis Courts, Bocce Courts and more. Over 6 miles of trails wind there way through the vineyard and nearby hills. Golf within minutes of the house and about water sports, fishing, and boating right in the heart of the Delta.

This secure gated community offers five parks within the different neighborhoods and over 30 models of homes.

Right now most Trilogy Homes are new sales. The sales office is more than happy to work with your local agent. Set up a tour of the facilities and we can show the resale homes on the market too and advise you of current specials on New Homes too.

The slide show and map below is all the Trilogy Homes currently for Resale on the Local MLS. Be sure to book mark this page to keep up with the Trilogy Homes available on the resale market.

If you are interested in Buying a Trilogy Home or are want information on Selling a Trilogy Home Home Point Real Estate is here to help. E-mail us or call us at 925-260-4321 and let us know what you are looking for at Trilogy Homes.

Trilogy Homes in Brentwood – an amazing community!