About Contra Costa County, CA

I just sent a client details on a listing that came on the market today...and they are reviewing offers at 11:00 Monday morning!

That's maybe a little shorter than most, but you're not going to get much more than a week to make your offer on typical REO*. Be prepared for multiple offers and be prepared to offer more than list price.

Here in Walnut Creek the median list price for REO sales in the last 60 days was $699,838 but the median sale price was $738,000.

*REO - Acronym for Real Estate Owned, which is how banks term homes on which they have foreclosed and now own. In a perfect world they would like to have no assets in that category. We're a long way from that perfect world.

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"The Weekly Wrap Up"

Presented by Jason Wheeler

Okay so you have been getting these from me for a while now and I REALLY appreciate your continued support and reading! If you have been finding value in the nuggets I send each week I would truly appreciate if you would forward the info to any colleagues or clients that may find it useful!

Check out the newest and hottest loan programs and let me know if you would like to see if you fit into any of them. We were locking rates in this week at around 4.75% on a 30 Year Fixed with no points this week!

Hot Mortgage Programs at a Snapshot

• 95% Conventional Loans are Back in California!
• Contra Costa Mortgage Credit Certificates. Get up to 20% tax credits on interest paid on your mortgage throughout the year!
• 100% Financing with VA Loans!
• Government Programs up to 97% Financing. with $8,000 in Tax Credits for First time buyers and starting in 2010 $6,500 for 2nd home and investment properties.
• FHA HUD Financing Incentive. $100 down payment gets you in a home!
• Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Refinance Plus! HARP Refinance your home up to 125% of the value.
• Concord CA Affordable Housing and First Time Home Buyer down payment assistance up to $40,000!
• No Appraisal Required on Home Path Loans. Fannie Mae REO properties

Here we are wrapping up Friday 11/20/2009 rates have dipped a bit lower and have been relatively flat for the past few days with the trend pointing even lower for during next week. You can look at weekly rate trends Here.

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Until Next time Here is to your success! Jason Wheeler 925-285-2172

FOOD DRIVE
FOR
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
Volunteer Food Pantry
Assisting Families in Need in Our District Community

Families in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District need your help. There is a food pantry at the District office which is a maintained by group of volunteers. Child Welfare and Attendance Liaisons (CWAs), School Psychologists and other District employees pick up boxes of food from the District office and deliver them to families in need. As food is donated, volunteers check expiration dates, box up the food (emergency 3-4 day supply) and store excess food in cabinets in their main lunchroom. All volunteers help during their lunch hour or after work.

The food pantry is not just for the holidays. This is a year round project. Please consider organizing a donation station at your school either by asking your school administrator directly or going through your PTA, PTO, or PFC organization. It's simple, fill up some cans or barrels, then email or call Lori Amenta at amental@mdusd.k12.ca.us or 682-8000 ext 4002 and make arrangements to drop off your donations. This is a great way for your school communities and your scouts to help families in our immediate area, as all donations are given out to families in our District. This is also a wonderful community service project for your girls to be involved with. If you have any questions about setting up your donations please call Gina Soleimanieh at 925-429-0433. Thank you.

Top 10 Items to Donate

Peanut Butter
Rice
Canned Fruit
Cereal
Canned Tuna
Canned Chicken
Whole Beans
Canned Chili
Pasta Sauce & Pasta
Canned Vegetables

Other Suggested Items to Donate

Soup (Cans or Instant)
Crackers
Macaroni and Cheese
Jam/Jelly
Protein Power Bars
Granola Bars
Individual snacks such as:
Cheese & Crackers
PB & Crackers
Velveeta Cheese
Instant Powder Drinks
Canned Evaporated Milk
Juices -- no refrigeration
Pickles
Mayo
Mustard
Catsup

All Nonperishable Items Accepted

It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in Pleasanton CA. The city of Pleasanton California has it all; historic downtown with chic boutiques, awesome schools, multiple parks & recreation areas, access to the Iron Horse Trail, favorable climate and great deals on Pleasanton CA real estate! Use this link to Search the MLS for Pleasanton CA condos and Pleasanton California townhomes for sale. What do condos in Pleasanton CA sell for?

Click here to request a list of all townhomes and condos for sale in Pleasanton including address, photos and description.

This Real Estate Market Snapshot for November 19, 2009 reveals that there are currently 27 townhomes and condos for sale in Pleasanton CA.*

• 0 - Studio units are currently available for sale
• 1 - One Bedroom unit is currently for sale priced at $199,900.
• 16 - Two Bedroom units, priced from $185,000 to $459,000
• 7 - Three Bedroom units, priced from $279,900 to $440,550
• 3 - Four Bedroom units, priced from $325,000 to $1,549,000
• No - Five Bedroom units are currently available for sale

14 condo and townhome sales closed during the month of October 2009, including:

• 2 - One Bedroom units sold, selling prices ranged from $210,000 to $230,000
• 4 - Two Bedroom unit sold, selling prices ranged from $195,000 to $235,000
• 7- Three Bedroom units sold, selling prices ranged from $285,000 to $522,000
• 1 - Four Bedroom unit sold at a selling price of $600,000 .

For details including address, photos, description, list price and selling price on all 16 townhomes and condos that sold in Pleasanton during October, click here for Pleasanton CA condos and Pleasanton CA townhome sales during October 2009

Click here to receive ongoing monthly real estate market snapshots for condos and townhomes for sale in Pleasanton CA

Are you interested in what is going on in the hyper-local real estate market at this moment? The market snapshot shows homes for sale and homes recently sold, including price as well as community and school information. Click here to create your own, up to the minute market snapshot directly from the MLS.

For more information on condos for sale in Pleasanton CA, please contact:
Vickie Nagy REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI e-PRO, SRES - CA DRE Lic. #01363932
(925) 407-7987 or click to e-mail Vickie Nagy
OR
Steve Nagy REALTOR®, - CA DRE Lic. #01863790
(925) 407-7853 or click to e-mail Steve Nagy

Buying or selling Pleasanton CA real estate, or looking for condos for sale in Pleasanton CA contact us as were are skilled agents, offering extensive knowledge and strong negotiation skills.

Search for Homes For Sale - Keller Williams Realty

Visit Pleasanton CA Real Estate for median home prices, local information & featured listings.

* Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTOR'S® MLS (for the monthly period from the first through the last day of the month). Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

Royal Rangers

My two oldest boys, Nelson and Corbin, and I just completed a first aid and CPR course through Royal Rangers provided by the National Safety Counsel.

First Aid has not changed much sense I took my Scouting First Aid badge, but it has changed some and the refresher course is always good. My sons took this course to Earn their Gold Merit for First Aid (and becsue when I have my heart attack I want them to know what to do).

This is just one of the great things they learn in Rangers. Not only does it provide the basic skill but it gives them confidence and teaches leadership.

If you are around here and want to know more about Outpost 5 of the local Royal Rangers or about Royal Rangers in general let me know.