Walnut Creek, CA

ATM Machines:
I found some websites you can look at to find No-Fee ATMs near you. Fees can be as high as $5 a transaction, and that definitely adds up!

www.allpointnetwork.com, just enter an address or zip code to find a no-fee ATM near you.

www.moneypass.com, also includes driving directions.

Going Out:
My daughter subscribes to www.goldstar.com. If you like going out but don't like paying full price, this site is for you. She receives almost daily emails with discounts on events in our area. These include comedy shows, plays, live music, art events and more. It's a great way to do fun things in your area without spending too much money!

Need more (or less) stuff?
Try www.freecycle.com. Freecycle is a yahoo group you join for your local area. You can post to the group asking for items you need or offering items you no longer need. Everything just has to be free.

- Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 32 years. She works with Diablo Realty in Walnut Creek and is consistently a top producer. Terrylynn is a local expert, please contact her for any Real Estate needs, or with a question about the area.

I was talking to Empire Realty Broker Associate Julie Dudum the other day about Downtown Walnut Creek. Julie is an experienced real estate professional who lives in Downtown Walnut Creek and has a great sense of the community and why it is such a great place to call home!

Q: Julie, tell me about Downtown Walnut Creek and the homes in that area. Why are they different?

A: Each home in Downtown Walnut Creek is different and cuter than the next - they are truly the gems of Walnut Creek. Most homes downtown were built in the 1920s or 1930s and exude so much charm and character. Each home evokes a feeling! There is a tremendous amount of pride among homeowners in downtown. Many are original owners! Typically when a new family moves into the neighborhood, they are greeted with warmth and a very welcoming feeling, characteristic of yesteryear. My clients love the convenience of being so close to downtown as well.

Q: For children, what school districts are kids a part of downtown?

A: For elementary and middle school they are in the Walnut Creek School District and for high school they are in the Acalanes School District

Q: You live downtown, correct? Tell me about that and the unique home you are in.

Q: Yes, I live downtown in the Almond Shuey District and absolutely love it. In my neighborhood there are families, retired couples, executives, original homeowners, and more. The home we live in was the mayor's home in the 1930s, so it has a ton of historic and sentimental meaning to my family and to the city of Walnut Creek.

Q: What do you love most about this neighborhood?

A: I love the historic feeling that this neighborhood has. No two homes are the same! I love the close-knit community that is felt downtown. In fact, every year in August there is an Almond Shuey block party and is something we look forward to every year. it's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbors.

Thank you Julie! Do you have a special community you'd like to tell us about in the East Bay? Drop us a line or leave us a comment here!

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For the statisticians and other folks who prefer graphs to see what's going on a specific market, here's a snapshot of what it looks like in Walnut Creek CA, comparing the market activity the past two years, starting in October 2007 - October 2009.

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY When there are more buyers than there are sellers, it means that it's a seller's market. The higher the months inventory, the more it becomes a seller's market. Traditionally, if the the months inventory is more than six months, it's a buyer's market, and vice versa.

In Walnut Creek the months' inventory was 8.2 months in October 2007, and 2.2 in October 2009 --- 73% decrease.

UNDER CONTRACT

• October 2009 reports the highest peak, with 155 homes in contract compared to only 65 in October 20007 and 85 in October 2008.
• December 2007 reported the fewest contracts. The following year, December 2008 recorded 68 homes in contract.

MEDIAN PRICE The median price was the lowest in February 2009 and bounced back in April. Nonetheless, the general trend seems to be downwards. October 2009's median price is the next lowest point. Sellers may have to adjust their expectations depending on current market values.

SUPPLY AND DEMAND Here's a good way to correlate number of properties sold (demand) with number of properties for sale (supply). .

DAYS ON MARKET So, how long do the Walnut Creek properties stay on the market before they have accepted offers? With the exception of February 2008 where the average days on market peaked to nearly 100 days, the average days on market is steady at between 60-70 days.



So...what are these graphs telling you?

During October 2009 the median home price in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek was $300,000 for attached homes including condos and town houses*. There were 44 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $498,500 (a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with 1,760 square feet), and the lowest price unit sold for $64,000 (a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit with 760 square feet of living space. The average selling price of attached homes for October 2009 in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek California was $216,457 after being on the market an average of 55 days. Your Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA real estate market update was written November 1, 2009. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end:

What did 1625 Canyonwood Ct. Unit #1 in Rossmoor sell for? 1625 Canyonwood Ct., Unit #1 in Rossmoor sold for $64,000 after 3 days on the market:

What did 2621 Saklan Indian Dr. in Rossmoor sell for? 2621 Saklan Indian Dr. in Rossmoor sold for $498,500 after 46 days on the market:

How to get there?
Rossmoor is located West of Walnut Creek off of Tice Valley Road.

Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA! There are currently 60 attached homes pending sale in Rossmoor Walnut Creek CA. The pending home prices range from $55,000 to $925,000 with an average asking price of $311,354.

Sales of detached single family homes in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek CA, an active adult community are quite rare as there are only 68 detached single family homes in Rossmoor of Walnut Creek. There were no reported sales of a single family home in October 2009.

No single family homes in Rossmoor are currently pending sale. There are currently no single family homes for sale in Rossmoor.

Please send Rossmoor of Walnut Creek CA real estate market updates to me
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As of November 1, 2009 there are currently 137 properties on the market in Rossmoor Walnut Creek CA, 136 of these are attached homes.

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.

Buying or selling a home in Rossmoor CA or Walnut Creek CA real estate, contact us as we are skilled agents, offering extensive knowledge and strong negotiation skills who are truly focused on "Getting You Where You Need to Be!"

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Recent archives of Real Estate Market Updates for Homes for Sale in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek CA include:

August 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
July 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
June 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
May 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
April 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
March 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
February 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
January 2009 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
December 2008 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
November 2008 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
October 2008 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
September 2008 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA
August 2008 Rossmoor CA real estate market update and homes for sale in Rossmoor CA

* 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.

I received a mailing from my local water district reminding me it is time to reduce outdoor watering. According to their mailer at this time of year, even if the weather is warm, we can reduce our watering to:

Lawns: 1 to two days per week
Shrubs & Trees: No more than 1 day per week

My local water district also offers coupons for discounts on garden mulch and car washes that recycle their water, rebates on high efficiency toilets and clothes washers, free water-use surveys and more. It may be worth checking with your own local water company to see if they have freebies and/or incentives!

- Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 32 years. She works with Diablo Realty in Walnut Creek and is consistently a top producer. Terrylynn is a local expert, please contact her for any Real Estate needs, or with a question about the area.