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Clayton, CA 94517 Market statistics, sold data and housing trends

Clayton, CA a fabulous small city nestled beneath our gorgeous Mt. Diablo State Park . So much to offer in Clayton. I know, because it is where I call home myself!

Just in the last month or so in Clayton we've seen our own Oktoberfest, Labor Day soapbox derby, a weekly Farmer's Market and our bi-weekly Music in the Grove. Our walking trails are consistently voted TOPS, and Clayton itself is on the list of America's BEST CITIES to live in! Oh, and you'll often horses and riders walking thru town (or tied up behind the local saloon), coyotes roaming around and wild turkeys galore - seemingly unaware Thanksgiving is, oh, but a month away! For dining, playing, relaxing and living, you couldn't find a better place than Clayton, CA.

Check out www.CNNMoney.com for more on the Best Places to Live 2009 featuring CLAYTON!

So, now that I've talked about how great Clayton is to live... what about the homes for sale in Clayton?

There are some really good housing opportunities now. Prices have come down from the highs a few years ago and you can get a lot of house for your money here in Clayton as compared to neighboring Walnut Creek. Schools are TOP NOTCH and both the elementary school and middle school in Clayton are California Distinguished Schoools, the best in the area. The widely respected API score at Mt. Diablo Elementary School is 911. Huge gains. Diablo View Middle School is also distinguished with an API score of WELL over 800 and is the newest of middle schools in the entire district. Beautiful joint use gym, and a campus less than 15 years old offers air conditioning and all the latest technologies. Parental involvement at our local schools assure the success of our schools.

So, now let's talk housing stats, and market trends. Take a look, and contact me for more information, the full report on Clayton or other nearby cities, and what it all means:

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Walnut Creek, CA Median Pricing Chart by zip code

I have access to some fabulous Contra Costa County statistics and beautiful visual charts, so thought I'd share some local Contra Costa cities and their median pricing by zip code.

Here is Walnut Creek:

Just another beautiful day on the mountain . . .

Hey locals, have you explored the paradise that is in our backyard lately? If not, I decided to give you just a small taste of what you're missing. You can get a Mt. Diablo trail map at REI, at the ranger stations and at most bookstores. I got mine at Clayton Book Store in Clayton. For anyone new to Contra Costa, you have a real treat in store for you. This is the back side of Mt. Diablo, frankly I think the more beautiful side. Its got trails ranging from rustic and steep, to just slightly sloping fire roads. Get out there and enjoy the day! You can also learn more and get information on hikes for any level at : Mt. Diablo Interpretive Association

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For real estate information and to search homes for sale in Contra Costa including Walnut Creek, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Alamo, Pleasant Hill and beyond, call Catherine Myers (Contra Costa Real Estate, Walnut Creek Homes) at 925-683-2125

Homeownership, financial assistance and foreclosure prevention fair - FREE

The following was excerpted from a flyer sent home home with the children of the local elementary school. Obviously this housing crisis is impacting families so much that the local school district actually approved this flyer to go home with students. This is important and very timely, I've re-typed the information below so that if you wish to attend, all the information you need is below.

"Every Child Needs a Home!"
Foreclosures are impacting our families and communities

Rate about to go up? Caught in a high cost loan? Falling behind on your mortgage? Seeking other financial assistance?

"Healthy Communities Financial Justice Fair"

This event is FREE and for everyone.

SATURDAY, January 12, 2008
Attend anytime from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Concord Senior Center
2727 Parkside Circle
Concord, CA 94519
(Near Concord BART, shuttle available)

To Pre-Register Call 925-689-1001

Get personal help from non profit housing counselors
Learn about refinance opportunities and first time buyer programs
Meet with your lender about a workout and the possibility of switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate
Also, financial assistance programs

Multiple national lenders and local housing counseling agencies

SPONSORED BY ACORN, a non profit community organization
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now

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To get information about pre-foreclosure options in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties including short sale, foreclosure avoidance and general property marketing, call Catherine Myers for expert assistance and referrals to professionals who can help. If you are on the flip side, and wish to buy a foreclosure, a short sale or an REO property, contact us for buyer assistance and buyer counseling.

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Catherine Myers, Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate
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Catherine Myers, Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Walnut Creek, CA

Office: (925) 627-3027

Mobile: (925) 683-2125

About Us:

As a near lifetime resident of our area, Catherine has an intimate knowledge of our unique real estate market. With children of her own, she is an expert at moving families and the complexities involved, like finding just the right schools, identifying the commute patterns, and accessibility to recreational activities.

Catherine has an extraordinary touch when it comes to selling homes. With her extensive marketing background and entrepreneurial nature, she excels in exposing your home to the market with the newest and best marketing strategies. Properly marketing a home for a seller makes all the difference between obtaining a maximum sales price and quick sale and a long, dragged-out listing. Catherine´s years of experience and strong negotiating skills are a real benefit to her sellers. Most transactions are not entirely uncomplicated due to unique requirements of a buyer, financing and other potentially troublesome matters. Catherine stays on top of the situation and her hard work and creative thinking has saved many deals.

CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer Rep), e-PRO (Technology Certified), SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist).

Now, offering short sale expert services. Helping homeowners facing foreclosure, default on their loans and helping to explore options and ways to possibly avoid foreclosure. Also, helping buyers buy foreclosures, REO properties and properties in distress.

Areas of Expertise:

Specializing in all aspects of Residential real estate in Contra Costa and parts of Alameda County. Serving first time buyers, investors, 1031 exchanges and home sellers and home buyers. Relocation locally and worldwide, a specialty. Short sale, foreclosure, REO, deed in lieu and other pre-foreclosure and default options.

Testimonials:

I don't think I will ever forget when you e-mailed to say you had found the perfect Deborah & Gary house! It suits us so very well. We thank you so much for your perseverance, and all the time you took. And most of all for your expertise, which allowed you to recognize this was a place we could be happy -could love.

Needless to say, we're ecstatic with the outcome and have come away so impressed by you and your well executed game plan in staging, promoting and selling our home. I'll be curious as to how quickly our selling price is surpassed, as I expect the Joaquin Ranch neighborhood to continue its popularity. As we make it through these final stages of the move rest assured that an enthusiastic testimonial will soon be on its way to you.

Catherine Myers, Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate