Some good news from Wells Fargo, where their chief economist, Dr. Scott Anderson, predicts an economic turnaround in the second half of 2009. The impact of a staggering $2 Trillion in economic stimulus actions by the government will finally take hold, and Dr. Anderson predicts the 3rd quarter of next year will be better than [...]
Archive | 2008
It's A Wonderful Life Revisited
December 25, 2008 • Mortgage News
What are the holidays without catching at least part of It’s a Wonderful Life, the timeless classic with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. (little known fact… the movie was a complete flop when it debuted in 1946. It is only later that it became quintessential holiday fare). And you no doubt remember the scene when [...]
A Holiday Wish For You
December 18, 2008 • Uncategorized
San Ramon Schools Attract More than Just Home Buyers
December 12, 2008 • San Ramon Schools
It is no secret that the schools in San Ramon are a magnet for home buyers looking for top-notch schools in a pristine, well-managed community. But it looks like the San Ramon schools are attracting more than just eager kids looking for a great education, as there has been a rash of coyote sightings recently [...]
Good News on Interest Rates
December 5, 2008 • Uncategorized
One of the “perks” of being in a recession is usually downward pressure on interest rates. An economic slowdown reduces the demand for capital, and usually leads to lower interest rates. And volatility in stock prices usually leads to more investment in money market instruments, thereby increasing the “supply” of money available to lend. Add [...]
Time for Some Cartoons…
December 5, 2008 • Uncategorized
Pleasanton Market Update – Sluggish November is a Turkey
December 5, 2008 • Pleasanton Market Stats
Bloated. Sluggish. Slow moving. Weighed Down. Lethargic. No, I’m not talking about how I felt after consuming 22,000 calories on Thanksgiving (who invented yams with marshmallows on them anyway? That’s just not fair!). I’m talking instead about the Pleasanton real estate market, which limped through the month of November as if in a deep sleep. [...]
Dublin Market Update – Steady as She Goes
December 5, 2008 • Dublin Market Stats
The Dublin real estate market remained steady in November, with pending sales of single family homes matching October’s level at 23 for the month. This has been fairly consistent since August, with the exception of September, which saw a spike in pending sales to 42 for the month. Inventory declined slightly in November, with 101 [...]
Some good news … Real Estate Markets most likely to rebound
November 21, 2008 • Uncategorized
According to Forbes.com, San Francisco is one of the markets most likely to recover quickly from the current real estate recession. In a nutshell, commercial real estate experts think that San Francisco’s strategic access to Asian trade (via the ports of San Francisco, and more importantly Oakland), and relatively strong office and apartment rental markets [...]
Why Your Printer Does Not Work…
November 21, 2008 • Uncategorized
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From The Blog
- Celebrate Summer at the Danville Fine Arts FaireJune 17, 2013
- Lace up your sneaks for Father’s Day Spirit Run!June 14, 2013
- Alamada County Fair: Summer Fun Starts Here!June 12, 2013
- Just Listed! 1512 Oak Vista Way, PleasantonJune 7, 2013
- The Rodeo rides into Livermore for 95th Annual festivities!June 6, 2013
- Just Listed – 979 Oak Manor Way, PleasantonMay 10, 2013
- San Ramon Ranks as Wealthiest CityMay 2, 2013
- Pleasanton High Schools are Tops in U.S. News and World Report Ranking!May 1, 2013
- San Ramon, Danville High Schools Rank Gold in U.S. News and World Report!May 1, 2013
- California Prop 60 & 90 ExplainedApril 24, 2013
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