February 2008 - Posts
Are you a teen or parent of a teen age 14-19? Teens, don’t miss your chance for a summer job! This free event is being held at the Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA) where teens can meet with employers, apply for jobs, explore
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Terravist a at Gale Ranch is located in the master-planned Gale Ranch community in San Ramon and situated within the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District . This community is surrounded with inspiring vistas and vast open spaces and
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After a trip to the Mariner Walk model center, I discovered that this development is different. The Olson Company specializes in urban infill. What does that mean? It means that they work closely with the city officials and align the development to meet
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It was a real roller coaster ride, but I really did get the new car of my dreams. And the winner is … a 2008 Toyota Prius. His name is Casper as he is very, very white, very, very quiet and very, very cute and intelligent. I would recommend the
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A Lease Option is created when a potential buyer and seller enter into an agreement regarding a specific piece of real estate where the potential buyer will pay a small option payment and agree to rent the property for a specified period of time. This
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A Lease Option agreement might help you take the leap into home ownership if you have the income to make the payments but can't come up with the down payment or if you simply can't qualify under today's stringent lender requirements. Admittedly,
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If you're a first time home buyer and need help with a down payment, you just may be in luck if you are a teacher, administrator, staff member or classified employee who serves in one of California's high priority schools (API rank 1-5). The Extra
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California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) Home Loan Program provides financing for member CA educators on their primary residence only. The loan program consists of agreements with lenders who provide 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate loans
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Driving through Belvedere at Gale Ranch you may decide it’s the place you want to call home. Situated in the master-planned community of Gale Ranch and within the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District, you’ll discover nearby
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Veranda at Gale Ranch is located in the master-planned Gale Ranch community in San Ramon and situated within the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District This community is surrounded with inspiring vistas and vast open spaces and boasts
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The Pointe at Gale Ranch is perched atop rolling foothills and a verdant 18-hole championship “Bridges Golf Course” designed by the renowned Johnny Miller. Built by Shapell Homes, these impressive and expansive estate residences with impressive
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Okay, I’m impressed! Lennar does it again. I spoke with a fellow Realtor about the value I perceived in Lennar Homes’ “Everything You Want. Everything You Need” homes. Her response was that since the homes come with everything,
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Shapell Homes is closing out the builder models in Wendt Ranch at the current time and there are some great buying opportunities here! Available homes range from approximately 2,460 square feet o 4,363 square feet and the buyer incentives I was quoted
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Just when you think you’ve seen it all, it’s fun to realize that, in fact, you have not! Rubion is tucked away high atop Norris Canyon above San Ramon CA. These elegant homes, built by John Laing Homes, will meet and exceed the attributes
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Norris Canyon Estates, nestled in the western hills of the San Ramon Valley, boasts spacious homesites averaging over one third acre and views, views, views from this grand comunity! This gated community is situated in the highly rated San Ramon Valley
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Going, going, gone! Wisteria at Gale Ranch is almost sold out of the eighth and final release of luxury townhomes! These courtyard townhomes are built by Shapell Homes. The homes in Wisteria at Gale Ranch are located in the master-planned community of
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Fioli of Windemere is offering townhome-style condominiums. These new homes for sale in San Ramon are built by Centex Homes. Fioli of Windemere will have 154 homes upon completion. The on-site builder’s representative said today that phase one is
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“Over the top” would be how I would describe the homes of Santorini at Windemere, new homes for sale in San Ramon. The builder, Brookfield Homes, refers to them as the “Coupe De Grace at Windemere”. Either way, I think you get
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Today’s home buyers want it all! They want features, amenities AND value. I believe it’s all there in the homes of Escalante at Windemere. I’ve previewed or toured most of the newer homes in San Ramon, and I haven’t seen anything
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Lennar’s SOLARplus package offered as a standard feature could significantly reduce your energy costs and help the environment. This feature allows you to view your home’s energy production and usage online from any internet connection. In
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Today’s first home buyers are an interesting group. They’ve done their homework. They’ve shopped online. They’ve visited the model centers. But they’re still looking, wanting to review all their options prior to making their
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Danville California, with it’s charming historical downtown and excellent schools (part of the San Ramon Valley United School District) has long been a desirable place to call home. Danville generally ranks high on the list for home buyers in the
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On Friday, February 8 th , 2008 there were 51 detached single family homes on the market in Windemere of San Ramon CA. The least expensive home is a three bedroom, two and a half bath home with a reported 1,646 square feet listed at $649,950. The most
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On Friday, February 8 th , 2008 there were 13 detached single family homes on the market in Gale Ranch of San Ramon CA. The least expensive home is a four bedroom, three bath home with a reported 2,019 square feet listed at $729,000. The most expensive
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Don’t miss this exciting event in downtown Danville this Sunday, February 10, 2008. It’s being held inside the Railroad Centre at 125 Railroad Ave from 9am until 3pm. Admission is free. Don’t know what Aunt Fanny’s button collection
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The January 2008 median home price in Walnut Creek CA was $749,000 for single family detached homes. There were 17 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $2,500,000, the lowest price home sold for $505,000. The average
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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. In January of 2008, one home sold for $930,000 resulting in a
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The January 2008 median home price in San Ramon CA was $795,000 for single family detached homes. There were 31 home sales of single family detached homes in San Ramon CA, the highest priced home sold for $2,325,000, the lowest price home sold for $490,000.
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The January 2008 median home price in Danville CA was $1,125,010 for single family detached homes. There were 12 home sales of single family detached homes, the highest priced home sold for $2,265,000, the lowest price home sold for $750,000. The average
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The Las Trampas Regional Wilderness is more than pretty green hillsides visible from San Ramon to Walnut Creek and Moraga. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness is 5,342 acres of parkland, much of it accessible by foot or horseback. Bicycles may be ridden on
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Small changes can bring big paybacks to your budget and your environment. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 21% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are a direct result of household energy use. There are several simple ways you
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One of my favorite things to do in San Ramon CA is attend wine tastings. Although there aren't any wineries in San Ramon, there IS a great opportunity to attend wine tastings that will please the palate and broaden your horizons . The great thing
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