Days on the market for the Pleasanton area year to date as per statistics from the Bay East Association of Realtors year to date is 76 (DOM). The median single family home price in Pleasanton, Ca for October was $810,000. As of the last day of October there were 227 active homes in Pleasanton California. At current selling rates this means there is 5 months of inventory in Pleasanton remaining.
Is it a good time to buy in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton?
Many people still aren’t sure if homeownership is feasible. Prices, interest rates, mortgage lenders and market speculation are just a few of the things that are cause for concern among those looking to buy a home.
This recent downturn is allowing the California real estate market to correct itself to more affordable levels. Real estate especially in Ruby Hill Pleasanton, California should be seen as a minimum five- to seven-year investment in order to give your home time to gain equity. With that average in mind, real estate is a solid investment.
But beyond investment and tax benefits is the security and enjoyment a new home can bring in an exclusive area with pristine estate homes built around the Ruby Hill Golf Course.
The truth is homeownership is within grasp of more prospective new buyers looking in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton in today’s new home market with prices at their lowest levels since 2004, and relatively low interest rates make real estate investment a very good idea right now.
How long is this “Buyers Market” going to last? No one can actually predict, however the typical cycle in real estate starts to change when inventory shrinks below demand, driving up prices.
If you are looking for Pleasanton homes for sale, Homes for sale in Ruby Hill Pleasanton Ca., or a real estate agent specializing in Ruby Hill, please call Meena Gujral at
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Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California
Today I read an article in the Independent newspaper about Amador Valley High School.
Pleasanton’s Amador Valley High school has some of the best high-school mathematicians in the country. Several students received individual awards in the 2008 Fall Startup Event, a national mathematics contest administered by National Assessment and Testing therefore achieving the 15th position in the nation.
I was very pleased to read the article since my daughter goes to Amador. She is not one of the mathematicians but I am still proud of her achievements in other areas in the school. Needless to say, it is an excellent school and I am glad we have the privilege to send our daughter to AVHS.
AVHS prepares you for college with AP and honor classes with outstanding teachers, has a diverse student population, and provides a friendly and comfortable atmosphere for students. The staff members on campus make an effort to get to know students on a more personal and understanding level. The atmosphere, even when you just walk on campus, is positive and happy. The teachers are dedicated, enthusiastic and professional.
Choosing the right agent in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton, California
At a minimum, speak with 2 or 3 brokers from different agencies. Ask prospective brokers the same list of questions in order to compare their answers. Find out what they would do to sell your house in Ruby Hill, Ca. Above all, choose a broker that you feel comfortable with and like. This person will help you make the biggest sale of your life, so find someone you think will do a good job!
The following is a list of questions that may be helpful to ask while speaking with prospective real estate brokers:
1. How many years have you been in business?
2. How many homes have you sold in Ruby Hill?
3. How many houses did you sell in the past year?
4. What is your commission?
5. If I were to work with you, how would you market my house in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton?
6. Will you organize meetings with potential buyers and will you coordinate them personally?
7. Can you give me names and telephone numbers of other families that you have represented in Ruby Hills that have used your services?
If you are looking to sell a home in Pleasanton, California, Homes for sale in Ruby Hill Pleasanton Ca., or a real estate agent specializing in Ruby Hill, please call Meena Gujral at 510-279-9580
Is it a good time to buy a home in Ruby Hill Pleasanton?
Many people, particularly first-time homebuyers, still aren’t sure if homeownership is feasible. Prices, interest rates, mortgage lenders and market speculation are just a few of the things that are cause for concern among those looking to buy a home.
Real estate should be seen as a minimum five- to seven-year investment in order to give your home time to gain equity. But beyond investment and tax benefits is the security and enjoyment home ownership can bring.
Buying a home today is more affordable now than ever before since price are at their lowest levels since 2004. Prices in Ruby Hill Pleasanton have come down substantially since two years ago and the timing to buy a new home in the Bay Area is perfect. Builders are still offering incentives to entice buyers, and relatively low interest rates make real estate investment a very good idea right now.
How long is this “Buyers Market” going to last? No one can actually predict, however the typical cycle in real estate starts to change when inventory shrinks below demand, driving up prices.
If you are looking for Pleasanton homes for sale, Homes for sale in Ruby Hill Pleasanton California, or a real estate agent please call Meena Gujral at 510-279-9580.
Pros and Cons of taking and giving a “contingent upon the sale of home” offer in Ruby Hill
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We are talking about a chain effect here in Ruby Hill Pleasanton. So you have a buyer who is trying to sell his property and buy yours and then you are buying a house contingent upon the sale of your home. And then maybe the seller of the house you are buying needs to buy a house contingent upon the sale of his house. It can certaily be done, however it is not going to be very easy in today’s market.
I had a similar situation with 4 deals like the above senario but that was 2 years ago. It caused a lot of stress because of hurdles in one deal or the other but all escrows did close. But like I said, it was 2 years ago and the market was a lot better than it is today.
As far as the offer you get on your house, please make sure your agent does a realistic market analysis on your buyers house to make sure he is asking the right price. If he is not realistic, I would not waste my time in taking his offer.
Keep in mind that even if you give this buyer a 72 hour release clause (I would be happy to explain what that is if you need to know), you are taking away from the desirability of your home in Pleasanton since some agents don’t want to deal with a home that already has a contingent offer on it especilly when they have so much to choose from.
And then when you are the buyer and make your offer contingent upon selling your home, you need to provide your pre-approval and the first buyer’s property information as well as his pre-approval letter so that the seller there will be comfortable taking your contingent offer. I know all of this may sound complicated but like I said it is certainly possible. Everyone needs to be patient, flexible and willing to give extensions if needed. But be prepared that if one transaction falls apart, all them do as well.
Hopefully the buyer buying your property does not accept a contingent offer on his house.
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How does the latest Housing bill effect me if I am a Buyer or Seller in Ruby Hill Pleasanton?
Higher Loan Limits will make it easier for buyers in Ruby Hill to get mortgages because those mortgages are more likely to be traded if they are considered conforming. The new law also includes a tax refund for first time home buyers worth up to 10% of a home’s purchase price but no more than $7,500. For a seller: With an increase in confidence and stability in the housing and financial markets more buyers will be coming into the market, increasing the demand for housing. Homes will begin to sell faster and housing prices are expected to rise again.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Ruby Hill Pleasanton, please call me at 510-279-9580 and I would be happy to help you.
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How to protect from market downturn in Dublin if I put a deposit on a condo that will be ready in Feb 09?
Did you take an agent with you when you went to register for Dublin homes? I have helped several clients in new developments and I have been able to negotiate a very good price that would not have been possible for them on their own.There are several builders who are giving price guarantees and I actually heard in the news yesterday that Signature properties were giving 2 years price guarantee in Livermore, Ca.
It would be in your best interest to take an agent with you to negotiate the best price and the price guarantee. Please let me know if I can help you
API Scores in elementary schools Pleasanton California before buying a house
I currently live in Pleasanton and moved there because most of the schools in Pleasanton are excellent. My daughter goes to one of the high schools in Pleasanton, Ca.
Below is the link to the elementary schools in Pleasanton. Please go to the link and see the scores. Then you may want to find a home in that area. Please call the school before you buy the home to make sure that it will be within that school district. Some of the schools have a waiting list. There is no guarantee that your child will get into that particular school so it is always safe to call the school directly before making a move.
http://www.greatschools.net/schools.page?city=Pleasanton&lc=…
If I can be of further help in answering questions on the great community in Pleasanton, please feel free to e-mail meat meena.gujral@comcast.net
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Appreciate any insights about Castlewood and Ruby Hills golf club at Pleasanton, course overall condition?
Even though I do not golf, I live on the 12 fairway of the Ruby Hill Golf course. I can honestly say it is very beautiful to have the view of the golf course, see the golf carts and people playing golf right outside my yard.
To be a member of the golf club is very expensive, but for the golf players they say it is definitely worth it.
You can also get the social membership and enjoy the great food and events being held in the golf club.
As far as the Castlewood golf course, I have heard it is very nice too, but I don’t know much about it personally.
If you are looking for homes for sale in Pleasanton California in one of these communities, I can help you since I live in one of them myself. Please call me at 925-425-9491.
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