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Is this good time to buy a home in Ruby Hill Pleasanton or we should wait till end of year?

As a buyer you have everything going for you. Interest rates have been lowered substantially in the last 5 months and the conforming rate limits have been increased. There are so many homes on the market so you have a huge selection and also be able to negotiate a good price.

No one knows where the market will be at the end of the year, whether the prices will go down further or start going back up. All I can say is that the selection of properties is generally less since people take their homes off the market for the holidays.

The prices in Ruby Hill Pleasanton California have come down substantially and it is the perfect time to buy there. I am now seeing a lot of homes going pending in Pleasanton sooner now than in the last few months. So the market is definitely picking up. And you know that when homes start selling quickly the prices start going up.

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Can an offer of $20K less than asking be considered ‘offensive’ in Pleasanton? Agent rejected the offer

In this market the listing agent should be anxious to work with your offer. I think every offer is worth countering if it is not acceptable to the seller at face value. Did she even present it to the seller? It sounds like she just made the decision on her own which is totally wrong. You may want to tell your agent to ask her to have the seller to reject the offer and send it back to you.

If you are still interested in the property, you can submit an offer again and if she refuses to present it to the seller, she could get into trouble. She does not have the right to reject the offer on her own unless the seller has specifically told her he is not interested in seeing any offers below a certain amount. Even then she needs to inform him of the offer. You can certainly insist on the sellers signature on the rejected area of the contract so that you know that the seller was made aware of your offer.

It seems unbelievable that a seller would not want to work with your offer or not give you a counter offer in today’s market. So don’t let the listing agent intimidate you. I don’t think your offer was that bad to get such a response from her. I think she may be living in the year 2003-2006 when homes were selling for more than asking price with multiple offers and this may be the only listing she has. I have seen such ridiculous offers that it is not even funny, so your offer is still decent and worth working with.

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Comment on the noise around the railroad tracks in Pleasanton, How much effect on the resale value of homes in Pleasanton?

I want to share the fact that my child goes to the Amador high school by the tracks. She tells me that everyday the train passes at the same time during her class and the techer has a moment of silence till the train passes since it is so loud.

Here is a question asked by another buyer on Feb 13, 2008 in Fremont. It relates to your question. Please read the question and my response to her below.

Question:
I saw this cute little home on the other side of the train tracks from Riverwalk in Fremont, which is going
on the market soon. I am worried about the trains though, how much of a problem could the trains be? How much should i think lower than the list price cause of the trains. The elementary school is great though. Or should I wait and watch?

Meena Gujral’s response:

Hello,
Well, homes close to railroad tracks are obviously not very desirable and even if it does not bother you too much, it will bother most buyers. When you are going to sell, you need to keep that in mind and the pool of buyers you will have then will be a lot less than another home not close to the tracks. Even when there is a wall between the tracks and the house, most buyers have a problem being close to the the tracks for the noise factor, Even though the noise may not be bad inside (Dual paned windows, etc.) when you are in the yard, it can be loud.

i had a house in Union City listed for 5 months before I got an offer. We reduced it 80K before it sold. It was right across from the railroad tracks and even though there were several showings from realtors, they all had the same comment that the railroad tracks being so close was the reason the buyer did not want to buy that house.

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Thinking about a refinance in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton California?

Though some mortgages turn out to be the lifetime commitment they seem to be at your closing, you may choose to refinance a new mortgage at a lower rate or for a different term in Ruby Hills Pleasanton. With the new money you borrow, you pay off the original mortgage.

You may want to refinance your mortgage for several reasons:

1. You can get a lower interest rate, which will reduce your monthly payment and often the overall cost of the mortgage.

2. You may want to consolidate outstanding debt, for example, by combining a first and second mortgage into a single new one.

3. You may want to reduce the term of your loan to build equity faster. While this may increase your monthly payment, it will dramatically reduce your total cost.

4. You may want to use the equity in your home for a major purchase, such as a child’s education. This is often called a cash-out refinance.

If you are looking for a Real Estate Agent to buy or sell a home or refinance in Ruby Hill Pleasanton Ca., Please call me at 510-279-9580.

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What is considered good Marketing for a home in Ruby Hills, Pleasanton

Selling a home in Ruby Hill in today’s competitive market requires effective marketing strategies and the resources to implement them. A good Marketing program by a good real estate agent assures your property maximum exposure with property brochures, consistent advertising, direct mailings, property tours, open houses and extensive internet marketing. And, with direct email program potential buyers also receive email notification about your home as soon as it comes on the market.

To prepare your Ruby Hill Pleasanton property for sale, follow the guidelines below:

Understand your real estate goals
Establish a competitive price for your home
If the property needs staging, it should be done
Suggest any changes or small enhancements that will best showcase your home
High-quality digital photography of your home
Full-color property brochures of your home
Full-color postcards of your home
Immediately place your property on the Multiple Listing Service
Your home in Ruby Hill Pleasanton California should also be seen on several listing websites, including Google Base, Trulia.com, oodle.com, Zillow.com, etc. (ask us for a list of websites).

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Top 10 Reasons to buy a home in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton today

1. Selection, Selection, Selection in Ruby Hills, Pleasanton

Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose. A few years ago a buyer was forced to make compromises if they were going to locate the home of their dreams. Now there is a great selection of attached homes, condos, townhouses and you can find large lots, small lots and a lot that will accommodate your boat or RV. There are a lot of options in this market.

2. No Bidding Wars

Previously there was a feeding frenzy and buyers bid the properties up substantially from the original listing price. Buyers had their agents outbid other offers by thousands of dollars. There is no competitive bidding in this buyer’s market.

3. You Can Make an Offer

Today the sell price vs. list price ration is about 96%. A seller will not be insulted if you make them an offer they can’t refuse. Your Real Estate Agent can run the comparables and negotiate the best offer possible.

4. Patience is tolerated

Today a buyer can take more time. They can look at several homes and think about their decision for a few hours or days in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton.

5. Due Diligence is Welcomed

In this market, a buyer is encouraged to obtain a home inspection, termite inspection and appraisal. A couple of years ago, many buyers waived these contingencies in order to gain an advantage with multiple offers.

6. Repair Requests are welcomed

After a buyer completes a home inspection, they are allowed to submit a repair request to the seller. In the past, sellers might insist the home was sold as is. Many times, there were back-up buyers waiting for a primary buyer to upset the seller whose home was increasing in value almost daily.

7. Few, if any Investors

It is estimated that one-third of all sales in 2005 were to investors. These non-owner occupied buyers caused the market to inflate and affordability to decline. Mortgage fraud became commonplace. Now it’s a great time to buy without having to compete with hundreds of prospective landlords.

8. Location, Location, Location – Ruby Hill Pleasanton

Today’s buyers can find homes closer to work. Ruby Hill is very central, close to hwy 84 and 680. In the past, buyers flocked to the outskirts in order to find affordable homes. In this market, reasonably priced homes are within biking or walking distance to schools, bus and relatives.

9. Real financing is Available

The wink-wink zero down, no doc, adjustable, sub-prime loans are gone. Fixed rates are back. FHA financing, first-time homeowner bond programs, special loans for teachers and police officers are back in business.

It’s a Great Time to Buy Real Estate!

10. Our Cash at Closing Program where we credit the buyers 1% back provides an incentive for buyers to buy any MLS listing on the market through Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty (call for restrictions). Plus you save money over most ordinary real estate companies. If you are thinking of buying or selling…call me and I will go thru the numbers with you.

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Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty

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How is Happy Valley area in Pleasanton?

Happy valley is a very nice area. There are some older homes with a lot of acerage, ranches and horse property and then there are new home communities with beautiful Custom homes and panoramic views. There is a beautiful Calippe golf course there as well.

The school district in Pleasanton is excellent as well so you have an added plus when looking for a home in Pleasanton. It is a easy commute to the Silicon Valley with the 680 freeway very close by.

At this time there are 7 properties on the market ranging from $1,075.000 – $2,250,000.

If I can help show you some of these beautiful home, please call me at 510-279-9580 or 925-425-9491.

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What is the Average per square foot cost in Pleasanton?

Checking the sold properties in 2008, the square footage in Pleasanton’s three zip coded are as follows:

Zip Code 94566: $273-$577 per square foot
Zip Code 94588: $310-$530 per square foot
Zip Code 94568: $290-$435 per square foot

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Is Ruby Hill Pleasanton a good area? How many homes are currently on the market?

Ruby Hill

Ruby Hill is Pleasanton’s luxury community set next to the Livermore Valley wine country. With exquisite homes and estates, a private championship golf course, and acres of vineyards set among the rolling hills of the South Livermore, Ruby Hill has become the most desirable location in the East Bay.

There are currently 26 homes on the market starting at $1,125,000-$11,800,000 so as you can see there can be a huge range in pricing in Ruby Hill.

I am a resident and moved to Ruby Hill 2 years ago. I am still getting to know the people here. The people are very friendly and the monthly wine club get together is a great way of meeting other residents in the Ruby Hill community.

If I can help answer any other questions about Ruby Hill, please call me at 925-425-9491. I would be happy to send you information about the homes as they come on the market.

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Ruby Hill Pleasanton- Post about Schools

Hi, I’m Meena Gujral from Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers in the East Bay.

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.

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. You can see the Pleasanton schools here.

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