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January 2005 Dear Reader: Let me wish you a Happy,
Healthy and Prosperous New Year. I hope you achieve your goals for 2005
whatever they may be. For the past two years I have been mailing a monthly News Letter. Now, due to popular demand and in response to requests for more sales information, I have pleasure in offering an email edition. If I have your email address, you will no longer automatically get a copy by mail but you will get a copy by email. If you prefer a mailed version, just let me know and I will make the change. If, for whatever reason, you
don't want to receive the newsletter any more, you can unsubscribe by
clicking on a link at the end of the News Letter. I hope you like the
new style. As we enter 2005, the real
estate market looks just as positive for the year as in previous months.
Numbers of homes for sale are at an all time low in most price ranges and
areas throughout the As we all know though, the
real estate market can turn on a dime. If interest rates move upwards too
swiftly or if some unforeseen circumstance has an adverse effect on the
economy, we can expect to change from a sellers' market to a buyers' market
overnight. The reality is that for most of us, we buy and sell in the same
market. This being the case, it is generally better to decide to move when
homes are selling quickly. Otherwise, the frustration of waiting for weeks or
even months to find a buyer can become too much to bear. If you are planning a move
this year or if you would just like to get an idea of what your home could be
worth now, please feel free to give me a call. KEEP IT SIMPLE Why
does life have to be so complicated? The answer may be too
complicated to address in this short article, but here are some simple steps
which may help make life a little easier for you - both at work and at home. · Establish
a set of guiding values and priorities. Relying on them for direction will
make decision-making easier and cut down on unnecessary mental gymnastics. · Use
a personal planner, either computerized or manual. At first it may seem
awkward and cumbersome, but ultimately will help rid your mind of those
"things I have to remember". It's probably best to use one single
planner to keep track of all areas of your life. · Make
honesty your policy. "Oh what a tangled web we weave.."
Telling the truth is a basic but powerful way to keep your life more simple. · Just
do it. Not only when buying a certain type of sports equipment. The loose
ends of unfinished business can often tie us up in knots. Acting immediately,
when possible, clears these nagging issues from our consciousness. · Just
say no. On the other hand, not everything is worth doing. Just as pruning a
tree releases energy for more dramatic growth, ridding yourself of extraneous
activity can result in quantum leaps in you overall effectiveness. Consider
letting go of the trivial and latching on to the more important
opportunities. · Delegate.
Share responsibilities with your co-workers, family and friends. When you're
especially bogged down, look at ways to "out source" - consider
hiring someone to handle your taxes, clean the house etc .
Don't be afraid to ask friends for help when you're feeling overwhelmed.
Homes Currently Offered For (As of January 3rd
, 2005)
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|
Address |
City |
|
BR |
Bth |
Bth |
S.F. |
Lot SF |
List Price |
Sold Price |
DOM |
|
|
|
|
3 |
2 |
1 |
2089 |
10608 |
$999,000 |
$985,000 |
8 |
|
|
|
Hemme |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1457 |
23100 |
$999,900 |
$1,075,000 |
7 |
|
|
|
La Serena |
4 |
3 |
0 |
2700 |
20328 |
$1,375,000 |
$1,250,000 |
7 |
|
|
|
Serafix |
6 |
6 |
2 |
8632 |
24520 |
$2,795,000 |
$2,750,000 |
24 |
|
|
Blackhawk |
Sequoia |
5 |
3 |
0 |
3587 |
10875 |
$1,398,000 |
$1,299,800 |
60 |
|
|
|
Camino
Ramon |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1221 |
3441 |
$499,000 |
$525,000 |
7 |
|
1978 |
|
|
3 |
2 |
1 |
1484 |
3150 |
$559,000 |
$575,000 |
7 |
|
|
|
St
George |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1364 |
3750 |
$595,000 |
$593,000 |
3 |
|
551 Rolling |
|
|
3 |
2 |
0 |
1553 |
3416 |
$669,950 |
$660,000 |
26 |
|
|
|
Fountain
Springs |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1946 |
3200 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
0 |
|
226 Abigail Cir |
|
Maison |
4 |
2 |
1 |
2396 |
4000 |
$799,950 |
$799,950 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
5 |
3 |
0 |
3016 |
7590 |
$959,500 |
$942,500 |
17 |
|
126 Entrada Mesa |
|
Linda
Mesa |
4 |
2 |
0 |
1881 |
7350 |
$889,000 |
$950,000 |
6 |
|
|
|
Alta
Vista |
4 |
3 |
0 |
2473 |
12800 |
$1,169,000 |
$1,169,000 |
7 |
|
215 El Pinto |
|
El Pintado |
4 |
3 |
1 |
4500 |
64469 |
$1,799,000 |
$1,773,000 |
9 |
|
33 |
|
Matadera |
4 |
4 |
0 |
4522 |
22500 |
$1,849,000 |
$1,810,000 |
8 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Twin
Creeks |
2 |
1 |
0 |
924 |
0 |
$364,000 |
$364,000 |
10 |
|
7097 Briza Loop |
San Ramon |
Bellis |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1697 |
1420 |
$505,000 |
$505,000 |
63 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Canyon
Crest |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1309 |
0 |
$479,000 |
$510,000 |
5 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Alcosta |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1680 |
7500 |
$619,900 |
$599,625 |
16 |
|
7373 Briza Loop |
San
Ramon |
|
2 |
2 |
1 |
1351 |
0 |
$589,000 |
$617,000 |
8 |
|
420 Regal |
San
Ramon |
Plumpointe |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1439 |
2350 |
$635,000 |
$629,900 |
3 |
|
4005 |
San
Ramon |
Lakeview |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1721 |
2470 |
$649,950 |
$645,000 |
12 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Broadmoor |
4 |
2 |
0 |
1611 |
8500 |
$629,000 |
$650,000 |
4 |
|
1052 |
San
Ramon |
|
3 |
2 |
1 |
1732 |
2700 |
$669,000 |
$650,000 |
21 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Davona |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1361 |
7000 |
$694,000 |
$661,000 |
16 |
|
143 Enchanted Way |
San
Ramon |
Creekside |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1912 |
3290 |
$675,000 |
$675,000 |
5 |
|
30 |
San
Ramon |
Lakemont |
3 |
2 |
0 |
2018 |
0 |
$795,000 |
$770,000 |
4 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Dougherty |
4 |
3 |
0 |
2306 |
4200 |
$849,950 |
$845,000 |
41 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Alcosta |
5 |
2 |
1 |
2906 |
9520 |
$865,000 |
$865,000 |
16 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Ascot/Broadmoor |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1921 |
12880 |
$899,950 |
$880,000 |
5 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Harcourt |
4 |
4 |
0 |
3476 |
7000 |
$1,065,000 |
$1,035,000 |
3 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
WindemerePkwy. |
5 |
4 |
1 |
3833 |
10222 |
$1,150,000 |
$1,150,000 |
2 |
|
|
San
Ramon |
Westside |
5 |
2 |
1 |
3342 |
52100 |
$1,350,000 |
$1,300,000 |
23 |
|
|
|
Bancroft |
1 |
1 |
0 |
575 |
128 |
$195,000 |
$220,000 |
12 |
|
3193 |
|
Coggins |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1152 |
0 |
$399,000 |
$425,000 |
27 |
|
|
|
San Luis |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1784 |
13425 |
$755,000 |
$717,500 |
12 |
|
|
|
Indianhills |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2357 |
4440 |
$849,000 |
$849,000 |
8 |
|
|
|
Arbolado |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2332 |
12000 |
$882,000 |
$905,000 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
6 |
4 |
0 |
3284 |
8500 |
$899,900 |
$910,000 |
7 |
|
|
|
Springbrook |
3 |
2 |
0 |
2170 |
21450 |
$929,900 |
$929,000 |
24 |
|
16 |
|
Cherry
Lane |
5 |
3 |
1 |
3504 |
17903 |
$1,349,000 |
$1,375,000 |
13 |
|
|
|
La Casa
Via |
5 |
4 |
1 |
4380 |
44867 |
$1,699,000 |
$1,630,000 |
38 |
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I am always interested to hear from you with any questions related to real estate or suggestions for improvements or additions to my newsletter. Please feel free to call me on (925) 997-1585 or send an email to Bernard@BernardGibbons.com .
Some Quotable Quotes
"A critic is someone who finds a little bad in the
best of things" - Joseph P. Ritz
"Some things have to be believed to be seen"
- Ralph Hodgson
"Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say,
abstains from giving in words evidence of the fact" - George
Eliot
"My rule was to do the business of the day in the
day" - Duke of
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