San Jose, 95124 Summary The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95124 for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $597,750. This represents an increase of 11.2%, or $60,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 5.8% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 19.2% over the last 5 years ... [Read More]
San Jose, 95124 Summary The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95124 for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $597,750. This represents an increase of 11.2%, or $60,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 5.8% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 19.2% over the last 5 years [...]
The annual Summerset Garage sale is tomorrow, May 19th. Gates are open at 8AM and all 4 Summerset locations are participating. Come and view all the items that you thought you never needed and chat with current Summerset residents. The Summerset garage sale ends at 2PM. A map of participating homes will be available at ... [Read More]
The annual Summerset Garage sale is tomorrow, May 19th. Gates are open at 8AM and all 4 Summerset locations are participating. Come and view all the items that you thought you never needed and chat with current Summerset residents. The Summerset garage sale ends at 2PM. A map of participating homes will be available at the gate entrances.
Our pools are now open here at Summerset and the golfers are out earlier and hitting the balls later. Water aerobics has started and more golf carts are on the streets. Our own Summerset Singers will be hosting a concert at the opening of Brentwood’s Civic Community Auditorium on June 24th at 2:30PM. If you have a chance to catch a show of the Summerset Singers, don’t miss is as you will not be disappointed!
Housing Update: Entry level homes are being snatched up QUICKLY! Most homes under $300K that are priced correctly are sold within days of being on the market. Thus, inventory is low in this category, and when a home comes on the market, a buyer must BE READY TO MOVE QUICKLY.
Currently, there are 19 homes for sale in Summerset. (50% LESS than this time last year.) Homes range from 994 – 2850 sq ft. Most homes in Summerset are gently used and may need the updates of granite counters and stainless steel appliances that were not desired when these homes were originally built in 1994-2005. Here is a link to current Summerset homes that are available. The best value per square foot is the home on Maayan Place, priced at $163 sq ft at $389K. Summerset in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco) is comprised of 4 communities, each with their own pool/hot tub, bocce courts, tennis courts, pool tables, activity room and work out room.
For more information, please email or call me at 925-852-1659, as I live in Summerset.
San Jose Summary The median sales price for homes in San Jose CA for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $403,000. This represents an increase of 6.1%, or $23,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 3.6% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 38% over the last 5 years in ... [Read More]
San Jose Summary The median sales price for homes in San Jose CA for Feb 12 to Apr 12 was $403,000. This represents an increase of 6.1%, or $23,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 3.6% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 38% over the last 5 years in [...]
Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Trend #1: Maintenance-free siding We continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long as we do, but with a lot less upkeep. But more and more we’re opting for fiber-cement siding, one of the fastest-growing segments of the siding market. It’s a combination ... [Read More]
Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Trend #1: Maintenance-free siding We continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long as we do, but with a lot less upkeep. But more and more we’re opting for fiber-cement siding, one of the fastest-growing segments of the siding market. It’s a combination [...]
With distressed properties, including foreclosures (or REOs) and short sales, making up about half of all single-family home sales in California in January, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, many underwater sellers will face the tough decision between a foreclosure or a short sale. Some of the most important factors to consider before making ... [Read More]
With distressed properties, including foreclosures (or REOs) and short sales, making up about half of all single-family home sales in California in January, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, many underwater sellers will face the tough decision between a foreclosure or a short sale. Some of the most important factors to consider before making [...]
San Jose, 95120 Summary The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95120 for Jan 12 to Mar 12 was $820,000. This represents a decline of 5.2%, or $45,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 0.1% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 16.5% over the last 5 years ... [Read More]
San Jose, 95120 Summary The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95120 for Jan 12 to Mar 12 was $820,000. This represents a decline of 5.2%, or $45,000, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 0.1% compared to the prior year. Sales prices have depreciated 16.5% over the last 5 years [...]
Happy May Day! It has been sometime since my last Summerset update, and the LACK of inventory is the main change that I want to report. Currently in Summerset, there are 17 homes for sale; 70% LESS than this time last year. Inventory priced well moves quickly! I showed a buyer 3 homes this weekend, by Monday ... [Read More]
Happy May Day! It has been sometime since my last Summerset update, and the LACK of inventory is the main change that I want to report. Currently in Summerset, there are 17 homes for sale; 70% LESS than this time last year. Inventory priced well moves quickly! I showed a buyer 3 homes this weekend, by Monday they were all PENDING. With low interest rates and increased rental costs, now is the time to purchase. Here is a link to current Summerset homes for sale.
Since last May, rents have gone up a minimum of $100/month. The least expensive rental rate in Summerset is currently $1600/month. Here is a link to current available rentals. Renting in Summerset is a great way to “test the waters” and see if you want to live in a retirement community.
Summerset is an “OVER 55″ community in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco). Summerset has just over 2000 previously owned homes located in four (4) communities, each having a pool, hot tub, work out area, bocce courts, and an activity director to plan events and assist residents. The Brentwood Golf Course runs throuhout Summerset, providing a sea of green grass and adding to it’s tranquility. (It is not part of Summerset, so dues for golf are NOT included in HOA dues.) HOA dues at Summerset range from $84-$125/depending on the development.
If you would like more information on Summerset living, please call me at 925-852-1659. Wishing you a wonderful May!
HELLOOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area… We all enjoyed a scrumptious wonderful sun filled weekend … just had to share this photo with you… seems others were out chilling and checking out the scene also!… Have a Great Week!… [Read More]
HELLOOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area… We all enjoyed a scrumptious wonderful sun filled weekend … just had to share this photo with you… seems others were out chilling and checking out the scene also!… Have a Great Week!…
Beautiful 19-year old house for rent in Lynbrook High School Area. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 story, over 3100 sqft, available June 1st or around the end of May. Rent: $3850 Open house 11:00am to 1pm on Sunday April 15. Send me email for detail: takami.hamadani@gmail.com [Read More]
Beautiful 19-year old house for rent in Lynbrook High School Area.
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 story, over 3100 sqft, available June 1st or around the end of May.
Rent: $3850 Open house 11:00am to 1pm on Sunday April 15.
Send me email for detail: takami.hamadani@gmail.com
The market in Lynbrook High area is very hot right now. There was a 2 bedroom 1 bath house with big lot of over 10,000sqft for sale for $799K. There was 34 offers, and 12 of them were cash offer. The house was sold for $1.120,000! Most houses in Lynbrook High were sold above asking ... [Read More]
The market in Lynbrook High area is very hot right now.
There was a 2 bedroom 1 bath house with big lot of over 10,000sqft for sale for $799K. There was 34 offers, and 12 of them were cash offer. The house was sold for $1.120,000!
Most houses in Lynbrook High were sold above asking price. We need more houses to sell!
ウエスト･サンノゼにあるリンブルック高校の校区内の家は今も非常に人気が高く、ほとんどの家が言い値よりも高く売れています。
先日も寝室が２つとバスルームが一つとい９００sqft弱の小さな家が、売りに出た際、土地が１万Sqft以上もあったことから申し込みが３４件も集まり、そのうち１２件は現金での購入でした。結局この家は$７９９，０００で売りに出たにも関わらず、＄1,120,000で売れました。きれいなお家も人気がありますが、このように広い土地を買って、自分の好きな家をたてたり、古い家を自分好みに改装したいという人もたくさんでてきているようです。また、投資としてこのような家を買って、また売ることを考えている人も多いようです。
It’s that time of the year! Daylight saving time will start this coming Sunday、March 11. Set your clocks Image via Wikipedia one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night or Sunday morning so you won’t be late for your appointments on Sunday. サマータイムがこの日曜日（３月１１日）から始まります。春はSpring Forwardといわれるとおり、一時間時間を早くしましょう。土曜日の夜寝る前、もしくは日曜日の朝起きたときに時計の針を一時間進めてください。日曜日のお約束に遅れないようにご注意くださいね。 [Read More]
It’s that time of the year! Daylight saving time will start this coming Sunday、March 11. Set your clocks
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one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night or Sunday morning so you won’t be late for your appointments on Sunday.
サマータイムがこの日曜日（３月１１日）から始まります。春はSpring Forwardといわれるとおり、一時間時間を早くしましょう。土曜日の夜寝る前、もしくは日曜日の朝起きたときに時計の針を一時間進めてください。日曜日のお約束に遅れないようにご注意くださいね。
HELLLOOOO My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!… Here’s a Q&A that might be of use for you…. Question: I would like to be in an area close to BART (preferably walking distance), reasonably quiet but has lots of places to walk to (and where I will feel safe walking around), and will be in an up-and-coming ... [Read More]
HELLLOOOO My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!… Here’s a Q&A that might be of use for you….
Question: I would like to be in an area close to BART (preferably walking distance), reasonably quiet but has lots of places to walk to (and where I will feel safe walking around), and will be in an up-and-coming neighborhood as far as property value. I do not want a fixer-upper.
I’ve seen some places in the Adam’s Point, Uptown, Jack London Square, Harrison St.,and Downtown areas that look good on paper at least, but I don’t know too much about them. Any advice?
BEST ANSWER
Hello… These days its very possible to purchase a nice little place with the parameters you’ve listed… the areas you listed are some of the more popular areas to purchase in but not necessarily the only areas… when you look in the more desired areas you may end up in multiple offer situations (especially in the price point you’re looking at)…as well as other things to consider…Price points are naturally key but not the only criteria you should consider… you didnt mention how many bedroom/baths/sq.ft. you require… First and foremost I would suggest getting pre-approved for a loan before you do any looking… feel free to contact me if you’d to discuss your options further…
Cheers…
Isi
Acoustic weekend afternoons are back at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood. HNV is the place to come hang out, drink some wonderful wines, picnic and listen to some great music as the weekend afternoon drifts by! The music and wine selection will guarantee you a memorable experience. The weather isn’t an issue as the music moves indoors, ... [Read More]
Acoustic weekend afternoons are back at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood. HNV is the place to come hang out, drink some wonderful wines, picnic and listen to some great music as the weekend afternoon drifts by! The music and wine selection will guarantee you a memorable experience. The weather isn’t an issue as the music moves indoors, in case it gets a little chilly or wet. Regardless of the forecast, Hannah Nicole’s Acoustic Afternoons will bring good times, award winning wines and memories for everyone.
Click this link for the music schedule.
This great spring-like weather we are having, along with the blooming of the trees and tulips is giving us the feeling of spring; and thus the start of the house buying season. More folks are now out looking at homes on the weekends and showing an interest in purchasing. If you are over 55 and looking ... [Read More]
This great spring-like weather we are having, along with the blooming of the trees and tulips is giving us the feeling of spring; and thus the start of the house buying season. More folks are now out looking at homes on the weekends and showing an interest in purchasing.
If you are over 55 and looking for an active-adult community, Summerset in Brentwood is a purchase option that should be considered. New listings come on the market weekly, and homes priced under $300K are in strong demand. Summerset has 4 communities, each with a clubhouse, pool, hot tub, billiard tables, and many activities to keep as busy. A monthly newsletter provides residents a list of activities going on at all four (4) locations Some of the fun includes local day trips, gambling buses, international tours, bunko, pinochle, poker, tennis, weight control, line dancing, bocce, poker, ceramics and more. The award-winning Summerset singers are also a fun group to join!
Currently, there are 20 homes for sale; sizes from a 968 sq ft duet with a one-car garage to a 2600 sq ft golf course home with a three-car garage. Most Summerset homes are gently used and need only minor touch-up prior to unloading your furniture. To view all current Summerset homes for sale click here! (Link is only good for 30 days)
Give me a call or email for more information, as I live in Summerset!
Nice one story single family home for rent in Sunnyvale with Cupertino schools. It is located on a quiet street. Close to a park and convenient location. 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms nice yard close to park close to shopping Cupertino schools Now it is so hard to even find a rental home. Inventries for both ... [Read More]
Nice one story single family home for rent in Sunnyvale with Cupertino schools. It is located on a quiet street. Close to a park and convenient location.
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
nice yard
close to park
close to shopping
Cupertino schools
Now it is so hard to even find a rental home. Inventries for both houses for sale and for rents are low. It is challenging to find your dream home. Let me help you!
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This past year has brought many changes. I trust that you and your families are well, and are looking forward to this promising new year! I believe it will bring EXCITEMENT!!!! The Year of the Dragon symbolizes good fortune and intense power: We are starting to see positive economic improvement, housing inventories are leveling out, ... [Read More]
This past year has brought many changes. I trust that you and your families are well, and are looking forward to this promising new year! I believe it will bring EXCITEMENT!!!!
The Year of the Dragon symbolizes good fortune and intense power: We are starting to see positive economic improvement, housing inventories are leveling out, and interest rates are at historic lows! There are certainly bargains everywhere you look.
Truly believe in the Year of the Dragon! Dragons are free spirits and non-conformists: colorful creatures, beautiful and flamboyant. Dragons are confident, fearless, and do things on a grand scale. So this is our year to GO. OUT. AND. DO. IT!
Please use the search engine on this website to look for all available homes on the market, not just our listings. Simply click the “Search for Homes” bar at right. I’m pleased to offer this feature to our clients, giving you expanded selections and the most up-to-date information. Knowledge is power!
I hope it will help you in your search for the home of your dreams! This is going to be the year!!!
Once you locate something that fits your style, contact me for a personal showing, or if I may answer any questions for you. Whether buying or selling, it’s important to have an agent looking out for YOUR needs – not just a sale. I pride myself on offering superior & thorough personal service – before, during and AFTER your transaction - especially for such an important decision in your life.
Many blessings for the upcoming year! Be a Dragon!
Sheryl M. Lipari Mobile: 510.220.3777
Servicing Castro Valley / Greater East Bay / N. Calif. Vacation & Retirement Properties Fax:877.550.9615
Email: smlipari@realtyworld-blue.com or YourNeighborhoodProfessional@yahoo.com Website: http://SherylsHomePage.com Office: 888.880.7708 x 547
Happy Super Bowl weekend! A great time to get together with friends, even if football in not your sport. This year, there will be 2 Super Bowl parties at Summerset! So, if you want your own house party; without the mess, you can share the fun with others at the clubhouse! Summerset is an “over 55” ... [Read More]
Happy Super Bowl weekend! A great time to get together with friends, even if football in not your sport. This year, there will be 2 Super Bowl parties at Summerset! So, if you want your own house party; without the mess, you can share the fun with others at the clubhouse!
Summerset is an “over 55” active adult community (50 miles east of San Francisco). We are a community of 2,000 gently-used homes that were built from 1994-2004. Resale homes currently run from $180K to $545K. Here is a link to these homes.
In addition, a resale at Trilogy Vineyards is on this list at $629K. Trilogy (Shea’s active lifestyle community) is a new destination to live for those wanting a resort location. Trilogy has fabulous NEW home designs from 1465 to over 2800 square feet, and prices starting just under $400K.
Do you want to hear a great real estate statistic? Currently, there are 25 ACTIVE homes on the MLS in both Summerset & Trilogy. This is only 1% of all homes in all the communities!
Enjoy your weekend, the game, and those fun Super Bowl commercials. If you want more information on Brentwood’s “over 55” communities, let me know.
HELLLOOOO My Most Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!… The “Question of the Day” is … Are you sure your realtor is licensed to do business? Most sellers, buyers, soon to be in the market consumers and yes even fellow realtors probably don’t think too much about the licensing status of the agents they work with! And ... [Read More]
HELLLOOOO My Most Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!… The “Question of the Day” is … Are you sure your realtor is licensed to do business?
Most sellers, buyers, soon to be in the market consumers and yes even fellow realtors probably don’t think too much about the licensing status of the agents they work with! And we all should know!! In fact its crucial to know… why would you work with someone who isnt licensed, why would you work with someone who has been disciplined or has complaints placed on his/her record?… As with everything else in life we must scrutinize the who, what and whys which includes “making sure your realtor is licensed and current” when it comes to working closely with that person regarding your home or any kind of property and where a huge amount of your life and money is involved… Use a Licensed Realtor!
Jim Malmberg wrote a very insightful article on why its important to know the status of the realtor you work with…please take a minute to read it… and enlighten yourselves… http://bit.ly/A5hHlw
(the DRE – Department of Real Estate License Lookup link is inside Jim’s article… its FREE to use…do yourselves a favor and do this…)
HELLLOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!… Its a bright sunny day in our neck of the woods today… I know many of you out there are searching and searching the awesome world of the internet for the best “deals” available in your chosen areas, including # of bedrooms, # of baths, square feet, space for ... [Read More]
HELLLOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!… Its a bright sunny day in our neck of the woods today… I know many of you out there are searching and searching the awesome world of the internet for the best “deals” available in your chosen areas, including # of bedrooms, # of baths, square feet, space for parking your cars, space for play and gardening and the best absolute best (most rock bottom) list price possible!!… Tell the truth… you are right?? Of course you are!!… In this “down” market we’re in… why wouldnt you?… if you’ve spend any decent amount of searching online… you must also be wondering why those doggone listings at places like Trulia, Zillow etc… always have properties posted that are no longer available, have gone pending, have sold and not just sold but sold perhaps years ago, or perhaps they’re not actually on the market at all… the following is a partial explanation…
Trulia: Problems with real estate listings info are pervasive (INFOGRAPHIC) | Inman News
Source: inman.com
Survey shows accuracy is key priority for consumers, industry pros. A real estate data-quality study released by online portal Trulia found that about 69 percent of errors in online real estate listings information were directly related to third-party syndication of information by non-multiple listing service sources. The company reviewed about 1.2 million listings from about 250 data sources during the third quarter and found about 120,000 inaccuracies in listings information. More than half (51 percent) of those inaccurate listings had errors in price, 41 percent had status errors, and 8 percent had errors in both price and status.
My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area… please keep the above in mind as you search the internet … when you’re ready to make that “decision to purchase”… please do yourself a major favor and enlist the help of a Licensed Realtor who can assist you every step of the way and provide you with bonafide “real time properties for sale” … properties that best fit your parameters…
Trust me… Licensed Realtors are here to guide you and assist you in everyway possible to help you get that home you’re looking for… you can be assured they abide by the Code of Ethics… if they belong to the NAR (National Association of Realtors)… If you dont know how to find a good licensed realtor I’ll be happy to help you find one…
Cheers to you and Happy Searching…
Happy Belated New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and may you have a healthy 2012! After an enjoyable Christmas, I caught a bionic cold, and it is great to be back at the computer and seeing the sunshine. There were 69 homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011 and homes SOLD for 97% of List Price! ... [Read More]
Happy Belated New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and may you have a healthy 2012! After an enjoyable Christmas, I caught a bionic cold, and it is great to be back at the computer and seeing the sunshine.
There were 69 homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011 and homes SOLD for 97% of List Price! The highest sale was $500K (list price of $536K) and the lowest price sale was $180K (list price of $179,900). The average days on market (DOM) was 61 days and the average sales price in Summerset was $291,900!
Comparing 2011 to 2010 Sales, the DOM went up 16 days, from 43 days in 2010. The average sales price for 2011 went down $15,000! ($306K average of 2010) This is only -5% vs. YAG! The number of homes SOLD in Summerset for 2011 went down to 69 homes, vs. the 74 homes that sold in 2011. This shows a market that is still desirable for those over 55, wanting to live near a large city and have medical facilities less than 10 minutes away! The average price per square foot cost went down -6%.
Here is a link to homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011…..
Summerset (an over 55 community) is located in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco) and made up of 4 communities and just over 2,000 homes that were built from 1994-2003. Each community has its own recreation center, pool/hot tub, and work out area. The Brentwood golf course runs throughout all four communities; it is a public course and no fees are paid by Summerset residents for its upkeep. Once you are a resident of Summerset, you will receive a monthly activity calendar, and can attend activities at any of the four Summerset locations.
If you would like more information, please give me a call. I live in Summerset!
