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.
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!
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…)
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!
HELLLLOOOO My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area… Those of you who have enjoyed taking certain deductions yearly… be forewarned… certain tax benefits will be going up up and away… (the article below comes from Inman News)… please make your notes and be sure to take what you can before they disappear… Real Estate Tax Talk. There ... [Read More]
HELLLLOOOO My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area… Those of you who have enjoyed taking certain deductions yearly… be forewarned… certain tax benefits will be going up up and away… (the article below comes from Inman News)… please make your notes and be sure to take what you can before they disappear…
Real Estate Tax Talk. There are several tax credits and deductions set to expire at the end of the year, and given the federal deficit problem, there’s a good chance they won’t be extended. If you want to take advantage of them, you need to act before Jan. 1, 2012. Mortgage insurance premium deduction If you itemize deductions, you may deduct the premiums you pay for mortgage insurance, just like you do mortgage interest. However, this deduction is phased out if your income exceeds certain levels. To qualify for the full deduction, a couple or a single taxpayer must have an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. The deduction is phased out completely if AGI exceeds $109,000. For further details go ahead and check out the full article…click open the hyperlink below…
http://shar.es/oh6zE
The holiday spirit is in the air at Summerset in Brentwood. Residents are decorating their yards and their homes; as well as filling grocery bags with food for needy Brentwood families. Each year, Summersetters donate non-perishable food for “Feed the Children” and purchase gifts for needy Brentwood children via the angel gift giving tree and ... [Read More]
The holiday spirit is in the air at Summerset in Brentwood. Residents are decorating their yards and their homes; as well as filling grocery bags with food for needy Brentwood families. Each year, Summersetters donate non-perishable food for “Feed the Children” and purchase gifts for needy Brentwood children via the angel gift giving tree and toys for tot drive.
Each community hosts its own Christmas party, but other holiday events are open to all Summerset residents. Each Summerset resident receives a monthly activity calendar, allowing you to partake in the activities at any of the four Summerset locations.
Currently, there are 27 homes for sale in Summerset, a 30% increase from last year. Prices range from $200,000 for 1300 sq. feet in Summerset 1 to $549,950 for 2857 sq ft home in Summerset 3. (A third of these homes have been on the market more than 100 days.) Most homes in Summerset are gently used, but are missing the updates that today’s buyers seek. Homes priced under $300K tend to move quickly. Here is a link to current homes on the market.
Not sure that you want to live in a retirement community? Try renting! Rents start about $1250/month for a duet (attached unit with a 1 car garage), but rental units under $1500 go quickly! Here is a link to current Summerset rentals.
HELLLOOOOO My Wonderful, Beeeeauuutiful Bay Area… Tis the Season!!… No matter how you look at it…there are legions of consumers getting ready for their annual “holiday shopping”… O Joy!! Personally have been there many times, done that many times and am finally very comfortable at my very comfortable age not participating in all the planning, ... [Read More]
HELLLOOOOO My Wonderful, Beeeeauuutiful Bay Area… Tis the Season!!…
No matter how you look at it…there are legions of consumers getting ready for their annual “holiday shopping”… O Joy!! Personally have been there many times, done that many times and am finally very comfortable at my very comfortable age not participating in all the planning, crush of traffic, lack of parking, stress of finding the right gift or not, staying within a reasonable budget or not, skipping meals to get all the shopping done, sore feet and body aches, bundling up to stay warm from the chill outside but oooops peel off once inside to stay cooool… too much stuff to carry…
Life is so much simpler and happier these days not participating… but that’s just me…
For all of you who love all of the trappings and traditions the holidays bring… who truly enjoy “holiday shopping”… hitting the malls everywhere… please beware of the 8 Germiest Places in the Mall…
http://bit.ly/rQJBXb
There’s really some true advantages to “Online Shopping”!!… LOL
Take Care – Stay Well – Enjoy The Season with Happiness and Love!!
The Date: The first Thanksgiving was on September 8, 1565 near St. Augustine, Florida. Thanksgiving was a traditional New England holiday that celebrated family and community and descended from Puritan days of fasting and festive rejoicing. Abraham Lincoln, spurred on by the lobbying efforts of writer Sarah Josepha Hale, proclaimed an annual national day of ... [Read More]
The Date: The first Thanksgiving was on September 8, 1565 near St. Augustine, Florida. Thanksgiving was a traditional New England holiday that celebrated family and community and descended from Puritan days of fasting and festive rejoicing. Abraham Lincoln, spurred on by the lobbying efforts of writer Sarah Josepha Hale, proclaimed an annual national day of thanks in 1863 for the many blessings enjoyed by Americans.
It wasn’t till later in the 19th century, though, that the popular image of the “First Thanksgiving” took root. Earlier, while the Indian wars were still raging, scenes of settlers and natives engaging in a joint gathering seemed inconceivable.
In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt modified Lincoln’s chosen date of the last Thursday of November to the second-to-last Thursday of November in order to extend the post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas shopping season. J Then in 1942 FDR signed a law making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of November, a law which is still in effect today.
Why a Turkey? One story tells of Queen Elizabeth (16th century England eating a roast goose at a harvest festival, and upon hearing that the Spanish Armada had sunk on its way to attack England, the queen ordered up a second goose to celebrate the great news. Thus, the goose became the favorite bird at harvest time in England. When the Pilgrims arrived in America from England, roasted turkey replaced roasted goose as the main cuisine because wild turkeys were more abundant and easier to find than geese.
Why Pumpkin Pie? In 1621, at the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts, they ate pumpkin custard flavored with maple syrup and spices, baked in pumpkin shells. In 1796, an American cookbook by Amelia Simmons was published. It was the first cook book that developed recipes for foods native to America. Her pumpkin puddings were baked in a crust and similar to present day pumpkin pies.
Wishing you… sincere Thanksgiving wishes for a day spent with loving friends and family enjoying great food. I personally give thanks for my health, the abundance of America, for family & friends, and for the day we set-aside to give gratitude. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Hannah Nicole Vineyards is offering its acoustic weekend afternoons for your enjoyment. Come out to Brentwood and enjoy a bottle of wine from their tasting room and grab some cheese, salami and crackers from their gift shop or bring your own picnic! Artists are scheduled to perform between 1 and 4 PM. Tickets are not required ... [Read More]
Hannah Nicole Vineyards is offering its acoustic weekend afternoons for your enjoyment. Come out to Brentwood and enjoy a bottle of wine from their tasting room and grab some cheese, salami and crackers from their gift shop or bring your own picnic!
Artists are scheduled to perform between 1 and 4 PM. Tickets are not required to enjoy the music and it is open to all ages! If the weather gets cold or wet, the music will be moved inside; so you can enjoy the tunes while you’re warming up with a glass of your favorite red!
Below is a schedule of Acoustic Afternoons performances…
November 19 – Chris Ahlman
Country influenced vocalist.
November 20 – Owen Plant
Encore appearance by this eclectic artist who fuses island, classic and rock styles
November 26- Steve Marvel
Crowd favorite! Always a good afternoon of entertainment and music with Mr. Marvel!
November 27 – Toree McGee is Back!
A talented emerging voice with a strong set list and a great guitarist!
November is here and the leaves are just starting to fall in Summerset, an over 55 “active adult” community located in Brentwood. This past weekend, was a yearly craft fair benefitting the Summerset 2 Social Club. Now, plans for food drives, parties and charity donations are on the calendar. Holiday tours of San Francisco, Santana ... [Read More]
November is here and the leaves are just starting to fall in Summerset, an over 55 “active adult” community located in Brentwood. This past weekend, was a yearly craft fair benefitting the Summerset 2 Social Club. Now, plans for food drives, parties and charity donations are on the calendar. Holiday tours of San Francisco, Santana Row, and the Dickens Christmas Faire are just some of the plans on the upcoming calendar. One thing for sure, you can definitely fill your calendar when you live here at Summerset! Each community has its own home owner’s association (HOA), recreation center, pool/hot tub, tennis court, bocce court, workout room, pool table and activity director. 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.
Currently, the number of homes available in Summerset has been reduced to 26; that is a great statistic, as it represents less than 2% of all homes in the development. Prices currently range from $250-$550K. Smaller sized homes move quickly, especially those priced under $250K! Here is a link to current homes in Summerset!
Homes for rent in Summerset have also been snatched up quickly these past few months. Renting is a great option if you are not quite sure you are ready to live in a retirement community; while enjoying all the benefits of an owner. Rents start at $1250 for a duet; however, currently the lowest price rental is going for $1625.
Should you have any questions about Summerset, call me. I live in and enjoy sharing the opportunity to tell others about Summerset. Wishing you a Happy Autumn Season!
