Archive for 2008

North Livermore residents have indicated support to retain the Springtown Golf Course. The was some distrust of the city following the wishes of the residents. Much like residents of Dublin and Pleasanton residents don’t believe the city of Livermore is being totally honest with them

Pleasanton Oak Grove development has received a favorable court ruling and the Pleasanton city council will not challenge it.

Not only have sales of existing homes increased in the Tri-valley area of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore, but in many other areas as well. Bank owned REO sales and short sales are a large percentage of these, but the trend is starting to look good for a better real estate market in the summer.

Prices have come down, but not as much in the Tri-Valley area. The hardest hit are Contra Costa County areas of Antioch and Brentwood. In Alameda County parts of Oakland, San Leandro and Hayward have seen large price drops.

Home loans remain the big problem for home buyers. Lenders are unable to sell their loans and use that money to make more loans. Until this is corrected the housing market will be sluggish.

Only the rich investors are making money in this market. Public outcry needs to be heard in the halls of Congress, and in the White House. Big banks and creditors knew this was going to happen, that’s why the bankruptcy laws were changed.

It’s time for a grass roots movement too change how the government regulates the financial markets. People being people, they will always push the limits, it’s up to Washington to say no and control banking and investments much more tightly.

Livermore is moving for a water rate increase of 8.5%. This would mean about a $5.00 a month increase for the average Livermore home owner or renter. Pleasanton and Dublin home owners and renters are similar for their services.

Pleasanton new home projections include 350 units near the new BART station, 333 near the old station and 100 new units in downtown Pleasanton.

Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore home owners should be alert to a property value scam going around the valley. Many valley residents have received a solicitation from a private company that charges a fee to help get your property taxes reduced. The county will do that for free, just call the county Assessors office at 510-272-3787.

For more real estate information go to http://marcstromberg.com

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Residence of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore should plan to attend local community meetings on transportation, housing, schools and senior services when offered. Your real estate values and rents depend on good community services.

Pleasanton is holding a transit fair on Monday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event will be hels at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard. Representatives from Wheel, Pleasanton Paratransit Service, BART and Pleasanton Police Department will be at the fair. For reservations and additional information call 925-931-5365

Find a Pleasanton Home or Foreclosure

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Find your next home in Pleasanton. Call Marc Stromberg for details and appointments 925-730-2445. You can get a jump on the best buys in foreclosure homes or re-sale homes form the Multiple Listing Service and never leave your computer. If you want investment property or other real estate please call 925-730-2445

Pleasanton homes

Pleasanton townhouses & condos

All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. These properties are listed by many real estate companies.

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Find the Livermore California home of your choice directly from the local Multiple Listing Service without going to an agent. Then when you find a home contact me and save money when you purchase the home.

Livermore homes $500,000 and under Click Here to View Listings

Livermore homes $500,001 to $1,000,000 Click Here to View Listings

Livermore homes over $1,000,000 Click Here to View Listings

Livermore townhouses and condo’s Click Here to View Listings

For more help with homes or loans go to help.

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Find the Dublin California home of your choice directly from the local Multiple Listing Service without going to an agent. Then when you find a home contact me and save money when you purchase the home.

Dublin homes $500,000 and under Click Here to View Listings

Dublin homes $500,001 to $1,000,000 Click Here to View Listings

Dublin homes over $1,000,000 Click Here to View Listings

Dublin townhouses and condo’s Click Here to View Listings

For more help with homes or loans go to help.

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For up-to-date home sales information in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore click on the link below. You will find additional cities of interest if you are an investor in California real estate.

http://www.bayeast.org/stats/reports/08/jan/complete_1_2008.pdf

We are in a slow housing market, but homes are still selling and for good prices. As always, location and condition have a great influence on the sales price. Lenders are starting to look at location when granting loans.

You may find more information on homes and home values by clicking on homes

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Home buyers will no longer get mortgage insurance in Pleasanton, Dublin or Livermore unless they put 10% down on the purchase of a home.

Alameda County is on the list of declining areas and the mortgage insurance giant PMI will no longer insure 95% or 100% financing. There is another company still providing coverage, but that may change soon.

Even with a good down payment you will need a very good credit score. Do everything you can to get your credit score up to 700.

If you want to get your credit cleared up just leave a comment below with your phone number. Comments are not posted until I check them. Anyone leaving a request for clean-up will not be published.

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If you are looking to invest in real estate the Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore foreclosure home list link will be of great value. These are all bank owned homes and they are looking for offers

If you are not sure how to go about buying a foreclosure the please contact me by leaving a comment. You may also go to www.marcstromberg.com and leave me a request.

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It’s a good time to buy and we may still see lower interest rates one more time this month. I can also provide lending services on foreclosures.

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