Danbury Park 2011 Homes SOLD!

Danbury Park goes FACEBOOK!

Check out and “LIKE” the new Danbury Park FaceBook Community page TODAY!

Be a contributing member of our community.  Chat with neighbors and friends.  Keep our neighborhood safe and our values up!

Conforming Loan Limits are going down in 2001

The temporary conforming loan limits for high-cost areas put in place in 2008 are expiring at the end of September.  For example, Alameda County is current conforming loan limits is $729,750. The new loan limit amounts for high-cost areas will return to $625,500 for a 1 unit property.  The new limits will apply for all mortgage loans originated after September 30, 2011. So … if you’re thinking about buying, NOW is the time!

Let me know how I can help!
Jill Denton, REALTOR, Lic#01804876
925.998.7747

The housing market will turn around in the second half of 2011

 Those of us in Real Estate have seen this coming all year! According to Freddie Mac: “The housing market will turn around in the second half of 2011″ And the second half of the year is just 2 days away, so NOW is the time people! First time home buyers … buy NOW! Move-up buyers … sell and buy NOW! Investors … buys as much as you possibly can NOW! I am more than happy to help. I have time to help a few more good people realize their real estate dreams. Call me NOW!

Jill Denton
REALTOR, Lic #01804876
925.998.7747

Serving the San Francisco East Bay: Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley, Fremont….

Source:“Freddie Mac Economist Sees Sunny Economy in Second Half,”HousingWire (June 27, 2011)

Danbury Park Quarterly Real Estate Update

Click on the link below to get a pdf of the recently  active, pending and sold homes in Danbury Park!

Danbury Park Quarterly Real Estate Update, March 2011

Listingbook is HERE!

You’ve got to check this out!  Brand new to Northern California, Listingbook lets you search the MLS like a Realtor!  It’s the only site that gives you control to look at active AND sold homes.  On top of that, Listingbook works directly with our local MLS and therefore ALL OF THE DATA is updated EVERY 30 minutes!   No other website does this and it’s FREE, all you need to do is click the button below and take 30 seconds to sign up.   It’s a great way to educate yourself with what’s going on it the market today.

SIGN UP FOR A FREE LISTINGBOOK ACCOUNT NOW

Painting that Sells!

As a Designer and Realtor, I understand the value of color and help people make the right color decisions all the time. What is important to understand is meaning behind the color. If you are updating your home with paint and plan on staying in the home, then get personal! Choose colors that make you sing! However, if you are painting to sell, there is no singing allowed! 

BEFORE

AFTER

 

When selling a home, most find they look best when freshly painted with neutral colors.  A neutral color gives the look of a fresh clean canvas while at the same time is warm and inviting to buyers.  Plus it helps to show off your base boards, crown molding, trim and doors.

I know some Realtors who suggest the SAME color for all homes.  I think this is a bad idea because lighting is key when choosing the right color, neutral or not.  Each color has a base to it.  Some have more gray, or blue, green, yellow or even pink and if you choose a color without first looking at it in the light of the home, you could end up with pink walls!  YIKES!  Not a selling feature! You can try to select colors yourself, but I recommend you hire someone like me to help you choose the right colors for you home the first time.  In two hours, on average, you’ll know which color(s) will work best in  your home and  therefore increase the odds of getting an offer(s) on your home.

Painting the right colors will give you a lot of bang for your buck!
Jill Denton
Realtor Lic#01804876
Designer, I.R.I.S
www.jilldenton.com

API School Scores

Here are the 2010 API School Scores for pleasanton, livermore, dublin, san ramon, danville, fremont, brentwood and walnut creek!  Let me know if you’d like a pdf emailed to you and/or if you’d like a hard copy sent in the mail.

 

Pleasanton named one of the top 100 cities to live in the USA!

According to Money Magazine PLEASANTON is one of the best cities to live in the USA!  Only three cities in California made the list.  Click here to see all of the top 100 cities.

 

PLEASANTON: WINNER

Top 100 rank: 63
Population: 67,000
Compare Pleasanton to Top 10 Best Places

A family-oriented town an hour from both San Francisco and Monterey, Pleasanton has one of the strongest school districts in California.It also boasts 40 parks peppered with sports fields, picnic areas, 22 miles of scenic trails, and public art displays. Art lovers will soon have even more to enjoy: The Firehouse Arts Center, scheduled to open before the end of 2010, will house a new theatre, several art galleries, and classrooms.

Grocery chain Safeway’s headquarters are here, employing more than 3,000. The main drawback: Homes are expensive. –B.D.

Click here to read the entire article:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL0657792.html

Q2 2010 Danbury Park Market Update is here!

Click on the real estate tab above to see the current and past market updates. Contact me if you have any questions.

Active, Pending & Sold

Realtor Specializing in Danbury Park

Jill Denton
Realtor, Lic#01804876
jill@jilldenton.com
925.998.7747