Ron Melvin

09/11/2026

Market Update: Walnut Creek’s Seasonal Price Dip Is Here

Walnut Creek’s demand has kept this market fierce all year — high prices, multiple offers, buyers losing out again and again. But the data tells a different story right now.

As we head into the holiday season, inventory is up, price growth has cooled, and buyer competition has eased. This is the seasonal window savvy buyers wait for.

Thinking about your next move? Whether you’re a buyer ready to jump in or you’ve been searching for a Walnut Creek Realtor to sell my home before the market shifts again, I can walk you through exactly what the numbers mean for you.

📊 See the 5-year price trend chart below. 🏡 Start searching: https://ronmelvin.com/home-search 📞 925-708-1178

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Ron Melvin, Realtor — Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

09/10/2026

👀 What Makes This 5-Bedroom Walnut Creek Home So Hard to Find?

If you’ve been searching for a Walnut Creek home with the flexibility to accommodate multigenerational living, guests, working from home, or changing needs over time, you need to see this.

This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, including something increasingly hard to find: two bedrooms on the main level. One is a private primary suite with a full bath, while the second can easily become an office, library, gym, playroom, or guest room.
Inside, the open-concept kitchen and family room create a natural gathering space, while separate formal living and dining rooms give you even more room to entertain.

⚡ And there's another major bonus: Tesla Solar + Tesla Powerwall backup batteries, helping provide energy savings and backup power.

Step outside to a private backyard with multiple areas for dining and entertaining, or head just steps away to Larkey Park and the Contra Costa Canal Trail. You’re also conveniently located near BART, downtown Walnut Creek, shopping, restaurants, schools, and commuter routes.

💰 Offered at $1,350,000
🔑 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | 12:30–4:30 PM
📅 Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:00–4:00 PM

If two bedrooms downstairs, five bedrooms total, modern construction, and a central Walnut Creek location are on your wish list, don’t just scroll past this one—come experience it in person.

📲 Stop by this weekend or call/text 925-708-1178 for more information or to schedule a private showing.

By Ron Melvin, Realtor
Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

09/10/2026

Concord Home Prices Just Hit a 5-Year Low — Here's What Buyers Should Know

Concord is one of the most diverse communities in the East Bay, with homes ranging from $250K condos to $3M estates — something for nearly every buyer. That diversity is exactly why demand (and prices) in Concord have stayed so high.

But the data right now tells a different story: September 2026 average Concord prices are the lowest we've seen in five years, and we're entering the holiday season, which is historically the softest pricing window all year in Concord. Inventory is up, competition is down, and buyers finally have room to breathe.

This is an unprecedented window for Concord buyers — but seasonal dips like this don't last. Once spring buyers return, competition (and prices) climb right back.

📞 Call or text 925-708-1178 for a free buyer strategy session

Ron Melvin, Realtor – Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

09/09/2026

East Bay locals—what’s the BEST thing about September around here?

I want to hear what makes September in the East Bay special to YOU. Pick your favorite in the comments or tell me what I left off the list!

📲 Tag an East Bay friend who needs to weigh in—and share this with someone who loves calling the East Bay home.

Let’s see which one gets the most votes! 👀

09/09/2026

🏡✨ $849K in Walnut Creek — Come See What Makes Geary Rd Stand Out!

If you’ve been searching for the right combination of space, location, and value in Walnut Creek, make time to tour 1707 Geary Rd this weekend.

Now offered at $849,000, this spacious 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with 2,347 sq. ft. gives you room to live, entertain, work from home, and unwind—all while keeping you close to the Walnut Creek lifestyle buyers love.

Enjoy a private deck, attached 2-car garage, community pool and tennis courts, plus convenient access to BART, downtown Walnut Creek, shopping, restaurants, parks, and trails.

🔑 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
💰 Offered at $849,000

📅 Sept. 12 & 13 (Sat-Sun) | 1:00–4:00 PM

Photos can show you the home—but nothing compares to walking through it yourself. Stop by this weekend and see if 1707 Geary Rd could be your next address.

📲 Questions or prefer a private tour? Call or text Ron Melvin at 925-708-1178.

By Ron Melvin, Realtor
Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

09/08/2026

Met with an agent and something feels... off? 🚩

Trust that instinct. A bad Realtor rarely looks bad — friendly, nice car, a market snapshot with some charts on it. On the surface, most agents look interchangeable. They aren't.

My new checklist breaks down the 10 warning signs that separate a real Concord agent from a part-timer, before you ever sign a listing agreement.

📖 Read the full checklist: https://ronmelvin.com/red-flags-how-to-spot-a-bad-concord-realtor-before-you-sign/

📲 Ready to talk to a full-time local Concord Realtor instead? Text "VALUE" to 925-708-1178 for a free home value estimate.

Ron Melvin, Realtor
Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

By Ron Melvin, Realtor | Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More You Already Know Something Feels Off You've met with an agent. Maybe...

09/07/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING: 1101 Sunny Cove Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Looking for a true 5-bedroom Walnut Creek home with real flexibility? This one delivers — two bedrooms down (including a full primary suite), an open-concept kitchen and family room around a large island, formal living and dining rooms, and a private backyard designed for entertaining.

Centrally located near Pleasant Hill BART, the freeway, downtown Walnut Creek, Larkey Park, and the Contra Costa Canal Trail — this is the commuter-friendly, lifestyle-friendly home Walnut Creek buyers ask for most. 💰Listed for: $1,350,000

📖 Planning to sell your Walnut Creek home this year? Read our complete 2026 Seller's Guide: https://ronmelvin.com/how-to-sell-your-home-in-walnut-creek-cacomplete-seller-guide-local-market-tips-2026/

📉 Home not getting offers? Find out why: https://ronmelvin.com/why-your-walnut-creek-home-isnt-getting-offers/

🎥 Watch our step-by-step video on preparing a Walnut Creek home to sell for maximum value: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwkLRC5ryOQ&t=9s

Ready to buy or sell in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez, or Brentwood? Contact the East Bay Real Estate Team today for a no-pressure conversation about your next move.

09/07/2026

Concord Realtor Handles a Court-Approved Probate Sale 🏠⚖️ | Client Review

This wasn’t a normal home sale.

David Hudson’s family member’s home in Concord had to go through court approval — a full conservatorship sale that moves out of standard real estate rules and into probate court, where hearings can be 3-6 months out and the court demands proof you got top dollar.

On top of that, the home needed major work — and the family was managing it all from the Midwest.

Here’s how it closed. 🎬

Full case study + guide to choosing the right Concord Realtor → link in bio 🔗 ronmelvin.com/best-concord-realtor-guide

Related: what does a Concord Realtor actually cost? → link in bio 🔗 ronmelvin.com/concord-realtor-cost-commission-breakdown-for-2026

📲 Selling in Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, or Brentwood? Text VALUE to 925-708-1178 for a free home valuation.

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By Ron Melvin, Realtor
Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🏡

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and determination that help build our dreams, strengthen our communities, and create the places we’re proud to call home.

Wishing everyone a relaxing, safe, and well-deserved Labor Day with family and friends! ❤️🤍💙

Ron Melvin, Realtor
Expert Strategies to Sell Your Home for More