Walnut Creek Real Estate

12/23/2021

The Contra Costa real estate market continues to be a strong seller's market. Prices increased 9% on average (year over year) but the number of sales were down by 7% (surely because of a lack of inventory.

09/26/2018

Everyone who wants to buy a home should be saving for a down payment. Here are some tips on how to maximize your return.

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These will ensure your upcoming home purchase is a dream come true.

09/26/2018

Home price deceleration just means that the rate of appreciation has slowed. Some people think that means that prices have come down.

Home-price gains slowed for the fourth straight month in July, as higher mortgage rates begin acting as a brake on rapid price growth, offering some welcome respite for buyers.

09/20/2018

Some of these are obvious but this is a fun read anyway.

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You probably mean well, but please refrain from saying these things.

02/15/2018

This is nuts.

The household income needed to buy a median priced home in the city reached a new high and is now $303,000, according to the California Association of Realtors latest affordability index.

01/12/2018

Open this Sat/Sun from 1-4 each day. Come on out to see it and bring your friends.

This open and contemporary Diablo Hills tri-level townhouse is a secluded end unit located at the end of the cul-de-sac. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a living room filled with natural light, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. You can continue downstairs to the spacious kitchen with granite counters, updated cabinets, almost new LG refrigerator and Samsung range and oven. There is a sun filled dining area that overlooks the patio.

Upstairs has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom and bath have been updated with glass doors and rain shower head in the bath and wood flooring in the bedrooms.

This is a great location close to Heather Farms Park, John Muir Hospital, Downtown Walnut Creek, BART and the freeways. It is also located within the highly sought after Northgate school boundaries. There is an abundance of parking on the cul de sac, two car garage and room for two more cars in the driveway.

$749,900, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1578 sq ft - Contact Ray Kozak, Alain Pinel Realtors, 925-330-0624 for more information.

09/27/2017

We have a great new listing Walnut Creek coming soon. Where else can you find a three bedroom home in the Northgate school boundaries in Walnut Creek for this price? Click below for more information or contact me directly if you know someone who might be interested. www.thekozakteam.com

Coming soon: $590,000. Beautifully updated townhome in great Walnut Creek location close to shopping, restaurants, biking and walking trails, BART and freeway access. This home features an updated kitchen with white Shaker cabinets with soft close drawers, quartz counters, subway tile back splash, s...

09/08/2017

We have a great new listing in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek. Check out the interior photos to see how much has been updated on this home. We are open tonight from 5-7 with wine and cheese and Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 each day. Come on by tonight if you can. www.thekozakteam.com

$1,250,000, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2649 sq ft - Contact Melanie Kozak, Alain Pinel Realtors, 925-457-0073 for more information.

08/17/2017

Most people think mortgage rates have gone up considerably. They are actually approaching new lows for 2017. These rates help compensate for high house prices and make it a great time to use this cheap money to buy a home or refinance. www.thekozakteam.com

Rates for home loans remain subdued thanks to investor appetite for safe-haven assets like bonds

08/09/2017

The old Concord Naval Weapons Station will house 2,200 living units and over 6 million square feet of commercial space but it is at least 10 years away yet. www.thekozakteam.com

After the state disbanded redevelopment agencies, Concord had to kick in funds for the naval base reuse project.

07/31/2017

Sales of homes under $500,000 have plunged because there are so few available. While this might be bad news for buyers who are still waiting to plunge into the market, it is great news for sellers who have been waiting for the right time to sell. It is a great time to down-size or liquidate an investment property. www.thekozakteam.com

Despite the chronically tight housing supply, home sales are increasing in the Bay Area — but not among homes under $500,000. They are becoming an endangered species.

07/30/2017

Why rent at outrageous prices when you can own instead? Buying a home is easier than you might think. Parents can help their children with the down payment if they wish. Not long ago, that was not allowed by lenders. Ask me for more information. www.thekozakteam.com

In a report by WalletHub, Oakland topped the list of worst cities for renters in the Bay Area. Six other Bay Area towns made the list but not a single one landed in the top 20.