Archive for month: February, 2021

As a homeowner, it’s never a bad idea to look at different ways to cut costs and one of the easiest areas to tweak is your grocery budget. Take a look at the tips below to help you tighten it up.

Test out stores. Take a couple weeks to trial some neighborhood grocery stores and track how much your staple foods cost at each, such as eggs, milk, vegetables, and chicken. Once you’ve completed your survey, determine if one store offers more savings overall and try to primarily shop at that location.

Plan ahead. Everyone has heard the sound advice to never shop while hungry. But, it’s also a good idea to never shop without a well formulated grocery list. Before heading to the store, outline your meals for the week, keeping in mind breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Don’t forget any condiments, seasonings, etc. you may be out of. Then stick to the list, preventing overspending.

Shop local. Farmers markets are an amazing way to save money. Not only are you likely to find amazing deals, but often the quality of the fruits and vegetables is higher than at chain grocery stores. Many of these markets offer “stuff your bag” deals where they allow you to fill a bag with as many yummy items as you can and pay one set price.

Don’t knock the freezer. Although it’s best to pick up fresh groceries, there are certain items you can venture into the frozen aisle for, like organic fruits and veggies. Plus, if there’s a great deal on a fresh item, like chicken, consider buying in bulk and safely freezing some for later.

220 Sunrise Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513

$1,000,000 | 9 Beds | 4 Baths | 1,268 SqFt

Opportunity knocks! 4 homes on 1 lot! Main home has 3 bedrooms/1 bath and the remaining 3 homes are all 2 bedrooms/1 bath properties all situated on approx. 1.05 acres of land. Great for investors or families that want their own compound! Close to commute access (close to Brentwood Blvd & Lonetree Way), shops, restaurants and more. Rare opportunity to have land and privacy! Addresses are 210-220 Sunrise Dr. All information and images should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market continues to trend upward. According to analytics firm CoreLogic, in November, home prices were up 8.2% year over year. Interestingly, Idaho (15.7%), Maine (15.4%), and Indiana (13.6%) were the states with the highest increases. Plus, this past year saw record low interest rates, which is certainly a driving factor in the current hot real estate market. While this is great news for existing homeowners, it has posed some difficulties for lower income individuals to afford homes.

One major challenge facing the industry is inventory for would-be buyers is at a 12-month low. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), inventory nationwide is down to a 2.1 month supply. This is a 30% decrease in available homes for sale from the same time period last year. Most real estate professionals consider a six-month supply of homes a healthy balance between a buyer and seller market. This low supply, or low inventory, generally indicates a strong seller’s market. NAR also reported the median days on market in December 2020 was only 16 days, further indicating that it is a strong seller’s market.

Because the real estate market is very dynamic, whether you are thinking about selling or buying, it’s more important than ever to work with an agent who understands the local market. Often, homes are sold where the seller may have netted a higher amount or there are buyers who lose out on a great home because their agent may not understand these market forces. Find an agent with knowledge and experience locally who can understand your unique needs. Contact me for more information today!

220 Sunrise Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513

$1,000,000 | 9 Beds | 4 Baths | 1,268 SqFt

Opportunity knocks! 4 homes on 1 lot! Main home has 3 bedrooms/1 bath and the remaining 3 homes are all 2 bedrooms/1 bath properties all situated on approx. 1.05 acres of land. Great for investors or families that want their own compound! Close to commute access (close to Brentwood Blvd & Lonetree Way), shops, restaurants and more. Rare opportunity to have land and privacy! Addresses are 210-220 Sunrise Dr. All information and images should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.

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1548 Germano Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566

$2,850,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,862 SqFt

Welcome home to this luxury estate located in the private Ruby Hill community! Built in 2004, this Mediterranean style home boasts 5b/4.5ba, a formal study, creating an open floor plan concept. Old world texture, extensive mill-work, including wainscoting and crown molding add impressive details throughout the home. The gourmet-style kitchen features large center island w/ breakfast bar and prep sink, as well as stainless appliances, including a built in Sub-Zero refrigerator, microwave, dbl ovens, dbl dishwashers, and 6 burner gas-top stove. Butler’s pantry includes a Sub-Zero wine chiller. The backyard features in ground lagoon-style swimming pool, plenty of lawn space for play and covered loggia w/ fireplace and built-in barbecue. The 4-car garage is great for storage or in-home projects. Ruby Hill gated community includes a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, as well as community amenities which include the community center, swimming pool, sports and picnic amenities.

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