SALE PENDING IN 24 HOURS IN RUBY HILL!

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1695 Via Di Salerno, Pleasanton, CA 94566

$3,995,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,942 SqFt

Stunning custom-built Ruby Hill home! Built by Aspenwood Homes, completed in 2007. No expense spared! Impressive attention to detail is reminiscent of Cape Cod-style luxury homes typically found on the East Coast. Entering, your eyes are drawn to gorgeous millwork, light fixtures & flooring. On main level is a generous, open floor plan, offering large open kitchen w/eating area, theater room, exercise room w/sauna, den, formal dining, Butler’s pantry w/wine cellar, living room, mud room (w/laundry), pantry as well as 1.5 baths. On 2nd floor you will be impressed by a large master bedroom w/retreat, 3 secondary bedrooms, large bonus room w/a home office area, laundry room & 3 full baths. The back yard offers a complete “stay-cation”…sparkling pool w/spa, sport court, grass area & extensive covered patio w/fireplace & built in BBQ for year-round entertaining! Surround sound speakers throughout home. Adjacent to 16th hole of the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ruby Hill Golf Course.

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COMING SOON TO PENDING IN SAN RAMON!

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3010 Millbridge Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,533 SqFt

This charming single story home features many updates including, European Oak hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen, tankless water heater, 12×8 back yard shed by “The Shed Shop” currently featured as a playhouse, and much more! Walking distance to 12 years of school and near many amenities. Brand New HVAC installed in 2020.

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NOW PENDING WITH 12 OFFERS IN THE HEART OF SAN RAMON!

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3079 Riviera Way, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,249,000 | 5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,426 SqFt

THIS IS IT! Fabulous 5-bedroom home IN THE HEART OF SAN RAMON! Great location w/corner lot! Walk to schools K-12! Wonderful floor-plan w/1 bedroom downstairs. Resort style backyard w/6-yr-new pool complete w/hot tub & water features plus a stamped concrete patio and artificial lawn in backyard. UPDATED HOME with dual pane windows, hardwood floors, updated kitchen & bathrooms. Kitchen has stone tile floor, wall between kitchen & family room was removed and replaced with a great bar sitting area encompassing granite countertops, recessed lights, stainless steel appliances and new cabinets. Bathrooms have ceramic tile in upstairs master bathroom, shower and sinks, recessed lighting and replaced vanity tops and faucets. Upstairs hall bathroom has tile floors, tile walls, furniture vanity and mirror, re-textured walls, recessed lighting. Ceiling fans in Family Room and upstairs bedrooms. All fences around the house have been replaced.

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Mortgage Interest Deductions 101

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Purchasing a home comes with many tangible and intangible benefits. One that is commonly overlooked until the start of the year rolls around is the deductions you get on your taxes. As a homeowner, you’re likely able to deduct most, if not all, of your home mortgage interest resulting in a lower tax bill.

Interest paid on a loan that was used to buy, build, or complete substantial renovations on your primary or secondary home falls into the deductible mortgage interest bucket. The property can be a house, apartment, condominium, mobile home, house trailer, or co-op. The amount of interest you can deduct does cap out at $750,000, although most homeowners do not reach that threshold.

At the end of each tax year, your lender will provide you with a mortgage interest statement, or Form 1098, that states the total amount of interest paid for that year. You are responsible for reporting an accurate total of interest paid when you file. This requires you to itemize your taxes. If you have purchased a home with one or more people, each homeowner can deduct the amount of interest they personally pay.

There are a few others payments that may count as mortgage interest and could be added to your deductible amount. These include mortgage points, late payment charges, prepayment penalties, interest on a home equity loan, and certain mortgage insurance premiums.

By deducting mortgage interest from your taxes, you are reducing your taxable income. As a result, you have less tax liability and reduce the amount of taxes you owe which is more money in your pocket!

SALE PENDING IN 24 HOURS IN RUBY HILL!

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1695 Via Di Salerno, Pleasanton, CA 94566

$3,995,000 | 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,942 SqFt

Stunning custom-built Ruby Hill home! Built by Aspenwood Homes, completed in 2007. No expense spared! Impressive attention to detail is reminiscent of Cape Cod-style luxury homes typically found on the East Coast. Entering, your eyes are drawn to gorgeous millwork, light fixtures & flooring. On main level is a generous, open floor plan, offering large open kitchen w/eating area, theater room, exercise room w/sauna, den, formal dining, Butler’s pantry w/wine cellar, living room, mud room (w/laundry), pantry as well as 1.5 baths. On 2nd floor you will be impressed by a large master bedroom w/retreat, 3 secondary bedrooms, large bonus room w/a home office area, laundry room & 3 full baths. The back yard offers a complete “stay-cation”…sparkling pool w/spa, sport court, grass area & extensive covered patio w/fireplace & built in BBQ for year-round entertaining! Surround sound speakers throughout home. Adjacent to 16th hole of the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ruby Hill Golf Course.

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COMING SOON TO PENDING IN SAN RAMON!

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3010 Millbridge Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,533 SqFt

This charming single story home features many updates including, European Oak hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen, tankless water heater, 12×8 back yard shed by “The Shed Shop” currently featured as a playhouse, and much more! Walking distance to 12 years of school and near many amenities. Brand New HVAC installed in 2020.

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JUST LISTED IN THE HEART OF SAN RAMON!

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3079 Riviera Way, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,249,000 | 5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,426 SqFt

THIS IS IT! Fabulous 5-bedroom home IN THE HEART OF SAN RAMON! Great location w/corner lot! Walk to schools K-12! Wonderful floor-plan w/1 bedroom downstairs. Resort style backyard w/6-yr-new pool complete w/hot tub & water features plus a stamped concrete patio and artificial lawn in backyard. UPDATED HOME with dual pane windows, hardwood floors, updated kitchen & bathrooms. Kitchen has stone tile floor, wall between kitchen & family room was removed and replaced with a great bar sitting area encompassing granite countertops, recessed lights, stainless steel appliances and new cabinets. Bathrooms have ceramic tile in upstairs master bathroom, shower and sinks, recessed lighting and replaced vanity tops and faucets. Upstairs hall bathroom has tile floors, tile walls, furniture vanity and mirror, re-textured walls, recessed lighting. Ceiling fans in Family Room and upstairs bedrooms. All fences around the house have been replaced.

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Put More Money In Your Pocket Each Month

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Reviewing your monthly expenses once a year is a great practice to get into. As you look at your monthly budget, you will find some expenses that are fixed, like your rent or mortgage, car payments, and child care expenses. But there are several other common monthly expenses that should be reviewed and re-negotiated each year.

Call your current car insurance provider and shop other providers to make sure you have the lowest possible premium at that time. Contact your cell phone carrier to make sure you have the best and lowest cost package currently available. Shop health insurance each year to make sure you are covered at the best possible price. Contact your gym to make sure you are paying the best current pricing for your membership.

Research your cable and internet provider’s offers online then give them a call to make sure you have the best pricing for your services. Cable and internet companies often have promotions or package pricing that could be lower than your current bill. Do an audit of all online and app subscriptions you have to make sure you are not paying monthly fees for apps you signed up for in the past that you are no longer using. You will be surprised what the small fees add up to!

Don’t stop here! Analyze your monthly recurring payments and see how many of them you can bring down. The compound effect will give you a nice monthly raise.

Tips To Light Your Home

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Lighting is such a crucial aspect of your home and can affect the ambiance, energy, and vibe in each room. However, sifting through the various styles, bulbs, and placement options can feel overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started!

Types of Lighting
There are three different types of lighting. Ambient lighting (or general lighting) fills the room, accent lighting is used to highlight something, such as art, and task lighting is used to help you complete various tasks, such as desk lamps and vanity lights. It’s recommended you have at least two types in each room.

Task and Accent Lighting
Start with selecting task and accent lighting in each room. Many times, the combination of these two provide enough light in a room so overhead lighting may not be needed.

Will it Mesh?
To ensure lighting fixtures will mesh well together, try placing images of the fixtures on a Word document or Pages to see the full picture before purchasing.

Choosing the Right Bulb
Light bulb selection is equally important as fixture selection. By choosing incandescent or halogen bulbs, you can add a warm, sunny feel to a room. Fluorescent bulbs can provide warm white, cool white, or daylight color temperatures and radiate light 360 degrees around the bulb. Finally, LED bulbs can range from blue-white to neutral white to yellow-white and are the most energy efficient option.

Dark Areas
Factor natural lighting into your light design by mapping out where the sun falls and how it moves across the room. Then, place lighting in darker areas.

COMING THIS WEEK IN SAN RAMON!

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