WELCOME HOME TO INVERNESS PARK! LOOKING FOR YOUR FOREVER HOME? THIS JUST MAY BE THE ONE!

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23 Pinkerton Ct, San Ramon, CA 94583

$1,799,000 | 4 BA | 2 BA | 1,989 SqFt

Welcome home to Inverness Park! Looking for your forever home? This just may be the one! Premium court location in this coveted neighborhood. Timeless single story 4 bed/2 bath home on large lot. Open concept floorplan w/vaulted ceilings in entry, living room, dining room, family room & primary bedroom. Looking to entertain friends & family and/or just enjoy a nice staycation at home? This resort-style backyard is fabulous w/lagoon style pool w/sun shelf, & water features, hot tub, built-in BBQ w/sit-at island PLUS a fire pit & large Pergola covered patio w/movie screen & projector. You may never want to leave!  Even better is you can walk to 12 years of top-rated schools, fabulous shopping, restaurants & The Lot movie theater at The San Ramon City Center, Iron Horse Trail & Athan Downs Park. Top that all off with a large 3-car garage and this house is one you’ll be proud to call home. Thank you for your interest.

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FABULOUS LOCATION & FUNCTIONALITY FOR TODAY’S LIFESTYLE!

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11352 Marwick Dr, Dublin, CA 94568

$1,538,888 | 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,598 SqFt

Amazing location at the top of the hills in the westside of Dublin! Serene setting for this single-story home w/pool backing to the beautiful rolling hills of westside. Updated 3 bed/2 bath home w/open kitchen/family room concept floorplan. Separate Office/Den (could be used as a 4th bedroom currently w/built-in Murphy bed) w/vaulted ceiling & slider out to side yard patio. Detached studio ADU w/full bathroom. Great floorplan. This home checks a lot of boxes!

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San Ramon Valley Real Estate Market Update – 6/1/2022 – Calling All Buyers!!!

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San Ramon Valley Real Estate Market Update – 6/1/2022 – Calling All Buyers!!! 🏡🏡🏡

Buyers who’ve been sitting on the fence or missing out on multiple offers situations, I believe now is your chance!

Watch video for info on the current market in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville, Blackhawk & Alamo 🏡

This week’s stats by city:

San Ramon:

  • 110 ‘For Sale’
  • 62 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 25 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 109%

Dublin:

  • 95 ‘For Sale’
  • 70 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 26 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 110%

Danville:

  • 98 ‘For Sale’
  • 70 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 16 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 108%

Blackhawk:

  • 15 ‘For Sale’
  • 7 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 1 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 100%

Alamo:

  • 28 ‘For Sale’
  • 13 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 6 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 103%

For more info anytime:
📱(925) 899-0825
📧 Jason@JasonCaskie.com
🌐 https://lnkd.in/gVmTMYey
🌐 JasonCaskie.com

Upgrade Your Front Door Color for Instant Curb Appeal

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Your front door is the first thing people see when they visit your home and should serve as a welcoming point for your guests. Repainting your front door is an easy and affordable upgrade that will instantly increase your homes curb appeal. You can choose any color you’d like for this upgrade but the one you choose should be inline with your overall design style. Here are some tips on how you can make yours standout or match the overall aesthetic of your home.

MAKE A STATEMENT BY USING A BOLD COLOR

Don’t be afraid to use a bold color that makes a statement and really shows off your design style. This is where you can get creative, but remember this is something you’ll see everyday as you pull into your driveway. You can go with a bright color or set the mood with something dark and sleek. Some trending colors from this year are blacks, reds, light greens, and blue hues.

KEEP IT CLASSIC

Maybe using a bold color isn’t your cup of tea and using a classic color is more inline with your design taste. The good news is that classic colors can look great too. Classic colors have more neutral hues and consist of grays, browns, or blacks. These can also be incorporated into a stain if you’d like to showoff some wood grains as well.

WHAT ABOUT THE TRIM?

Think about your front door trim as the frame that surrounds your favorite piece of art. You can paint the trim the same color as your newly painted door or you can choose another color that might prevent it from blending in with the color of your home. It will look best if you keep the door trim consistent with the rest of the trim on your home if you decide not to paint it the same as the door.

EVERY HOME HAS A STYLE

The overall style of your home will guide your decision making process when choosing your new door color. But your personality and design style should not be overlooked as it’s important to make a bold cohesive statement. There aren’t any rules and it can always be repainted easily if you’re not happy with the result as time goes on.

TRY IT FIRST

Most paint stores offer small samples that are inexpensive and can be tested before you paint the entire door. You can test each color by painting small sections of the door which will allow you to see the results with proper lighting and textures. Or, you can make squares out of white poster board and tape these to the door. The poster board approach might be the best route to take if you’re unsure about the colors.

Easy Money Saving Tips That Will Help Reduce Your Monthly Expenses

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How we spend our money has changed a great deal over the past few years. Whether you’ve saved more or depleted your savings, we all need some financial inspiration to help us save where we can. Check out these tips, and you’ll be amazed at just how much money you can save with very little effort.

DON’T PAY INTEREST

Put a plan in place to get rid of credit card debt that you’ve accumulated over the years. You might not have a magical solution available to wipe this debt away, but that’s okay. You can achieve the same thing by transferring your debt to a card with 0% interest for a fixed period (six months to nearly two years). This will allow for you to pay off a set amount each month while avoiding paying for interest.

SAVE FIRST & SPEND LATER

You should always pay yourself first, as it’s a great step towards your financial freedom. Use the 50/30/20 budgeting method that can help you manage your money more effectively. This means that 50% of your after-tax pay goes towards your needs (food, bills, gas, etc.), 30% goes towards your wants (eating out, clothing, etc.), and 20% goes towards your future (savings, emergencies, paying off debt). Unfortunately, this rule won’t work for everyone due to individual circumstances, such as living in an area with a high cost of living. You can adjust these percentages as needed so it fits your individual situation.

DON’T SPLURGE ON PAYDAY

Recent surveys shows that roughly 32% of Americans run out of funds before payday. This includes those with a higher income (over $100K) and not only those living paycheck to paycheck. Try limiting situations that trigger you to spend more, stick to a budget (50/30/20), or switch to cash and leave your cards at home. Follow these suggestions and always ask yourself if you really need it?

USE AN INCOGNITO BROWSER

Using an incognito window when shopping online will help you save money by automatically deleting browsing history when the window is closed. This will help you avoid dynamic pricing, which is when retailers alter their pricing based on your browsing and purchasing history. Yes, this really happens! Giving online retailers less to track will also limit the number of promotional emails and ads you see on a daily, which will reduce the temptation to spend.

SHOP OWN BRANDS

Every supermarket has its own brand of products, and these are always a cheaper alternative to name brands that are sold at a higher price. Switching from name branded products to own brands is an easy way to save money on your next grocery bill. In most cases you can barely tell the difference when it comes to the taste and quality of these products. It’s easy to always reach for that branded label you’ve always enjoyed, but making the switch is worth a try. This might not be significant if you’re a serious couponer as coupons are geared towards name brands.

WEATHER THE STORM

If we’ve learned anything over the past few years it’s that having rainy day funds is more important than it’s ever been. It’s possible that yours might be depleted or maybe you never had one to begin with. It’s never too late to start saving, so put some money aside and start that rainy day fund. As a rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to have three months of income set aside for emergencies, and six months if you have a mortgage.

San Ramon Valley Real Estate Market Update – 6/1/2022 – Calling All Buyers!!!

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San Ramon Valley Real Estate Market Update – 6/1/2022 – Calling All Buyers!!! 🏡🏡🏡

Buyers who’ve been sitting on the fence or missing out on multiple offers situations, I believe now is your chance!

Watch video for info on the current market in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville, Blackhawk & Alamo 🏡

This week’s stats by city:

San Ramon:

  • 110 ‘For Sale’
  • 62 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 25 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 109%

Dublin:

  • 95 ‘For Sale’
  • 70 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 26 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 110%

Danville:

  • 98 ‘For Sale’
  • 70 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 16 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 108%

Blackhawk:

  • 15 ‘For Sale’
  • 7 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 1 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 100%

Alamo:

  • 28 ‘For Sale’
  • 13 ‘Sale Pending’
  • 6 ‘Sold’
  • Average Sale vs List Price 103%

For more info anytime:
📱(925) 899-0825
📧 Jason@JasonCaskie.com
🌐 https://lnkd.in/gVmTMYey
🌐 JasonCaskie.com

FOR SALE IN DUBLIN! 11352 Marwick Drive @ $1,599,000

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Fabulous location & Functionality for today’s lifestyle!
11352 Marwick Drive, Dublin – Asking $1,599,000

  • 4 Bed/2 Bath (plus detached 1 bedroom/office w/full bath)
  • 1,598 square foot home
  • 14,242 square foot lot

Top of the hills in westside Dublin! Serene setting for this updated single-story home.

Functional build allows for 5 beds & 3 full baths.

This resort style backyard features a sparkling pool w/ beautiful rolling hills of westside backdrop.

The backyard is great for entertaining or simply enjoying resort life at home. Two patios; a beautiful, covered patio w/ ceiling fan and tv hookups plus a side patio w/ view off the 4th bedroom/office.

This fabulous home enjoys an open kitchen & family room concept floorplan with sit-at kitchen countertop plus separate dining area.

4th bedroom has multiple functions and is currently used as bedroom & office with built-in Murphy bed, vaulted ceiling, decorative ceiling fan & slider out to side yard patio.

Detached studio w/full bathroom is perfect 5th bedroom or quiet office away from the home.

Newer roof & HVAC system. Decorative ceiling fans in each room. Move-in ready!

For more info anytime:
📱(925) 899-0825
📧 Jason@JasonCaskie.com

JUST SOLD IN DUBLIN FOR $121K OVER ASKING PRICE!

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7677 Topaz Cir, Dublin, CA 94568

SOLD | $1,720,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,610 SqFt

Location, Location, Location! Rarely available in this Quiet neighborhood tucked back in the hills w/Sunset Views off the front porch. Backs to open space + neighbor on just one side. Short walk to hiking trails yet just minutes from all amenities & commute access. This generous 3 Bed/3 Bath home also has Large Bonus Room downstairs w/Exterior Access (could be additional bedroom) + FULL BATH DOWNSTAIRS + Office/Den off the Master Bedroom Suite. Great Open Floorplan concept w/Lots of living space. Kitchen looks out to backyard with views of hills & open space. Kitchen has eating area PLUS there is a separate full dining room. Great home for entertaining. Brick fireplace in Family Room. Hardwood floors downstairs + Brand new carpet. Oversized 2-car garage.

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Creating A Sustainable Home Garden

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It’s nearly impossible not to be bombarded with news and information about how much safer and healthier organic food is for our bodies. Although, we also know how much more expensive organic produce can be.

SO WHY NOT GROW IT IN YOUR OWN YARD?

Contrary to what some may believe, growing a home garden doesn’t require extensive farming experience or the latest tools of the trade. It’s actually a lot simpler than that, and can help make your home a more sustainable one for you, your family, and even the environment.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A GARDEN AT HOME?

First of all, let’s go over the benefits of having a home garden:

Quick access to fruits and veggies – Instead of having to run to the grocery store every time you run out of salad or fresh basil, you can just stroll on over to your backyard to fetch some. Save yourself time and gasoline by foregoing the daily trip to the supermarket and visit your home garden instead.

Gain control over the food you eat – Even when food products are labeled “organic,” not knowing exactly who’s growing the food and how they’re handling it can be bit unsettling. Instead, by growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, you gain control over exactly what chemicals are being used, or avoided altogether. That way, you truly know just what you’re putting in your mouth.

Reduce your carbon footprint on the environment – Having a home garden allows you to make a positive environmental impact. You can start a compost pile where you can recycle certain yard and kitchen waste products to produce a nutrient-rich additive for the soil in your garden. Not only does this create a natural fertilizer for your plants, it also minimizes the waste that you produce. And if you decide to avoid the use of chemicals, you can even reduce pollution and groundwater contamination.

Enjoyment and satisfaction – For many homeowners, watching their gardens go from seeds to fruit- and vegetable-bearing plants can be a real source of accomplishment and enjoyment. Seeing your hard work come to fruition can be really rewarding.

HOW TO GET YOUR OWN HOME GARDEN STARTED – AND FLOURISHING

Follow these tips to ensure you garden grows healthy, abundant plants, and trees to feed your family, and maybe even give you enough leftovers for the neighbors!

Test the soil – One of the first things you should do is make sure that the soil you plan on planting your seeds in is fertile enough to produce healthy plants. It’s pretty easy to do this – all you need is a cheap soil test kit that you can find at your local nursery.

By doing so, you’ll be able to identify whether or not the soil has too high of an alkaline or acid content. Once you’re armed with this info, you can add fertilizer and compost accordingly. While many plants will do well with balanced pH levels, others might prefer soil that’s a little more on the acidic side, and would therefore benefit more from plant-based fertilizers. Other plants do better with manure – it all depends on what you’re planting.

Find out which plants are ideal companions – Not every plant necessarily does well when placed beside specific plants. Find out which types of plants do well when they’re planted side by side. For instance, tomatoes and basil plants do well when planted beside each other; the basil boost the flavor of the tomatoes, and this combination also repels mosquitos. On the flip side, onions and asparagus aren’t the best of companions, and should be planted away from each other.

Make your own compost – Not only is this easy, it’ll also cut down on your household waste. A bunch of things can be added to your compost, such as leaf clippings, food scraps, and other organic items. Keep a compost both indoors and outdoors to make it easy and convenient to continue adding to it.

Add flowers to the vegetable garden – Even though your goal is to grow vegetables and fruit, consider adding some flowers to the garden. Not only will they enhance the beauty of the garden, but they’ll also attract the good bugs that eat plant-destroying aphids, and encourage cross-pollinating.

Add mulch – Adding mulch to the garden will help keep the weeds at bay, help the soil retain moisture, and protect the roots of the plants.

Grow fruit trees that fit your space – Depending on how much space you have to work with, you’ll need to figure out which fruits trees will be suitable in the space you have. A full-sized fruit tree will need an area that’s approximately 25×25 feet big. If you live in an urban area where space is limited, consider dwarf fruit trees; these little trees can thrive in as little as 3×3 feet of space (though they prefer 4×4 feet).

You may also choose to grow semi-dwarf fruit trees against walls to save some space. Dwarf fruit trees bear fruit sooner, so you can start enjoying your peaches or apples with less waiting time. Just be aware that the majority of fruit trees need two of the same type of fruit to cross-pollinate and produce fruit.

Don’t forget to water! – Depending on how much precipitation you get and what you’ve got growing, your garden will need to be watered at least 2 or 3 times per week. Do your homework on the plants you’re growing so you know exactly how much water they require.

As a general rule of thumb, it’s ideal to water either first thing in the morning, or later on in the evening, as watering during the afternoon when it’s particularly sunny and hot can actually burn the plants.

The freshest, safest, tastiest, and most economical fruits and vegetables that you’ll ever eat can easily be grown in your own backyard. Within a few short weeks, you can be bringing your own produce to the dinner table!