Archive for month: December, 2022

The inventory of homes has come down but the average days on market has gone up. Currently, this is a very balanced market in our area. 

Thought for Buyers: As we know, interest rates have come up since the beginning of the year, but we are seeing rates drop a bit over the past couple of weeks. Also, prices have come down making it more of a balanced market. This is a good time to buy. Not only can you get a home at a lower price but there are terms to consider in your offer like asking the seller to give you a credit to buy down your interest rate.

Thought for Sellers: The 4 most important thoughts for a seller right now is to 1) price your home correctly, 2) do inspections & seller disclosures before coming on the market, 3) have your home in “show ready” condition and 4) be open to creativity in regards to terms; maybe a credit to the buyers to buy their interest rate down or pay a years’ worth of HOA dues up front for them.

Watch this video to see the stats that reflect this within the current market in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville, Blackhawk & Alamo.

This week’s stats by city: 

San Ramon: 

– 51 ‘For Sale’ 

– 23 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 8 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Days on Market: 35

– Average Sale vs List Price: 95% 

Dublin: 

– 58 ‘For Sale’ 

– 28 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 12 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Days on Market: 27

– Average Sale vs List Price: 99% 

Danville: 

– 70 ‘For Sale’ 

– 25 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 4 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Days on Market: 48

– Average Sale vs List Price: 93% 

Blackhawk: 

– 17 ‘For Sale’ 

– 7 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 0 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Days on Market: N/A

– Average Sale vs List Price: N/A 

Alamo: 

– 22 ‘For Sale’ 

– 12 ‘Sale Pending’ 

– 2 ‘Sold’ 

– Average Days on Market: 55

– Average Sale vs List Price: 92% 

For more info anytime: 

 (925) 899-0825 

 Jason@JasonCaskie.com 

 JasonCaskie.com

2809 99th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

$680,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,221 SqFt

Beautiful fully renovated home that sits on a large lot in the quaint Oakland Hills neighborhood. Enjoy an all level living and an inviting open floor plan with a modern elegance. Easy access to all freeways, minutes from the Oakland Airport, Oakland Coliseum, and Oakland Zoo. Spacious area on the side of the house that would be perfect for RV/boat/trailer parking. The exterior has been freshly painted. New central heating and air .

Represented Buyer

6653 Spruce Ln, Dublin, CA 94568

$930,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,280 SqFt

Perfectly placed in the lovely Echo Park neighborhood, 6653 Spruce Lane’s timeless floor plan opens to a private backyard full of potential. Whether you’re looking for a convenient location near schools and shopping, a friendly community with a sweeping park or indoor-outdoor living space, this charming residence has it all! The spacious living room flows into an open-concept kitchen, family room and dining area, all of which feature hardwood flooring. Convene before the exposed brick fireplace, soak up the afternoon rays on the expansive patio that stretches just beyond the sliding glass doors or seek shade under the large pergola. Complete with a side yard and a large shed, this entirely-enclosed backyard is awaiting your finishing touch. A hall off of the main living spaces takes you to the three bedrooms and two full bathrooms one of which is located in the primary bedroom. A two-car garage and easy commutes via highways 680, 580 and BART are wonderful bonuses.

Is your home is the hub of the holidays this season? If so, you’ve got some work to do before your guests knock on your door. Luckily, it doesn’t have to take weeks of hard labor to get your home ready – just a few smart and simple tasks will do the trick to get things prepped for holiday house guests.

Figure Out the Sleeping Arrangements

If you’re lucky enough to have a guest room, fantastic. If not, you’ve got a little coordinating you do. Figure out the sleeping arrangements for your house guests, and if that means shuffling family members around to accommodate, do these logistics beforehand.

Maybe Junior will have to sleep with Mommy and Daddy to free up a bed, or perhaps the living room couch will be need to act as a makeshift bed. Whatever the case may be, have this arrangement handled in advance so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.

Make Up the Guest Bed(s) With Fresh Sheets

If no one has slept in the guest bed for months, the sheets will start to get a bit stale. Rip those babies off and slap on a set of crisp, fresh-smelling bedsheets and pillowcases. Set out some extra blankets and pillows too, in case your guests are the type to get really cozy and bundled in bed. And while you’re in there, take a couple of minutes to tidy up and get rid of anything that doesn’t belong.

Clean and Stock Up the Bathroom

Tidying up and dusting is a no-brainer, not just when house guests are shacking up with you. But one room in particular that needs some extra attention is the bathroom (for obvious reasons). Most people won’t get too bent out of shape about a tad of dust underneath furniture, but certain marks and streaks (and smells) in the bathroom can be enough to turn anyone off.

Make sure you clean every corner of the bathroom, including the floor, sink, toilet, shower stall, bathtub and mirrors. Dump out the trash, take out a fresh stack of clean towels, refill the soap dispenser, and restock the toilet paper. Your guests will appreciate the fact that they don’t have to bust your chops asking for anything when everything has already been handed to them on a silver platter.

Have Your Morning Essentials in Order

Some people instinctively reach for their coffee first thing in the morning, while others look forward to a massive bowl of cereal when they wake. Everyone’s different, so make sure you get the 411 on what your house guests prefer to have at their disposal in the morning.

Find out what they like to drink and eat for breakfast, and make sure to hit the supermarket to pick these things up before they arrive. Set these things up in an easily-accessed area on the kitchen countertop, and be sure to point them out to your house guests when you’re giving them the tour so they don’t feel obligated to be served in the morning.

Give Them a Spot to Chill Out in Peace

As cool and fun-to-be-with as you are, most people don’t necessarily want to be in each other’s faces 24/7. So give your house guests some quiet space where they can catch up on their novel, watch their favorite show, or do whatever else floats their boat. They’ll appreciate the consideration of setting up a little area where they can retreat to in order to get a little ‘me’ time.

Plan Things to Do

Depending on how long your house guests plan to stay with you over the holidays, you might want to plan some fun things to do while they’re there. Sure, you could watch holiday movies until you’re blue in the face, but consider finding out what types of things your guests might be interested in doing besides being stuck in front of the tube.

Maybe they’d like to check out the local museum or infamous eateries in your city. Or maybe they’d like to check out some landmarks specific to your town, or even checkout a show. You don’t have to do all of these things, but even a day or two of activity can be enough to break up the monotony of an extended holiday guest stay.

The holidays are all about family and friends, and sharing in the joy of the season. But if you’re well-prepared for your house guests, the holidays can be that much sweeter.

Hey hey, looky here, just squeeked in. I couldn’t do it without all your help & referrals. Thank you!