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2019 Coldwell Banker Orinda Awards

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“Hot market was doused by pandemic but there is some optimism”

“What’s not likely is that the bulk of potential home sellers and buyers simply throw up their hands and pull back from the market entirely”, Zillow report shows. A new report shows that what was…

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Lamorinda Market 3.20.20

As of Friday, March 20th, the Lamorinda real estate market is on a firm “pause” while we are observing the necessary SIP (shelter-in-place) until April 8th. We have all heard rumors that this could go…

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Sheltering in Lamorinda

Some “Shelter in Place” strategies…:   It is critical that we be as creative as possible to keep all of us engaged. This is a time to be hyper aware of people being lonely and…

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Spring Market

Recently there has been a noticeable shift in the Lamorinda market. Buyers are waiting to find the right home at the right price with no urgency to pull the trigger, submit an offer and sign…

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Why Have a Buyer’s Agent When Purchasing a House?

Buying a house is one of the most significant undertakings you’ll make in your entire life. It’s not simply about finding the right home for you and your family; more than anything, buying a house…

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Pantone Classic Blue 2020

As we move toward the new year, many are thinking about new resolutions, new habits and new beginnings. But are you thinking about new colors? For the past 20 years, Pantone has chosen a Color…

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2020 – A BUYERS MARKET?

Will 2020 become a buyer’s market? Time will tell. It’s December, and all eyes are on the new year. Without a crystal ball to predict whether 2020 will continue to be more of a seller’s…

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The Market As I See It; Spring 2019

Pressing Pause – 2019 is turning out to be a year of pause. Currently, there is a demand for housing, appreciation rates are back to normal, days on market are increasing, baby boomers are staying put,…

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