Real Estate News and Views from the Dominguez Team
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Pleasanton Ice Skating and Some Pleasanton Real Estate Current Data
I had the general pleasure of attending the grand opening of the ice rink near the Pleasanton library last evening. It was a special time, an entertaining ceremony, with Santa and SJ Sharks representation. It’s going to be fun to watch families ice skate and enjoy the season. __________________ The Pleasanton Market Months of Inventory for all [...]
How?s Real Estate?
Another question that is asked us, more often than not. The medias’ representation of the “Market” is still generally dismal. But, real estate is LOCAL. “Local” is defined as the area you are interested in. I hosted an Open house this past weekend in Pleasanton, in which there were 18 visitor groups. Only one of [...]
?We?re Just Starting To Look?
We hear this statement a great deal from our Open House visitors. Although it may be euphemism for something else, it does definitely reflect an unwillingness to take advantage of professional help. The people hosting an Open House should be ready, willing and, yes, able to provide professional help for buyers shopping for a home. [...]
Open House This Sunday, Nov. 15th!
6637 Amber Lane Pleasanton 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2739 Sq. Ft. In a beautiful upscale neighborhood of south Pleasanton Remodeled Kitchen 3-Zone Air Conditioning 3-Car Garage Pool Price Reduced
The First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit is Now Officially Extended
Signed by the President today - To qualify for the credit, escrows must be opened by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010. The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased: Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total [...]
Real Estate Data Tracking
We recommend that when you are searching for a home, associate with a realtor who is familiar with and skilled at data analysis for the purpose of your obtaining the best-priced property in your market segment. This requires a defiinite understanding of the metrics of that market segment and it’s trends.
Real Estate Information
The only real place to get accurate real estate market status and property information is from a licensed competent real estate agent who is very familiar with the geographical area in which you are interested. Real Estate is local and the media in print and on-line can be an unreliable and inaccurate source of information. [...]
It?s Happening - Hopefully
Buyer-Broker Agreement
What is it? The most often used document is a signed agreement to work exclusively with one buyer’s agent. This allows the agent the advantage of knowing that his buyer will not purchase a property through another agent, and allows him to devote his efforts to that client in an exclusive arrangement. It also allows the [...]
Realty Representatives are Working Hard for First Time Buyers
Representatives of the real estate industry are working to have the government extend the $8000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit past it’s present expiration date of the end of November, 2009. Our opinion is that it will benefit the economy by providing stimulation in a market segment in which it is needed - generally younger [...]
