Labor Day weekend is the “official” ending of summer, but the pools here at Summerset will stay open until the end of October. Hot tubs are open year-round. Summerset 2 is hosting a major fund raiser this month: Sip & Stroll. A day to taste food from local restaurants, sip wine, enjoy a classic car show, listen to music and take part in a silent auction. All of this to benefit our local Hospice! This month events also include a Tribute to Johnny Cash and trips to Old Town Sacramento & Ghiradelli Square!
Weekly Bocce, happy hours and a monthly karaoke night will also entertain you as a Summerset resident. Summerset, an “over 55 age-restricted” community located in Brentwood and made up of 4 communities: Summerset 1, Summerset II (The Palms), Summerset III (Vista), and Summerset IV (The Orchards). Each community has its own HOA, recreation center, pool/hot tub, work out area, and activity director. Now is a great time to take advantage of low prices (some at 2001 pricing) and interest rates in the 4% arena.
Here is a link to current homes for sale at Summerset. (Link is good for 30 days)
Here is a link to current rental homes for sale at Summerset. (Link is good for 30 days)
I love living in Summerset, please give me a call for a personal tour and discover Brentwood’s original active-adult community!
Hi, all you animal lovers! We all know that a pet can make a house a home! So, please help both of these organizations….
The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily so they can meet their quota of getting FREE FOOD donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (about 15 seconds) to go to their site and click on the PURPLE BOX ‘fund food for animals for free’. This doesn’t cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising. Here’s the web site! (CLICK HERE) Please go on it, and click for the animals and pass it along 10 friends that you know. (Per Snopes, this is a legitimate site!) I know this is a re-post, but hungry animals don’t mind you reading this again.
Secondly, mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Black Cat Ball on Saturday, October 23rd at 6PM; location is the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch. There will be a reception, dinner, dancing, DJ, Silent auction and costume contest! All proceeds benefit the animals at the Antioch Animal Shelter. For tickets or information, call 925-431-8318 or 925-754-2923 (Friends of Animal Services) THANK YOU for supporting both these worthwhile organizations!
State treasuries are holding billions of dollars waiting to be returned to the rightful owner. This money goes back to the state when the owner cannot be found on forgotten bank accounts, insurance policies, uncashed checks and dividends. Check out www.missingmoney.com or www.unclaimed.org to see if you are the owner. Also, be sure to check every state that you lived, check maiden names and the names of your deceased family members.
When you found your millions, don’t forget who sent you the link! LOL
The seven months of 2010 have flown by, and the home results are in for Brentwood (94513) home sales. It is worth noting that most Brentwood homes sold at or ABOVE List Price, and the average days on market was 27! Here are the results for Detached Home Sales in Brentwood:
List Price Sold Price
High $1,7999,900 $1,350,000
Low $ 80,000 $ 60,000
Avg. $ 318,304 $ 320,644
Med. $ 299,900 $ 310,000
Looking at Condos/Townhomes, there were 27 Condos/Townhomes/Duets that sold in Brentwood, below are the stats for the Jan-July period:
List Price Sold Price
High $215,000 $208,900
Low $ 91,875 $ 93,000
Avg. $153,245 $157,721
Med. $159,900 $164,000
Included in the above numbers were 41 homes (detached and attached) that sold in Summerset (an active adult community in Brentwood). Most Summerset homes are selling near or slightly less than list price, and the average days on market was 49 day. Homes are moving if well-priced well and the buyer sees value in the home. (Click Here to see the Summerset Homes that SOLD – link not good past 30 days) Here is the breakdown of Summerset Homes SOLD:
List Price Sold Price
High $598,500 $550,000
Low $ 180,000 $ 182,000
Avg. $314,054 $309,802
Med. $274,500 $270,000
If you want additional information, please call me at (925)852-1659
The Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley housing market has been tight, especially if you have been searching for investment property. It has not been easy for investors to find properties that make the numbers work for them. Typically, investors use the 70% of market value as a basis, minus repairs & expenses, to calculate if the home is a good purchase. For East Contra Costa County investors, homes with those criteria have been limited. However, be patient! More homes may soon be coming on the market.
New projections on the rate of homeownership are estimated to go as low as 62% by 2012; a rate not seen since 1960. Homeownership numbers have slid since 2006, and an interesting fact is that the numbers even slid during the recent government tax credit! A new poll predicts that 6 million of the 8 million homeowners behind on their mortgage to lose their homes. This could result in more bargains for investors that are willing to take the plunge, and more prospective tenants for those rental properties. (Click here for complete article)
Nestled in the hills of Brentwood, there is a new destination to live for those 55+ in a one-of-a-kind resort location. Trilogy is a unique lifestyle that exceeds your expectations with its new private resort club: Club Los Meganos. Trilogy has fabulous home designs from 1734 to over 2800 square feet, and prices starting from the mid-$400,000. Here is a map of Trilogy Vineyards.
In celebration of their Grand Opening, on Sunday, August 1st, come to Trilogy for a Wine Education (1-1:30PM and 5-7PM), a Culinary Demonstrations on the art of sautéing (2-2:30PM), or an afternoon tea with a twist (3PM-4PM). Guided tours depart the clubhouse every 30 minutes.
The fabulous Club Los Meganos at The Vineyards is now completed and it is GORGEOUS! You owe it to yourself to tour this beautiful and relaxing destination and consider this for your retirement home. This resort location has it all,(inside/outside pools, bocce courts, tennis courts, cooking areas, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV’s, pool tables, banquet facilities, concierge, fabulous spa facilities and a wonderful resort feeling. and you can partake in its amenities by purchasing your dream home in Trilogy. Now is the time to get the best pricing and get in on the ground floor of this resort community; approximately 125 of 1000+ homes have been purchased.
Surrounded by vines and located near shops, restaurants and medical facilities Trilogy and the 24,000 sq ft Club Los Meganos offers a great blend of luxury and value. If you don’t want new, here is a link to some resale homes in the Trilogy complex.
Our pools offer a place to gather for water aerobics, a nice lap swim or a place to float on your noodle. Residents gather at the pools and hot tubs to catch up on events, like people around the coffee pot or water-cooler at work. Water aerobics, BBQ’s, luaus, and family swim time are all part of the activities.
Last weekend, The Summerset Singers’ 10th Anniversary Revue highlighted hit songs from their past stage presentations. It was a wonderful mix of old and new, fast and slow; and the talent of our Summerset Singers is incredible! If you get an opportunity to come to their next concert, do not miss it!
This Summer is destined to be a fun month on a gambling bus to Thunder Valley Casino, trips to Sausalito/Monterey/Capitola/Hearst Castle, and Earth, Wind & Fire/Harry Connick Jr. concerts. There is something for everyone at Summerset. The bocce, tennis, and golf playing are also favorite Summer activities at Summerset. Happy hour and a monthly karaoke night can also keep the fun going. FUN – yes we do fun, and do it well! Once you are a resident of Summerset, you will receive a monthly activity calendar, and can attend activities at any of the four Summerset locations
Summerset, an “over 55 age-restricted” community located in Brentwood and made up of 4 communities: Summerset 1, Summerset II (The Palms), Summerset III (Vista), and Summerset IV (The Orchards). Each community has its own HOA, recreation center, pool/hot tub, work out area, and activity director. might have what you are seeking. Now is a great time to take advantage of low prices (some at 2001 pricing) and interest rates in the 4% arena.
I love living in Summerset, please give me a call for a personal tour and discover Brentwood’s original active-adult community!
Brentwood has two “sister” golf course communities located just east of the Highway 4 Bypass on the north (Shadow Lakes) and south (Deer Ridge) side of Balfour Road. These homes can range in size from under 2,000 to over 4800 sq ft. Many of these homes had values over $1 million+ at the height of the market, and now can be purchased from the low $300K to just under $600K. Not every home is located on the golf course, but those homes that are located on the golf course are highly desirable.
Current homes range from $295K to $629K, with most priced below $425K. Here is a link to Deer Ridge & Shadow Lake homes currently available. (Link lasts only 30 days) The community is located near schools, shopping, sidewalks for walking, and health care facilities.
Recent Sales in Deer Ridge & Shadow Lakes had 46 homes SELL from $225K to $631K, with most homes selling under $410K. Buyers like this area for its amenities, the value for the money and the age of the home (built in 2001-2005). Here is a link to homes SOLD in Shadow Lakes/Deer Ridge since April 1st; link lasts only 30 days.
Rated BEST GOLF Value 2008 in Northern California, Deer Ridge & Shadow Lakes golf courses are a treat to practice your swing at the driving range, enjoy a quick meal or play 18 holes. The golf courses also have “e-specials”, so be sure to sign up! Here is the link to the Deer Ridge/Shadow Lakes Golf courses.
So, if you are looking for a golf course community set against the backdrop of Mount Diablo, think Brentwood’s Deer Ridge & Shadow Lake golf course communities!
Are you having trouble making your mortgage? You are not alone! Eight percent of mortgages under $1 million are delinquent and almost 15% of mortgages in excess of a million dollars are seriously delinquent! The next wave of foreclosures could well be the over $1million homes! Not because they cannot pay, but because it is now a bad investment. It is called strategic default, and the numbers of participants is growing. . The delinquency rate on investment homes where the original mortgage was more than $1 million is now 23%, and 10% for less-expensive investment properties. Here is a link to the complete article by the New York Times. It may be smart to drop a bad investment, but is it ethical to trash a neighborhood?
So you think green fees are expensive? Check out The Golf Club at Brentwood’s Grand Re-opening. 18 holes of golf for a $15 cart fee and 9 holes FREE if you walk! Great deal and good exercize! They are under new ownership, and plan to make the facility a PGA venue course. Here is a link to that article.
Want a FUN weekend event for your family? Then plan on coming to Brentwood’s Corn Fest! There will be lots of food, fun and activities for the whole family. For us active adults, it will bring you back to our youth. The event is a major fund raiser for Brentwood’s chamber of commerce. Tonight is firework’s night, too! Corn Fest takes place in downtown Brentwood. Plan on stopping in for some wine tasting at Co Co Wine Company; the atmosphere is fun and wine selection is great!
Wishing you a FUN Summer weekend!
Labor Day weekend is the “official” ending of summer, but the pools here at Summerset will stay open until the end of October. Hot tubs are open year-round. Summerset 2 is hosting a major fund raiser this month: Sip & Stroll. A day to taste food from local restaurants, sip wine, enjoy a classic car show, listen to music and take part in a silent auction. All of this to benefit our local Hospice! This month events also include a Tribute to Johnny Cash and trips to Old Town Sacramento & Ghiradelli Square!
