Shane's Blog
Jan 16, 2012 - Martin Luther King Day
Let us take a break from real estate, from looking for "deals", from worrying about interest rates etc.
Learn from MLK's passion, patience and perspective.
Jan 15, 2012 - Real Estate Fees
Why is is that buyers or sellers ask for the realtor's commission when they don't get the price they want? Do stock brokers give back their commissions on trades of the stocks go down? Do accountants take a pay cut if the client gets audited? Why then do principles ask for commissions?
Jan 5, 2012 - 2012 @ Ruby Hill
It is go - time! Tons of happenings here ate Ruby. First off, we just received lender approval on 4131 Parma Ct.
And, we have a new lease coming next week. Tons more to talk about in person - Call me at 858.0685 or email me back at shane@rubyhillsales.com
Jan 5, 2012 - Mortgage Rates
Forgot to mention rates keep going lower. Like UNDER 4%!
Aug 30, 2011 - twitter handle @rubyhillsales
Ruby Hill is busy, busy. I'm impressed with buyer's recognition that buying low is smart!
Aug 18, 2011 - Mortgage Rates - almost all time LOW
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-18/u-s-mortgage-rates-fall-to-lowest-in-at-least-50-years-freddie-mac-says.html
Jul 19, 2011 - http://realtormag.realtor.org/news-and-commentary/economy/article/2011/07/banks-must-get-back-business
Link to commentary on Lending
Jun 15, 2011 - more Ruby Hill
New Listings, current sales and a closing. Wow, I'm surprised how active the market is here at Ruby.
Jun 3, 2011 - FREE LUNCH - yes it's true!
Today is the day. 4132 W Ruby Hill Dr open house catered by KINDERS BBQ.
11am-3pm
Jun 2, 2011 - Amazing OPEN HOUSE Friday 6/3/11; 11am - 3pm
Incredible home in absolutely perfect condition with simply stunning views. Come by for a catered BBQ.
4132 W Ruby Hill Dr
Pleasanton
4,900,000 asking
May 23, 2011 - Lights, Camera, Action-
Wow-
Where to start? Tons of new listings; and several NEW SALES.
Vacant Lots have interest. 3m+ homes have interest. But, the sweet-spot remains 1-2m.
Apr 25, 2011 - Huge Event Friday April 29th in RUBY HILL
We will be celebrating the listing at 4168 W Ruby Hill Dr.
5300 sq ft with hill top views, privacy, pool and spa and quality beyond y our wildest dreams.
We are making the home available for Neighbors, Realtors, affiliates and whom ever wants to stop by from noon to 4pm.
Drinks and Tacos for everyone!
Apr 21, 2011 - Leases are popping up again
Lease start a a buck a foot for the larger homes. 2 bucka foot for smaller homes. Average a 1.50.
Apr 20, 2011 - Mortgage Exec - Guilty
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42678327/ns/business-eye_on_the_economy/
Apr 19, 2011 - Tax Time is OVER
Inventory is picking up. Time to call me and get the details!
Mar 23, 2011 - NEW LISTINGS!
4132 West Ruby Hill - coming soon
4168 West Ruby Hill - coming soon
1825 Spumante Place - 1,999,999
5600 sq ft
5 bedrooms
office
views and privacy
Mar 21, 2011 - Home Prices continue to fall
Buyers, it is an amazing time to be in the RE game. Good Luck and go get 'em!
Mar 21, 2011 - SALES OVER $2,000,000
Pleasanton has 4 pending sales over 2,000,000
Danville-Blackhawk have 1.
Mar 19, 2011 - NEW LISTINGS!
1825 Spumanete Pl. Coming Wed. March 23rd
5 bedrooms, Office, Huge Yard, Awesome location, Views, Privacy, 4+ car garage.
1789 Terra Ct.
3.5m
8500 sq ft
pool, views, cabana
Mar 16, 2011 - EarthQuake Insurance
I have been in the RE biz for 17years. I cannot think of one person off the top of my head that has EarthQuake Insurance.
In the past, the premiums were TOO HIGH and coverage TOO LOW.
Now insurance carriers have made the coverage better and cheaper. It is still important to understand pluses and minuses of coverage.
It is also a good idea to know about your home. IE - the structural engineering and the soil. Almost all newer homes were built with high seismic requirements to withstand a huge earthquake. Older homes did not have such requirements.
So, understand your proximity to actual faults (California is one big fault - in my opinion).
Then factor in the quality of contsruction.
Then factor in your EQUITY!
It is a classic risk/reward scenario.
Mar 15, 2011 - Custom Homes have custom features...
These features do NOT show up on typical spreadsheets that buyers use to determine value. Buyers are using price per foot statistics to determine a property's value. This can be an acceptable tool IF buyers are comparing apples to apples. In Real Estate terms - TRACT HOUSES. Tract houses have the same contractors, materials, floor plans, lot sizes etc. Fine!- use price per foot.
Custom Homes are just that, CUSTOM, or one-of-a-kind. They are a uniques pice of art.
Just a reminder about some of the features that are not quantified in price per foot scenarios:
LOCATION
POOL
FLOORPLAN
CONDITION
MATERIALS
STYLE
GARAGE PARKING
FIXTURES
FINISH WORK
SOUND SYSTEM
ALARM
ELCTRONIC COMPONENTS
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
HOME THEATER
DRAPERIES
WINE CELLAR
Get my drift?
Mar 11, 2011 - Ruby Hill properties
There are still vacant lots for sale. There are some new homes under construction. There are 15 re-sale homes ranging from 900k to 8m.
Mar 2, 2011 - B A R T is open at Stoneridge Mall
Huge parking structure and easy access. Check it out! Stops in Castro Valley, Oakland and SF...even SFO.
Mar 1, 2011 - How Google is ranking Real Estate websites!
http://www.inman.com/buyers-sellers/columnists/gahlorddewald/googles-new-algorithm-and-real-estate-results
Feb 24, 2011 - Open House SUNDAY
1-4pm
2802 Vizzolini Ct
1,375,000
Shane Bohen:
Rob Gibbons: