Check Out This Great House in Concord

Check out this awesome property in Concord. The house is under contract, but it’s so great I wanted to share it with you anyway.  

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Today, I want to take you on a tour of one of our properties.

Just a heads up that the sale is pending on this property; we sold it in seven days for 100% of the listing price.

This is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,200 sq. ft. home with one of the best kitchens I’ve seen in a long time. The house is located right in downtown Concord. You can walk to Mount Diablo High School or walk to downtown Concord for food or events. This is a quiet, one-way street, and you’re right next to the John Muir Medical Center as well.

Check out the video above for a complete tour of the house.

We did take out a fence to open up the front yard and give the house a new look. The interior features hardwood floors, a nice, open floor plan, and a great fireplace. Make sure you watch the video to check out that kitchen, which even comes with a prep sink.

The seller made some great upgrades to the property, including converting the garage into a master suite.

The garage was converted into a great master bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and a skylight. The backyard is big enough to play an NFL football game, and there is a side yard with a well, which is great for gardeners.

There is also an outdoor structure that could be used as an office, as well as two structures for storage. You could easily install a pool in the backyard next to the orange trees without losing a lot of space.

Like I mentioned earlier, this house is currently under contract. Stay tuned for more great properties, or reach out to me if you would like us to sell your home as fast as we sold this one.

As always, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Should You Make an Offer on a New Listing?

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A lot of people have been asking me lately, "Should I wait to make an offer on a new listing that just came onto the market?" The short answer is no!

If this is the home that you want, then go buy it! In some markets, you have to shoot first before anyone else finds the property. What if someone else jumps in and makes an offer higher than what you can offer? If you get in there right away and you get in first, then you get the property. Your best offer is your first offer.

When you do make an offer on the home, make sure you put a fair offer in. Don't lowball the seller, but don't go way over the listing price, either. Before you even look at homes, make sure that your financing is in place. Once you've made an offer, don't go buy a boat or car. Your financing will be ruined, and you'll lose the home in the middle of the transaction.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!

What Are the Best Parts about the Bay Area in Summer?

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Welcome back to our third installment of our “Summer Fun in the Bay” series. Today we will be going through a wide variety of different events and attractions that you should check out this summer. There’s something for everybody on this list, including opportunities for family outings and one-on-one romantic dates. Without further ado, let’s get to it.

Family Fun:

1. Family fun is plentiful in the Bay Area, and we’ve got some great ideas for you and your family to have some fun around here. One activity your family has to take part in is one of the most popular, walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a massive structure, and is actually painted 365 days a year so it retains its golden-red color.
2. Another great family activity is the Farmer’s Market on Saturday and Sunday. Not only is there great food, drinks, and people, there are so many great small businesses there to support, and the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind.
3. And we all love Disney, but how much do you know about the man behind it all, Walt Disney? Back in 2009, his oldest daughter opened a museum in the area to showcase where he came from, how he started out, and how he became the Walt Disney we know today.

Adult Ideas:

1. Now we are in to the fun stuff. First up, you’ve got to pay a visit to Blue Bottle Coffee. They have some incredibly beautiful, complicated coffee making materials that is part of the allure of going there. Their craftsmanship is commendable, and the coffee is delicious too.
2. If you’re not feeling coffee and would rather go for something a little stronger, head on over to Monk’s Kettle on 16th street. There, you can go on a beer tour of the world, as they always have hundreds of beers on tap. It’s a great spot for beer nerds like myself, maybe I’ll see you there this weekend!
3. Finally, you need to head on over to the Fillmore to hear some fantastic music. So many great acts have come through this space, and many more will keep coming here in the future. You get to see so many different kinds of acts here, it shouldn’t be hard to find a show to get excited about.

Date Night:

1. Who doesn’t love a little bit of romance in their life? One of my favorite scenic views is at Jack Early Park in the North Beach area. There is a set of 64 stairs that lead up to a singular bench lookout, and the view is incredible. You get to see all of the great San Francisco landmarks, including Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a perfect place to steal a kiss.
2. Musee Mecanique is over on Fisherman’s Wharf and stepping inside is like stepping back in time. It’s incredible to see the kind of craftsmanship that was involved in old games, toys, and attractions from the past.
3. Finally, let’s talk about some wine. The Napa Valley Wine Merchant Venue is a place I have been many times. You can taste all kinds of wine over there and in addition to the wine, they have great food to pair with it. It’s my go-to place out at the Ferry Building.

I hope you enjoyed all of these ideas and I hope you visit all of them! If you do, let me know about your time. We are also always open for more suggestions to share with our family and friends. If you have any questions for us, just give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Summer Fun in the Bay

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Today I'm starting a series of videos for you that will be filled with ideas for entertainment. Some of these will be for you and your family, some of them will be for you to enjoy the nightlife around here, and some will be ideas so you and that special someone can enjoy the Bay Area together.

Family Fun Ideas:

1. Most of us who have grown up here have not gone to Alcatraz. I know I haven't, but I think this would be an excellent idea for you and your family. They even have night tours!
2. Another good idea is to visit the Castro Theatre and sing along to movies with your family. It's very G-rated, and the theater is beautiful!
3. Golden Gate Park is also a great place to go. You can skate, picnic, or just about anything there - it's a wonderful place!
4. Lastly, check out Pier 39 and, once you've spent some time with the sea lions, go see the nearby aquarium. There are a lot of different things that you're able to do there, and you don't want to pass this up.

Adult Ideas:

Leave the kids at home for this stuff!

1. Chinatown is always a great time. The little tea-houses there are amazing - but they just might spoil tea for you.
2. The Tadich Grill is another good idea, and it's the city's oldest bar and restaurant. Everyone from politicians to tourists frequent this bar. You owe it to yourself to go visit this San Francisco landmark.
3. If you want to sip a craft cocktail somewhere, Comstock in North Beach is a fantastic place to go if you're looking to unwind.

Date Night Ideas:

1. Did you know there's over 400 secret stairways connecting over 46 miles of San Francisco? Go sneak up some stairways and maybe even share a kiss.
2. Tony's Pizza in North Beach is an excellent place grab a bite to impress your special someone. Every time I go there, I'm blown away by the pizza.
3. After you grab some pizza, let's go do some putt putt golf. I know this sounds lame, but Urban Putt, on 1096 S. Van Ness, closes at 8pm to anyone who is not 21 years old. This means you get to play putt with a beer in your hand! What could be better than that?

So, there you have it. We have the family entertained, we have you entertained, and we have that special someone in your life entertained as well.

If you have any questions about any of this, or if you would like any San Francisco real estate advice, please don't hesitate to contact me!