We here at Dublin Ranch Lifestyle would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. Now that the holidays are over you might be wondering how you can dispose of, or better yet, recycle your holiday tree. So long as your tree isn’t flocked or tinseled there are two ways you can do this. Until the 8th, Amador Valley Industries (also known as “AVI”) has a special truck just for recycling holiday trees. Just cut your tree into 4-foot sections and… read more →
As the economy recovers, many people are regaining their confidence in the real estate market. In fact, real estate in Dublin Ranch has already turned back towards a seller’s market. While you may not have been able to buy at the most advantageous point there is still significant reward to be made as an investment opportunity when purchasing a Dublin Ranch condo or townhouse. Consider that while supply is down 39% and demand is up 117% from November of 2007… read more →
Owners and residents of Dublin Ranch homes can get a 20% discount on regular-priced merchandise at the Blackhawk Plaza’s Restoration Hardware Friends and Family event this weekend only, December 11-13, 2009. Just mention that you saw the event advertised here on the Lifestyle Real Estate blog and the staffer will hand you a coupon! You may remember the first Friends and Family event we talked about a few weeks ago. We’ve been told that it was one of the most… read more →
Straight up Camino Tassajara from our homes in Dublin Ranch is Blackhawk Plaza. If you’re looking for an alternative to the craziness of Stoneridge Mall to have your photos taken with Santa, check out Blackhawk Plaza. For residents in Dublin Ranch it’s a more convenient, more upscale alternative shopping experience. Santa comes to Blackhawk Plaza seated in his chair in front of the duck pond from 11am – 7pm each day, from now until Christmas Eve, December 24th, when he’ll… read more →
Coming soon to the driveways of Dublin Ranch homes is the brand-new, 2011 BMW 5-Series. Officially unveiled at the BMW Museum in Munich yesterday, if you haven’t seen photos of this incredible automobile you owe it to yourself to check them out on BMWBlog.com. This is sure to be the most talked-about car to come around in a long time. I’m sure it’s no secret that I’m a HUGE BMW fan, and this has me “giddy” (can I use that… read more →
Great news for owners of Dublin Ranch homes today – the real estate market is strongly tipping in their favor as demand for Dublin Ranch Homes is up 107% since October, 2007! According to Terradatum, an independent analyzer of real estate data, the demand for Dublin Ranch homes has nearly doubled in the last couple of year. Maybe we can all start to breathe easier… the years of taking a beating on home values seem to be over. Another interesting… read more →
Buffalo Wild Wings is now open in Dublin Ranch, and owners of Dublin Ranch homes, condos and townhomes have a new place to hang out. I have to admit, when I heard our beautiful neighborhood was getting a “Wings” joint, I was MORE than a little bit skeptical. We are such a classy neighborhood; the idea of a restaurant coming that emphasized food you can pick up at just about any fast-food restaurant and presenting itself on the internet as… read more →
Soon, owners of Dublin Ranch homes may be surprised to see a new Rolls Royce in their neighbor’s driveway. Expected to be introduced in the Geneva Auto Show is a new model from the brand many have come to envy – it’s called the Rolls Royce 200EX. Alright, so it may not fit everyone’s definition of budget conscious, but it’s a pretty fantastic automobile and certainly a forward leap for the design team at Great Britain’s most prestigious automobile brand.… read more →
There are a lot of perks to living in Dublin Ranch, but skyrocketing property values is one we’ve not enjoyed for a while. Many homeowners have been looking forward to the Federal Rescue plan, but after Obama’s speech on February 18th in Phoenix, it may seem like a lost cause. What to do? Don’t give up – call your lender and see if they will modify your loan to fit your financial picture. We just had a client who worked… read more →
We heard so much about the Real Estate Rescue Plan for so long; was it worth the wait? Before the President’s speech in Phoenix this week, the expectation of many in the real estate community could have been likened to the Second Coming of Christ. So now it’s here, and you have a home in Dublin Ranch – will you qualify for help with your mortgage? The truth is, probably not. There are a couple of reasons for that. We’ll… read more →
As part of a weekly email marketing campaign, we received an interesting article last week from a local loan professional. If what it says is true, loan rates for interested buyers may be increasing substantially in the coming months and it may be worthwhile considering your purchase of a Dublin Ranch home sooner, rather than later. The following is an excerpt of the article: “Although home loan rates are very attractive now, the picture could be quite different as some… read more →
Amidst a firestorm of bad news surrounding the economy, the stimulus package, and the housing market there was, last week, a glimmer of hope for our Dublin Ranch neighbors and friends who are owners of Dublin Ranch homes. Are you as shocked as we were? You would have loved to have been a fly on the wall at some of the holiday parties I attended last year. Obviously, one of the first questions anyone has after “What is your name?”… read more →
Great real estate opportunities aren’t limited to Dublin Ranch, and we just listed an incredible investment opportunity in Fairfield which we wanted to bring to you today. If you are a fan of Robert Kiyosaki, you’ll recognize this as an opportunity to “Buy it Right!” In other words, it is a super-discounted property with tremendous up-side potential, and it should return a STRONG positive cash-flow. This home sold in April of 2004 for $188,000, and a neighbor told us that… read more →
We talk to a lot of people who live in Dublin Ranch. From our conversations in later 2008, it was easy to see that the economy had most of us looking forward to the fresh start coming with a New Year. Most of the time, when an investment sector is suffering, we can transfer as much of our liquid assets as possible to markets that are thriving. By staying on top of financial ebbs and flows we expect to come… read more →
We’ve had a lot of Dublin Ranch residents asking us what they can do with their Christmas trees to dispose of them. In case you may have missed or forgotten about the Christmas tree pickup done by the Boy Scouts, you’re not alone — it was this past Saturday, January 3. All is not lost, however! Owners of Dublin Ranch homes, condos and townhomes can set their tree out by the curb this coming Friday, January 9 and it will… read more →
Owners of Dublin Ranch homes have a friend, and an ally, to answer all their real estate related questions. We pride ourselves on working hard, and in getting results for you. We just received the below client testimonial, and were so excited we had to share it with you. Read what these clients had to say about us, and about Sergio Szyrko with Bank of America, the loan agent to whom we referred them: Dear Roger and Sergio, As first… read more →
Buying a house from a builder seems simple — you show up, sign in, view the model, pick out your lot and upgrades, and sign. “Why do I need an agent for that?” I hear you asking… Read on, my friend. So far, we’ve talked in Parts 1 and 2 about how an agent can help you review, and will draw your attention to, anomalies in the builder’s agreement and how he or she can help you save money by… read more →
Buying a house from a builder seems simple — you show up, sign in, view the model, pick out your lot and upgrades, and sign. “Why do I need an agent for that?” I hear you asking… Read on, my friend. Think of how much it must cost to build a new-home subdivision. Start to finish, the costs must be endless. Still, there’s a reason why builders do it and make a ton of cash — the profit centers are… read more →
For owners of Dublin Ranch homes, condos and townhouses, owing more than your home is worth is a grim reality. In an economy where everyone is making less, some with lost jobs and have no income, practically everyone’s savings have deflated because of the “sliding” stock market, and it’s easy to see why our home prices have fallen — it’s important for you to know that none of the above is your fault. Many times, when faced with financial difficulties,… read more →
Buying a house from a builder seems simple — you show up, sign in, view the model, pick out your lot and upgrades, and sign. “Why do I need an agent for that?” I hear you asking… Read on, my friend. If you were buying someone else’s home, an agent would probably write an offer on your behalf on a form produced and copy-written by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). It’s a form that agents like me use every… read more →
