Matthew Smith - Matt's Fine Homes

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Best School Districts for Your Buck in California California boasts some of America’s top public schools and competition for homes in these districts can be fierce. Take Piedmont, considered by some to be the best district in the…

We are seeing a change here in the East Bay, as well, with the tell-tale average days on the market metric blasting upward in only a month or two.

Silicon Valley's Housing Crisis Easing Up, Finally A drop in funding for tech startups has triggered a cooling-off of the region's torrid real estate market, and that's a good thing,

The most expensive East Bay listing of all time: The seller of this estate, Dave Duffield, is also the founder of the non-profit pet shelter, Maddie's Fund (which helped me adopt my cats). Mr. Duffield is donating all of the sale proceeds to Maddie's Fund. Hooray!

Exclusive: Check out this $39M East Bay home that just hit the market - San Francisco Business Times The famous billionaire ex-tech CEO owner who loves animals had stonework imported from Europe and installed an aviary and dog spa – and all proceeds of the sale will go to a nonprofit pet shelter.

PENDING: Looks like they found a ~$10M buyer in 18 days. This house is a 1906 classic! Good job!

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh's home goes on sale for $10.3million Grateful Dead founding member and bassist Phil Lesh is selling his gorgeous light-filled Dutch Colonial for $10.3million. It is nestled in the lush rolling hills of Ross in Marin County, California.

I love Oakland homes! Check out this Trestle Glen wonder. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/781-Rosemount-Rd_Oakland_CA_94610_M11621-91476

781 Rosemount Rd, Oakland, CA 94610 - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - realtor.com® 781 Rosemount Rd, Oakland, CA 94610 a single family home is 1,653 Sq. Ft., 3 beds, and 1 baths. Visit 28 photos on realtor.com(R), listing value of $749,000.

I'm shocked, just shocked. . .

Wells Fargo admits deception in $1.2 billion U.S. mortgage accord The settlement with Wells Fargo, the largest U.S. mortgage lender and third-largest U.S. bank by assets, was filed on Friday in Manhattan federal court. It also resolves claims against Kurt Lofrano, a former Wells Fargo vice president.

Keep abreast of your local neighborhood housing market. Use the link below to request a free CMA for your home.

What's your home worth? You will be sent a personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) on your home, which includes information from the local MLS.

All I can say is "WOW"! What a stunning . . castle.

Stunning Berkeley Castle Goes on the Market for $5M It's hard to believe you are looking at the East Bay, not Europe.

I posted this one year ago, but the findings are relevant every year. Even in a seller's market like we currently have, don't overprice your home!

Listing Price, Time on Market, and Ultimate Selling Price: Causes and Effects of Listing Price... Information about price changes during a home's marketing period is typically missing from data used to investigate the listing price, selling price, and selling time relationship. This paper...

I'll be hosting an Open House on this Saturday afternoon, April 2nd (no foolin'), 1-4 pm, at this stylish condominium in Alamo, listed for $699,999. Please stop by for a visit and say "Hello"!

1394 Danville Blvd Unit: 204, Alamo, CA 94507 - MLS/Listing # 40729129 Alamo property for sale located at 1394 Danville Blvd Unit: 204, Alamo, CA 94507 including photos, maps and property description. This Alamo real estate listing is offered at $699,999. This listing is being presented by Keller Williams Realtyand is located in Contra Costa County.

What a great company!

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Triple-Net Lease commercial properties with a single tenant can be a low-risk, hassle-free source of income for the right real estate investors. Contact me for more information about these widespread, yet under-appreciated investment opportunities.

Why Investors Are Turning to Single-Tenant, Triple-Net Properties As the nation’s commercial real estate markets continue to recover from the deep recession and its aftermath, properties located in primary markets have attracted the lion’s share of capital due to their high barriers to entry...

These are some beautiful estates!

These are the most expensive homes sold in Alameda County in 2015 - San Francisco Business Times The majority of the most expensive single-family homes sold last year in Alameda County are in Piedmont, but a fair number are sprinkled throughout Pleasanton and even Berkeley.

Time is running out on an opportunity to buy a final phase new home in San Jose at Hudson at Avenue One by Lennar.

Avenue One is the only new urban village in the heart of San Jose. Four distinct neighborhoods are located within the stylish new master-planned community. Each exhibits its own unique character and charm, along with contemporary new housing options to suit a wide variety of tastes and family needs.

Matthew Smith - Real Estate Agent I have a particular interest in innovative housing solutions for mature adults, 50 years or older, and have received the designation of seniors rea...

It's a new year and that means a fresh pool of city funding assistance for qualified home buyers. Information for the Oakland program has been updated.

Homebuyer Assistance ~ City of Oakland, California

Creating a floor plan of your house is a useful idea for home owners and listing agents!

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9 Tips for Selling Your House in Winter Make your home stand out to buyers in a challenging season by upping its coziness and showing its potential

Imagine trying to sell cars with an empty showroom. . .

Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Housing Market

Alameda is a treasure trove of classic architectural wonder and whimsey. The Spite House at Crist and Broadway is a head-scratcher; it's just ten feet wide. More off the beaten path is Tregloan Ct, a short, narrow street on the east side where the homes were built at two-thirds the normal height. This was ostensibly done to provide housing to short-stature workers at the naval base. Really!

Alamedans Identify Their Favorite Streets and Boulevards - Alameda Magazine - March 2014 -...

East Oakland has been rediscovered.

Oakland has the hottest home value neighborhoods in S.F. metro area, Zillow says - San Francisco... Housing site Zillow predicted its hottest neighborhoods in the San Francisco metro area for 2016 – and they're all in Oakland.

San Leandro is the place for suds!

How San Leandro's beer craze is boosting downtown development - San Francisco Business Times

Home price appreciation should be dampened somewhat by this news, which will also reduce home affordability due to higher mortgage rates.

Fed enters new era of higher rates

I'm dreaming of a log cabin. . .

5 Million-Dollar Cabins Unlike Any Homes You've Ever Seen

New digs for an MVP:

Warriors' Stephen Curry scores a $3.2-million home in S.F.'s East Bay As Stephen Curry attempts to pilot the Golden State Warriors to unprecedented heights, the all-star point guard has made a play away from the court, buying a home in Walnut Creek, Calif., for $3.2 million.

Market softening, opportunity knocking!

October home sales and price report California’s housing market softened in October as both statewide sales and median price contracted from the previous month.

Don't wait for everyone else to join you!

Don't Wait—Beat the Crowds and Buy This Winter - Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com If you qualify for a mortgage and have the funds for a down payment and closing costs, you may be better off financially if you buy as soon as you can.

New house with an old look! The chimney is special.