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San Francisco Metro Housing Market – Zillow HVI

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Recently, Zillow.com released the April 2019 housing market report for the San Francisco Metro. As one of the largest cities in the East Bay, Concord was highlighted in the report. The report is based upon the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), which is the mid-point of estimated home values for the area.

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ZHVI San Francisco Metro – PDF

Notable findings for Concord:

  • Home Value: $593,300
  • Change Year-over-Year: 1.5%
  • Rent: $2,751
  • Change YoY: 4.2%

Notable findings for Contra Costa County:

  • Home Value: $620,100
  • Change YoY: 1.6%
  • Rent: $2,800
  • Change YoY: 3.9%

As shown by the positive year-over-year change, home values and rent values are increasing in Concord and across Contra Costa County. Following the trend of the greater San Francisco Metro, property values in the East Bay continue to increase year-to-year.

Having a knowledgeable and experienced real estate broker on your side helps protect your interests and ensure you make the best possible decisions. We are dedicated to keeping on top of the real estate market and keeping you informed of changes. You can rest easily knowing you made a well-informed decision based on experience and insight into the Concord California market.

To reach Peter Maclennan please call 925.385.8798 or email at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.

2018-2019 Dana Estates Housing Market Report

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This year has been off to a great start, with lots of activity in and around Concord. Most notably, progress has been made with regards to the Naval Weapons Station. Master developer Lennar will be implementing a city park and youth recreation complex at the site, in addition to retail space and single-family residencies. You can read more about the Specific Plan from the Concord City website.

In the real estate market, the last 16 months have been active as well. Last year we saw 56 Dana Estates homes sold, with a median sale price of $615,000. Homes are selling over list price, with the average home selling at +0.77% over list price.

Smaller homes are selling just as well as larger homes. Two- and three-bedroom homes are selling at +0.90% over list price, compared to four-bedroom homes at +0.55%.

In the Dana Estates neighborhood, the 2018 median sale price for 2-3 BR homes was $589,950 and the median sale price for 4 BR homes was $650,000.

As shown by the chart below, December had the highest number of homes sold in Dana Estates, though the average sale price remained relatively consistent year-round.

Homes sold quickly in 2018, with the median days on market (DOM) at 14; that means most homes are in contract just two weeks from the day they are listed.

This year shows a more impressive number of homes sold, with 21 sold in the first four months. The median sale price is down on all homes, but properties continue to sell at nearly 1% over list price. The DOM is down to a median eight (8) days.

As you have seen, property in Dana Estates continues to be in demand, and it remains a seller’s market as there is more competition to buy houses than to sell.

Having a knowledgeable and experienced real estate broker on your side helps protect your interests and ensure you make the best possible decisions. We are dedicated to keeping on top of the real estate market and keeping you informed of changes. You can rest easily knowing you made a well-informed decision based on experience and insight into the Concord California market.

To reach Peter Maclennan please call 925.385.8798 or email at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.

To reach Peter Maclennan please call 925.385.8798 or email at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.

Dana Estates Neighborhood Events 2019

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Dana Estates Neighborhood 2019 Events

The wonderful Dana Estates Neighborhood Alliance (DENA) has laid out a number of events for 2019.

Neighborhood Cleanup (Dumpster) Day – March

This is a favorite day in our house and limited to just Dana Estates residents. Use it for spring cleaning to clear out the junk in your yard/garage/house. Please observe the rules of the flyer distributed with the newsletter about what items are acceptable.

Check the DENA flyer for the exact date of this event or call Peter for details.

If you are able and want to show your appreciation to DENA for organizing the cleanup and arranging volunteers, DENA will be accepting donations for the dumpsters.

Neighborhood Meeting – March 25th

Dana Estates Neighborhood Meeting sign Edited

Come to the Neighborhood meeting at First Lutheran Church at 4000 Concord Blvd to hear an update from Concord Mayor Obringer and Council-member Laura Hoffmeister.

The meeting starts at 7:00pm on Monday March 25th.

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Cars from the Diablo A’s Club

Dana Estates Night Out – June 19th

A family and crowd favorite, the Dana Estates Night Out features local non-profit organizations and public agencies, food from Dana Plaza, crafts and games for kids. Come out to meet your neighbors, learn about government services and non-profits working in our community, and grab a bite to eat.

Huge Neighborhood Garage Sale – August 10, 2019

Over 70 homes participated in the garage sale last year. Join in for one of the largest garage sale’s in the area.

This event is going to be in August. Start getting your items ready for a successful sale.

Neighborhood Cleanup (Dumpster) Day – August

Everything you weren’t able to sell can be gotten rid of. Stay tuned for more information about this event.

As always, if you have questions about buying real estate, your home’s value, renting a home, or investing in real estate please call Peter at 925.385.8798.

Save the Date – Neighborhood Garage Sale August 10, 2019

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Save the Date – Neighborhood Garage Sale August 10, 2019

Huge Neighborhood Garage Sale!

Were you part of the huge garage sale we had last year? Over 70 homes participated. Hopefully this year’s event surpasses that number.

This Annual garage sale is done in cooperation with the Dana Estates Neighborhood Alliance.

Save the Date! – August 10th.

The Garage Sale is Scheduled for August 10th, 2019.

Stay tuned for updates!

The Dana Estates neighborhood is located in the 94519 zip code. Well-priced homes are in demand. The neighborhood provides convenient access to Highway 4 and to downtown Concord. It is also about equal distance from both the Concord BART station and the North Concord BART station.

Having a knowledgeable and experienced real estate broker on your side helps protect your interests and ensure you make the best possible decisions. We are dedicated to keeping on top of the real estate market and keeping you informed of changes. You can rest easily knowing you made a well-informed decision based on experience and insight into the Concord California market.

To reach Peter Maclennan please call 925.385.8798 or email at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.

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Real Estate Headlines November 2, 2018

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SellingDanaEstates.com Must Read Real Estate News for November 2 2018

Here are a sampling of some real estate articles that might be of use for buyers and sellers of real estate. 

We are definitely seeing the market change. The market is more balanced between buyers and sellers.

Buyers are getting their offers accepted and even being able to negotiate with sellers. If you have been sitting on the sidelines as a buyer, now is a good time to get in the market.

Bay Area Home Buyers on the Sidelines?

More Bay Area home buyers sitting out as prices continue to rise

Why Does Housing Cost so much?

The San Francisco Business Times seeks to address why housing prices are so high in California.

California leads the nation in many categories from population to venture capital funding. Add lack of housing supply to the list.

The Golden State is under supplied by 3.4 million homes to meet its current housing needs, according to a report on housing underproduction from Up for Growth California, a nonprofit research and advocacy group. The national shortfall is 7.3 million homes, which means California makes up about half of that total.


Why housing costs so much in California and why it may only get worse

Read More… at SF Business Times.

Long Commutes Affect Quality of Life

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/31/well/family/the-particular-horror-of-long-commutes-for-young-families.html

The Particular Horror of Long Commutes for Young Families from NYTimes.com

More Supply in Bay Area Housing?

While I am not sure that supply is actually catching up to demand. There has been a lot of new construction around the Bay Area. 


After years of recording lagging supply, the Bay Area is possibly beginning to catch up. San Jose had the biggest increase in new listings of the 45 major US metropolitan areas included in a September 2018 realtor.com report. San Francisco also ranks among the five housing markets with the largest September supply gains, with 1,683 current listings.


Bay Area Housing Finally Posts Gains from GlobeSt.com

Read More … at GlobeSt.com

Having a knowledgeable and experienced real estate broker on your side helps protect your interests and ensure you make the best possible decisions. We are dedicated to keeping on top of the real estate market and keeping you informed of changes. You can rest easily knowing you made a well-informed decision based on experience and insight into the Concord California market.

To reach Peter Maclennan please call 925.385.8798 or email at peter@maclennaninvestments.com.

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DENA Neighborhood Meeting

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DENA Neighborhood Meeting

One of the best things about the Dana Estates Neighborhood is the Dana Estates Neighborhood Alliance or DENA. DENA helps to coordinate dumpster days, the garage sale, the DENA Night Out, a fall P-Za Party, and Neighborhood Meetings.

The neighborhood meetings are held twice a year, once in March and the other in October. 

DENA Neighborhood Meeting 10/15/18

The Fall Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for October 15th at 7:00pm. It will be held at the First Lutheran Church at 4000 Concord Blvd, Concord. 

The meeting will have consist of two parts. DENA has arranged for the Concord City Council candidates for District 1 to share their perspectives. Following the candidate forum, Concord Code Enforcement will be on hand to provide an update on the neighborhood.

City Council District 1 Candidate Forum

Currently the candidates are (alphabetical by last name):

  • Dr. Judith Herman – is a newcomer to Concord politics. She has lived in Concord for 27 years.
  • Laura Hoffmeister – is a current City Council Member. She has been a Concord resident her entire life.
  • Ron Leone – is a current City Council Member. He has lived in Concord since 1978.

Come hear the candidates make an appeal for your vote prior to the first district elections in Concord.

Concord’s First District ElectionsDownload

Find your District through the City of Concord’s website: 
www.cityofconcord.org/elections

Concord Code Enforcement

The code enforcement division of Concord Police will be on hand to provide an update on the neighborhood. 

Dan Estates Neighborhood Meeting

  • October 15th
  • 7:00pm-8:30 pm
  • Location: First Lutheran Church – 4000 Concord Blvd.

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