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Sunrise on Lynwood Dr. Looking Southeast along Lynwood Drive in Concord, CA.

Dana Estates Neighborhood

The Dana Estates neighborhood is located on the eastern border of Concord. The neighborhood is bisected by Landana Drive. Willow Pass Road forms the areas northwestern border. Dana Estates' southeastern border is Concord Boulevard.

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Concord Summer 2016 Activities & Events

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Summer Events in Concord

Concord will be a busy place this Summer, with numerous activities, exhibits, and concerts happening right in the neighborhood. Don’t miss out on this year’s big Summer events in Downtown Concord & Concord Pavilion!

Downtown Events:

Thursday Nights Market & Music

The 28th annual Market & Music began May 19th and will run through September 15th on Thursday nights. The farmers market will operate from 4pm-8pm. The concerts will start at 6:30pm and end at 8pm. The series offers an electric mix of genres and bands. Soul, R&B, Funk, world music & latin, a David Bowie tribute, a Prince tribute, and Eagles tribute band will all be part of the series. Buy some fresh produce or dinner and enjoy it in the park while listening to great music with your neighbors!
6/9/16 – LUMBERYARD – Favorite Covers from the 60’s and 70’s
6/16/16 – The David Correa Group – Latin Guitar/World Music/Rhumba/Flamenco
6/23/16 – The Jean Genies David Bowie Tribute – A Concord Salute to the Late Great Master
6/30/16 – Kingsborough – Original Americana Rock and Roll
7/7/16 – Bay Bridge Beat – Funk / Soul / Classic Rock
7/14/16 – Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles (and Tribute to Glenn Frey)
7/21/16 – DAKILA w/ special guest DA ISLAND WAY – Latin Beat with a Filipino Twist with Polynesian Dance
7/28/16 – FOREVERLAND – An Electrifying 14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson
8/4/16 – Zepparella – The All-Female Zeppelin Powerhouse
8/11/16 – Carlos Reyes & the Electric Symphony – Original Latin Jazz Harp and Violin Virtuoso
8/18/16 – Project 4 Band – High Energy Dance & Show band Pop/Soul/Funk
8/25/16 – Caravanserai – The Legendary Music of Santana
9/1/16 – PUSH–featuring ABC7’s Dan Ashley – Classic Rock with Original Roll
9/8/16 – Evolution – The Ultimate Tribute to Journey
9/15/16 – The Purple Ones – In Memoriam to PRINCE

July 4th Events at Todos Santos

The Todos Santos Business Association Arts Foundation is organizing the Concord July 4th festivities (www.concordjuly4th.com). The events begin with a 5k Run starting at 8:00am. Followed by the Parade which begins at Mt. Diablo High School and loops around Todos Santos Park. The Festival begins at 4:00pm at Mt. Diablo High School. Capping the day’s events off will be the Fireworks display beginning around 9:00pm.

Cool Concord Cars – July 5th 5:30pm-7:30pm

Free Car show! No registration fees, with dash plaques, goodie bags and prizes for the winners.

Tuesday Night Blues

Todos Santos Plaza will play host to blues music on Tuesday nights in the month of July.
7/5/16 – Annie Sampson – Concord’s Blues and Soul Diva
7/12/16 – The Fargo Brothers – Classic and Original Blues, Rock and Americana
7/19/16 – Willie G – A Cure for The Common Show
7/26/16 – The Shari Puorto Band – Melissa Ethridge, Bonnie Raitt, and Etta James with the soul of Janis Joplin

Concord Pavilion

Our local amphitheater will be hosting a number of concerts this Summer. Here is the lineup of events for the Concord Pavilion.
6/12/16 – Spirit West Coast: MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West, Phil Wickham & Blanca
6/13/16 – Slipknot, Marilyn Manson & Of Mice and Men
7/9/16 – Bryan Adams
7/12/16 – Taste of Chaos: Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin & The Early November
7/28/16 – Sublime with Rome
8/28/16 – Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Gates & Jhene Aiko

Concord Naval Weapons Station Update – Feb. 9 2016

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The Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS) is in the process of being turned over to the City of Concord for reuse and development of the space. The City of Concord and the City Council were in the process of picking a developer for the massive project, when one of the two finalists asked for an investigation into the other finalist’s practices. You can find more information in the CNWS Archives on this subject.

Tonight, the City Council will be hearing a report from the special investigator appointed to see if one of the developers is guilty of improper lobbying or if anyone at the City acted improperly.

Meanwhile the Contra Costa Times has published a couple of interesting articles related to the CNWS.

As well, the Contra Costa Times has now published an editorial requesting that the report from the Special Investigator be made public: Contra Costa Times editorial: Backroom politics erode confidence in Concord Naval Weapons Station planning

The Contra Costa Bee has published online some of its findings relating to the development of CNWS:

https://contracostabee.com/concord-mayors-campaign-advisors-pressured-city-attorney-for-critical-vote/

Thankfully, in the United States of America people are “innocent until proven guilty”. It will be interesting to see the outcome of the Special Investigation and how the developer is finally chosen. Hopefully, it has only the appearance of “polotics as usual” and not the substance.

What Can I Recycle in Concord?

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If you are anything like me, you like to save your money especially on necessary, but boring things like trash service. Consequently, I want to use the “free” recycling can as much as possible to limit the size of my garbage can and my bill.

I received my bill from Concord Disposal Service and found an insert detailing the items that they are able to recycle. Here is the list from the online version of that list.

Recycling Item List from Concord Disposal Services
Acceptable Recycling Items from Concord Disposal Services

Acceptable Recycling Items

Paper Products: Boxes/Packages, Cardboard, Catalogs, Chipboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc.), Colored Paper, Construction Paper, Copy Paper, Coupons, Egg Cartons (Non-Styrofoam), Envelopes with Metal Clasps, Junk Mail, Loose Newspaper, Magazines, Manila Folders, Newspaper Inserts, Office Paper, Paper Bags, Paper Packaging, Paper Towel Tubes, Shredded Paper (in plastic bags), Telephone Books and White Paper.

Plastic Products: California Redemption Plastic #1-#7, HDPE #2, Detergent Bottles, 5-Gallon Buckets, Juice Jugs/Cartons, Milk Jugs, Plastic Bags, Plastic Laundry Baskets, Plastic Water Jugs, Plastic Plant Pots, Rinsed Salad Dressing Bottles, Rinsed Yogurt & Margarine Containers, Shampoo & Bleach Bottles, Soda Bottles, Soft Drink Bottles: PET #1, Toys such as Plastic Tricycles, Water Bottles and Non- California Redemption Plastic #1-#7. Please remove lids and rinse containers.

Metals: Aluminum Cans, CLEAN Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Pie Plates,
CLEAN Food Cans, Pet Food Cans, Steel Cans and Tin Cans.

Glass: Glass Jars and Bottles.

All Containers should be rinsed & emptied!

Unacceptable Recycling Items

Electronics, Appliances, Ceramic, Styrofoam, Fabrics, Food, Liquid, Green Waste, Garden Hoses, Ropes, Chains, Wire, Rocks, Car Parts, Aerosol Cans, Household Hazardous Waste, Diapers, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Facial Tissues, Light Bulbs, Paper Plates, Drinking Glasses, Shoes, Video Tapes, CDs, DVDs, Batteries and Window Glass.

For information on how to dispose of these unacceptable items, please call Mt. Diablo Recycling at (925) 682-4518. This information was provided as of 2/5/2016.

Dana Estates Market Report – November 2015

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Sunrise on Lynwood Dr.
Looking south on Lynwood Dr. near Beechwood Dr.

The Real Estate Market Continues to chug along in Dana Estates. Here are the latest statistics for our neighborhood at the end of November.

Active Properties
Number of Houses Active  Average List Price Average Days On Market
3 $515,000 14.67

At the date this information was pulled on November 30 there were three active properties in Dana Estates with an average list price of $515,000. This is not surprising given the holiday season.

Pending Properties
Number of Houses Pending  Average List Price Average Days On Market
8  $  499,731 35

There were 8 Pending properties at the end of November. The average days on market had risen to almost 35 days. This could be due to aggressive pricing (see the days on market for sold homes) and to financing considerations.

In October the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) implemented new disclosure standards that may have stretched the closing times for purchases. This may be a partial explanation for some of the longer days on market.

 Sold Properties 
Number of  Houses Sold  Average List Price  Average Sale Price Avg. Sale Price/ Avg. List Price Average Days On Market
3  $  446,500  $  449,167 100.6% 8.33

What is most surprising to me is the average time on market for these sold properties 8.33 days. Looking at the graph below, you can see this is a slight dip from previous months.

Average days on market graph

This graph tells me that homes that are priced accurately are selling quickly. Overpricing a home is one of the major mistakes that agents and owners can make with their home.

Looking to 2016

My crystal ball is as cracked as the next guys, so I can only make an educated guess as to what the future holds.

Seller’s Market. I expect that, barring any major act of terrorism or financial crisis, early 2016 will be a seller’s market. The expected Fed rate hike will likely get some buyers off the sidelines for fear of rising mortgage rates.

For Buyers: It is still a great time to buy real estate with interest rates near historic lows. Making sure you are preapproved for a mortgage from a quality lender is imperative.

For Sellers: The peak sales months have been March through June the past few years. Making sure your property hits the market during those months is imperative. It can take some time to adequately prepare your home for sale, in some cases 2-8 weeks.

Seller Consultation

Email me to set a time for a complimentary, no obligation, sales consultation. I will help you identify the items that you need to address prior to the sale of your home.

Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® MLS as of 11/30/2015. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Dana Estates Christmas Lights Contest

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHsD249_Ulg

Merry Christmas!

I am going to be sponsoring a Christmas Lights Contest for Dana Estates Residents. If you live in Dana Estates, I want to encourage Christmas spirit and invite you to participate in decorating your home. Official Rules are below.

I will be giving away a $100.00 gift card to Home Depot­® to the winner with the best light display in Dana Estates (map). Please enter your name, email and address below to enter. If selected as a finalist, your fellow Dana Estate residents will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite display.

Contest Entry Form

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We hate spam, too. We will never rent or sell your information.

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

  1. Eligibility. Open to U.S. residents over 18 years of age that live in Dana Estates Neighborhood (see map) of Concord, CA. Employees of Maclennan Investment Group, Inc. their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, immediate family members, and members of their household are not eligible.

    map of dana estates neighborhood in Concord, CA
    Map of Dana Estates
  2. Sponsor. The contest is sponsored by Maclennan Investment Group, Inc. whose mailing address is PO Box 2564, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 and phone number is 925.385.8798.
  3. Contest Period. The Contest begins on 12/5/2015 and will be closed to new entries at 11:59pm on 12/19/2015. Entries submitted after the Contest Period will be disqualified.
  4. Agreement to Official Rules. By participating, Participants are agreeing to being bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor.
  5. How to Enter. Participants may enter by completing entry form at http://www.sellingdanaestates.com/2015/12/christmas-lights-contest/. Limited to one entry per household.
  6. Prize Award. Entries will be pared down to a top 3 finalists at Sponsor’s discretion. The Grand Prize winner will be determined by votes received from the general public for the best decorated home as determined by voters. In the event of a tie, the Sponsor will cast the deciding vote. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the winner via telephone or email on or about December 28, 2015.
  7. Prizes. Grand Prize (1) – Gift card valued at $100.00 for Home Depot® will be awarded to the home that receives the most votes.
  8. Odds of Winning. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.
  9. General Conditions. In the event the Contest is impaired in any way or in the even the Contest is unable to run as planned for any reason, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, (a) suspend the Contest or (b) terminate the Contest and award the prize at random from among the entries.
  10. Rights Granted by you: By entering this content you understand that Maclennan Investment Group, Inc., anyone acting on behalf of Maclennan Investment Group, Inc., or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.
  11. Disputes. Any and all disputes will be resolved in accordance with California law.

Dana Estates Market Report – September 2015

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Homes in Dana Estates
A typical Dana Estates home.

Market activity in the Dana Estates neighborhood has stayed strong. In fact the activity was so strong that it cleared the market of all active listings. (It is a good time to list.) Currently, in October there is one listing active.

The average days on market has crept up for both Pending and Sold homes from our last report in June.

Currently Active Properties
Number of Houses Active  Average List Price Average Days On Market
0 N/A N/A

There were no active properties at the end of September. The market had been cleared of homes for sale. Two properties have come on the market since then, but one is already pending.

Pending Properties
Number of Houses Pending  Average List Price Average Days On Market
8  $  470,343.75 23.8

At the end of September, 8 houses were pending in Dana Estates. The average List Price of those homes was $470,344 and they took an average time of about 24 days to go into contract. The rest of Concord is taking an average of 30 days to go under contract.

 Sold Properties 
Number of  Houses Sold  Average List Price  Average Sale Price Avg. Sale Price/ Avg. List Price Average Days On Market
6  $  484,141.67  $  491,666.67 101.55% 16.2

In September, 6 homes closed escrow. Homes sold for a tad over the list price. The average home took less than 21 days to go into contract.  Meanwhile homes in greater Concord are taking 27 days to go under contract.

We are still experiencing a brisk market. If I can be of any service or answer your real estate questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (925) 385-8798.

Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® MLS as of 10/5/2015. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Dana Estates Market Report – June 2015

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Beechwood Dr., Concord, CA - Dana Estates
Beechwood Dr., Concord in Dana Estates

Here we are in August already, and with it, we have a Dana Estates market update for the month of June.

See below for last month’s Dana Estates market report.

Currently Active Properties
Number of Houses Active Average List Price Average Days On Market
7 $ 558,377.00 41

 

Pending Properties
Number of Houses Pending Average List Price Average Days On Market
9 $ 492,206.00 25

 

Sold Properties
Number of  Houses Sold Average List Price Average Sale Price Avg. Sale Price/ Avg. List Price Average Days On Market
5 $ 486,567.60 $ 501,400.00 103.05% 12

Similarly to the month of May, several houses were sold last month, well above their list prices. The demand for houses is high in this area and as you can see, home-sellers are receiving well over asking price for their home.

As you also see, the sale period for homes in this neighborhood is short (now under two weeks!), so do not hesitate to give us a call if you are considering buying or selling your home!

Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® MLS as of 8/5/2015. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Dana Estates Market Report – May 2015

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Here is the May 2015 Market Summary for the Dana Estates Neighborhood. We’d like to keep residents and potential buyers/sellers in the loop with the recent real estate market.

See below for a market report of Dana Estates in May 2015.

Currently Active Properties*
Number of Houses Active Average List Price Average Days On Market
7 $ 499,679 23
Pending Properties*
Number of Houses Pending Average List Price Average Days On Market
2 $ 512,450 11
Sold Properties
Number of                Houses Sold Average List Price Average Sale Price  Avg. Sale Price/ Avg. List Price Average Days On Market
2 $ 564,444 $ 577,500 102.31% 17.5

As you can see, a number of houses in this area have been purchased or are currently being considered for purchase by investors and home buyers. Of those properties that have closed their sales this month, the sale price has been considerably higher than the list price, which shows a high demand for property in this area.

In addition, the average time that these houses are on the market is short–just over two weeks–so if you are considering buying or selling your home, contact The Maclennan Team as soon as possible so that you can take the next steps in buying your house before it’s too late!

*As of 6/29/2015

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