Bay Area Affordable Housing

New Conforming and FHA Limits for Alameda County, CA

2008-03-06T09:58:00.000-08:00

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has formally announced the new conforming loan limits for several High Cost Counties including Alameda County in California.

The new limits are as follows:

One-Family $729,750
Two-Family $934,200
Three-Family $1,129,250
Four-Family $1,403,400

These new limits were revised on 3/5/2008 as part of temporary GSE increase President Bush signed into law on Feb 13th. The temporary loan limit increase will be valid through at least December 31st, 2008. The previous FHA Limit for Alameda County was $362,790 and the previous Conforming loan limit was $417,000.

New Conforming and FHA Limits for Contra Costa County, CA

2008-03-06T09:47:00.000-08:00

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has formally announced the new conforming loan limits for several High Cost Counties including Contra Costa County in California.

The new limits are as follows:

One-Family $729,750
Two-Family $934,200
Three-Family $1,129,250
Four-Family $1,403,400

These new limits were revised on 3/5/2008 as part of temporary GSE increase President Bush signed into law on Feb 13th. The temporary loan limit increase will be valid through at least December 31st, 2008. The previous FHA Limit for Contra Costa County was $362,790 and the previous Conforming loan limit was $417,000.

Free Housing Resource Fair

2007-10-29T16:03:00.000-07:00

Mt Diablo Housing Opportunity Center hosts a housing fair at Diablo Valley College on Saturday Nov 10th 2007

The Mt Diablo Housing Opportunity Center (MtDHOC) is hosting a FREE Housing Resource Fair at Diablo Valley College (DVC) in Pleasant Hill, Ca on Saturday November 10th from 10am - 3pm. Offical representatives from the Housing Divisions of Concord, Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County will be presenting information on housing programs that are available. Other vendors representing various aspects of housing will be onsite to help answer questions. Come join us. Here is the schedule of speakers:

11:00 Senior Housing Rights

11:30 Forclosure - Ways to Save your Home

12:15 City & County - First time Home Buyer & Rehab Programs

1:00 How to Improve Credit Scores

1:30 Renter's & Landlord's Rights & Responsibilities

2:00 Question and Answer Panel

For more information contact the MtDHOC at 866-469-0133

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance - Sept 21st

2007-09-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

Check out these affordable homes that may be eligible for Down Payment Assistance
Come back weekly for updates.
Last Updated 7/31/2007
For more information on these properties contact
Nate Ellis - GMAC Mortgage 888-808-NATE (6283) or
email Nate@CAHousingBlog.com

You DO NOT have to be a first time home buyer to be eligible for some of the funds.

Price City Bed/Bath Psbl Ast* 0 Down Mo/Pmt** Address Brokerage Listed By
$209,000 Concord 1/1 $52,042 $986 4081 Clayton Rd #117 Keller Williams Paul White
$225,000 Concord 2/1 $53,538 $1,071 4081 Clayton Rd #339 Oakhurst Properties Luis Ramirez-Agudelo
$249,000 Concord 2/1.5 $55,782 $1,197 1243 Pine Creek Way #G Diablo Realty Leticia Almaro Nicolini
$267,950 Concord 2/1 $57,553 $1,298 5460 Concord Blvd #D1 Windermere Heather Gray & Lynne French
$289,400 Concord 2/1 $59,559 $1,411 2055 Sierra Rd #70 Better Homes Realty Linda Gorman
$298,500 Concord 2/1.5 $60,410 $1,459 3550 D Northwood Dr Diablo Realty Andree Nattkemper
$325,000 Martinez 2/1 $37,888 $1,701 656 Palm Ave Security Pacific Bill Clemente
$335,000 Concord 2/1 $63,823 $1,652 2450 Walters Way #4 Re/Max Associates Anna McQuillan Rose
$339,000 Concord 2/1.5 $64,197 $1,673 1136 Virginia Ln Villa Diablo Teresa Mancinelli
$349,000 Concord 2/2 $65,132 $1,726 1136 Virginia Ln Villa Diablo Teresa Mancinelli
$350,000 Concord 3/1.5 $65,225 $1,731 1800 C Chinquapin Ct Better Homes Realty Vanessa Fleming
$350,000 Concord 2/1 $65,225 $1,731 1821 3rd St Century 21 Fred & Carla Weston
$350,000 Concord 3/2 $65,225 $1,731 1340 Sunshine Dr Windermere Jim Dugan
$373,000 Walnut Creek 1/1 $105,786 $1,697 2552 Oak Rd #217 Security Pacific Marian Krochka
$398,000 Martinez 3/1.75 $44,713 $2,087 1450 Ashwood Dr Keller Williams Paul White
$399,000 Alamo 2/1.5 $44,807 $2,092 1470 Danville Blvd #10 Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou
$399,900 Martinez 2/2.5 $44,891 $2,097 230 Pebblecreek Ct Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$415,000 Concord 3/1 $71,303 $2,075 1945 N 6th St Windermere Bryce Ellsworth
$419,900 Pleasant Hill 2/2.5 $46,761 $2,202 102 Glenbridge Ct Coldwell Banker Rosie Meddaugh
$420,000 Concord 4/2 $71,770 $2,101 3591 Thunderbird Dr J. Rockcliff Long Nguyen
$425,000 Pacheco 2/1.5 $47,238 $2,229 327 Pantano Cir Zip Realty Gabriel Gutierrez
$425,000 Concord 3/1 $72,238 $2,128 2960 Crawford St Empire Realty Kim and John Sefton
$435,000 Antioch 4/2.5 $48,173 $2,282 5038 Toyon Way Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou
$435,000 Concord 3/1 $73,173 $2,181 3807 Santa Rita Dr Prudential Catherine Volkova
$439,000 Concord 4/2 $73,547 $2,202 3331 Benton St Coldwell Banker Barbara Martin
$445,000 Concord 3/1 $74,108 $2,234 2221 Leland Way Reliance Realty Group Eula Dial
$449,000 Concord 3/2 $74,482 $2,255 3172 Claudia Dr Exit Covenant Realty Cassandra Sellner
$449,000 Walnut Creek 2/2 $114,482 $2,093 1940 Pomar Way Keller Williams Desiree Vaelei-Bilich
$450,000 Concord 3/2 $74,575 $2,260 1860 Parkside Dr HomEquity Linda Miller
$459,000 Concord 3/2.5 $75,417 $2,308 4223 Dubhe Ct Keller Williams The Harper Team
$459,900 Martinez 4/2 $50,501 $2,414 4008 Via De Flores Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$469,000 Walnut Creek 2/2.5 $116,352 $2,198 1304 Walden Rd #242 Coldwell Banker Rosie Meddaugh
$475,000 Pleasant Hill 4/2 $51,913 $2,494 25 Mazie Dr Re/Max Associates Charla Bettiga & Steve Hill
$475,000 Martinez 3/2 $51,913 $2,494 910 Andrews Drive Keller Williams Desiree Vaelei-Bilich
$475,000 Pleasant Hill 3/2.5 $51,913 $2,494 424 Camelback Rd Kropa Realty Al Baiocchi & Sue Lorenz
$475,000 Concord 3/2 $76,913 $2,392 948 Notre Dame Ave Prudential Cary Amo
$479,000 Concord 4/2.5 $77,287 $2,413 4233 Dubhe Ct Keller Williams The Harper Team
$479,950 Martinez 3/2 $52,375 $2,520 4894 Starflower Dr Steven Beckett Steven Beckett
$480,000 Concord 3/1 $77,380 $2,419 4094 Hamlet Dr Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$489,000 Concord 3/2 $78,222 $2,466 3243 Claudia Dr Weichert Adolfo Hernandez
$495,000 Martinez 3/2 $53,783 $2,599 4896 Starflower Dr Coldwell Banker Kay Stromgren
$495,000 Concord 3/1 $78,783 $2,498 3644 Walnut Ave Keller Williams Vivian Miller
$499,000 Martinez 3/2 $54,157 $2,620 1425 Grandview Ave Re/Max Associates Charla Bettiga
$499,950 Concord 3/2 $79,245 $2,524 1312 Davis Ave Diablo Realty TJ & Angela
$499,999 Bay Point 3/2.5 $54,250 $2,626 701 Caskey St Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$509,000 Concord 4/2 $80,092 $2,572 4138 Pickwick Dr Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$519,000 Clyde 3/2 $56,027 $2,726 521 Kilburn Ct Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou
$519,950 Concord 4/2 $81,115 $2,630 3459 Tanager Cir Keller Williams Istvan and Sharon
$529,000 Concord 3/2 $81,962 $2,678 2177 Bluerock, Cir Prudential Katya Lobastova
$530,000 Martinez 4/2 $57,055 $2,784 2153 Olympic Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
$535,000 Concord 4/2 $82,523 $2,709 4066 Kensington Drive Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$535,000 Concord 3/2 $82,523 $2,709 1175 Schaupp Ct Security Pacific Bill Clemente
$539,000 Concord 4/2 $82,897 $2,731 1286 Windermere Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$539,000 Pleasant Hill 3/1 $57,897 $2,832 166 Luella Dr Diablo Realty Rob Baldwin Jr.
$539,000 Walnut Creek 2/2 $122,897 $2,568 1302 Walden Rd #132 Re/Max C.C. Connection Virginia Labourdett
$539,900 Pittsburg 4/2.5 $157,981 $2,431 4315 Thornhill Way Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$539,950 Pleasant Hill 4/2.5 $57,985 $2,837 396 Camelback Rd Crosby & Associates Robert Crosby
$540,000 Concord 3/2 $82,990 $2,736 4049 Phoenix St Kropa Realty Chris Moulis
$549,000 Martinez 4/2 $58,832 $2,885 119 Benedict Ct Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
$550,000 Martinez 3/2 $58,925 $2,890 2117 Knollwood Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
$560,000 Concord 4/2 $84,860 $2,842 4130 Pickwick Dr Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$564,889 Martinez 3/2.5 $60,317 $2,969 731 Parkway Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
$565,000 Concord 4/2 $85,328 $2,868 3520 Halifax Way Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$565,000 Martinez 3/2 $60,328 $2,969 1712 Teakwood Dr Empire Realty Mary Anne LaHaye
$568,888 Martinez 3/2.5 $60,691 $2,990 403 Orchard View Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$569,000 Concord 4/2 $85,702 $2,889 1291 Marlboro Ct Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$569,222 Martinez 3/2.5 $60,722 $2,992 321 Orchard View Ave Diablo Realty Lupe Kemper
$574,000 Concord 4/2 $86,169 $2,916 5305 Lightwood Dr Better Homes Realty Linda Gorman
$574,440 Concord 4/2 $86,210 $2,918 3764 Valinda Dr Diablo Realty TJ & Angela
$575,000 Martinez 4/2 $61,263 $3,022 340 Kingston Ave Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
$575,000 Pleasant Hill 3/1 $61,263 $3,022 1767 Ruth Dr Keller Williams Desiree Vaelei-Bilich
$585,000 Concord 3/2 $87,198 $2,974 3722 Chaparral Ct Keller Williams Jill Cruey
$589,000 Pleasant Hill 3/2.5 $62,572 $3,096 217 Hillcrest Cir Pacific Union Dacia Welch
$593,000 Walnut Creek 2/2 $127,946 $2,854 143 Hall Lane Keller Williams Paul White
$595,000 Concord 3/2 $88,133 $3,027 1381 Babel Ln Exclusive Estates Barbara Sobieszczanska
$614,000 Concord 4/2 $89,909 $3,127 3807 Concord Blvd Keller Williams Lynda Dimond
$629,950 Concord 3/2 $91,400 $3,211 1010 Scotnell Pl Better Homes Realty Jim Georgantes
$629,980 Clayton 3/2.5 $66,403 $3,313 332 Saclan Terrace Pl Windermere Lynne French
$632,000 Concord 3/2 $52,092 $3,181 5401 Paso Del Rio Diablo Realty TJ & Angela
$635,000 Walnut Creek 4/2 $92,185 $3,034 768 Minert Rd Better Homes Realty Iva Rice
$637,000 Concord 3/2 $52,247 $3,207 5230 B Concord Blvd Realty World The Duggan Team
$648,000 Walnut Creek 3/2 $92,588 $3,102 407 Augustus Ct Keller Williams Paul White
$649,000 Walnut Creek 3/2 $92,619 $3,107 1917 Via Appia Keller Williams Paul White
$650,000 Concord 4/3 $52,650 $3,275 5419 Paso Del Rio Keller Williams Lynda Dimond

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance - July 31st

2007-08-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further verification. GMAC Mortgage, LLC disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals (inspectors, engineers, attorneys, etc.) to obtain advice or assistance. (Note GMAC Mortgage, LLC has not verified the square footage of the home) Listings are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. *Borrower eligibility is subject to income limitations and first time home buyer eligibility. Income limitations and availablity of funds are subject to change. Resale and residency restrictions apply. Ask your GMAC Mortgage loan officer for details. ©2007 GMAC Mortgage LLC (f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation) Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. GMAC is a registered service mark.

Just Announced! Down Town Walnut Creek $235,000

2007-06-25T19:02:00.000-07:00

Please join me and view this wondeful 1 bed 1 bath condo at the Montecito on Thursday June 28th from 4-7 pm. Please email me to register for this event or to get additional information.

This below market rate unit will sell for $235,000 and has special financing available.

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance - June 19th

2007-06-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

Price City Bed/Bath Psbl Ast* Address Brokerage Listed By

" $158,000 " Concord 1/1 "$62,240" 4260 Clayton Rd #44 Pacific Auction Exchange

" $180,000 " Antioch 2/1 "$77,900" 2204 Peppertree Way Keller Williams Diana Apolinar
" $189,500 " Concord 1/1 "$63,185" 1591 Ellis St #206 Re/Max Associates Steve Hill
" $269,999 " Concord 2/1 "$65,600" 1013 Mohr Lane #1 J. Rockcliff Rich Martin

" $293,000 " Concord 2/2 "$66,290" 2525 Walters Way #14 Coldwell Banker Dorothy Buffington
" $295,000 " Concord 2/1 "$66,350" 1440 Reganti Place #7 Intero John Pierce

" $299,950 " Pleasant Hill 1/1 "$16,499" 837 Camelback Pl ABC Realty Maxine Chan

" $319,950 " Concord 2/1 "$67,099" 5425 Concord Blvd #G4 Prudential Merasa Bagheri
" $320,000 " Concord 2/1.25 "$67,100" 5450 Concord Blvd #G Century 21 Alice Ponti & Lori Hagge

" $325,000 " Antioch 3/2 "$82,250" 9 Clearbrook Road Keller Williams Diana Apolinar

" $345,000 " Walnut Creek 2/1 "$76,500" 360 N. Civic Dr #308 Kropa Realty Ken Korba

" $369,950 " Martinez 2/1 "$18,599" 2310 Yale Street Re/Max Associates Swarn Munjal

" $379,950 " Martinez 2/1.5 "$18,899" 417 Eastgate Lane Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls

" $385,000 " Martinez 2/1 "$19,050" 2365 Monterey Ave Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls

" $399,000 " Concord 3/1 "$69,470" 1174 San Miguel Road Re/Max C.C. Connection Glenn Allen

" $419,000 " Concord 3/1 "$70,070" 1451 Peach Place Re/Max C.C. Connection Bev Marshall & Amy Frazer

" $425,000 " Concord 3/2 "$70,250" 1340 Sunshine Dr Windermere Jim Dugan

" $442,000 " Stockton 4/2.5 "$20,760" 9529 Chapel Hill Ct Keller Williams Diana Apolinar
" $445,000 " Martinez 3/1 "$20,850" 704 Teresa St ABC Realty Maxine Chan
" $449,950 " Concord "$70,999" 3535 Concord Blvd Coldwell Banker Dick & Sally Ingraha

" $478,000 " Antioch 3/2 "$86,840" 916 Badger Way Keller Williams Diana Apolinar
" $479,000 " Concord "$71,870" 5250 Grasswood Ct Summit View Properties Kelly Rotter
" $515,000 " Concord 3/2 "$72,950" 1650 6th St Keller Williams Linda Walker
" $519,000 " Crockett 2/1 + 2/1 "$23,070" 1215 Lillian St Re/Max C.C. Connection Glenn Allen
" $538,950 " Antioch 4/2.5 "$88,669" 4155 Mount Isabel Rd Coldwell Banker Ken"KC" Carpoff
" $549,000 " Concord 3/1 "$73,970" 2195 Esperanza Dr J. Rockcliff Franko Ismen

" $549,000 " Pleasant Hill 3/2 "$23,970" 1002 Santa Cruz Dr Coldwell Banker Marianne Cady

" $555,000 " Martinez 4/2 "$24,150" 2153 Olympic Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls

" $559,000 " Concord 5/3 "$74,270" 4284 Mercer Court Re/Max Associates Swarn Munjal
" $559,000 " Concord 3/1 "$74,270" 1251 Apple Dr Coldwell Banker Mike DeBois

" $560,000 " Concord 3/2 "$74,300" 5212 Clovis Ct Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou

" $564,000 " Concord 3/2 "$74,420" 5502 Wilke Dr Diablo Realty Patrick Campbell

" $569,900 " Martinez 3/2 "$24,597" 2117 Knollwood Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls

" $570,000 " Vallejo 4/2.5 "$49,600" 250 Bergwall Way Keller Williams Francis Mazzuca

" $578,500 " Concord 3/2 "$74,855" 4636 Deercreek Lane Sotheby's Tim Sweeney

" $595,000 " Concord 3/2 "$75,350" 1683 Wilson Lane Re/Max Accord Kevin Eklund

" $599,000 " Bay Point 3/2.5 "$50,470" 482 Beaulieu Ct Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou

" $599,000 " Martinez 4/2 "$25,470" 119 Benedict Ct Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
" $599,000 " Martinez 3/3 "$25,470" 2112 Torrington Ct Prudential Lisa Hoctor

" $609,000 " Concord 3/2 "$75,770" 1500 Rugby Ct Coldwell Banker Cindy Ribergaard
" $615,000 " Concord 5/2.5 "$75,950" 1740 Elmhurst Lane Prudential Cherry Wade
" $620,000 " Martinez 4/2.5 "$26,100" 1645 Deerwood Dr Re/Max Accord Maureen Ingalls
" $638,500 " Concord 4/2 "$76,655" 1200 Sheridan Rd Diablo Realty Brian McCarthy
" $640,000 " Concord 4/2 "$76,700" 965 Chalet Drive Security Pacific Greg Ericks
" $650,000 " Pleasant Hill 3/2 "$27,000" 14 Erin Ct Keller Williams Desiree Vaelei-Bilich

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance - June 5th

2007-06-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

Call Nate @ 888-808-NATE

or email Nate@BUILDitBUYitREFIit.com

Price City Bed/Bath Psbl Ast Address Brokerage Listed By

" $248,900 " Walnut Creek 1/1 "$62,280" 490 N. Civic Dr #408 Empire Realty Cindy Tedmus

" $278,000 " Pacheco 1/1 "$20,840" 204 Chatham Court Re/Max John Vander Meulen

" $285,000 " Walnut Creek 1/1 "$69,500" 2730 Oak Road #10 Diablo Realty Brian McCarthy

" $310,000 " Concord 2/1.5 "$46,800" 1895 Landana Dr #B Re/Max Associates Denise Gilbrech

" $369,950 " Martinez 2/1 "$23,599" 2310 Yale Street Re/Max Swarn Munjal

" $434,500 " Pittsburg 3/2 "$125,535" 1401 Ventura Dr Security Pacific Judy Malone

" $475,000 " Concord 3/2.5 "$51,750" 4223 Dubhe Ct Keller Williams The Harper Team

" $499,000 " Pittsburg 4/2.5 "$127,470" 247 Balsam St Keller Williams Joanne Hodge

" $499,999 " Concord 3/2 "$52,500" 4279 Mercer Ct Help-U-Sell Craig Stokes

" $519,980 " Clayton 3/2.5 "$28,099" 1281 Shell Cir Windermere Lynne French

" $525,000 " Pacheco 4/2 "$28,250" 153 High St Re/Max C.C. Connection Deb & Marilou

" $529,500 " Pleasant Hill 3/2.5 "$28,385" 50 Cleaveland Rd #14 Keller Williams Paul Georgantes

" $559,000 " Concord 5/3 "$54,270" 4284 Mercer Court Re/Max Swarn Munjal

" $564,950 " Concord 3/2 "$54,449" 2685 Lyon Cir Security Pacific Jim Taylor

" $599,000 " Concord 3/1 "$55,470" 1836 Pierce Court Hacienda Real Estate Mike Miller

" $619,000 " Concord 3/2 "$56,070" 1963 San Vincente Drive Prudential Cherry Wade

" $619,000 " Martinez 4/2 "$31,070" 2321 Center Ave Coldwell Banker Cindy Ribergaard

" $639,950 " Concord 4/2.5 "$56,699" 4970 Murchio Drive Re/Max Allied Brokers Stan & Robin Norton

" $649,000 " Concord 4/2 "$56,970" 886 Litwin Dr J. Rockcliff Franko Ismen

" $649,999 " Pleasant Hill 3/2 "$32,000" 42 Jib Ct Coldwell Banker Debi Zauner

Free First Time Home Buyer Class - Receive up to $65,000* in Down Payment Assistance from the City of Walnut Creek

2007-06-04T13:26:00.000-07:00

This is the official City of Walnut Creek First Time Home Buyer Class.
Space is limited, reserve you spot today! Call 888-808-NATE (6283)

The City of Walnut Creek, Pacific Community Services and GMAC Mortgage Present

FREE First Time Home Buyer Class and Certification
When: June 9th
Time: 8:30am-3pm (A light lunch will be provided)
Where: Civic Park Community Center- 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, 94596

This class is required to participate in the Walnut Creek First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program and Below Market Rate Homes Program. A light lunch will be provided.
You will receive a First Time Home Buyer Education Class Completion Certificate after the class. The class will cover the following:

Budgeting and the costs of Home Ownership
Credit
What is Escrow?
The Home Buying Process
The Mortgage Process
First Time Home Buyer Programs

Call Nate to reserve your spot by

5pm Thursday June 7th.
888-808-NATE (6283)

* Borrower eligibility is subject to income limitations and first time home buyer eligibility. Income limitations are subject to change. Resale restrictions apply. Ask your GMAC Mortgage loan officer for details. ©2007 GMAC Mortgage LLC (f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation) Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. GMAC is a registered service mark.

2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee Winning Word "Serrefine" spelled by Evan O'Dorney of Danville, CA

2007-05-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Evan! 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion

Serrefine - a small forceps for clamping a blood vessel.

Here is the list of words that got this 13 year old Danville student the title:

boundary
compunctious
corrigenda
affiche
corinne
rascacio
schuhplattler
laquear
Zoilus
pappardelle
yosenabe
serrefine

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance

2007-05-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

As the Vice President of Contra Costa Realtors in Motion (CCRIM) I regularly attend the REALTOR marketing meeting held on Tuesday mornings. Properties may be presented from any area but focus on Central Contra Costa County and the cities of Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Martinez, Pacheco and Pleasant Hill.These are properties that were recently presented and may be eligible for down payment assistance.

For information on the assistance available
call Nate @ 888-808-NATE
or email Nate@BUILDitBUYitREFIit.com

Price City Psbl Ast* Address Brokerage Listed By
$297,950 Pleasant Hill $21,439 2180 Geary Rd #21 Security Pacific Jim Taylor
$329,950 Walnut Creek $78,399 101 Kinross Drive #24 Realty World Eve Folke
$430,000 Walnut Creek $90,400 1157 Singingwood Ct #7 Pacific Union Kay Lanway
$449,950 Martinez $25,999 1318 Pine Street Pacific Union Rosann Moulis
$510,000 Concord $52,800 4133 Joan Ave Re/Max Associates Jane Ciccone
$529,000 Concord $53,370 3519 Dormer Ave Home Sellers Realty Michael Rodgers
$559,000 Walnut Creek $94,270 253 Charter Oak Cir Pacific Union Kay Lanway
$569,999 Concord $54,600 4248 Gladstone Dr Pacific Dream Realty Amina Farah Jireh
$599,900 Martinez $30,497 1516 Cherrywood Drive Executive Brokers Pat Woodham
$609,950 Martinez $30,799 2842 McClellan Ct Re/Max Jo Sciarroni & Jackie Vigil
$639,000 Walnut Creek $96,670 411 Tampico Re/Max John Vander Meulen
$649,000 Concord $56,970 886 Litwin Dr J. Rockcliff Franko Ismen

This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further verification. GMAC Mortgage, LLC disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals (inspectors, engineers, attorneys, etc.) to obtain advice or assistance. (Note GMAC Mortgage, LLC has not verified the square footage of the home) Listings are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. *Borrower eligibility is subject to income limitations and first time home buyer eligibility. Income limitations and availablity of funds are subject to change. Resale and residency restrictions apply. Ask your GMAC Mortgage loan officer for details. ©2007 GMAC Mortgage LLC (f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation) Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. GMAC is a registered service mark.

New Opportunities with Down Payment Assistance

2007-05-22T16:47:00.000-07:00

call Nate @ 888-808-NATE

or email Nate@BUILDitBUYitREFIit.com

Price City Bed/Bath Psbl Assist* Address Brokerage Listed By

" $305,000 " Concord 2/2 " $51,650 " "1544 Bailey Rd, Apt 27" Keller Williams Francis Mazzuca

" $389,900 " Martinez 3/1 " $24,197 " 1134 Maywood Lane Coldwell Banker Dorothy Buffington

" $399,000 " Pleasant Hill 2/2 " $24,470 " "31 Massolo Dr, Unit H" Century 21 Terri Adams-Scott

" $404,800 " Walnut Creek 2/1 " $89,460 " 2700 Oak Road #23 Alain Pinel Shari Venezia

" $435,000 " Concord 3/2 " $55,550 " 1174 San Miguel Road Re/Max C.C. Connection Glenn Allen

" $479,000 " Antioch 3/2 " $26,870 " 3201 Madrone St Re/Max C.C. Connection Ellie Rowe

" $489,000 " Martinez 3/2.5 " $27,170 " 223 Via Pinada Lane Prudential Cary Amo & Hollie Howell

" $489,000 " Martinez 3/1 " $27,170 " 1224 Pine St Burton Real Estate David Kendall

" $493,000 " Pleasant Hill 2/2.5 " $27,290 " 513 Camelback Road Kropa Realty Al Baiocchi & Sue Lorenz

" $497,000 " Concord 3/1 " $57,410 " 2221 Leland Way Reliance Realty Group Eula Dial

" $498,500 " Pleasant Hill 3/1 " $27,455 " 101 Doris Drive Mark D. Zimmerman Mark D. Zimmerman

" $499,000 " Clayton 3/2.5 " $27,470 " 3401 Coyote Circle Alain Pinel Gretchen Scheid

" $499,000 " Concord 3/1 " $57,470 " 2683 Gill Drive Thomas & Sumacot Realty Natalie Lynch

" $509,950 " Concord 3/1.5 " $57,799 " 3963 Beechwood Drive Executive Brokers Charlie Stellini

" $519,900 " Pleasant Hill 3/1 " $28,097 " 330 Belva Ln Re/Max Associates Charla Bettiga & Steve Hill

" $529,000 " Concord 3/2 " $58,370 " 2651 Montgomery Southeby's Meg McCarthy & Tim Sweeney

" $539,900 " Vallejo 4/3 " $28,697 " 1208 Del Mar Ave Coldwell Banker Andrew Urban

" $549,000 " Martinez 3/2 " $28,970 " 1921 Olympic Drive Prudential Frank Bermudez

" $559,000 " Clayton 3/3 " $29,270 " 1509 Tara Court Keller Williams Lynda Dimond

" $565,000 " Concord 4/2 " $59,450 " 4066 Kensington Drive Keller Williams Lynda Dimond

" $569,000 " Concord 4/2 " $59,570 " 1353 Shakespeare Dr America First Michele Depolo

" $574,950 " Martinez 4/2.5 " $29,749 " 725 Bayshore St Diablo Realty Leila Hamalainen & Julene Evans

" $599,000 " Dublin 3/2 " $30,470 " 7292 Bedford Way Windermere Vickie Coker

" $600,000 " Concord 3/2 " $60,500 " 4767 Mintwood Drive Century 21 Fred & Carla Weston

" $605,000 " Concord 3/2 " $60,650 " 4481 Fallbrook Rd Diablo Realty Brian McCarthy

City of Walnut Creek’s first Affordable Housing resale.

2007-05-11T17:55:00.000-07:00

Please join us for an Open House of the City of Walnut Creek’s first Affordable Housing resale.

Nate Ellis with GMAC Mortgage is sponsoring an Open House and First Time Home Buyer Workshop on:

Tuesday May 15th
from 4pm-7pm
at The Montecito Terrace Room
1315 Alma Ave.
Walnut Creek 94596.

This 2 bed 2 bath condo must sell for $274,000. New comparable units are selling for over $500,000. Over 100 people have expressed an interest in purchasing the property since it became available on April 18th. A buyer from the eligible pool will allowed to write an offer on May 21st.

To be eligible, the buyer must qualify as a First Time Home Buyer (FTHB), defined as not having owned a primary residence in the past 3 years. They must not exceed the income requirements (Family of: 2 - $80,500; 3 - $90,500; 4 - $100,600). The buyer must also qualify for financing and have a 5% down payment.

If the eligible buyer happens to currently work or live in Walnut Creek, they may be eligible for an additional $40,000 in down payment assistance from the city of Walnut Creek for this property.

All are welcome to attend the Open House and Home Buyer Workshop.
To learn more about this property, or other homes contact:

Nate Ellis
GMAC Mortgage
1700 N Broadway #100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
888-808-NATE (6283)
Nathan.Ellis@gmacm.com

OR

City of Walnut Creek Community Development Department - Housing
P.O. Box 8039 1666 North Main Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596

For sale by owner. This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further verification. GMAC Mortgage, LLC disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals (inspectors, engineers, attorneys, etc.) to obtain advice or assistance. (Note GMAC Mortgage, LLC has not verified the square footage of the home) This listing is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Borrower eligibility is subject to income limitations and first time home buyer eligibility. Income limitations are subject to change. Resale restrictions apply. Ask your GMAC Mortgage loan officer for details. ©2007 GMAC Mortgage LLC (f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation) Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. GMAC is a registered service mark. For sale by owner. This information was gathered from third party sources including the seller, City of Walnut Creek Housing and public records without further verification. GMAC Mortgage, LLC disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to verify all information and to retain appropriate professionals (inspectors, engineers, attorneys, etc.) to obtain advice or assistance. (Note GMAC Mortgage, LLC has not verified the square footage of the home) This listing is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Borrower eligibility is subject to income limitations and first time home buyer eligibility. Income limitations are subject to change. Resale restrictions apply. Ask your GMAC Mortgage loan officer for details. ©2007 GMAC Mortgage LLC (f/k/a GMAC Mortgage Corporation) Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. GMAC is a registered service mark.