Category Archives: Contra Costa Real Estate

Why Young Professionals Should NOT Buy a House

If you are a young professional with a high paying job, you have many things working in your favor. Lots of disposable income. Lots of freedom. Lots of options. Here are three reasons you should not buy a house/condo if … Continue reading

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Buildings in Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord Enter Foreclosure Process

The Contra Costa Times is reporting that More East Bay buildings in mortgage default. Specifically, Jackson Center at 1111 Jackson Street in Oakland and Berkeley Tower at 2120 University Ave in Berkeley. The bank seeks to foreclose a delinquent loan … Continue reading

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Downtown Pittsburg Project to Resume

The Contra Costa Times is reporting Construction to resume on stalled Pittsburg project. After 18 months of inactivity, construction on a housing and retail project regarded as the centerpiece of Pittsburg’s downtown revitalization could resume next week. Vidrio as the … Continue reading

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What’s Going On at Baja Fresh in Walnut Creek

Here are some pictures from today of what used to be the building attached to Baja Fresh and Kentucy Fried Chicken in Walnut Creek, California. The owner of the property, Hall Equities Group, is redeveloping the property at the corner … Continue reading

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Bay Area Real Estate Prices Going Up?

The Contra Costa Times, Contra Costa County’s major newspaper, is reporting today that Higher Bay Area home sales, prices offer hope. It is important to notice the first paragraph of the article. The Bay Area real estate market continued to … Continue reading

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A Walk in Walnut Creek

This morning I walked downtown to Starbucks for coffee. The cool morning air and the quiet allowed me to think and observe as I walked through the center of the city of Walnut Creek. When you walk by yourself before … Continue reading

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