As a buyer, what questions should I ask?
When you’re in the market for a home, it seems as if there are millions of questions to ask — and no doubt plenty more. As buyers we become so wrapped up in the physical aspects of the house — the rooms, amenities, and structure — that we […]
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Your buying power depends on how much you have available for the down payment and how much a financial institution will agree to lend you.
There is a rule of thumb that says that if you have the capacity to repay the mortgage, you can afford a single-family house that […]
How do I determine if I’m ready to buy a home in San Ramon?
The following four questions are among the most important when determining if you should consider a home purchase.
1. Do you have a steady job history?
If you have been working consistently for at least the last two years, a lender will consider […]
San Ramon real estate can be an smart and exciting investment. The San Ramon community is strong, interactive, and growing and the real estate market mirrors that activity. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing a home in San Ramon, you should make sure that you are informed about the area.
The city of San […]
Buying a Home
Whether you’ve spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or are unsure if you can afford it, the questions surrounding a house purchase can feel endless.
You can find the answers – and peace of mind – by working with RE/MAX, the industry leader in experience and service.
Here are […]
CONTRA COSTA — It’s a sunny Saturday morning, and Pleasanton’s outdoor farmers market teems with people enjoying the small-town atmosphere, buying fruits and vegetables, chatting or sipping coffee.
Nearby, supporters of a ballot initiative designed to halt urban sprawl hand out flyers, warning passers-by that unchecked growth is threatening to destroy such places throughout the […]
Real estate values have seen a phenomenal rise over the last several years in Northern California. This is due at least in part as a result of interest rates being at a 40 year low. With the Fed raising interest rates on November 10th for the second time in just a few months and indicating […]
The Sword and the Cross
The Hispanic era in San Ramon Valley from 1772-1830
Written by Beverly Lane to accompany the 1993 exhibit mounted by the Museum of the San Ramon Valley.
The year was 1772. That spring Europeans traveled into the San Ramon Valley for the first time, camping overnight in Danville and continuing south […]
Location: Incorporated on July 1, 1983, the City of San Ramon is located in Contra Costa County on 11 square miles of the San Ramon Valley, approximately 25 miles east of the City of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. The San Ramon Valley has long been considered one of the most desirable living […]
San Ramon Pioneers Joel Harlan, Minerva Fowler and Leo and Jane Norris came to California in 1846 and resisted going with the Donner party on their new route. They missed the early Sierra winter and the Donners did not.
A leaning live oak, seen on the hillside from Bollinger Canyon and Anza Court, was a corner […]
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