Pam Winterbauer...."Your Trusted REALTOR®"

Foreclosures haven’t yet peaked despite a dramatic 57 percent increase in filings and a 129 percent increase in bank repossessions between March 2007 and March 2008, according to a report issued Tuesday by RealtyTrac.  Nevada, California and Florida, respectively, experienced the highest level of foreclosure activity for March 2008, the ...

Here is the list of upcoming activities for the San Ramon Area.  AquaticsSpring Break Recreation Swim at the San Ramon Olympic PoolThe San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park will be open in the afternoon for children and families during Spring Break. Come to the pool and enjoy the play pool, recreation swim pool, and water slide. Mon-Fri ...

Castro Valley is an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located in the picturesque East Bay hills of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. It sits alongside Interstate 580 south of Oakland, east of San Leandro and north of Hayward, and borders Lake Chabot and the East Bay Regional Park District. Named after Mexican Army soldier ...

Recently I had the privilege to obtain my "At Home with Diversity" Certification through the National Association of REALTORS®. Here are some things I wanted to share that I picked from the course that will help us in every day business and life. Diversity Initiatives Strengthen Community Influence REALTOR® associations ...

Recently I had the privilege to obtain my "At Home with Diversity" Certification through the National Association of REALTORS®. Here are some things I wanted to share that I picked from the course that will help us in every day business and life. Diversity Initiatives Strengthen Community Influence REALTOR® associations ...

On Friday (3/7), State Sen. Ellen Corbett gave the Valley Marketing Meeting in Pleasanton a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in Sacramento and legislation she's working on that addresses real estate issues. Corbett represents the 10th Senate district which includes the cities of San Leandro, Fremont, Hayward, Union ...

The Boards of Directors of the Contra Costa and Bay East Associations of REALTORS® have signed Statements of Intent to participate in a statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) being created by the California Association of REALTORS®.  Both organizations have been working with neighboring MLSs for over three years to expand access to ...

Although the national foreclosure rate rose 79 percent between December 2006 and December 2007, the rate was still only 1.033 percent of all homes. This is a regional problem, not reflective of the overall real estate market. MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY FOR CONSUMERS Foreclosure statistics are rarely presented in context. Because about 30 percent ...

May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Housing Inventory Snapshot Febuary 28, 08 Average List PriceMedian List PriceAverage Days On MarketSanta Clara County, CASingle Family under $1M$628,249$605,00077Single Family over $1M$2,083,382$1,500,00072Condo/Townhome under $600K$403,229$399,00076Condo/Townhome over $600K$789,552$719,95059San Mateo County, CASingle Family under ...