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The Northgate Area-  Comprised of many neighborhoods with a lot of homes. Located in East Walnut Creek, most of the homes were built in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's and have long been popular for their traditional style single and two story floorplans. 

New Northgate- Some of the newer constructed Walnut Creek homes are located in the Northgate Area. Subdivisions like Rancho Paraiso were built throughout the 90's by Herald Smith Construction. 

The Woodlands- Once nothing but farmland and walnut groves. This all changed in 1961 and 1962 when several developers, including Leadership, MacKay and Hofman, were the first to break ground and build the Woodlands.

Lake Lakewood Area- It's always a surprise to anyone who doesn't know, that there's a lake in Walnut Creek. Lake Lakewood was man made and has a lot of history. Most of the home development in Lakewood began in the 1930's when it was expected that the opening of the Caldecott Tunnel would increase demand for homes in Walnut Creek.

Crystyl Ranch- Crystyl Ranch is a beautiful neighborhood nestled in the Mt. Diablo foothills of Concord, Ca. Located between Walnut Creek and Clayton, homes in Crystyl Ranch are close in proximity to parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, schools and just about the best the East Bay has to offer.

Elderwood Glen- Elderwood Glen is a subdivision located in Martinez, Ca. There are 55-60 homes, homes range from 3-5 bedrooms and are known for their spacious rooms. Elderwood Glen is also centrally located to downtown Martinez, downtown Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette and Walnut Creek. 

Chateau Ridge- Chateau Ridge is a wonderful neighborhood settled in the foothills of Martinez, Ca. The neighborhood has a private setting with most of the homes backing to the open space and green belt. 

Valley High- These beautiful homes were built by the well know builder, Davidon Homes.  There are many home models to choose from, ranging from single stories to split level homes. The 3-4 bedroom homes have luxury features including skylit entry halls, vaulted ceilings, wet bars, woodburning fireplaces and spacious Master suites.

Alamo, CA- Alamo, CA is an unincorporated community with high demand real estate. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, nestled between Walnut Creek and Danville. The average home price in Alamo is $1.1 million in comparison to the average home price in the state of California at $347,000.

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Monday
Sep132010

Tips For A Clutter Free Open House.

If you are selling your home having an open house is a great way to bring in prospective buyers and get your home lots of attention. Before you have visitors walking into your home for sale, it needs to be clean and organized but I think most sellers know that. What sellers do need to pay attention to are the things that they may not think matter.

Hide those unsightly chords

Once your home is spotless I encourage sellers to then take a look at their entertainment centers. Are the playstation and cable wires all wrapped up in knots? It doesn't seem like much but this creates a sense of chaos and is unappealing to the eye. If your electronics aren't wireless make sure their chords are out of sight. 

The Front Porch

There should be nothing but green and furniture near the front door before entering your home. Flower pots, chairs are all welcoming but hide any brooms, skateboards, balls and shoes. Make sure the front yard is the best it can look. Mow the front lawn the night before along with hosing down all the walkways including the driveway, spray all dirt out of cement cracks. If you have a large back yard I recommend doing the same.

Don't forget to minimize the bathroom products and toothpaste overload. Cut down all bathroom related products so it appears only one person uses it. There should be one bar of soap and one bottle of shampoo on the tub, not nine different body washes.

Cleaning your home before an open house is a must but make a note of getting rid of clutter. Make sure your home is showcased as a controlled environment and not a host of chaotic energy.

 

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Reader Comments (1)

Definitely something a lot of sellers should keep in mind. I've been to my fair share of open houses where the owners thought that buyers could just "imagine" how the place would look like without all the clutter there. Not a good idea at all.

Dustin John
Luxury Property

September 27, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDustin John

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