The Villages at Dublin Ranch are one of the most unique neighborhoods in all of the East Bay. We have written a lot about these Dublin Ranch Condos and the developments coming to Dublin Ranch. If you are looking at condos in Pleasanton or condos in Walnut Creek, you need to look at Dublin Ranch condos too.
Here are some highlights of what is happening in Dublin Ranch
The Promenade at Dublin Ranch “is the perfect combination of retail, dining, entertainment and office spaces. The emphasis here is on out pedestrian-friendly main street.” Promenade. The Promenade will incorporate mixed-use of restaurants, retail space and offices. Club Sport will also be located ad the entrance off Dublin Blvd. and a 16,000sf. parking garage.
Grafton Station is the newest development in Dublin Ranch and is currently home to Buffalo Wild Wings and will soon be home to another restaurant which will also have a nightclub. Buffalo Wild Wings also added 1,200sf. of additional dining space and a dentist will soon be moving to Grafton Station.
This development located to the East of Grafton Station and at this time the construction start time is still years out, but you need to know what the possibilities are. Grafton Plaza will be “a vibrant destination with a mix of high-end offices, shopping and dining, outdoor plazas, a boutique hotel, and distinct homes, Grafton Plaza will serve as the community’s core, generating the needed synergy to complete Dublin Ranch.” Grafton Plaza. The final size and number of buildings is currently being finalized, but could range from 6 to 10 stories tall.
Dublin Ranch residents have been waiting for this news for some time. After a huge turn out to support the Promenade development a few weeks ago at a BBQ, the voices of residents were heard. First phase of six will be at the South East corner of Dublin Blvd. and Grafton. This will be home to Club Sport, office, and a parking garage.
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For more information on the Promenade, follow the links below of our previous postings.
If you are looking for homes for sale in Pleasanton or a Dublin Ranch Condo… You need to avoid these 10 Mistakes Buyers Make.
1. Making an offer and not being prequalified- Being prequalified will make everything in your life easier. If you think you qualify for a Pleasanton home at $800,000, you may not be. A lender will look at your income, debt, etc. to determine the price range you can afford. This is the 1st step you as a home buyer need to take.
2. Skipping a Home Inspection- When you are buying that beautiful home don’t try to save money by passing on an inspection. A lot of what an inspector looks for is hiding.
3. Limiting your search to open houses, ads or the internet- Many times a home in a newspaper or magazine is sold by the time it hits the stand. As for the internet, a lot of information is out of date because not all websites use direct feeds from the MLS. Contact a Realtor who specializes in the Pleasanton neighborhood you are interested in, they will get you into a home before an open house and get you info in a timely manner.
4. Choosing a limited service real estate agent- When you need info right away, want to see a home on short notice, need experience to help you buy your largest asset, hire a pro! When you hire a part time agent, you get limited experience.
5. Thinking there is only one perfect home- It is a process of elimination when buying a home. New homes come on weekly so being open to different styles while still meeting your goals is important.
6. Not looking long term- Look down the road 5 years to see what life may look like and purchase a home that will work with your changing life. A 1 bedroom might not work too well if you are planning to have a few kids in the coming years.
7. Not examining insurance issues- Purchase adequate insurance on the advice of an insurance agent. They can provide answers to any concerns you may have.
8. Not getting a home protection plan- This is an insurance policy of its own. This plan will protect basic repair needs you may encounter one year out from close of escrow.
9. Not looking at total costs- After you talk to a lender, talk to a Realtor to get an estimate of the total monthly costs involved. You will want to talk to your CPA to see what your tax return will look like for the year in which you purchase.
10. Not following through on due diligence- Make a list of concerns you have such as; schools, crime, neighborhoods, noise, traffic. Not doing your homework can have a negative effect on your purchase. Contact a Realtor who sells a lot in the neighborhood you are interested in.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND BUYING THAT PLEASANTON HOME OR DUBLIN RANCH CONDO WILL BE AN EVEN BETTER DECISION.
Pleasanton home sales for April 2009 and Dublin Ranch Condos are HOT. I used the same opener last month, but nothing has changed. Multiple offers are back in style and if you are a Dublin Ranch Condo buyer or a Pleasanton home buyer under $600k then you know this as well. Fueled by the $8,000 tax credit, low interest rates and cheaper mortgage payments than rents in a lot of areas, the housing market in the Tri Valley is again taking off. For the month of April we had more buyers participate in multiple offer bidding wars and our homes listed for sale were receiving multiple bids as well. We were even apart of a 12 offer multiple bid in Dublin Ranch. Times are changing when buyers expect to increase offers.
Is the market recovering? Depends on who you talk to… i believe we still have room to go in the upper end of the market, but homes below $600k are flying off the market.
If you have been reading this blog since we started in August 2006 then you know we write a lot about foreclosures in Dublin Ranch, Dublin Ranch developments like the Promenade and Grafton Station and the overall Dublin Ranch Villages. If you have been watching the Dublin Ranch Condos then you have seen the foreclosures in Dublin Ranch continue to be quickly snatched up.
If you want a list of foreclosures in Dublin Ranch comment above or email us.
Why buy in Dublin Ranch Villages (Dublin Ranch Condos)
Buying vs. renting: Compare 4333 Clarinbridge Cir. (Dublin Ranch Villas Condo). Purchase price of $329,000 with 5% down. Total monthly payments are $1,900 including HOA! This would rent for $2,000-$2,100. (Double check with a lender)
Location: This is an obvious one! Condos in Dublin Ranch are located extremely close to 580/680, BART, and the ACE train in Pleasanton. Safeway is across the street, Trader Joe’s is 3 minutes away and you can walk to Stacy’s, Armadillo Willy’s, Amici’s Pizza and Peet’s coffee! There is a dog park here too
Quality: Built by Toll Bros., the Villages at Dublin Ranch are by far superior to any other condos in the area when you add everything together. Granite counters, gas cooking, tile and hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, indoor laundry, attached garages, large bedrooms and open floor plans…
Comment above or email us for a list of available Dublin Ranch Condos for sale
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Pleasanton Homes, Livermore, San Ramon and Dublin Homes saw an increase in the number of homes sold from November to December. Only Danville Homes saw a drop in the number of homes sold last month. So what’s the reason for the increase in home sales? Closing by years end and receiving tax write offs and/or loan programs expiring at years end equal a Must Close Scenario for many buyers. This produced a surge in the number of homes sold.
Here is a look at the sold home in the Tri Valley for December ‘08
Grafton Station at Dublin Ranch has seen a lot of changes over the past year. Below are a few highlights of what Grafton Station in Dublin Ranch is soon going to be home to.
The Promenade at Dublin Ranch has been one of the most anticipated developments in Dublin Ranch. Club Sport has been in talks with the Promenade at Dublin Ranch developers for some time. Last August a preliminary plan was presented to the planning commission of Dublin.
Plans call for 3 buildings at the South East corner near the Terraces (1 of 6 phases).
Building 1 – A ‘Main Street’ building at the entrance will house the fitness center with a group exercise room, pool, spa, spa treatment rooms, aerobics room, lockers, cafe and offices. They expect to employ 85 people with 35 working at a given time.
Building 2 – 3 Stories with a restaurant and offices.
Building 3 – 4 tier parking structure to the North
This aspect of the Promenade is not yet approved because of the use permits. This section of the Promenade is part of the overal 230,000 total square feet of the Dublin Ranch Main Street, The Promenade at Dublin Ranch. The Promenade will have dining, entertainment and office space located within the Villages at Dublin Ranch community.
Did you hear the news! Congress OK’s a Rescue Plan. We will not feel the effect of the plan on Pleasanton Home Values, Dublin Home Values, Danville Home Values, San Ramon Home Values and Livermore Home Values for some time. So… here is what we do know, the the stats from the home sales in the Tri Valley are below.
The Dublin Unified School District is placing Measure L on the ballot in November for Dublin residents to vote on a $96 parcel tax (seniors citizens and disabled persons can elect to not to be a part of the tax). Measure L is intended to…
“To support high academic achievement in math, science, reading, writing, and technology; attract and retain highly qualified teachers; maintain small class sizes; and provide ongoing teacher training, shall the Dublin Unified School District levy $96 dollars per parcel annually for five (5) years with an exemption for seniors and disabled persons, an independent citizens’ oversight committee, no money for administrator salaries and all dollars staying in our community to maintain a high quality education.” DUSD.
This is a hot topic – See the Around Dublin Blog post from Sept. 28th. Measure L Parcel Tax.
Many home owners are concerned over how Measure L will affect their home values.
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