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East Bay Real Estate: Danville’s “Hot Summer Nights”!
July 23, 2011 by Jim Walberg · Leave a Comment
The quality of life in the East Bay is probably the key factor of why I have lived here for over 40 years. The warm friendly community-minded people, the world class schools, the weather, fine dining, outdoor activities on Mt. Diablo and Las Trampas, close proximity to San Francisco, the wine country, Carmel, and Lake Tahoe, are just a few of the reasons I call Danville home. Another of those reasons is the way Danville produces fun events throughout the year; 4th of July Parade; Art festivals; Summer concerts; and, Hot Summer Nights Car Shows. Last Thursday night, July 21st was the first one of 2011. The next one is August 18th. The Town closes the streets and the classic cars start showing up for the show about noon. It is almost as if you walk into a Norm Rockwell painting. Read more
Las Trampas Regional Park
East Bay Equestrian Properties Are Still Thriving! WHY?
July 15, 2009 by Jim Walberg · 2 Comments
Jim Walberg’s ANSWER: Specialty / Niche properties are still thriving in the midst of the world financial crisis. The one segment of the luxury properties that are still selling in the East Bay are equestrian estates. There are many reasons for this startling result.
We have noticed that the buyers for these niche properties have all been owners and presidents of regional and national companies. Their “Sports / Hobby” is dressage, polo, and/or hunter-jumper. They are all fanatics about their sport and are still willing to invest cash in their purchase of an equestrian property in spite of the current economic conditions. All of the ones we have represented have put 50% or more down as part of their purchase. We are talking about some serious cash being put into these purchases!
A prime example of this type of East Bay niche property is located close to the top of the Westside of Danville, California’s Las Trampas Regional Park. It is one of the most breathtaking equestrian estates I have seen in a very long time, and it feels as if you are on top of the world. The estate has access to 50 miles of trails within this 5,000 acre park. Read more
