Author Archives: CarolSawdey

About CarolSawdey

I'm a Broker/Realtor in the San Ramon Valley. A trusted advisor in the local community: We help people buy and sell homes. We counsel them thoroughly. We negotiate to their advantage. We keep their stress to a minimum. And we love what we do!

Pleasant Hill, CA Real Estate Market 2nd Hottest in U.S. according to Realtor.com.

Posted on September 27, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Yes, you read that right! Pleasant Hill is the 2nd hottest market in the U.S. according to Realtor.com: “Millennials are a key factor turning up the heat in America’s hottest housing markets. Fueled by large populations of millennials attracted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebuying, Homeselling, Housing Trends, Lifestyle, Uncategorized | Tagged Carol Sawdey, Carol Sawdey Real Estate Team, Carol Sawdey Realtor, Hot Housing Markets, housing market, Housing Trends, Pleasant Hill | Leave a comment

What’s going on with the Housing Market?

Posted on September 2, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Without further ado, here it is: We think the Housing Market is doing just fine. And we’re not just blowing smoke either to try and trick you into buying or selling real estate. Sure, we’ve seen some of the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Homebuying, homeownership, Homeselling, Housing Trends | Tagged Carol Sawdey, Danville, housing market, Market Update, san ramon, San Ramon Valley | Leave a comment

San Ramon Valley Schools some of the Best in the Nation… Again!

Posted on August 12, 2016 by CarolSawdey

It is no secret that the outstanding San Ramon Valley Unified School District is one of the best in the nation and a major draw to live in the area. In fact, for families with school age kids it may … Continue reading →

Posted in Danville, Homebuying, homeownership, Housing Trends, San Ramon, San Ramon Valley, Schools | Tagged Alamo, Carol Sawdey, Danville, san ramon, San Ramon Valley, School Rankings, School Scores | Leave a comment

Where are Mortgage Rates after Brexit?

Posted on July 25, 2016 by CarolSawdey

As you may know, Britain voted recently to leave the European Union – this was coined Brexit – which caused immediate instability to the world’s financial markets. The European Union – often known as the EU – is an economic … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit, Home Loans | Tagged brexit, european union, Home Loans, mortgage rates, mortgages, real estate | Leave a comment

Amazing Beaches just Hours away from the East Bay

Posted on July 12, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Who says you have to go to Southern California or some tropical paradise to enjoy a great beach? One of the best things about living in the San Francisco area’s East Bay is the fact that we’re just hours from … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebuying, homeownership, Lifestyle | Tagged Amazing Beaches, Bay Area, Beach, East Bay, homebuying, Northern California Beaches | Leave a comment

Is Costco’s switch from American Express to Citi Visa Credit Cards going to Impact your Credit Score?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Like many of you, we are long-time Costco loving members who have used our Costco American Express credit card extensively to earn rewards. Effective today, Costco has switched to a Citi Visa credit card that they believe is better in … Continue reading →

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Experts Agree – No Housing Bubble

Posted on June 2, 2016 by CarolSawdey

The surging housing market still has legs, as evidenced by reports from the Wall Street Journal and other housing experts. Driven by rising demand and supply constraints, the market is gaining even more strength. Don’t take our word for it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebuying, homeownership, Homeselling, Housing Trends, Real Estate Market | Tagged Danville Homes for Sale, danville real estate, Housing, housing bubble, housing market, san ramon homes for sale, san ramon real estate | Leave a comment

Top 5 Home Projects NOT to DIY

Posted on May 18, 2016 by CarolSawdey

We love home improvement DIY projects and a big part of our business is suggesting simple, low-cost home improvements to our sellers to increase the value of their home. The internet is filled with tons of projects with step by … Continue reading →

Posted in homeownership, inspiration, Modern Home, Safety | Tagged diy, do it yourself project, home improvement, san ramon, San Ramon Valley | Leave a comment

5 Ways We Can Be Like Prince

Posted on April 27, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Our good friend, Chuck Miller over at CoachChuckMiller.com, wrote a great piece on how just 5 of Prince’s life “skills” can really impact your life. He put them in the context of business, but with his permission we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Information on the upcoming Camino Tassajara Road Closure in Dublin

Posted on April 26, 2016 by CarolSawdey

Dublin to close through traffic on Camino Tassajara starting Monday for 6 months. If you live in Dublin, San Ramon of Danville you will want to read the details below from the City of Dublin as reported on by the … Continue reading →