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SEE PAGE 15 NORRIS CANYON - BUILDER’S CROWN JEWEL MODEL Presented by Jou Jou Chawla & Associates with J. Rockcliff Realtors, Blackhawk DIRECT MAILED TO LUXURY HOME OWNERS, BUYERS, AND SELLERS ACROSS THE SF BAY AREA PUBLISHED BY HOMEFOLIOMEDIA.COM

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www.GattiRealEstate.com gattirealestate@gmail.com

Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours!

New on Market

PRIVATE DANVILLE COURT LOCATION! ~ $1,489,000

SERENE CAMEO ACRES! DANVILLE! ~ $949,000

4 bdrm, 3.5 baths | 3311 sqft of living space | Situated on approx .37 of Single story | Situated on a private on a .25 acre lot | 3 bdrm, 2 bath an acre | Crown molding, marble and granite | Newly painted inside and 1636 sqft | Large family room with wood beamed ceilings | Close to all out | Large park like-backyard with views | All -purpose sports court 3 stages of award winning schools | 2 car garage | Extra storage space

.44 ACRES! AMAZING BACKYARD! DANVILLE! ~ $1,065,000

Take in the oxygen in your own redwood forest | Located on a large private lot Covered side yard access. Lagoon like 50,000 gallon pebble tech pool | 4 bdrm, 2 bath | Single story | Walking distance to award winning John Baldwin and Charlotte Wood schools

CHARMING DANVILLE RANCH STYLE HOME! ~ $979,000

Walking distance of downtown and elementary school | 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1546 sqft | Situated on .21 of an acre | Remodeled kitchen and baths | Hardwood floors | Cathedral ceiling & walk-in closet in master | Backyard with pergola/ sitting area and fire/heating fixture | Cottage charm with sought after location

Coming Soon

ONE OF A KIND CHARMING FIXER UPPER IN DANVILLE! ~$1,399,000 EICHLER CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! WALNUT CREEK! ~ $739,000

Approx 3/4 acre with potential for renovation and expansion | Create your 4+ bdrms, 2 baths | Approximately 1,950 sqft | Fixer upper dream like Estate | 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths | Approx. 2,000 sqft ranch style Great opportunity | Walk to shopping, schools, and parks | Wood beamed home | Private gated drive | Peaceful quiet outdoor living | Zoned R-20, ceilings | Needs everything, but what a neighborhood | Fix up and save Horses OK | Walk to Downtown Danville and Award winning schools.

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SE AS ON ’ S G R E E T I N G S F R OM M Y FA M I LY T O YOU R S

I’ve been fortunate to help many families make new home-sweet-homes this year, please let me know if I can do the same for you! - Jen

Jennifer Larson 925.858.0398

Jen@JenniferLarsonHomes.com www.JenniferLarsonHomes.com CalBRE# 01897334

TOP 3% DANVILLE J. ROCKCLIFF REALTORS

I am Honored to Have Helped So Many in 2016 - Thank You to All My Clients!

1232 Oak Knoll, Concord - Represented Buyer 138 Lasata Court, Danville - Represented Buyer 35 Saint Tropez Court, Danville - Represented Buyer 1731 Alray Drive, Concord - Represented Buyer 314 Deepcreek Court, Danville - Represented Tenant 15 Versailles Court, Danville - Represented Landlord 15 Marseille Court, Danville - Represented Seller 217 Murcia Court, Danville - Represented Seller & Buyer 65 Marseille Court, Danville - Represented Seller 2073 Banbury Road, Walnut Creek - Represented Seller 1551 Saint Helena, Danville - Represented Buyer

5 Gold Poppy Court, Danville - Rep. Landlord & Tenant 2228 San Miguel, Walnut Creek - Represented Buyer 3145 Courtland Avenue, Oakland - Represented Buyer 162 Farm Lane, Martinez - Represented Seller 142 Alta Vista Way, Danville - Represented Buyer 2388 Keats Lane, San Ramon - Represented Buyer 608 Hove Court, Walnut Creek - Represented Seller 2308 Banbury Place, Walnut Creek - Represented Seller 5681 Wells Lane, San Ramon - Represented Seller 4202 Woodland Dr, Concord - Represented Buyer 5

dweiss@rockcliff.com

dave@davebauer.com

DaveBauer.com

Private Custom Gated Estate | 2061 Casa Nuestra, Diablo 5 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 5,230+/- sf | 1.18 acres Salt water pool & Spa | Gorgeous gardens DiabloCasaNuestra.com | Call for private showing | $3,200,000

Gated Vineyard Estate | 2374 Caballo Ranchero, Diablo 6 bedrooms | 4 .5 baths | 5,325 sf | 1.26 acres | Tasting room Separate au pair suite | Indoor spa with pool | Stunning views DiabloVineyardEstate.com | $4,150,000

Sample Home Shown Possible Subdivision Opportunity | 41 Meadow Lake Dr, Danville 5 acres | Approved plans | Approx. 1 acre level building site | Danville5Acres.com | $1,800,000

Desirable Magee Ranch | 4 Westward Lane, Danville 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,483 sf | Library | Court location DanvilleMageeRanch.com | $1,449,000

Sample Home Shown

Large Corner Lot 813 Highbridge Lane, Danville

Build Your Dream House 1160 Dunsyre, Lafayette

$150 K in UpGrades!

7855 Canyon Meadow Unit F, Pleasanton

4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2,400 sf +/- | Pool & Spa 1/3 of an Acre | Stunning views | Possible Seller Top floor Creekside location | Gourmet kitchen Financing LafayetteViews.com | $375,000 DanvilleWoodbine.com | $1,300,000 Balcony & views | PleasantonCondo.com | $449,999 Dave Bauer CalBRE# 01166202 David Weiss CalBRE# 01962589

Over 700 Homes Sold by DaveBauer.com

The Frazzano Team is #1 at J. Rockcliff ALEX TSE LISTING SPECIALIST CalBRE# 01386010

JOE FRAZZANO

MANEL SOUSOU

BROKER / TEAM LEADER CalBRE# 00982431

LISTING SPECIALIST CalBRE# 01035333

SOUTH BEACH • SAN FRANCISCO 219 Brannan Street #11C • 1BR , 1.5BA, 899SF $1,049,900 • 219BRANNANSTREET11C.COM

(925) 735-SOLD (7653) FrazzanoTeam.com Joe@FrazzanoTeam.com

WINDEMERE • SAN RAMON 167 Avalon Court • 5BR+LOFT+2 OFFICES,5BA, 4118SF $1,299,900 • 167AVALONCOURT.COM

CALIFORNIA MEADOWS • DANVILLE 135 Gerbera Street • 4BR, 2.5BA, 2311SF $989,900 • 135GERBERASTREET.COM

DIABLO HIGHLANDS • DANVILLE 195 Gardner Place • 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2486SF $929,900 • 195GARDNERPLACE.COM

SUMMER GLEN • DUBLIN 4895 Sequoia Avenue • 3BR+DEN, 3BA, 2202SF CALL FOR DETAILS • 4895SEQUOIAAVENUE.COM

SALE PENDING

MATADERA • DANVILLE 610 O’Brien Drive • 5BR+BONUS, 5.5BA, 5071SF+CASITA $2,389,900 • 610OBRIENDRIVE.COM

DUBLIN RANCH

5626 Springvale Drive • 5BR, 3BA, 2559SF CALL FOR DETAILS • 5626SPRINGVALEDRIVE.COM

HANSEN HILL • DUBLIN 10887 Inspiration Circle • 5BR, 4.5BA, 4082SF CALL FOR DETAILS • 10887INSPIRATIONCIRCLE.COM

BETTENCOURT RANCH • DANVILLE 1021 Cheshire Circle • 4BR, 3BA, 3401SF CALL FOR DETAILS • 1021CHESHIRECIRCLE.COM

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COMING SOON Early January

326 Sunset Drive, Danville | Vista Tassajara

Rare 5 bedroom, 3 full baths with over $200,000 in upgrades

Listed at $1,285,000 | www.326sunsetdr.com

Beautifully updated Monarchy floor plan with over $200,000 in improvements to include updated kitchen cabinets, appliances, gas cook top, counter tops and bar area. Home features include newer paint, upgraded carpet, wood floors, iron railings, updated bathroom with a full bedroom and bath on the main level. Stunning backyard amenities include outdoor built in BBQ, granite top bar with refrigerator, trellis, stunning solar heated pool, spa and built in fire pit. No rear neighbors. Call Margaret Combs for details - 925-876-6935.

925.876.6935 mcombs@rockcliff.com mcombsrealestate.com 15 Railroad Avenue Danville, CA 94526 CalBRE #01361329

Ju Dee, Dennis & Natasha

JuDeeDennisNatasha.com

Committed to Giving the Type of Service that Creates a Lifetime Relationship Ju Dee Bell 925.855.4022 jbell@rockcliff.com

Dennis Harvey 925.855.4059 dharvey@rockcliff.com

Natasha Ropchan 925.855.4166 nropchan@rockcliff.com

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Thank you for a greaT 2016!

We are so graTeful To our clienTs for referring family and friends and hope To conTinue Those relaTionships Well inTo The fuTure ! l ooking forWard To 2017 and all ThaT iT brings .

- Ju dee, dennis & naTasha

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2083 Alameda Diablo, Diablo

8024 Greenly Drive, Oakland

5 Bedrooms + 2 Offices, 6 Bathrooms, +/- 6,234 sqft Main House, +/- 863 sqft Cabana, Lot: Rare 1.6 Acres Gorgeous one of a kind gated Diablo Estate rebuilt in 2008 in a fantastic location over a bridge within walking distance to Diablo Country Club. Open concept with primary living on first floor, gourmet Kitchen, breakfast nook & butlers pantry, full Bar and temperature controlled Wine Room. Completely re-landscaped in 2015 with new bocce court, putting green, pool & more.

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, +/- 938 sqft + 200 sqft Converted Garage, Lot: 5,000 sqft Move right into this charming cottage tucked away in the highly desirable King Estates Neighborhood. You’ll feel right at home with new carpet and paint, shiplap ceilings, a cozy brick fireplace with mantle and lush foliage providing beautiful scenery and privacy. Incredible location close to the freeway, downtown Oakland, San Francisco and the hidden gem that is the King Estates Open Space where you can hike or walk your dog and enjoy views of the city.

2083AlamedaDiablo.com

8024GreenlyDr.com

Price Upon Request

Ju Dee Bell CalBRE #00930651 | Dennis Harvey CalBRE #00597539 | Natasha Ropchan CalBRE #01958903

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Offered at $549,950

Wishing you the happiest of holidays.

Thank you for a wonderful year.

Keri’s 2016 Sales Activity 3917 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon (pending) 570 Canyon Oaks Dr #A, Oakland (rep buyer) 2308 Caballo Ranchero Dr, Diablo (rep buyer) 330 Livorna Heights Rd, Alamo (rep buyer) 1423 Menton St, Danville 3694 Silver Oak Pl, Blackhawk 3894 Cottonwood Dr, Blackhawk 3207 Blackhawk Meadow Dr, Blackhawk 3060 Griffon St E, Danville 5455 Blackhawk Dr, Danville (rep buyer) 518 Zenith Ridge Dr, Danville (rep seller & buyer) 7 Anthurium Ct, Danville (rep seller & buyer) 320 Deepcreek Ct, Danville (rep buyer) 2852 Bollinger Canyon, San Ramon 404 Dobson St, Oakley (rep buyer) 315 Golden Grass, Alamo (rep buyer) 417 Karelian St, Danville (rep seller & buyer) 348 Casablanca St, Danville (rep buyer) 2105 Presidio Ct, Danville (rep buyer) 1767 Clayton Wy, Concord (rep buyer) 642 Dunhill Dr, Danville 527 Zenith Ridge Dr, Danville 2621 Fountainhead Dr, San Ramon 317 Sunset Dr, Danville 100 Camino Encanto, Danville (rep buyer) 2724 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon

Keri O’Reilly GRI, PResIdent’s Club, 5 staR RealtOR®

925.683.6873 www.KeriOReilly.com

Integrity, Professionalism, Results

CalBRE# 01396803

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Sending warm holiday wishes from The NagleTeam to all our clients, neighbors and friends‌ Some of the listings presented by the Nagle Team in 2016...

6 Ashland Way ~ Danville

400 Oeinda Court ~ Danville

166 Blackstone Drive ~ Danville

364 Merrilee Place ~ Danville

475 Eagle Valley Way ~ Blackhawk

324 Live Oak Drive, Blackhawk

Helping our clients with their real estate needs brings joy to us every day throughout the year� ~Barbara Nagle and Michelle Nagle

Happy Holidays from

www.NagleNagle.com

mnagle@rockcliff.com

Monica Timms Presents: LUXURY LIVING IN ALAMO

Exclusive Listing. Not on MLS. Price Upon Request.

Go to www.MonicaTimms.com or call Monica for more information.

Exceptional home on a quiet cul-de-sac, backing to Mount Diablo State Park!

Single story living with one bed/bath suite above the four car garage. Newly renovated six bedroom, five full bath home with approx 4,387 sqft of living space on an approx .44 acre flat lot. All the right rooms; Spacious living, family and bar/game room. Formal dining room and breakfast area. Phenomenal backyard, professionally designed to be an entertainer’s delight! New pool (2015), hardscape, landscape, pavilion with surround sound, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and SMART YARD mobile features. New roof, gutters, garage doors and more.

GATE MEDITERRANEAN STYLE ESTATE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS

2399 Ironwood Place, Westside Alamo www.2399Ironwood.com Listed at $2,095,000 Four bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms with grand rooms, walls of windows and spacious master suite with private balcony. Great schools, abundant storage, video security system and an outdoor kitchen. Close to downtown, trails and freeway. Approximately 4,649 sqft on an approximate .53 acre lot with a flat lawn area, three car garage, additional parking pad and more.

Monica Timms 925.639.0901

MTimms@Rockcliff.com www.MonicaTimms.com CalBRE#001270605

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The Platinum Group

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season!

LINDA WILLIAMS

ELIN MATTER

ANN SILVESTRI

WWW.PLATINUMGROUPSELLS.COM

JOE PEREIRA

INFO@PLATINUMGROUPSELLS.COM CALBRE01332507

The Khrista Jarvis Team is the #1 Real Estate Team in the San Ramon Valley ...continuing to sell more homes at record breaking prices!

Over 1,000 homes sold 2004 - 2016 Half a billion in sales 2004 - 2016

Nicole Jung (925) 984.4000

Njung@Rockcliff.com

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Khrista Jarvis-Diebner (925) 855.4065

Khrista Jarvis Team

Kjarvis@Rockcliff.com

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557 Kingsbridge Court, San Ramon

4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, +/- 4,080 Sq.Ft. $1,788,000 • 577KingsbridgeDr.com

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2718 Corey Place, San Ramon

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406 Melrose Court, San Ramon

5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, +/- 4,558 Sq.Ft. $1,628,000 • 406MelroseCt.com

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5006 Campion Drive, San Ramon

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, +/- 2,592 Sq.Ft. $1,048,000 • 5006CampionDr.com

Sold

105 Coralflower Lane, San Ramon

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, +/- 1,356 Sq.Ft. $685,000 • 105CoralflowerLn.com

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219 Montego Drive, Danville

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, +/- 2,288 Sq.Ft. Call for details • 219MontegoDr.com

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222 Saint Denis Court, San Ramon

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, +/- 1,704 Sq.Ft. $928,888 • 222SaintDenisCt.com

Sold

2440 Lunada Lane, Alamo

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, +/- 2,400 Sq.Ft. $1,178,000 • 2440LunadaLane.com

1221 Camino Tassajara, Danville

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, +/- 1,624 Sq.Ft. $949,000 • The1221CaminoTassajara.com

(925) 855.4065 | Kjarvis@rockcliff.com | www.KhristaJarvisTeam.com | CalBRE #01213582

OUR SERVICES: v All Interior construction v Kitchen & Bath Remodel v Complete renovation v Finish custom carpentry v Income property makeover

Get a free estimate.

Call Benchmark now.

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With over 20 years of experience in the remodeling trade, we provide workmanship for the residential and commercial markets.

In need of a new kitchen, bathroom or room addition? Look no further.

Owner

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Setting the Standard in Quality

Wishing You A Happy Holiday & A Huge Thank You To My Valued Clients!

364 Cliffside Drive, Danville SALE PENDING

503 Bolero Drive, Danville SOLD

209 Scotts Mill Court, Danville SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

521 Garden Creek Place, Danville SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

1019 Barrenger Drive, Danville SOLD

1679 Saint Helena Drive, Danville SOLD

320 Iron Horse Court, Alamo REPRESENTED BUYERS

826 Buckingham Place, Danville SOLD IN 3 DAYS

961 Maricaibo Place, San Ramon SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

9602 Belle Meade Drive, San Ramon SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

220 Aptos Place, Danville REPRESENTED BUYERS

35 Vailwood Court, Danville SOLD

Are you ready to sell? If you are thinking about buying or selling, please call me. I would be happy to assist you with your real estate planning.

Tracy Pisenti

Realtor | 925.487.4436 tpisenti@paragon-re.com www.tracypisenti.com

2016

WISHING YOU

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and Every Happiness in the New Year!

Celeste Pacelli, QSC,CDPE, Broker Associate | 925.395.1511 Exceptional service | Exceptional results | Exceptional experience!

celeste@celestepacelli.com www.celestepacelli.com

With Gratitude and Appreciation for all of your support in 2016!

34 Kimberley Place, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller and Buyer

154 Chanticleer Lane, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller

538 Appian Way, Union City SOLD | Rep. Seller

50 Vista Lane, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller and Buyer

2411 Lunada Lane, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller

1625 Campesino Court, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller and Buyer

6 Scenic Court, Danville SOLD | Rep. Seller

340 Corrie Place, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller

309 Sequoia Terr., Walnut Creek SOLD | Rep. Seller

901 Terra California Dr. #8, WC SOLD | Rep. Seller and Buyer

4150 Alba Court, Pleasanton SOLD | Rep. Seller

1698 Reliez Valley Rd., Lafayette SOLD | Rep. Seller and Buyer

4 Sky Terrace, Danville SOLD | Rep. Seller

9558 Velvetleaf Cir., San Ramon SOLD | Rep. Seller

1606 Litina Lane, Alamo SOLD | Rep. Seller

828 Meadow Creek Ct., WC SOLD | Rep. Seller

11 Corte Encanto, Danville SOLD | Rep. Seller

16 Sky Terrace, Danville FOR SALE | $5,395,000

8 Quiet Country Lane, Danville FOR SALE | $1,498,000

220 Piedmont Lane, Danville COMING SOON!

Bringing business acumen to your home sale or purchase. Whether buying or selling, you’ll want Celeste on your side of the negotiating table.

Celeste Pacelli, QSC,CDPE, Broker Associate | 925.395.1511 Exceptional service | Exceptional results | Exceptional experience!

celeste@celestepacelli.com www.celestepacelli.com

JUST SOLD | 2460 Southview Drive, Alamo

JUST SOLD | 3090 Sandstone Road, Alamo

PENDING | 96 Barclay Court, Alamo

Listed at $1,795,000 3 offers, full price sale 2460Southview.com

Listed at $2,450,000 2 offers, sold over-asking at $2,500,000 3090Sandstone.com

Listed at $1,699,000 96Barclay.com

ACTIVE 68 Leeds Court E.,Danville Listed at $749,950

Lauren Holloway RealtorÂŽ 925.285.1728 c Lauren@Lauren4Homes.com Lauren4Homes.com

Inviting, light-filled, private end-unit, backing to open space with two large decks. Spacious floorplan. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Great schools.

For detailed Alamo and Danville real estate news, visit:

LaurenHollowayBlog.com Each office is independently owned and operated. CalBRE #01393592

68Leeds.com

#1 Individual Agent in the Danville Office AGAIN for 2015!

a season to sparkle call val for value

925.413.5772

valerievicente.com valerie.vicente@cbnorcal.com CalBRE 01827748

ed clients. lu a v y m to u o y Thank truly sparkle! d rl o w y m e k a You m all for a Warm wishes to Joyful Season.

global is the difference

President’s Elite Top 2% of Agents Worldwide

valerie vicente

TOP 100 Sales Associates CB SF Bay Area

©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304.

Happy Holidays

Bonne Wersel

Realtor®, Asst Mgr. Danville Office President’s Roundtable Award SRES, Relocation Specialist Office 925.791.2550 Direct 510.304.3303 bwersel@apr.com CalBRE# 01173288

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The Cox Team r e a l e s tat e

491 Montcrest Place, Danville w Four bedrooms, office, five bathrooms, four-car garage (two separate two- w Downstairs features two bedrooms each with their own new bathrooms, an equipment room (for all audio/visual & security), & temperature-controlled car garages with built-ins). wine room w Completely remodeled (down to the studs) in 2012 w Stunning living & dining rooms offer sweeping views of Mt. Diablo & fea- w Vantage Home Automation System can be used remotely controlling security cameras, temperature, lighting, surround sound, & window shadesw ture hardwood flooring, 20’ vaulted ceilings, a concrete fireplace, two 9’ tall wine display cabinets (hold 72 bottles each), & Silhouette window coverings w Peter Koenig designed landscaping complete with a Cabernet vineyard, an array of fruit trees, a back patio with an outdoor fireplace, a lower patio with controlled by Vantage Home System a well-equipped outdoor kitchen overlooking Mt. Diablo vistas; a spa, low w Chef ’s kitchen appointed with custom-built French cabinetry, granite voltage yard lighting, & solar electricity counters, a large island with counter seating, hardwood flooring, & top-ofthe-line appliances including two 40” Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer combos w Beautiful master bedrooms suite & convenient guest bedroom suite with its own bathroom, sitting area, & private balcony are located on the main level of the home

Offered at $4,188,000

TheCoxTeam.com Kevin Cox, BRE # 01257809

Shiloh Hagen, BRE #01358726

Pat Cox BRE # 00635222 Pat@TheCoxTeam.com 925-963-6404

We wish you a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!

We Can Help You Here...

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419 Summercreek Lane, San Ramon 36 San Ysidreo Court, Danville 823 Tunbridge Road, Danville Desirable Newcastle home, 4 bedroom, Charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single story Beautiful Tunbridge Estate, 4 bedroom, 3 bath 3 bath, plus loft with updated kitchen and home on a quiet court has a “Resort Like� home with updated kitchen and a Premium sparkling pool. rear yard with Pebble Tec salt water pool. location with fantastic Hawkins pool and spa.

We Can Help You There...

For more information or a private tour of the community, new models and resale homes, please call Candi or John today at 925-984-3941 Would you like your future to include resort living in the Bay Area? If so, you should consider the active adult lifestyle at Trilogy at The Vineyards in Brentwood. You can enjoy the ultimate resort lifestyle while relaxing at the wonderful Club and Spa with Mt. Diablo in the background and surrounded by vineyards and olive orchards. Relax and enjoy while you stay close to your Bay Area family and friends.

Candi & John Hoyle

John - 925.791.2541

john@according2hoyle.com

Candi - 925.791.2542 choyle@apr.com

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Best Wishes and a Happy Holiday

We want to thank you for entrusting us with your real estate needs!

- Pat & Paul

Pat & Paul Burgess CalBRE# 01827636/01944305

925.683.3509 | 925.858.2536

Watch our clients buy their first home in the East Bay on HouseHunters!

ThePatBurgessTeam.com/house-hunters-east-bay-realtor

PBurgess@EmpireRA.com | PaulBurgess@EmpireRA.com www.ThePatBurgessTeam.com

REALTY ASSOCIATES Š Empire Realty Associates. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, is subject to change, and is provided for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. Based on information from the CCAR MLS, for Danville from 12/01/2015-present.

Wishing You and Your Family a

Happy Holiday Season Thank You for your Business and Trust

SOLD! Multiple Offers

#1 Top Agent in luxury home sales in the 680 Corridor.

Don’t just list your home, sell it with MJ!

Thinking about selling in the New Year?

Call MJ for help in preparation and a detailed marketing plan.

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M.J. St. Jean #1 Top Agent for Luxury HomE Sales in the 680 Corridor : 2012-2015

REALTY ASSOCIATES

MBA, Realtor® | CalBRE #01440057 (925) 984-6466 | MJStJean@EmpireRA.com | MJStJean.com

©Empire Realty Associates. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, is subject to change, and is provided for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. Source: MLS Agent Volume Ranking January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015.

107 Sunhaven Road | Coming Soon!

8055 Jorgensen Lane | Offered at $2,500,000

Call us for a free strategy session if you are considering selling in the New Year!

The 680 Group | 680Homes.com

Doug Buenz 925.463.2000 Doug@680homes.com CalBRE #00843458

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Stacy Gilbert 925.487.4883 Stacy@680homes.com CalBRE #01350631

What’s Your Next Move?

Is it time to sell, buy or refinance?

Mortgage financing up to $10 Million

We work with your trusted advisor, real estate professional, CPA, attorney, and financial planner.

We have all of the tools and products ranging from:

Strategic Mortgage Planning • Jumbo Loans • Asset Depletion Primary, 2nd Home/Investment Property • Asset Management/Wealth Creation Asset Pledge Construction Loan - Coming Soon

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John Kay | Branch Manager | Wallick & Volk Mortgage

JOHN KAY

402 Hartz Avenue Danville, CA 94526 Office: 925-208-2555 Cell: 925-858-5626 Fax: 925-406-0708 john.kay@wvmb.com www.johnkay.wvmbdanville.com

john.kay@wvmb.com | www.johnkay.wvmbdanville.com | NMLS #281547 | CA-DOC281547 | Corporate NMLS 2973 Licensed by the Dept. of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. License #4130785. Not a commitment to lend or extend credit.

By Kimberly Gomes It’s no secret that many homeowners halt on listing homes after realizing the high cost that comes with a capital gains tax. With this in mind we’ve compiled expert insight on how to offset this common tax woe by converting a principal residence into a temporary rental property to utilize both the IRC 121 and 1031 Exchange.

Managing with

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

1031 EXCHANGE

BASICS OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX To put it simply a capital gain occurs when you sell something for a higher price than you purchased it, which is essentially a guarantee in the Bay Area’s housing market.

Consequently many homeowners shy away from selling their primary residence due to the colossal tax that comes the profit. For instance, if you purchased your property for $200,000 thirty years ago, which includes any capital improvements done on the property, and were to sell it for its current value of $1,500,000, then you’d have a profit of $1,300,000. Per the IRC 121 if the homeowners are married, then they’re able keep $500,000 of the profit, but would have to pay a capital gains tax on the remaining $800,000. Whereas, individuals would be able to keep $250,000 of the profit.

“Most people don’t appreciate how substantial of a hit a capital gains tax can be.

By the time you factor in state and federal taxes, depending on the clients income level, capital gains tax can be anywhere from 25 to 35 percent of whatever the profit is,” says Ron Richard, Certified Exchange Specialist and Vice President of Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. “So, it’s a substantial amount which stops a lot of people from selling their property because they don’t want to give one-third of it to the government.”

1031 EXCHANGE So, how can you work around this? Well, homeowners interested in selling their primary residence can convert their home into a temporary rental property, which would enable them to utilize the 1031 exchange. Within 180 days of sale you would then have to purchase another investment property of equal or greater value to your home’s sales price minus the exclusion. For example, if you sell a property for $1.5 million and were able to keep $500,000 through the primary residence exclusion, then you only have to reinvest $1 million dollars into a new investment property in order to not be taxed capital gains on the $1.5 million sale.

Let’s explain things a bit further. The law says a homeowner must live in a property for a minimum of two years out of the last five to deem it a primary residence and receive the IRC 121 exclusion ($500,000 for couples/$250,000 for individuals).

However, if you were to rent out your home for one to three years of those five years after living there, then you’d also be able to qualify for the 1031 exchange. (Be sure to discuss the recommended rental period with your tax advisor).

However, some homeowners don’t want to convert their property to a full-time investment and wish to sell right away. If this is the case and sellers think the gain on the property will exceed the 121 exemption, then the seller and the Realtor can discuss whether the home currently has a second use. If the client has a home office, or if they rent any portion of the property, then it can be viewed as both an investment and a residence at the same time. If this is the case, that percentage that they are declaring to the IRS as non-residence of the property can qualify for a 1031 exchange.

“So, if I’m renting out a room, or say 20 percent of my house, then I could do an exchange on 20 percent of my sales price, and the rest I could get that $250,000 exclusion if I were single or $500,000 if I were married,” says Ricard.

Naturally the paperwork involved with a 1031 Exchange is quite robust, so the IRS requires an intermediary to facilitate the process. Due to its complexity, professionals like Ricard dedicate their entire business to handling 1031 Exchanges. For more information on how to manage your capital gain with an IRC 121 or 1031 Exchange contact Ron Richard of Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc at (877) 747-7875.

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