Remodeled Turn-Key Moraga Beauty!

Beautiful 2,294 square foot turn-key home on a wonderful .66 acre lot. The formal sunlit living room with cathedral vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors welcomes you off of the entry.  The updated eat-in kitchen has white cabinetry, granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and overlooks the fantastic backyard.  The formal dining area has beautiful moulding, baseboards and built-in cabinetry and looks out onto the front yard.  A charming family room with beautiful hardwood floors and a second fireplace is situated right off the kitchen and has sliding glass doors out to the backyard.  The bedroom wing offers four bedrooms including a lovely master suite with remodeled master bath and double closets.  A second large remodeled hall bath has gorgeous custom built-in cabinetry.  A charming mudroom/laundry room sits off of the entry to the garage along with an additional 1/2 bath. A new roof was put on in the last 2 years as well as all new dual-paned insulated windows.   The 2-car garage also boasts a separate workroom/craft room/storage area. Enjoy a sensational flat backyard with lovely patio, large grass area and side yard.  A gate takes you down to the creek which offers another great flat area to play.  This is one home you won’t want to miss! 

Check out the property’s website at  www.244Corliss.com (lots of pictures!)

Call us for more information or to set up a showing, 925.438.2022.

Measure B Has Passed in Lafayette (74%!) – Supporting Our Local Schools!

The actual Measure B ballot question reads:
“To protect the quality of schools in Lafayette by reducing deep cuts in programs due to the State budget crisis, to maintain core academic programs in math, science, art and music, attract and retain the best qualified teachers, and maintain classroom technology and science labs, shall the Lafayette School District levy an emergency tax of $176 per parcel for four years only, with exemptions for seniors and all funds staying in Lafayette to benefit our schools?”

What programs will Measure B funds support?

Measure B will preserve:

  • Core academic programs in math, science and technology
  • Funding for art and music programs
  • The ability to attract and retain the most qualified teachers
  • Classroom computers, technology and science labs up-to-date
  • Early academic intervention programs

Why is Measure B needed?
Lafayette schools, like many in California, are facing funding challenges.  Our schools rely on unstable, inadequate state funding.  Measure B will continue to provide the stable, local funding needed to protect quality education in our neighborhood schools

http://yesonmeasureb.net/

Moraga Schools Ranked #7 In The Country

Moraga Schools Rank #7 in the country according to the Forbes article, The Best Schools for Your Real Estate Buck!

The attached link will take you to this part of the article… http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/the-best-schools-for-your-real-estate-buck.html

7. Moraga, Calif.
Pop. 16,465
Median Home Price: $722,010
Score: 97.69 (of 100)   

Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda are ALL rated in the top 10 of the “Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck” in an article put out by Forbes.com.

Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda are ALL rated in the top 10 of the “Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck” in an article put out by Forbes.com!   Go to http://www.forbes.com/2011/04/25/best-schools-for-real-estate-buck.html for entire article…. 

The Best Schools For Your Real Estate Buck

Dan Fisher, 04.26.11, 12:00 PM EDT

Our second annual look at America’s top districts again demolishes the idea that more money equals a better education.

Where will your housing dollar go the furthest in getting your kids a great education? For the second year in a row, we’ve partnered with  GreatSchoolsto find out.

The full story is available here. It looks into why tiny Falmouth, Maine, with housing prices in the $300,000 range, blows away ultra-pricey districts like Palo Alto, Calif. and New Caanan, Conn, again debunking the myth that big money correlates directly to great education.

But if you just want the crib sheet version, scroll down. You’ll find the results, sliced by median home values. More complete data–including the top 10 districts in America, population information and where all of the winners rank overall–is available in this slideshow. A full profile is also available of each town on the list. Just click on a district name in the tables.

The full methodology is at the bottom of the post.

Homes $800,000 and Up

Rank City Median Home Value Ed Quality Index
1 Manhattan Beach, CA $1,278,980 97.69
2 New Canaan, CT $1,195,820 91.57
3 Lafayette, CA $811,210 89.58
4 Palo Alto, CA $1,080,980 89.23
5 Westport, CT $931,690 87.81
6 Darien, CT $1,044,750 87.14
7 Orinda, CA $851,990 86.68
8 Weston, MA $1,200,280 86.58
9 Rye, NY $1,265,020 85.74
10 Cupertino, CA $892,580 85.18

Homes $600,000 to $799,999

Rank City Median Home Value Ed Quality Index
1 Mercer Island, WA $708,740 99.12
2 Moraga, Ca $722,010 97.69
3 Basking Ridge, NJ $685,300 94.17
4 Jericho, NY $644,890 94.17
5 Hinsdale, IL $651,220 92.25
6 Winchester, MA $601,920 90.36
7 Potomac, MD $749,630 89.60
8 Concord, MA $611,320 89.56
9 Wilton, CT $683,300 88.48
10 Piedmont, CA $730,620 87.96

Homes $400,000 to $599,999

Rank City Median Home Value Ed Quality Index
1 Parkland, FL $426,390 95.98
2 Southlake, TX $476,880 95.74
3 Severna Park, MD $417,090 93.22
4 Sammamish, WA $519,060 92.78
5 Belmont, IL $551,920 90.90
6 Madison, CT $450,350 90.06
7 Syosset, NY $542,220 89.14
8 Westwood, MA $516,280 88.98
9 Lexington, MA $581,330 87.70
10 Greenwood Village, CO $552,020 87.96

Homes $200,000 to $399,999

Rank City Median Home Value Ed Quality Index
1 Falmouth, ME $351,550 100
2 Barrington, RI $296,010 97.96
3 Bedford, NH $293,730 97.96
4 Brookfield, WI $241,260 94.10
5 Lake Oswego, OR $392,040 93.74
6 Edina, MN $317,690 93.59
7 Brentwood, TN $379,370 90.29
8 Mequon, WI $316,010 90.29
9 Carmel, IN $246,910 89.42
10 Cedarburg, WI $240,770 88.22

Lamorinda Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Pictures and Other Fun Activities!

We have attended this annual egg hunt for the last few years with our children.  It is well run and the kids have a blast!

Moraga’s Annual Egg Hunt is hosted by the Moraga Juniors and Moraga Parks and Recreation Department! Come rain or shine! Bring a basket!

Who: Kids ages 1-6
Where: Moraga Commons Park, located at the corner of Moraga Road and St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
When: Saturday, April 16. Two egg hunts will take place: 10:00 am or 11:00 am. Crafts, Bounce Houses, pictures with the bunny and more from 9:00 am to noon.

Ticket Information:
All inclusive wristband is $10.00 and is ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY.
Admission price includes one hunt and unlimited games, crafts, bounce houses, and reusable tote bag.
Snack food, beverages, and treats available for purchase at the event.
Tickets for the egg hunts, which sell out each year, are available for purchase in advance at the Moraga Parks and Recreation Department, Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga, CA 94556, (925) 888-7045, or online at www.moragajuniors.org.