October Lamorinda Real Estate Market Updates

Over the last two centuries, 90% of the world’s millionaires have been made by investing in real estate. 

For the average investor, real estate offers the best way to develop significant wealth. 

Source – Andrew Carnegie 

We’d love to help you build your real estate portfolio. Call us!☎️ 
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Just Sold: 17% over asking price!

Sold for 17% over the listing price at $969/square foot.
4 offers in less than 24 hours!

4 Bed | 2 Bath | ±1,599 Sq Ft | ±.27 Acre
Sold for $1,550,000  
3132SandalwoodCourt.com 

Work With Us!

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Coming Soon in Lafayette: Downtown Traditional Beauty

COMING SOON! Urban Meets Suburban…Get the best of both worlds!!! 🌻

Nestled at the end of a fabulous downtown Lafayette cul-de-sac sits this delightful rancher with unparalleled curb appeal including a brick front porch with sensational Mt. Diablo view. Enjoy the sunlit family room with wall of windows including glass French doors out to the backyard, a lovely kitchen with 6-burner + griddle/double oven Viking stove and a spacious master suite with large custom bathroom and walk-in closet.

Enjoy the beautiful professionally landscaped backyard with flat grass area, paver patio, in-ground trampoline & play structure.

Just minutes from downtown Lafayette’s fabulous shops & dining, top rated K-8 schools, freeway access, and BART. 🍽👩‍🏫🚋

4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | ±2,349 Sq Ft | ±.45 Acre
Call us for more info! 925.285.8336

HOME is sacred. HOME is where we live.

Now more than ever, we are reminded how lucky we are to be able to call Lamorinda HOME. 🏡

Home is sacred.
Home is where we live.

Let us help you find your home, your happy space, your place to settle down.


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What is happening in the Lamorinda Real Estate Market?

Wondering what’s up with the current real estate market in Lamorinda? Check out the these charts…

 If you think the market is flat — or even dull — think again! After the unavoidable slowdown in the Spring due to the COVID lockdown, Buyers are now actively looking for new homes to purchase.  

  • Outdoor space and pools are extremely desirable
  • Extra room is now cherished
  • A turnkey home is at the top of most Buyers’ wish lists 
  • Office space – A private, quiet place to work and do conference/Zoom calls has become a top priority
We ❤️ where we live and we are very grateful to be part of this Lamorinda community.  Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone to ask us for advice. We’d love the opportunity to help you, your friends, your coworkers and your family members buy or sell a home.

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JUST LISTED: Cape Cod Charmer in Orinda

37 Stanton Avenue, Orinda
3 Bed + Office | 2.5 Bath | ±1,850 Sq Ft | ±.11 Acre | $1,225,000

37StantonAvenue.com

Located on a fantastic flat Orinda cul-de-sac street, this 3 bed / 2.5 bath / ±1850 square foot Cape Cod charmer with white picket fence and loads of character will grab your heartstrings. A darling detached structure in the backyard can be used as office or playroom. Absolutely delightful front and backyards with level grass areas and beautiful landscaping that has been expertly maintained by a “green thumb”.

Enter the white picket fence lined by beautiful roses and take the meandering brick walkway up to the porch that is framed with a fragrant trailing jasmine vine.

Lovely great room with hardwood floor, wood paneled ceiling, recessed lighting, gas fireplace with white bookshelf surround and a wall of windows overlooking the delightful front yard

Remodeled eat-in kitchen with white wood paneled ceiling, stainless steel appliances including a Viking refrigerator and Viking 6-burner range, white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, River White granite countertops, breakfast bar and spacious dining area.

Delightful sunlit family from with two skylights, built-in bookshelf, bench seat and a wall of windows including a sliding glass door out to the enchanting backyard.

A half bathroom and laundry closet with barn doors sit off this room.

Lovely master suite with hardwood floor, recessed lighting, two closets, a window overlooking the charming yard and an en-suite bathroom.

Upstairs retreat enjoys two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bathroom.

Captivating backyard setting with picturesque garden…colors and textures abound, a flat grass area and a great seating area that is plumbed for a gas firepit.

A lovely separate structure is an ideal setting for an office or playroom. A storage shed sits discretely behind this structure.

Ideally located minutes from Orinda Village, freeway access, BART, Orinda Farmers’ Market, Orinda Country Club, Orinda Community Park and top-rated Wagner Ranch Elementary. Bus stop for Orinda Intermediate School is at the end of the block.

Mortgage Rates Hit Historic Lows, Again.

As reported by Freedie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage has fallen again to new historic lows around 2.98%, while rates for 15-year mortgages hover around 2.58%

Interested in buying your slice of heaven in Lamorinda? Call us!

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Enter Today To Win a Venture Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda Townie Cap

Go to our Instagram @brydonives to ENTER TO WIN A FABULOUS VENTURE LAFAYETTE/MORAGA/ORINDA HAT!

We 💗 our Lamorinda small businesses and one of our favorites has officially opened their doors! VENTURE QUALITY GOODS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!! 🤸‍♂️

Owned by local Lafayette residents, Tom and Rosylyn, Venture has been selling quality clothing that is thoughtfully designed and well-crafted since 2012.

We are selecting 3️⃣ WINNERS to win a fabulous townie cap. You choose the color and city customization to show your town pride! 💜💪!!!!

To enter:
1️⃣ ➡️Follow us @brydonives
2️⃣ 💛Like this post
3️⃣ 🙋‍Tag 2+ Lamorinda friends in the comments

3️⃣ Winners Will Be Announced Sunday!!! 🏆

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Real Estate Rebound & April Lamorinda Market Data

REAL ESTATE REBOUND! Over the last two weeks we have seen an upward trend in San Francisco / Bay Area homes going into contract. Using Compass technology, the Brydon & Ives Team has access to real-time market data that can be tailored to your specific needs and interests. Message us to learn more about current trends and the state of the market. *Data provided by Contra Costa Association of Realtors

Our team combines almost 40 years of Lamorinda real estate expertise. As our world rapidly changes, experience, skill and real market knowledge is the partnership you need when navigating the new market.

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Enter a Mom to Win a $50 Gift Card to Sideboard

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the fabulous momma’s out there!!!!! 🌺

Go to our Instagram @brydonives this weekend, “LIKE” ❤️ this post & TAG A MOM to enter them into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Sideboard!

🌟 Show your love for all the fabulous moms out there AND our Lamorinda small businesses!

TO ENTER: …
1️⃣ ➡️Follow us @brydonives
2️⃣ 👍Like this post
3️⃣ ❤️Tag a mom

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