THE 5 D’S – Diapers, Diplomas, Diamonds, Divorce, Death

With mortgage rates at the highest since 2000, and record low inventory, what is keeping the market moving?

As @robreffkin stated on Bloomberg, “The 5 D’s” – diapers, diplomas, diamonds, divorce and death continue to keep the market moving.

The Brydon & Ives Team is happy to provide you with localized Lamorinda statistics and market insight to help you with your real estate needs.

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Happy New Year from the Brydon & Ives Team!

Wrapping up 2022 and our 17th year as business partners, we are excited to ring in 2023! As we reflect on one of the most interesting real estate markets we’ve encountered in each of our 20+ year careers as Realtors in Lamorinda, we want to say THANK YOU to our many clients who have trusted us to be a part of their house buying/selling adventure. It is incredibly fulfilling to have a career where clients become friends and friends become clients all while being a trusted advisor throughout this exciting milestone. We love what we get the privilege to do every day and are truly grateful!

Wishing all our clients, family, and friends a NEW YEAR filled with love, health, adventure and loads of laughter!

Cheers,
Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives

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Just Listed: Simply Fabulous in Burton Valley

320 Lowell Lane E, Lafayette
4 Bed | 3 Full  | ±3,115 Sq Ft + ±120 Sq Ft ADU | ±.29 Acre 
Offered at $2,295,000 | 320LowellLaneE.com

Situated on a fabulous corner lot of a picture-perfect flat Burton Valley cul-de-sac street sits this wonderful expanded single-story rancher. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this ±3,115 square foot sunlit home enjoys an open floorplan with walls of glass enjoying the delightful backyard with flat grass area, sparling pool/hot tub, and a separate office/gym space. 320 Lowell Lane E is the quintessential definition of California indoor-outdoor living at it finest.

  • Formal entry with skylight, crown molding, and a coat closet
  • Living room with hardwood floor and woodburning fireplace flanked by windows overlooking the front yard
  • Formal dining area off living room with access to the kitchen
  • Eat-in kitchen open to spacious great room with stainless-steel double ovens, gas cook-top and hood, and a breakfast bar
  • Expansive great room open to kitchen enjoying built-in bar with beverage refrigerator, wine rack, and glass cabinetry. Walls of glass including sliding doors open to the backyard oasis
  • Delightful nook off kitchen surrounded by glass ideal for enjoying a cup of coffee, a good book, or to use as a virtual learning space
  • Full bathroom/mudroom with access to backyard/pool
  • Bedroom wing to the left of the front door enjoys 3 lovely bedrooms plus the master suite and a full bathroom with double vanity and skylight
  • Gorgeous master suite with crown molding, built-in armoire, and sliding doors flanked by windows to backyard
    • Sitting area/office with two walls of windows enjoying lovely views of the backyard and beyond
    • Spa-like bathroom with stand-alone tub, double vanity, shower with bench seat, separate water closet, and a skylight
    • Double walk-in closets with skylight
  • Separate laundry room off garage with cabinetry and a sink
  • 2-car garage with cabinetry and walk-up attic access
  • Delightful backyard with flat grass area, sparkling pool and spa, and a ±120 sq. ft ADU complete w/electrical for an office or gym

Just blocks from Burton Valley Elementary, Rancho Swim & Tennis Club and trail to downtown Lafayette/Stanley Intermediate.

Call us for more info, 925.788.8345

The Predictions Are Strong!

🥠Predictions for the 2021 Bay Area market remain strong with many city buyers escaping to the fabulous Lamorinda “burbs” in search of home office space, more square footage, and backyards (pools!).

“The market is outperforming expectations even with low inventory. Rates are at historic lows and sales have rebounded to their highest level in 15 years.” (Contra Costa Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist for California, Jordan Levine)  

 🚚If you are considering making a move or are trying to encourage a co-worker or friend to come check out the best community in the East Bay, we’d love to hear from you!

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What is there not to LOVE about living in Lamorinda?

What is there not to absolutely 💓about Lamorinda?!?

Great people, delightful neighborhood pockets, top-rated schools, delicious restaurants, fabulous hiking/biking trails, beautiful parks…..we could go on and on forever!

We’d Love to show you personally all that this incredible community has to offer!

la · mōr · inda = Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda
aka: Lamorinda

Locals term referring to these cities that share many characteristics. Often thought of as one big town.

Live Where You Love.
Love Where You Live.

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Results Driven…

We love Lamorinda and we love real estate! The Brydon & Ives Team is thankful our clients see our passion for what we do. Our goal is to exceed their expectations each and every time!

WORK WITH US!
Brydon & Ives Team
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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 LISTED: A Timeless and Traditional Happy Valley Treasure

5 Bed • 3 Full Bath / 2 Half Bath • ± 3,821 Sq Ft • ±.69 Acre
Offered at $3,250,000

1191CaminoVallecito.com

One of Happy Valley’s rare treasures, this storybook home sits on a spectacular .69 acre knoll at the end of a private and secluded country lane.

Features include a beautifully updated kitchen/family room combo with French doors out to pool & gardens. bedrooms which includes second master suite on 1st floor, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Over-sized laundry/craft room and a bonus room upstairs w/vaulted ceiling. Beautiful dining room with built in china cabinet and a sophisticated living room.

The many outstanding features along with the beautifully landscaped grounds (large lawn, pool, & spa), easy commute location and award winning schools make this a very special property!

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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 

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