Glen Ellen California Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Constance Sharpe

366 Avenida Barbera Ct, Sonoma 95476

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Oversized, private, beautiful yard welcomes you home to this bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. All hardwood floors, Cathedral ceilings, cozy fireplace, private deck.

4597 Warm Springs Rd, Glen Ellen 95442

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT

On Flynn Way in Glen Ellen this private 3 bd, 2 ba, multi-level home w/city water & sewer is framed by natural landscape, sunny gardens, it has a wonderful secluded feeling & is located less than ten minutes away from fine dining, shopping, & wine tasting. A special retreat with its fanciful landscaping & sweet views offers an unending array of experiences & separate, spacious bonus, professional office/studio suite & storage space.

7409 Birchbark Dr, Santa Rosa 95409

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:37:00 GMT

A Magnificant Oak graciously envites you to this lovely home in the adult community of Oakmont, this home has a open floor plan, great for entertaining or just relaxing. The Kitchen is modern and there are 3 bedrooms (1 is currently being used as an office)and the 2 baths are nicely updated. Covererd patio and laundry room with 2 car garage. Come put in those special touches to make it your own.

1636 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen 95442

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:32:00 GMT

Wine Country Dreams Do Come True This very special property has the rarest of qualities, see your dream come to life as a beautiful vineyard, equestrian center, family compound, entertainers delight or private get away where the spectacular views captivate you. All of this versatility just steps to downtown Glen Ellen, world class wineries, dining and shopping. The home sits on a gentle, private knoll with 5.8 acres.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:03:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.