Martinez|News|
Custom Luxury Home With Pool In East Bay's Reliez Valley: $1.87M
The home on 4.45 acres has outdoor living amenities including a pool and spa, a sport court with a batting cage and an outdoor kitchen.

The home on 4.45 acres has outdoor living amenities including a pool and spa, a sport court with a batting cage and an outdoor kitchen.

The spacious French Provincial-style estate home is situated on a half-acre lot at the end of a quiet court near the Pleasant Hill border.

The 1.46-acre Alhambra Valley property offers 6,700 square feet of living space across the main residence and a guest house.
The two-story, Spanish-style home has been on the market for 40 days and is being sold "as is."
The upper unit has a rooftop patio and living room with water views toward the Carquinez Bridge.
Don't be deceived by its sweet, modest appearance, as this home has giant workspace, indoor laundry room, garden, updated kitchen & baths.
From its distinct curb appeal and arched front-room doorway, you know you've arrived in some place special and charming built in the 1920s.
WOW House: From its master bath with a jetted tub to a large deck, there is a lot to love about this custom craftsman-style home.
This three-bedroom home is irresistible with period-perfect, glass-inlaid built-ins and hardwood floors.
The house with a walk-up porch was once displayed as part of the Martinez Historic Home Tour.
Buyers will get exactly what they pay for, as the listing describes "million-dollar views."
WOW House: The home with wood shingles and water views is on 2 acres.
WOW House: The home on a sprawling horse property was custom-built with features such as an elevator, a gorgeous great room and a koi pond.
WOW! House: Walls of glass let in light and give way to serene views of nature and your own saltwater pool!
WOW! House: The century-old East San Francisco Bay home was restored in 2003 and is seeking its third owner ever.
The median price paid for all homes sold in eight Bay Area counties in June set a record high, CoreLogic reports.
WOW House: Open houses are planned for this Saturday and Sunday at this unique Alhambra Valley Hills house.
WOW House: A custom Colonial/Victorian-style home with crown molding and period piece fixtures throughout.
The selection includes a condo in a retirement community, suburban bliss and dream homes. Look what's available nearby!
WOW! House: Enjoy a high-end, custom home situated on nearly 20 acres of open space in Contra Costa County's Alhambra Valley.
For sale in Martinez: A custom built home that sits on 6,455 square feet of a 1.14 acre lot.
Contra Costa County tops region in most homes sold during September.
Could you be loan-hunting in the future, Martinez? Here are sure-fire tips to make the process manageable.
Median home sales in Contra Costa County decreased a modest 5.8 percent last month. But year to year median prices are up significantly.
The average sales price dipped slightly in August, when compared to July. "One month doesn't make a trend."
Buying a home, Martinez? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
The 39 year old from Danville was president of Discovery Sales in Concord.
You will never hear your bank say you can get a better deal elsewhere (even though you probably can).
This refined estate may appear to be a European country home, but it’s right here in California. (Don't miss the wine cellar.)
The average home in San Francisco costs more than $1 million. On low end in region, Solano Co. median price is $330,000.
These are three mortgage loan programs that provide for less financial documentation and less financial scrutiny.
This is more of a 'tech bubble' than a true real estate bubble because the high valuation of tech stocks is driving up prices.
APR can be helpful to compare mortgage loan offers. But it is not the only factor to consider when determining which mortgage is optimal.
Mortgage shopping, Martinez? Here are the factors that can make a conventional loan much more pricey.
Thinking about putting a big dent in your mortgage, Martinez? Here's how to justify shortening your loan term for big savings.
Prices in Contra Costa grew by 10.3 percent in March compared to same period last year.
Thinking about buying a house this year, Martinez? Here are three affordable options you have to get your foot in the door.
Familiarize yourself with all the various costs when deciding on a mortgage company to handle your financing.
Here are the other things you must pay attention to as a smart consumer looking to buy a home that go beyond your income qualifications.
Here is the reality of why there may be a credit score disparity when you apply for a home loan.