| Written by Lara Olsen Williamson, on 10-08-2009 08:33 |
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties. Here are the listings of interest this week:

| 3407 MORAGA BLVD, Lafayette - Price: $1,045,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2111 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Beautifully updated Carmel-like cottage on park-like .16 lot w/ trail access. Flexible floor plan w/ detached 1BD/1BA perfect for au pair or office. Inviting master w/ fireplace, French doors, walk-in closet & bath. Oozing w/ charm & warmth. Updated kitchen & baths, hardwoods & vaulted ceilings. Olsen Team Additional Comments -Has tons of charm and is a great walk to town and trails location. |

| 10 LA NORIA, Orinda- Price: $1,295,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 2605 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks -Unique 1939 Custom Built Moderne Home designed by F. L. Confer. Orig. built for artist, this spacious home is one of a kind. Light filled rms, lg windows, surrounded by mature trees & landscaping. Beautiful outdr areas for entertaining, level lawn, yet private. Lots of storage. Possible 4th bdrm. Olsen Team Additional Comments -Special location above Orinda Country Club. Cool architecture for the time it was built: 1939 |

| 1336 RELIEZ VALLEY RD, Lafayette - Price: $1,675,000/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths / 3676 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Down a private drive you will find a totally remodeled 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home on flat .58 acre lot. Tastefully updated in 2004 & 2007 including professional grade gourmet kitchen. Gorgeous master retreat & fantastic indoor & outdoor living spaces. Olsen Team Additional Comments - A flag lot off the main road. The house is spacious and beautifully updated and it has a huge yard with lawn. |

| 1080 UPPER HAPPY VALLEY RD, Lafayette- Price: $1,975,000 / 5 Bedrooms,4.5 Bath / 3210 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Extensively updated historic treasure w/ high-end finishes, classic Italian kitchen (on Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour), serene master retreat w/ sitting area & spacious in-law w/ full kitchen/ bath. .44 lot (featured in Sunset). Pool, cabana w/ bar and bath, stone fireplace, lvl lawn & gardens. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Gated property was beautifully remodeled and has a pretty lot. In law or guest house attached off the master. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. Last update: 10-15-2009 07:15
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| Written by Lara Olsen Williamson, on 09-29-2009 19:24 |
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties. There has been a lot of activity in the past two weeks. Pending Sales are up over 100 units, and there is less inventory than in recent months. Call us today to see these good houses and others.

| 10 EDGEWOOD CT, Orinda - Price: $849,000/ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2231 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Classic 2-story traditional on exceptional half-acre lot.4BR/2.5BA, 2231 SqFt w/ hardwood floors, newer windows and great floor plan. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 10 Edgewood Court is a 2 story traditional with great potential inside and out. Pretty lot. |

| 11 CASCADE LN, Orinda - Price: $925,000 /4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2078 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Secluded wooded lane in coveted Country Club area. Sprawling mid century ranch has been lovingly maintained. Newer high end windows, new granite, carpet and landscaping. Fresh paint in and out. Formal dining room opens to kitchen and expansive deck - great for entertaining. Very fresh and welcoming. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 11 Cascade Lane is well priced for the nice condition and special location. |

| 14 CHAPEL DR, Lafayette - Price: $1,100,000 / 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2,319 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Wonderful Hidden Valley single level hm w/Mt. Diablo Vws & Flat Grassy Yrd w/a sparkling pool. Refinished Hardwd Flooring throughout most of home. There is a sep. Guest Ste & Sauna at the back of hm. FRST time on MKT! Olsen Team Additional Comments - 14 Chapel has an absolutely incredible level lot with Mount Diablo Views. This is a favorite street that is rarely available. |

| 3500 HAMLIN RD, Lafayette - Price: $1,259,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2,585Sq. Ft. ,, MLS Remarks -Highly desirable central location. Wonderful traditional home with every imaginable upgrade. This home is green, gorgeous, wired and turnkey. Quality materials and artisan craftsmanship thoughtout. Open floor plan for today's lifestyle. Park size level yard perfect for outdoor living.Vaulted ceiling. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 3500 Hamlin Rd is very convenient to downtown Lafayette and does have a gorgeous yard and nice square footage. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. Last update: 09-30-2009 11:28
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| Written by Lara Olsen Williamson, on 09-22-2009 14:35 |
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties. Our top picks for the week:

| 1838 JOSEPH DR, Moraga - Price: $925,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2371 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Well-maintained & attractive 4 bedroom offers a great floorplan with courtyard entry & private park-like yard with spacious patio & expansive lawn. Great neighborhood. New tile roof - great value! Olsen Team Additional Comments - This house is mostly original but clean. On a pretty lot with a great floorplan in that favorite Bluffs neighborhood. |

| 65 MUTH DR, Orinda - Price: $975,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2703 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Beautifully renovated single-level rancher w/gated courtyard entry; updated eat-in kitchen/family combo w/slab granite & stainless; LR & DR; dual panes in bedrooms; master suite w/srplc; skylights; engineered hdwd flrs; panormaic views to Tilden; fenced level side yard play area w/lawn & shade arbor. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Great square footage. Updated throughout. Fabulous commute location. |

| 203 THARP DR, Moraga - Price: $1,055,000 / 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2,452 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Stunning Mediterranean Style Moraga Woods home. Hrdwd flrs, custom built-ins, Pella windows/doors, custom mill-work thruout. Gourmet kit, 2 FP's. One of a kind creekside setting, beautiful garden, sparkling pool. Great curb appeal. Walk to K-8 schools & shopping. Immaculate condition. Show Blind! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Curb appeal and extensive updates. Creekside lot. |

| 1208 Rose Lane, Lafayette - Price: $1,395,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths / 3,778 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - In the heart of Happy Valley! This exciting Rose Lane home awaits your preview & the unique opportunity for your client to experience their ultimate dream home. Lovely & peaceful setting w/incredible potential in the most desirable area of Lafayette. Olsen Team Additional Comments - This one is all about a top address and a pretty lot. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. Last update: 09-23-2009 10:31
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| Written by Lara Olsen Williamson, on 09-16-2009 05:32 |
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties. It was a great tour today. The market is active and well priced homes are once again selling quickly. Buyers, get in touch with us today to make sure you don't miss your perfect house.

| 962 JANET LANE, Lafayette - Price: $775,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1800 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Contemporary mid-century bungalow perfect for casual living inside & out! Private .32 acre-setting we/ mature Japanese maples, magnificent tulip trees, native vegetation, child's play area & vegetable garden. The updated 3+BD/2BA interior has a spacious floor plan w/ great light and outdoor access. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 962 Janet Lane is a bungalow with nice square footage and mid-century charm. Located close to downtown Lafayette. |

| 3255 WOODVIEW DR, Lafayette - Price: $820,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 1904 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks -Charming Ranch Style home in desirable Burton Vly Area. Walk to trail, swim club and school. Office (potential 4th bdrm) w/new carpet, new paint thruout, new master bath, updated thruout, kit/fam combo, LR w/FP, lots of windows, lovely yard w/brick patio, lawn & pool (pool sold as-is). Olsen Team Additional Comments - 3255 Woodview Drive, Lafayette: Nice spaces and nice light. It has a lot of nice updating and is well priced. |

| 1365 RIMER DR, Moraga - Price: $997,000/ 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 2346 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Charm Harold Smith trad w/ grt curb appeal & open flr plan.Lge brkfst nk, fam rm & kit combo.All lge bdrms & updated bths.New carpets, roof, freshly painted & hdwd flrs.Lge pvt bkyd w/ patio, lawn, gardens & mature trees. Sm off & lndry rm nr gar.close to top rated K-8 schls & prk.Quiet end of Rimer. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 1365 Rimer Drive in Moraga also has nice spaces and nice light with some updating. It has a fantastic level yard with lawn too. |

| 10 IDLEWOOD CT, Moraga- Price: $998,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2320 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Charming traditional on beautiful lot on quiet court. New kitchen; newer roof, furnace, dual paned windows; hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings - open floorplan for indoor/outdoor living! Gorgeous yard with lawns, play areas, bocce ball, spa, sports court and more! Convenient location. A must see! Olsen Team Additional Comments - 10 Idlewood Ct in Orinda: Has been perfectly updated in a smart contemporary style and is move-in ready. 2 yard spaces - the back one with bocce and sport court. |

| 49 BROOKSIDE RD, Orinda- Price: $1,329,000 /4Bedrooms, 4 Baths / 3791 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Fabulous traditional home beautifully updated. Yesteryear's charm combined with today's amenities. French doors open to gorgeous level yard. Two family rooms. Fantastic master retreat. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 49 Brookside Rd, Orinda: Convenient to town. The 2 bedroom home was originally built in 1931. This is now a 4 bedroom with great square footage and tons of charm. |

| 3991 HAPPY VALLEY RD, Lafayette - Price: $3,995,000/ 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths / 4128 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - The home everyone knows & wants! Same owner past 44 yrs. Rare & beautiful estate w/2.2± usable acres. Charming, light-filled home w/endless possibilities. Extensive grounds include long gated driveway, orchard, greenhouse, arbors, expansive lawn, patios & pool. Olsen Team Additional Comments - 3991 Happy Valley Rd: This is the end all be all estate lot. The spaces in the home are gorgeous too. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. Last update: 09-16-2009 13:55
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Good House Blog - 9-10-2009 |
| Written by Lara Olsen Williamson, on 09-10-2009 10:01 |
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comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties. Here are our favorite new listings from this week:

| 244 CORLISS DRIVE - Price: $929,000/ 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths / 2294 Sq. ft. MLS Remarks - Gorgeous trad w/wonderful curb appeal & beautiful updates thru. Eat-in kit w/SS + granite. Charming fam rm + gorgeous frlm LR & DR. Beaut remod baths. Hdwd thru most, crown & base, indoor lndry. A/C & more. Gorgeous yd backs to creek. Don't miss creekside play area and utility room through garage. Olsen Team Additional Comments - The house is gorgeous with great curb appeal, beautiful updating and a large yard. |

| 854 SOLANA DR, Lafayette - Price: $975,000 /4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths / 1664 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks -As good as it gets! Charming & updated in loved neighborhood. Level/terraced .32 property w/ cottage gardens, lawns & fruit trees. Sierra Pacific wood windows, h-wood floors, bay windows, sliding french doors, crown, recessed lighting & more. Close to town, trail & 8 years of top Lafayette schools. Olsen Team Additional Comments -This one went pending right away after tour. Charming as can be and close to downtown Lafayette. |

| 45 ROBERT RD, Orinda - Price: $1,165,000/ 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths / 2373 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Convenient close-in cul-de-sac near school area. Truly special updated home w/deluxe master chef's modern kitchen, huge media/family room allow/special design flair & charm. Lovely new master suite. Most rooms open directly to level spaces. Plenty of quality, plenty of charm! OPN 1-4 Sunday. Olsen Team Additional Comments -Located in the popular Glorietta school neighborhood. Nice updates, nice square footage and a pretty lot. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. Last update: 09-16-2009 05:34
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