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Welcome to the “new” Pacific Union International
Beginning June 1, 2010, Pacific Union International has begun the roll out of our new brand under the direction of new owner, Mark McLaughlin. Mark’s highly successful Morgan Lane Real Estate in Marin County has merged with Pacific Union creating a company of approximately 450 agents through-out the Bay Area. In Mark’s words, “ We’ve created a brand built around the importance of local ownership, the finest professionals, community connections, entrepreneurial drive and an absolute commitment to service excellence.” Be sure to look for the new Pacific Union International “mark” in your neighborhood this week.
We’ve also elevated the commitment of our brand to include our exclusive relationship with Christie’s Great Estates, providing our clients with the international distinction and global reach of the Christie’s brand.
These are exciting times at Pacific Union International. So many good things are in the works, I can’t wait to see what comes next. In the six Bay Area Counties we serve, Pacific Union International enjoys the #1 ranking in average sales price and the #1 ranking for professional productivity. Nationally, we rank among the top 30 brokerage companies. Even so, we’re striving to improve what matters the most – that you continue to place your trust in us – and in me!
My commitment to provide you with the best possible advice for your real estate decisions is stronger than ever. In the weeks to come, I’ll share additional details about our organization and our vision to deliver the best client experience in real estate. Please e-mail, or better yet, call me, with suggestions, ideas or concerns that you want to share.
New Estate Listing in Lafayette
One of Lafayette’s premier estates at 3796 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, is on the market at $12,000,000. Listed by Mark Solomon of Pacific Union International in my Orinda office, it can be seen by visiting the PacUnion.com website and clicking on Luxury Properties. Designed and built by William Remick, the property consists of a main house with 2 detached buildings totaling approximately 9000 square feet on 2.12 relatively flat acres. Gated and set well back from the road, it’s a lovely estate of with views of the surrounding hills and mature landscaping.
If you’d like to see this or any other properties in your area, please give me a call at 925-381-2211.
This Week’s Broker’s Tour
Every Tuesday I go on the Lamorinda Brokers’ Tour to preview new listings in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. I’m diligent about seeing as many new listings as possible between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It’s not unusual to see 12 – 15 houses on a Tuesday so tour can be exhausting but it’s also fun; [...]
Wine Country Estates Meeting
This morning I attended the joint Estates Division meeting of the Pacific Union Napa, Sonoma and St. Helena offices. The meeting was chaired by my fellow Estates Division Director, Maurice Tegelaar and attended by lots of old friends. Market trends and conditions were discussed as well as several exceptional properties.
The good news is that pending [...]
Upbeat Housing News
In the San Francisco Chronicle’s business report today, Carolyn Said has an encouraging article about the increase in both sales and home prices throughout the Bay Area in March.
Home sales rise, median prices jump
For specific stats go to March 2010 Statistics from the Contra Costa Association of Realtors.
If you or a friend wants to talk real [...]
Why DO Short Sales Take So Long To Close?
Short Sales take time, averaging from 90-150 days to close escrow, if they do close. Many fall apart at the end of an arduous process in spite of the best efforts of most of the parties involved. Given the number of homes under water in California, recently estimated at 1 in 7, it would seem [...]
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Susan O. Peterson 
Full Name Susan O. Peterson Website www.susanopeterson.com Blog www.realestateinlamorinda.com Email susan@susanopeterson.com Phone 925-381-2211 
