Turn Your Old, Scrap GOLD Jewelry in to $$ CASH $$ October 21, 2009 11:00-1:30 Downstairs Conference Room

Gold Prices Are Skyrocketing!

GOLD Parties are the contemporary 2009 version of Tupperware Parties from the 1970's! Take advantage of today's gold prices while they are at their highest. It's time to clean out your jewelry box including broken/tangled bracelets and necklaces, lone earrings, and other unused/unworn pieces.

A Representative from AURUM Strategies LLC http://www.aurumstrategiesllc.com/

will be on hand to analyze your gold, offer you a price and then you have the option of selling or not...it's that easy! There is absolutely no obligation! In fact, many of those attending receive an estimate from their jeweler in advance and are pleasantly surprised when they attend the Gold Party. If you choose to sell your gold, you will receive a check that day!

If you're short on time, but are interested in knowing the value feel free to drop off your pieces beforehand and the Aurum Representative will prepare an estimate and call you.

October 21, 2009 11:00-1:30 Downstairs Conference Room

Call Elizabeth with any Questions 925. 200.2471

Wonderful Former Model Home In The Trails of ALAMO!

Fabulous former model home located on the end of a quite court. Level .49 acre lot featuring custom pergolas, spacious lawn areas, sparkling pool and spa and privacy.

Loacted less than 2 miles to the 680 freeway and and less than 5 minutes to downtown Walnut Creek and Danville.

Conveneint to Livorna Park featuring summer concerts, state of the art playground equipment, beautiful gazebo, bathroom facilties and much more!

4 Bedrooms + statley library + 4 Full Baths

.49 Level acre lot with mature landscaping

Spectauclar pool, spa and spacious patio area

Built in 1996

Three car garage

Dramatic two-story Living Room

Formal Dining Room

Family Room with gas fireplace and entertainment center

Chef's Kitchen

LPGA is Right Around the Corner...Don't Miss out on all the Excitement

It's that time of year again...the Top-Rated Women of Golf are headed back to Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. Check out the schedule below:


* Monday, September 21 • Monday Pro-Am (Closed to the Public)

• LPGA qualifying round (Closed to the Public)Tuesday, September 22

• LPGA practice rounds (Closed to the Public)

• Junior Clinic - 4:00 p.m. Near Lakeside course putting green

• CVS/pharmacy Challenge Gala Draw Party ~ 6:30 p.m. - Blackhawk Museum (Invitation Only)Wednesday, September 23

• "Official" Pro-Am - 7:00 a.m. starting tee time (Closed to the Public) Wednesday, September 23

Thursday, September 24

• First Round begins ~ approx. 7:00 a.m. • TV Coverage - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Tape DelayedFriday,

Friday, September 25

• Second Round begins ~ approx. 7:00 a.m.

• TV Coverage - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Tape Delayed

Saturday, September 26

• Third Round begins ~ approx. 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 27

• Final Round begins ~ approx. 8:00 a.m.

• Awards Ceremony immediately following play on the 18th Green (approx. 4:00 p.m.)

• TV Coverage - 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Tape Delayed
All events are at Blackhawk Country Club, all golf on Lakeside Course unless noted.

Blackhawk Market Stats this week!

LPGA event returns with a new sponsor

LPGA event returns with a new sponsor

read the whole story here: http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci_13022418

Inventory for Blackhawk: 7 day vs. 90 days

New Blackhawk Market Stats

Check out the latest real estate stats in Blackhawk, CA!






For additional stats, please visit http://www.empirerealty.com/localmarketupdate

CCAR Scholarship Foundation Luncheon a BIG Success!

CCAR Scholarship Foundation Luncheon a BIG Success!

At our sales meeting last week, Empire Realty Associates Partner, Tom Hart, and CCAR Scholarship Foundation President shared with us details about the wonderful awards luncheon that was held at Blackhawk Country Club.

According to the CCAR (Contra Costa Association of Realtors) website, "The CCAR Scholarship Foundation fosters the highest standard of professionalism in the real estate industry by providing college scholarship grants to aspiring students in the fields of finance, business and real estate. Our commitment to support higher education is the heart of the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®' desire to make a difference! The Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® Scholarship Foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to deserving students over the past four decades. Helping to underwrite the cost of higher education for students from central Costa Costa county is a great way to positively impact both individuals & families here in our local communities."

The Foundation receives its financial support directly from REALTORS®, industry Affiliate members and friends of the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®.

At the luncheon this month, over 20 students were honored and received collegiate grants totaling over $47,000. Over 130 combined guests & students attended.

Student schools include: UC-Berkeley, Wake Forest University, Loyola Marymount, Claremont McKenna College, Arizona State University, University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania, California State/Chico, UC-Santa Barbara, Humboldt State University, San Diego State, John F. Kennedy University, Cal Poly State University & Sonoma State University.
This is the 42nd year of the Foundation. Tom Hart is the current president and there are 9 other governing trustees. For more info, please visit http://www.ccarscholarship.com/ or go to http://www.tomhart.com/

posted by Katie Lance, Marketing Manager, Empire Realty Associates

What's the market like in Blackhawk this week?

The median single family home price in Blackhawk this week is $1,387,000. This does not factor in condos or townhomes. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.

This week saw relatively little price change from last week. However, prices continue to demonstrate a nice up turn general over the last several weeks.


For additional charts and reports about the Blackhawk market, click here!

The Blackhawk Market This Week

Blackhawk Market Stats - updated weekly!

Check out what the Blackhawk Market is like this WEEK!










For more market data for Blackhawk and throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, click here!

Blackhawk Plaza Concerts - Schedule

Looking for some great music and good times this summer? Check out the concert series!

• July 10 – Busta-Groove will kick-off the Summer Concert Series with the hottest hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.


• July 17 – Popular band Pride and Joy will ignite audiences with a stylized performance of timeless pop and soul tunes.


• July 24 – Fabulous oldies invade Blackhawk Plaza with the Sun Kings and their uncanny renditions of popular Beatles songs.


• July 31 – Motown tunes will rock Blackhawk Plaza when East Bay Mudd’s ten-piece band performs a soulful collection of Motown and R&B classics.


• August 7 – Local San Francisco based Evolution will rock Danville with hits from Journey.* August 14 – 80s music returns to the Bay Area with retro sounds from the San Francisco band Tainted Love.


• August 21 – Waterloo will bring the music of Abba to Danville when this Northern California-based tribute band ignites the Plaza with classics including “Dancing Queen,” “Ring Ring” and more.

Concert seating opens at 5pm and is first come, first serve.

We do not allow outside food or drink (check bags at entry) and no glass. For more info, please contact the Management Office at 925-736-2751.

Great new LEASE rental on Deer Meadow Drive! (Lakeside Golf Course)

3155 DEER MEADOW DRIVE, Blackhawk

Great rental!!
Spectacular views of both the 9th + 18th greens (Lakeside Golf Course). Additional study/bonus + one bedroom + full bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen w/sile stone counters, lots of windows to capture views, plantation shutters, built in entertainment

$3800/month

Contact Jane Thacker for more details or to schedule a showing:
Jane Thacker, Empire Realty Associates, Inc.
Direct Line: (925) 217-5044 Mobile: (925) 890-0331 Jane@janethacker.com

3 new listings in Blackhawk on MLS

Check these out! 3 New homes on MLS this week in Blackhawk:

621 BLUE SPRUCE DR , BLACKHAWK

41 DEER CREEK LN , BLACKHAWK

27 EAGLE RIDGE LN , BLACKHAWK

Relay For Life is Just Around the Corner!

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life unites communities across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too many. This year marks the beginning or our celebration of 25 years of Relay For Life.

The Relay For Life event is a 24-hour walk around the track at California High School in San Ramon. This year it is being held from June 27-28 beginning at 10:00 Saturday morning and finishing 10:00 Sunday morning. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are 24 hours in length; representing the reality that cancer never sleeps. Our mission is to eliminate cancer and diminish the suffering. This event helps fund more cancer research than any other private, non-government source which is something we can all support.

Teams are made up of people who share a common goal and commitment to raise money and awareness throughout the year. Teams are composed of friends, neighbors, families, churches, co-workers, small businesses, and sport teams. Empire Realty prides itself on community involvement and is dedicated to making a difference. Last year our team raised $10,485 and we are determined to exceed that amount in 2009.

There is also an opportunity to remember those who have lost their battle to cancer and those who continue to fight, sold by volunteers, each luminaria is decorated and placed on the track, lighting the way for walkers. It is a peaceful time to reflect and respect those who have lost so much to the disease. It would be wonderful to see familiar faces around the track so please join and help make a difference. You can also support the event by making a donation by following the link below. Thank you for your support!

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=4082894&fr_id=13849&pg=personal

Gorgeous upper end listings for sale in Blackhawk over $2M+

For more info about any of these great listings over $2M in Blackhawk please click below!

WILD OAK PL , BLACKHAWK

34 ROSEWOOD CT , BLACKHAWK

4279 SILVER MEADOW CT , BLACKHAWK

4251 Quail Run Way , BLACKHAWK

2971 Deer Meadow Dr , BLACKHAWK

220 S RIDGE CT , BLACKHAWK

5447 Blackhawk Dr. , BLACKHAWK

5443 BLACKHAWK DRIVE , BLACKHAWK

4463 DEER RIDGE ROAD , BLACKHAWK

400 Bent Oak Place , BLACKHAWK

What can you buy for under a Million Dollars in Blackhawk? Check out some of these great deals!

All homes here are 4+BD/2BA and are listed at under a million! Click on any of the links below for more information

1223 WHISPERING OAKS DR , BLACKHAWK

27 LIVE OAK PL , BLACKHAWK

3120 Fox Creek Drive , BLACKHAWK

3207 Blackhawk Meadow Drive , BLACKHAWK

3808 COTTONWOOD DR , BLACKHAWK

311 Live Oak Drive , BLACKHAWK

39 Oakridge Lane , BLACKHAWK

3374 BLACKHAWK MEADOW DRIVE , BLACKHAWK

1243 WHISPERING OAKS DR , BLACKHAWK

3824 Cottonwood Drive , BLACKHAWK

4052 EAGLE NEST LN, Blackhawk | $1,185,000.00

A 10 & rare find! Fabuls remodel boasting cherry wood cabs,granite slab counters, updtd liting, travertine tile & carpet,hdwd flrs,newer dual pane windows,doors,roof & more, inclding a gr8 low mtce bkyd wpvt setting,hot tub & vus!Shows like nu & model perfect!SF=EstOnlyBuyer2Verify

Click here for more details!

NEW LISTING! 67 Oakridge Court, Blackhawk

This Blackhawk home is situated in one of the most scenic settings in Danville and is updated throughout. The backyard is a dream come true. This one of a kind property includes 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 updated baths plus a bonus/media room. First floor Master Bedroom with gorgeous remodeled bath. Custom gourmet cook's kitchen includes a large granite island, travertine floors, Dacor cooktop and Sub Zero built in refrigerator.

For more information, click here!

Click here for a photo tour

Traffic and Child Safety

The HOA board has held several meetings over the last few months regarding concerns over traffic and child safety around the East Gate.

The board has adopted a revised program which restricts parking during school drop off hours and pick up hours on Kingswood Drive, Kingswood Circle, Kingswood Court, Kingswood Lane, and Kingswood Place. This polixy wil be adopted May 26, 2009 at a scheduled HOA meeting. You may submit your comments in writing by May 15th.

Main Gate: Bridge reconstruction to begin May 4th

This work will take up to 16 weeks and could possibly take longer if unknown factors are discovered. During the project, the main gate will be open ONLY to residents and guests entering the community. All residents will have to exit the community through the wast gate on Camino Tassajara.

If you have any q's please call the Blackhawk HOA office at (925) 736-6440

EMPIRE REALTY & PARTNER RAELENE SPRAGUE SUPPORT CONCERT FOR A CURE AND FAMILIES OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY.

Press Release 4/26/09

EMPIRE REALTY & PARTNER RAELENE SPRAGUE SUPPORT CONCERT FOR A CURE AND FAMILIES OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY.

DANVILLE, CA - Empire Realty Associates is a major sponsor for Concert for a Cure. Partner, Raelene Sprague has worked with Concert for a Cure for the past 9 years and is on their planning and fundraising committee this year. "I have been involved with Concert for a Cure for 9 years," says Sprague. "It has been a blessing to see when people pull together and care enough that miracles can happen and research can soar!"

Over the past 8 years, a total of $545,000 has been donated to Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Last year alone, over $115,000 was raised thanks to generous supporters. Families of SMA is the largest international organization that promotes research, education, and support to families affected by this.

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy is dedicated to creating a treatment and cure by:
• Funding and advancing a comprehensive research program
• Supporting SMA families through networking, information and services
• Improving care for all SMA patients
• Educating health professionals and the public about SMA
• Enlisting government support for SMA
• Embracing all touched by SMA in a caring community

This year Concert for a Cure will take place at the Blackhawk Country Club on May 15. Between an online auction, live event, and monetary donations, every dollar raised helps to bring Families of SMA closer to a cure. To make a donation or for more information, please contact Raelene Sprague at (925) 217-5020 or Raelene@RaeleneSprague.com

More reasons to LOVE Blackhawk!

Courtesy of Realtor Elizabeth Enea...

More reasons to LOVE Blackhawk!

1. The beautiful setting nestled into the foothills of Mount Diablo with spectacular views and tons of wildlife.

2. Two Championship golf courses which host the LPGA Golf Tournament.

3. The sense of community within the 7 neighborhoods that make up Blackhawk Country Club.

We love Blackhawk! Comments? Let us know... thanks!

Why I love Blackhawk!

When I asked Realtor, Sharon Miller why she loved Blackhawk she said her three favorite things about Blackhawk are:

1. The wonderful landscaping with the rolling hills

2. The smiling gate people

3. Taking a walk and seeing and hearing birds and the beauty of natureSo what do you love about Blackawk, we would love to hear your feedback!

Check out Blackhawk stats: 2007 to 2009

Click here to see a complete 2 year graph (March '07 to March '09) that shows supply and demand for Blackhawk. There are 15% more homes on the market in March 2009 compared to March 2007.

March 2007:
Homes for sale in Blackhawk: 77
Under Contract: 10
Sold: 7

March 2009:
Homes for sale in Blackhawk: 89
Under Contract: 4
Sold: 2

Homes that are priced aggressively for this market and are in close to perfect, "move in" condition usually are the ones to receive multiple offers and get SOLD! For more information about the Blackhawk market please contact us today! Also, please check out our site to search all homes in Blackhawk for sale and throughout the Tri-Valley, Diablo Valley and Lamorinda communities.

Katie Lance
Marketing Manager Empire Realty
klance@empirera.com

Great link for Blackhawk demographics!

Check out on our website information pertinant to Blackhawk demographics and home values.

There is a wealth of information here about median home prices, home values and more!

If you have any questions, contact me today

Katie Lance, Marketing Manager
Empire Realty
klance@empirera.com

Alamo-Danville Newcomers is a women’s organizations whose purpose is to enrich the lives of all its members and their families in a social manner. (mission statement) They meet the second Tuesday of each month for a lunch/program in local restaurants and the format is to enhance meeting new and current members. Call (925) 775-3233 or go to http://www.alamodanvillenewcomers@yahoo.com/ You need not be new to the area to become a member.

The Blackhawk Bloomers Garden Club is open to residents of Blackhawk or members of Blackhawk Country Club. The object of the Club is to promote the interest and love of gardening and to broaden members knowledge through planned, informative programs. The Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month with either a local program or to a bused destination. For information call President Jody Morgan, 964-1831

Blackhawk Women was formed to provide a meeting ground for all residents of Blackhawk and Blackhawk Country Club members. It meets the third Wednesday of the month for a luncheon/program at the Club. Contact http://www.blackhawkwomen.com/

The Cinderella Classic descends Upon Danville!

If you were out and about on Saturday within the tri-valley then you probably noticed female cyclists out enmasse. It was the Annual Cinderella Classic Bike Event featuring female riders of all ages participating in the 100 kilometer (65 Mile) bike ride through the Amador, Livermore and San Ramon Valley. Dressed in costumes, ranging from decorated helmets, tiaras, tutus and more. Enduring an early morning start from the Alameda Fairgrounds and frigid temperatures nearly 2500 set out for the ride of their life. The last of the three aid stations was set-up at Tassajara Hills Elementary School where riders could rest, hydrate, and stretch before heading out to finish the last 21 miles. The ride is very well supported by The Valley Spokesmen Cycling group. The date for the 2010 event has just been announced and it is sure to be a sell-out! Register early to confirm your spot. For more information go to: http://www.valleyspokesmen.org/cinderella_MoreInfo_4.php#jeopardy

Hop on over to Blackhawk Plaza for Fun-filled Egg Hunt!

Enjoy this fun-filled FREE event this Saturday, April 4th from 11-1

at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. The little ones can enjoy decorating eggs, musical entertainment from Sandi and Stevie, story time and a special egg hunt for the Golden Egg. After the event enjoy your day at Blackhawk Plaza featuring the best in shopping, dining and strolling through the beautiful grounds. The kids can watch the koi and ducks swimming in the ponds while you sip a delicious latte nearby.

Welcome!

Welcome to the all new Blackhawk Blog!

My hope is that this Blog will become the destination for all of those interested in anything regarding the seven gates of Blackhawk, including but not exclusive to: The Country Club, Social Events, Sporting Events and Venues, Clubs, Gardening and Landscaping, the HOA, and last but certainly not least, Real Estate!

Again, these are just a few ideas, and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, not only regarding the details of homes listed, the pricing of these properties or the prices of those already sold etc, but also about any general questions concerning the community.

Thanks again and welcome,

Bruce Witt

Blackhawk | Phone List

Click her to print the phone list

Welcome to the Blackhawk Country Club message board!

Welcome to the Blackhawk Country Club message board! We know Blackhawk is truly a special place to live and we are really excited to be able to provide a source to everyone in the community to communicate what is going on within the club.

We are excited to be working with the marketing team at Blackhawk Country Club in an effort to keep the information current and also make this a place you can come to check on local events and activities as well as what is happening in your neighborhood.

Special thanks to contributing authors of this blog: Empire Realty Associate Realtors: Bruce Witt, Ed Bass, Elizabeth Enea, and Sharon K. Miller – all of whom have years of experience and knowledge about Blackhawk Country Club.

Please bookmark this blog and check back often as we will be updating it frequently. Also, we welcome your comments and feedback!