Wilder Canyon & Alhambra Estates by Taylor Morrison -New Home Communities

New home community presentation

Presented byLawrence August

Taylor Morrison presents…Wilder Canyon Alhambra Estates

New home community presentation

1:00 pm - Introduction - Orinda and Alhambra Valley communitiesMichael Moore & Pete Sabine – Pacific Union Real Estate

1:15 pm - Wilder Canyon & Alhambra Estates presentationLawrence August – Taylor Morrison

1:45 pm - Q & A

2:00 pm - How to Sell First - Then Buy versus How to Buy First - Then Sell optionsCathy Gromacki & Margaret Caddel – Homestreet Bank

2:30 pm to 3 pm - More Q & A

Living in Orinda

Forbes Magazine Friendliest Cities

#2 Friendliest City

Living in Orinda

Top Rated by Nextdoor.com

• 97% of owner-occupied homes

• 77% of college graduates

• Charitable giving

• Low Crime rate

Living in Orinda

Top Rated Public Schools

Nationally Recognized

• No. 21: Miramonte High School, Orinda

• No. 48: Campolindo High School, Moraga

Living in Orinda

World Class Graduate Programs

• University of California at Berkeley

• Saint Mary's College of California at Moraga

Living in Orinda

• Bear Creek to Briones Crest Loop at Briones Regional Park• Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Exploration• Tilden Park • Lafayette Reservoir Picnics, Trails & Fishing

Outdoor Activities Hiking & Biking

Living in Orinda

Arts & Entertainment

• 1.7 mile to Cal Shakes Shakespeare Theater

• Lesher Regional Center for the Arts

• 18 miles to San Francisco

• Close to Major League Sports Franchises

Living in Lamorinda

Living in the Alhambra Valley

Feels like you are 100 milesaway from the hustle and bustle… Yet only just a few miles from town


Top 10 Cool Things about the Alhambra Valley area

Historians have called John Swett the founder of public education in California. As a state superintendent of public instruction (1863-1867), he laid the groundwork for a statewide system of public schools in California and influenced educators in other states.

He and his wife Mary Louise purchased a house into which they welcomed such visitors as John Muir. Later, at Muir’s suggestion, they purchased property in Alhambra Valley next to the Strentzel ranch.

John Swett and his son Frank developed “Hill Girt Ranch” as a fruit ranch with specialization in grapes and grape juice, and John and Mary retired there in 1895


Equestrian paradise with access to 6,200 acres of open space and riding trailsat Briones Regional Park




Designated scenic open space area protected by a conservation easement to the Muir Heritage Land Trust

Abundant wildlife including fox, wild turkey, black-tailed deer, Red Tail and Cooper's hawks, White-tailed Kites and even cougar


Close to Briones Regional Park for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian activities



A cyclists’ paradise along one of the famous East Bay routes used by the Tour of California




Wine country ambiance with over a half dozen vineyards throughout the Alhambra Valley area



The Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm at the “T” intersection of Alhambra Valley Road and Reliez Valley Road

The Tree Farm is located on the site of the former Griffin Ranch dating back to 1868



Facebook.com/AlhambraValleyLiving

Facebook.com/AlhambraValleyNeighborhoodWatch

Alhambra Valley Improvement Association


Its legal for dogs to drive tractors in the Alhambra Valley…OK, not really


Sell First - Then Buy versus Buy First - Then Sell

Presented byPete Sabine &Michael Moore

Sell your home first – Then buy your next homePros

Certainty• You know exactly how much equity you have

to apply for your next home purchase

• If your home doesn’t sell for a high enough price – Stay put

• Sell now for top dollar in a “Seller’s Market”

• Rent back your from your buyer after closing

ConsUncertainty• Competitive “Seller’s Market” precludes

contingency upon the sale of your current home

• Anxiety from not knowing when and where your next home purchase will happen

• Potential for costly “Double Move” storage and interim housing expenses

• Limited supply of short term rental homes

Sell First - Then Buy versus Buy First - Then Sell

Presented byPete Sabine &Michael Moore

Buy your next home first – then sell your current homePros

• Strengthens your negotiation position in a competitive “Seller’s Market”

• Purchase offer is “non-contingent” upon the sale or closing of your current home

• You know where you are moving and how soon you can take possession

• Timing the sale of your current home with the possession of your next home to avoid a “Double Move”

Cons• Purchase All Cash without financing ties up

your resources in home equity

• Financial resources required to qualify for financing to purchase your next home

• Carrying cost for 2 homes until you can sell your current home

Contra Costa LivingYour Local Community Forum

How to buy your next home first and then sell your current home

Presented byCathy GromackiMargaret Caddel

Challenge #1 - Purchasing All Cash without financing ties up your resources in home equity

Resource Options

• Liquid assets

• Pledge investment assets

• Equity in your current home

• Real estate holdings

• Equity share

Step #1 - Meet to review your goals and life cycle stage

Step #2 - Determine your qualified income sources

Step #3 - Explore the best financing program solutions




Challenge #2– Financial Resources required to qualify for financing to purchase your next home

Determine your qualified income sourcesSelf employed

oComplex income tax returns

oCorporate income tax returns

Retirement / Pension accounts

Assets under management

RSU - Restricted Stock Units

Rental property income

Foreign income

Explore the best financing programs:

10% down payment up to $1.5M purchase price, w/o Mortgage Insurance

ARM on new purchase to be paid off with a specific financial event

Refinance “Cash-Out”– equity from your current home

HELOC line of credit secured by your current home

Assets under management

Equity Share



Challenge #3 – Qualifying with 2 mortgages until you can sell your current home


• Convert your current home to a rental

• Principle write down to re-amortize your home loan

• Adjustable Rate Mortgage with a lower interest rate

• List your current home with a Realtor®

• Your business makes your mortgage payment

New home community presentation sponsored by… Thank you for attending!

Contact us for a private consultation

Pete Sabine

Call 925.297.5335

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Michael Moore

Call 925.289.8930

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Cathy Gromacki

Call 925.212.5563

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Margaret Caddel

Call 925.683.7030

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