Bruno Versaci Realtor

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

🏠 Someone Else’s Taste Not Included... 🏡

If you’re hoping to find a home where somebody else has already chosen every cabinet, countertop and fashionable shade of gray for you, this may not be it.

But if you’d rather make those choices yourself—and avoid paying extra for someone else’s renovation decisions—70 Narragansett Court deserves a closer look.

Located in Harbour Towne at Glen Cove, this well-maintained home offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and approximately 1,487 square feet across two levels.

There’s also a fireplace, an attached two-car garage and a court location—which means less passing traffic and fewer people using your street as their personal shortcut.

The house was built in 1996 and is largely in its original condition. Translation: it’s ready for updating, but you get to decide what “updated” actually means. No need to inherit somebody else’s obsession with barn doors and signs telling you to “Gather.”

The layout provides enough room to live comfortably without spending every weekend cleaning rooms you forgot you owned.

And at $575,000, it offers an opportunity to get into Glen Cove, make improvements over time and create a home that reflects your taste—not whatever was trending on HGTV three years ago.

The monthly HOA fee is $192, so buyers should review the association documents and understand exactly what’s covered before making an offer. Because “I thought the HOA handled that” is never a particularly fun sentence.

📍 NEIGHBORHOOD NUGGET:

Glen Cove is one of Vallejo’s newer waterfront communities. Much of the neighborhood took shape during a major development period that began in the 1980s, and this Harbour Towne home arrived in 1996.

Nearby Glen Cove Waterfront Park offers mature trees, Carquinez Strait views and trail connections to the San Francisco Bay Trail.

So you’re close to the marina, waterfront recreation and neighborhood parks—without actually having to maintain the waterfront yourself. Probably for the best.

Glen Cove Elementary School is nearby, and Glen Cove Parkway provides convenient access to I-780, Benicia and the rest of the Bay Area. “Convenient,” of course, is a real-estate word. Traffic still gets a vote.

Listing courtesy of James Meyer, RE/MAX Gold.

🏡 And remember, I don't care whose sign is in the front yard... my job is helping you get the keys.

If you'd like more information or want to schedule a private viewing, send me a message and I'll help make it happen.

Offered at $575,000

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11/02/2026

My big dog and little cat get along very well 🙏🏼 big sister, little brother 👍🏼

11/02/2026

🏡 Vallejo prices are down. So why isn’t every seller negotiating?

You see a headline about falling home prices and think, “Finally. Time to make an offer that borders on insulting.”

Easy there.

A lower citywide median doesn’t that every homeowner got a memo saying, “Please deduct 10% and throw in the patio furniture too.” The median reflects the homes that sold. If more lower-priced homes sell, that number can drop—even without the house you want getting any cheaper.

And Vallejo isn’t one uniform market. A city-wide price drop doesn't mean the entire town is a bargain bin. Glen Cove, Hiddenbrooke, and a fixer across town aren’t interchangeable just because they share a city name.

A well-priced home in good condition can still attract competing buyers. A home that’s been sitting with dated finishes and a price based on the seller’s retirement goals? That deserves a different conversation.

So What’s the Deal?

Buyers: Look at comparable sales, condition, competing listings, and time on market before deciding how hard to negotiate. Sellers: Buyers are comparing your home with everything else they can buy. “But my neighbor got…” needs a closing date attached to it.

The opportunity is in understanding the particular property—not getting emotionally involved with a headline. Let’s look at what the numbers mean for your move. The patio furniture is negotiable. Probably.

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11/01/2026

Hilarious!

10/31/2026

🔨 Got vision? Bring a contractor.

A heads-up on 1147 Valle Vista Ave in Vallejo before it hits the market.

With approximately 3,636 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in the home AND a "whole bunch of more rooms in the ADU in the back, all on a 13,068 square foot lot, there’s plenty of room here to think big - and I mean REAL BIG.

And yes, it’s a major fixer. I’m not going to call it “a little TLC” and pretend a gallon of paint and an inspirational sign from Home Depot will handle it.

This is a project for someone ready to take on a substantial renovation—and interested in creating something of their own instead of paying for someone else’s taste.

My cousin has the listing so it will be easy to work something out, and I’m sharing an early look. Want more photos and details? Message me, and I’ll we'll make it happen.

Offered at $599,000

10/30/2026

FYI: 27% of homes sold in September were bought with cash.

According to the National Association of Realtors. That’s more than 1 in 4.

And no, it’s not all giant investors swooping in like movie villains with briefcases full of money.

A lot of cash buyers are simply homeowners using equity from the home they just sold. According to Cotality, the average homeowner with a mortgage has around $310,000 in equity.

That can change the math pretty quickly.If you have enough equity, you may be able to:

Buy your next home outright
Put a much larger amount down
Borrow less
Reduce your monthly payment
Avoid today’s mortgage rates altogether
Not exactly a bad position to be in.

Cash buyers are also more common in some areas than others, depending on home prices, retirees, second-home buyers and investors.But before everyone starts assuming they need a suitcase full of cash to buy a house...

They don’t.
Nearly 3 out of 4 buyers still use financing. And for homes priced between $200,000 and $750,000, only about 1 in 5 were purchased with cash.

So if you need a mortgage, welcome to the majority. Cash can make an offer cleaner and faster, but it does not automatically mean the cash buyer wins.

Price matters.
Terms matter.
Timing matters.
Contingencies matter.

A strong financed offer can absolutely beat a weaker cash offer.

Cash is king. But apparently the king still has to negotiate.

So What’s the Deal?

If you already own a home, your equity may give you more buying power than you realize. And if you’re financing your next purchase, don’t assume you’re automatically at a disadvantage. The smartest move is knowing what you can afford, how much equity you have, and what’s actually happening in your local market.

Because national headlines are nice. Local numbers are better.
If you want to see what your equity could mean for your next move, message me. We’ll pull up the numbers and have a good old-fashioned mafia sit-down. Expresso and Cannoli's on me.

10/28/2026

Just an FYI… if you can afford the mortgage, it’s an excellent time to buy it. 

Pending home sales slipped in September to the lowest level on record, as mortgage rates surging past 7% eroded prospective buyers' purchasing power.

10/27/2026

Went on a morning walk with the wife and we saw these "cormorants." Very unique creature: they have the ability to dive 100-150 feet deep to catch fish. They do a lot better at fishing than I do!

10/26/2026

So What Does It Mean?

It means absolutely nothing.

Mortgage rates did drop a little, but keep walking people, there's nothing to see here. We’re not back to 3%, and nobody’s handing out houses with the purchase of a Costco membership.

But buyers around Vallejo do have a few things worth paying attention to.

Freddie Mac’s October 22 report put the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 7.32%, down from 7.40% the week before. A little relief. Confetti optional.

Meanwhile, September’s Solano County figures show:
🏠 Supply increased from 3.3 to 3.6 months.
📅 Median time on market increased from 40 to 48 days.

My take? Buyers should revisit the numbers and look for opportunities to negotiate. Sellers should price for the competition they have today. Your neighbor’s ambitious asking price is still not an appraisal, regardless of how confidently he explains it over the fence.

And if you’re thinking about downsizing, calculate BOTH sides of the move. A smaller house with a bigger payment is a plot twist best discovered before moving day.

So What’s the Deal?

There may be opportunities here. Finding them takes a budget, local research, and a little more effort than waiting for Zillow to send a notification. Also remember, your actual interest "rate" is determined by your personal factors as well i.e. income, debt to income, credit score etc.

🔑 Buying, selling, or wondering whether a move actually makes sense? Message me. Let’s run your numbers before you start collecting cardboard boxes.

Sources: Freddie Mac, October 22, 2026; C.A.R., September 2026 existing single-family home report. Mortgage rate is a national average, not a loan quote; inventory figures are countywide.

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