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The name "IRVIN" has been associated in Contra Costa real estate for over 40 Years. Licensed in September of 1992 I am a second generation real estate professional serving Contra Costa County. Growing up in the real estate business my weekends often consisted of passing out pumpkins, potholders, pens, sponges and Christmas candy all bearing the family name. I started "IRVIN" with the the idea of continuing the same supreme customer satisfaction that has kept our name "IRVIN" in the real estate business for so many years. If you are in the market for financing, buying or selling let me put my experience and dedication to work for you.

Walnut Creek is a largely affluent suburb several miles east of Oakland in Contra Costa County, California, USA, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. While not as large as neighboring Concord, Walnut Creek serves as the business and entertainment hub for the neighboring cities within central Contra Costa County (due in part to its location at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco/Oakland (SR-24). As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 64,296.

Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,780. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, located just 31 miles (50 km) east of San Francisco.

Pleasant Hill "We Got Trees", is a city in Contra Costa County, California, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 32,837 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated in 1961. Pleasant Hill is the home of College Park High School, Diablo Valley College, John F Kennedy University, the central branch of the Contra Costa County Library system, and Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District.

Antioch is one of the oldest cities in California, having been founded in 1850. The year following the discovery of gold, there was a plague that over-took the city and wiped out most of the population.

It was founded by two brothers, William and Joseph Smith, who named the town Smith’s Landing. In 1851, the town's new minister persuaded the residents to change the name of the town to Antioch, after the Biblical city in Syria.

Around 1859, coal was discovered in several places in the hills south of Antioch and formed the first substantial industry aside from farming and dairying of the inhabitants of this locality. This new industry resulted in the founding of the towns of Nortonville, Somersville, Stewartsville and Black Diamond (now Pittsburg), and added greatly to the importance and prosperity of Antioch. The Empire Coal Company was formed in 1876 by John C. Rouse and George Hawxhurst, and a railroad built, which passed out of Antioch toward the mines over what is now F (formerly Kimball) Street though later the mine and railroad later passed into the hands of the Belshaw brothers. The mine has long since ceased operation and the railroad track has been taken up, though the building which served as the Antioch terminus of the road still stands on the corner of F and Fourth streets, and the grading and trestles still remain much as they were in these early days.

In 1863, a great excitement arose over the discovery of copper near Antioch. Smelting works were erected at Antioch, and a value of fifteen to twenty-five dollars per ton was paid for ore, according to its richness. Unfortunately the bubble eventually burst, to the discomfiture of all concerned. Petroleum was first bored near Antioch in 1865, but not enough oil was obtained for a decent profit.

The post office opened in 1851, closed in 1852, re-opened in 1855, closed again in 1862, and has operated continuously since re-opening in 1863. The city incorporated in 1872.

The Antioch Ledger was first issued on March 10, 1870, and in all its forty-seven years never missed an issue. In memory of when the paper was formed, a copy of its first issue has been framed and hangs over the desk of the present editor. It is five by eight inches in size, printed on one side only, and its sole news item is a report and editorial comment on women's suffrage meeting that had just been held in the town. The Ledger later merged with the Contra Costa Times and printed its last issue in 2005.

Antioch was once home to a significant Chinese American community, but it violently drove all its Chinese American residents out of town in May 1876.

Today, Antioch is mainly a "bedroom" community, with most adults working in larger cities toward Oakland and San Francisco. The town has seen an enormous amount of growth in the last 30 years, as the population of the Bay Area continues to grow, and real estate prices force families to move towards the outskirts of the Bay Area.

Since the real estate crash in late 2007, Antioch's foreclosure rates often are among the nation's highest.

The city has a municipal marina along with other private marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs. There is a public fishing pier in town, and another out near the Antioch Bridge.

There is also fishing in the San Joaquin River along the Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline, located just upstream from Highway 160's Antioch Bridge (also known as Nejedly Bridge). Antioch is home to Brown Cow (yogurt).

Pittsburg, founded in 1839, was called first "New York Landing", then "Black Diamond", before citizens voted on "Pittsburg" on February 11, 1911, in honor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the "H" dropped. The current name was chosen due to the city's relations with the steel building industry, first established by the Columbia Geneva Steel Company. The original town site fronts on the Sacramento River Delta, reflecting its origins as a deep water channel river port. (As of January 1, 2007, new state legislation will enable the city to manage its own riverfront for commercial development and subsequent port operations).

Since the early 1900s, the city has grown inland to the south, then spread east and west along State Route 4, now a freeway carrying resident commuters to jobs in the San Francisco Bay-Oakland Region. The city has enjoyed continued residential redevelopment growth to the north, as well as ongoing construction of major subdivisions in the southwest hills. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,769.

The city has an extensive history of coal mining and industrial development since the late 1800s, with USS-POSCO Industries (a joint venture between US Steel and Pohang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. of South Korea) and Dow Chemical Company maintaining substantial plants in Pittsburg.

Camp Stoneman, located in the area, was a major staging area for the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War.

The post office first opened in 1868 as Black Diamond, and changed its name with the town's in 1911. Ramar International manufactures Magnolia Dairy Ice Cream, a Philipine specialty brand, in Pittsburg.

I have built a reputation for client satisfaction, and I am devoted to making your move as easy as possible. You will have the added benefit of working with a broker who understands your needs when buying, selling, or relocating in the Contra Costa, CA area. Finding the right home is only the beginning. I will assist you every step of the way to ensure smooth sailing. Thank you for visiting my site. Please bookmark it, and visit it often. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Matt Irvin
Independent
Real Estate Broker

RENTAL APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest an IRVIN REAL ESTATE property. Below, you will find the instructions and criteria required for applying for a property managed by IRVIN REAL ESTATE. It is important that you read the information below prior to making application to understand what is required for renting the property. If you have further questions, contact IRVIN REAL ESTATE at (925) 300-5855.

Application

§  It is a requirement that each applicant fill out a separate application, and is 18 years of age or older.

§  It is required the entire application is completed on both sides. Failure to supply information can mean denial of the application.

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE accepts only signed applications.

§  If a cosigner is required, the person applying as a co-signor must complete a cosigner application. Ask a IRVIN REAL ESTATE representative for this form if needed. It is not company policy to accept a cosigner unless there are extraordinary circumstances and IRVIN REAL ESTATE obtains approval from the owner.

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE processes applications after receipt, but selection is not a first-come, first-served process.

§  When making application, applicants must furnish verifiable photo identification such as drivers’ license, military ID, state ID, or passport.

§  Deliver applications to IRVIN REAL ESTATE.  1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94597.   If mailing an application, please call (925) 300-5855, for instructions. You can also Fax to 1-866-754-5326.   Or  email to:  irvinmatthew@gmail.com

The Application/Processing Fee

§  A $34.95 application fee is required per application, without exception, and is non-refundable.

§  A $34.95 application fee for cosigners is required as well, and is non-refundable.

§  This fee is to cover the costs incurred while processing the application.

Basic Criteria

The general criteria for all applications are good income, credit, and tenant history or ownership of all applicants, proving the ability to support the rental income and care for the property. Negative findings on one or more of the three areas can cause denial of an application: false documentation is immediate grounds for denial of an application.

Income 

§  All applicants are required to supply reasonable, reliable, and legal documentation on all income; all documentation on income is required in a timely manner.

§  Examples of income are employee records, income tax records, social security documentation, monthly stipends, trust funds, and other sources that will reflect the ability to make monthly rental payments.

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE must be able to verify all income sources, and IRVIN REAL ESTATE reserves the right to disqualify applicants for failure to prove income, supply adequate documentation, or prove the ability to support rental payments.

Credit

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE obtains a credit report for all applicants, and does not accept copies of credit reports from applicants, no exceptions.

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE accepts discharged bankruptcies, if the prospective tenant has re-established good credit,

§  Negative credit reports can be grounds for denial of an application.

Rental History or Property Ownership

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE requires  a minimum of two (2) years of rental history, and/or homeownership, unless a co-signor is accepted or mitigating circumstances are proven

§  All references must be verifiable and family references are not accepted.

§  Negative references can be grounds for denial of an application.

Acceptance/denial

§  IRVIN REAL ESTATE notifies applicants of acceptance or denial within 5-7 business days of application, unless IRVIN REAL ESTATE cannot complete verifications. If more documentation is required, IRVIN REAL ESTATE will notify the applicant.

§  If accepted, applicants are required to follow requirements outlined on the IRVIN REAL ESTATE Rental Application for completion of renting.

§  All applicants applying together must qualify; denial of one applicant IRVIN REAL ESTATE results in the denial of all applicants.

§  Giving false information is automatic grounds for denial.