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Ever dropped something down the drain?
I came across this article this weekend all you need is a wet/dry vac and a some nylon. Very ingenious, wish I'd thought of this many times. http://www.familyhack.com/2007/08/29/drain-tip/ Read More...
Townhouse For Sale in Bay Farm Island
Clean as a Whistle "F" Model • 1,584 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm townhouse Bay Farm Island, Alameda - This is a must see town home that will have been recently re-carpeted and has new vinyl floors in the bathrooms and a re-finished parquet Read More...
The Alameda Association of REALTORS® and Affiliates are proud to present the 4th Annual FUNKY FORMAL!
The Alameda Association of REALTORS® and Affiliates are proud to present the 4th Annual FUNKY FORMAL! Saturday, October 4th, 2008 from 6:30pm - 11pm Bayside Pavilion in Alameda Proceeds to benefit the ALAMEDA FOOD BANK Grand Prize Raffle is a Hawaiian Read More...
Foreclosure, Foreclosure, Foreclosure, what is it really?
I wish the media would quit it's lumping of everything under one heading. It's leading the public astray and I get many phone calls during the week wondering asking what is what. For example, is a short sale a foreclosure? NO, a short sale is Read More...
Updating your home in Alameda without a permit?
It's always a good idea to mantain your home and keep it in tip top condition. However if your considering updating items in the house without a permit from the city you may want to reconsider. Now I go against the norm, statistics mention that the Read More...
Save the date Friday May 16th
Save the date Friday May 16 th for the 8 th Annual Island Classic golf tournament of which I am a co-chair again. V ery profitable sponsoring opportunities are available starting from as low as $150 for a tee or green sign and I just happen to have a Read More...
Is that Pre-Qual still good?
Hearing from many lenders that programs such as Stated income loans will no longer be available to borrowers regardless of credit ,as of April 1st. Extremely important to verify all Pre-Quals at or before contract. Many borrowers "think" they Read More...
This just in from my preferred lender.
Legislative Update - Higher loan limits inching toward reality! First of all I appreciate all the great feedback I have received from everyone! What an overwhelming response! Thank You! …And now how about some good news for a change… It’s Read More...
Duplex For Sale in East End
East End Duplex • 1,874 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm duplex - $749,000 USD - By Appointment Only East End, Alameda - This home is a rare duplex all on one level. Live in one and rent the other. Both units have two bedrooms and one bath. Located on a tree Read More...
A message from my preferred lender
As you know, the job report is one of the most heavily weighed reports to predicting our national housing market so great news for the housing market and mortgage backed securities! The Labor Department reported 110,000 new jobs created in September, Read More...
Lower Fed Rate Means Opportunities on the Rise
Just in from my preferred lender. For the first time in more than four years, the Federal Reserve cut its Fed Funds Rate, which directly impacts millions of American borrowers. And while this important decision has many implications, there’s still Read More...
Alameda Education Foundation Fundraiser Sponsored by the Alameda Association of Realtors October 6th!
Alameda Education Foundation Fundraiser Sponsored by the Alameda Association of Realtors Yes! It's almost that time of year, time for the 2007 Funky Formal. Below is this years registration and sponsorship form if you are interested in attending. Read More...
Mortgage Trigger Lists
REALTORS® are hearing more complaints from new home buyers about the constant barrage of credit offers due to “trigger lists.” Trigger lists are generated when a credit inquiry is made, usually upon application for a mortgage or other Read More...
SPECIAL ALERT
SPECIAL ALERT - A rape and attempted murder of an agent occurred in Hayward, California at a listing where the agent met the person at the property. The individual identified himself as the person who had called her to make the appointment. Please follow Read More...
Home buyers, start your engines
I met Pat Kitano from Transparent Real Estate this afternoon and was quite impressed with what he had to say. This is an article from his blog that is important to todays real estate market in the bay area. Enjoy the post. No one seems to be saying this, Read More...
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