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Busy, Busy and the Market Watch for the Week
It's been a busy week and that's good, even though interest rates didn't just rise in the last week, it was like they took the express elevator. While 4.6% is good 5.3% isn't bad either and that's just about where they're hovering Read More...
Posted 12 June 09 08:59 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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REO Games
It sure seems the bank we are dealing with doesn’t care how quickly they get their properties off their books. Our escrow on Windsor has been dragging on for a week now. Initially we were supposed to close escrow and hand the keys to the buyers Read More...
Posted 04 June 09 08:52 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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What a weekend it was!
Before I get to what is showing up on Brokers tour on Tuesday I want to share with you how the upcoming townhome listing is coming along, we’re just weeks away from putting it on the market. The painting should be completed next week. The floors Read More...
Posted 18 May 09 04:48 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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Alameda and the Real Estate Market
Loading In Alameda over the last 7 days it certainly seems like the market is picking up. Below are some statistics and links to the properties described. To begin, there have been 20 homes classified as new coming on the market. New doesn't always Read More...
Posted 07 May 09 10:48 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 04 May 09 12:24 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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Alameda,CA Open House at 3227 Madison Street on April 19
East End of Alameda - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3227 Madison Street on April 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . This is a very charming bungalow deep in the heart of the East End neighborhood of Alameda with it's tree lined streets and Read More...
Posted 12 April 09 03:25 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 06 April 09 01:32 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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Any offers must be presented
I am writing this post today after my open houses because I feel something needs to be cleared up. Today I had a gentleman with his family come through our listing at 333 Channing Way who said the price was out of his range. His out of town agent has Read More...
Posted 24 August 08 04:19 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 09 July 08 09:23 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 25 June 08 04:55 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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Open House in Harbor Bay Isle on Sunday
Harbor Bay Isle, Alameda - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 713 Baywood Road on June 8 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information Read More...
Posted 01 June 08 04:23 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 09 April 08 08:28 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 29 March 08 08:35 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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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...
Posted 30 January 08 12:01 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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Appeal to Your Buyers' Emotions
I found a good article about preparing your home for sale that is right on the mark, enjoy. Most of us have an emotional attachment to our home, and while this is a good thing, it is best if we can be detached from it when it comes to the sale of our Read More...
Posted 13 January 08 11:15 by Chuck and Nancy Bianchi | 0 Comments   
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