Alameda California Real Estate Blog

Last Saturday's golf outing was a great day as is any day on the links. Aside from a hiccup in everyone's start times the day went off without a hitch and everyone had a good time. The Chuck Corica municipal course was a hub of activity that day. There were two other tournaments being played and we had to wait for those in the earlier to ...

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/  

[photo:listing:2311559] 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 ...

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 the tedious and time consuming process leading up to a foreclosure in which a owner attempts to ...

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 average homeowner moves roughly ever 7 years or so. I've been where I'm at for ...

Save the date Friday May 16th for the 8th Annual Island Classic golf tournament of which I am a co-chair again. Very profitable sponsoring opportunities are available starting from as low as $150 for a tee or green sign and I just happen to have a flier I can pass along if you are interested.You also may want to put together your own foursome or ...

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 can qualify for a loan, but everchanging rules and guidelines require they constantly stay in ...

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 true…The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a ...

[photo:listing:1469174] 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 lined street and two blocks from either the ...

[calendar:2007-11-11 2007-11-11] Bay Farm Island, Alameda  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1126 Fontana Drive on November 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Just step right into this "F" model which has just been updated. From the new vinyl floor entryway to the paint and carpet nothing has been overlooked. The kitchen ...