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Vallejoans Celebrate 2008's Fourth of July Spectacular.

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:46:33 -0500

Come one, come all.

All Vallejoans and tourist are cordially invited to attend our city's all day 2008's, Fourth of July celebration. There will be activities planned for all ages. The festivities will kick off at 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Tennessee and Broadway with a parade presented by the Vallejo Parade Association. The parade theme this year is 'DREAMS'. The Reviewing Stand will be located in the 300 block of Georgia Street. The parade will feature giant puppets honoring our city's history and its name-sake General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and his wife Doña Francisca Benicia Carrillo.

All other activities will continue at the Marina Green located in proximity to the Vallejo Waterfront. You can expect to enjoy beautiful weather and comfortable temperatures. Temperatures should be in the mid 70's during the day and in the mid 50's in the evening.

Scheduled Performances Include:

The Steve Logoteta's Band

The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra Brass Ensemble

The Askari Sowonde Productions

Special Events You Do Not Want To Miss!

Our 12th Annual Great Vallejo Ducky Derby

The Boy Scout Troop 77 Color Guard Presentation

The Finale: Find Your Favorite Spot Before Dusk And Enjoy Some Spectacular Fireworks After Dark (Sponsored by Food 4 Less).

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You will find for your personal enjoyment: Children Activities, Vendors Booths, Food Concession Booths, Beer and Wine and more.

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A Special Thanks To:

'Food 4 Less'

'TEAM SUPERSTORES'

'Time-Herald'

'Lennar Mare Island'

'Triad Community'

Have a Great Fourth of July.

Come Home To The Historical Mare Island. Vallejo, CA

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:34:27 -0500

Dionne R. Morgan | REALTY WORLD Solano Realty | dionne@dionnemorgan.com | 707 386-1184

633 Kirkland Avenue, Vallejo, CA

SPACIOUS ‘LENNAR’ DREAM HOME WON’T LAST-SEE IT NOW!

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $445,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,496
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	4,704 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

THIS MAY BE THE OPPORTUNITY
YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT!
PLENTY OF ROOM FOR LIVING
GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING & GREAT INVESTMENT!
SEE THIS 2496 SQ. FT. 4 BDRM/ 3 FULL BATH BUILT IN 2005
Imagine living the American dream on the historical MARE ISLAND.
Now imagine a quality built spacious home at a fraction of the original price.

YOU WILL LOVE ITS YESTERYEARS' ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN W/ ITS NOSTALGIC FRONT PORCH. GOURMET KITCHEN W/ ISLAND, PLENTY OF CABINETS, PANTRY, , GRANITE COUNTERTOPS EVERYWHERE & GRANITE IN ALL BATHS , MASTER SUITE W/ WALK-IN CLOSET, GRANITE COUNTERS, SUNKEN TUB & CONVENIENT UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY, AIR CONDITIONING. LOTS OF EXTRAS YOU WILL ENJOY.

OFFERED AT ONLY - $445,000
SEE TODAY OR GONE TOMORROW!

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Living room	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Granite countertop	Laundry area - inside
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

HISTORICAL MARE ISLAND GOLF COURSE A STONE'S THROW AWAY.

TOURO UNIVERSITY ONLY A FEW BLOCKS AWAY.

VALLEJO BAYLINK FERRY

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Dionne R. Morgan

REALTY WORLD Solano Realty

dionne@dionnemorgan.com

707 386-1184

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 16, 2008, 3:12pm PDT

Spacious 'Lennar' Dream Home - Won't Last!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:18:31 -0500

This may be the opportunity you've been dreaming about!

Plenty Of Room For Living, Great For Entertaining & Great investment!

See This 2496 sq. ft. 4 bdrm/ 3 Full Bath Built in 2005

· Imagine living the American dream on the historical Mare Island.

· Now imagine a quality built spacious home at a fraction of the original price.

You will love its yesteryears' architectural design w/ its nostalgic front porch. Gourmet Kitchen w/ Island, Plenty of Cabinets, Pantry, Granite counter tops everywhere & Granite in all baths, Master suite w/ sunken tub, upstairs laundry & air conditioning. Lots of extras you will enjoy.

Historical Mare Island golf course and Touro university only a few blocks away.

OFFERED AT ONLY - $445,000

See today or gone tomorrow!

Directions: west on Tennessee, cross mare island bridge continue west on ‘G' St. left @ Azuar, Right @ flagship & right @ Kirkland

A day of of remembrance. Thank a Veteran for their contribution.

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:51:47 -0500

Memorial day is not just a day for barbeques and fireworks. It is a day of remembrance. It was a day set aside to give honor to soldiers that have participated in protecting our boundaries and maintaining the freedoms we all enjoy. Many of these soldiers made the ultimatum sacrifice and laid down their lives as an indication of the love for this country.

Last month I was in Annapolis. Maryland. While I was there I made my second trip to Washington D.C. My purpose was not to visit as a tourist but as a grateful citizen. I wanted to pay tribute to all our soldiers the living and the dead.

Every citizen should have the opportunity to visit our nations' capital. Thereare so many monuments as a reminder of history. Thee most touching monuments for me are the Vietnam Wall with thousands and thousands of names representing a lost lives.The other two are the Korean War Monument and the new World War Two Monument. It certainly help me to understand the great sacrafice so many brave men and women have made on our behalf. I am indebted to each soldier that the monuments represents and to those soldiers that have no monument.

Freedom Is Not Free.

Call a veteran this week and thank them for their service to this country.

You will be glad you did. Please tell me about your call.

Have a safe, happy and memorable Memorial Day

Buyer's Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity!!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:07:15 -0500

BUYERS - DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS MARKET!

The media reports daily that we are in a "Buyer's Market". If you are considering purchasing a home in Solano County, congratulations, but don't be left in the dark. At this moment there are some exciting opportunities and wonderful homes available. Get the information you need to maximize this life-changing opportunity.

I T I S A B U Y E R S' M A R K E T A N D A S E L L E R S' O P P O R T U N I T Y ! !

SOME QUESTIONS YOU MAY WANT ANSWERS TO ARE:

• What exactly is a Buyer's Market? The Market favors the Buyers. The quantity of

homes available simply exceeds the pool of buyers. In essence: Buyers have an

advantage. They have more choices, less competition and most homes are

aggressively price.

• How can I benefit from the current market? Take advantage of the current

window of opportunity. Seek the professional help of a REALTOR® and a

Lender. Know your limitations. Determine your budget. Set your goals. Establish

your criteria. Launch your search. Find your dream home. Make an optimistic

and reasonable offer based on factual market information.

• Why should I purchase a home now? Now is a great time to take advantage of

this market by working with a Real Estate Professional. Prices and interest rates

are low. Home ownership typically provides tax advantages. Sellers are very

accommodating. Explore your options and find a home that fits in your budget.

• Who can help me maximize my edge in this Market? Seek professional guidance.

Select someone that will advise you, communicate with you, assist you every step

of the way and will negotiate in your best interest.

Happy home hunting!

I am never too busy to assist you in your Real Estate needs.

Call me now! (707) 386-1184

Are Foreclosures Like Bad Apples?

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:20:35 -0600

Are Foreclosures like bad apples? Unfortunately we are all affected by the housing market in one way or another. All homes in the neighborhood are adversely affected. Foreclosed Homes and Short Sales become the comps for the area. These homes were once only the exception but they now are the rule. The bigger tragedy is Foreclosed Homes prices have resulted in the plummeting prices of other homes in the area. An immediate resolution is needed in order to restore our local, state and national economy to a sense of normalcy.

California State SB926 emergency legislation by Senator Don Perata designed to aid the ailing housing market and slow foreclosures failed on Wednesday.

Had the measure been successful it would have simply required the Governor's signature and it would have been activated immediately.

THE BILL was basically designed to:

•· Ease the foreclosure crisis

•· Remedy the sub-prime problems

•· Prevent further lose of home values

•· To restore the State tax revenue base.

A two-third majority vote was required. The final tally of 25-14 resulted in a razor-thin lost. Twenty-seven votes were needed to pass the Bill. It was clearly a party line split. All the Senate's (25) Democrats voted for, while 14 of the 15 Republican were opposed. It is sad in deed that there is no immediate resolution in sight to remedy the State's current dilemma.

Those that have not been impacted or don't think this is situation is a crisis probably have nothing to lose. For those of us that do, I highly recommend you contact your local or state representative regarding this matter. I leave you to ponder the question: Is the current housing market crisis the modern day Titanic?

Critical times require critical measures.

UPDATE: See and Hear First Hand Sixty Minutes House of Cards- Stockton, CA

Why wait? You could be home by now!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:34:39 -0600

SEE THIS ONE TODAY AT :

1248 DELWOOD AVENUE - VALLEJO, CA

START PACKING!

Seller says Sell! - Price slashed to $419,000!

This Roomy Rancher Has Plenty Of Room For Living and Great For Entertaining.

ENJOY THESE GREAT ADDITIONS: Beautiful Granite Kitchen Counters w/ Harmonizing Cabinetry/Spacious Family Room/4th Bedroom/3rd Bath/Access Hall

FEATURES YOU WILL APPRECIATE: A Deep Jetted Soaking Tub, Dual Pane Windows/ Tile Flooring/ Newly Installed Carpet/ Central Heat/ Arched Doorways/ Skylights/ Ceiling Fans Throughout /Bonus Hot Tub w/ Detached Deck/ Low Maintenance Yard

Congratulation to Vallejo's Mare Island Toastmasters on Their New Location.

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:36:38 -0600

VALLEJO, CA - MARE ISLAND TOASTMASTERS®

Toastmasters Meet At
Sereno Village Apartments' Community Center
750 Sereno Avenue - Vallejo, CA 94589

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO EMERGE YOURSELF INTO A GROUP
THAT IS ALL ABOUT YOU BEING ALL YOU CAN BE!

Meetings Are Held Thursdays AtP.M.
For Further Information Contact the VIP of Membership at (707) 553-7933

© 1998-2007 Toastmasters International

Wonderful Opportunity in Vallejo, CA. What are you waiting for? Make an offer

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:19:50 -0600

PLEASE DROP BY AND PREVIEW THIS ONE.

Open House Saturday and Sunday Jan. 26th & Jan. 27th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Refreshment will be served. Enter a Drawing for three $50 Costco Gift certificates.

Dionne R. Morgan | REALTY WORLD Solano Realty | 707 386-1184

Delwood Avenue, Vallejo, CA

Why wait? YOU COULD BE HOME BY NOW!! Seller says Sell-Price slashed! This Roomy Rancher Has Plenty Of Room For Living-Great For Entertaining.

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $419,000

Year Built	1954
Sq Footage	1,825
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,663 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

ENJOY THESE GREAT ADDITIONS: Beautiful Granite Kitchen Counters w/ Harmonizing Cabinetry/Spacious Family Room/4th Bedroom/3rd Bath/Access Hall

FEATURES YOU WILL APPRECIATE: A Deep Jetted Soaking Tub, Dual Pane Windows/ Tile Flooring/ Newly Installed Carpet/ Central Heat/ Arched Doorways/ Skylights/ Ceiling Fans Throughout /Bonus Hot Tub w/ Detached Deck/ Low Maintenance Yard

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Granite countertop	Laundry area - garage	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

See This 1,825 sq. ft. 4 Bdrm/3 Full Bath Ranch-Styled Home Now!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Dionne R. Morgan

REALTY WORLD Solano Realty

707 386-1184

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 23, 2008, 7:15pm PST

I Am Proud To Be A Citizen Of Vallejo, California!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:14:47 -0600

VALLEJO IN POSITIVE SPOTLIGHTS!

I am not typically politically vocal. Without a second thought I am making an exception.

I will tell you why. Throughout the campaigning, the debate forums and finally the tallying of votes, we have all seen the good, the bad and the ugly. God don't like ugly and I don't either!

Vallejo has been on an election campaign roller coaster for months. The media and the surrounding communities have observed us from afar. Many people have scratched their heads and wondered what are we made of. I too have been confused and concerned. Let it be known that the roller coaster ride has come to a sudden and crashing end. The climax has been molded into a historical event for our city.

The recent Mayor’s election process was a tough and hard fought four-way race. In spite of the many obstacles and strange turns of events Osby Davis exhibited great faith and courage. He was victorious in the end by a mere two votes. If his actions and steadfast beliefs are any indication of his faith in Vallejo’s call for new leadership I look forward to him implementing Vallejo’s call for a progressive change.

Deep down the citizens of Vallejo did not want more of the same. They want to reach out and touch the dream. They want to taste and enjoy the good life, right here and right now. They want to participate in a new vision and witness an exciting age for our city. Let it be known change is conditional. Change will not come overnight. Let us all get on the bandwagon. We must work collectively and expeditiously. Then and only then can we step back and marvel at the fruit of our cooperative efforts.

My dream is that the city of Vallejo and the unique communities within its boundaries reap growth and prosperity from all of our efforts. I see a bright and glorious horizon for Vallejo. I for one want to be a part of it. At this moment I am extremely proud to be a citizen of Vallejo. I sincerely hope you share the same pride.

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO
Vallejo, CA

Vallejo, CA - Mare Island Toastmasters® Invites You to Join Them.

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:09:53 -0600

Vallejo, CA Mare Island - Toastmasters®

Meetings Are Held

Thursdays 7:30 P.M.

Sereno Village Apartments Community Center - 750 Sereno Avenue - Vallejo,CA 94589

This is a great opportunity to emerge yourself into a group

that all about you being all you can be.

Join Us Today You will be Proud You Did!

Find a Toastmaster Club Location Near You.

Take advantage of all of these FREE RESOURCES!

Click On Satellite Map For Location And Club Information.

If you need assistance with your Communication Skills or

If you need help polishing your Presentation Techniques

Just a taste of what TOASTMASTERS^®can do for you!

Five Simple Strategies To Motivate Your Listener.

Vallejo, CA - Mare Island Toastmasters®

Invites You To Be All You Can Be

Marketing A Home During The Holiday Season

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:53:08 -0600

We have now arrived at the holiday season. This is a time when many people are distracted by the hustle and bustle of finding the perfect gift for love ones and friends. Man's drive to achieve property ownership Has reflected throughout history. What could be a greater gift?
The Buyer that shop for a home during the holiday season typically has very little competition.
There is absolutely no question about it
       Our Housing Market has changed
       Our Economy has changed
       More importantly: Our Country has changed.
Fear not! The innate human desire for homeownership has not changed. One thing that most of us want is to own our own piece of the rock. We simply must have our own corner of the planet. There is nothing more pleasurable, nothing more rewarding than coming home at the end of the day to your own home.
Think about it whenever individuals come into a windfall of cash the first thing on their list is a dream house.
                                                             REALITY CHECK
In the current marketplace: There are very few buyers purchasing with windfalls winning or inheritances. They are relying on their ability to secure a loan appraised to value.

                                    So What Is A Seller To Do To Maximize The Season's Opportunities?
Home purchases have definitely slowed and there are limited buyers in many marketplaces. Keep your mind open and don't miss out on a qualified buyer.
Price the home logically not emotionally. Accept that your property value has been impacted by the mortgage crisis, short sales and loan foreclosures.
Maintain the curb appeal of the property. Keep the interior inviting, fresh and clean (free of dust, cobwebs and bugs).
Know the market. Stay current with the competing homes in your neighborhood and beyond.
Sellers, see your home through the eyes of the Buyer. The prospective buyers have child-like sparkles in their eyes. Set the stage to fulfill their fantasy. Remember you have one chance to make a first impression.
To All: Have a very, very happy holiday season.

Newsflash 'Toastmasters®' Fall 2007 Conference Comes To Vallejo, CA!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 03:24:36 -0500

TOASTMASTERS^®

District 57

Fall 2007 Conference

"Lift Your Voice"

COMES TO VALLEJO, CA

Saturday, November 17, 2007

8:00am - 5:00pm

CAL MARITIME

200 Maritime Academy Drive

Vallejo, CA

Open To The Public Registration at Door: $80.00 (Lunch Included)

Allen Klein, Mr. Jollytologist®, will be the featured Keynote Speaker. Allen has a Master's Degree, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association and is a 2007 Hunter College Hall of Fame honoree. He is also the recipient of the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award.

As a nationally recognized humor expert, an award-winning speaker and best selling author, ALLEN demonstrates to his audiences that the utilization of humor can help them face the changes and challenges in their work and home life.

This is a great opportunity to emerge yourself into a group

that all about you being all you can be-.

Join Us Today You will be Proud you did!

Find a Toastmaster Club Location Near You.

Take advantage of all of these FREE RESOURCES!

Click On Satellite Map For Location And Club Information.

If you need assistance with your Communication Skills or

If you need help polishing your Presentation Techniques

Just a taste of what TOASTMASTERS^®can do for you!

Five Simple Strategies To Motivate Your Listener.

The 10 Commandments of Communication

1248 Delwood Avenue - Vallejo, CA 94591

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:03:47 -0500

Dionne R. Morgan | REALTY WORLD Solano Realty | 707 386-1184

Delwood Avenue, Vallejo, CA

YOU COULD BE HOME BY NOW!! Plenty Of Room For Living-Great For Entertaining. This Roomy Rancher is conveniently located.

4 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $435,000

Year Built	1954
Sq Footage	1,825
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,663 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	Tile floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Granite countertop	Laundry area - garage	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

See This 1,825 sq. ft. 4 Bdrm/3 Full Bath Ranch-Styled Home Now!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Dionne R. Morgan

REALTY WORLD Solano Realty

707 386-1184

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 27, 2007, 9:25pm PDT

Say Hello To Our Newest Addition- who would have thought our family would be this BIG!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:21:46 -0500

I can't believe it. We have a new addition, fresh from Fairfield, CA.

May I introduce you to Vickey Williams-Jones. She is a REALTOR(R) with a 'Twist' or should I say with a 'Flip'. She specializes in Short-term Real Estate Investments.

This is her first Cyberspace Real Estate community experience. Please make sure you give her a ActiveRain welcome. You can leave her a hello here while she gets settled in or drop by at http://activerain.com/vickey11

Please, please Give a Warm Welcome to My first Invitee!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:01:33 -0500

I am so excited to introduce each of you to my first invitee. She is a hands-on Vacaville CA REALTOR(R) with a great sense of humor. Basically, she knows how to take care of business and still have a great time while doing it. I know she will be a true asset and you will love her. She is going to fit right in.

To the ActiveRain Community I proudly present to you the one and only Amanda Lynne Mills. Please make her feel at home. Leave her a warm welcome here or drop by http://activerain.com/amandalynne

Sellers, Don't Miss Out On This Rare Opportunity! Cordially, Your Agent...

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:53:31 -0500

Failure To Maximize Your Home's Appeal In This Market Is A Losing Proposition For All Involved.

There simply too many other options! Buyer's will turn up their nose and keep going. I really believe that selling property is a joint effort. As a REALTOR®, I cannot afford to invest my time, efforts and financial resources where there is no serious commitment on the part of my client.

The purchase of a home is a major event. The Buyer's decisions are logically, emotionally and /or financially based. When a prospective buyer is weighing a decision to buy or not to buy,

Your home should be screaming "Pick Me, Pick Me!"

In today's market where some Sellers (are upside down) actually owe more than the property's market value. Many Sellers just don't see the benefit of making an investment in preparing the home for sale. In most cases, the Seller has completely tapped the equity from the property and there is no obvious incentive to putting any additional capital on the table.

There's a lot to lose with such an attitude. Time and money! This is a market that requires team work and commitment on behalf of both the Seller and the Agent. Seller's resistance can result in lack of traffic, loss of opportunities, and lengthy days on the market. The worst case scenario is the home's failure to sell. I once listed a property that sold for a lot less than a similar property in the same subdivision because the seller would not properly prepare the home for sale. Fortunately, because it was a Seller's market I was able to secure more than the offering price. Ironically, when my Sellers began looking for their own home they were very particular buyers (they wanted everything in mint condition).

Currently in my community home sales are half of what they were last year. This is clearly not a Seller's market! Seller's, don't miss out. Just for a moment, put yourself in the prospective Buyer's shoes. Now take the Buyer's tour. Will your home meet the test? Will it compete with the rest?

What message does your home scream loud and clear?

VALLEJO, CA IS IN THE SPOTLIGHTS!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:46:58 -0500

Vallejo, California

It is now a done deal VALLEJO is a three-college town!

Solano Community College celebrated the grand opening celebration of the Vallejo College Campus on September 15, 2007. The new $22.3 million beautiful 40,000 sq. ft. facility Campus is located at 545 Columbus Parkway in Vallejo. In 2002 Vallejo voters passed Measure 'G' to partially fund the land, the campus and to allow for future development.

The Governing Board named the administration building at the new Vallejo Center in memory of Governing Board Trustee, Bill Thurston. Not only was he was instrumental in the passage of Measure 'G'. he had a deep passion for education. As a result of his efforts and all those that shared his vision Vallejo, Benicia and surrounding community will now have an accessible community college.

The Ribbon Cutting and the Dedication of the Bill Thurston Building was a free public event. The celebration was well represented by Mr. Bill Thurston's family, friends and colleagues. The event was also well attended by the general public, local, county and state officials.

What a beautiful campus. The classrooms and labs were so inviting. I just had to try the high-back chairs. Ahhh... the cushions were so comfy. Not like any school furniture from grade school to college I was ever accustomed to. This will be a very, very busy campus. Classes begin October 15, 2007. There's a seat for you.

The new Vallejo College Campus campus along with the California Maritime Academy and TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA proudly make us a three-college town. I applaude all that participated in this great dream come true.

To prepare or not to prepare? There is no option!

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:47:36 -0500

I recently listed a home that was suffering from lack of curb appeal. I was confident that with a little effort and elbow grease we could spruce the home up and highlight it's good features. The home would be quite inviting to passer-byers. I spent a great deal of time explaining to the seller that in this market first impressions are key. I also emphasized that the prospective buyer's perception of the property would determine the offering price.

Once a prospective buyer enter the home I do not want them to be disappointed. I believe in staging as well. I believe so strongly in staging that I provide professional consultation to all my seller's. If they elect not to use a stager, at least they have an idea what we need to do to prepare the home for market.

Well I guess my buyer were too agreeable. I received a phone call of reluctance. My seller's said they want to do the bare minimum no more, no less. I will not address a matter this serious over the phone. So I will calmly do my due diligence in person. I know if it is about the money now, it will be about the money in the end. In this market you have to fight to get the attention of the masses. I have seen so many homes that lack the simplest maintenance. Low effort = low return!

To prepare or not to prepare? There is no option!

Is It A Case Of Fraud, Foolishness or Greed?

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:37:14 -0500

I was referred by a client to a friend that desperately needed to sell a home. The owner had received a ‘Notice of Default' and was suffering extreme financial distress. The home had been purchased as a real estate investment at a ‘No-Money-Down' friends and family party. The invite was similar to a Houseware party and the atmosphere was comparable to an auction.

The only two conditions the buyer had to meet were prequalification of credit and a pre-established fico score. The Buyer had a choice of several properties that were offered sight unseen. Another twist was that the current seller would retain residency as a tenant and pay the new buyer cash at closing in exchange for a lease with option-to-buy (back) in one year.

The R.E. broker acting as a Dual Agent was also the Lender. Finally, the Broker had one more hat. He was also the Property Manager. Supposedly, he also handled the collection of the mortgage payment.

Based on the Lender's statement the mortgage payments had never been made.

My first observation was that the house had been considerable overpriced, even if it was in the best shape. Unfortunately the house suffered from years of neglect. It was overrun with years of rubbish both inside and outside. It was a nightmare of the worst kind.

A legal matter, more than likely, but my question... is it a Case of Fraud, Foolishness or Greed?

It Will Be Official September 15, 2007

Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:05:51 -0500

Announcing the Grand Opening of Solano Community College, ‘Vallejo Campus'.

Solano Community College will be celebrating the grand opening celebration of the Vallejo College Campus on September 15, 2007. Open house is 10:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. The Ribbon Cutting and the Dedication of the Bill Thurston Building is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. This is a free event and the public is cordially invited to participate in the celebration.

The Campus is located at 545 Columbus Parkway in Vallejo.

This $22.3 million beautiful 40,000 sq. ft. facility is a somewhat of a homecoming for Solano Community College. It was in 1945 when the first campus opened in Vallejo. The new campus along with the California Maritime Academy and TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA will proudly make us a three college town.