I'm challenging you to fight fair! Can you? - 08/30/11 07:06 PM
Bryan's blogs are very thoughtful, informative and interesting.  In his current blog he mentions controversial blogs and how people comment on those blogs.  He is lobbying for a balanced, polite and measured approach to comments.  People can disagree and should if they have another opinion about a blog.  But they should not be disagreeable in their response.  We should play nice when we comment.
Via Bryan Robertson, Los Altos REALTOR Los Altos Real Estate - Homes For Sale (Sereno Group - Los Altos):
Have you ever seen something written, heard someone say something, or seen something that rubbed you the wrong way?  Sure!  … (8 comments)

KINDERGARTEN MEMORIES - 08/29/11 12:28 AM

KINDERGARTEN MEMORIES
 

 
KINDERGARTEN MEMORIES   Unfortunately, I didn't go to kindergarten so I have no memories of kindergarten.  The year I was ready to enter kindergarten the school district changed the rules and I was too old for kindergarten.  Imagine being five and being too old, but not too mature, for kindergarten.  I often think that had I attended kindergarten I would have been a more disciplined person. 
 
 
 
So I have no memories of playing in the little kids' sandbox, no wonderful stories of bonding with my peers over crayons and clay. I was denied … (15 comments)

Buyers Question: Can I Be Apply for a FHA Loan if I’m in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? - 08/26/11 03:41 PM
 
Susan Jackson has some important advice for people considering buying a home while in bankruptcy.
I was recently approached by a friend who has a family member in this situation.  Susan answers my friend's and other's question.
Via Susan Jackson (America's Network Realty Group, Inc):
A buyer recently called and asked about a home on our website.  We discussed the features of the home, the amenities in the subdivision, the schools and the local area.  He seemed quite please that home and area would fulfill his needs.
After further discussion, he stated that currently he is in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and … (5 comments)

How to Discover Your Blog Purpose - 08/25/11 07:11 PM
 
Rebekah Radice is at it again.  She has posted a blog suggesting what we should do to find our blogging mojo.  Finding your passion and conveying your passion in your blog will result in more readers whom you want to attract and better SEO.  She has the answers or at least the important questions we should be asking ourselves about what our purpose is when we blog.
 
 
 
Via Rebekah Radice Colorado Springs FHA Loan 203k, VA Mortgage, Loan Pre-Approval (Benchmark Mortgage, Colorado Springs FHA, VA, Pre-Approval):
Finding the purpose behind your blog is vital for early success. It can increase … (2 comments)

Preparing for Two Scenarios.....Where are you going Irene? - 08/24/11 04:54 PM
 
 
Amy Hahn has written a very timely post about preparing for Hurricane Irene.  She has provided information about compiling an emergency kit and what you should think about when a hurricane is forecast.
 
As I keep saying, we all have events that occur in our areas including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, tsunamis. volcanoes and even terrorists' attacks.  We should all be prepared for a natural or unnatural disaster.  It is only prudent.
 
 
 
Via Amy Hahn, REALTOR, Crystal Coast, NC (Pine Knoll Shores Realty):
Preparing for Two Scenarios on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina

 
… (2 comments)

My client IS pre-approved. .........or NOT - 08/24/11 04:04 PM
 
Debra Garvin just posted about pre-approval letters and whether they are worth the paper they are written on.  She correctly points out that, unless an application has been submitted and an underwriter has reviewed the application, the pre-approval letter is in her words a "glorified pre-qualification letter."
So when a buyer's agent submits an offer with a pre-approval letter, you better examine the pre-approval letter very carefully and contact the lender to be sure it really is a pre-approval letter.
 
 
 
 
Via Deborah "Dee Dee" Garvin New American Mortgage (New American Mortgage):
Most agents declare “My client IS pre-approved.”  … (5 comments)

How To Prepare For A Hurricane - 08/23/11 06:52 PM
Kwee Huset wrote a fabulous blog about being prepared for a hurricane.  This is very important information for people on the Gulf Coast and the East Coast.   As a Californian we are constantly inundated with earthquake preparedness information. The Red Cross tells us that we should have a kit, make a plan and learn CPR and basic first aid. 
Well, everyone has some event where they live that requires prior preparation, whether it be hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, fires, tsunamis or volcanoes.  We all need to be prepared by having a kit, making a plan and at the very least learning CPR and basic first aid. 
… (3 comments)

Check your Home after an Earthquake (Phoenixville, PA) - 08/23/11 06:34 PM
David Artigliere wrote a very useful blog about checking your home after an earthquake.  This is very important information since earthquakes are not common in Virginia and other the Eastern cities.  We in California, where earthquakes are more common, are constantly inundated with earthquake preparedness information. The Red Cross tells us that we should have a kit, make a plan and learn CPR and basic first aid. 
Well, everyone has some event that requires prior preparation, whether it be earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, tsunamis or volcanoes.  We all need to be prepared by having a kit, making a plan and … (2 comments)

GOOD NEWS FOR CASTRO VALLEY HOME BUYERS - 08/22/11 04:52 PM

GOOD NEWS FOR CASTRO VALLEY HOME BUYERS
 


GOOD NEWS FOR CASTRO VALLEY HOME BUYERS The Median Sold Price for three bedroom homes in Castro Valley is at the lowest level since 2004. According to Clarius Market Metrics data the medium sold price for three bedroom homes is about $380,000.00.  Essentially, that means that half of three bedrooms sold for less than $380,000 and half sold for more than that amount.
 
 

 
The number of three bedroom properties on the market now is about 160.  This is the perfect time for Castro Valley buyers to … (7 comments)

GOOD NEWS FOR SAN LEANDRO SINGLE FAMILY HOME BUYERS - 08/22/11 03:31 PM
GOOD NEWS F0R SAN LEANDRO SINGLE FAMILY HOME BUYERS
 
GOOD NEWS FOR SAN LEANDRO SINGLE FAMILY HOME BUYERS  The median sales price for single family homes in San Leandro has steadily declined since the second quarter of 2008.  Median prices for single family homes are now at their lowest, at a little under $300,000.  With the interest rates at also at the lowest levels and prices so low this is the perfect time for a buyer to be looking for a home in San Leandro.
 

 
 
 
San Leandro is a vibrant community which stretches from … (0 comments)

GOOD NEWS OAKLAND CONDO MARKET IMPROVING - 08/21/11 11:36 PM
 
GOOD NEWS OAKLAND CONDO MARKET IMPROVING
 
 
GOOD NEWS OAKLAND CONDO MARKET IMPROVING  The number of condos for sale in Oakland is still high at 231, but the sales of condos has increased from last year.  The actual number of condos sold has increased from 41 units sold in July 2010 to 60 units sold in July 2011.  The trend for increased sales in looking up even with a slight dip in July, which may be due to vacations.
 
 
 
 
The Months Supply of Inventory chart shows a steady decrease of inventory from a high of … (6 comments)

GOOD NEWS ALAMEDA CONDOS FOR SALE UNDER $200,000 - 08/21/11 07:22 PM
 
 
GOOD NEWS ALAMEDA CONDOS FOR SALE UNDER $200,000
 
GOOD NEWS ALAMEDA CONDOS UNDER $200,000  As of today there are 15 condos under $200,000 for sale in Alameda.  Half (8) have been on the market for more than 45 days.  Rates are low, so it is still a good time for buyers to buy a condo in Alameda.
 
 
The Monthly Supply of Inventory of condo priced less than $200,000 had declined from the July, 2010 high of 6.5 months to the present Monthly Supply Inventory of a little over 3 months.
 
 MSI figure represents the … (2 comments)

A Contract With The Right Contractor - 08/18/11 06:39 PM
Noemi Cardoso has excellent advice for homeowners who are in the process of renovating their home or for new investors.  I particularly think her advice to check the contractor's current projects to see the materials and subs they use.  Insurance is another important item to ask the contractor about. 
Via Noemi Cardoso (RE/MAX Patriot Properties):

Homeowners in the process of overseeing their first property renovation are in for a real treat as they get a crash course in working with contactors. While most are professionals who are dedicated to doing the best possible job, there are some out there waiting to … (2 comments)

ALAMEDA WALKS - OLD ALAMEDA ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT - 08/18/11 06:19 PM

ALAMEDA WALKS - OLD ALAMEDA ORIGINAL SETTLEMENT

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department sponsors ALAMEDA WALKS a program started in 2003.  According to Patrick Russi, Recreation Supervisor, the goal of Alameda Walks was to get people out of their homes on Saturday mornings for a little exercise and a chance to learn a little about the city of Alameda.
 
DENNIS EVANOSKY AND ERIC KOS
 
Alameda Walks - Old Alameda Original Settlement will meet at the corner of Encinal Avenue and High Street on Saturday, August 20 at 9 am.  The walk will be lead by Dennis Evanosky … (6 comments)

ALAMEDA PARKS - LITTLEJOHN PARK - 08/17/11 10:04 PM

ALAMEDA PARKS - LITTLEJOHN PARK
 
 
ALAMEDA PARKS - LITTLEJOHN PARK   Littlejohn Park was the first park in Alameda developed entirely with federal funds.  It featured a new approach to park development, with contoured lawns, lush landscaping and modern facilities.  The Park opened in 1976 as Buena Vista Park and was rededicated in 1993 in memory of Elector Littlejohn, a prominent member of Alameda's African American Community.  It is one of only two parks named for women in Alameda.
 

 
THE PARK FEATURES CONTOURED LAWNS WITH MODERN FACILITIES
 
The northside area around the park was originally owned by the … (2 comments)

LAKE TAHOE - HEY VEGAS BOB, HOW ARE THESE VIEWS? - 08/15/11 06:18 PM
 
 
LAKE TAHOE - HEY VEGAS BOB,  HOW ARE THESE VIEWS?
 
LAKE TAHOE - HEY VEGAS BOB,  HOW ARE THESE VIEWS?  Vegas Bob wrote a blog with video of Lake Tahoe titled "What do my Associate & Friends Want from Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz?  Breath-Taking Video of Lake Tahoe?"  It seem that we were both at Lake Tahoe at about the same time and while he took breath taking video I took pictures and video of the Lake from a different perspective.
 
In case you don't know,  Lake Tahoe sits on the border of California and Nevada and … (10 comments)

5 Steps To Being A Good Landlord -- And Why It Is In Your Best Interest To Do So - 08/14/11 10:44 PM
Chris Hooks provides some vital step for a landlord or someone thinking of becoming a landlord. The job of being a landlord is a difficult job which requires skills that Chris enumerates in her blog. 
Landlords should copy this post and keep it handy to refer to when a problem arises with a tenant.
 
Via Chris Hooks, Salem County, NJ Realtor, Broker Associate (Coldwell Banker Pino Agency):
5 Steps To Being A Good Landlord -- And Why It Is In Your Best Interest To Do So
1) Make sure you have what it takes to be a good landlord:  great communication skills, proper … (0 comments)

ALAMEDA WALKS - LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD - 08/11/11 11:29 PM

ALAMEDA WALKS - LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
 
The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department sponsors ALAMEDA WALKS a program started in 2003.  According to Patrick Russi, Recreation Supervisor, the goal of Alameda Walks was to get people out of their homes on Saturday mornings for a little exercise and a chance to learn a little about the city of Alameda.
 
Alameda Walks - Lincoln Park Neighborhood will meet at the the entrance to Lincoln Park at 9 am.  The walk be lead by Robert Perricone will last for an hour and a half walk.  


ENTRANCE TO LINCOLN PARK … (12 comments)

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON SECOND GRADERS IN ALAMEDA - 08/11/11 11:01 PM
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON SECOND GRADERS IN ALAMEDA 
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON SECOND GRADERS IN ALAMEDA   Edison School has sent out the school supply list for second graders:

Mr. Sketch markers - flat not pointed (10 pack) 1 set of thin markers(colored) 1 set colored pencils - sharpened 1 black felt pen(no Sharpies) 10 - #2 pencils - sharpened 1 Pink Pearl type eraser 1 large glue stick 1 - 4 oz bottle white glue 1 pair scissors 1 plastic pencil box (5 x 8 in) 2 flat folders with pockets 1 box facial tissue 1 bottle … (0 comments)

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON KINDERGARTNERS AND FIRST GRADERS - 08/11/11 01:57 PM
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON KINDERGARTNERS AND FIRST GRADERS
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON KINDERGARTNERS AND FIRST GRADERS  Edison School has sent out the school supply list for Kindergartners and First Graders:
 
KINDERGARTNERS SUPPLY LIST:
2 Flat Folders with pockets with child's name on front Crayola "Write Start" coloring pencils(8 pack) 2 thin washable black markers 12 Large glue sticks 1 pink pearl eraser 1 Box facial tissues 3 boxes baby wipes 1 - 4 pack dry erase markers 1 pair Fiskar scissors Girls - 1 small box Ziplock baggies Girls - 1 bottle liquid soap with … (4 comments)

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS - 08/11/11 01:45 AM
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR EDISON THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS

Edison Elementery School in Alameda has send out the school supply list for third and fourth graders:
Supply List for Third Graders:


1 pencil box (5 x 8 in) 1 set of colored pencils 1 set of thin markers 1 set of regular size markers 1 scissors 1 black monart pen 2 glue sticks 2 folders 5 - 10 #2 pencils- sharpened 1 - 4 oz bottle Elmer's glue 1 box facial tissue 1 small, personal pencil sharpener with enclosure for shavings 1 set of tabbed dividers 1 - 1/2 … (4 comments)

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IN ALAMEDA - 08/11/11 12:56 AM
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IN ALAMEDA
 
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IN ALAMEDA  The Alameda Education Foundation is teaming up with Girl Scout Troop 31532 for their annual school supply drive.  The donations support nearly 900 needy Alameda Unified School District students.
 
 
AEF and the Girl Scouts would like the donations by August 29, 2011.  Cash donations are also being requested and can be sent to AEF "School Supply Drive", P. O. Box 1363, Alameda, CA 94501.  Accepting donations are the following businesses:
 

 
Alameda South Shore Center Alameda Bicycle Alameda Parks & Recreation Department Big O' Tires Color Me … (2 comments)

BAYPORT HOMES ALAMEDA - 08/05/11 12:05 PM
 
BAYPORT HOMES ALAMEDA
 
 
 
BAYPORT HOMES IN ALAMEDA  Bayport Homes in Alameda were built by Warmington Homes in 2005 to 2008.  There are four distinctive collections of homes mixed throughout the neighborhoods to echo the small town look and feel of Alameda.  Located near the College of Alameda Bayport is pictured below highlighted in green.
 
 
The Point offers elegant homes ranging in size from 2750 to 3730 square feet, featuring 3 and 4 bedrooms. 
 
The Cove feature three an four bedrooms home in 2,537 to 3,179 square foot range 
 
 
The Harbor and Landing … (11 comments)

ALAMEDA'S ART AND WINE FAIRE 2011 - 08/04/11 12:26 PM
ALAMEDA'S ART AND WINE FAIRE 2011
 
ALAMEDA'S ART AND WINE FAIR 2011  The 27th annual Alameda Art & Wine Faire took place this past weekend.  It was a very successful event for the Park Street Business Association.
 
 
I have been a board member of the PSBA for five years and that means I help with the Art & Wine Faire. It is always a hectic weekend starting at 8 am for me and the other committee members.  But the bulk of the work is done by our illustrious executive director, Robb Ratto.  He is a whirlwind of … (11 comments)

ALAMEDA WELFARE COUNCIL ANNUAL LUNCHEON - 08/03/11 11:56 PM
 
ALAMEDA WELFARE COUNCIL ANNUAL LUNCHEON
 
ALAMEDA WELFARE COUNCIL ANNUAL LUNCHEON was a grand affair on a beautiful summer day at the Grandview Pavillion in Alameda.
 
The Alameda Welfare Council has for the past 83 years provided community support to agencies serving the needs of the resident of Alameda.  Proceeds from the Summer Faire, other events and dues, approximately $25,000, are splits each year among the following Alameda organizations:
 
Alameda Boys and Girls Club
Alameda Food Bank
Alameda Meals on Wheels
Alameda Red Cross/Alameda
Alameda Junior Golf
Cal Safe Alameda High School, Tri High health Center
Girls Inc. … (6 comments)

 
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