alameda real estate: Buyers and Sellers! Do You Really Know the Difference? - 05/04/09 09:10 PM
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alameda real estate: Funding for Our Statewide MLS and More! - 01/26/09 09:03 PM
The directors of the California Association of Realtors voted on Saturday to fund a line of credit in the amount of 3 million dollars for future development and ongoing operations of our new State MLS. It will be called CAL REDD (Calfornia Real Estate Dynamic Data). Concentric provided a demo of their … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: The City of Alameda - 01/09/09 09:55 PM
I have lived in Alameda all my life. I love this little island located across the bay from San Francisco. i love this little island and all its changes. Boy has it changed a lot! I grew up on Bay Farm Island. Although that part of Alameda is not an island, it was … (4 comments)
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alameda real estate: Pre-Inspections Before Marketing Your Home? - 01/09/09 04:59 PM
Benefits of Pre-Inspections
The benefits of ordering a Physical Inspection and a Structural Pest Inspection when initially listing the home can make the entire marketing process move smoother and quicker.
Establishes Objective Value
The price is not merely set by the seller but placed on the home by a disinterested … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: A Couple of Tips for Sellers! - 01/09/09 04:44 PM
Consumers, Remember These Hlepful Tips.
· An open house should showcase the home to potential buyers and should depersonalize as much as possible.
· Remove family photos, mementoes, and distinctive artwork to help home buyers visualize the home as their own.
· Additions, such as a fire in the fireplace, fresh … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: Are You Ready to Purchase? - 12/19/08 11:51 PM
Ready to close the deal? Maybe not.
Sometimes unforeseeable issues arise just prior to closing the sale. Hopefully, with negotiation, most of these have a workable solution. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. But don't panic. Another buyer might still be found who is willing to accept the house as … (2 comments)
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alameda real estate: Back to the Good Ole Days! - 12/19/08 11:44 PM
Buying a home in today's market may be a challenge. And given the economic news we're getting, it may take nerves of steel to jump in right now. But there are many homes on the market right now that are great values. If you have good credit, money for a … (2 comments)
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alameda real estate: It Isn't Fair But It Is What It Is!! - 12/19/08 12:13 AM
I just read an article regarding traditional sellers finding it very difficult to compete with banks and still retain much equity in their home. I closed an escrow last month in which the seller was over extended and had to sell his home. He is a contractor and his home … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Consumers Reluctant to Sign Applications on New Mortgages - 12/18/08 11:57 PM
With the interest rates down to 4.5% buyers are not completing their applications for a new mortgage. They think it will go down and want to wait. It seems they are doing their own bail out. It is possible for the buyer to lock in at a rate on the … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Always Something! - 12/18/08 12:34 AM
I have been lucky in the last few months. I have had a few closings. Every one of them have had different issues. One listing had major, major work and finally closed. the seller of another was so upset because he had to sell for a price that he thought … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Your Water Bill! - 12/18/08 12:03 AM
I have been moving towards being as green as I can be. I have been watching and reading about the issue of drinking bottled water. They say that drinking tap water is better and cheaper than drinking bottled water. It definitely helps the environment by not purchasing plastic that … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Alameda's Tree Lighting Ceremony - 12/14/08 11:10 PM
For the last couple of years I have been going to Alameda's Tree Lighting ceremony. The city sets up an ice rink in the Police Department and City Hall's parking lot. Santa Clara Ave is closed off In front of Alameda's City Hall. There is a band singing holiay songs. … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: Are You Self Employed and Need a Loan? - 12/11/08 09:32 PM
I have just received another update on Market Matters which is a service to the members of the California Association of Realtors. This article from the Wall Street Journal peaked my curiosity. Never before has the economy caused such strict guidelines to get a loan for people who are self … (4 comments)
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alameda real estate: Remodeling! What is the Best Return when Selling? - 12/10/08 11:32 PM
Buyers and sellers are always asking me what type of remodeling gives the best return on the sale of a home. I always respond by stating that they could possibly get a good return when remodeling bathrooms and kitchens. I just read an article by the National Association of Realtors in which they … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: loan Modification! Interesting Information! - 12/10/08 11:05 PM
WOW! This is very interesting information. There has been a lot of information out their talking about loan modifications. I was even thinking about looking into modifying my own loan. A few years ago, I did modify my loan by just signing one document. Of course that loan was through … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: Holiday Parties! It Has Changed! - 12/10/08 09:54 PM
Parties! Parties! Parties! It has been years since lenders and title companies have had holiday parties for everyone in the business! I just went to Fidelity Title company in Alameda for the first holiday party in years. It use to be a lot of fun attending all the parties at … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Holiday Parties! It Has Changed! - 12/10/08 09:51 PM
Parties! Parties! Parties! It has been years since lenders and title companies have had holiday parties for everyone in the business! I just went to Fidelity Title company in Alameda for the first holiday party in years. It use to be a lot of fun attending all the parties at … (0 comments)
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alameda real estate: What Do You Think? - 12/10/08 09:27 PM
Leaf Blowers.. Some citizens of Alameda are in an uproar about gardeners and their leaf blowers! some cities nearby are banning the use of leaf blowers. Carmel, Berkeley and Los Angeles are a few cities in California who have banned these noisy machines. The complaints are that they are not only noisy … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Be Aware! - 12/10/08 09:06 PM
Be Aware! I didn't know this until recently.
Evidently there are unscrupulous locksmiths that are running rampant in this industry. When we need a locksmith we find a number in the Yellow Pages, 411 or go online and Google locksmiths. These calls may connect you to a "boiler room" where … (1 comments)
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alameda real estate: Recession! When Will it End? - 12/04/08 11:00 PM
According to this article we will be in a recession until the year 2010. I have also read articles from other sources that the economy will improve by Spring or Summer of 2009. I just wish they all would get their theories straight! With all this conflicting information, it is so … (1 comments)
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