jean powers: A Great New Program for Homebuyers! - 04/09/09 04:20 PM
WOW! The California Association of Realtors has just rolled out another great service for the buyers who work with California Realtors to purchase a home. Through the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Mortgage Protection Program, first-time buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to receive up to $1500 … (0 comments)
jean powers: She Has Great Helpful Hints and Information! - 01/10/09 05:05 PM
I don't know where she receives all her information, but I always enjoy my messages from Judy Phebus. She always sends such great ideas, helpful hints, recipes and much more. I have a folder in my inbox titled Judy Phebus and I save all her messages. She is a Broker and … (0 comments)
jean powers: Early Workout Loan Alterations - 01/09/09 04:28 PM
More lenders allow "early workout" loan alterations
Borrowers with loans owned by Fannie Mae no longer have to be behind in payments in order to qualify for a loan modification. Borrowers facing financial difficulty, such as losing a source of income, now can apply for an "early workout" loan alteration. … (0 comments)
jean powers: Are You Planning for 2009? - 12/30/08 11:59 PM
I have been showing a buyer property over the last 3 weekends. I wrote 2 offers. We were in escrow for 5 days on the first offer and he freaked out when it was disclosed that there was a development going in behind the home. He was worried that the … (2 comments)
jean powers: December Birthdays! - 12/23/08 12:15 AM
Do you have a group of good friends and celebrate each other's birthdays? I do. Every year the group takes the birthday person out to dinner. Last week I have 2 friends, Michael and Sandra whose birthdays are in December. The group decided to take them out to lunch at Bing … (5 comments)
jean powers: A Realtor Christmas Carol and Sue! - 12/21/08 05:21 PM
I have been watching a lot of holiday movies lately. I am always receiving great email messages from friends and other Realtors. I have a great friend in Southern California who is always thinking of me. We met when we were both on the EXPO committee at one of the … (0 comments)
jean powers: 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)
jean powers: 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)
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)
jean powers: 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)
jean powers: A Great Home in Concord, CA - 08/03/08 12:10 AM
Hello and Welcome!
I am a most enchanting home and waiting for you to move right in and enjoy great living! I have been well maintained by my owners of 27 years. I have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bathrooms have been updated a bit.
Guess What? I am not a short … (3 comments)
jean powers: Tomb of the Unknown soldier - 08/01/08 10:15 PM
Today I received an email from a friend on the Jeopardy question in which all 3 contestants incorrectly answered regarding the men who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I decided to research the information on the guards as it was quite interesting to me. Not only did I find the … (5 comments)
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