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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific - BRE #01474067
Benicia, CA Real Estate and Vallejo, CA Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Realtor, Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist for Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa County. Assisting seller and buyers in meeting their real estate needs.

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2010 

Open Open Open the feeder is open for Benicia Birds, at least we wanted it to be! My husband and I have become our parents but we live in Benicia Ca.  My parents loved to watch birds.  My dad had a finch feeder right outside his window in London, Ohio.  It was a hoot to watch the finches clutch t...
11/30/2010
For several years running Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific in Benicia is a Toys for Tots Drop Off.  We have a huge box waiting for toys to delight the children of less fortune.  Our box does a great job in getting loaded up, so please, if you are downtown please stop by and make a deposit.   Your h...
11/30/2010
The Benicia Holiday Parlor Tour is taking place Saturday December 4th.  This tour of 6 private homes in Benicia, Ca starts at 1PM and ends at 5PM.  Until 7PM you can also visit the Commandant's Residence.  This event is cosponsored by the Soroptimist International of Benicia and the Benicia Histo...
11/20/2010
Short Sales in Benicia are selling.  IF you are upside down in your mortgage, there is help out there for you.  Two of the most important steps you can take are to check out the Making Homes Affordable Website and calling your lender.  Please donot be afraid to ask for help.   There are compassio...
11/17/2010
Benicia Wildlife comes in all sizes, deer being one of many species that cohabit along with our Benicia Real Estate.  Benicia Deer carve out there home of choice with the amenities that they like best.  Not unlike a first time home buyer or move up buyer in Benicia. They look for the biggest bedr...
11/13/2010
Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Vallejo is OPEN for business. Finally it is here and ready to serve Vallejo and its surrounding communities.  I live in Benicia and this is a hop, skip and a jump for me to get to.  There is easy access from Columbus Parkway and a quick hop to HWY 80.  This is hea...
11/13/2010
Hiddenbrooke Golf Course is located about 40 miles northeast from the heart of San Francisco.  You do not have to drive far to find such an outstanding place to enjoy a day of golf! Nestled between hills with easy access from HWY 80, you will think you found paradise upon driving along the windin...
11/09/2010
This past weekend while doing some shopping at Safeway in Glen Cove, the Veteran Association was collecting money and giving away the red poppies.  I can remember my dad proudly wearing the poppy when I was a child in London, Ohio.  I was always intrigued by the paper flower. So I gladly opened m...
11/08/2010
Downpayment assistance is back for First Time Home Buyers who need extra help in purchasing their first home.  Several years ago I assisted First Time Home Buyers with purchasing a home using the CalHFA down payment assistance program. What a great opportunity to get a home with as little as 1% d...
11/05/2010
Many of our local events take place at the First Street Green in Benicia, CA.  When a Jazz Festival or Halloween contest is not taking place, First Street Green has the local birds flocking to the wide expanse of green grass, with beautiful views of the Carquinez Straits.  Grab your fishing pole ...
11/05/2010
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Melanie Ross

Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate, 707-319-2828
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