alameda: Sampling cities with high number of distressed properties for sale in Alameda County CA - 09/16/11 03:13 AM
To get an idea of the current market, here's a comparison of a few select cities in Alameda County, CA, and how many distressed properties are for sale. These numbers are for all residential homes for sale as of September 16,2011 and consist of: detached single family residences, condos, townhouses, duets. … (4 comments)
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alameda: Alameda and Oakland Magazines --- fabulous handouts at open houses! - 03/11/11 03:24 AM
Wonderful as handouts during open houses!
For my open houses, I generally hand out local magazines to folks who want to know more about the city, And, it goes without saying that I capitalize on these giveaways by affixing my business information (sticker or business card). Another way to get my name … (7 comments)
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alameda: Vintage home, contemporary flair, very good deal in Alameda CA - 10/09/10 05:58 PM
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alameda: INVENTORY LEVELS indicate --- GASP! ---- sellers' markets in East Bay CA - 01/02/10 07:44 PM
As if competing in multiple offer situations on REOs, short sales and regular sales isn't challenging enough, it looks like we may in it for a while.
When determining what type of market we are in, the most common metrics used are the months' inventory levels. Judging from the activity … (4 comments)
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alameda: Oakland/Alameda Estuary Lighted Boat Parade in Alameda CA --- a fabulous show! - 12/06/09 02:50 AM
Dec. 5, 2009. The theme for this year's Oakland/Alameda Estuary Lighted Boat Parade is "Christmas Carols".
At around 5 pm, just before dark, the participating boats lined up and took their practice runs. Athough we didn't know it at the time, the theme was evident as boat after boat cruised by, … (4 comments)
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alameda: Happy puppy at Active Rain - 06/22/09 02:17 PM
Having some downtime reading blogs on Active Rain.
BAM! It hit me. It's been over a year since I started blogging on Active Rain! I started in March 2008, and my first blog was about my Blackberry Curve. Ha! I have truly evolved. I have an iPhone now.
And still evolving....made … (7 comments)
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alameda: OVER 50 AGENTS came to my broker's tour today in Alameda, CA - 05/12/09 06:26 PM
I Every time I have a broker's tour in my island city, I always (ALWAYS!) serve Chinese dim sum appetizers and bottled water. It's become sort of a "signature" refreshment, and people who know me, know I will always serve dim sum.
Today, I held a broker's tour for my newest … (8 comments)
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alameda: Alameda is on HGTV's "My house is worth what?"....and all I can think of is.... - 02/25/09 01:55 AM
I've got to go on a diet!
Ah, vanity...and a cold dose of reality. They say TV puts on 10 lbs on you. But after seeing myself, it looks like I've gained 100 lbs!
My house is worth what?
The show is "My house is worth what?" and it aired tonight at … (8 comments)
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alameda: Ignorance is not always bliss, especially when it comes to getting permits for home alterations - 02/11/09 07:30 PM
In Alameda, and most assuredly in other cities, too, there is always a question on what alterations to a property will require permits. Granted, some folks deliberately sidestepped getting permits because of the cost, the time, and for other reasons. And others just didn't think or realize the work they're doing needed permits. On … (1 comments)
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alameda: 562 Lincoln Ave in Alameda CA. A simple bungalow for a simple life - 02/10/09 03:00 AM
562 Lincoln, Alameda, CA
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, year built: 1924 sq.ft.:803 sq ft per public records (does not include bonus room)
$450,000
Comfy, cozy, unassuming bungalow has evolved through the years to accommodate the needs of members of the owner's household.
The front porch was enclosed to so … (0 comments)
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alameda: The award for number one in sales for 2008 goes to.... - 01/14/09 10:37 PM
Today, my company Gallagher & Lindsey held our awards ceremony for the fourth quarter and for the year 2008.
We prepared to applaud the same guy, Moon Tam, who wins as number one, year after year for more than 10 years. As far as we can see, he broke the mold. … (16 comments)
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alameda: From $300K fixer to a waterfront/boat dock $800K townhouse --- with the same buyer! - 01/10/09 03:34 PM
How do you go from this fixer to a waterfront townhouse?
This morning, I showed a major fixer upper to a couple looking for investment property. There was clearly a bit of disappointment that this fixer was more than they expected (although I had set expectations earlier).
I mentioned that … (3 comments)
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alameda: How I get leads when I hold an open house in Alameda CA - 01/10/09 12:26 PM
Like most people, when I go to a retail store, I don't like having a salesperson follow me around. Knowing how I feel about being "stalked", I try to conduct myself in a manner that would be helpful without being obtrusive.
Someone commented on my latest post ANOTHER open house … (14 comments)
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alameda: An offer the Seller can't refuse --- and the shortest days on market for my newest listing - 01/07/09 03:41 AM
My Seller wanted a few more days to get his house in order before I activated it on the MLS. This is the newest listing which I blogged about ANOTHER open house lead turned into a listing. Holding open houses work!
Because he gave me permission to start promoting it (as … (15 comments)
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alameda: Spanish Bungalow, 2 bedrooms/1 bath/bonus room and 3-car garage spaces! - 01/04/09 09:16 PM
For my first draft of the VISUAL TOUR check out http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1763848
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alameda: Gas Shut Off Valve is an ordinance in Alameda CA - 12/31/08 12:43 AM
In addition to installation of smoke detectors, strapping of water heaters, testing/repairing/replacing sewer lateral, one of the government requirements to close escrow in Alameda is installation of a gas cut off valve.
Automatic gas cut off valve ensures that the gas is shut off in case of a major earthquake. … (2 comments)
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alameda: Sewer Lateral: What's that? Must be tested, repaired or replaced, per the City of Alameda CA - 12/30/08 02:37 PM
SEWER LATERAL hardly a topic one wants to discuss, but a very important consideration and negotiation item (and could be pricey) when buying/selling real estate in Alameda CA.
I didn't know anything about, and still have limited knowledge of what a sewer lateral is, until I moved to Alameda CA.
Here, prior to … (0 comments)
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alameda: It's a foggy day....in Alameda CA? Pictures taken with an iPhone - 12/30/08 12:51 PM
Went out this morning to get my paper, and saw --- gasp! ---- fog? In Alameda?
So I hurried and took this picture, using my iPhone. Since fog is such a rarity in our island town, I thought I'd register it for posterity. I had visions of getting all warm and … (3 comments)
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alameda: Rainy day for an open house...and yet...look who came! - 12/15/08 03:46 AM
It was a miserable cold day today in Alameda CA --- where it is almost always sunny.
Getting in and out of the car in the rain to put up open house signs, my hands got soaked through the gloves I was wearing. It felt like I was not only wet, … (7 comments)
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alameda: Comparative Crime Ratios per 100,000 people - 12/11/08 12:09 PM
One of the sites I refer to when providing information about my lovely city of Alameda is the Crime rate comparison. Here's an example (you can enter different cities when you click on the link, but for my post, I'm showing these two cities).
Alameda and Oakland Comparative Crime Ratios per … (0 comments)
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