The New "Cost vs. Value" Report for the Bay Area - 12/20/07 06:24 PM
You just know that an updated bathroom would help your house sell, but you wonder if you will be able to recoup the costs of the renovation. I hear this question, and others like it, all the time from sellers. That is why the annual "Cost vs. Value" report is so … (0 comments)

McCormack's Guides - 12/19/07 06:07 PM
If you have been in the real estate business for awhile, you might remember the McCormack's Guides. These are terrific little books with everything you could possibly want to know about a geographic area, and more. And, I mean EVERYTHING, from school scores to history to the local zeitgeist. All of … (0 comments)

Quick Trips Around the Bay - 12/14/07 03:20 PM

This holiday season, take some time out to have a little adventure with your family and enjoy all that the Bay Area has to offer. If you are here in the East Bay, plan some day trips to get out and enjoy something new. Set a destination and let the day … (3 comments)

Methods of Holding Title - 12/11/07 06:50 PM
Okay, students, time once again for a little Real Estate 101. Today's topic is methods of holding title. Many people begin by wondering, "What does holding title mean?" Well, when you own a house, there are many ways to own it, or, in other words, many ways to have the title … (0 comments)

A Little Perspective on Today's Market - 12/10/07 05:59 PM
I just returned from Buffini & Company's two-day Turning Point real estate seminar in Sacramento, and wanted to share some of the statistics and information on the real estate market that Brian discussed.  I always get so much out of these seminars, and love to share the information.Newspapers and the cable news networks continue … (4 comments)

The East Bay's New "Green Corridor" - 12/05/07 02:06 PM
Four major East Bay cities--Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville and Richmond--have announced that they will work together to create what they call the "Green Corridor," a business region comparable to the Silicon Valley that will focus on Green technologies and solutions. This is a terrific commitment that should greatly benefit the local economy … (1 comments)

Berkeley's Golden Duplex Rule - 12/04/07 06:41 PM
Every town has obscure laws that can be confusing, and one to be aware of in Berkeley is the "Golden Duplex" rule. If you are buying a duplex with tenants in Berkeley, or if you are a tenant in a duplex that is being sold, it would be wise to find … (0 comments)

Getting Ready to Move - 12/03/07 04:05 PM

So, you have sold your house and bought another one. You thought that was challenging, but now comes the hard part--actually moving all of your stuff from one home to another. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, moving has the potential to be one of the most … (0 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Mary Smartt--Smartt Moves with Mary Smartt (Lawton Associates / www.LawtonAssociates.com)
Mary Smartt--Smartt Moves with Mary Smartt
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