real estate: Greenspan Weighs In - 09/13/07 03:25 PM
Throughout the mortgage industry mess of the last few months, I've been wondering what former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan has to say about all this. For years and years, through Clinton and Bush, his word had been gold. But I couldn't help thinking that some of the policies he put into … (4 comments)
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real estate: More Berkeley Regulations - 09/12/07 03:36 PM
Nearly every town has its own unique real estate regulations to abide by, and last week I wrote about Berkeley's RECO--Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance--guidelines that require properties to be energy efficient. Well, there is more where that came from! What other issues do you need to be aware of when participating … (0 comments)
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real estate: Great New Google/NAR Widget--Desktop Listings - 09/11/07 04:34 PM
I just discovered a useful new widget created by Google and the labs at Realtor.com. It is an application that allows you to search and view listings quickly and easily from your desktop. Click here to check it out. I'm usually quite happy with Google products, and this one looks promising. After you … (7 comments)
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real estate: Curb Appeal - 09/11/07 03:21 PM
A few years ago, no one ever seemed to talk about "curb appeal," but now it comes up all the time with my buyers and sellers. Thanks HGTV! In case you don't know, curb appeal is how appealing your home looks on the street. Does its appearance invite you in with … (0 comments)
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real estate: Berkeley's RECO Guidelines: Save the Earth...and Money - 09/07/07 04:21 PM
Berkeley's RECO GuidelinesAs we all know, Berkeley is always ahead of the curve on many socio-political trends, especially on environmental issues. So, if you are selling a home in Berkeley, make sure you are in compliance with the City of Berkeley's RECO guidelines.RECO stands for Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance, and the … (3 comments)
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real estate: The Coolest House on TV - 09/06/07 03:04 PM
Friends and colleagues know that I love reality shows, and I'm currently very into watching Big Brother. Not only do I love the drama, but, as a real estate agent, I love this house! Hmmm, I wonder what it would list for? The house has an Alice in Wonderland theme that … (4 comments)
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real estate: New to Market--East Lake Lofts in Oakland - 09/05/07 03:12 PM
If you are in the market for a very cool loft in Oakland, well today is your lucky day. Our brokerage is just now bringing to market the East Lake Lofts near Lake Merritt in Oakland. If you are familiar with the popular Mutual Creamery lofts, these are similar in style … (0 comments)
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real estate: If You Build It, They Will Come...For Permits! - 08/30/07 01:39 PM
Have you been following the story of the Danville, CA man who built a baseball practice field for his son's little league team in his back yard? Sounds sweet doesn't it? But it is also a good reminder to get those permits when you are making any additions or alterations to your … (3 comments)
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real estate: Labor Day on the Bay - 08/29/07 03:16 PM
So, what are you going to do this weekend? Remember, the Bay Bridge will be closed, so keep alternate transportation in mind. As I wrote yesterday, you can get all the 411 right here. Here are some ways to have fun and avoid the freeways.
If you are in the East … (0 comments)
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real estate: Bay Area Bridges--Good News / Bad News - 08/28/07 03:02 PM
Well, there are a lot of developments with Bay Area bridges, and I just had to weigh in. I've written about the bridges (and public transportation) before, and here is an update.So the new Benicia Bridge opened this past weekend, and it is a wonderful thing! In addition to having an … (0 comments)
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real estate: Oakland Market Report - 08/27/07 02:50 PM
The media continues to spread a message of gloom and doom about the real estate market. While the reports should be listened to and deeply considered, always keep your individual situation in mind if you are currently active in the real estate market.CNN reports that the "glut of homes hits 16-year … (0 comments)
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real estate: 3312 Adeline--A GREAT Condo Deal in West Oakland - 08/27/07 02:47 PM
While there are many large homes on the market, sometimes a smaller, lower-priced residence is the best choice for first time home buyers--especially in today's ever-changing market!.
Here is a terrific 2 bedroom / 1 bath condo for sale on the Oakland/Emeryville border for just $239,000. This is one of the … (0 comments)
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real estate: "All the World's a Stage..."--especially in the East Bay - 08/24/07 03:32 PM
You might be wondering if you need to stage your house to help sell it. I can tell you right now that you do indeed need to stage your house. You might be thinking, "Hey, she hasn't even seen my lovely home. What does she know?" I know that you need … (1 comments)
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real estate: A New Way to HOA? - 08/22/07 01:14 PM
I recently worked with a client to help him find a new home after the condo he bought turned out to be problematic. Many of the brand-new units were completely infiltrated by mold. The HOA took the matters seriously, and discovered that many of the developer's condo buildings in the Emeryville … (2 comments)
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real estate: Put Me In, Coach! - 08/17/07 02:32 PM
Friday is here, and I'm about to head off to Mastermind in San Diego to energize my life and career. Coaching and retreats like this through Buffini & Company have made a significant difference for me, and I highly encourage it. Whether you use the Buffini approach or not, coaching is … (6 comments)
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real estate: Neighborhood Focus--Temescal in Oakland - 08/08/07 05:54 PM
Oakland's Temescal District
Temescal is one of my favorite East Bay neighborhoods, plus I believe it is a great place to buy real estate in this turbulent market. This district is right at the beginning of growth spurt, and it should really be hopping--culturally and economically--in the next 2-3 years. This … (0 comments)
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real estate: The Return of the Loan Contingency to the East Bay? - 08/03/07 05:39 PM
The Return of the Loan Contingency?In the East Bay's go-go-market of the last few years, loan approvals happened without a second thought. And, since buyers have to be competitive in that market climate, they often dropped the loan contingency from their offers. Well, now we know the credit market is tightening … (0 comments)
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real estate: Weekend Fun in the East Bay! - 07/27/07 02:43 PM
Alrighty, enough talk about real estate....time to take a break and have some fun this weekend! The East Bay always has so much to do that it can be hard to decide! Here are some of my picks for fun in the East Bay this weekend:The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival … (1 comments)
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real estate: Green in the City - 07/26/07 06:00 PM
The modern homebuyer can often be conflicted when buying a new home about increasing their "carbon footprint." But, there are many solutions to investing in your personal future, as well as the future of the planet. One solution is to invest in newer buildings built to advanced green standards. Gate 48, … (0 comments)
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real estate: Neighborhood Focus--Maxwell Park - 07/24/07 12:57 PM
Neighborhood Focus--Maxwell Park
Looking at the market these days, I am seeing more and more great deals in the Maxwell Park section of Oakland, which is one of the most on-the-rise sections of this town.Maxwell Park was created in the 1920s and is generally situated along the western side of the … (0 comments)
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real estate: Get out the MMAP--Monthly Mortgage Assistance Program - 07/24/07 11:30 AM
I am wondering if anyone else here on AR has any experience with the MMAP program. I recently attended the certification seminar and am working with several clients to implement it. I've exchanged a few messages with Mike Mueller--one of the first to be certified for MMAP--here on AR, but I'm … (4 comments)
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real estate: East Bay Real Estate with Mary Smartt - 07/20/07 06:26 PM
Hello Active Rain Members~My name is Mary Smartt and this is my first blog entry here on Active Rain. I'm so excited to join this group.
I plan to blog regularly at AR about the East Bay real estate market in Berkeley, Oakland, and Beyond...as I do at my other blog Smartt Moves … (5 comments)
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