east bay: East Bay Market Update - 07/08/08 10:56 AM
Despite unsettling events in the housing and mortgage markets as recently as today, the East Bay appears to be doing better than much of the rest of the state and much of the country, according to data from a variety of sources. Berkeley prices are about 5 percent below the $829,000 … (2 comments)
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east bay: East Bay Market ready to take Off! - 07/04/08 04:40 PM
What good news!
As reported by PRLEAP, Harpermees & Associates of Danville are predicting that home sales are to take off, now, in the second half of 2008. They say that we are to have one of the best 4th quarters in the East Bay real estate market than we have … (1 comments)
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east bay: Is it My Imagination or Are There Really Motivated BUYERS Out There? And New VOICE Search - 07/01/08 12:22 AM
Currently I have two listings in the East Bay: one a short sale and one not. Despite the fact that each has competition in terms of price and nearby listings, I have received sign calls and had my Open Houses well attended.
Today--thanks to a sign call last week and one … (2 comments)
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east bay: New Construction: Is there a Rule of Thumb? - 06/28/08 02:46 PM
I have toured some newly constructed homes for bidding purposes and realized that I can stage them but allot more goes into finsihing them for staging. The devil is in the details when choosing the finishes, flooring, moulding, paint colors, etc. It occurred to me how little I knew of what is … (17 comments)
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east bay: I'll Charge You a Dollar! - 06/28/08 01:21 PM
I got called from a realtor that I had not worked with, but knew the name and reputation as being good, high end, and successful. He wanted to interview me on the phone because his client, the homeowner, wanted me to stage her home, even though we had never met. She … (23 comments)
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east bay: Clutching your memories keeps buyers away - 02/25/08 02:28 PM
This is about the home Kym Hough blogged about last week http://activerain.com/blogsview/377552/It-s-Almost-Unbelievable. It was quite an amazing transformation. I had a Realtor call me yesterday. He had seen it come up in the multiple listing and didn't recognize it, even though was familiar with the street. He came and saw that … (8 comments)
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east bay: Who doesn't know about the best pizza EVER?! - 02/24/08 12:16 AM
So, I was posting a response to Kathleen Lordbock's blog about Favorite Comfort foods and realized that I'd like to start a post about one of my favorite places to eat!
They have 3 locations in the East Bay Area (Oakland, Berkeley and San Ramon) and I am MADLY in love with … (13 comments)
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east bay: Another SF Bay Area REO Surprise! - 02/21/08 12:45 PM
As a follow-up to last month's REO surprise, "that one out of every five listings in the SF Bay Area is REO, Bank Owned Properties," we asked ourselves another question.
What is really influencing housing inventory and pricing in the SF Bay Area?
We've always heard that new construction has been the … (0 comments)
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east bay: Good News For San Ramon Valley Real Estate - 01/29/08 07:10 PM
Good News for All East Bay Real EState in fact!
It's been a while since I posted but I'm going to make an effort to change that.
At last it looks like we have a good chance of seeing more movement in the California real estate market this year. This looks like … (0 comments)
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east bay: Penthouse Greens Market Report - 01/14/08 09:30 AM
As of January 12, 2007 there are currently 18 Penthouse Greens units on the market. The average listing price is $165k and and average number of days on the market of 129. The per square foot listing price average is $109.
During the past 6th months 6 units have sold, with an average selling price … (0 comments)
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east bay: Penthouse Greens, Largo Florida - 01/14/08 09:02 AM
Penthouse greens is a condo community in Largo Florida located just off East Bay Drive. The quiet atmoshpere and convenient location make it a very popular condo for both full and part time residents. Shopping and restaurants are just around the corner.
There are 6 lowrise buildings, some are designated 55+ and … (2 comments)
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east bay: 2/2 Condo Overlooking East Bay Golf Course REDUCED - 01/14/08 08:47 AM
Enjoy the best golf course view in town for $128,900. This 1050 square ft 2 bedroom 2 bath 55+ condo has a direct view of the pond and golf course. This unit is on the 2nd floor with no upstairs nieghbors. Your covered parking space is right outside your entrance. When your not enjoying … (0 comments)
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east bay: Toughing It Out In A Tight Market - 01/08/08 10:25 PM
This real estate market is really tight right now, but, there are some small signs of the market making a strong comeback. It has also been a "weeder market" meaning it's weeded out a lot of professionals.
So, in order to keep your head straight until things really pick up, try joining community … (3 comments)
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east bay: Two bedroom/1 Bath with Atrium and front Patio - Only $235,000 - 01/04/08 05:13 PM
Located in Rossmoor - Walnut Creek California's premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Pretty setting for this single level co-op with no one above or below. Front patio and rear atrium, skylights in kitchen and bath, clean, light, but basic original condition with new refrigerator. Address: 2409 Pine Knoll #2.
For more information, … (1 comments)
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east bay: Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, California - Best Value in the SF Bay Area - 01/04/08 04:58 PM
Rossmoor is a nationally recognized and award winning 55+ active adult community located in the picturesque 2,200-acre Tice Valley area of Walnut Creek, California. Rossmoor is surrounded by acres of open space, and is only two miles from downtown Walnut Creek, and 25 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Rossmoor has something for … (0 comments)
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east bay: Oakland Hecka Hearts Building Controversy - 01/02/08 10:19 AM
By Farrah Wilder:
For several years, thanks in large part to the efforts of former Oakland mayor Jerry Brown, once decaying blocks of Jack London square, downtown and uptown Oakland have been abuzz with the construction of mid-rise condo developments. Last summer, the City of Oakland’s Planning Commission began … (0 comments)
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east bay: Piedmont Market Dips only Slightly in 2007 (Includes 4Q07 Update) - 01/01/08 11:05 PM
The average price of a Piedmont home dipped about 3 percent in 2007 compared to 2006, from just under 1.7 million to $1.62 million. The average sales price was about 2 percent below the original asking price. On a per square foot basis, the average remained flat at $610/sf, compared to … (0 comments)
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east bay: Lacrosse Try-Outs around the corner...are the kids ready? What about the Coaches? - 12/10/07 03:22 PM
Kids are in school, holidays are upon us...and lacrosse is coming soon.
While most people are thinking about the holidays, I'm thinking lacrosse. Feb. 4th is the start of the EBAL open season for lacrosse. Monte Vista Mustangs have a full line up for their season. We start tryouts on the … (0 comments)
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east bay: 4 East Bay Cities to create “GREEN Corridor” - 12/09/07 11:24 PM
An article in the East Bay Business Times gained my attention when I read the title. Four Mayors from Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville and Richmond have joined forces and have gained attention of many. They have vowed to be at the forefront of environmental innovation. The East Bay "GREEN Corridor" partnership will … (1 comments)
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east bay: Richmond, CA set to join the bandwagon and ban Styrofoam… - 12/09/07 11:16 PM
On Tuesday December 4, 2007 the city of Richmond was set to decide if directing staff to study ways to reduce waste, including banning polystyrene, would be cost effective. Mayor, Gayle McLaughlin, is highly pushing for the ban on polystyrene and other ways to reduce waste in landfills. Richmond is among … (1 comments)
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east bay: Affordable, Cute Condo Close to San Francisco! - 12/09/07 08:38 PM
90 Elder Dr Unit C, Pacheco $314,000
This lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath condo centrally located in Pacheco, Calif. End unit on the first floor has a spacious back and side yard, often times unseen in condo living. Crown moulding complements many of the rooms. Each bath has been updated. The kitchen … (4 comments)
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east bay: East Bay to create “GREEN Corridor” - 12/07/07 10:30 PM
An article in the East Bay Business Times gained my attention when I read the title. Four Mayors from Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville and Richmond have joined forces and have gained attention of many. They have vowed to be at the forefront of environmental innovation.
The East Bay "GREEN Corridor" partnership will … (0 comments)
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east bay: Terrylynn Fisher on CBS5 News! - 11/19/07 02:41 PM
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east bay: Do you know this artist? - 11/13/07 12:15 PM
DO YOU KNOW THIS ARTIST?
"WATERCOLOR? OILS?" You ask.
WOULD YOU BELIEVE.... PHOTOGRAPHY?
Even on a cloudy day, this is a beautiful place!
Even at low tide, it's a beautiful place to live!
Only God can make a place … (0 comments)
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east bay: 6031 Hwy 98 East, Panama City, Florida - 11/11/07 10:18 PM
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - $1,999,000 - INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
PRICE REDUCED 30% BY MOTIVATED SELLER
Here are the statistics/details: ListPrice: $1,999,000 SiteDim: 123.2 ft X 372.7 ft Acres: 1.06 Waterfront Ft: 123 ft
This is exceptional WATERFRONT PROPERTY located on EAST BAY in Eastern BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The arrow in the aerial photo above … (8 comments)
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east bay: Do you mind watching this video I made from photos of a listing? - 10/27/07 04:38 PM
It's really peaceful and relaxing.. and yes, I would love for you to send me a buyer, or a referral for a buyer, or an offer to buy it yourself, but mostly I would just like for you to enjoy it for a few minutes. It's such a gorgeous location ... too nice to miss. … (4 comments)
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east bay: Lo que me gusta de Walnut Creek - 10/25/07 07:05 PM
Lo que me gusta de Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek cuenta con un excepcional equilibrio residencial y cosmopolita de vida suburbanos. Abrir el espacio de las zonas, una activa comunidad de negocios y comerciales, parques, lugares de ocio y esparcimiento. Ningún grupo de edad domina. Es una ciudad cómoda con complejos de … (0 comments)
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east bay: Legal Update from CCAR seminar with Shannon Jones - 10/18/07 12:07 PM
CCAR sponsored a half day seminar yesterday at the Roundhill Country Club with Shannon Jones, a well known Bay Area attorney. My broker manager, Joe Cutrufelli, and I have summarized the key take aways for your perusal. These summary points are our own work and should not be quoted as official … (1 comments)
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east bay: Waterfront Home on Secluded Bayou, Panama City, Florida - 10/04/07 10:13 PM
Fantastic waterfront location opens directly into EAST BAY in Parker, Florida... the eastern coast of Panama City. Just across the bridge from Tyndall Air Force Bace, this location offers convenience without the crowds, boating access into the INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY and beyond......................
Beautiful solid Oak HARDWOOD FLOORS in formal living/dining room, all … (2 comments)
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east bay: Open Today Saturday September 15th from 1-4 Great House, School district and neighborhood - 09/15/07 01:43 PM
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east bay: R E O 's three letters treasured by investors - 08/14/07 12:19 PM
On the other side of the spectrum, the market conditions are ideal for investors. With the insecurities with the stock market . . . Real Estate is still a better alternative for investors. The promise of return can be greater. I have just been asked to represent a couple of REO's … (1 comments)
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east bay: “R E O 's” tres grandes letras a los inversionistas - 08/14/07 12:14 PM
En el otro lado del espectro, las condiciones de mercado son ideales para los inversionistas. Con las inseguridades con la bolsa. Las propiedades inmobiliarias siguen siendo un alternativa mejor para los inversionistas. La promesa de la vuelta puede ser mayor. Acabo de pedirse representar un par de REO para un par … (0 comments)
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east bay: Articles of Interest 8.13.07 - 08/13/07 06:22 PM
KNOWLEDGEIf you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it. - Margaret Fuller
Articles of Interest 8.13.07
The U.S. housing crisis is beginning to echo throughout worldwide markets, according to a recent Forbes article. Speculators agree a fallout could further depress U.S. housing prices and make it harder to find buyers … (0 comments)
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east bay: Va a conseguir más difícilmente comprar un hogar. - 08/13/07 05:34 PM
Qué toma para comprar un hogar hoy y qué tomará el año próximo va a ser una diferencia enorme. A medida que la bolsa continúa teniendo problemas, las hipotecas caseras van a ser más duras ser aprobado prestamo. La primera vez que el comprador va a ser reestablecido. El criterior para … (0 comments)
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east bay: It is going to get harder to buy a Home. - 08/13/07 02:53 PM
What it takes to buy a home today and what it will take next year is going to be a huge difference. As the stock market continues to have problems, home mortgages are going to be harder to be approved for. The first time buyer is going to be re-established. The … (2 comments)
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east bay: 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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east bay: Short sale in Concord 2 bedroom/ 1 bath - 08/06/07 01:22 PM
Luis Ramirez-Agudelo OakhurstProperties (925) 567-6763 4081 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 2 Bdrm /1 bath Condo offered at $245,000 MLS 40288555 Year Built 1972 Sq Footage 868 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 1 Covered spaces Lot Size Common space HOA/Maint $320 per month DESCRIPTION Very clean end … (0 comments)
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east bay: Características de la inversión - 08/05/07 05:25 PM
Veo mucho "inversionistas" que buscan fuera de características del estado. Todavía creo que puedes crear un imperio en un mercado local, y no preocuparse si tu inversión se maneja a la derecha. Veo repartos subir casi diario. Hay tan cualquier hogar en el borde o en ejecución de una hipoteca. La … (0 comments)
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east bay: Compradores. ¿Cercas a jinetes, dónde te caes adentro? - 08/05/07 03:55 PM
Compradores. ¿Cercas a jinetes, dónde te caes adentro? El Internet y ciertas publicaciones son un gran recurso para las respuestas a las preguntas al comprar o vendiendo un hogar. La diferencia entre un comprador y un "jinete de la cerca" es conocimiento. Cuando mirar las propiedades inmobiliarias en California una debe … (0 comments)
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east bay: Ventas cortas. Ejecuciones de una hipoteca. . . Se congela el infierno ! - 08/05/07 03:10 PM
Nunca he visto muestras mejores de los hogares del descuento que compraban en todas las áreas. La cantidad de ventas cortas y de ejecuciones de una hipoteca está escalonando. Esto sería un gran rato para un comprador responsable de comprar dentro de sus medios.
Conexión a Luis@WalnutCreekHomes.com para más información.
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east bay: Necesidades del comprador - 08/05/07 02:49 PM
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east bay: Buyers needs - 08/04/07 02:48 PM
To sell Real Estate in Contra Costa County I think we need to know our client. Nowadays the buyer is what we all are trying to attract. There are allot of aspects for a buyer to decide on buying. The following is what I think are the top ten deciding factors … (0 comments)
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east bay: 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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east bay: Selling a home ain't easy . . . - 08/02/07 12:58 PM
This market is not for the faint of heart. The biggest challenges are for sellers and their agents. With very few exceptions, all sellers need to learn to adapt to market conditions. This is not the same market we had two or three years ago. A lot of sellers feel it … (0 comments)
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east bay: 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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east bay: Content Theft - 07/21/07 02:07 PM
Few Days back, I had a webmaster stole content from a page of mine located at my East bay real estate section.
Here are some useful information on what I did to have those content removed within 48 hours
1. I whois the domain name to find the owner of site, from info … (2 comments)
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east bay: New Price Piedmont CA Home For Sale - 07/12/07 06:17 PM
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east bay: Moving With Pets - 06/25/07 01:21 PM
Moving is hard on everyone involved-even your beloved pets! While pets may not understand *what* is going on, they can sense the stress that the people around them are experiencing. So what can you do to reduce the amount of stress that your pets are going to be under during this … (0 comments)
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east bay: San Francisco Real Estate—Neighborhoods for all Lifestyles - 06/23/07 02:53 AM
When choosing to move to San Francisco you have a lot of things to take into consideration and one of the most important is your lifestyle. If you are single and like to party then you are looking for a particular type of neighborhood. The same goes if you have a … (0 comments)
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east bay: Investment Properties - 06/18/07 07:14 PM
I see alot of "Investors" looking for out of state properties. I still believe you can create an empire in a local market, and not worry if your investment is managed right. I see deals come up almost everyday. There are so any homes on the verge or in foreclosure. Most … (1 comments)
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east bay: Cruisin in California....What? - 06/07/07 04:02 PM
Realtors® drive a lot. In town, on the freeways, expressways, motorway or whatever you may call it. I am always intrigued by the way people drive in different states, regions, cities, and even some shopping mall parking lots, (I nominate Trader Joe's parking lot in Lafayette, CA. as the most dangerous). … (12 comments)
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east bay: Bay Area home sales drop, prices up - 05/16/07 06:10 PM
Finally some good news coming out of the media. This article by DQNews is some of the best news that I have seen in a while coming from the normally doom-sayer media. Even though the number of homes sold is down, and they go into a bit of detail about this, the average … (0 comments)
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east bay: Bay Area home sales drop, prices up! - 05/16/07 05:42 PM
Below you will find the DQNews-Bay Area press release. How will the media spin doom and gloom out of this news? I am looking forward to your responses...
Bay Area home sales drop, prices up
<!--<i>by Real Estate Analyst John Karevoll</i><BR>-->May 16, 2007
La Jolla, CA.----Bay Area homes sold at the slowest pace in 12 … (1 comments)
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east bay: Local Developer Solves Berkeley's Budget Deficit in One Fell Swoop - 05/15/07 06:24 PM
The city of Berkeley got a nice financial boost late last month when local developer Patrick Kennedy sold 7 of his mixed use apartment buildings in the city. Mayor Tom Bates said that the transfer tax will probably make up the entire $2 million budget deficit that the city was facing. … (0 comments)
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east bay: You're Invited to the Berkeley Climate Action Kickoff - 05/08/07 02:31 PM
Hey Berkeley residents, you're invited to the Berkeley Measure G Climate Action Kick-Off being held this Saturday from 10am-12pm. Last year, Berkeley residents issued a call to action on global warming by voting overwhelmingly in support of Measure G. Measure G sets an aggressive goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions … (0 comments)
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east bay: East Bay Market - 04/22/07 01:29 AM
Employment gains surge, despite cooling housing marketBy George Avalon, Contra Costa Times
If there's a housing bubble, the phenomenon has yet to deflate the East Bay economy, where the job market continues to expand.
The East Bay powered to strong employment gains in August compared with the same month the year before, adding … (0 comments)
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east bay: The FSBO Mind Set - 11/12/06 07:39 AM
Read this last night before bed on the Inman blog - FSBOs trend down in latest industry report
Coincidentally, yesterday I got lost in Oakland and spent about ten minutes driving through a section of town I hadn't been in before. I must have seen 15 FSBO signs in that ten minutes.
So, … (2 comments)
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east bay: Self Description to Start! - 09/13/06 06:36 PM
As a California licensed Realtor, ePRO, GRI - Graduate REALTORS® Institute, as well as a cadidate for the CRS - Certified Residential Specialist® designation, Andrea holds herself to the highest standards in the industry. She utilizes systems and tools that insure you are provided with the latest, most up to date … (0 comments)
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