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Craig Nassi Accomplishes First Step

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792
Craig Nassi Signs Land ContractCraig Nassi, of BCN Development has accomplished the first step toward securing a $10 million loan with the City of Sacramento for the Aura Condo project by finally agreeing on a purchase price with the Landowner, David Taylor for the property at 601 Capitol Mall in Downtown Sacramento. This was one of the prerequisites to the agreement reached with Craig Nassi when he met with the City Council Members and asked the City of Sacramento to become a bank for the Aura shortfall of $10 Million.

The next step is for Craig Nassi to provide our City officials with all the loans and conditions he has on other loans. I personally hope that the City officials will require Mr. Nassi to document his "Secret Investors." Lastly, an agreement must be reached by Mr. Nassi and the City of Sacramento on the conditions of the $10 million loan. Hope this is public information since it is our tax dollars being loaned!

Ray Tretheway, City Councilman for Downtown Sacramento stated, "there were some doubts that economics would allow him to pull of a building of that size." Well, time will tell, Mr. Tretheway. Although, I would love to see the skyline change and the Aura built...I have some concerns about Craig Nassi.

Recently, a reader sent this web site link where Craig Nassi's quality of work was negatively addressed. The caveat to this states, "before you buy a condo built by Craig Nassi, you need to see this!" Any thoughts after reading what some of his customers had to say?

To Read the Remainder about the Aura Condos:

Comments(4)

Jacqulyn Richey
Prominent Realty Group - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Real Estate
Interesting that the city is involved in the project financing. Conflict of interest?  What happens if the builder is sued?  -Charles
Feb 21, 2007 12:08 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Charles, It seems like a very risky business to me as well. I will be very interested to see what the loan specifications indicate (if it's shared with the public-as it should be). My blief is that it is suppose to be a short term loan. Little sketchy!
Feb 22, 2007 07:29 AM
Anonymous
Dawn B.

Craig Nassi is an excellent business man and an amazing individual who does have the peoples interest at heart. I think that the city's decision to contribute and assist with this project is smart and it is obvious that the decision makers for the city see an opportunity for growth and advancement that Sacramento has needed, and is long over due. I commend Craig Nassi for his ability to see Sacramento as a city that has such potential and am grateful that he actually acted on it.

Jun 26, 2007 03:24 PM
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Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Dawn, I couldn't agree more with you. Sacramento needs this growth and quality construction that will bring life to Downtown and job...way overdue!  Thank you for stepping up and commenting about an important issue for Sacramento's future4.
Jun 27, 2007 02:10 AM