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When our kids were growing up, they never wanted to leave town for the 4th of July. It wasn't because they were homebodies or didn't like to have fun.
Rather it was because nobody does the 4th like Benicia. Just ask anyone who's visited Benicia over the 4th of July. And
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Today's weather is predicted to be beautiful. Why notbring your blanket, low beach chairs, and picnic baskets for delightful evening watching the popular movie "Kung Fu Panda" outside in our wonderful downtown Citypark.
The Blues Defenders, a Sonoma County music group will start the festivities by playing their brand of "gritty
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With summer starting full tilt and people deciding what can we do this summer for a "staycation", think of visiting Benicia, CAJune 13th. Experience a French Theme Eventalong our famous promenade next to the Carquinez Straits. Sponsored by our wonderful Benicia Street Programthis will start at 10AM and run til 4PM.
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The last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific railroad was welcomed by several hundred history buffs, train buffs and curious Benicians as it rolled through Benicia earlier today as part of a 32-day tour celebrating the 140th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike.
Benicia planning commissioner Rick Ernst organized
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It’s been a few months since President Obama announced his Making Home Affordable housing plan. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, including right here in Benicia, Vallejo and much of the rest of the Golden State, the plan likely won’t have much of an impact.
And, judging by what many
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Our inventory of homes for sale in Benicia, CAhas dropped tremendously since the last year. HUGE drop in inventory. As I have written previously this is now a seller's market with multiple offers on homes time and time again-as soon as they hit the market.
As of 4/19/09 per the Bay
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Earth Day April 22,2009 will be celebrated in Benicia with venues that will provide tools to residents and homeowners who want to learn about being energy and water efficient. This is a wonderful opportunity to take the family to learn what each one of us can do to live in our
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For anyone who’s ever eaten at The Shoreline Restaurant, Mike and Gayle’s Burgers-By-The-Bay or the erstwhile Washington House, today marks the end of an era.
That’s because when The Shoreline and Mike & Gayle’s close up later today, they’ll lock their doors for the last time in downtown Benicia, ending a
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A Great Way To Sample Benicia’s Many Flavors
Who says you never get a second chance?
If you missed A Taste Of First last fall, you’re in luck, because the popular culinary event is back for a third time later this month — Feb. 26th to be exact.
For $35, you
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I Just finished a report that shows every Benicia home that closed escrow in January. Click on the graphic to download the report, which includes address, bedrooms, baths, square footage, sales price, and even the net change from the original list price to the eventual selling price.
There were 13 home
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The Benicia Finance Director and City Manager have informed us that all is well after considering a $490,000 cut, no more cuts are planned. The city does have plans in place if such cuts are necessary but overall things look good. One reason that Benicia does fairly well is that the
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It’s been several years since Benicia Unified School District closed Mills Elementary, the oldest of its five elementary schools and the only one located downtown.
Back then, it seemed like the sensible thing to do. The population base was maturing and as a by-product of that, school enrollment, particularly at the
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I signed a listing this week on a 1BR condo in Benicia that a client of mine bought in Sept of 2006 for $312,000. She is now on disability and needs to short sale. I've listed it for $115,000. She wants to stay on as a tenant and will pay an
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What a year in Benicia, Ca real estate!! No community is immune to foreclosures.
This past year there were 238 residential(single family and condos) sold in Benicia. 76 of them were foreclosures. (source:Bay Area Real Estate Information 1/4/09) While the first of 2008 saw us having few foreclosures to sell, as
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Question: Regarding the 500 thousand federal tax exemption on home sales, is this a "one time only" exemption or can i use this tax exemption several times, each time that I sell my house?
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Just a can a week! By: Melanie Ross, GRI, e-PRO Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific at 900 First St, Benicia has two huge barrels looking for a can a week from YOU!
Last year we filled barrels with food for the Solano County Food Bank. This year, even more so, than last year there is need for food to fill the stomachs
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Benica Main Street is continually coming up with new ideas to promote our lovely city of Benicia. The newest tradition will start this coming Saturday November 22.
EARLIER THAN THE BIRD is what they are promoting!!
Jump out of bed, stay in your pajamas, grab your family, neighbors, and friends-Head to
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Start your own holiday tradition in downtown Benicia at the Camellia Tea Room. Every year for at least 10 years that I know of, the local hot spot for tea and lunch takes reservations for two sittings. One is Sunday 11/10 and the other is Sunday 12/7.
I can remember a
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Boo Time in Benicia! By: Melanie Ross, GRI, e-PRO Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)
This last week of October don't miss out on the First Street Scarecrows!
Stroll the sidewalks on First street and pick your favorite scarecrow. Local businesses have dressed a scarecrow. Some are truly scary and others are fun. You might recognize some of the "crows". Edward Scissor Hands is one of
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As I have said in the past, foreclosures cross all cities and neighborhoods. In Benicia as of 7/21/08 Multiple Listing Service (Bay Area Real Estate Information Service), we have 150 homes listed for sale. Of those homes, 26 are foreclosures also known as "bank owned".
Prices range from a low of
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Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific has a team supporting The Cancer Relay For Life. Our team is called the Cancer Buster Sole Patrol. Round Table Pizza in Benicia, CA is allowing us to take over their restaurant for an evening to help support the Cancer Relay event. 20% of the proceeds
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Come experience 'A Tast Of First Street' in Benicia, CA on February 28th from 6 to 9 p.m.SAMPLE: the Cuisine of many of First Street's fine reastaurantsParticipating Restaurants
Captain Blyther'sDouble RainbowFirst Street CafeJava PointMatsuri SushiNancy's Bake ShopPetalsRandy'sSaharaSala ThaiSandoval'sThe ShoreliineUnion Hotel RestaurantVenticello'sENTER: a drawing to win a prize from your favorite
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When Green Valley Mortgage expanded into the whole top floor of 909 First St. the managers at the time rushed to move desks and copiers and put up bulletin boards. The building's character was of little concern; the high ceilings, crown moldings, the turn-of-the-century character was just lost. Also of little
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So you are looking to buy a home in Benicia. In this eddition of Golden Nuggets we will take a look at Down Payment Assistance and First Time Home Buyer programs in the Solano County, CA City of Benicia. There is $68,000 in Down Payment Assistance available for the purchase of
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Foreclosures are top of mind in today's news. Neighbors, friends, relatives, clients, people in the grocery store, customers waiting in line at the bank, you name it if I wear my badge they will ask about the current market. This is an update to the foreclosure market as of January 12,2008.
What
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Benicia Transit is hosting for the third year a festive, inexpensive way to see the holiday lights in Benicia.
Ride in a "luxurious Benicia Breeze Coach" and enjoy Benicia's annual light shows around the city. There will be some refreshments and drinks on board. The tours last approximately one hour.
All for
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