california: NEW SouzaRealty.com Website - Now Offering FREE Foreclosure Search & MLS Map Search! - 07/30/10 08:47 PM
NEW SouzaRealty.com Website - Now Offering FREE Foreclosure Search & MLS Map Search!

Our NEW SouzaRealty.com website is now live, with "simple, elegant and easy-to-navigate" design elements in mind. It only has three links in the navigation bar:
Search for California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona FORECLOSURES. Search for nationwide property listings using a map-based MLS search. Our ActiveRain blog - of course! On the home page, we have a "Featured Listings" video, a Facebook "Like" box and links to our Twitter, Trulia, Zillow, YouTube and ActiveRain web pages. There is also a Google map marked with our current and … (2 comments)

california: Granite Bay, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) - 07/27/10 09:59 PM
Granite Bay, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Granite Bay, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
(None) Here is a list of properties in Granite Bay, California that went back to … (2 comments)

california: Loomis, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) - 07/27/10 09:55 PM
Loomis, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Loomis, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
(None) Here is a list of properties in Loomis, California that went back to the bank, which … (0 comments)

california: Lincoln, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) - 07/27/10 09:49 PM
Lincoln, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Lincoln, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
569 Darlington Way, Lincoln, CA 95648 - 1,710 sq. ft. - Sold for $172,500 on 7/19/10 1743 … (2 comments)

california: Rocklin, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) - 07/27/10 05:03 PM
Rocklin, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Rocklin, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
2700 Stampede Court, Rocklin, CA 95765 - 1,379 sq. ft. - Sold for $190,000 on 7/21/10 Here … (0 comments)

california: Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010) - 07/27/10 04:48 PM
Roseville, CA - Placer County Real Estate Auction - Trustee Sales (July 19-23, 2010)
During the foreclosure process, all properties go up for auction at the trustee sales held in the appropriate county. Some properties are sold to 3rd parties, some go back to the bank or lender (beneficiary) if no one bids on them and the rest are either postponed or canceled.
Here is a list of properties in Roseville, California that were sold to 3rd, purchased as a flip, rental or primary:
3570 Hazeltine Lane, Roseville, CA 95747 - 3,926 sq. ft. - Sold for $350,000 on 7/19/10 2005 … (0 comments)

california: Beautiful Mediterranean Home For Rent On The Golf Course! Inverness At Shadow Lakes - Brentwood, CA - 07/27/10 03:47 PM
Beautiful Mediterranean Home For Rent On The Golf Course! Inverness At Shadow Lakes - Brentwood, CA … (0 comments)

california: Gorgeous Home In A Great Location...Not A Short Sale Or REO! Strada by John Laing Homes - Roseville, CA - 07/23/10 05:23 PM
Gorgeous Home In A Great Location...Not A Short Sale Or REO! … (3 comments)

california: Land For Sale - Simpson Ranch Estates, Wilton (Sacramento County, CA) - 04/11/10 04:21 PM
Land For Sale SOLD - Simpson Ranch Estates, Wilton (Sacramento County, CA)
Simpson Ranch in Wilton, California is the hidden jewel of Sacramento county, with fifteen estate lots ranging in size from 18-20 acres. Owner financing is available at 5% interest for 3 years. This parcel offered for sale is 18.76 acres, mostly level (no $$$ grading needed) with majestic oak trees and priced to sell at $188,000. That's only ~$10k per acre!!!

There are 5 custom estate homes (4 complete, 1 under construction) at Simpson Ranch in Wilton, beginning at 4300 sq. ft. Two homes are surrounded by vineyards … (6 comments)

california: Stockton, CA - Oak Park Ice Arena, $5 Ice Skating (Winter Wonderland) - 12/21/09 11:38 AM
Stockton, CA - Oak Park Ice Arena, $5 Ice Skating (Winter Wonderland)
Today through Wednesday (December 21-22-23, 2009), Stockton's Oak Park Ice Arena is offering public ice skating sessions for $5, including skate rental.
Here are the details from OakParkIceArena.com:
Winter Wonderland - Public Ice Skating Dec 21, 2009 (Mon) 1:00 PM Stockton Arena Public Ice Skating 1:00 PM to 9:00 PMSessions are 50 minutes long and start on the hour with limited space available. Skate sizes are limited and are distributed on a first come first serve basis. Session 1 - 1:00pm to 1:50pmSession 2 - 2:00pm to 2:50pmSession 4 … (2 comments)

california: Bijan Restaurant - Fremont, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/15/09 03:50 PM
Bijan Restaurant - Fremont, CA (Alameda County, California)
Bijan Restaurant is located a couple miles west of I-680 on Mission Blvd. in Fremont. It's in the Lucky Shopping Center behind the ARCO gas station and you need to make a u-turn at the next light if you're coming from the 680 freeway. Bijan Restaurant has belly dancing on Friday nights and it's pretty cool when the belly dancer balances a sword on top of her head while she's dancing!

If you feel like eating Persian food in Fremont, I recommend going to Bijan Restaurant...they have good food, good service and a … (0 comments)

california: Homes of Simpson Ranch Estates in Wilton, CA (Sacramento County, California) - 11/15/09 03:46 PM
Homes of Simpson Ranch Estates in Wilton, CA (Sacramento County, California)

Thanks for watching my gallery of homes at Simpson Ranch Estates in Wilton, CA! Wilton is an equestrian town located in Sacramento county, California. Simpson Ranch Estates is a 15-lot community in the northeastern part of Wilton, near Sloughhouse and Hwy 16 / Jackson Highway.
There are currently 5 vacant lots for sale and 1 pending home sale in Simpson Ranch Estates. Each lot is approximately 19-20 acres and the features of some lots include majestic oak trees, a pond or local views. Most of the lots have a … (0 comments)

california: Speechless Sunday - Baby Owl...A Day Owl? - 11/15/09 03:20 PM
Speechless Sunday - Baby Owl...A Day Owl?
I took this photo today in Wilton, CA (Sacramento County, California):

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california: Vinoteca - Danville, CA (Contra Costa County, California) - 11/15/09 03:05 PM
Vinoteca - Danville, CA (Contra Costa County, California)
Vinoteca is located in downtown Danville on Prospect Avenue, just around the corner from Starbucks Coffee on Hartz Avenue. Vinoteca features live music several days a week and they have a romantic "wine bar" type atmosphere...a perfect fit for charming downtown Danville.

Vinoteca offers "small plates...big tastes...great wine!" During our first visit to Vinoteca, we decided to try their "swimmer of the day" fish called "Walu" in Hawaii and Fiji, otherwise known as escolar or butterfish...or super white tuna when served raw as sushi or sashimi. The side dishes we sampled were: … (4 comments)

california: Market Report: Lots / Land For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/14/09 11:59 AM
Market Report: Lots / Land For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California)
There are a total of 30 parcels within the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates community in Livermore, CA that are a part of the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates HOA. There are 14 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Lots and 16 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Homes. As of today, November 14, 2009, there are 2 lots for sale, 0 pending sales and 5 closed sales on the MLS.

The information below was obtained via the Bay East Association of Realtors MLS and public records:
ACTIVE … (2 comments)

california: Market Report: Homes For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/12/09 11:28 AM
Market Report: Homes For Sale In Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California)
There are a total of 30 parcels within the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates community in Livermore, CA that are a part of the Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates HOA. There are 16 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Homes and 14 Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate Lots. As of today, November 12, 2009, there are 5 homes for sale, 1 pending sale, 1 closed sale and 1 expired listing.

The information below was obtained via the Bay East Association of Realtors MLS and public records:
ACTIVE LISTINGS
$3,998,000 … (4 comments)

california: Chevys Fresh Mex Happy Hour - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/11/09 08:06 PM
Chevys Fresh Mex Happy Hour - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California)
Chevys Fresh Mex in Livermore, CA is located at 4685 First Street, next to IHOP and just a stone's throw off I-580 at the First Street exit. We just went to the Pleasanton Chevys a couple of days ago (for the first time in months) and I think I caught Margarita Madness...so this afternoon, we went to the Livermore Chevys for Happy Hour! We enjoyed complimentary chips and salsa and I had three magnificent mango margaritas!

Chevys Happy Hour, Monday - Friday from 3pm to 7pm (in the cantina … (2 comments)

california: Wordless Wednesday - Sunset at Sunrise & Folsom in Rancho Cordova, CA (Sacramento County, California) - 11/10/09 04:29 PM
Wordless Wednesday - Sunset at Sunrise & Folsom in Rancho Cordova, CA (Sacramento County, California)
These pics were taken with my iPhone from a moving vehicle! :)


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california: Chevys Fresh Mex Happy Hour - Pleasanton, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/10/09 10:41 AM
Chevys Fresh Mex Happy Hour - Pleasanton, CA (Alameda County, California)
Chevys Fresh Mex in Pleasanton is located off Hopyard and I-580, next door to Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton. Chevys Happy Hour is Monday to Friday between 3-7pm in the cantina (bar) and they offer half-price appetizers and $3 drink specials. Chevys during Happy Hour is a perfect place to come for your Tex-Mex and margarita cravings on a budget!

Chevys Happy Hour, Monday - Friday from 3pm to 7pm (in the cantina only)
$3 Drink Menu
Original Frozen Margaritas Domestic Draft Beers House Wines Well Drinks Seasonal Fresh Fruit Margaritas … (8 comments)

california: Costco Holiday Hours - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California) - 11/10/09 10:00 AM
Costco Holiday Hours - Livermore, CA (Alameda County, California)
The Costco warehouse in Livermore, CA is located at 2800 Independence Drive at the Airway Blvd. exit off the I-580 freeway. The Livermore Costco's official opening date was November 17, 1993 so they're coming up on their 16th anniversary! Between November 7th and December 19th, Costco has extended holiday hours as shown below:

This Costco also has a gas station with regular and premium gas prices that are the lowest prices in the area. The Costco Food Court is located inside and offers the typical selection of food items at very … (7 comments)