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2011
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FALL SEASON OF MIRACLES Almost a year ago, on November 7th, 2010 my husband was asked by his doctor to have a scan of his heart taken. My husband had experienced shortness of breath and his doctor wanted to be sure he was OK. There appeared to be some blockage of a vein and he was asked...
10/31/2011
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MY REAL ESTATE ELEVATOR SPEECH Buying or selling real estate in Alameda can be a difficult proposition. If you are a buyer you may be quivering in fear about whether you will qualify for a loan. Or whether you can find the right home in the area you want in your price range. If you are a sell...
10/31/2011
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ALAMEDA MARKET REPORT THIRD QUARTER 2011 The third quarter statistics for detached, single family homes in for Alameda. Many people think of Alameda as a bedroom community. And essentially we are. We have many charming vintage homes, tree lined street, tranquil neighborhoods and a w...
10/28/2011
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ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKING BACK DRUGS No, they are not going into another business to add to their coffers. They are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) as a collection point for Alamedans to drop off prescription drugs. Residents are asked to bring their unwant...
10/28/2011
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HALLOWEEN COMES TO ALAMEDA As we approach Halloween, more and more houses are being decorated for the Trick or Treaters. Below are three of those home you may want to drive by. There are other scary decorated homes on the 2600 block of Central Avenue and the 3000 block of Central Avenue. B...
10/28/2011
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GOOGLE CLOUD PRINTING WITH KODAK Puerto Rico is a favorite destination of my family when we visit the Caribbean. So much history, beautiful beaches and fun things to do. It is a great place to relax. However, when I listed a home in Alameda for a probate sale in which the seller was an e...
10/27/2011
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COMMON BUYERS' MISCONCEPTIONS Buyers have many misconceptions about Real Estate and the buying process. Buyers hear on the news and on the internet that we are in a buyer's market. They think they can buy anything for a song and get every amenity's they ask for. Depending on where they live...
10/26/2011
MISCONCEPTIONS BUYERS HAVE ABOUT MORTGAGE BROKERS My customers are pretty sophisticated and have a vast understanding of the real estate current market. They spend a lot of time on the net reading blogs and articles about real estate, about the current market and new homes for sale. Occasio...
10/26/2011
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A PICKY BUYER OR A PRUDENT BUYER? I am assisting a long time friend and client with her search for a condo or townhouse. She is very definite about one thing. Price. Price is her most important consideration. Since she is buying the unit for a family member she doesn't care about amenitie...
10/25/2011
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NO FENCE SITTERS ALLOWED A buyer whom I am helping find a condo has been equivocating about whether to buy now or wait. We have looked at many condos which meet the criteria she wanted in a unit. I have been showing her property for 1 and a half years, off and on. Each time we meet, after a...
10/25/2011