Things to do in Alameda on May 9, 10 and 11, 2014   Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers, enjoy your special day!     Things to do in Alameda:  Second Friday Art Receptions on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.   The Frank Bette Center for the Art will celebrate Alameda on Camera is free to the public.  1601 Paru Street.   The Pacific Pinball Museum is celebration the opening of Baseball Collections of Duane Tom featuring unlimited play and refreshments.  Admission is $15 for adults, and $7.50 for children under 12.  The Museum is located at 1510 Webster Street.  Please call 510-205-6959 for more information       Things to do in Alameda:  The Dwelling Place, on Friday, March 9 at 7:30 pm.  The Spring Concert is presented by the Alameda Community Chorus performing music of the Beatles, Billy Joel, ... 05/09/2014

Alameda Walks, 2014, Part One   Alameda Walks, an Alameda tradition for many years.  The walks are held two times a month and are a perfect way to enjoy a beautiful spring and summer days, meet new friends and learn a little about Alameda's history.     This years the walks cover a variety of places, some history of the City and visit some events and new sites.  Most walks start at 9:00 am and end at 10:00 am.  Patrick Russi of the Alameda Recreation and Park Department will lead many of the walks.   May 3, 2014, Northshore Walk is the first walk of the season.  Walkers will meet at Pet Express on the Estuary side at Bridgeside Shopping Center, Blanding at Broadway.  Exploration of the north shore of Alameda and Jingle Art Town(Oakland) via the Park Street Bridge.   May 10 Bay Farm Dest... 05/07/2014

Seven Single Family Homes in Alameda new to the market during the week of April 25 to May 2, 2014   This real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and her website Search for Alameda Homes.       1807 Sherman Street 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $579,000 Days on the Market:  2                 2207 Glenview Street 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $708,500 Days on the Market:  5           328 Capetown Drive 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $799,000 Days on the Market:  1             2975 Gibbons Drive 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $899,000 Days on the Market:  1             2217 San Antonio Avenue 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Asking Price:  $899,000 Days on the Market:  4               1237 Versailles Avenue 4 bedr... 05/03/2014

  Things to do in Alameda on May 2, 3 and 4, 2014   Things to do in Alameda:  Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on Friday, May 2, at 6:30 to 9:00 pm Preview Night and Saturday, May 3, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, May 4, 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the DeWitt “O” Club at 641 West Red Line Avenue at Alameda Point.  I pick up some books I have wanted to read for ages and some treasures I stumble upon.   Things to do in Alameda:  Alameda Walks is back for another year of great walks.  May 3 is the first walk in 2014 The walks are a perfect way to enjoy a beautiful spring and summer days, meet new friends and learn a little about Alameda's history. May 3, 2014, North Shore Walk at 9:00 am walkers will meet at Pet Express on the Estuary side at Bridgeside Shopping Center, Blanding at Broadway. ... 05/02/2014

    Market Report of Alameda real estate activity 4/21/14 to 4/28/14 Last week’s totals from 4/21/2014 to………..………….………………….…4/28/2014 New homes on the market...............................................................17 Price changes.....................................................................................2 Homes that sold................................................................................8 Pending activity - all not just last week..............................................57 All single family homes currently on the market...................................6 Condos currently on the market.........................................................8 Townhouses currently on the market..................................................7 Distressed properties: Bank ... 04/28/2014

    Things to do in Alameda on April 25, 26 and 27, 2014   Things to do in Alameda:  Salute to Education is this Friday, April 25 at 7:30 pm!  We have a lively evening of friends, good food, and celebration in store for you.  Learn how a mini-farm, music project and math tutoring enhance student success while listening to great jazz by our award-winning high school musicians.  Enjoy gourmet food from Cafe Q and fabulous California wines and brew.  Advance tickets are only $30 and may be purchased online until Wednesday night at midnight.   Purchase tickets online.          Things to do in Alameda:  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 29 morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the winter fruits and vegetables are availabl... 04/25/2014

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      Market Report of Alameda real estate activity 4/14/14 to 4/21/14 Last week’s totals from 4/14/2014 to………..………….………………….…4/21/2014 New homes on the market...............................................................15 Price changes.....................................................................................1 Homes that sold.................................................................................9 Pending activity - all not just last week..............................................58 All single family homes currently on the market..................................34 Condos currently on the market.........................................................3     Townhouses currently on the market..................................................7 Distressed properties... 04/21/2014

New Townhouses on the market during the week of April 11 to April 18,  2014   This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   Six Townhouses/Duets are new to the market this week.   1104 Verdemar Dr 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Asking Price:  $450,000 Days on the Market:  5 This is a short sale       1154 Bismarck Lane 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $579,000 Days on the Market:  10     3216 Fir Avenue 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  4       4 Shepardson Lane 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  10       37 Bay Park Terrace 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $619,000 Days on the Market:  1       1032 Melrose Avenue 3 bedrooms, 2... 04/18/2014

Things to do in Alameda on April 19 and 20, 2014   Things to do in Alameda:  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 22 morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the winter fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable winter fruits and vegetables.  The market is on Webster Street and Haight Avenue.     Things to do in Alameda: Alameda South Shore Center and Off the Grid are back from winter break with more food trucks on April 19 , from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the South Shore Center parking lot near Petco.  The trucks includeThe Chairman, Sanguchon, Seoul on Wheels, Sweet Delites, Twister Truck, Kinder's Truck, Yummi BBQ, Lexie's Frozen Custard, Drewski's Hot ... 04/18/2014

      Market Report of Alameda real estate activity 4/7/14 to 4/14/14       Week of April 7 to April 14, 2014 Average Sales Price $610,575 Average List Price $561,750 Average Days on Market 16 Number of Homes On Market 16 Number of Homes Pending 52 New Homes on the Market 16   Six homes sold this past week including two condos and four single family homes. Sellers, if you are thinking about selling your home, don’t delay.  Now is the time to talk to a Realtor about putting your home on the market. There are plenty of buyers looking for a homes in Alameda who are ready to buy.   This is a list of the single family homes that sold last week:   2101 Shoreline Dr, #472 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Asking Price:  $448,000 Sale Price:  $465,000 Days on the Market:  8     2101 Shoreline Dr., #259 2 b... 04/14/2014

    Market Report of Alameda real estate activity 3/31/14 to 4/7/14     Week of March 31 to April 7, 2014 Average Sales Price $712,500 Average List Price $661,000 Average Days on Market 18 Number of Homes On Market 31 Number of Homes Pending 48 New Homes on the Market 16     Ten homes sold this past week including two townhouses and eight single family homes.  Sellers, if you are thinking about selling your home, don’t delay.  Now is the time to talk to a Realtor about putting your home on the market. There are plenty of buyers looking for a homes in Alameda who are ready to buy.   This is a list of the single family homes that sold last week:   453 Central Avenue 1 bedrooms, 1 bath Asking Price:  $250,000 Sale Price:  $271,000 Days on the Market:  10 This was a short sale     2510 San ... 04/07/2014

  New Single Family Homes for sale in Alameda California April 5, 2014   This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   Fifteen new homes came on the market during the week of March 28 to April 5, 2014     301 Broadway 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $399,000 Days on the Market:  1       1825 Shoreline Dr, #203 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $425,000 Days on the Market:  3     2045 Lincoln Avenue 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Asking Price:  $445,000 Days on the Market:  4       960 Shorepoint Ct., #310 2 bedrooms, 3 bath Asking Price:  $738,000 Days on the Market:  1         406 Baywood Rd 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $539,000 Days on the Market:  5       1619 Grand St 2 bedrooms, 1 bath... 04/05/2014

  Things to do in Alameda on April 4, 5 and 6, 2014   Things to do in Alameda:  The play “Almost Maine” is showing at the Altarena Playhouse on Friday, April 4 starting at 8:00 pm. at 1409 High Street in Alameda.  Additional performances will be held on Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm through April 13, 2014.  There will also be a special Thursday showing on April 10.  For more information and tickets please call 510-523-1553.     Things to do in Alameda:  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 8 morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the winter fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable winter fruits and vegetables.  The market is on Webster Str... 04/04/2014

    What’s Happening at Mastick Senior Center April 1, 2014       April is tax month and Mastick has you covered.  There is Free Tax Preparation Services at Mastick.  Visit the Center or call for an appointment at 510-747-7506.  This free tax preparation service is sponsored by APR, IRS and the Mastick Senior Center Advisory Board.   Mastick Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Meet on April 1 at 12 Noon at the Dining Room 2.  The book for the month is “A Moveable Feast:  The Restored Edition” by Ernest Hemmingway.  The book for review on May 6 is “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett.  Please call the center with any questions at 510-747-7506.       Yoga is a wonderful way to relax and stretch inactive muscles.  Yoga class with instructor, Rosemary McNally, begin on April 1 to... 04/01/2014

    Market Report of Alameda real estate activity 3/24/14 to 3/31/14   Week of March 24 to March 31, 2014 Average Sales Price $682,156 Average List Price $633,618 Average Days on Market 18 Number of Homes On Market 32 Number of Homes Pending 50 New Homes on the Market 13   Fourteen homes sold this past week including two condos, three townhouses and nine single family homes  Sellers, if you are thinking about selling your home, don’t delay.  Now is the time to talk to a Realtor about putting your home on the market. There are plenty of buyers looking for a homes in Alameda who are ready to buy.     This is a list of the townhouses that sold last week:     43 Shepardson Ln 2 bedrooms, 2.t baths Asking Price:  $595,000 Sale Price:  $580,000 Days on the Market:  11       300 Laguna Vista 4... 03/31/2014

  Open Houses in Alameda, California March 29 and 30, 2014   This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey and  Search for Alameda Homes. Open Homes in Alameda this week:   There are 15 homes open this weekend.     2101 Shoreline Dr #259 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Asking Price:  $455,000 Days on the Market:  10 Open Sat/Sun 2-4:30 pm     2101 Shoreline Drive, #344 2 bedrooms 2 baths Asking Price:  $458,000 Days on the Market:  4 Open Sat/Sun 2-4 pm         1716 Walnut Street 2 bedrooms 1 bath Asking Price:  $485,000 Days on the Market:  25 Open Sun 2-4 pm         636 Centre Ct. 2+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $529,000 Days on Market:   Open Sun 2-4 pm         152 Centre Ct. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $539,000 Days on the ... 03/29/2014

  New Single Family Homes for sale in Alameda California this week     This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy ofGallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   Six new Single Family Homes came on the market during the week of March 21 to March 28,  2014 1919 Alameda Avenue 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  1               532 Haight Avenue 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $629,000 Days on the Market:  1 Also listed as a duplex         1804 Lincoln Avenue 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Asking Price:  $639,990 Days on the Market:  1           1214 9th Street 2 bedrooms, 3 bath Asking Price:  $738,000 Days on the Market:  1             1711 Pearl Street 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $799,000 Days on the Mar... 03/28/2014

  New Townhouses for sale in Alameda California this week     This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   Three new Townhouses are new to the market during the week of March 21 to March 28,  2014     636 Centre Ct. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $529,000 Days on the Market:  7         152 Centre Ct. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $539,000 Days on the Market:  1           3551 Norman Lane 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $575,000 Days on the Market:  6     This month townhouses are averaging 17 days on the market and selling for an average of $556,428.       BAY FARM ISLAND LAGOON   Looking to sell or buy a home in the Alameda? Alameda is a lovely city and a great place to ... 03/28/2014

  Things to do in Alameda on March 28, 29 and 30, 2014     Things to do in Alameda:  The play “Almost Maine” is showing at the Altarena Playhouse on Friday, March 28 starting at 8:00 pm. at 1409 High Street in Alameda.  Additional performances will be held on Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm through April 13, 2014.  There will also be a special Thursday showing on April 10.  For more information and tickets please call 510-523-1553.     Things to do in Alameda:  The Alameda’s Farmer’s Market is open to the public Saturday, March 29 and Tuesday, April 1 morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine.  All the winter fruits and vegetables are available at great prices.  So good!  Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for delectable winter fruits and vegetables.  The market is on Webs... 03/28/2014