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Doom and gloom news are always sensationalized. So from time to time, it helps to have a reality check. Kudos to First American Title Company who shares with us the Market Watch newsletter by a dynamo of a woman, Carole Rodoni. Carole is a sought-after...

I'm incensed! Twice today, I was nearly rebuffed by two agents whom I called when I tried to submit my offers. The first one was an REO. She said she already received an offer last night, and another one this morning --- as if two was enough. She...

Alameda, in spite of being a small island, has its share of restaurants that tickle the palate. Whenever we want to go out and get something to eat, we fight the urge to go off the island because there are so many to choose from. When I meet new clients...

Folks who haven't yet discovered Alameda may want to come to one of the most fun events in the island -- the monthly Antiques Faire by the Bay http://www.antiquesbythebay.net/ . It's billed as Northern California's largest antiques and collectibles...

I submitted an offer on a short sale listing last week. I thought it was a strong offer --- full price, 10% down payment, 1% initial deposit, AS IS, standard contingency periods. When I followed up with the listing agent to find out what the seller would...