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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 speaker (and the much-revered ray of hope for the battered northern California market). We ...

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 like to do --- accept, counter offer or reject --- it appears she bypassed the seller. She ...

Every summer, for three consecutive months of June, July and August, we have a free outdoor concert each month at Crab Cove, It's a scene that every Chamber of Commerce would die for, and event that residents and their guests thoroughly enjoy. This venue features live performances by different musical groups ranging from rock and roll to ...

DISCOVER ALAMEDA I live in Alameda, and many of my clients commute to San Francisco. When they couldn’t afford to buy in the City, they decided to look to East Bay. It doesn’t take them long to fall in love with our island that is so private and secure, yet so conveniently located for easy access to other cities. Alameda has great ...

I have searched several sites, blogs, etc. for a concise answer to the question on the effect of a short sale on one's credit score. It was mind-boggling to find so many different answers. And I am just as befuddled. For sure the credit score has to be negatively impacted since banks will surely report late payments. To approve short sales, a ...

[photo:listing:1562990] Entertain in style! • 1,800 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story ''Main level on second floor'' - $849,000 - Classic Colonial Revival Central Alameda, Alameda  -  Entertain in style in this fabulous home. Enjoy the open plan of the formal ...

[photo:listing:1529616] NEW home with views • 2,600 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Dramatic Contemporary" - MLS® $750,000 - Architecture Digest Style Mountain View, Martinez  -  Architecture Digest quality and design in this fabulous custom-built home. Designed by and built by a team consisting of an ...

[photo:listing:1449200] Lovely Spanish Bungalow • 1,096 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story ''Spanish Bungalow'' - MLS® $399,000 - Best Value, Short Sale Maxwell Park, Oakland  -  Delightful bungalow is in a wonderful enclave of other vintage homes near ...

[photo:listing:1440509] • 1,667 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm duplex ''Colonial Revival downtown'' - MLS® $650,000 - FIXER DUPLEX DOWNTOWN! Downtown, Alameda  -  According to the reference book ''Buildings of the Edwardian Period, City of Alameda 1905 to 1909'' by Geroge C. ...