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2008 

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Here are the REO and short sale stats for Alameda and Contra Costa counties as of 10/20/08 City Total Inventory REO Properties % REO Property Short Sale Properties % Short Sale Properties Combined % Alamo 138 4 2.90% 8 5.80% 8.70% Antioch 897 463 51.62% 333 37.12% 88.74% Blackhawk 73 2 2.74% 5 6....
10/24/2008
Today I closed escrow on a home in Concord California.  It was an FHA loan and closed in 20 Days. It was table funded and did not appraise at purchase price. in the beginning.  I have to say the buyer's agent was very good. His name is Mark Wood and works for Zip Realty in Emeryville. His buyer r...
10/24/2008
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Why Purchase a Home in Today's Market KANE AND ASSOCIATES REALTORS Buying a home in today's market may be a challenge.  And given the economic news we're getting, it may take nerves of steel to jump in right now.  But there are many homes on the market right now that are great values.  If you hav...
10/24/2008
Property owners in the city of Alameda are always getting hit with another tax! We have a parcel tax for the hospital which still cannot get ahead and needs more money! We just were hit with a parcel tax for the schools and now the city is in need of money so they want to double the transfer tax!...
10/20/2008
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   I just returned from the California Association of Realtor's Conference in Long Beach. We had our EXPO and Tech Tuesday last week. Of course because of the times, the attendance wasn't as good as last year. It was still fun and informative. For the most part, Realtors were quite positive about...
10/20/2008
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 Purchase a Home in Today's Market? Is it Wise and Possible? Buying a home in today's market may be a challenge.  And given the economic news we're getting, it may take nerves of steel to jump in right now.  But there are many homes on the market right now that are great values.  If you have goo...
10/11/2008
I have two listings that have ratified contracts. One buyer has removed all her contingencies on one and the other will be removing their's tomorrow. Both transactions had some issues but we have overcome the problems. I feel very positive that both will close escrow at the end of the month. Even...
10/11/2008
Buyers and Sellers! Do You Really Know the Difference?  In today's San Francisco Bay Area market there are numerous properties for sale.  I have been working with buyers and sellers in this challenging market.  For the most part, prices ranging from $200,000 to $400,000  are being sold as Short S...
10/11/2008
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                                              I finally took some time off for 4 days! Even though times are tough,I went to Disneyland with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson. Luc is 20 months old and full  of energy. Of course we spent most of the time in Fantasyland and Toon Town. It was 93 ...
10/11/2008
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Jean Powers

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