Melanie Ross-Real Estate Made Simple

Waters End is a popular neighborhood located in Benicia, CA.  These homes are huge in size and with floor plans that will meet any buyers needs.  Parks are close by, views of Mt Diablo, a highly rated public school system, small town atmosphere yet a close commute to San Francisco....what more co...

HAFA Short Sales in Benicia means 1/2 of what?!?  It is so easy to throw out these acronyms when talking about short sales.  However the bottom line is what does it mean to a distressed homeowner with a mortgage they cannot pay for and the value of their home has dropped below what they can sell ...

The holidays are just about over and the New Year will be ringing in soon.  It is now time to think about your Benicia Short Sale options for the New Year. 2010 has been a difficult year for many homeowners who are behind in their payments or getting close to missing a payment.  Please do not sti...

Open Open Open the feeder is open for Benicia Birds, at least we wanted it to be! My husband and I have become our parents but we live in Benicia Ca.  My parents loved to watch birds.  My dad had a finch feeder right outside his window in London, Ohio.  It was a hoot to watch the finches clutch t...

For several years running Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific in Benicia is a Toys for Tots Drop Off.  We have a huge box waiting for toys to delight the children of less fortune.  Our box does a great job in getting loaded up, so please, if you are downtown please stop by and make a deposit.   Your h...

The Benicia Holiday Parlor Tour is taking place Saturday December 4th.  This tour of 6 private homes in Benicia, Ca starts at 1PM and ends at 5PM.  Until 7PM you can also visit the Commandant's Residence.  This event is cosponsored by the Soroptimist International of Benicia and the Benicia Histo...

Short Sales in Benicia are selling.  IF you are upside down in your mortgage, there is help out there for you.  Two of the most important steps you can take are to check out the Making Homes Affordable Website and calling your lender.  Please donot be afraid to ask for help.   There are compassio...

Benicia Wildlife comes in all sizes, deer being one of many species that cohabit along with our Benicia Real Estate.  Benicia Deer carve out there home of choice with the amenities that they like best.  Not unlike a first time home buyer or move up buyer in Benicia. They look for the biggest bedr...

Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Vallejo is OPEN for business. Finally it is here and ready to serve Vallejo and its surrounding communities.  I live in Benicia and this is a hop, skip and a jump for me to get to.  There is easy access from Columbus Parkway and a quick hop to HWY 80.  This is hea...

Hiddenbrooke Golf Course is located about 40 miles northeast from the heart of San Francisco.  You do not have to drive far to find such an outstanding place to enjoy a day of golf! Nestled between hills with easy access from HWY 80, you will think you found paradise upon driving along the windin...