Rod Herman's (rodherman) Blog

The last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific railroad was welcomed by several hundred history buffs, train buffs and curious Benicians as it rolled through Benicia earlier today as part of a 32-day tour celebrating the 140th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike. Benicia planning co...

Sales figures in Solano County were either way up or way down, in the first quarter of 2009, depending on whether you’re looking at the number of sales or sales prices. Sales were up 261% county-wide compared to the first quarter of 2008. Vallejo led the way, with almost four times as many sales ...

It’s been a few months since President Obama announced his Making Home Affordable housing plan. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, including right here in Benicia, Vallejo and much of the rest of the Golden State, the plan likely won’t have much of an impact. And, judging by what many o...

  The FREE job loss protection plan that I previously reported we would soon be able to offer most of our first-time home buyer clients is now available. For those not in immediate danger of losing their jobs but nevertheless concerned about what the future may hold, this plan offers both peace o...