Jean's Jingles

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!...

   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...

 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...

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...

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...

                                              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 ...

I have been giving out this information to my buyers and sellers so they understand the difference. Maybe it will help some of your buyers and sellers too! Buyers and Sellers! Do You Really Know the Difference?  In today's San Francisco Bay Area market there are numerous properties for sale.  I h...

Today and tomorrow I am at a leadership conference in Bodega Bay. It is such a cute and quaint place to be with a view of the bay. We had two speakers today. Carole Rodoni speaking on the Global Economy and the effects on the two Realtor associations that are team building together today. Like s...

I do not change offices frequently. I have been at 3 offices in the last 25 years. The last office was only for 11 months. I am now going to a new office and probably will stay for a long time. I could go out on my own but in this market I do not think it is a good idea. How long have you been a...

I have had a listing for a couple of months now. This property is needs a minimum of $110,000 worth of repairs. My market is pretty strong for the most part. I have had 2 offers at $500,000. This property is not worth much more than that! It is listed for $549,000. The seller is getting more rea...