John M. Scott's Blog

Happy Thanksgiving from Mel's Drive In! My partner and I were in the mood for Thai food for Thanksgiving, but our two favorite Thai restaurants downtown were closed. We thought about going to Clement Street in the Richmond district for Chinese, but that place is a zoo on holidays. Driving down Ge...

All in a Week's Work! I work Hard for the Money! Part 2 In case you missed part 1, here's a link to it. Now, in Part 2 I'm in REO land. I have a unique listing in South San Francisco. 4 Units. A 3BR home on one street, with a 3 unit building in back that fronts on an Alley, but they call it a Lan...

All in a Week's Work! I work Hard for my Money! Part 1 It's been a crazy week in the Real Estate Biz. And really, this all happened in one week. First, in a short sale that was approved and moving toward a close (today), the buyer walked. Guess they don't think the rules are the same in a short s...

Beautiful San Francisco West Portal Home for Rent. This Lovely detached home has lots of original detail. It has all the things you WANT - Freshly painted inside and out, beautiful refinished hardwood floors, 1300 sq. ft., Living Room with wood burning fireplace, Formal Dining Room, 2 Spacious Be...

CHASE California Short Sale Approval!! The home is located in Tracy, CA. It is owned by the daughter's parents, who live in San Jose. The daughter and her family occupy the home. The daughter is a close friend of my partner, hence the request for us to handle this Short Sale. Otherwise I wouldn't...

A Great Day for an Open House! I held an Open House today at 5318 Cherokee Way in Antioch, CA. Here's a PROPERTY LINK. It was a little slow - got two families stopping by, from the signs. One doesn't need that much house, and could use one about half the price. I told him they're available, and h...

Asteroid Coming Soon!! Hold on to your hats kids! There is an asteroid a quarter mile in diameter about to pass within 200,000 miles of earth. That means it will be crossing the path of the moon. Scientists are sure it will just zoom by at 30,000 miles an hour Tuesday night, Nov. 8. Could you ima...

They Paved Paradise and put up a Parking Lot! I was inspired tonight by reading Roger Mucci's Blog post. Back in August 2000 I went back to visit Wisconsin for my 30th High School Reunion.  I hadn't been back to Grantsburg since my family moved away after my graduation in 1970. I had had enough o...

Updated Front House at 228 Pine Ave. has 3BR/2BA. Rear 3-Unit building on 233 8th Lane has 2 Studios and 1-1BR. Great Investment Opportunity, or Live in one and rent the others. Some units need TLC.  

  5318 Cherokee Way, Antioch, CA Home for Sale.   5318 Cherokee Way, Antioch, CA. Four spacious Bedrooms and three full Baths (1 Bedroom and 1 Bath down), this home has plenty of Space for you at 3360 sq. ft.. It has the things you WANT – kitchen open to the family room and fireplace, walk out to...