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August 2009 - Posts

• Mortgage Workout Program for Homeowners. Is Your Bank on the List?

  On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, President Obama announced his new Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure. This plan will offer assistance up to 9 million homeowners and applies only to primary residences. Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:54 AM by Elisa Uribe | 1 Comments

• Jack London Square Farmers Market is Booming

  The market has moved to the waterfront at the new Jack London Market building and has extended its hours: now 9am to 2pm. Plus they have added some free events: Yoga on the market green every week from 9:30 — 10:30 Nutritionist at the market monthly Read More... Posted Monday, August 24, 2009 4:42 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments

• The FHA has Updated there Guidelines.Now make sure your lender knows about them.

  Are you planning to put 3% down, get an FHA loan, and buy a home this year? Then of course, you are prepared to look for the professionals in the business who can help you through a smooth transaction. Here's a simple appraisal quesitons you can ask Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:19 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: FHA lenders, FHA guidlines

• Home Price Decline Protection Program

  Treasury announces Home Price Decline Protection incentives As part of an ongoing effort to expand relief to struggling homeowners, the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury has released the Supplemental Directive for its Home Price Decline Protection (HPDP) program Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:16 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Home price Decline Protection Program

• The Home Affordable Program Monthly Servicer Performance Report

  Home Affordable Program on pace to help millions of homeowners The Obama Administration recently released its first monthly Servicer Performance Report detailing the progress to date of the Making Home Affordable (MHA) loan modification program. The purpose Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:06 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Home Affordable Program Monthly Servicer Performance Report

• Stop by the Downtown Oakland Art and Soul Festival August 15 & 16

  For those of you who haven't heard, downtown Oakland is booming with new restaurants like Ozumo's, Mua, Penelope's and the art scene is booming too! This annual festival has something for everyone and with the weather we've been having, Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2:41 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: art and soul festival, oakland festivals

• Dancing unde the Jack London Stars is Back!

  Boy I had so much fun in June when I went to Jack London Square on a Friday night to find great people enjoying the outdoors taking a dance lesson and livin' it up! Since then, I've actually gone to the dance studio on Linden and taken a few classes. Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2:36 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: Dancing in Oakland, Linden Dance Studio

• What are the Effects of a Foreclosure compared to a Short Sale?

  Homeowners need information in order to make a decision in their lives. One question that is always asked is what are the effects of a foreclosure compared to a short sale. This maaterial was provided by the Distressed Property Institute, LLC Foreclosure Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:53 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: forclosure compared to a short sale

• GPS and Your Home Security- This simple bid of advice could save you thousands

  This gives us something to think about with all our new electronic technology. GPS A couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their car broken into while they were at a football game. Their car was parked on the green which was adjacent Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:55 PM by Elisa Uribe | 1 Comments Filed under: GPS safety, safety, home security

• City of Oakland Implements Extended Parking Limits to Improve Meter Parking Convenience for Evening Shopping and Events

  RELEASED: August 6, 2009 Karen Boyd (510) 238-6365 kboyd@oaklandnet.com City of Oakland Implements Extended Parking Limits to Improve Meter Parking Convenience for Evening Shopping and Events Oakland, CA - Mayor Ron Dellums announced today that effective Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:48 PM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: CA, parking in the city of Oakland

• Wondering what it's like to live in the Laurel? Stop by the festival this Saturday August 8, 2009

  THE 10th ANNUAL LAUREL STREET FAIR! Saturday, August 8th, 2009 1:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. All Along MacArthur Blvd. between 35th and 38th Avenues ************************************* Featuring: LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA All Female Afro Puerto Rican Dance, Song Read More... Posted Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:44 AM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: laurel street festival

• Best of the East Bay 2009- Stop by the Party August 7, 2009

  East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Party August 7, 5 p.m.-midnight Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland All ages, free admission To celebrate the winners of the Best of the East Bay, we are throwing the biggest performing and visual Read More... Posted Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:25 AM by Elisa Uribe | 0 Comments Filed under: east bay express, best of the east bay, oakland museum