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December 2009 - Posts

• Oakland Grown's New Website!

  Here are the details of Oakland Grown's new website, www.oaklandgrown.org, a great way to further your local interaction with the Oakland community... www.oaklandgrown.org Oakland Grown proudly announces the launch of OaklandGrown.org , a buy local Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 1:58 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: independant retailers, oakland grown, locally owned business, restaurants

• It Takes a Team...

  Everyday I have the priviledge of working with a team of professionals that help owners sell their homes for maximum dollars. Here is a video of a staging professional I work with on many projects, Cora Sue of Anthony Staging. Cora Sue Staging It pays Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 1:28 PM by Annie Tegner | 1 Comments Filed under: staging, cora sue, selling your home, real estate professionals

• Fannie Mae Announces Deed For Lease Program

  By: Amy Bonitatibus Fannie Mae Announces Deed for Lease™ Program WASHINGTON, DC -- Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) is implementing the Deed for Lease™ Program under which qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to remain in their homes Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 1:07 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: foreclosures, borrowers, Deed for Lease Program, Fannie Mae

• Hodo Soy Beanery Grand Opening!

  I was recently able to be a part of the first inaugural tour of the Hodo Soy Beanery in Oakland. The new facility is located at 2923 Adeline St. in Oakland. Hodo means "Good Bean" - highlighting the companies philosophy of creating good product, Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 12:31 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: Oakland, tours, hodo soy beanery, tofu

• Tax Credit Extension Details!

  Here is a letter to Realtors announcing Congress' decision to extend the tax credit. Contact me for details on this great opportunity for First Time Home Buyers! To: All REALTORS® From: Charles McMillan, 2009 NAR President Re: Congress Passes Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 12:23 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: First time home buyer, tax credit extension, congress

• New Listing: Beautiful Home With Superb Views Overlooking the Bay!

  For Sale 773 Euclid Ave, Berkeley Offered At: TBA Immaculate 3+ bedroom, 3 bath home plus office/inlaw space with separate entrance. Recently landscaped, retaining walls and new detached garage, updated plumbing and electrical. A real gem. To preview Read More... Posted Monday, December 28, 2009 11:16 AM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: views, inlaw, new listing, updates, home, berkeley

• Did You Miss Oakland Buy-Night? Take Advantage of Berkeley's Telegraph Holiday Street Fair!

  For the next two weekends, from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M! December 19, 20, 23, 24 Located between Dwight Way and Bancroft Way near the U.C. Campus in Berkeley CA. Come and enjoy some good cheer, great music and fine food all while shopping for many unique and Read More... Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 1:51 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments

• A Mansion in Oakland? Plan Your Holiday Visit Today!

  I remember going to the Dunsmuir House as a kid... An Oakland Holiday Tradition Weekends in December Holidays at Dunsmuir This annual event has become a tradition in many Bay Area households.Costumed docents greet you as you take a step back into Edwardian Read More... Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 1:21 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments

• FHA's New Requirements for Second Appraisals on High Balance Loans

  I've included here an informational letter regarding the FHA's requirements for second appraisals, as it is eliminating the need for a second appraisal on high balance loans in declining markets. This change is effective immediately for transactions Read More... Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 1:04 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments

• Join in the Fun and Participate in the Holiday Stroll... Latin Style

  Oakland is so diverse it’s hard to know what’s taking place in ever community but one event that happens every year is the Posadass. These Posadas are an enactment of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary looking for lodging. In Mexico, each family in Read More... Posted Monday, December 14, 2009 12:59 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: Posada, Family Event, Mexico, Holiday Stroll

• More Holiday Shopping at Oakland Marriott Convention Center - Kwanzaa and Christmas Gift Show!

  For more info about this event click here www.kwanzaagiftshow.com Read More... Posted Monday, December 7, 2009 1:59 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: christmas shopping, gift show, kwanzaa, live music

• Oakland Advances to the Next Round of US Bid for World Cup 2018/2022 - Sign Petition Here!

  F.Y.I- For Your Information To sign the petition click here: www.goUSAbid.com Read More... Posted Monday, December 7, 2009 1:54 PM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: US Bid, World Cup, Oakland

• Unique Gifts, Tasty Food, Live Music, and Art - What a Great Way to Christmas Shop!

  December 12th & 13th www.thecrucible.org Read More... Posted Monday, December 7, 2009 1:49 PM by Annie Tegner | 1 Comments Filed under: Crucible, Holiday Gifts

• More Walk Away From Home Mortgages

  Here is an article giving the national snapshot of foreclosures and a discussion on Strategic Defaulting - the decision to walk away from your home. By Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY When Sharon Sakson was laid off recently from her job as a television writer Read More... Posted Monday, December 7, 2009 11:25 AM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: foreclosures, market value, borrowers, Strategic default

• Thinking Of Halting Payments On House?

  I was at a party the other day where people were discussing walking away from their home. This is a great article advising on some of the consequences. Credit score will suffer; you could get ousted from home By Harriet Johnson Brackey Sun Sentinel (South Read More... Posted Monday, December 7, 2009 10:50 AM by Annie Tegner | 0 Comments Filed under: mortgage, loan modification, foreclosure, credit score suffer