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January 2010 - Posts
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For people who want to own a home, the premium to buy—the spread between what they’d spend to rent and what they’d pay for a mortgage—is much lower than the 15-year average in many cities. To determine what cities are smart buys, Read More...
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The Federal Housing Administration will raise the minimum down payment for its least credit-worthy borrowers, the agency announced Tuesday. The change is among a number of major changes the FHA is making to ensure its long-term financial soundness. Borrowers Read More...
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Hundreds of foreclosed homes in Oakland may be vacant for long periods of time leading to blight and crime and dramatically affecting neighbors. A new ordiance http://clerkwebsvr1.oaklandnet.com/attachments/23756.pdf requires homes that have been foreclosed Read More...
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As the people in governement take time to read the details and talk to people who are directly affected by issues, some of the rules they have passed are starting to be modfied. This is one of them. Beginning February 1, 2010, your chances of buying a Read More...
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We are deeply saddened by the tragedy unfolding in Haiti’s capital city of Port-au-Prince and its many surrounding shantytowns which were decimated by a large 7.0 earthquake last week. Elisa Uribe would like to ask your help in conjunction with Read More...
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Today I found myself driving to Downtown Oakland to take the mystery out of what it's like to see a group of investors with cashier's checks in hand hoping to buy a property directly from the bank. When I arrived at the corner of 13 th St and Read More...
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Last week I attended an event to support Jean Quan who is Running for Mayor of Oakland. It was held at a supporters home in Oakland off College Ave. If you have never gone to an event like this, I highly recommend it. What did I get out of it? Well, I Read More...
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ONE NIGHT ONLY! HOMEOWNERSHIP STARTS HERE FREE Home Buyer Event - Invite your friends! Wells & Bennett Office 1451 Leimert Blvd. in Oakland Call Elisa Uribe at 510-485-7272 or email at elisa@rockridgedigs.com to register for this exclusive event. Read More...
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I was at Kitty's in Berkeley recently and a friend was hungry. What was across the street? A fabulous meals on wheels stand, offering caesar salad wraps. Here is an article on this new trend right here in the Bay Area... Meals on Wheels Hot, fresh, Read More...
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Obvious to anyone living here and becoming more apparent to those in other cities, Oakland is experiencing an amazing renaissance in its restaurant and bar scene (among other attractions). Here is a profile of some of its newest flavors, enough to keep Read More...
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Where will you dine? SF Dine About Town is January 15 – 31, 2010! Don't miss gourmet, two-course $17.95 lunches and three-course $34.95 dinners at over 100 top San Francisco restaurants. Dine About Town is a great reason to try a new restaurant Read More...
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Practical article about ways to green out your life in twenty-ten! By Jennifer Hallstrom With the New Year here it is a great time to think back at the last 12 months and the goals and efforts personally made to be a bit more eco-friendly. It is also Read More...
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Sign up for Square Savings at Jack London Square at Jacklondonsquare.com. Below are the Square Savings offerings for the month of January: Square Saving$ at Jack London Square! Jack London Square is pleased to introduce Square Saving$ at Jack London Square Read More...
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Take this opportunity to meet Jean Quan, City Council Woman running for Mayor in 2010. Feel free to join in for an informal coffee with Jean on Monday, January 11, 5:30 to 7pm, at 5236 Boyd Avenue (cross streets are Clifton & Cavour) in Rockridge. Read More...
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Jonesin for some treasure hunting? This annual White Elephant Sale will be exactly what you're looking for! This is one of the biggest and best in the Bay Area and benefits the local Oakland Museum of California. Find what you've been looking Read More...
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Class Recital La Peña's Latin Jazz Orchestra Wednesday January 20, 2010. $8. 7:30pm. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. 510-849-2568. An evening recital of great salsa and Latin Jazz arrangements with horns, vocalists, Read More...
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Its ok if you missed the Grand Opening this last Thursday, Salsa is back in Oakland, every Thursday at Karibbean City, 1408 Webster St. Live music, dancing, you can't go wrong! My feet can't wait! Read More...
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This last Friday I got to experience the yumminess that is Milwaukee Style Fish Fry at Stella Nonna, located at 2315 Dwight Way in Berkeley (between Ellsworth and Dana). We arrived a little late and unfortunately the fish was gone! BUT, we got to have Read More...
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ROCK N WOMEN Larkspur Blues & Rock............500 Magnolia Ave......... Larkspur, CA............ January 16th 2010 8PM Women Creating Awareness and Raising Funds for Domestic Violence Victims and Women Causes Kathi McDonald Diana Mangano Cathy Richardson Read More...
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RESPA is a HUD consumer protection statute that outlines closing and settlement costs and requires disclosures to be given to the consumer throughout the purchasing process. Here is a recent mandate (as of January 1st 2010) which benefits consumers during Read More...
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In Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State address last Wednesday, he proposed a recommendation "to extend and expand the $10,000 homebuyer tax credit to include the purchase of existing homes in addition to new residences for first-time Read More...
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