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Feb

Overdue Mortgages Number 6+million

Posted In: Foreclosures & Short Sales, General Real Estate News

According to DSNews.com and Lender Processing Services (LPS), by the end of January there were 6,082,000 mortgages in the U.S. going unpaid. That tally includes loans that are 30 or more days delinquent and loans in foreclosure. The national mortgage delinquency rate as of January month-end was 7.97 percent. The delinquency rate registered a decline, both for the month and [...]

Feb

Great Reuse Idea For Ordinary Things

Posted In: For the Home

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to organize. If I don’t have an organized household I don’t have an organized life. Being organized makes me feel efficient and clean. I know, I know. (Hey, my clients LOVE that I am organized!) So I always love it when I find some cool new organization tips or a great way [...]

Feb

More Birds

Posted In: Oakland, Photos

Check out these birds, spotted on Alcatraz and Adeline.

Feb

Picture of the Week

Posted In: Good Eats, Good ol' Fashion Humor

Spotted: funny salad bar located at a pizza joint

Feb

Hearts Around Town

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

In honor of Valentine’s I would like to give Marin Elementary School in Albany props for its fantastic community arts project entitled “Hearts on Solano.” This adorable project was created by 3rd grade artists at Marin Elementary School and is funded by Albany Education Foundation & Marin PTA. These creative, 3-D hearts can be found in local shops along Solano [...]

Feb

Need Paint Palette Recommendations?

Posted In: Home Improvement

Thinking of painting? Been putting it off because you don’t know where to start? I just posted a bunch of great paint palettes to my pinterest account so be sure to check them out!

Feb

Picture of the Week

Posted In: El Cerrito

What is up with this “roof-less” house in El Cerrito? I was told it now has a roof, but for 7 months it didn’t! Located on Elm @ Glen Mawr Street.

Feb

Expired Rate Lock Can Cost You

Posted In: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage & Finance

Just received this from a mortgage broker with RPM Mortgage in Berkeley: “Keep in mind that there will be a pretty hefty lock extension fee if an escrow extends past the original lock period. Any delays could be quite costly to the buyer.” Attention buyers: don’t delay on jumping in and starting your inspections and negotiations, and be you and [...]

Feb

Monteros to Timbao to Monteros

Posted In: Albany, Good Eats

I am a little confused. Last May I spotted a new restaurant, rather a revived restaurant, on my way to the gym. Monteros owners decided to try for something a little fresher, a little sassier, a little more interesting. Hello Timbao, the newest tropical restaurant in town. This morning, while heading to the gym yet again, I noticed that it [...]

Feb

El Cerrito Recycling Center Grand Re-Opening Delayed

Posted In: El Cerrito, Home Maintenance

I love the El Cerrito Recycling Center. This is the place where you can drop off just about anything and everything that isn’t hazardous. Metal scraps, batteries, books for re-use. There is even a Goodwill truck parked nearby. I was dropping of some styrofoam this morning and I noticed the new signs, the solar panels, and the round-a-bout. I asked [...]