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where's the glut of homes the paper keeps writing about

I'm working with buyers looking in Glenmoor , Irvington , San Ramon, and Pleasanton , and we're having a hard time finding properties that fit their needs. In fact inventory seems to be shrinking not expanding in the desirable neighborhoods.

End of Summer Favorite Event - Rib Festival

If you like trying ribs, you should definitely make the trip to Reno for their annual rib festival. This year marks the 20th Anniversary for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. This year's event will take place from Wednesday, August 27 to Monday, September 1. get more info here: http://www.nuggetribcookoff.com/news/1/ I've been there twice, 1st twice as with any experience was the best. Most likely we'll be taking the kids there this year. It'll be their 1st times.

two great buys

both of these are great opportunites if you are looking for great schools associated home priced under $550K. Click Here to View Listings 3105 KITTERY AVE, San Ramon $549,990 Just came back on the market 6873 HEATH CT, Pleasanton $558,000 Just had a price change

Water Conservation ideas

Looking for ways to conserve water, Senator Barbara Boxer has put together a list of ideas and resources. http://boxer.senate.gov/features/water/ My personal favorities are set your automatic timers to go off in the middle of the night. Turn the water off when putting on soap in the shower. What are your favorite methods of saving water/

817 Eastbrook, Danville just closed

I saw this property shortly after it came on the market because it was priced at $779,900 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 3281 of living sq ft and an 8800 sqft lot. The price per sqft asked was $238. The neighboring homes were selling for about $950k. The faults were the property was that the previous owner (currently bank owned) had gutted the master bath . All in all it needed about $50k of work. it just closed on 6/12/08 and the buyer got a great deal.

Private schools in hayward.

a friend whose daughter is in the same soccer league as my daughter recommend the following private schools that her kids were attending in the hayward area. Lea's Christian school covers Pre-4th grade Redwood Christian. covers 5th to 12th Monreau High School covers 9th to the 12th

San ramon deals

I saw two fantastic properties in san ramon yesterday. Fantastic neighborhoods. Excellent schools. And priced aggressively. Call me to find out more.

What's the gimme on this hayward property

25348 RICK WAY, Hayward, CA Click Here to View Listings this porperty looks really interesting. Price $549,900 3352 square feet 6Br/4BA built in 1946 lot 10,800

Property Tax Appeal Request due today

Today’s the suggested deadline to submit your request for a reassessment with the Alameda County Assessor’s Office, if you think your home is worth less than what they assessed it for. Here’s the link to the form. Check with your assessor’s office website for their forms. For Alameda county it’s: http://www.acgov.org/forms/assessor/2008_2009_informal_request_decline_market_value.pdf To estimate value you can find closed comps through one of the online valuation engines here or call your realtor or mortgage broker: http://sunilsethi.com/yourhomesvalue.htm if you live in Fremont Mission Hills area, Cupertino, most of the Peninsula or most of SF get your hopes up.

new listing in Cabrillo

we'll be listing a totally remodeld home for sale in Cabrillo by Tuesday. They're putting the final touches on it now. The seller, spent a considerable amount of money to totally update this property which has easy access to Decoto/Highway 84.