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Volume 30, Number 3 March 2009 To Rent or Buy in 2009?By Sara Sutachan, Senior Research Analyst Given recent changes in home prices and the current low mortgage rate climate, there have been significant gains in affordability for prospective first-time homeowners. Earlier in 2009, a provision in...
04/01/2009
The East Bay is a great place to live and work. Here are some fun things to do this month! Danville: What:   Danville Farmers Market When:  Every Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00pm Where: Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot   What:  Eggstravaganza When:  April 11th, 9:30am - 12:00pm Where: Downtown Com...
04/01/2009
I am constantly asked for "strategies/'secrets' for surviving the recession."I try to appear wise and informed-and parade original, sophisticated thoughts. But if you want to know what's going through my head, read the list below: You work longer. You work harder. You may well work for less; and...
04/01/2009
I just wanted everyone to know that Forward Motion is having a special Wednesday fund raising event to benefit the family of Sgt. Ervin Romans, one of the four Oakland Police officers killed in the line of duty. It is their way of showing the Romans' family that they are an important part of our ...
04/01/2009
Hello all-   I wanted to provide you information regarding the Federal loan modification and refinancing plans to assist homeowners with mortgage hardship.  For those clients requesting some information, the government website is:      www.makinghomeaffordable.gov .  I have also attached a summar...
03/31/2009
Here are current guidelines to be aware of for FHA lending on Condominiums: Delinquency on HOA dues: FHA does not have (yet) a specific guideline, but in general lenders are looking for less than 3% of the complex delinquent on dues.  The focus becomes the 'health' of the complex regarding reserv...
03/31/2009
Curious about the real estate market in the East Bay specifically in the Diablo, Lamorinda and TriValley? Click the link below and check out our local market reports! www.empirerealty.com/localmarketupdate If you have any questions, please contact me today. Thanks!  
03/19/2009
Hi everyone, Please click here to see the latest REO & Short Sale Fact Sheet from Empire Realty! Check back often, these stats are updated frequently! RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REO & SHORT SALE STATISTICSCriteria: All Sold Properties, All Residential vs. Sold REO vs. Sold Short SaleFor the month of:...
03/19/2009
DANVILLE and WALNUT CREEK - Empire Realty Associates is excited to announce their new Director of Relocation Services, Sara Dillion Ardell.  Sara has over 20 years of experience working in the relocation industry.  This includes working with Mason McDuffie Real Estate, and also operating her own ...
03/19/2009
DANVILLE - Raelene Sprague, Partner and Broker Associate of Empire Realty Associates is one of the sponsors for The American Girl Fashion Show.  The fashion show is hosted by Golden View Elementary School in San Ramon.  This event will take place at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, on the w...
03/11/2009
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