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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific - BRE #01474067
Benicia, CA Real Estate and Vallejo, CA Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Realtor, Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist for Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa County. Assisting seller and buyers in meeting their real estate needs.
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Wells Fargo came through and postponed a foreclosure in Benicia today.  I was on my way up to Placerville to take my father in law to his doctor's appointments when I found out.  We live about 2 hrs away so it is an all day affair.  Today was my day off, snicker, snicker, as if I would take a who...
07/20/2011
I am in a Bank of America HAFA Short Sale nightmare and I am still dreaming I will wake up and everything will be just fine. I have hope and eternal optimism, but for today I am venting cuz nothing can be done on a Sunday. I normally love working Bank of America Short Sales. The problem with this...
07/10/2011
LBPS short sale nightmare came true this past Monday.  A file we have worked on since January went belly up.  It took til April to get an approval even though all the paperwork was in by the second week of January. We hate to lose and fight like hell to the end. The first buyers did their reports...
06/28/2011
To the listing agent for a short sale I wanted to show our buyer the other day------Can you please get a clue on what to do when you get an offer for your short sale listing?  The MLS stated I had to call the listing office to make an appointment and the seller needed 24 hr notice.  I dutifully ...
05/31/2011
Marche Benicia, an outdoor marketplace is taking place on June 11th along downtown Benicia's shoreline promenade.  Sponsored by Benicia Main Street, this event was hugely popular last year.  Free admission to French music, wine garden, arts and crafts, entertainment and varied food vendors. A hin...
05/30/2011
Overlook Park in Benicia is aptly named as you can see from the pictures.  This is one of many parks scattered among Benicia neighborhoods.  Overlook has meandering paths with benches to sit and ponder life.  There is plenty of grassy areas for playing tag or ball or soccer.  One is only limited ...
05/28/2011
Duncan Graham Park in Benicia is a hidden jewel that not many people know about.  It is truly a neighborhood park surrounded by homes built in the 50's and 60's.   The large grassy area is perfect for running and jumping.  Maybe take a blanket and enjoy the sun.  There is a basketball court and p...
05/27/2011
Chug, Chug, Chug.......I feel like the engine that could.  I mean I can!  We are almost to the end of May.  I participated in the month long blog challenge last August and this one is even tougher.  I have ideas and thoughts twirling around in my head but lack the initiative to put them on paper ...
05/26/2011
I can remember several years ago when the foreclosures starting coming out of the woodwork.  My business partner, Jenny, and I decided to go for it.  We did and have been successful with representing the best servicer in the country (in our opinion) Premier Asset Services, which is really Wells F...
05/25/2011
Relay for Life Fundraiser at Round Table Pizza is happening Tuesday May 24th from 5pm-9pm. Round Table Pizza is located at 878 Southampton Rd in the Raley's Shopping Center, Benicia CA. Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific has a team raising money for the Vallejo Relay for Life.  For the past several m...
05/23/2011
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Melanie Ross

Benicia CA & Vallejo CA Real Estate, 707-319-2828
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