Downtown Benicia, Ca   SUNSETS Downtown Benicia, where you don't have to go to Hawaii for a great sunset. If you are thinking about buying a home and moving to Benicia call me at 707-280-6366. Benicia Real Estate I can also help with Short Sales, Forclosures, and any information you need about Real Estate. Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific    http:// www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com 10/05/2010

Downtown Benicia, CA What a great place to live and grow. I head out of my house in the morning and am in such a great mood knowing I get to hang out in Benicia all day. Over the last 22 years I have had the privledge to live in this great City. I love to photograph the everyday stuff which seems like vacation photos, because everyday is a vacation in Benicia. The bottom photo with the bench by the water is where I asked my wife to marry me 20 years ago and it just keeps getting better. If you have ever thought of moving to Benicia I can help. I sell Real Estate for Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific Downtown Benicia. Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate   707-280-6366 Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific               www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com   10/05/2010

Benicia Community Park is one park in our lovely city of Benicia, Ca that has a variety of uses.  It has a dog park, skate park, paths to jog, walk & bike around, ball fields for softball and baseball.  Benicia Community Parkhas picnic tables, play equipment for toddlers to older children.  You can spend a whole day there enjoying the activities or sitting and just watching the activities! Many years ago when our twin daughters were young they loved to go here every day of the summer.  They called it the "concrete slide park".  The reason being is there is a huge slide cut out in the hill that is a kid magnet.  Also an adult magnet too!!.  My girls would spend hours going up and sliding down.  I have even seen some four legged children scooting down the slide. Benicia, CA has many parks... 10/04/2010

Benicia Yuba Manufacturing Company Benicia ca, the Yuba. Benicia history will always have the Yuba Mfg. Co buildings as just a memory. In 1853 Benicia became California's third state capitol. That same year the first foundry was built in Benicia, that was the foundry of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company (the building at 701 East H. St. we bought and turned into a art gallery) which became Baker & Hamilton's Benicia Agricultural Works in 1879. Baker & Hamilton produced a wide variety of tools and farm equipment that became well known for their excellence by the ranchers and farmers of early west. Since this was before the machine age, the fine quality of these products was largely due to the skill of the craftsmen that worked there. In the early 1900's the Benicia Agricultural Works wa... 10/04/2010

Benicia ca, the Yuba. Benicia history will always have the Yuba Mfg. Co buildings as just a memory. In 1853 Benicia became California's third state capitol. That same year the first foundry was built in Benicia, that was the foundry of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company (the building at 701 East H. St. we bought and turned into a art gallery) which became Baker & Hamilton's Benicia Agricultural Works in 1879. Baker & Hamilton produced a wide variety of tools and farm equipment that became well known for their excellence by the ranchers and farmers of early west. Since this was before the machine age, the fine quality of these products was largely due to the skill of the craftsmen that worked there. In the early 1900's the Benicia Agricultural Works was acquired by Yuba Industries which... 10/03/2010

    SEPTEMBER 2010 HOME SALES FOR BENICIA CALIFORNIA Here is a list of the actual homes sold in BENICIA, California in the month of SEPTEMBER.  The average list price for the month was $487,768 with an average list price of $228 per square foot.  The average sale price was $475,263 with an average square foot price of $228. There were a total of 19 homes sold in BENICIA this month. The BENICIA real estate market is heating up. Knowing what is going on with regard to sales in BENICIA is important for making a buying or selling decision. Finding comparables for determining price for either a listing or a purchase can sometimes be tricky because of the flucuating inventory. For a complete list of Homes for Sale in BENICIA, California, please call or visit me at www.BAYAREAHOMEPLACE.COM. If... 10/02/2010

   Benicia Open Houses Oct 2nd & 3rd Judy Gamba Prudential Benicia 1476 George Ct Benicia Sat 11-3 Irma Ward Prudential Benicia 378 McCall Dr Benicia Sat 1-5 Rose Hadaway Coldwell Banker Benicia 498 Grey Ct Benicia Sat 12-3 Sun 1-4 Jennifer Moore Coldwell Banker Benicia 147 Panorama Dr Sat 2-5 Jeff Dennis Coldwell Banker Benicia 463 West M St Sun 1-4 Nicole Monary Coldwell Banker Benicia 255 Panorama Dr Sun 1-3 Have a Great Weekend! 10/01/2010

Fabulous Friday Morning to all, Economic news: Consumer Price Index flat no inflation, Personal income was up, Construction spending up, ISM Manufacturing off from Aug but in positive zone, Consumer sentiment off from Aug but slightly better than expectations. Expect choppy trading for the near future Have a great weekend! 10/01/2010

  Benicia Real Estate Hello Benicia residents. It really is time to buy here in Benicia, as the interest rates are still in the 4's and I have heard a few stories of some in the high 3's. Prices are starting to creep up a bit and when that happens it is time. The inventory is real low at the present time, so you will need a good Realtor to really work hard to get you what you are looking for. If you are thinking about selling I can get you on to your next home or adventure. I can help you with  a Short Sale.  Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific     www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com   10/01/2010

Benicia, CA homeowners have questions about short sales.  This week my business partner, Jenny, and I have been busy with listing presentations to distressed homeowners.  IF you are reading this, then you know the internet is full of advice, some sound and some absolutely bogus. If you want to get straight answers, talk to a Benicia Realtor who has experience with helping homeowners with distressed properties.  Not someone who hands the paper off to an assistant to process or an outside firm.  Experienced means being engaged, knowing what recourse or non-recourse loans are, what a deficiency judgment is, knowing what your lender is requiring for a short sale or loan modification, and actually being the face the lender will negotiate with.  That is what we are paid to do! That said, the ... 09/30/2010

A Terrific Thursday Morning to all, Economic News this morning: GDP shows slight improvement, Chicago Purchase Managers Index beats expectations. and both Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims come in better than expected. Trading has become very choppy lately so be very careful. Have a great morning! 09/30/2010

Earl Miller Executive Director and Todd Willis President of the Board of Reach Out Benicia. Earl and Todd and Jenna were invited out to the annual presentation of the grants donated by Valero. What a great honor to be chosen to receive money from Valero for the Non Profit organization. We so thank the employees, the staff, and the sponsors for doing so much of all the programs in our area. Valero has always come up with ways to help programs financially and in these times it is so needed. www.reachoutbenicia.com Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate   707-280-6366 Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific 09/29/2010

    BENICIA HOMES FOR SALE- NEW LISTINGS FOR 9/29 AND DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE There were 5 new lisitngs in Benicia in the last 7 days. 2 have already gone pending. Click Here to see all 68 Benicia Homes For Sale. The Benicia market continues to show signs of improvement. In fact, I have several buyers looking for homes in Benicia right now. If you, or someone you know is interested in selling for top dollar, email, call or text me. Now for some really big news...  DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BENICIA HOMEBUYERS Grant Funds Are Available For Benicia Homebuyers! You can get up to $ 12,635 available for Down Pyament and/or Closing Cost Assistance. No repayment of grant required-this is a true grant. Grants are available for single family homes, Condos & PUD's--no income producing ... 09/29/2010

A Wonderful Weds Morning to all, No earth shaking economic news today: W-St has concerns with Europe again…. jobs report tomorrow will give the markets direction. height="344"> Have a great day 09/29/2010

Did GOLDILOCKS find her REALTOR from RAIN CAMP San Jose or on ACTIVE RAIN……? Goldilocks was moving far….far away from her current home found an GREAT home online……..but needed help from a true PRO who could navigate the current turbulent REAL ESTATE Market. Goldilocks found the PEFFECT REALTOR but was it from RAIN CAMP in San Jose or did Goldilocks find her REALTOR from ACTIVE RAIN…………………… could have been a blog? The story is heating up…………..time is running thin! WHAT is happening with Goldilocks…. we need to know! Meet BENICIA’s REALTOR of the Month October 2010…………. And yes she will return your calls! Remember the THREE BEARS Love to travel and have many friends close by YOU ………………..they might stop by and need a Hand………………question is do you have hand to offer? 09/27/2010

A Marvelous Monday Morning to all, No earth shaking economic news today: W-St drifted slightly lower off from Friday's Rally. Have a great morning 09/27/2010

Benicia Open House today, September 26th at 147 Panorama Benicia, CA from 2-4.  This lovely home is over 2000 Sq Ft of living space.  Close to award winning schools, parks and shopping.  The price is one of the best values at $409,000.  It features 4 bedrooms and 21/2 baths. It backs to open space which all local Benicians love to have, either that or a water view!  Many buyers seek homes to buy in Benicia, Ca for its proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are a day trip to Sacramento.  Napa Valley is a short 30 minute drive and one can delight in the sights of  beautiful Wine Country. Stop by and see Melanie Ross and she will give you a tour of this fantastic home for sale.  She can answer all your Benicia home buying or selling questions.  Melanie will be available from 2-4 today. 09/26/2010

The Three Bears finally find Goldilocks……………..how will the THREE BEARS help Goldilocks and her Realtor sell her home so Goldilocks can purchase her DREAM HOME……………….time is running out….. If you missed part 1 did the THREE BEARS ever find PARASISE watch it 1st Have a great weekend! 09/25/2010

  Benicia has some of the best artist's in the Bay Area and we are blessed to have a gallery that displays their art on First Street Downtown. Benicia Plein Air Gallery one of my favorite artists is Terry Hughes who captures what I see and love in his paintings. I sit here in my living room and there are 6 paintings by Terry Hughes. I have a favorite that I was fortunate to get my hands on about 3 years ago and it is called MaMa Lupe......It is one of my favorite paintings. Benicia has so much to offer and so many artists, so come to town and check out the studios and spend the day in this beautiful City and enjoy  Fifteen local Artists show their outdoor paintings of Bay Area scenes centering on Benicia and Carquinez Straits and expanding throughout Northern California. When you visit ... 09/25/2010

Hey tonight my wife and I left Benicia and headed over to the Walnut Festival in Walnut Creek ca. It was a warm and wonderful evening. The streets in Walnut Creek were all set up with booths ready for the weekends art show. We went in the evening and all the kids from every corner of Walnut Creek were there. Every kid yes I said every kid. It was really kinda fun....we were the oldest folks there and had a blast. Jane tried her hand at trying to get a ball in a basket and the guy made it look pretty easy, but it was impossible. Heading over to the art festival tomorrow and really looking foward to seeing all the art. Come over and check it out....It's fun for everyone........ http://www.thewalnutfestival.org/pages/page.php?pageid=21 Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate 707-280-6366 Coldwell ... 09/24/2010