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Helllllloooo My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!…  Part of all things wonderful here in our neck of the woods… is the awesome music and artistic talent that is seemingly endless and so rich with diversity… we can find music just about anywhere… in many forms and venues… one not quite yet a destination but wonderful quietly kept venue is a place called Zen’s in San Leandro…  known amongst karaoke aficionados as the place to be on certain days of the week to trip the light fantastic and test out your vocal skills…  on the last Saturday of every month there is a live “local” band that performs for your dancing and listening enjoyment… Just this past Saturday we went to see SOB (Same Old Band)… one of the better Top 40 local bands in the Bay Area…. here’s a sampling for you… Enjoy My Friends!…

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Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you

Serving Clients throughout the Eastbay…

Good Morning My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!….  There’s just something to be said about working with clients who pay attention to their purchase and any legislation that might affect their transaction…

First thing this morning received a call from a client in escrow… he just heard on the news that there may be another $10,000 tax credit for 1^st x homebuyers specific to the State of California… was this true and could we get included??…

Personally I hadn’t heard so after checking with my local board, CAR, other sources including CAR Legal… IN CASE YOU HAVENT HEARD  … there is indeed an extension that will go into effect sometime in May of this year which will give first time homebuyers an additional $10,000 tax credit from our great state of California! In addition to the $8,000 tax credit from the federal government…  if your buyers are in contract by April 30… This piece of legislation is very very good news !!… we’re advised to wait a few days for the details to come out…

Keep checking in… Will post updates as more details roll out…

 Hope this news comes in handy for you… It’s a bright sunny day… Cheers Everyone!!

 Your comments are always welcome!!…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…

Helllloooo My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!…  Dim Sum is synonomous to Fun, Good Times, Delicious Food, Variety, Hot Tea and our Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area… or lets say most anywhere where there is a large population of Chinese… As a child growing up in our Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area… my sisters and I looked forward to having our weekly treat of dim sum with our mother… after making the rounds in Chinatown food shopping we got to top off the trip with a meal of dim sum… most dim sum houses are overflowing with folks at noon time… small plates with all kinds of dishes to enjoy!!…  Today… after many many years of  visiting dim sum tea houses throughout the US and the world… one of our very most favorite places is East Ocean Restaurant in the island town of Alameda, CA.

It is owned and operated by a family of sisters… all of whom focus on welcoming everyone who come to dine… It is by far one of the very best places to enjoy dim sum and always always served with a smile….  The mark of any great place to eat is not only the loyalty of its customers but its staff… the staff at East Ocean have been there many many years… there is a devotion to the business and to the people they serve… My husband and I have been loyal customers there for at least 17 years… the food is always fresh and always always served with a smile…  and the price is reasonable… if you’re ever in the mood to have Dim Sum served with lots of smiles… try East Ocean Restaurant.

When you go look for Millie or any of her sisters who will always greet you with a smile and a chat…

 

Hellooooo My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!…  Have been thinking about you lots… however my schedule became just a bit much with ‘To Do’s” lately…  Sunny bright days have been shining down upon us and I for one… feel re-energized!!…  rays of sunshine beaming down upon us does have that certain power it brings… Happy Just Happy Happy Days!!… Spring is just around the corner!

The days are passing by quickly … those of you still pondering whether to get into the home buying market your wonder days are slowly diminishing… you still have TIME TO GET INTO CONTRACT BY APRIL 30… (in order for you to qualify to get up to $8,000 in tax credits)… but you must be in contract by April 30!!… You still have time but times a wasting… Get Going Now!!… FHA interest rates are rumored to be heading upwards and the requirement minimun of 3 1/2% Down to get into a house is fast going to be a thing of the past… rumor is… its going to be a minimun of 5% down… Better let your fingers do the walking and get qualified NOW….

Please enjoy some of the scenes down at Jack London Square Farmer’s Market on any given Sunday… (one of my most very favorite things to do)…

Thanks for checking in… Your comments are always welcome…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving clients throughout the Eastbay

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Hellooooo to You My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area…  Have you ever heard of Palomares Hills or Five Canyons??… What part of our beautiful wonderful  bay area would you say these two areas are located?… Both of them definitely sound like they would be in the hills somewhere… which could be in any number of locales throughout the San Francisco Bay Area… Go Ahead Take a Guess!!…

I have heard that Palomares Hills and Five Canyons are good areas ~ Can you tell me more?  Asked by Doug …

Hi There Doug… Palomares Hills & Five Canyons are both hugely popular masterplanned communities… There was one major developer/builder for Palomares Hills… this community sits at the eastern end of Castro Valley and has long been considered one of the premier communities in Castro Valley… the older homes begin at the bottom of the hill as you drive up the hill the homes are newer… there are duets, townhouse, single family residences throughout the community, each section possess certain amenities specific to that area… there are multiple community pools, a widely used tennis court area with various local tennis clubs using the facilities, a main clubhouse and swimming pool and schools for the children…there is a multitude of floorplan configurations, many with valley views and pano views.. many people know this community for its red tile roofs and the huge section of hill its built on … with its own fire station… another distinction is there’s one way in and same way out.

Five Canyons is another premier community but the difference is there were multiple developers and builders involved in the building … specific names for each mini community within … you’ll find the homes vary in workmanship and quality specific to the builder…it is newer than Palomares… Again there is a multitude of floorplans and amenities… Huge Huge main pool and various others throughout… neighborhood play areas and walking paths… prices can go up to multi-million dollar range… some of the homes at the top end of the hill possess much more square feet than Palomares homes. At Five Canyons there is a front way in and out and back way in and out.

Both communities appeal to young families, larger families, empty nesters, professionals and retirees who prefer the master planned community lifestyle and the amenities that are offered… and of course they prefer hillside living away from the hustle and bustle.

If you’d like more input I’d be happy to oblige.
Thanks for your inquiry…

Thanks for checking in… your comments are always welcome…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…