Hello My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!   Happy Sunday to you…  Summer is here, the sun is out, the days are longer, the kids are out of school, lots of great activities swirling all around our Beautiful Bay Area… and the nagging question remains… just what are you going to do with that old frig… its old and ugly, but still works but its costing you up to $100 or more a year for electricity… what to do… what to do… there’s plenty of folks not happy with PG&E’s  “smart meter“.. in fact there’s quite an uproar going on currently about the effectiveness of this program… I’m sure it will get ironed out in some way in the not too distant future… HOWEVER…  did you know PG&E has an “appliance recycling program”?…  They will actually come and pick up your old refrigerator for FREE, Recycle it and PAY YOU $35.00… if you recycle an old air conditioner at the same time you’ll receive an extra $25.00…  Find out more and Schedule a Pick Up at…

http://bit.ly/c8jIjy

Sounds like this will not only help you,  but help the environment and help someone else as well… whats not to like??… Go ahead be kind and nice… Make Someone’s Day… share this info with your family, friends and neighbors…

Happy Sunday & Cheers Everyone…

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Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay!

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Good Day my Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!…          A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn’t slow a train very much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American ….Good idea … One light bulb at a time . . .

Check this out . I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the hose attachments . They were all made in China.
The next day I was inAce Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose attachments there. They were made in USA . Start looking …

In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else – even their job . So,after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track . Let’s get behind her!

My grandson likes Hershey’s candy . I noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now.. I do not buy it any more.
My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico …Now I have switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything ..

 This past weekend I was at Kroger. I needed 60 W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets . I was in
 the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off-brand labeled, “Everyday Value” I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats – they were the same except for the price ..
The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in – get ready for this – the USA in a company in Cleveland, Ohio…

 So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here ..

 On to another aisle – Bounce Dryer Sheets . .. .Yep, you guessed it, bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA ! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using  for years and at almost half the price!

My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA – the job you save may be our own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time! Stop buying from overseas companies!

(We should have awakened a decade ago .. . .. . . . )

Let’s get with the program . . . .. Help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the U . S . A ..

I passed this on ………. Will you ???????

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Hello Hello My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area…  Who would have ever imagined a helium “Love Day” balloon to stay afloat for a year…. proof is in the foto… this is the balloon my Honey got for me last year and here we are 2 days away from another Valentine’s Day and its still up in the air… Would you say this was a terrific return on the initial investment? 

Sending you Big Wishes for a very nice Valentine’s Day … dont forget to treat yourself  to something that will put a smile on your face.

Thanks for checking… your comments are always welcome!

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Good Day my Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area!!… 

Have you ever heard about Walk Score?… This is a trend that is finding a place in the search parameters for a growing number of homebuyers… just thought it would be of interest to you if you’re not aware of it…

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Good Morning My Wonderful Beautiful and Very Wet Bay Area!!…

“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them -

Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit

and you’re keeping all of these in the Air.

You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back.

But the other four Balls – Family, Health, Friends and Spirit – are made of glass.

If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered.

They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it.”

WORK EFFICIENTLY DURING OFFICE HOURS AND LEAVE ON TIME.

GIVE THE REQUIRED TIME TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & HAVE PROPER REST.

30 second Speech by Bryan Dyson (CEO of Coca Cola)

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Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…

HELLOOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!…

Due to the horrific destruction caused by the recent  merciless earthquake that hit the island of Haiti and its effects on the people of Haiti  we will give, share and extend a hand wherever possible… Please be reminded…if you’re considering donating some of your hard earned money… evaluate the charity of your choice… go to “Charity Navigator”  at http://bit.ly/72XzNB…

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Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…

Hellooooo my Beautiful Wonderful San Francisco Bay Area!!… The Burning Question of the Day!!

Everyone listen up… NOT ALL BANKS have the same requirements to close short sales… Dont Assume they’re all the same… ding ding ding… please wake up sellers, buyers and agents!!…

The short sale process is generally as follows…

• Complete Short Sale Package from seller and submit…
• Submit Offer…
• Bank acknowledges receipt…. 10 to 30 days…
• Bank orders BPO or appraisal… 30 to 60 days…
• File is reviewed… 30 to 60 days…
• Negotiator is assigned… 30 to 60 days…
• Level 2 Negotiator may be assigned… 30-60 days…
• File is approved or rejected… 60-120 days…

If you’re running past 120 days… its possible the listing agent or a 3rd party negotiator isnt on the ball and very lax in contacting the bank… calling the bank can mean waiting on hold anywhere from10 minutes to an hour or longer… or it could also mean the bank has internal problems ie) not enough staff or lost the file a few times… causing agents to resend packages over and over… You cant always avoid problems in a short sale… PATIENCE is key… threats to walk away from your offer means nothing to the bank… stick it out and wait… if you really truly want the home….

Thanks for checking in… your comments are always welcome…

Come back and visit all the time!!…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…

  “Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” ~ Frank A. Clark

Helloooo My Beautiful Wonderful San Francisco Bay Area…  Just sharing this wonderful thought with you… Isn’t this one of the most loveliest, thoughtful gifts we can ever aspire to do for someone?… It definitely inspires and challenges  me to be a better person…

Happy Happy Friday… the weekend is here!… Cheers!!…

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Come back and visit all the time!!…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay…

Helloooo & Good Morning  My Beautiful Wonderful San Francisco Bay Area!!… brrrrrrrrr chill in the air…this was the  perfect morning to stay under the covers and listen to the morning news… NOT… jumped up,  gargled some mouthwash, layered up in comfy sweats, my ipod in hand …off for a brisk “good for me” walk at my very most favorite place to go walking… the San Leandro Marina… If you’ve never been… you’ll love it!!..

The best course for me is the oval concourse… walk all the way around it equals 1 mile… gentle upslopes and downslopes and straightaways with exercise apparatus strategically scattered along the way… with the awesome Bay water views all along the way… Its the best… Lots of folks love it as much as I do… its very addicting and so good for your spirit and health…

http://bit.ly/2HiKtr

When I’m done… I’m totally refreshed and ready to face the day! If you dont walk… try it… you just might like it!…

Have a Great Day Everyone!!… Cheers!…

As always… Thanks for checking in… your comments are always welcome…

Come back and visit all the time!!…

Isi

Isi Wu… the realtor for you…

Serving Clients All Over the Eastbay

Just read this article by Gil Linton and thought it was pretty insightful…  It struck me that this same train of thought could be applied to how we view the business of real estate here in our beautiful cities by the San Francisco Bay … check it out..

http://tinyurl.com/yfy9onb

Your thoughts???…

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