Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, says he doesn’t think that anyone should give campaign donations to politicians, specifically member of Congress and the President “…until a fair, bipartisan deal is reached that sets our nation on stronger long-term fiscal footing”. In addition, he said, “Our companies are going to hire. We are going to accelerate […]
OPINIONS OF RICH GUYS
Published in August 16th, 2011
Posted by johnjuarez in Uncategorized
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RELAX AND ENJOY AT THE HAYWARD “WILD WEST DAYS”
Published in July 20th, 2011
Posted by johnjuarez in Hayward Real Estate
This Thursday, July 22nd, from 5:30 to 8:30, the second summer street party will be held in downtown Hayward, Ca. Stop thinking about buying or selling real estate for a few hours and relax and enjoy yourself. “B” Street will be closed between Foothill and Mission Boulevards as an assortment of western themed attractions, activities, […]
SHORT SALE - UNEXPECTED COLLATERAL DAMAGE
Published in May 24th, 2011
Posted by johnjuarez in Real Estate, buyers, REO, foreclosure, home buyer, Buying a home, Bank owned real estate, short sale, first time buyer
I was recently visiting a house in Fremont that our real estate team was about to put on the market. It is a short sale. As I was headed for my car, the neighbor from next door hailed me. He asked if I had a couple of minutes to spare to talk to him. In […]
SCHOOLS DRIVE REAL ESTATE VALUE - UP WE HOPE
Published in May 5th, 2011
Posted by johnjuarez in Real Estate, buyers, REO, foreclosure, 1st Time home buyer advices, home buyer, Buying a home, Bank owned real estate, short sale, first time buyer
We have long known that high performing schools drive real estate values upwards in the areas around those schools. In the Mission San Jose School District of Fremont, Ca. a buyer will pay more for their new home than they will for a similar home in surrounding communities or even other parts of Fremont. Why? […]
NEW LISTING IN COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD OF CASTRO VALLEY
Published in August 31st, 2010
Posted by johnjuarez in Real Estate, buyers, REO, Mortgage/Finance, foreclosure, home buyer, Buying a home, short sale, first time buyer
The Medford Team has a new listing in Castro Valley. It is a beautifully landscaped home on a cul-de-sac in Castro Valley’s well regarded Columbia neighborhood. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in 2,154 sq. ft. on a large lot of 9,300 sq. ft. With an upgraded kitchen, new paint and in an […]
IT’S LONG OVER DUE!
Published in August 20th, 2010
Anti-Deficiency Protection Almost There: On Thursday, August 19, the California Senate approved SB1178. This bill extends anti-deficiency protections to homeowners who refinanced their mortgages, but didn’t take any cash out, and are now facing foreclosure.According to C.A.R. under existing law, if a homeowner defaults on a mortgage used to purchase a home, the home owner’s liability on the mortgage […]
IT’S TIME FOR THE SUMMER GET-TOGETHER
Published in August 20th, 2010
Posted by johnjuarez in Uncategorized
Helping my clients to buy or sell thier house is what I spend most of my time doing. But life is not all about real estate. Next weekend is the Good Guys Summer Get-Together custom car and hot rod show and swap at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca. The event runs August 27, 28, and 29th.
IS IT POSSIBLE THAT A TRIAL IN LOS ANGELES CAN AFFECT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY?
Published in July 8th, 2010
Posted by johnjuarez in Uncategorized
We will soon find out. The verdict is in for the Johannes Mehserle trial being held in Los Angeles.
Fear of civil unrest following the announcement of the verdict is causing the Alameda County Recorder’s Office to close until the coast is clear. No one knows if this will really happen or, if it does, how […]
BACK TO WORK!
Published in December 26th, 2009
Posted by johnjuarez in Real Estate, buyers, REO, Lending, Mortgage/Finance, foreclosure, 1st Time home buyer advices, home buyer, Buying a home, Bank owned real estate, short sale, first time buyer
It has been a good Christmas Season. I just got back from two days away visiting family in the Sierra foothills. Cold, but no snow. Warm inside with great-grandparents, grandparents (me included), parents and children all gathered for the holiday fun and joy. Lots of good food and love in several helpings. I got my […]
CAR DEALERS OWN REAL ESTATE, TOO
Published in December 13th, 2009
My long-time friend, Don Signer, has set up a web page and started a blog. The first entry makes me sad. Don is the owner of Signer Buick-Cadillac in Newark, Ca. The only Buick-Cadillac sales point ever in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City area. I was manager of a bank in Fremont when I first […]
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- OPINIONS OF RICH GUYS
- RELAX AND ENJOY AT THE HAYWARD “WILD WEST DAYS”
- SHORT SALE - UNEXPECTED COLLATERAL DAMAGE
- SCHOOLS DRIVE REAL ESTATE VALUE - UP WE HOPE
- NEW LISTING IN COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD OF CASTRO VALLEY
- IT’S LONG OVER DUE!
- IT’S TIME FOR THE SUMMER GET-TOGETHER
- IS IT POSSIBLE THAT A TRIAL IN LOS ANGELES CAN AFFECT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY?
- BACK TO WORK!
- CAR DEALERS OWN REAL ESTATE, TOO