Cheaper to Buy than Rent?

| Patty Manzi

There has been much publicity in the media, and no doubt from your local real estate agent, that the time has come that house payments may be less expensive than rent payments.
While this is certainly true in some geographic areas, like right here in the Pleasanton & Tri-Valley areas, there is more to maintaining a ...       [Read More]

There has been much publicity in the media, and no doubt from your local real estate agent, that the time has come that house payments may be less expensive than rent payments.
While this is certainly true in some geographic areas, like right here in the Pleasanton & Tri-Valley areas, there is more to maintaining a [...]

Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

| Patty Manzi

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.  There are many types of reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records).  Here is a summary ...       [Read More]

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.  There are many types of reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records).  Here is a summary [...]

HOA Fees on a short sale property

| Patty Manzi

Many people have asked me who pays the Homeowners Association fees during a short sale.  The answer is:  The homeowner does.  If you have a property that you are considering short-selling and live in a Homeowners Association(HOA) delinquent HOA fees can be a real problem.  If you have stopped paying your mortgage and your home is ...       [Read More]

Many people have asked me who pays the Homeowners Association fees during a short sale.  The answer is:  The homeowner does.  If you have a property that you are considering short-selling and live in a Homeowners Association(HOA) delinquent HOA fees can be a real problem.  If you have stopped paying your mortgage and your home is [...]

Pleasanton Real Estate Town Hall Meeting – Tonight!

| Patty Manzi

The Pleasanton Weekly, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, and Bay East Association of Realtors have teamed up to host the annual real estate town hall meeting to inform the community on the status of the local market.  The meeting will be held tonight at the Veterans Hall on Main Street @ 7:00pm.
Click the link below for details from The Pleasanton ...       [Read More]

The Pleasanton Weekly, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, and Bay East Association of Realtors have teamed up to host the annual real estate town hall meeting to inform the community on the status of the local market.  The meeting will be held tonight at the Veterans Hall on Main Street @ 7:00pm.
Click the link below for details from The Pleasanton [...]

Horizon Fitness – Outstanding Customer Service

| Patty Manzi

Last October (2010) I bought a Horizon T-101 treadmill from Play It Again Sports in Plesanton, CA.  Nice unit, not the top of the line, but has everything I need.  Nicely cushioned deck, folds up for easy storage, heart rate monitor, has three-speed fan, an MP3 jack plus a large speaker on the console.  All the basics I needed ...       [Read More]

Last October (2010) I bought a Horizon T-101 treadmill from Play It Again Sports in Plesanton, CA.  Nice unit, not the top of the line, but has everything I need.  Nicely cushioned deck, folds up for easy storage, heart rate monitor, has three-speed fan, an MP3 jack plus a large speaker on the console.  All the basics I needed [...]