Bay Farm Island (Alameda, CA)
By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
New Townhouses on the market during the week of April 11 to April 18,  2014   This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   Six Townhouses/Duets are new to the market this week.   1104 Verdemar Dr 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths Asking Price:  $450,000 Days on the Market:  5 This is a short sale       1154 Bismarck Lane 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $579,000 Days on the Market:  10     3216 Fir Avenue 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  4       4 Shepardson Lane 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  10       37 Bay Park Terrace 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $619,000 Days on the Market:  1       1032 Melrose Avenue 3 bedrooms, 2...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  New Townhouses for sale in Alameda California this week   This Real estate market data for Alameda, California is provided by Evelyn Kennedy of Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc. and Search for Alameda Homes.   New Townhouses for Sale during the week of March 14 to March 22,  2014   Three Townhouses are new to the market this week.     636 Centre Ct. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Asking Price:  $529,000 Days on the Market:  1       3014 Alta Vista 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $599,000 Days on the Market:  4       164 Inverness Way 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Asking Price:  $579,000 Days on the Market:  6         This month townhouses are averaging 12 days on the market and selling for an average of $548,000.   Looking to sell or buy a home in the Alameda? Alameda is a lovely city and a great place to ...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Casitas townhomes for sale in AlamedaCasitas townhomes in Alameda are located on Bay Farm Island and were built in 1967.  The 406 units have lush greenbelts and nearby shops, grocery stores and parks. The townhomes are minutes from the ferry terminal, Oakland International airport, 880 freeway and the Chuck Corica golf course. We are experiencing a shortage of all types of property including Casitas townhomes. Current there is one Casitas townhome for sale. A 3 bedroom F model townhome is for sale for $395,000.   Public schools where children who live in Casitas townhomes attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School on Bay Farm Island (named for the famous aviatrix) Children who live in the Casitas townhomes attend Lincoln Middle School and Alameda High School, both schools are on the main...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Garden Isle townhomes for sale in AlamedaGarden Isle townhomes in Alameda are located on Bay Farm Island and were built in 1973.  The 346 units have lush greenbelts and nearby shops, grocery stores and parks. The Garden Isle townhomes are minutes from the ferry terminal, Oakland International airport, 880 freeway and the Chuck Corica golf course.   Garden Isle townhomes have a wide variety of models. There are 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms units which are all two stories, except the Model A unit which is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath single level unit. There is a shortage of Garden Isle townhomes with no townhomes presently for sale. Garden Isle amenities include the Garden Isle Homeowners Association with clubhouse and pool and greenbelt Public schools near Garden Isle townhomes are Amelia Earhart Eleme...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Islandia Townhomes for sale in AlamedaIslandia Townhomes in Alameda are located on Bay Farm Island and were built in 1969.  The 438 units have lush courtyards and nearby shops, grocery stores, tennis courts and parks. The Islandia Townhomes are minutes from the ferry terminal, Oakland International airport and the Chuck Corica golf course. There is a shortage of inventory of Islandia townhomes for sale.  Presently there is one 2 bedroom 2 bath unit for sale.    Islandia Townhomes amenities include the clubhouse, pool, greenbelt, tennis courts and play yard. The public schools near Islandia Townhomes are some of the best in Alameda.  The include Amelia Earhart Elementary School, named for the famed aviatrix, Lincoln Middle School and Alameda High School. There are some great parks near...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
  Alameda Walks - Alameda Architectural Walk - Bay Farm Island The Alameda Walks - Alameda Architectural Walk - Bay Farm Island II is scheduled for Saturday, May 12  at 9:00 am at Tillman Park.  The walk is called “Alameda Architectural Walk - Bay Farm island II” by the leaders Dennis Evanosky and Eric Kos and will be about and hour and a 15 minutes long.  Dennis and Eric are entertaining  walk leaders and they usually have interesting and arcane facts to offer. The Alameda Walks Alameda Architectural Walk - Bay Farm Island II.  Most people think of the main island as having all the interesting architecture.  Come to the walk to hear about Bay Farm Island architecture, it may surprise you.Alameda Walks are very well attended.  There is a loyal following of walkers who come back year aft...
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By Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA
(Alain Pinel Realtors)
    Sale of a Home Held in A Trust   A sale of a home held in a trust is very common.   As an estate planning technique, many people have put their assets, including their homes, in a trust.  The trust then becomes the owner of the home.  This is usually done to protect the estate from a probate, a costly and public court proceeding.     A sale of a home held in a trust may have certain requirements.  Even though trusts are not controlled by the courts there are rules that must be complied with.   The attorney who will be doing the trust administration will advise the family what must be done.   A sale of a home held in a trust will necessitate that an agent request a property profile which will show that the property is, indeed, held in a trust.  If the owner of the home has passed awa...
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