Thank you Fresh Coat Painters for doing a great job for our client. I can always count on you to make our clients happy and make us look good! Email from our client.... "Just letting you know the painting is completed at my new home. Virna and team did an absolutely wonderful job. The difference was like night and day. Thanks for the recommendation!" Joan S, Tracy, CA Visit Fresh Coat Painters - Tracy CA 10/10/2013

 I post on Face Book quite often. I don't live there as some people do but I have come to enjoy the look into other peoples lives. I posted on Face Book yeaterday and was overwhelmed at the responses I received. I won'trepost what others wrote, but one of my FB friend who is also an AR blogger practically demanded I repost on AR. So, below is my FB post from yesterday.  Seven years ago this morning at about 7:40 (9 minutes from now) I was hit by a pickup truck while out doing a training ride on my bike. Lot's of life threatening injuries, but when the smoke cleared I was alive and faced a long recovery of almost one year. After 9 months during which my crutches (I called them my dance partners) became my best friend, my mom (smartest and kindest person I have eve...r known) gave me an o... 09/30/2013

Recently the Tracy Council of Realtors in conjunction with the Central Valley Association of Realtors held a “Casino Night” fund raiser. One of the primary functions of our council is to raise money to distribute to local charities. The Casino Night event was the second of three events we will hopd this year in those efforts.   To make an event like this successful a lot of people and organizations must pitch in to make it work. The space we used was donated, the 22 raffle prizes were donated, and the food we served was donated. Some of the alcohol we served was donated and the balance sold to us at a deep discount. The labor was volunteer. The DJ service was volunteer. There was much that I should mention but simply to much to remember it all.   The result was a tremendously fun event,... 09/23/2013

The Aguilera Real Estate Team (Keller Williams Tracy) stays on top of the latest technological trends to optimize our Team and Listing visibility on the Internet, which in turn results in an exceptional experience for our Buyer and Seller clients. We also want our clients to be able to utilize the technology they feel comfortable with or enjoy using in order to make their home buying or home selling experience as pleasant as possible. You can now follow us on Instagram!         09/20/2013

Daily I get calls asking me for homes in Tracy, CA that are selling for less than $250,000. CLICK here for instant access to homes under $250,000 in Tracy CA Here is the easiest way to see what homes are for sale in Tracy, CA that are for sale under $250,000 The number of homes for sale in Tracy, CA that are selling for less than $250,000 is diminishing rapidly. The grid below clearly shows that in 8/12 72 homes sold that were under $250,000, August, 2013 there were14 homes for sale under $250,000 and 11 sold. Prices in the Tracy housing market have gone up quickly.  There is high demand coming from investors and first time home buyers. Call me today to get updated homes for sale and stats send directly to your inbox.  You can also sign up by clicking here    09/20/2013

Mobile App Scan the QR code to Download our new Mobile App! Don't forget to enter our Agent Code: KW2DCV3EM. You can also visit http://app.kw.com/kw/index.php?tcode=KW2DCV3EM&ctmpl=kwOR Text KW2DCV3EM to 87778 for more info!Search for Central Valley Homes and Real Estate For Sale On the Go!www.TracyRealEstateToday.com Lisa Aguilera, The Aguilera Real Estate Team209-597-82562311-A North Tracy Blvd, Tracy, CA 95376Keller Williams Realty CA BRE#01766690Equal Housing Opportunity 09/11/2013

According to KW research, the top three updates sellers make in preparation for listing their house are fresh paint, new flooring, and updated light fixtures. Surprisingly, sellers spend more than two times as much money updating their house while they live in it than they do getting it ready for sale. To find out which updates matter most, contact The Aguilera Real Estate Team (Keller Williams) in Tracy, California 209-597-8256. 09/06/2013

  Market Trends       Existing-Home Sales Up 6.5 Percent Market activity rose for existing-home sales, maintaining a double-digit year-over-year increase in median prices according to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Existing-home sales, which include recently purchased single family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops rose 6.5 percent in July and are currently on pace Continue Reading... Investing In Real Estate Today's low interest rates and stabilized home prices have created some great investment opportunities! Investing in real estate has unique advantages over other types of investments: Interest in mortgage loans are tax-deductible. Investors can lower their tax liability while increasing their equity. Renters pay down you Continue Reading... Warra... 09/06/2013

A lot of realtors are really on it when it come to technology and my broker is no exception. She has taught social media classes, spoke about the crucial aps that Realtors must have and so on. I approached her the other day about helping a friend/client of mine with his new I pad He had received it as a gift and was really struggling up the learning curve. My friend/client is in his mid 80s so I give him a lot of credit for having a genuine desire to “figure it out”.   I approached Susan and asked if she would spend a half hour with him, and she readily agreed to do so. I know that it wasn't easy as her schedule is pretty hectic without throwing something like this in.   She ended up spending over 90 minutes with Lee and he took pages of notes. He was quite pleased with what he had lear... 08/20/2013

Thank you to the Tracy Press Readers for voting Real Estate Agent Lisa Aguilera the #3 Realtor in Tracy for 2013! Lisa Aguilera, Best of Tracy 2013 Award 08/06/2013

http://issuu.com/tracy.press/docs/best_of_tracy_2013/1?e=1949551/4237526 Best of Tracy 2013. Tracy Keller Williams Realty is celebrating their Best of the Best Award as voted by the readers of the Tracy Press. Please join us August 15, 4pm-7pm as we toast our award and all of you who helped us earn it. 2311-A North Tracy Blvd. See you there! 08/06/2013

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Today as I was checking the MLS for new homes that are for sale in Tracy, CA I came upon this listing. This is home owner who has equity and has hired a REALTOR to sell their property.  This is not a short sale in Tracy, it is not a bank owned home in Tracy, it is a home owner who has equity and has decided it's time to move. First question is... Is this their best?  Does the SELLER deserve better than ONE photo, that is a google maps image of their property? Second question is... Doesn't Google have some laws and rules about advertising using thier images? What do you think? 07/24/2013

Once upon a time there was Tracy seller that requested a short sale.  They had one loan with Bank of America.  They were divorcing after 27 years of marriage, had retired and were livling on social security.  The agent, who attends every webinar and class Bank of America offers suggested a Bank of American Co-Op Short sale.  "Let's get everything to Bank of America, they will evaluate, get us a price, we will get a buyer at that price, and should have our approval pretty quickly after that."   Of that is how the story SHOULD have gone... instead after 5 months without a list price, Bank of American finally gave the Tracy listing agent a price. Tracy Property was put on the market, and a buyer found immediately.  The sales contract, proof of funds, everything requested was sent to the ba... 07/19/2013

I was asked the other day what Real Estate was looking like in Tracy. I answered with the standard dribble. Inventory was still low, interest rates going up, blah blah blah. I was not happy with my answer and thought about it at length. Real Estate in Tracy really looks like the hard working men and women that make it happen. The picture above is Jesse. He is a pest inspector for a local company, ...Take Care Termite. He was working for my client, a buyer, and even though it was nearly 100 degrees outside he crawled around under the property for almost 30 minutes. Couldn't have been any fun at all.   Bottom line was he did his job in tough conditions and provided a report the next day that was very thorough. He is a great example of what RE really looks like in Tracy. Jesse, my thanks f... 07/11/2013

A great networking event in support of our local non-profits. Looking for something to do Thursday night 6/27/13? Come join us in Tracy CA at the West Valley Mall Non-Profit Tradeshow Mixer!! 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Target wing). 06/27/2013

I enjoy reading the bible for the obvious reasons and sometimes times find wisdom that is so overwelming I laugh at myself for having not discoved it already in my life. Sometimes I find verses that can simply be used to spice up a conversation. I came across this today and could help but think this is one set of verses I will have to remember.   A real estate agent was knocking on doors of homes in his farm area. At one house it was clear that someone was at home, but his repeated knocks at the door went unanswered. So, he took out one of his business cards and scribbled “Revelation 3:20″ on the back of it, stuck it in the door, and went about his rounds. When he got back to the office the next day, the receptionist gave him a business card. It was his own, and he recognized the “Revel... 06/17/2013

As a Realtor I have learned to keep my mouth shut and not express to many opinions when with clients. Here in the Bay area if you says something positive about the Oakland A s your hardcore SF Giants fan may become and ex client very quickly. I previewed a home once for a client and gave them a rave review of the kitchen. The wife thought it was horrible and I quickly became their ex Realtor.   One thing I do have an opinion about and am not afraid to express my feelings on is child abuse. Like many people I know it happens and dislike like it. That changed yesterday when I visited the “Lisa Project” at West Valley Mall in Tracy California. The theme of the Lisa Project is that some secrets need to be told. The secrets were horrible, but needed to be told. The presentation took about 24... 06/10/2013

The city of Tracy where I live is located in California's great central valley. The valley provides many agricultural products for Americans across our vast country to eat and live healthy. Tracy is located in what is called the San Joaquin Valley and we are just about 70 mile from San Francisco. One of the great thing about living here is the willingness of city officials to provide information on a timely basis. Yesterday at the CVAR Tracy marketing meeting two of our best officials joined us to give us updates on current projects and give us a glimpse into the future.   In the picture is Andrew Malik who is in charge of city development. Joining him but not pictured was Leon Churchill our city manager. They updated us on the progress of the 1,000,000 square foot facility Amazon is bu... 05/24/2013