Steven Fong and I have been helping organize the distribution of dictionaries to all 3rd graders in the New Haven Unified School District since 2006 on behalf of the Bay East Association of Realtors. The dictionaries' are acquired through a national program called the Dictionary Project.  For about $40 we can buy a box of 24 dictionaries to distribute to a 3rd grade classroom. I like this volunteer effort because as a Realtor I like doing activities which show the community that Realtors like to do activities that help communities increase their home values (I also organized the neighborhood watch and our annual National Night Out events). Also when we deliver the dictionaries to the kids in the classroom, they just warm up your heart from their appreciation. For the last two years, I'v... 07/28/2008

These 6 properties are the lowest priced 2/1's in Union city Address Unit Cross Street LP List $/SqFt BT SqFt BR Bth PB HOA $ Freq 34749  ALVARADO NILES RD 2 Decoto Rd $169,900 188 CO    903 2 1 0 260 M 34848  STARLING DR 2 Mann Ave $179,888 199 CO    903 2 1 0 250 M 2122  Skylark Court   Decoto Rd $180,000 222 CO    810 2 1   240 M 2201  PARTRIDGE WAY 2 Starling $195,500 217 TH    903 2 1 0 220 M 2174  DECOTO RD 1 Skylark $199,900 247 CO    810 2 1 0 260 M 34732  SKYLARK DR   Alvarado Niles $200,000 247 CO    810 2 1 0 220 M   At their peak these sold for over $400k. If you like or work in Union City, you woudl also qaulify for their downpayment assistance program, which offers an interest free loan for 5 Years upto $70k. 05/27/2008

The new API scores are now available.Of immediate note is that New Haven Unified (Union City) now has a school with an API of 10. Delaine Eastin moved up. Let's see how this impacts the homes that feed into that school this year. The other good news is that the Principal of Delaine Eastin will become the Principal of Alvardo-Middle next year. Hopefully he'll have impact in raising that school's API scores as well. 05/26/2008

So you are looking to buy a home in Union City.  In this eddition of Golden Nuggets we will take a look at Down Payment Assistance and First Time Home Buyer programs in the Alameda County, CA City of Union City.  There is $67,000 in Down Payment Assistance available for the purchase of your New Home.  The funds may be in the form of grants, gifts and silent seconds with affordable housing covenants and/or equity share restrictions.  Funds may come from the City, County, State, or other Agencies and Non-Profits.Summary: The City of Union City does not currently have a Down Payment Assistance Program or First Time Home Buyer program available directly through them.  Assistance may be available from County, State and other resources.The State of California offers up to an additional 6% in ... 01/13/2008