If you've never heard of this particular grocery chain, it's alright. Based in England, Fresh& Easy has recently begun opening stores in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and looks to do the same in the Bay Area. A unit of Tesco PLC, the third largest retailing chain in the world behind Wal-Mart and Carrefour, Fresh & Easy could be popping up in the near future around California, Arizona and Nevada.
To me, they sound just like another grocery store among the several handful of the rest out there. What particularly stands out to me are those green uniforms that their store clerks are forced to wear.
Fresh & Easy has already inquired about opening up shop in locations in the Tri-Valley area, including Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Walnut Creek. Sooner or later, a Fresh & Easy branch in at least one of those locations could turn into reality.
Daniel Duran, 42, was arrested Tuesday in Willow Glen area of San Jose after an investigation by San Jose police officers following the alleged sexual assault of a real estate agent, according to San Jose police officer Jermaine Thomas.
A real estate agent was conducting an open house in the neighborhood of Curtner Avenue and Canoas Gardens Sunday when Duran sexually assaulted her, Thomas said. The woman attempted to fight him off, according to police, and he ran from the home when another person arrived.
This new listing in Shadow Hills is a magnificent example of how to bring out a home’s hidden potential with a custom remodel.
Situated on a large corner lot (Cul de Sac and Low-traffic Street), this home was remodeled with family and entertaining in mind. The gourmet kitchen and great room lend themselves to living the good life with family and friends.
Out back there is grass for the kids, patio dining, a barbeque deck, an 11–foot deep pool and a secluded hot tub.
Inside there are four bedrooms, 3 completely remodeled baths, a cozy living room to curl up in with a book, an intimate formal dining area, an office nook and more.
200 Alicante Place includes a three-car garage on a 1/4+ acre lot.
This dream home is in an ideal family neighborhood and is an exceptional value at $1,375,000.00. This is a home that won’t last in any market – it is what so many people think of when they dream of living in the Danville area.
More details (Italian/European design elements, hardwood, granite, stainless, etc.) and photos are available here.
A recent article in California Real Estate (trade publication of the California Association of Realtors) refers to the current California real estate market as a Market in Limbo – Everyone wonders how low the bar can go.
In the I-680 Corridor (Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton), we have most likely seen the majority of price readjustment. There may still be more to come, but it shouldn’t be as significant as what occurred in 2006/2007. Homes priced in the bottom third of the market will continue to receive more of the pressure for price reduction.
The number of real estate sales transactions will continue to decline but again, not as drastically as in the last 20 months. This is bad news for Realtors as there are fewer transactions to divide amongst the 200,000+ California Realtors. This will lead to a decrease in the number of real estate agents practicing in the state. CAR predicts a decrease in active membership of 15% to 20% by the end of 2008.
This throws another factor into the mix for people thinking of buying or selling real estate. In addition to worrying about the local real estate market, housing prices, affordibility, available credit and mortgage money – people will also have to concern themselves with whether or not the agent they choose will be in business long enough to see their transaction through.
The best advice here is to only work with full time agents that have a viable business plan, resources and flexibility to limbo as low as the bar will go!
The question of whether to rent or own a home is a topic that constantly cycles through conversation around real estate.
On the rent side of the debate, I usually find the conversation stressing the financial side of things and the upkeep question.
On the buy and own side of the debate, I usually find the conversation stressing the financial side of things and "The American Dream" (home ownership) - king of the castle and all of that.
200 Alicante Place, Danville CA 94526
A recent article in California Real Estate (trade publication of the California Association of Realtors) refers to the current California real estate market as a Market in Limbo – Everyone wonders how low the bar can go.
