Are Appraisals Getting Easier?
In recent months, I have experienced a relaxing of appraisals on single family homes. Earlier this year, it was like pulling teeth to get an appraisal through and now with Obama getting touch with banks, we may see Real Estate transactions boosted.
Condominiums and Townhomes can still present a challenge as there are new bank guidelines which scrutinize Homeowner Associations to the gnat’s eyelash.
Posted in Real Estate Tips, Tips on Real Estate.
– December 14, 2009
The Red Violin
Where can you get a story whose adventures lead from 1681 – present, is translated in four different languages, explores remote German monasteries, displays wandering virtuoso gypsies, echoes music in starched concert halls, reveals steamy romances, auctions priceless antique instruments, boasts an incredible score written by John Corigliano and is played masterfully by Joshua Bell and lastly, an unforgettable role by Samuel L. Jackson, all in a two hours? Continued…
Posted in Great Violin Music.
– November 10, 2009
Violin Master: Antonio Vivaldi “The Red Priest” meets Bob Fosse
In the 1600-1700’s, a wit could safely jeer that Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi did not write 450 concertos but wrote one concerto 450 times. Today we know that this couldn’t be further from the truth. So nicknamed the “Red Priest” because of his seminary background and flaming red hair. No matter what great classical music I’ve discovered in my travels, Vivaldi’s concerti and choral works continue to capture my mind & heart. Continued…
Posted in Great Violin Music.
– October 29, 2009
How to Buy a Home in Lamorinda: Part V – Research School Boundaries
A great portion of the population moves to Lamorinda for its top ranked schools. Pay attention to the elementary school boundaries when purchasing in Lafayette, Orinda or Moraga. Even though a particular home is within a certain elementary school fringe, check with local school districts as to its impaction. Continued…
Posted in Tips on Real Estate.
– October 24, 2009
The Stradivarius Violin “Hammer”: A Cool $3.54M
Renowned “Golden Age” luthier Antonio Stradivari may never have dreamed that one of his violins would sell for more than the cost of 25 Steinway and Sons concert grand pianos. Named after Christian Hammer, the 19th Century collector who was its first recorded owner, this extraordinary violin was auctioned at Christie’s Auction house in May of 2006, to an anonymous bidder. It is the highest price ever paid for an instrument at a public sale. Continued…
Posted in Great Violin Music.
– October 22, 2009
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