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		<title>Short Sales&#8230;A waste of time?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/05/15/short-sales-a-waste-of-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was having a discussion recently at an event with a group of people about the state of the economy.  Eventually that topic morphed into a discussion about the state of the real estate market.  More than several people expressed the opinion that working on a short sale is a waste of time because it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Savvy Squatters &#8211; who are they?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/03/27/savvy-squatters-who-are-they/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just attended a round-table discussion by the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunities Center (TVHOC) held at the offices of Bay East Association of Realtors in Pleasanton, CA.  This was a very informative hour of information about an alarming trend of squatters in our area occupying vacant properties.  Even more alarming is that groups are organizing and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New HAFA Short Sale guidelines!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/03/12/new-hafa-short-sale-guidelines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Major Breaking News from your friendly CDPE regarding HAFA Short Sales&#8230;. The HAFA program has been extended to 12/31/2013 (previously set to expire in 2012) No &#8216;last 12 months&#8217; owner occupancy requirement Bank will pay $3,000 in relocation incentive to owner if owner or tenant occupied Borrower can stay current with monthly payments, even if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be well prepared when looking for a rental property.</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/02/19/be-well-prepared-when-looking-for-a-rental-property/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/02/19/be-well-prepared-when-looking-for-a-rental-property/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am asked on a regular basis the following question:  &#8220;What is the best way to make sure I get a rental property in this very active rental market?&#8221; Right now the inventory of rental properties is very low, but the amount of renters looking for properties to rent is at an all time high.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selling a tenant-occupied property</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2012/02/18/selling-a-tenant-occupied-property/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At our Realty World Action 1 Properties office here in Pleasanton, California, (where in addition to selling real estate we manage about 70 rental properties), we received a call from a couple who rent a property from a private party.  They are not one of our rental clients, but were looking for a rental property [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe &#8211; Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/23/pumpkin-gingerbread-recipe-merry-christmas/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/23/pumpkin-gingerbread-recipe-merry-christmas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pumpkin Gingerbread Image via Wikipedia • 3 cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 4 eggs • 2/3 cup water • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree • 2 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp ground allspice • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp ground cloves • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Safely Trim a Christmas Tree.</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/15/how-to-safely-trim-a-christmas-tree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trim a Safe Tree 1. When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label &#8220;Fire Resistant.&#8221; 2. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and do not break when bent between your fingers. 3. When setting up a tree at home, place [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selling Your Home Out of Season?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/08/selling-your-home-out-of-season/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/08/selling-your-home-out-of-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Selling Your Home Out of Season? A Great Deck Makes a Difference (ARA) While winter may not be the optimum season to showcase your landscaping, there is one improvement you can make that will help you boost your home’s outdoor appeal no matter what the season: a deck. When potential buyers visit your home in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Tips for an Energy-Wise Holiday!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/01/kitchen-tips-for-an-energy-wise-holiday/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/12/01/kitchen-tips-for-an-energy-wise-holiday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen Tips for an Energy-Wise Holiday Oven Tips The turkey is traditionally stuffed early in the morning and roasted for hours. Since it’s a long, slow cook, there’s no need to preheat your oven, even when the recipe suggests it. This also holds true for a holiday ham. In fact, unless you&#8217;re baking breads or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/05/13/your-rights-under-the-fair-credit-reporting-act/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/05/13/your-rights-under-the-fair-credit-reporting-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 18:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.  There are many types of reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records).  Here is a summary [...]]]></description>
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