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Fail-safe gift in the cards
Katie Joseph is a big fan of gift cards and like many other shoppers plans to use them for holiday gifts this year. "I used to not use them because...
Oakland Tribune, 11/20/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Bay Area home prices rising
The $390,000 median sales price paid for a Bay Area home last month amounted to a modest gain from a year ago, but that was the first time...
Oakland Tribune, 11/19/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Expansion and extension of home-buying tax credit seen as lifting
The passage of a law this month that extended and expanded a first-time homebuyer's federal income tax credit will give a boost to the market while...
Oakland Tribune, 11/16/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Banks take back few foreclosures
In a trend that began a few months ago, more Bay Area homeowners in October received a foreclosure notice compared with a year ago while foreclosed...
Oakland Tribune, 11/12/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Stores tightening return policies for holidays
Buyer beware: Before you select a holiday gift, check out a store's return policy. That's always a smart shopping stratagem, but it has become even...
Oakland Tribune, 11/11/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Report shows stability in local home price
Home value depreciation in the nine-county Bay Area has slowed down in yet another apparent sign of a stabilizing real estate market, according to...
Oakland Tribune, 11/09/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Layaway returns as stores court strapped consumers
PLEASANT HILL Layaway is here for the holidays as stores bring back the old- fashioned retail practice in response to consumers seeing reduced...
Oakland Tribune, 11/04/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Foreclosure prevention event Saturday at Oakland City Hall
A free foreclosure prevention event takes place Saturday at Oakland City Hall. Homeowners will be able to meet with lenders and on-site...
Oakland Tribune, 11/03/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Builders push for tax credit's return
New home building in California continues to take a hit in what builders say is a response to the expiration of a state tax credit for new home...
Oakland Tribune, 10/26/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication -
Under stimulus plan, some taxpayers need to adjust withholding
That little extra bit of money in the form of a larger paycheck tied to the Obama stimulus plan could end up taking a bite out of your federal...
Oakland Tribune, 10/22/09 by Eve Mitchell · More from publication
