Mar 13

Real Estate Overview For Week Ending 3/10/2010

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Here is the new real estate overview as per Trulia:

Livermore Summary

Average price per square foot for Livermore CA was $237, a decrease of 2.1% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Livermore CA for Dec 09 to Feb 10 was $359,050 based on 276 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 3%, or $10,950, and the number of home sales decreased 13.7%.

There are currently 212 resale and new homes in Livermore as per Trulia, including 3 open houses, as well as 440 homes in the pre-foreclosure, Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 12

Her Creations Reveal Her Inspiration

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Tonight I am going to introduce to you someone I had the pleasure of meeting when I lived in Florida.  As a matter of fact I first met her and her husband Brian Quanshau in April of 2004 when they both flew into Orlando and they signed a contract for a beautiful new home I sold to them.   Some of you might already know her.  She is Alisa Tarpley-Quanshau.  For years I had lost touch with them and about a year ago we reconnected via email.  To my surprise Brian, her husband, told me about Alisa’s art and workshop.  Being very artistically inclined I looked into that side of Alisa I didn’t know and soon enough I found myself introduced to her art and her passion for it.

This blog is about Alisa, her art and the reflection of her vision on each creation.

Alisa was born and raised in New Rochelle, NY.  She currently resides in Florida.  She started her creations when she was about 36 years old.  She decided to pursue her love of painting in 2005 when she moved to her new home in Orlando.  At that point in time her heart guided her to make out of art a full time profession.    Alisa believes her painting flourishes from her father’s side but both sides of her family are artistically inclined, ranging from musicians to artists of all kinds.   In her eyes her best work’s creation started in 2007.

Alisa claims her connection with abstract art by expressing her vision on wood.  This element, which she finds more interesting & flexible, allows her to come up with different designs & shapes that reveal her inspiration.  Since she has found this way of expression Alisa has not stopped doing what she loves to do:  ART.
Here is the last part of my interview with Alisa Tarpley:


How long does it take for each piece to be completed?

Alisa: Each piece varies because they are all different and some may be more intricate to draw and cut than others but I would say anywhere between 8 to 48 hours total from start to finish.’

What inspires you?

Alisa: I’m inspired by music, it allows me to relax and be a bit more creative. Sometimes I see shapes & come up with designs just doodling around. Sometimes my custom orders spark other ideas and creations, which I love too, but I always draw to music. I listen to everything, Alternative, R&B, Rock, rap & Classical.

What is the emotion that goes through you when creating one of these pieces?

Alisa: I am always happy & excited to see the end result of anything new that I am creating. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I love it and sometimes…. not so much. But I’m always improving.

At what point in time do you name the piece?

Alisa: Sometimes names come before, during and after. Sometimes I draw a complete blank. Sometimes the names are really silly but since it’s the first thing that comes to mind – I feel like I have to stick with it.

Where are you actually exposing your art?

Alisa: I sell my artwork mainly on-line. I sell through EBay, Etsy and Artfire. I also sell through 2 popular on-line wall decor stores and I have a minimal amount of items in a local art shop.

What is your vision from here to 5 years?

Alisa: In 5 years I really want to be working out of a larger studio, and have a showroom and hopefully way before that time, my own website as well. I should be working on that very soon.

How many pieces have you created?

Alisa: I’ve created in total, probably over 3k pieces since 2005.
I used to make only one of a kind sculptures…. one copy – that’s it…. but since the decline in the economy in 2008, I had to stop keeping inventory and started to only make items as they sell with a 2-4 week time frame for delivery & this is what I am doing currently.

How did you learn this technique?

Alisa: I am what they call an “outsider artist”. I am self-taught with no formal training. My art is acrylic paint on mdf wood. Sometimes I incorporate mirror & or metal in my sculptures and I finish them all with several layers of high gloss for shine & protection

What advise do you give young artists that want to follow your steps?

Alisa: Just follow your art and don’t give up on your dreams & goals in life.

What countries have you sold to?

Alisa: I mainly sell to the USA right now, but I have sold to:  Canada, Austria, Australia, UK, France, Cyprus, Greece, Netherlands, New Zeeland, Norway & Switzerland.

Alisa’s creates her art in her home studio.  You can see the majority of her artwork in EBay by clicking HERE.  If you don’t usually use EBay then you can check some of her limited work by going to Etsy or Artfire.

Alisa Tarpley is a very talented artist that deserves mentioning.   I bow to her ability and drive to make her dream come through.  Her art is very impressive.  Please take a minute to browse through her links and leave me a comment so I know you were here.  I’d love to know what you think.

Bravo Alisa, may the future continue to bring the inspiration you show through your wonderful pieces of art.

If anybody is interested in Alisa’s Art she would like to offer “free shipping” or a discount, to anyone that mentions my site by using the “ask a question” option in the listing prior to purchasing; this way she will apply free shipping or a discount before the invoice is paid.

Well, that’s it for now!

Remember to come back tomorrow for more!

And once again:  if you are planning to buy a house or sell your house call me!!  I am only a phone call away!

Your #1 Realtor®

Sharing art with you!

Virginia R. Hoato
Realty World – Blue Property Group, Inc
DRE LIC# 01781539
Direct:  510-305-3254
Fax:  209-234-2750

Email:  virginiarh at rightchoicehomes4u.com
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Mar 11

Do You Have A Passion For Bikes?…….Take A Look At This………..

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Hello,

Today I received the usual email from Posterous and the post I am going to share with you caught my attention.  I enjoy riding a bike but unfortunately I cannot longer do it unless I have a comfortable sit.  Whenever I see a bicycle on the road with some real sitting arrangement :-)   I point it out to my partner and say:  See, that’s the one I need so we can go to a park and ride.    I am basically talking about a sit like the ones you’ll see on the post published by webecoist.com.  I would be just fine with: ThisWay: All-Weather Bicycle Design or the Bizarre Di-Cycle).

Please click HERE so you can see what I am writing about!

Well, that’s it for now!

Remember to come back tomorrow for more!

And once again:  if you are planning to buy a house or sell your house call me!!  I am only a phone call away!

Your #1 Realtor®

Sharing a nice article with you!

Virginia R. Hoato
Realty World – Blue Property Group, Inc
DRE LIC# 01781539
Direct:  510-305-3254
Fax:  209-234-2750

Email:  virginiarh at rightchoicehomes4u.com
TAMBIEN HABLO ESPAÑOL
Web Links: http://www.rwblue-virginiahoato.com
 http://www.virginiahoato.com

 http://www.rightchoicehomes4u.com

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Mar 10

Home-Saving Loans Afoot

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The Wall Street Journal published an article about the pressure US banks are getting to ease terms for distressed homeowners on home-equity loans and other second-lien mortgages. At also brings up the Obama administration program due to begin in the next few weeks, where borrowers who get reduced payments on their first-lien mortgage through the administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program automatically would get a break on their second-lien mortgage.

For those people that don’t qualify for a loan modification in April, the administration is due to launch financial incentives to encourage alternatives to foreclosure.  The alternatives include short sales and so-called deeds in lieu of foreclosure, in which the borrower voluntarily gives up title to the home and often gets cash to help with moving expenses.

Here is the full article:

Home-Saving Loans Afoot

By JAMES R. HAGERTY

Pressure is growing on U.S. banks to ease terms for distressed homeowners on home-equity loans and other second-lien mortgages.

Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, last week sent a letter to the four biggest U.S. banks demanding “immediate steps to write down second mortgages.” The Massachusetts Democrat sent the letter to Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 9

Love Movies? You Need To Check This Out……

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Hello,

Here is another one of those sites that you may find extremely appealing.  Do you love watching movies?  Do you love even more the idea of owning them to watch whenever you want?  Ready to find out what it is?  Here we go:

FILM FRESH offers (courtesy of DivX) a complimentary movie download everyday.  They have a choice of 3 different movies that you can pick from.  This is how it works:

To get your film:
1.  Click the movie of your choice to place it in your Film Fresh shopping cart.
2.  Enter the coupon code (
for example:  XYZ99823) in the appropriate box to complete your checkout.
3.  Follow the instructions to download and enjoy your film on your computer or any DivX device.
4.  Note: Only one movie is allowed per email address and the offer is valid for US customers only while supplies last.

You might be asking:  What’s the catch, right?  OK, the catch is that if you want to watch one movie in particular, let’s say  “2012″, then you have to pay for it.  How does this differ from buying a move at a store?  The movies you buy at a store cannot be copied into your computer unless you have the software to do it and you know how to work with computers.

The films on this site can be watched in many different settings find out how HERE.

Why don’t you check it out!  Click HERE and see if this is for you and your family?

Well, that’s it for now!

Remember to come back tomorrow for more!

And once again:  if you are planning to buy a house or sell your house call me!!  I am only a phone call away!

Your #1 Realtor®

Sharing the a movie site with you!

Virginia R. Hoato
Realty World – Blue Property Group, Inc
DRE LIC# 01781539
Direct:  510-305-3254
Fax:  209-234-2750

Email:  virginiarh at rightchoicehomes4u.com
TAMBIEN HABLO ESPAÑOL
Web Links: http://www.rwblue-virginiahoato.com
 http://www.virginiahoato.com

 http://www.rightchoicehomes4u.com

Skype Member: virginiarh1961

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