Jackie-and-Michael Gerry

The upside of the housing collapse, is that My dog, Elvis, whom I rescued at Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek, was a foreclosure dog. Almost all of the dogs came from the San Joaquin Valley, where they were abandoned by their owners, who could no longer stay in their homes.

Every time I look at him, I can't stop thinking how he is the embodiment of an Option ARM, or a Stated Income loan. It is hard to believe that people would just abandon their pets, but there ya go!

I wish Elvis could tell me a little about the family that set him free, to fend for himself, not even trying to find a home for him. I gotta tell you, this is one cute little dog. there has to same craziness happening to do that to this little guy. When he ended up at ARF, he was all matted down and dirty, yet through his ordeal, he remained a cheerful little dog.

I know that times are tough, but if you're going to walk away from a home, don't just set you pet free. take hin to a nice shelter.

It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we offer. Michael 925.209.5140, Jackie 925.209.5130. www.WalnutCreekTeam.com

If dogs could buy and sell houses, would you want to work with them? I know there would be a few problems: "Hey Fido, when are you going to get those tax docs to the lender?" "What do you mean you buried them in the yard, and can't remember where?"

"Rover, I know we're looking for a house with a carpet that smells like urine, but we won't know until we go into the house, will we?"

" I know you're a loyal client, but I'm sick of throwing the tennis ball, already"

"Is my paw print a valid signiture?"

" My agent says that $100,000 is a steal, but in DOG MONEY, that's $700,000, which seems a tad high."

"No, Spot, you can't pee on the rug until we close escrow"

In spite of the problems, you wouldn't find a more loyal client than a dog. You'd never need a Buyer-Broker" agreement. A dog is your client for life. How many of your human clients can you say that about.

UP WITH DOGGIES!

It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we offer. Michael 925.209.5140, Jackie 925.209.5130. www.WalnutCreekTeam.com

If any of you are thinking about making a move to Rossmoor, in Walnut Creek, I have a book of home sale statistics for the last 2 years, that I have compiled. If you would like a copy, send me an e-mail, or give me a call. You can find me on the web at www.walnutcreekteam.com.

Rossmoor is a nationally recognized and award winning senior adult community located in the picturesque 1800-acre Tice Valley area of Walnut Creek, California. Surrounded by acres of open space, this community is only two miles from downtown Walnut Creek, and 25 miles from downtown San Francisco.

It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we offer. Michael 925.209.5140, Jackie 925.209.5130. www.WalnutCreekTeam.com

All our friends are getting dogs. We feel like our dog, Elvis, is creating a demand. He's just so cute, and full of fun, that is is contagious.

It could be that in these trying economic times, that alot of folks are going back to the times in their lives when, things were simple, and a family dog was something that says "home."

Anyway, It is gratifying to see our friends getting on board. We will see all of them at Hap Magee Dog Park in Danville, which by the way, if you haven't taken your doggie there, you don't know what a terrific community resource it is.

It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we offer. Michael 925.209.5140, Jackie 925.209.5130. www.WalnutCreekTeam.com

I know this is last minute, but today is our Big open house day at Rossmoor, 55-and-over community is Walnut Creek. We are holding almost 30 homes open, which is very helpful, because there are about 150 different floor plans at Rossmoor. With a little guidance and our handy map, you will see alot of homes.

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It is our goal as your full service real estate company specializing in the Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasant Hill areas, to provide you with superior service at all times. Our local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources we offer. Michael 925.209.5140, Jackie 925.209.5130. www.WalnutCreekTeam.com