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Ryan Vivo, NRBA Realtor Solano County Gateway Realty 707-384-5894

Travis Air Force Base Fitness Center Events! 2008

Did you know that Travis Air Force Base has a schedule of Fitness Center Events. One's that will help motivate you to stay in great physical shape. Did I mention Trophy's and Ribbons for the top placers in the events! Well, even if you are not looking to try and "place" for an event, but are looking for some kind of recreation leisure then these events are for you! Here is the Current Schedule of Events for Travis Air Force Base.

1. Armed Forces Day Fun Run- Sat. May 17, Check In 9:30 am Start Time: 10:00 am

2. Bike Race- Sat. June 21, Check In 8:30 am Start Time 9:00 am

3. Triathlon- Sat. July 26, Check In 8:00 am Start Time: 9:00 am

4. Half Marathon- Sat, September 27 Check In 8:30am Start Time 9:00 am

5. Halloween Fun Run Unit Fitness Challenge- Friday, October 31, Check In 10:30 am Start Time 11:00 am.

6. Turkey Trot Fun Run - Sat. November 22 Check In 9:30 am Start Time 10:00 am

For more information on these events contact the Travis Fitness Center at 424-2008, or visit the 60th Services Website. I hope to see you there!

Solano Real Estate School Districts

This is a list of the current Solano Real Estate School Districts in the area the cities included are Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Benicia, and Dixon. Here is the list that I have comprised for you, which includes the school district and their phone number. Click on the Links to be directed to the school districts website!

1. Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. 707-421-400 / 707-421-4025.

2. Travis Unified School District. 707-437-4604 / 707-437-8208 (The closest one to TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE).

3. Vacaville Unified School District. 707-453-6100 / 707-453-6104

4. Vallejo City Unified School District. 707-644-8921 / 707-556-8921.

5. Dixon Unified School District. 707-678-5582.

6. Benicia Unified School District. 707-747-8300.

5 Reasons why you should buy Solano County Real Estate

1. Location - Solano County Real Estate is located right in the center of two of California's biggest cities, which are San Francisco and Sacramento. The commuting time it take to get to either city is under 45 minutes each way! Many people buy homes here just because of that convenience. It's all about Location, Location, Location.

2. Investment - Buying A home in Solano County is a great investment. When you buy property, you are essentially saving for your future. When you take out a mortgage with principal and interest payments, and when the time comes to pay your monthly bill, you will be partially paying on the principal; By doing so you will technically be putting money aside as savings in your home in the form of equity. Unlike with a landlord where all you money goes into their pockets.

3. Tax Advantages - There are great tax advantages for buying Solano County Real Estate. When tax times comes around you will be able to deduct the interest you pay on your current mortgage from you federal income tax (taxable income). Contact your CPA or your lawyer for in depth details!

4. Buyer's Market - Solano County real estate is in currently in a buyer's market, and the sellers know that too. You will be able to negotiate better on the bargaining table, and often times the sellers will more likely be willing to accept your offer. Which mean that you should buy a home in Solano County, Now!

5. Appreciation - Buy property in Solano County while Solano homes are low because real estate/the economy moves in cycles and since history has a tendency to repeat itself. Home values in Solano County will most likely eventually appreciate.

If you are looking to buy a home anywhere in Solano County give me a call your Solano County Real Estate Expert, Ryan Vivo at 707-384-5894.

The Mallards, Lawler Ranch Solano County Real Estate

Author: Ryan vivo

The Mallards

A Lawler Ranch Neighborhood

Suisun City, Solano County Ca

The Mallards is one of the neighborhoods in the Lawler Ranch community. These homes were built around the late 1980’s and mid 1990’s. Floor plan numbers for some homes in The Mallards neighborhood are as follows.

Bedrooms Baths Square Ft.

3 2 1,542

3 2.5 2,206

4 2.5 1,856

4 3.0 2,338

*Information given is deemed to be reliable but may not be 100% accurate.

If you are looking to live in The Mallards neighborhood, or anywhere in Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo, or Dixon please feel free to contact me at 707-384-5894. If you are looking to purchase or sell SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE, give me a call, your SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE EXPERT, Ryan Vivo (SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE AGENT).

Solano County's Increased Conforming Loan Limits $557,500

Conforming loan limits have increased in Solano county to $557,500. The formula used to calculate this increase was 125% x the median home price of the County, and that is how we get $557,500. The reason for this increase is due to the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was rendered to help stimulate the economy. This plan is set to expire on midnight December 31, 2008. After December 31, 2008 the conforming loan limits in Solano County is supposed to revert back to $417,000.

If anywhere in Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo, or Dixon please feel free to contact me at 707-384-5894. If you are looking to purchase or sell SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE, give me a call, your SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE EXPERT, Ryan Vivo (SOLANO COUNTY REAL ESTATE AGENT).