CULLEN’S TANNERY PUB AND SALOON, 131 First St., which participated in Saturday’s Benicia Main Street Beer Crawl, will have a tasting at 6-9 p.m. Tuesday of Knappogue Whiskey, owner Denise Cullen said. “We work hard to remain true to our Irish roots,” she said. The saloon celebrated Valentine’s Day with Four Roses Bourbon and chocolate, […]
Making $ense of Real Estate: Then and now
EARLIER THIS YEAR FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC announced programs to help more people into homeownership. The programs lower minimum down payment requirements, making it easier for folks to buy their first home. Shortly after the Fannie and Freddie announcements, the Federal Housing Administration announced a lowering of monthly mortgage insurance premiums on their programs, […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Annual ‘Coffee House’ to benefit charity
BENICIA LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 2015 COFFEE HOUSE, at 7 p.m. March 21 at the church, 201 Raymond Drive, will benefit Foster a Dream, Donna Noska, church secretary, said. Admission is free, but donations to Foster a Dream will be accepted at the Coffee House event.
Making $ense of Real Estate: A grain of salt
THE HOUSING MARKET HAS RECOVERED, RIGHT? And our economy is buzzing along just magnificently, right? I tend to be an optimist and generally see the glass as half full. But at the same time I am still a bit of a realist, and I cannot help but wring my hands a little over the real […]
Benicia Biz Beat: ABC Music welcomes new teacher
POP SINGER AND ACTRESS AMBERLY PALMER is accepting voice students in all singing and performance genres. She is teaching at ABC Music Store, 739 First St. Born in Suisun, Palmer has received education throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Among her entertainment credits are voiceovers and acting in commercials, television and film, as well as […]
Making $ense of Real Estate: The long road to credit repair
WHEN I MADE THE DECISION TO RETURN TO THE ROLE OF RETAIL ORIGINATOR IN 2012, my purpose and mission was to help people who had been injured during the Great Recession. This is why I write this column and this is why I spend a tremendous part of my day problem solving for folks who […]
Making $ense of Real Estate: Common reverse mortgage complaints
THE CONSUMER FINANCE PROTECTION BUREAU released a report last week summarizing the most common complaints it has received about reverse mortgages since the agency began receiving complaints in 2011. The report reveals that despite industry efforts to educate borrowers and the requirement that all borrowers receive independent counseling prior to applying for a reverse mortgage, […]
EDB to get update on tourism in Benicia
■ Presentation to be heard on Benicia Maker Faire, set for March 28 The Economic Development Board will hear two presentations Wednesday, one on tourism and the other on the upcoming Benicia Mini Maker Faire, which is slated for March 28.
Benicia Biz Beat: Salon offers information on essential oils
MILINDA PERRY SALON will have an educational seminar today about doTERRA essential oils at 6 p.m. in Union Hotel, 401 First St. Those attending will be able to sample the products. Those interested may call Perry at 707-361-5097 or email milindaperrysalon@gmail.com. Benician offers tennis lessons Bud Light, a Benician who is a member of the […]
Making $ense of Real Estate: A return to normalcy
THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS released a number of reports at the end of January reflecting a steadily improving and healthy real estate market. In an indication of improving inventories, pending home sales in December increased year over year for the first time since January 2013. After a seasonal slowdown in December sales in which […]