When I think back, one of the most bitter moments of the campaign for me was hearing the board of the Alameda Association of Realtors had taken a neutral stand on Measure E. So today I made a phone call to the chair person of the Association's Local Government Relation's Committee chairperson and offered to join the committee as the liaison to the AUSD School Board. I now have an active role informing the committee, and in turn the board, about the issues facing our schools and the impact these issues will have on students and the community. It will also give the Association the opportunity to have a voice in the crucial decisions facing the Board of Education over the next 18 months. Because the open exchange of ideas is a powerful tool, I absolutely believe this will get us at least one new yes vote, or better yet, convert one No to a Yes!
My feeling is, if each of us does one thing that gets just one more yes vote in the spring, we'll knock it out of the park in 201, save schools and programs in our district and help maintain the quality education we provide to out students. So what can you do? Stay involved, attend meetings, continue talking and consider taking the $350 you would have paid if Measure E passed and make a contribution/donation to one or both of the following organizations; APLUS, Alameda Education Foundation.
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Moving on to real estate! In June, my postings addressed several items impacting buyers and sellers on a global sense, so I thought it was time to take a look at our local real estate market. If you have ever considered a home with a water view, call me!! There are some amazing properties available right now. On the high end of the market is an incredible and unique Marina Village home. Originally two separate single level units, they've been combined to offer an incredibly spacious two-story home located with fabulous views of the lagoon, marina and estuary. With a $1M-plus price tag, it's certainly not for every buyer, but, if you're like me and enjoy Marina Village there's also a wonderful 2 bedroom single level Sloop plan on the market. A highly sought after lower level unit with fabulous views, my guess is this home won't be around for long.
If you prefer a bay view there are several Ballena Bay and Shoreline properties available, but a new listing on Queens Rd tucked away in Crown Point is truly a gem. The floor plan is open and airy with wonderful views of the bay from both levels. Perfect for entertaining or just relaxing and soaking up the view.
All right, now this is when I make a shameless plug for my floating home listing !
To experience real water living you need to try out one of the 42 homes moored in Barnhill Marina. The daily ebb and flow of the tide, the seasonal migratory birds and the monthly visit from a California seal are just a few of the amazing treats of floating home life. There's something about being literally connected to the water that makes an incredible summer sunset or a wicked winter storm even more sensational.
Then there's the man made sights. You can watch the bi-weekly sailing regattas with a perfect view of the colorful spinaker's popping open as the boats make the turn back to the finish line. And I challenge anyone not to feel a pang of patriotism when you watch one of the Coast Guard Cutters head out to sea. Or there's my favorite, the summer youth sailing camps out of Encinal Yacht Club. Watching and listening to the kids as they maneuver up and down the estuary is just a hoot and a holler!
Trust me, if you have been considering water living, now is the time to check things out!
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All righty then, go out and have a fabulous 4th of July and maybe all see you at this year's "Not the Mayor's" 4th of July parade!!!!
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