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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Vote for me for Best Real Estate Blog in Oakland</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I am very honored to be nominated for Best Real Estate Blog in Oakland by Zillow. I hope you have enjoyed my blogs in the past and would love your vote. Just click on the box below and vote for www.brucewagg.com/blog.&nbsp;Thanks again 


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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:59:16 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Oakland's 11th Annual Laurel Street Fair this weekend on MacArthur Blvd.</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This Saturday is Oakland's 11th annual Laurel Street fair between 35th and High St on MacArthur Blvd. This is a great time for everyone and I make a habit of going every year. They shut doen the whole street for great food and activities for everyone, making this a great stop for Oakland newbies and oldtimers alike. This year the festival is featuring music by John Statos quartet (5 time grammy nominee), The ACME all stars, DJs and others. 80 booths of food vendors to satify your hunger and a ki... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:21:14 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>27 King Ave. Piedmont Open House this Sunday 2 - 4:30pm - Gorgeous Mediterranean</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Come tour this wonderful remodel of an exquisite Mediterranean on one of the most desirable streets for Piedmont Homes. All three floors have been remodeled under the guidance of designer William Anderson. This 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home's living room has huge stately fireplace that complements the vaulted ceiling. The master has French doors revealing a terrace with downtown views. The Kitchen has been renovated with doors leading out to a private courtyard with a Bar-b-que for entertaining. The... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong completes his award winning Piedmont Luxury Home</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A while back I was blogging about the Oakland Mansion in Rockridge of Green Day's Billy 
Joe Armstrong, which was quickly sold for 4.8 million. 
After viewing it, many I'm sure wondered where he might be moving on to? 
Where does one go from an already amazing Rockridge home, in one of the most 
prestigious neighborhoods in the East Bay? Well, it turns out that Billy 
Joe has built a Luxury Home in Piedmont, and not just any home. It actually won 
top honors for new construction in Piedmon... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Piedmont High School ranked in top 100 in Nation for 3rd Year in Row.</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The U.S. News &amp; World Reports recent rankings of America's best high schools names Piedmont High among the top in the nation for the third year in a row, winning gold medal status. After analyzing 21,000 public schools in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, Piedmont High was ranked among the top 100 in the U.S. at number 73. Honors given to other East Bay schools included Campolindo High in Moraga, Miramonte High in Orinda, and Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:13:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>The Oakland Zoo's Walk on the Wild-- A great East Bay event</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Not to miss this month is the Oakland Zoo's Walk on the Wild, an&quot;epicurean escapade&quot;, which is truly one of the best summer events in the East Bay.An adults only affair, it's really like one big party where you stroll the gorgeous grounds of the Oakland Zoo, whilst sampling food and drink from over 90 Bay Area restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and bakeries. Start with the stroll, don't forget to take the sky ride at sunset, and finish off with dessert, live music and dancing u... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:27:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Oakland's Greek Festival next Weekend in Lincoln Heights--See you there!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ With lots of great events happening here in the East Bay, sometimes it 
is hard to decide what to attend, and what to pass on until next year.
Well, one event not to miss, is the upcoming Oakland Greek Festival. 
Taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension on Lincoln 
Avenue in the Oakland hills, this fantastic celebration takes place May 
14, 15, and 16.&nbsp; So many great things to enjoy: live music, Greek 
dancing, imported goods, an incredible view of the Bay Area, a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 17:28:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Oakland Museum Reopens after $58 Million Renovation--Lake Merritt</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This weekend the Oakland Museum will reopen after a two
year, 58 million dollar renovation. Oakland's beloved museum has been updated
and expanded, with a new focus on integrated and interactive galleries. Come
join in a fresh new experience of their amazing collection of California art.
The museum will begin festivities at 11:00 am Sat. May 1, and run continuously
for 31 hours, until 6:00 pm Sunday May 2. It all starts with a public welcome
ceremony, a Native Ameican Ohlone blessing, and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 12:01:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Berkeley and Oakland Home and Garden Tours This Spring</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 



Now that the weather is clearing up, and spring is in
full bloom, there is no better time to check out some of the many wonderful
Berkeley and Oakland home and garden tours Here are a couple to start you off.&nbsp; On Sunday, May 2 the Berkeley Heritage Julia
Morgan Spring House Tour and Reception takes place. Tour starts at 1:00 at St.
Clements Episcopal Church in Berkeley. The tour will highlight some of Morgan's
early residential work. Another event to check out is the Celebrity ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 11:39:20 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>A brief explaination of the 2010 California Tax Credit for First Time Buyers and New Home Purchases</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  2010 California Tax Credit for First Time Buyers and New Home PurchasesCalifornia has a new tax credit for New Home and First-Time Buyers who buy a home that closes May 1, 2010 to Jan 1 2001. A more realistic end date is until they run out of the $100 million budget. This might not be very long as the 2009 credit ran out of funds quickly. The credit could stimulate some home purchases in the lower-end Oakland real estate market but I am not sure if it will have much effect on Piedmont homes for... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:41:15 -0500</pubDate>
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