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        <title>My Oakland Real Estate Adventures. History, Architecture and Homes</title>
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        <description>My Oakland Real Estate Adventures with Oakland Neighborhood Stories, History, Architecture and Homes.</description>
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            <link>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/799000-4bd3bth-home-for-sale-in-the-willow-glen-area-of-san-jose-cambrian-schools.html</link>
            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>$799,000 4bd/3bth home for sale in the Willow Glen area of San Jose -- Cambrian Schools</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I just listed a great home in the Willow Glen area of San Jose with the
fabulous Susan Matthews. The four
bedroom, three bath home looks and feels inviting with a great floor
plan and listing at a very competitive $799,000. French doors open to
the fully landscaped backyard from either the formal dining room or the
expansive family room. The family room has warm and richly refinished
Brazilian hardwood floors and is a perfect place to entertain friends
and family. With large&nbsp; formal ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:25:09 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>My new Julia Morgan listing in Oakland near the Piedmont border--554 Oakland Ave</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Touches of Julia
Morgan are all over this 1912 home. Built for Charles Sutton, the
property is centrally located between Grand Ave and Piedmont Ave. A
brass chandelier with milky glass lampshades in the hallway rises above
the stained glass encased back entrance. The matte green tiled
fireplace with oak mantle in the elevated den is a special touch. On
over a 1/4 acre lot, the grounds have 3 mature palms and many fruit
trees with permitted plans for a 2 bedroom 2 bath maid's house adjacen... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:20:28 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Christmas time in Oakland means Zoo Lights at the Oakland Zoo</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ When thinking about where to take the kids to see the holiday lights 
don't forget about Zoo Lights, the Oakland Zoo's very own celebration in 
lights!
This special holiday light festival takes place from December 4th 
through January 3rd. and is certain to delight the whole family.
Although there was one year this event did not take place ,during the 
transition to LED lights, it is now back on track.
Hundreds of lights, music, and Santa's village are sure to put you in 
the holiday spi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:47:34 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/christmas-lights-at-oaklands-mormon-temple-in-lincoln-heights.html</link>
            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Christmas lights at Oakland's Mormon Temple in Lincoln Heights</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
        
        
        
        
        
        
        No matter what your belief or religion, if you have never seen the Christmas light display that Oakland's Mormon Temple puts on, be sure to drop by this season. Although easily seen from many areas of the East Bay, the temple is located at 4770 Lincoln Blvd in Lincoln Heights. Just west of Woodminster, Joaquin Miller Park and Highway 13. I must admit that when I was a kid, I thought that the temple was a castle and a king and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/luxury-condo-for-rent-in-maui.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/luxury-condo-for-rent-in-maui.html</link>
            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Thinking of leaving Oakland and the East Bay behind? Try Hawaii!  Luxury Condo for Rent In Kapaula</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If your thinking Hawaii might be a nice place to go this winter, look no farther than this beautiful place in the Kapalua resort on Maui. Watch the whales and dolphins from the lanai while you sip your Mai Tai. You might not want to ever see the rest of the island.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:40:48 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Stately Colonial Revival in Alameda's Gold Coast $1,385,000</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Still known to many as Dr. Boone's house, named for the Alameda fixture who owned it for years, 1000 Grand St. in Alameda's Gold Coast has come on the market for $1,385,000. The sprawling 4 bedroom 3 bath Colonial revival home sits on over a 1/4 acre with an abundance of original details that were retained over the years. The architech was C.H Russell who also designed the Joseph Leonard House at the foot of Union St. Theporte coch&egrave;re that used to sit on the West side of the home has been... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:08:22 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/how-buying-and-reo-property-really-works.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/how-buying-and-reo-property-really-works.html</link>
            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>How buying an Oakland REO property really works</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It would be funny if it wasn't so true!


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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/green-days-singer-puts-his-oakland-ca-mansion-on-the-market-for-485-million.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.brucewagg.com/blog/green-days-singer-puts-his-oakland-ca-mansion-on-the-market-for-485-million.html</link>
            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Green Day's singer puts his Oakland CA mansion on the market for $4.85 Million</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 

Green Day&rsquo;s frontman, guitarist
Billy Joe Armstrong, has just added his Oakland, California estate to the
luxury market. The 5 bedroom Mediterranean / Normandy estate was built for
Armstrong back in 1998 by architect Mark Becker and features over a half acre
lot, pool with pool house and an open floor plan. Located in the Claremont Pines area of Oakland, the mansion has wonderful views for the San Francsico Bay. Boasting lots of unique ironwork, a rough-hewn beamed rotunda and, of ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:10:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Oakland A's proposed ballpark near Jack London Square</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  KRON reported that the representatives of the Oakland A's, Major League Baseball and Oakland city officials are talking again about where the proposed ballpark might go. Near the base of Market St and Embarcadero West has been proposed because it is close to Jack London Square and the Ferry terminal. I think this is a great site but it remains to be seen if Oakland can ever put a deal like this together, especially in this economy.&nbsp;... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>homes@brucewagg.com (Bruce Wagg)</author>
            <title>Vintage Oakland Film - Alaska Packer's sailing ships and the 'new' Oakland Airport</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This is the next part of the vintage Oakland real estate developer movie from the 1920's that documents the building of Oakland's 9th St pier and the famous Alaska Packers Fishing Fleet of sailing ships with their big masts. They also show the &quot;new&quot; Oakland airport which cost over a million dollars to built. The lineup of biplanes and old aircraft are great to see.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:25:29 -0500</pubDate>
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