The Summer Beats Concert Series at Alameda South Shore Center, the open-air retail destination on Alameda Island, CA is underway, attracting thousands of attendees since its July 2nd kick-off. Sponsored by real estate investment and management firm Jamestown, the concert series is part of a full program of free, family-friendly events to be held at the center this summer.

Taking place every Saturday through Labor Day, Summer Beats showcases many of the area’s most popular bands, with musical styles ranging from Alternative Rock to Zydeco.

Upcoming events certain to generate a high level of excitement and engagement include “Motown Dine Around,” featuring the classic sounds of Big City Revue and discounts offered by participating Alameda South Shore Center restaurants; “Flight Night,” an evening of wine tasting and music, with the Bay Area’s own Edgardo Candela; and “Summer Breeze Connection,” featuring beach activities including windsurfing and a charity paddle boat race, followed by the music of Fishbear.

“We think Alameda South Shore Center, with its picturesque setting along the San Francisco Bay, is the perfect venue for summer fun,” said Michael Phillips, Managing Director for Jamestown. “Also, equally important to providing entertainment, the Summer Beats Concert Series offers an opportunity to give back to the Alameda Island community.”

Benefiting the Alameda Education Foundation

One of the most highly anticipated programs of the Summer Beats lineup is the Young Songwriters Workshop Concert. Benefiting the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF), the program provides an extraordinary opportunity for young talent to collaborate with notable Bay Area musicians such as Grammy-award winner Calvin Kealooa, Preston Turner of Pure Ecstasy, and drummer D.C. Carter. On Saturday, August 27th, the aspiring songwriters and veteran musicians and will perform their collaborative work live. The free event kicks off AEF’s “Instrument Drop-Off Drive.” Last year, enough guitars were collected during the drive to start a musical program at Wood Middle School.

In addition, during all concerts, Alameda South Shore Center will serve as a drop-off point for the Alameda Education Foundation’s School Supply Drive, which helps hundreds of Alameda’s students in need. Peter’s Kettle Corn will have their tasty treats available for sale as a fundraiser to support the education foundation.

Poets Share the Stage

Summer Site Write poets selected by Alameda’s Poet Laureate Mary Rudge will also take to the stage throughout the summer-long series. Poetry enthusiasts, who toured Alameda South Shore Center and wrote about how the center inspired them, will read their work during concert intermissions. Poems will also be posted throughout the retail property and on the center’s Facebook page.

Summer Beats Concerts are held on Saturdays between 5 and 7 pm. The remaining lineup for 2001 includes the following performances:

Motown Dine Around

Saturday, July 16

Big City Revue (Motown)

Flight Night

Saturday, July 23

Edgardo Candela (Latin Jazz)

Summer Breeze Connection

Saturday, July 30

Fishbear (World Rock)

Blues Bazaar

Saturday, August 6

Papa’s Garage (Blues)

A-Town Hip Hop

Saturday, August 13

Bop City Pacific

GLEE Weekend

Saturday, August 20

Bay Area Girls (Glee Cover Band)    

Young Songwriters Workshop Concert

Saturday, August 27

DC Carter Project 7

Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, September 3

Rip Tides: 2pm – 4pm

Busta Groove: 5pm – 7pm

Jamestown acquired the 594,000-square-foot Bay Area outdoor mall (formerly known as Alameda Towne Centre) in January 2011. Capitalizing on the $85 million redevelopment effort the center’s previous owners initiated in 2002, Jamestown will continue to invest in Alameda South Shore Center’s image and infrastructure, with a primary focus on creating an enhanced customer experience for center guests.

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In 2008, Congress stepped in to adjust conforming loan limits from $417,000 to $729,750 in an effort to stimulate the economy by making more money available for home buyers and enticing people to buy. Since then Congress has extended them every year through September 30, 2011. As it stands, effective October 1, 2011 it will cost home buyers more to finance a loan exceeding $650,500. This will affect many houses on the San Francisco Peninsula market.

“We are quite possibly facing a roadblock to any glimmers of recovery if this set-back takes place,” said Mary Ann Teixeira, a Burlingame real estate professional. “Buyers would need to come up with larger down payments and be able to qualify for higher mortgage payments. All mortgages backed by Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, known as government sponsored enterprises, (GSEs) would be affected.”

Bay Area real estate will be hit hard by the change in loan limits when the conforming loan adjusts down to $650,500. Because of the high cost of Bay Area housing, purchasing a home often requires a loan in excess of $650,500. Given that jumbo loans generally carry a higher interest rate, monthly payments would increase and further hamper the buying power of potential new home buyers. Additionally, with the burden of a higher monthly mortgage on a household, businesses and services in the communities with homeowners who have less expendable dollars will suffer.

According to a recent study conducted by the California Association of REALTORS®, under the new GSE loan limits would impact the borrowing power of a potential Bay Area home buyer by $104,250. Projecting this onto 2012 home sales, 10.7% of San Mateo County’s home sales would be rendered ineligible under the new lowered GSE loan limit. Other Bay Area counties affected are Marin (12.2%), Contra Costa (11.5%), San Francisco (9.9%), Monterey (8.8%), Santa Clara (7.8%), and Alameda (6. 3%).

For additional information about reasons to use a Bay Area real estate agent or San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula real estate and relocation, call Mary Ann Teixeira at (650) 241-0318, or visit her website at www.maryannt.com.

About Mary Ann Teixeira

Mary Ann Teixeira is a licensed REALTOR® with McGuire Real Estate in Burlingame, California who specializes in relocation services, homes for sale, and luxury homes. She is a seasoned buyer’s agent who serves the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula communities of Atherton, Burlingame, Cupertino, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Woodside.

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Bay Area’s Stokley Properties is announcing its second annual Pleasant Hill Blues and Brews Festival. The event, which will feature live music and great food, will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Pleasant Hill Park.

“Headlining our blues lineup is the hardest working band around, The Tommy Castro Band, and a host of other fine musical acts and talent to make for a unique and exciting day,” said Joseph Stokley Jr. of Stokley Properties.

The Blues and Brews Festival is sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from this event will go toward the Pleasant Hill Teen Center and support the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Companies can sponsor the event for $3,500 and their name and logo will appear on all advertising materials and festival banners. They will also have a 4′ x 6′ banner next to the stage and will be provided with 30 tickets to the beer tasting tent. For $2,500, sponsors will get their name and logo on advertising materials and the stage banner and receive 20 tickets to the beer tasting tent. Music sponsors who donate $500 will receive their name and logo on the stage banner and on any music-related promotional material and receive four tickets to the beer tasting tent. Beer booth sponsors can donate $350 and their logo will appear on a banner inside the beer garden. All donations are tax deductible.

Sponsors will need to supply their logos to the Pleasant Hill Chamber office for placement on banners, advertisements and event website. They can send a digital vector file to khunn(at)pleasanthillrec(dot)com. Logos and sponsor forms must be received no later than July 1. The 4′ x 6′ banners shall be supplied by the sponsor.

For more information about Stokley Properties and this event, please feel free to call Charley Daly at (925) 687-0700 or Katrina Hunn at (925) 682-0896.

About Stokley Properties

Stokley Properties, Inc. is a licensed Property Management Company and California Real Estate Brokerage Firm. We provide property management services in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the San Francisco East Bay Area.

We specialize in managing properties in the following cities: Alameda, Alamo, Benicia, Berkeley, Brentwood, Castro Valley, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Dublin, Hayward, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek.

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Mary Ann Teixeira has been in the Peninsula real estate market for many years. As such, she has been affected by the local, state and national real estate and economic fluctuations of the last few years. Though it’s been a rough ride, she is starting to see more activity as low home prices and the threat of upcoming changes in lending standards are motivating people to buy or sell.

Real estate prices are relatively affordable, says Teixeira. According to the San Mateo County Association of Realtors sales statistics from the local MLS, the median home price in the City of San Mateo in April 2011 was down $25,000, or 4%, from the same time last year.

Impending changes to real estate lending policies are also affecting the market. As part of Congress’ 2008 stimulus package, jumbo loans were raised to $729,500, but this limit is set to revert back to $625,500 in September. “For those who need to sell a property, this may be the right time to do it,” said Teixeira. “There may be fewer potential buyers come fall.”

“Buyers are taking advantage of their increased buying power and low interest rates,” says Teixeira. “You can’t beat current interest rates, which are hovering at around 5%. And buyers who want to take advantage of jumbo loans are moving now to beat the looming changes coming this fall.”

For additional information about San Francisco Bay Area real estate and relocation, call Mary Ann Teixeira at (650) 241-0318, or visit her website at www.maryannt.com.

About Mary Ann Teixeira

Mary Ann Teixeira is a licensed REALTOR® with McGuire Real Estate in Burlingame, California who specializes in relocation services, homes for sale, and luxury homes. She is a seasoned buyer’s agent who serves the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula communities of Atherton, Burlingame, Cupertino, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Woodside.

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The real estate bust and high unemployment in the Bay Area have a lot of families on edge. Fortunately, Sharon Frederickson, owner of the Alameda pottery painting studio The Magic Paintbrush, knows the therapeutic and transformational powers of art. Both children and adults benefit from the way art presents a creative, stress-reducing bonding experience.

Psychological professionals have known the value of art therapy for many years, and Frederickson sees the cognitive benefits art can bestow every day when families come in and paint pottery in her shop.

“Pottery painting can relieve stress in kids and adults because it helps clear your mind. You can just relax and focus on the piece you’re creating, and all your other troubles and worries fall away,” says Frederickson.

Art therapy is often used to help people express themselves without having to put their feelings into words. It can help lower levels of stress and depression associated with life’s challenges like family and relationship issues, trauma, grief, cognitive problems and physical disabilities. It is effective for everyone from young children to the elderly. The American Art Therapy Association has concluded that art can help people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

“All families go through life’s ups and downs, and stress can take its toll on relationships-so sometimes families need to take a timeout from day-to-day life and just enjoy being together,” said Fredrickson. “The Magic Paintbrush was created to be a welcoming environment where families can bond through creative expression.”

Frederickson says she has seen kids (and grownups) go from sullen to lit-up while they paint pottery. Young children sometimes have trouble expressing themselves verbally, so they benefit immensely from letting their feelings out through pottery painting.

“It’s a way of picturing your feelings using simple art materials, which can be much easier for kids than talking-and much more fun,” she pointed out.

Families are encouraged to discover how creating art together can bring parents and kids closer. In addition to pottery painting, the Magic Paintbrush offers creative expression through mosaics and glass fusion in the Bay Area.

For more information about the therapeutic value of pottery painting or any of The Magic Paintbrush’s products or services, call them at (510) 250-3662 or visit them on the web at www.themagicpaintbrushceramics.com.

About The Magic Paintbrush

The Magic Paintbrush is a Bay Area pottery painting, glass fusion and mosaic studios. Their pottery bisques include a variety of dishes, mugs and bowls, Disney characters, banks, jewelry boxes and figurines. Fused glass patterns can be flattened or fused into plates, bowls, and vases in their kiln. Mosaics can be made by gluing glass pieces, tiles, gems and other materials into plaques, frames, clocks, mirrors and trivets. The Magic Paintbrush hosts Bay Area birthday parties and bridal showers, and has ongoing classes, including glass fusion jewelry making and weeklong summer camp.

The Magic Paintbrush serves the San Francisco Bay Area, including the communities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Montclair, Oakland, Piedmont, San Leandro and San Lorenzo.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the private mortgage lending entities under government conservatorship, are set to reduce their maximum conforming loan limit from the current $729,750 to $625,500 on October 1st. Bay Area mortgage broker Eric Leithliter of California Mortgage Advisors says this may adversely affect the Bay Area real estate market, making it harder for homebuyers to get loans and lowering home values. He recommends that people who have been waiting to buy act soon, before the loan ceiling is lowered.

When the financial crisis hit in 2008, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tried to combat the tightening home lending market by temporarily raising the limit on conforming single family home loans to $729,750 [for the more expensive counties; some counties have a lower limit], an amount that has been renewed every year since. But in the current political climate, with a focus on reducing the national debt and encouraging private sector action, the federal government seems unlikely to renew the higher conforming loan limit. If congress allows the loan limits to drop, the highest conforming loan limits will go down to $625,500.

“If you have been sitting on the fence, thinking that rates are going to continue to go down, they may want to consider making a move soon. Waiting until later may limit your ability to get a low rate on a single mortgage loan, making it more expensive and time-consuming to buy,” says Eric Leithliter, a Bay Area financial advisor based in Walnut Creek.

Leithliter says that if the conforming loan limit is allowed to drop, it could a negative impact on the local housing market. Nonconforming loans carry a higher interest rate (typically 0.50% to 1.5% above rates for conforming loans), and private banks may be reticent to make large loans because their capital requirements are higher than GSEs like Fannie and Freddy. The likely effect for borrowers is to make credit more expensive and harder to get.

It would also be likely to cause home values to drop even further, which is bad news for sellers. According to the Oakland Tribune, over a quarter of all Bay Area homes are already underwater; if demand is decreased even further, it will be hard for the real estate market to make a recovery.

Leithliter also warns that many banks that use Fannie and Freddy to back mortgages may implement the $625,500 limit prior to the October 1st deadline, in order to process the last of their higher jumbo loans in time to qualify for the current financing rates.

“The signs are pointing to a tightening of the credit market in the near future,” says Leithliter. “Buyers who continue to wait around may come to wish they had acted sooner.”

For more information about the upcoming lowering of conforming loan limit and its impact on the market, or any of Eric Leithliter’s products or services, call him at 415-692-7415 or view him on the web at www.calmtg-ba.com. Connect with Eric Leithliter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Area-Mortgage-Guide/160527848509 and follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/mortgagecounsel.

About Eric J. Leithliter, California Mortgage Advisors, Inc.

Eric J. Leithliter is a Senior Residential Loan Officer at California Mortgage Advisors, Inc. He is focused on providing his clients education on the current financial market conditions and how this effects their mortgage options today and in the future. He began as a loan processor and underwriter and became an expert in all facets of the lending industry. As a Loan Officer, this background helps Liethliter construct complicated and difficult loans into successful loan closings. He continues to attend underwriting seminars that keep him abreast of all the changing requirements that lenders are implementing in today’s complex lending environment. Leithliter specializes in residential financing, private money financing, commercial financing, short sale and foreclosure transactions, FHA loans, credit analysis and repair, and jumbo mortgage loans in the Bay Area.

Eric J. Leithliter serves the San Francisco Bay Area communities of Walnut Creek, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Alamo, Danville, as well as Marin County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Sonoma County.

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Paige Gienger, a real estate agent serving the Bay Area, has listed a new home for sale. The house is located at 127 Harvard Street in San Francisco.

“One of Paige’s biggest strengths is her open communication style,” said Kelly and Ben Chen, customers of Paige Gienger. “She was always available either by phone or e-mail, and responded to our calls/e-mails promptly. We always felt that we were a priority to her. Other qualities we appreciated were her patience and sincerity. She appropriately gave her opinion about homes, but we never felt pressured into buying a home so that she could make a quick sale. In summary, we highly recommend Paige Gienger, as both a buying and selling agent.”

The home at 127 Harvard Street boasts a great floor plan with three spacious bedrooms on one level and a large bathroom with both a stall shower and a bathtub flooded with natural light provided by a skylight. There are refinished and polished hardwood floors throughout most of the upper level. One bedroom features new Damask carpet and a new double-paned Pella window with views to a central patio. The living room is enhanced by a wood-burning fireplace and picture window with views of Twin Peaks and City Parks.

The lower level includes plenty of storage space and there is room in the tandem garage for two cars. There is a bonus in-law space with a full bath, bedroom with closet, and kitchenette.

Outside there is a large patio space, perfect for outdoor entertaining. A gardener or homeowner with a green thumb will enjoy the large flat spaces to create a lush paradise or home grown vegetable garden. There is fresh paint, new tile in the entryway and central forced air heating completes this well-maintained home.

For more information about Paige Gienger and her current listings, call her at 415-692-5623 or visit her on the web at www.ontherightpaige-sf.com.

About Paige Gienger

Born and raised in Los Altos and Mountain View, Gienger is a proud life-long resident of the San Francisco Bay Area and is familiarized with all desirable residential neighborhoods.

Within the Gienger Family, Real Estate expertise comes naturally. Her mother is a top producing Coldwell Banker Agent in Los Altos. Working in her mother’s thriving business, she rapidly acquired inside knowledge that takes most Real Estate Agents years to learn.

Gienger’s personable and professional personality is the winning combination that has earned her a stellar reputation during her twelve years of helping clients buy and sell homes. Gienger’s personal philosophy is that customer service and satisfaction always comes first. She ensures an enjoyable real estate experience by incorporating her intimate knowledge of Bay Area communities and attention to detail while navigating through current real estate market hurdles.

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J.Wavro Associates, a group that specializes in rental property leasing, recently attended the Hollywood-themed San Francisco Apartment Association’s Spring Boutique Tradeshow.

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For the sixth year in a row, J.Wavro Associates, a San Francisco property management and leasing firm that specializes in rental property leasing and executive relocation, attended the San Francisco Apartment Association’s (SFAA) Spring Boutique Tradeshow, “Hooray for Hollywood.” Held on April 18th at Fort Mason, this event brought in over 300 SFAA members to interact one-on-one with representatives from businesses that provide products and services to the owners of properties.

J.Wavro Associates has attended this event for six years in a row, which has given their leasing agents a chance to interact with hundreds of owners, and answer specific questions regarding their property needs. This year, J.Wavro Associates was among 35 exhibitors at the show.

“J.Wavro Associates is always a wonderful addition to our annual trade show. Their booth is always full of lively associates happy to chat with San Francisco Landlords,” said Deputy Director of SFAA Vanessa Khaleel. “We are so happy to have them participate and add their positive energy to each and every show.”

Since 1917 the San Francisco Apartment Association has kept San Francisco housing owners informed about how to manage their property. Their service helps them protect the value of their investment, keeps them informed about their rights as owners, and affords them peace of mind. They have hosted the Annual Spring Boutique Trade Show for over 20 years.

J.Wavro Associates employs more than 20 licensed real estate professionals who specialize in rental property leasing and executive relocation service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their leasing services help property owners enjoy the profit from their rental investments without any of the hassle. Their relocation specialists save renters time and money by quickly finding the right apartment to fit their needs.

For more information about J.Wavro Associates, call them at (415) 675-8804 or visit them on the web at http://www.jwavro-sf.com.

About J.Wavro Associates

J.Wavro Associates is a group of licensed real estate professionals specializing in rental property leasing and executive relocation in the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in helping to lease rental properties, and have an extensive corporate and private network that allows them to consistently attract suitable tenants. Their Bay Area executive relocation specialists offer rental assistance to people looking to move to the Bay Area or locals looking for a new home. The real estate professionals of J.Wavro Associates can provide a wealth of knowledge on a particular neighborhood or neighborhoods of interest to clients. They will also identify specific properties that fit the client’s exact needs and budget. As part of their executive relocation service, J.Wavro Associates will arrange appointments, provide property tours and assist in lease negotiations.

J.Wavro Associates serves the City of San Francisco and other Bay Area locations including the South Bay and Marin.

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Mary Ann Teixeira, a Burlingame real estate agent, is celebrating the return of summer festivals to Peninsula communities. She says neighborhood celebrations like Hot Harvest Nights in San Carlos are what make homes in these areas so desirable. Many families consider the presence of community activities to be an important factor when choosing a neighborhood.

Hot Harvest Nights is held on the 700 block of Laurel Avenue in downtown San Carlos every Thursday evening from the beginning of May until mid-September. It features live music, handcrafted items from local craftspeople, locally grown produce, and more. The businesses around Laurel Avenue even stay open late to serve the local families and visitors who come out to play.

“Hot Harvest Nights is a great venue for enjoying warm summer evenings outdoors, getting to know and supporting local businesses, getting to meet and spend time with neighbors and learning about the community,” said Teixeira.

Most of Mary Ann Teixeira’s Peninsula real estate clients are working professionals who are starting families. She has observed that active communities are more attractive to many of her buyers, and that home values increase proportionately with the frequency of family-oriented community activities. The Peninsula REALTOR® has made it her practice to ask her buyers questions about the importance of an activity community-and what level of community energy is most appropriate for their families Teixeira also discusses the various community activities that take place in and around the neighborhood when she presents a property.

“The Peninsula explodes with activities during the summer months. Farmers markets pop up seemingly everywhere, and every weekend is filled with events like Hot Harvest Nights in San Carlos, said Teixeira. “That energy can really enhance a family’s enjoyment and integration into a community.”

For more information on Hot Harvest Nights, check out the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce website: sancarloschamber.org or go to Mary Ann Teixeira’s blog at www.MaryAnnT.com/blog.

For additional information about Bay Area real estate or Mary Ann Teixeira’s services, call (650) 241-0318 or visit her website at maryannt.com.

About Mary Ann Teixeira

Mary Ann Teixeira is a licensed REALTOR® with McGuire [Real Estate in Burlingame, California who specializes in relocation services, homes for sale, and luxury homes. She is a seasoned buyer’s agent who serves the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula communities of Atherton, Burlingame, Cupertino, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Woodside.

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James Wavro, of J.Wavro Associates, was recently awarded the prestigious President’s Award for 2010 by the San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA) at their Trophy Award Ceremony. Established in 1917, the SFAA is a non-profit organization that represents rental property owners, and provides services like political representation, an online magazine, educational resources, and news. The Trophy Awards honor firms and employees that are leaders within the rental housing industry. The President’s Award is reserved for an individual whose contributions to the rental property industry are truly above and beyond expectations.

“James Wavro is probably the hardest working, diligent, and conscientious professional I have ever had the pleasure to work with in the housing industry,” said Dave Wasserman, Ex Officio President of the SFAA. “As such, my decision to bestow the SFAA President’s Award onto him was made with utmost ease.”

The 4th Annual Trophy Awards Ceremony was held at the stately Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Over 300 rental property industry professionals donned their finest formal attire and gathered together for the cocktail hour, sit-down dinner and awards presentation ceremony.

The Trophy Awards honor the leading firms, employees and properties in the rental housing industry. For most awards, prospective honorees are nominated by colleagues or SFAA members, and sent a questionnaire packet. Their full and honest answers, and accompanying documents, are reviewed by a panel of judges who then choose the nominees and winners.

The recipient of the President’s Award, however, has no nomination process or panel of judges; this special award is decided only by the president of the SFAA and is given to select individuals for lifetime achievement of excellence in the field.

In addition to the President’s Award, San Francisco property management and leasing firm J.Wavro Associates was honored when Joanne Fazzino of J.Wavro Associates won Leasing Agent of the Year 2010.

J.Wavro Associates employs more than 20 licensed real estate professionals who specialize in rental property leasing and executive relocation service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their leasing services help property owners enjoy the profit from their rental investments without any of the hassle. Their relocation specialists save renters time and money by quickly finding the right apartment to fit their needs.

For more information about J.Wavro Associates, call them at (415) 675-8804 or visit them on the web at www.jwavro-sf.com.

About J.Wavro Associates

J.Wavro Associates is a group of licensed real estate professionals specializing in rental property leasing and executive relocation in the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in helping to lease rental properties, and have an extensive corporate and private network that allows them to consistently attract suitable tenants. Their Bay Area executive relocation specialists offer rental assistance to people looking to move to the Bay Area or locals looking for a new home. The real estate professionals of J.Wavro Associates can provide a wealth of knowledge on a particular neighborhood or neighborhoods of interest to clients. They will also identify specific properties that fit the client’s exact needs and budget. As part of their executive relocation service, J.Wavro Associates will arrange appointments, provide property tours and assist in lease negotiations.

J.Wavro Associates serves the City of San Francisco and other Bay Area locations including the South Bay and Marin.

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