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Windermere residents worry about design changes
To homeowner and admitted “Disney geek” Ernie Montes de Oca, the Windermere development looked like the happiest place on Earth.
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"There's nothing wrong with the design. It's just the economy"
— Windermere resident Linda Aboshamaa, referring to Castle & Cooke's proposed changes to the Southwest housing development.
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Boost your negotiating power! Check out what homes are going for
Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek. Check it out here. The map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield May 19 to 25, color-coded by sales price.-
Alleged 'secret plan' spurs Chevron suit over real estate deals
A Monaco businessman. A secret plan. A trusted employee accused of betraying inside information. -
Bakersfield No. 8 in nation for foreclosures
The Bakersfield metro area’s foreclosure rate is the eighth highest among the nation’s largest 230 metropolitan areas, according to a report released today by Irvine-based real estate data firm RealtyTrac. -
Another day, another default in Wasco
A 10th housing development has defaulted in Wasco, the city of 24,300 — including a state prison population of nearly 6,000 — that touts itself as the “rose capital of the nation.” -
IRS places lien on local builder
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking $5.4 million in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties from Bakersfield homebuilder David Cates and his wife, Linda, according to a lien notice recorded with the county in May.
What looms beneath the tower crane in southwest?
It’s a bright spot on the horizon in southwest Bakersfield, a giant tower crane poking from a construction site somewhere south of Panama Lane.-
New law extends development plans
Homebuilders have some breathing room in the slow housing market with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signing of a bill late Tuesday that extends for one year certain development plans already approved by cities and counties. -
Supervisors consider redevelopment agency
After hearing the pros and cons of what a redevelopment agency could do for Oildale, supervisors unanimously directed staff Tuesday to study how to structure the proposed entity. -
Vegan? Vegetarian? Cafe opens for you
Elaine’s Cafe and Market features vegetarian and vegan options, including ice cream that may prompt you to abandon dairy forever. -
Commission to mull use of southwest farmland
Future uses for farmland in southwest Bakersfield, proposed homes in Alta Sierra and expanding a rehab facility will be considered Thursday by the Kern County Planning Commission.
Local bankers calm amid storm
More people might believe Bart Hill these days when he tells them his industry isn’t boring.-
McD's test-markets smoothies in Bakersfield
McDonald’s is using Bakersfield as a test market to gauge consumer interest in buying fruit smoothies at a place not generally known for healthy dining. -
Pizza franchise owner settles lawsuit with employees
A Fresno company that owns all five of Bakersfield’s Pizza Huts has tentatively agreed to a $500,000 settlement with current and past restaurant employees in a class action lawsuit over allegations of missed meal and rest breaks. -
Gym's third local location opens next week
Anytime Fitness is opening a third local location, at 4004 Panama Lane in southwest Bakersfield, next week. -
Downtown boutique on the market
Downtown apparel shop Jezabelle’s Unique Boutique on the corner of 19th and Eye streets is up for sale.
Home Sales Maps
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May 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for May 1 to 25, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
April 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for April 1 to 30, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
March 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for March 1 to 31, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions.
CEO Profile: Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Aera Energy LLC
Gaurdie E. Banister Jr. is president & chief executive officer of Aera Energy LLC. Read more about him in his CEO profile.CEO Profile: Michelle Spoelstra, Alpha Wholesale Produce
Michelle Nicole Spoelstra is president and chief executive officer of Alpha Wholesale Produce Inc. Read more about her in her CEO profile.
CEO Profile: Bart Hill, San Joaquin Bank
Bart Hill is president and CEO of San Joaquin Bank. Read more about him in his CEO profile.Two ex-Crisp & Cole employees get deals
Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers accused of fraud by state regulators have made deals to avoid an administrative hearing set for later this month, according to lawyers for the pair.-
Crisp & Cole staffers may get deal
Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers charged with defrauding lenders in a state regulatory complaint entered into settlement discussions on Friday. -
Regulators' case against Crisp, Cole to continue
State regulators will proceed with their case against Bakersfield real estate executives David Crisp and Carl Cole after a settlement conference Friday in Los Angeles failed to resolve accusations against the pair.
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