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About marlenebertrand

Marlene Bertrand is a seasoned real estate broker for Bertrand Realty and a Certified Authenticity Life Coach. She empowers her real estate agents and clients alike to embrace a life and career that aligns with their true values. Marlene believes that simplicity is the key to fulfillment, and that genuine satisfaction comes from living with spiritual awareness, honoring others, and respecting the environment around us. Through her guidance, she helps people cultivate authenticity in both business and life.

Foreclosure Deal Helps Homeowners Who Are Deeply Underwater

Posted on March 19, 2012 by marlenebertrand

The federal court is finally moving in the right direction with a $25-billion nationwide settlement over alleged foreclosure abuses of five major U.S. banking firms. Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Citigroup Inc., and … Continue reading →

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Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home or Vacation Home

Posted on February 24, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Since tax season is rolling around I thought it would be a great idea to write an article about the tax benefits associated with owning a second home or vacation home. It pays to know the subtle details involved with … Continue reading →

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My San Ramon Valley Domain Name Sold

Posted on February 15, 2012 by marlenebertrand

I am excited to report that I have accepted an offer to sell the SanRamonValley.com domain name. There were two bidders who made offers on this domain name. The rest were all talk. Nevertheless, one of the bidders sqwaked and complained … Continue reading →

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My San Ramon Valley Domain Name Is For Sale

Posted on February 14, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Listed for sale at GoDaddy.com – SanRamonValley.com. The sale is listed as an Offer/Counter Offer sale. The asking price is $7500, which is far less than the highest offer I have ever received for the purchase of this domain name. … Continue reading →

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Visit the Cayman Islands for a Calm Vacation

Posted on February 12, 2012 by marlenebertrand

Every other year (in the odd years), my family has a family reunion on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. I haven’t been able to join the family for the past few reunions due to the economic differences between my pocketbook … Continue reading →

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