Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union has resumed lending in our community with unique 30-year fixed rate loans for both purchases and refinances (including cash-out refis). This is a chance to lock in a long-term fixed rate when interest rates are expected to rise. The minimum loan amount is $100,000, and...
We have eight homes lined up for the September 30 FHA Tour, and two tickets have already been sold. We plan to open a total of 15 homes on East and West Piers, A Dock, Issaquah, and Yellow Ferry. When we first set the tour date, the Tour Committee set three...
TO KEEP EVERYONE UP TO DATE ON WHAT THE FHA BOARD IS DOING, HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED AT THE FEBRUARY, 2017 BOARD MEETING: With the dramatic increase in anchor-outs, the FHA is considering taking a stand on the profusion of derelict vessels and illegal moorings in Richardson’s Bay. The Board...
After 15 years of hard work and zealous fundraising, the tall ship Matthew Turner will be launched on April 1 (no, this is not a joke). The square-rigger is a modernized version of the Galilee, the fastest and finest West Coast brigantine of the late 1800s, which was built...
As always, the climax of the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting was the door prize drawing, conducted by Julie Durbin of West Pier and Michele Affronte of Liberty. Here are the individuals and businesses who generously donated prizes: Michele Affronte (Bradley Real Estate): $200 gift certificate for dinner at the...
Flo Hoylman was the busiest person at the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting. First she was introduced as Vice President of the FHA Board, then she gave an impassioned presentation about what the Association has done lately to help residents prepare for emergencies and what’s planned for the future. (Check...
At the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting, Treasurer Joan Sheahan presented a financial statement for 2016. The statement showed an operating loss of $20,219.65 for the year. Joan explained that the smaller 2016 tour produced a lower net return than previous tours, and that some unexpected expenses—such as a new...
The Floating Homes Association has begun recording oral histories of long-term residents. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Moreland—who first moved onto East Pier in 1975, along with his wife, Cathy. Together, they have been very active members of the community and especially the FHA. They are planning...
On the recent Oscar telecast, one of the things that went right was a showing of the short film “Movies Around the World,” which was made by two filmmakers whose studio is on East Pier. Here’s how Chronicle columnist Leah Garchik described their contribution to the telecast: “Every year, documentarians...
The AARP is offering no-fee tax filing services this tax season. Membership in AARP is not required, and the service is available to any person, any age who wants to file a Federal and California tax return. All you need to do is show up at any location between the...