The Monthly Grapevine October 2025

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NEW LUNCH ENTRESS

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Behind in Payments?

Questions About Foreclosure?

Is your house underwater? Are you in preforeclosure? Do you have a NOD or notice of default filed? Is the notice that came form the bank an actual notice of default or just a warning? These are some of the many questions that you may have. If you are feeling overwhelmed ask for help. Open those notices ignoring them will not make them go away. Call the help lines that come with your notices, they can help. Call us it’s what we are here for we can help.

What kind of modification can I expect?

Many more lenders are now offering modifications to homeowners in distress.

Usually the bank will offer to lower your payment by temporarily lowering your interest rate and extending the loan period to 40 years. These are often more of a temporary solution as the banks seldom offers principal reductions and therefore you still have little promise of future equity. Depending on your goals and situation this may be a good option for you. Need

help? Go to www.NACA.com or call 888-302-6222.

What is a “Short Sale”?

A short sale is when the borrower/owner sells a property to a third party during a pre-foreclosure process. It is called a short sale because the owner will sell the property “short” of the balance owed to the lender or the bank.

Can the bank come after my other assets or attach my wages?

California law or SB 458 ensures that once a lender has agreed to accept a short sale payment on a property, all lien holders — those in first position and in junior positions — will consider the outstanding balance as paid in full and the homeowner will not be held responsible for any additional payments on the property.

What about income tax and the IRS?

Act now! If you are a homeowner whose mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven the deadline has been extended until December 31,2025, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiven from your income. There is no guarantee that this will be extended. For more info visit: http://www.irs.gov/

What about scams?

Be cautious of scams. Never pay an upfront fee these are illegal. Do not sign your

deed over to anyone or make a payment to anyone other than your mortgage servicer without seeking your servicer’s approval directly.

If you have tried to modify your loan and have been unsuccessful and you are thinking of walking away from your house, it’s time to get the facts, we may be able to help you. Even if you have stopped making mortgage payments and have gotten a notice of default, it is not too late. We can give you a comparison on your options to a Foreclosure. Get an action plan.

Loan modification, Short Sale or Strategic Default Which one is right for you?

Call today and speak with an experienced Short Sale agent to discuss and compare your options. Take control of your situation and start the New Year fresh. Remember to always seek legal and tax advice before making any decisions and if you have any questions or need more information please call, and let me help you make the best real estate decisions.

Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker. Call/text 925-899-5536 • pmccarran@yahoo.com • CallPatrick.com Independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. In association with Realty One Group Elite DRE#0193160.

RECEIVE

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Events

AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1:30-6:30pm, Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Drive, Brentwood or Byron Community Library Club, 3926 Main St., Byron. Literacy and homework support for K-5th Grade. Info 925-626-7892 or jose@vcrcbrentwoodca.org.

AL-ANON MEETING - BRENTWOOD

Friday, 8pm, Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 2nd Street, Brentwood. Support Group for families and friends of Alcoholics. No need to register, info call Trisha 510 910-1389

AL-ANON MEETING - DISCOVERY BAY

Monday, 12:15pm, Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Support Group for families and friends of Alcoholics. No need to register, info call Charlie (925) 858-5382.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

1st Tuesday, 5pm, Legion Hall, Basement, 757 First St., Brentwood. Info Dolly 925-890-7357.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETING

2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm, Veterans Hall, 757 First St., Brentwood. Info AML202.org or 925-516-2141.

ANIMAL RESCUE RECON DOG ADOPTIONS

Saturdays, 10am-1pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info 925-392-7654 or animalrescuerecon.com.

BETHEL ISLAND LIONS CLUB

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7pm, Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Ln., Bethel Island. Info Dave 925-595-1451.

BRENTWOOD ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

2nd Thursday, 7-8:30pm, Brentwood. Please call 800.272.3900 to register for the meeting.

BRENTWOOD LIONS CLUB

1st Wednesday, 6:30pm, BW Community Center., 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Call for more info 925-587-3783. www.lcobw.com

BYRON DELTA LIONS CLUB

1st Friday, 10am, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Rd., Byron. Info Kathy 925-980-6696.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Tuesdays, 1-3pm, 3505 Lone Tree Way., Suite 3, Antioch.

DASH ADOPTIONS

Fridays, 5-8pm at Petsmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 1st & 3rd Sunday, 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Info 925-219-0151 or deltaanimalssafehaven.org.

DELTA SHADOW BOXERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

1st Wednesday, 2-5pm. Merrill Gardens., 2600 Balfour Rd., Brentwood. Info Sue 925-550-2756

DISCOVERY BAY CORVETTE CLUB

1st Thursday, 7:30pm. Discovery Bay Yacht Club, Bilge Room Info Tim Denham 408-210-3814.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB

1st Tuesday, 6:30pm, Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Info Rita Caruso 925-640-5746, www.discoverybaylions.com.

DISCOVERY BAY PICKLEBALL CLUB FREE TRAINING

1st Saturday, 11:00am, (weather permitting) Discovery Bay Community Center 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd, Discovery Bay.

DELTA GROUP SIERRA CLUB

2nd Friday, 5pm, Oakley Tavern, 3685 Main St., Oakley. Covers Antioch, Pittsburgh, Bay Point, Oakley, Brentwood, Bethel Island, Discovery Bay, and unincorporated areas of ECCC. Info Joeandlu@comcast.net.

DELTA WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB

2nd Thursday, 11:30am. Info Gloria 925-513-8731.

DIG - DELTA INFORMAL GARDNERS

4th Monday, 7:30pm, Brentwood Methodist Church, 809 Second St., Brentwood. Info Bob 925-642-0080 or deltainformalgardners.org.

DELTA QUILTERS GUILD

For information REGARDING meetings & events, go to deltaquilters.org

DOFBWOW (Daughter’s of Faith Becoming Women of Wisdom)

2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:45pm, via Zoom. Contact True Free Love Ministry via email truefreeloveministries@gmail.com.

GFWC - BRENTWOOD WOMENS CLUB

3rd Wednesday, 11:30am,Contact Sedar for more Info 925-550-4486.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, 5pm, Immaculate Heart of Mary Library, 500 Fairview Avenue, Brentwood. Info Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706 or Linda Quilici 925-308-7799.

HELPING ONE WOMAN

3rd Tuesday’s, 6-8pm, Brentwood Community Center 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Email: howdiscoverybay@gmail.com

HALO ADOPTIONS

Saturdays & Sundays, 12-3pm (cats), Petsmart , 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Saturdays and 4th Sunday (dogs), 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Saturdays and Sundays (cats), 2nd Sunday (dogs) 12-3pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

HOSPICE OF THE EAST BAY

Informational Session and Training. Info 925-887-5678 or volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

HOW OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING

Thursdays, 10-11am, Brentwood Professional Plaza, Fellowship Hall, 8385 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, Brentwood. AA Big Book Discussion. Info Peggy 925-200-2281

MINISTRY OF CARING ( Summer Schedule 6/4-8/27) Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am, will be changing meeting location during summer, Veterans Park, Balfour Rd., Brentwood. Widow/widower Grief Support Group.

Info Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706 or Connie Conover 925-392-8037

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