East Count real estate and mortgage professionals help people realize their dream of home ownership. They care about their clients and their community. Meet some of these extraordinary men and women.

Linda Edwards
Senior Mortgage Consultant
DIABLO FUNDING GROUP
1191 Central Blvd., Ste. A
Brentwood, CA 94513
Office 925-634-4600 ext 242
Direct 925-783-9872

Linda is Senior Mortgage Consultant for Diablo Funding Group. She has been in the mortgage and real estate business for seven years, but has lived in Oakley for two decades. Besides her nifty car, Linda 's notable for being creative and persistent. She believes that there 's always a program out there to fit anybody. The other thing that sets her apart is working with her clients during the entire mortgage process. She hand-carries her files from start to finish. "My clients are people, not files," she says. "I build relationships."

Joseph Khan
Mortgage Specialist
OMNI FUNDING SERVICES
651 First Street, Brentwood, CA 94513
Office 925-513-3727, Direct 925-759-5184

Joe works diligently and intelligently to supply the best service possible for the people depending upon him to show them how to get into their new house or how to refinance their existing property in order to reduce debt or free up money for other purchases. He has been licensed as a Registered Representative Investment Advisor and has five years experience as a Finance Director. He has negotiated and closed thousands of loans. He has a unique ability to negotiate with lenders on behalf of clients.

Kim Revel
Loan Officer
SUNSET MORTGAGE
8338 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Office 925-513-9293, Direct 925-354-6117

Ask Kim 's clients what sets her apart from other loan officers, and they will tell you it is her sincere desire to do what is best for them and her ongoing communication throughout the loan process. "My commitment is to work honestly and to provide regular status updates." As a result, Kim 's clients are extremely pleased, and realtors know they can count on her to keep them informed every step of the way. Kim 's integrity, genuine concern for others, and attention to detail have laid the foundation for her success.

Patrick McCarran
Realtor
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY
613 First Street
Brentwood, CA 94513
Direct 925-899-5536

Patrick has been a full-time real estate agent in the East County for the past three years, though real estate has always been his passion. He attempted to buy his first house when he was 19 years old. He covers the entire East County and his services range from ranch property, Summerset, residential, and commercial. Patrick likes being able to help young people make their dreams come true and educating people on the attainability of home-ownership. Patrick is a Brentwood resident with a wife, five children, a dog, and two cats.

Yvonne Copeland
Realtor
REALTY WORLD/DELTA
COUNTRY
13530 Byron Highway
Byron, CA 94514
Office 925-634-6761
Direct 925-766-1199

Yvonne, a 20-year resident of Brentwood, handles light industrial, commercial, and residential properties, including (but not limited to) waterfront, custom, and subdivision homes. Yvonne and her husband live on a ranch, so she is especially interested in ranch and ranchette properties. Yvonne 's mission statement, "Integrity equals joy," describes the spirit with which she carries out her business. She works hard so that her incredibly happy clients send other clients to her. "The right agent makes all the difference in the world," is both Realty World 's motto and Yvonne 's.

Cheryl Montero
Loan Consultant
WASHINGTON MUTUAL
HOME LOANS
5829 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
Office 925-755-2164
Direct 925-864-1872

Cheryl has been a loan officer working on the financial side of the real estate industry for 30 years. She specializes in finding a match between borrowers ' needs and her products. She focuses her energy on nurturing buyers — shepherding them and "holding the hands" of the novice buyers through the entire process, from talking through the initial idea of home ownership to going with them to pick up the keys. She 's good at what she does! She 's working with Washington Mutual because, she says, they are a company with good financial products.

Abe Frenes
Loan Officer
SUNSET MORTGAGE
8338 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Office 925-513-9293, Direct 925-628-0960

A great rate at a great value is where the work just begins! Whether a purchase or refinance, it is the service beyond the "rate sheet" that widens the gap from other competitors! He doesn 't regard meeting folks on their schedule, signing documents after hours for an on-time close as extra work for any client. "The deal is not over until the county records the transaction." You can trust he will be working till the deal is done. Realtors or Residents can call or email him anytime.

Dan Barnes
Broker Associate
REALTY WORLD/DELTA COUNTRY
13530 Byron Highway, Byron, CA 94514
Office 925-634-6766, Direct 925-759-4648

Dan is a lifetime resident of East County and says he is a Real Estate Broker and not just an "agent." He has extensive knowledge of the East County and all aspects of the real estate process. With hundreds of successful real estate transactions to his credit, Dan 's résumé includes positions as branch manager for a nationwide lender, co-owner/operator of a private mortgage company, and manager of a real estate office. Put Dan 's extensive knowledge, experience, and integrity to work for YOU on your next real estate transaction.

Paula Hetrick
Realtor Associate
MORNING STAR PROPERTIES, INC.
3373 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
Office 925-679-2125, Direct 925-354-2185

Paula began doing real estate because she has lived in the area her whole life and is familiar with the entire East County. She also developed familiarity with the local neighborhoods because her dad had a contracting business for years building custom homes in the area. Paula has actually sold some of the homes that her dad built. She is a home-owner herself, building her dream home in Knightsen. She loves her clients and derives great satisfaction from doing things for people, bending over backwards to make her customers satisfied.

Darryl Lucas
Loan Consultant
WASHINGTON MUTUAL HOME LOANS
5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531
Office 925-755-2176, Direct 925-398-1155

Darryl is a Loan Consultant who aims to become the resident expert in providing Annual Rate Mortgages (ARMs), which provide adjustable interest rates and payments on a month-to-month basis. These loans can get people into properties at very low rates, giving homeowners the monthly option of making interest only payments, interest+principle, or regular payments on a 15-year or 30-year loan. Customers thus gain total control over their own money. Darryl 's serving attitude on the job fits seamlessly with his life-style of working in community development projects of many kinds.

Jaime & Cheryl Gonzalez
Realtor Associates
MORNING STAR PROPERTIES, INC.
3373 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
Office 925-778-6148
Direct 925-679-2122
Cell 925-584-0530

Jaime and Cheryl are a professional real estate team. They are members of four professional realtor organizations and members of the Better Business Bureau 's Honor Roll for outstanding customer service. The couple focuses their energies upon conducting their business to high standards of excellence. By meticulous attention to detail they create seamless and trouble free transactions. Jaime and Cheryl maintain open and honest lines of communication with clients, keeping them informed of the details. They have developed a down-to-earth style to make buying and selling an easy and even fun experience for their clients.

Michael & Kellie Temby
Realtors
ALAIN PINEL REALTORS
Office 925-240-0168

Michael and Kellie Temby are a team with Alain Pinel Realtors. Kellie got into the business first, with a bang, four years ago — winning the company 's coveted Rookie of the Year award and this year winning Most Improved Sales Figures award. Michael joined Kellie in the business recently. He offers over 25 years of proven quality customer service and satisfaction. Michael and Kellie share a passion when it comes to people, making each transaction unique and personal. You will definitely be impressed by the results from TEAM TEMBY!

Dena Doherty, Andy Oswald & Shellie Turner
Account Executives
BANK OF AMERICA MORTGAGE
121 Sand Creek Road, Suite C/D
Brentwood, CA 94513
Dena Doherty 925-513-6250
Andy Oswald 925-513-6249
Shellie Turner 925-513-6246

These three Account Executives are working together at the new Bank of America Mortgage Office in Brentwood. This team of experienced mortgage professionals offers a variety of niche products and services, including Teacher Flex, which is a zero down for teachers and school administrators, as well as a large spectrum of affordable housing programs and first-time homebuyer products. The team is dedicated to help buyers reach their goal of home ownership. With simplified processes and up to 80% less required documentation, they can provide quality service for all your mortgage needs.

Judith Maille
Realtor
COLDWELL BANKER COON & MCREARY, REALTORS
5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite J
Antioch, CA 94531
Office 925-331-4100
Direct 925-331-4163
Cell 925-305-8057

Judith is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Coon & McCreary at the new office in Slatten Ranch. She has been a lifelong resident of the Bay Area having made Brentwood her home for the past five years. Judith is committed to her profession where she brings many years of education and business experience. As a Brentwood resident, she is involved in the local MOMS Club, Toastmasters, her church, and the Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys helping people achieve the lifestyle of their dreams.