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February 2012

Now is the Time to MOVE UP!
Every now and then the market is perfect to sell your house and move up to a larger one in your neighborhood or into the...

Earthquake Prepardeness
PREPARE YOUR FAMILY: Know the safe spots in each room: Against inside walls, under tables, desks and supported doorways. Know the danger spots: Windows, mirrors, hanging objects, bookshelves, and fireplaces.

Essential Tips Every Seller Must Know
Most prospective buyers make their decisions based on the emotional reactions they form upon first seeing your home. In fact, seasoned real estate professionals will tell you that even the smallest detail can be...

January 2012

Five Most Common Options When Selling A Home
1 - Normal Sale - Equity is Positive (Note: Liens & Penalties divided by .92 = Rough Estimated Break-Even Selling Price) Sales Price minus [Loans, Liens, Prepayment Penalties and Selling Expenses) = Net Positive Cash to Seller

Carbon Monoxide Law
Effective July 1, 2011 new legislation requires homeowners to install carbon monoxide detectors in every California home. Owners of multi-family leased or rental dwellings, such as apartment buildings, have until January 1, 2013 to comply with the law.

Now Is The Time To Buy!
Home Prices are Lowest in Years - National Association of Realtors reports that: “weak sales and rise in foreclosures pushed home prices down to their lowest level in nearly 9 years. Nearly 40 percent of the sales last month were either foreclosures or short sales, when the seller accepts less than they owe on the mortgage”