arcata california real estate: Updating your 'Heating System' in Humboldt County, California
- 09/19/11 12:03 PM
Gas 'Wall Heaters' were very popular here in Humboldt County, California for many years. The mild year around climate supported their installation and use. Now however, there are much more efficient heating methods available that will provide big savings on energy costs. Do not just remove the wall heater when you update your heating system; also remove the old gas supply line back into the attic or the crawl space below your home. ! This will usually need to be done by a professional. I have encountered several cases of gas lines that were just caped and left in the wall space on … (3 comments)
arcata california real estate: "Economic Fuel Competition" Information Session
- 09/19/11 12:18 AM
Economic Fuel Information Session "Economic Fuel" is gearing up for the 2012 competition by hosting a series of Information Sessions at College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University. The sessions will cover basic information regarding eligibility criteria, rules and entry guidelines, available resources and more. Visit www.economicfuel.org to get inspired, get informed and get involved. The first session will be held today, September 19,2011 between Noon and 1:00 PM (a great event to take in on your lunch hour) at the downtown Campus of College of the Redwoods. There is no cost to attend this event. This is a … (7 comments)
arcata california real estate: Audubon Society Southern Humboldt Community Park Walk
- 09/18/11 01:15 AM
Audubon Society Southern Humboldt, California Community Park Walk This is always an outstanding event to attend. It is a very educational experience for all ages. On Sunday, September 18, join Robert Sutherland, Jay Sooter, and/or John Gaffin for a monthly walk at Southern Humboldt Community Park. All ages and experience levels are encouraged to revel in the beauty of the park and its avian inhabitants on this easy, 2- to 3-hour walk. No dogs. Steady rain cancels. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot on Kimtu Road in Garberville. Take the Garberville exit of California Highway 101. Enjoy the walk!/ … (10 comments)
arcata california real estate: North Country Fair and Harvest Celebration, Arcata, California!
- 09/17/11 04:34 AM
North Country Fair and Harvest Celebration, today and tomorrow, September 17th and 18th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the Arcata Plaza! The 29th Annual North Country Fair will feature nearly 200 food, craft and non-profit booths, 3 stages with continuous live performances by local acts, the Samba Parade at 1:00 on Saturday and the All-Species Parade at 1:00 on Sunday. Admission is free. Please leave your pets at home. Take any of the Arcata exists off California Highway 101 and follow the signs. Parking will be a challenge, be prepared to do a little walking! It will be a beautiful … (6 comments)
arcata california real estate: Humboldt Career Fair, Friday September 23, 2011
- 09/16/11 03:07 AM
The Humboldt Career Fair will be held Friday September 23, 2011 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Warfinger Building, One Marina Way, Eureka, CA, 95501. This is an important event for those people seeking employement. Job seekers are invited to meet with local employers. This event is sponsored by the Northcoast Employer Advisory Council, The Job Market and Banana Hut. A series of workshops will also be offered to help job seekers prepare. Call the Job Market for more information. 441-JOBS (707-441-5627). … (8 comments)
arcata california real estate: Day 15 of the September 30 Day Localism Challenge! Finally!
- 09/15/11 02:21 AM
Day 15 of the September 30 Day Localism Challenge is finally here! Congratulations to all those participants that have persevered through the first two weeks. Fall is always a busy time with many distractions. The last two weeks have had more than their share. The next fifteen day's will be an even bigger challenge. Plan ahead and take the time to complete the challenge. You will gain a great sense of accomplishment for your efforts! My best wishes for great posts and the successful completion of the challenge to all participants! … (17 comments)
arcata california real estate: Building Permits for "Maintenance and Repair" projects in Humboldt County, California
- 09/14/11 04:17 AM
Building Permits and Reappraisals in Humboldt County, California. Do you have concern about your property being ‘reappraised' by obtaining a building permit for a repair or maintenance project? If the construction is for ‘new' construction (a room addition is a good example) a reassessment is required. However, if the construction is for repair or maintenance, a reassessment is generally not required. It is important to identify repair or maintenance projects during the permit issuance. Be very clear what and why you are doing a project. It will help to avoid additional questions in the future. Copies of ‘All' building permits are … (9 comments)
arcata california real estate: Are you using your 'Stove Hood'?
- 09/13/11 05:07 AM
As the cooler weather of winter approaches in Northern California, it is time to remind you to always use the stove hood when using your gas stove or gas range top. Carbon Monoxide is produced by both units. It is also a good idea to leave a window slightly open in the kitchen area as well. Make sure the stove hood is venting out through the roof and not set on 'recirculate'. If possible check the stove vent in the attic to make sure it has not been disconnected and is venting into the attic area. If in doubt call an … (11 comments)
arcata california real estate: 'Be Prepared' to Sell (Your Home)
- 09/13/11 04:50 AM
If you will be placing your home on the market for sale in the near future; Be Prepared! Your home will have to be prepared to sell. That means cleaning, packing, moving items to a storage area, having a yard sale etc. The home will have to be maintained while it is on the market. It will need to be 100% at all times and you will want to allow showings of your home on short notice. Once an offer is received you will need to continue to maintain the home while the inspections are completed. That means until the day … (7 comments)
arcata california real estate: What Appliances will you "include" when you sell your home?
- 09/13/11 04:39 AM
Before listing your home for sale, one important decision needs to be made concerning what appliances will stay with the home. It goes without saying that 'built in appliances' like dishwashers and trash compactors will remain with the home. A little input on the subject of leaving appliances: 1. Do not leave 'old' appliances that have are near the end of their useful life. They will just become a problem for the buyers. 2. Do not expect 'included appliances' to increase the value of your home. 3. Do not let a request for an appliance to be included become a 'deal killer'. … (8 comments)
arcata california real estate: Can you "Afford" to Sell your home?
- 09/13/11 04:24 AM
Can you "Afford" to Sell your home? In the current market, selling your home may involve expenses that you will need to plan ahead for. The expenses include repairs and maintenance to your home before listing, the payment for inspections requested by the buyer as a contingency of the purchase of your home, repairs that are agreed to after review of inspection reports, attorneys fee's and accountants fee's if their advice is required by you etc. Before placing your home on the market, a budget should be made for those unknown items. The amount of that budget may determine if it … (4 comments)
arcata california real estate: Property Fences and Utility Cabinets
- 09/13/11 04:13 AM
If a new property fence or replacement of an existing property fence is in your plans this fall, use caution if you are going to be placing or replacing a fence near or around utility poles and utility cabinets. Public utilities depend on being able to find and access utility poles and cabinets in an emergency. If you obstruct their access with a property fence you may have a big surprise. In an emergency, utility companies will not wait for access to their right of way they will create it. If a fence is in their way and the gate is locked and it … (4 comments)
arcata california real estate: It's Fall; Time to Clean and Inspect the Rain Gutters!
- 09/13/11 02:42 AM
This is a good time to clean and inspect your rain gutters before the winter rains start here in Humboldt County, California. Plan some time this weekend to clean out all the debris that have accumulated in the rain gutters over the summer and inspect them to make sure there are not any loose 'hangers', separated seams, detached down spouts etc. The rains are only a few weeks off and you will be glad you cleaned your gutters and made any necessary repairs when the rain starts coming down. If your gutters are aging, it may be the time to consider having them … (6 comments)
arcata california real estate: Do you have "Unnecessary" Vents on your Roof?
- 09/13/11 02:30 AM
Vents that are located on the roof of your home may not all be necessary. If your home is older, the chances increase that one or more vents have been abandoned and are no longer in use. This is a good time of the year to survey the roof vents. Look at the roof and make a list of each vent that is on the roof. Then go through the home and eliminate from the list vents that are actually being used. Are there any left over? Vents in the roof may create water leaks if they are not sealed … (5 comments)
arcata california real estate: Is Your Interior Stairway "Appealing"?
- 09/12/11 10:18 PM
Are you considering a 'remodel' of your current home? Is it an older home? Is it a two-story home? The place to first focus your attention is the stairway to the second floor. 'Raise' and 'Run' are two very important measurements for stairways. Steep stairways are just not acceptable; they usually have a short run (a short depth to the stair) in order to have the stairs 'fit' in a small area and in many cases these stairways have too high of a 'raise' (the height of the stairs). Before you spend money remolding other areas of the house, make sure the … (7 comments)
arcata california real estate: Does the 'Listing Agent' make themselves available to answer reasonable questions before a showing?
- 09/12/11 09:50 PM
Does the listing agent make themselves available by phone or email before a showing to answer reasonable questions about the listing? If the answer is no, they do not answer their calls and emails before a showing, and this has happened to me with REO properties, why should I answer their phone calls after we are in contract? It is really not my problem that the bank they represent wants an "update". We have a contract and if "Required updates" are not spelled out in the contract.............. As long as we meet the deadlines spelled out in the contract, we … (6 comments)
arcata california real estate: "Bach and Sons", with Jeannie Jordan, Organist
- 09/12/11 07:36 AM
On Wednesday, September 21, 2011 the 'Christ Church Concert Series' will present "Bach and Sons", a multimedia presentation with Dr. Jeannine Jordan, Organist. The concert will be held at Christ Episcopal Church at 15th and H Streets in Eureka, California 95503 at 7:00PM. Dr. Jeannine Jorden will perform on the new Charles Kegg Organ recently installed at Christ Espicopal Church. The performance will make use of not only visuals, but real time camera projections of Dr. Jordans playing. The innovative performance will delight the music lover. See you there!
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arcata california real estate: Selling? What 'Condition' is your 'Storage Shed' In?
- 09/10/11 04:25 AM
If you will be placing your home on the market here in Humboldt County, California and you have a storage shed on your property; the storage shed also needs to be 'ready to be shown'. 1. Clean it out and move the contents to a storage area. Your efforts will make the shed 'look' larger. The only exception is for lawn care equipment that is necessary while your home is on the market. If you store gasoline powered lawn equipment in your storage shed make sure it is well ventilated! Adding a vent or vents to a storage shed is not a major … (7 comments)
arcata california real estate: Have you Applied for your Property Tax Exemption in Humboldt County, California?
- 09/09/11 03:20 AM
Homeowners in Humboldt County, California are entitled to a ‘homeowners exemption' of $7,000.00 off the property taxes of their principle residence. They must both own and occupy the property. That exemption amounts to an approximate $70.00 a year savings on their property taxes. Home owners must apply for this exemption and must also ‘move' the exemption if they change their primary residence. The Assessors Office will not 'move' your exemption when you sell your home and purchase another one. New property owners automatically receive by mail, at the address the tax bill is sent to, an exemption application. If your 'Tax Bill' is sent to another … (6 comments)
arcata california real estate: Want to "Live in the Redoods"?
- 09/08/11 02:45 AM
Living in the Redwoods presents some unique challenges! Many homes here in Humboldt County, California are surrounded by second growth Redwood Trees. Although second growth Redwoods are not near as large as old growth Redwoods in most cases, they do reach 150 plus feet in height and in many cases are five feet in diameter. These Redwood Trees present a unique problem when purchasing a home in this area. When a client makes an offer on a home with Redwoods on the property the agent representing them needs to take a close look at the trees. Are they healthy? Are there any … (8 comments)
Gas 'Wall Heaters' were very popular here in Humboldt County, California for many years. The mild year around climate supported their installation and use. Now however, there are much more efficient heating methods available that will provide big savings on energy costs.
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