Be GREEN at home and save money with ENERGY STAR - 10/20/09 12:09 PM
Be GREEN at home and save money with ENERGY STAR
Replace at least five of your most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified lights.  ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last up to ten time longer than incandescent bulbs.  The average household spends nearly $2000 per year on energy bills with almost half of that going for heating and cooling.  A programmable thermostat set and used properly can save about $180 per year.  Most people that I know in San Diego pay much more than $2000 per year in energy bills. Look for … (15 comments)

Make the Call to Hankins and Hall - 10/09/09 02:50 PM
Make the Call to Hankins and Hall
Lela and I have earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed" homes in the foreclosure process.
 Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing … (2 comments)