President Bush signed the housing bill this morning, ending any minor speculation that he in fact would!It is hoped the action will provide mortgage relief for 400,000 homeowners struggling to retain ownership of their homes. It is also hoped that it will assist in stabilizing financial markets.
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07/30/2008
Is your home or property one which has sat on the market month after month? Are you pulling your hair out trying to explore the elusive reason your home continues to remain unsold?Well, the answer may not be as puzzling as you think. Professionals at Great West GMAC Real Estate know the natural
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07/28/2008
The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross will take nominations now through August 18th for Hometown Heroes.There are 11 categories for nominee submission. Individuals or a a group who have shown courage, kindness and unselfish character by their act of heroism in the greater Sacra
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07/28/2008
I'm not a runner - I'm a swimmer. But for those of you who are, here's information for Run to Feed the Hungry - KCRA and KQCA My58 TV present Sacramento Food Bank & Family Servies 15th annual Run to Feed the Hungry. Race Information: WHAT: 10K Run & 5 K run/WalkWHEN: Thanksgiving Morning -- Thur
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07/28/2008
As we all know, California has had more than its share of tragic wildfires this year. Thus far, I've had a grandson, who along with 400 other Boy Scouts were evacuated from their camp near Butte Canyon a couple weeks back. I've had 2 friends, who needed to leave their homes and get out of harm'
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07/28/2008
The Sacramento Bee has an interesting resource on their website at: http://ssl.sacbee.com/onboard/community.htmlYou can input a zipcode, and receive the demographics for the number of Home sales, population, households, crime and even the weather.I input several of the Sacramento area zipcodes, a
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07/27/2008
It appears Congress has passed a housing rescue bill today hopefully saving 400,000 struggling homeowners from foreclosure. Although President Bush had originally threatened to veto such a bill, he is expected to sign this measure quickly.The legislation was passed by the Senate vote of 72-13.Ho
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07/26/2008
Here are the latest statistics for 4 counties (Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yuba) through June. As you can see by the graphic, the number of sales is up 51.2% over what they were a year ago in June. However, the prices are down 31.7% It continues to be a wonderful buying opportunity for thos
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07/24/2008
California Foundry History Museum5301 Price AvenueMcClellan Park916.929.8001 or 916.933.3062Hours: Mon - Fri 11:00 am - 3:00 pmFree Admission Golden State Museum1020 O Street, Sacramento916.653.7524Hours: Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sun Noon - 5 pmNominal Admission Fee California Military Museu
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07/23/2008
In early May I made a trip to Amish Country in Lancaster County, PA. And took a long buggy ride through the countryside. It was the fulfilment of a longtime dream. There was so much I learned about living the "simple life" that was interesting to ponder. For starters, consider this. We pay m
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07/22/2008