Living Green? Small Space? Consider these Highly Efficient Furniture - 07/29/10 07:12 PM
According to Kentfield, Marin county Architect, Sarah Robinson, an Alumni of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture; that Being Green is not just to tear down and build from scratch but it's about "Seeing the untapped potential that already exists."
"Green Living" is not limited to only use 'Green' products such as energy efficient appliances, water saving faucets, shower heads, toilets, bamboo flooring, recycled water, drought resistant plants, solar energy, double/triple paned windows, reuse building material, no VOC paint, and such.
Today, a friend of my shared a video of space saving furniture, which I thought would fit in nicely with green minded, … (11 comments)

Loan Pre-Qualification, Loan Pre-Approval, Loan Commitment, what and why we need them to purchase a home? - 07/22/10 03:23 AM
When my clients make an offer on a house, I always advise them that we need to have a pre-approval letter from his lender along with the offer in order for the offer to be accepted by the seller. 
This was true when lenders were giving away loans like there was no tomorrow, and this is even more critical now a days when the lenders are going thru loan applications with a very fine comb.  Sellers want to have the confidence that a buyer are financially qualified to purchase their home before they accept the offer.
My clients will then ask me what is … (10 comments)

Prepare Your (Marin County) Home for the High Wild Fire Season - An Annual Exercise! - 07/20/10 12:04 PM
Living in Marin and Sonoma Count, San Francisco North Bay, and for that matter, the San Francisco Bay Area as well as the entire state of California, we are constant on "High Fire Alert" during the dry summer seasons. 
With the state budget cut, which deeply affected the state, county park as well as municipal fire department budgets, it is with even more urgency that homeowners heed to the advise and guidelines on how to prepare yours homes for the fire season during the next few months.   
In 2008, San Francisco Chronicle published an article highlighing what builders in the Oakland Hills did while … (4 comments)

Fabulous Creekside Vineyard Home on 0.43 Acres For Active, Fun Loving Marin County Homeowners - 07/20/10 02:40 AM
This fabulous Vineyard property, sited on 0.43 acres corner lot with a creek running through, is perfect for relaxation and entertainment, and made for an active, fun loving homeowners to enjoy the beautiful outdoor environment Marin County has to offer. 
The 3180sf, 5 bedrooms (or 4 bedrooms plus office) and 2 ½ baths home has all major living areas on street level for easy access.  Formal living, dining combo has an impressive fireplace with granite stonework, beautiful wood mantel as focal point. 
Professional grade chef's gourmet kitchen has slab granite counters, Hickory cabinets, six 15,000 BTU burner Thermador Cooktop, Deluxe Kitchen Aid … (2 comments)

The Town that Celebrates Fourth of July Together - Novato, Marin, CA July 4th Parade - 07/03/10 12:11 AM
Novato, California, the north-most town of Marin County, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, celebrates July the 4th with, among other activities, a July 4th parade through old town Novato. 
The parade has steadily gained fan and momentum over the years; with the town growth and community involvement, has become a local attraction when celebrating July 4th.  This year, being the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Novato, anticipation is even higher :-)  
Between 8-11AM, the local Presbyterian Churchoffers their infamous Buckaroo Breakfast (2010 will be their 57th year doing this) with proceeds benefiting a Novato community mission project, such as Homeward Bound, … (7 comments)

 

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