san ramon homes: Summerize your home - 07/03/09 05:59 PM
It may seem hard to believe, but we've already waved goodbye to the beginning of summer. Before the hottest days of late summer descend upon us, consider tackling these summer projects:
Air conditioning-It's important to have your air conditioner in perfect working order. Taking care of any issues in the … (3 comments)
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san ramon homes: Federal Budget Proposals Preserve Mortgage Interest Deduction - 04/04/09 09:26 PM
On Monday, March 30, NAR announced that budget resolutions passed by both the House and Senate do not include any changes to to the Mortgage Interest Deduction. Earlier this year, President Obama had suggested modifying the Mortgage Interest Deduction as a way to generate additional tax revenue to pay for health care … (1 comments)
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san ramon homes: Stoneridge Drive Completion Approved - 02/27/09 11:53 PM
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Pleasanton City Council, on a 3-2 vote, approved the completion of Stoneridge Drive as part of the development of Staples Ranch. Currently Stoneridge Drive, a four-lane arterial street with a landscaped median strip dead-ends at Trevor Parkway near the eastern Pleasanton city limits.
The extension of … (0 comments)
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san ramon homes: Can you really get a free credit report? - 01/02/09 05:24 PM
Did you know that all residents of the US have the right to obtain one free credit report from each of the three credit bureaus per year? Now that we're heading into a new year, it's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of this benefit--especially now that your credit score is … (6 comments)
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san ramon homes: Fannie and Freddie to Suspend Foreclosure Sales - 11/21/08 11:54 PM
On Thursday, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued press releases stating they would suspend the eviction of occupants and the sale of properties financed with mortgages in foreclosure until January 2009.
According to Fannie Mae, the halt in foreclosure sales is to allow its mortgage modification program, scheduled to launch … (1 comments)
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san ramon homes: Medical Identity Theft - 10/04/08 10:51 PM
With identity theft on the rise these days, most of us are already taking steps to protect ourselves. But did you know that there's now a growing form of identity theft known as "medical identity theft" that can not only devastate victims' finances, but also compromise their health, too. According … (2 comments)
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san ramon homes: More tips for a greener living - 07/23/08 09:23 PM
I really keep trying to do this "green thing" and as I am finding out there are so many little things we can do to be just a bit greener. Here are some thing I found this week.
BRING YOUR OWN MUG ~ Each year, Americans discard more than 14 billion … (5 comments)
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san ramon homes: Lawn Watering and Water Conservation Tips - 06/24/08 12:35 AM
Summer is here and we all want a green lawn but at what expense. Here are some little tips I found while figuring out what I was going to do this summer expecially since the HOA nazi's are out and about checking on the front yards.
1. Don't drown ~ … (5 comments)
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san ramon homes: How to get more properties sold! - 05/19/08 09:31 PM
I was talking with my lender today and he walked me through how I could get a couple of my listings sole without lowering the price and offering some creative and legal financing. I wanted to share this with you so it may help some of your sellers get homes sold … (15 comments)
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san ramon homes: Waste, waste, waste.....what are you doing? - 05/06/08 10:46 PM
We live in a society that produces so much excess waste. Some of it is garbage and other is recycle. Our association, my office, family and friends are attempting to go green. In my research here is what I found and I thought it was work passing along.
Garbage........ Americans produce more … (6 comments)
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san ramon homes: The new subprime loan........... - 05/06/08 10:54 AM
FROM MY DESK TOP TO YOUR DESK TOP........Everything you wanted to know about FHA Loans and how they can help your buyer.
I think it is vital to the financial well being and future success of all my REALTOR® clients that they become as knowledgeable and conversant about the FHA program as … (6 comments)
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san ramon homes: I want to buy but I need to sell my home....what do I do? - 05/06/08 12:58 AM
Always sell before you buy. It may sound like common sense, but if you're like many sellers, you probably started attending open houses before you even thought about what it would take to sell your current home. Why Sell First? Most experts agree that you should close the sale of your … (4 comments)
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san ramon homes: I am ready to buy.....what's next - 05/06/08 12:48 AM
When you buy a house, you also invest in the neighborhood that surrounds it. The identity of a neighborhood may be as important to property values as the individual properties themselves. In a planned community, strictly controlled architecture governs a carefully crafted identity block after block. In a rural town, tree-lined … (2 comments)
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san ramon homes: So your thinking of buying a home - 05/06/08 12:38 AM
What you should ask the seller or the listing agent when you're interested in a home?If you know why a seller wants to sell, it can help you negotiate a better offer. The more motivated the seller, the more you can negotiate. It may take some finesse, but see if you … (1 comments)
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san ramon homes: BUYING VERSUS LEASING: WHICH OPTION BEST FITS YOU? - 05/04/08 12:45 AM
As my car lease comes to an end in the next few weeks I find myself doing my homework on lease vs buy and what will work best for me in the next several years of my career. Here is what I found and would like to shat it with you.
Despite … (4 comments)
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san ramon homes: Pleasanton Town Hall Meeting Update - 05/02/08 08:25 PM
Pleasanton Real Estate Town Hall: On Wednesday (4/30) the City of Pleasanton, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Weekly and Bay East held a town hall-style meeting at the Veteran's Hall to discuss the real estate market in Pleasanton. More than 125 Pleasanton residents and others attended.
Carole Rodoni, CAMB's George Duarte … (0 comments)
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san ramon homes: San Ramon Farmers Market Kick Off - 05/02/08 01:49 PM
Welcome to another season of the San Ramon Farmers Market!
On Saturday, May 3, 2008 kicks off the opening to another exciting season of celebrating local growers, local food and local history. Share the abundance and the experience of the market with your neighbors, friends and family. Located on a historical 16-acre … (0 comments)
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san ramon homes: Home Buyer Fair draws nearly 5,000 Attendees - 05/01/08 12:22 AM
Southern California Home Buyer's Fair Draws Nearly 5,000 Attendees
Nearly 5,000 consumers attended the Southern California Home Buyer's Fair held April 12 and 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Co-sponsored by C.A.R. and the Los Angeles Times, the free Southern California Home Buyer's Fair featured more than … (5 comments)
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san ramon homes: Green, Green....are you Green? - 05/01/08 12:14 AM
ECO-FRIENDLY PAINT STRIPPERS
Your green-minded client bought a fixer-upper and has asked for several referrals, but wants to refinish the floors and 1950s cabinetry. Here's another closing gift you can offer: aMAIZEingTM Biobased Solvent & Stripper.
Forget the noxious odors and health risks associated with paint strippers, this 100-percent bio-based solvent and stripper, … (11 comments)
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san ramon homes: Bay Area April Housing Stat's are Out - 05/01/08 12:02 AM
Well here we go the April Bay Area housing statistics are out the the seven Bay Area Counties......Alameda, Contra Costa, Sanra Clara, San Mateo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.
Our length of time on the market is a bit less for April in most area's
* Mortgage rates were collected from … (2 comments)
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