advice: Grab & Go Bag
- 07/08/07 05:05 PM
As we were leaving the house to go out for dinner on Sat. evening, the Northern sky was filled with smoke. Oh, no! A desert fire! Lightening strikes the dry, brittle landscape and it explodes into flames devouring vegetation and whatever lies in it's path. As we watched the smoke billow and change color we guessed that this one was in Spanish Springs, NV which was later confirmed. Spanish Springs is on the north side of Sparks. Fortunately, this one was extinguished before homes were engulfed. How do you prepare for wild fire in the desert? It's really important that everyone maintains a safe … (0 comments)
advice: Escrow, Inspections & Appraisal
- 07/08/07 10:21 AM
Repeat buyers and first timers often need to be refreshed about 3 of the process's involved in a real estate transaction which are escrow, inspections, and appraisal. State law will vary but in the West, you can anticipate the following: What is escrow? Escrow is the process that starts when your purchase offer is accepted by the sller and it ends when you become the new registered owner of the property. Some escrow companies are independent firms and some are within the framework of a title company. Fees & service vary between companies and some offer discounts under different menus. Ask and … (0 comments)
As we were leaving the house to go out for dinner on Sat. evening, the Northern sky was filled with smoke. Oh, no! A desert fire! Lightening strikes the dry, brittle landscape and it explodes into flames devouring vegetation and whatever lies in it's path. As we watched the smoke billow and change color we guessed that this one was in Spanish Springs, NV which was later confirmed. Spanish Springs is on the north side of Sparks. Fortunately, this one was extinguished before homes were engulfed. 
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