What is HERO? HERO stands for Home Energy Renovation Opportunity. In 2009 the State of California approved legislation authorizing cities and counties to establish voluntary programs to pay for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy products which are permanently attached to property. The HERO Program just now hit Thousand Oaks and is a voluntary program and partnership between the participating city and homeowners to offer a unique, affordable financing option … (6 comments)
home selling: Home Selling in Thousand Oaks, CA: Price, Preparation and Promotion
- 02/20/11 04:53 AM
Thousand Oaks, CA: Homes for sale in Thousand Oaks, California sometimes stay on the market for upwards of 150 days and more. Why aren't these Thousand Oaks homes selling as quickly as others? It's time to think about the Three P's of home selling: PRESENTATION, PRICE & PROMOTION. #1. PRESENTATION:*** Start at the curb and work your way in! First thing's first: Hire your landscapers to do a clean sweep of the entire yard. Removed weeds, shape bushes, trim trees, put down fresh mulch, and clean up the paths. Plant some color or put out colorful pots. Clean the fountain if … (3 comments)
home selling: Home Selling and Fresh Baked Apple Pie
- 10/06/10 07:08 AM
MMM...Apple Pie! There is nothing like the smell of fresh baked apple pie. Numerous studies have shown that our sense of smell can influence our decisions, even big purchasing decisions. With that said, the next time you are showing your home to prospective buyers consider baking an apple pie beforehand. The delicious smell just might make the deal. Here is a family recipe for apple pie courtesy of Jack Creek Farms in Templeton, Ca.
Sunday Supper Apple Pie 6 to 8 medium tart pie apples (peeled, cored & sliced) ¾ cup to 1 cup sugar ¼ cup flour 2 tbsp butter ½ … (1 comments)
Real Estate News and Living from Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and the rest of the Conejo Valley, California. Including the cities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Newbury Park.
Welcome to "The City in the Country!"' (that is soo corny - but it's great that we are just 20 miles from LA, yet still a small town, ... home of Lake Sherwood.. home of Westlake Lake.. GREAT LIFESTYLE! ,,, shhh.. don't tell anyone...""
Just WOW!! Now you can fund your energy efficient home updates utilizing your property taxes, NOT your individual credit, HELOC or taking out a new mortgage! This is amazing and very much needed!
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