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I inherited a small duplex from my dad a several years ago located in the far off land of Easton, Pennsylvania. Due to many factors I decided that now is the time to sell. I found myself suddenly on the other side of the fence of needing to find a Realtor I could trust and I also needed an estima...
12/02/2013
Are you familiar with the website Nextdoor.com? This site is a chat room for a clearly defined geographic area. We have one for the Los Altos area and if you can prove you live within its boundaries, or you are invited in by an existing member, you can join. Like all good membership sites you can...
11/22/2013
The documentary "The State of Arizona" is being shown this evening at the Karen Carpenter Center at 7:00 pm. Free admission! See the immigration issue presented from all sides. Tuesday November 19 The Century Club and the Press-Telegram are holding overlapping events. The Press-Telegram is holdi...
11/19/2013
I give you numbers, facts and opinions on the housing market in Long Beach as we head into the end of 2013. Basically it is a seller's market with a strong rise in prices and a continuing low two months supply of inventory. Please note my effort to avoid the work dramatic here, as I used far too...
11/11/2013
Gelson's Grand Opening is tomorrow at 9 in the morning and we hoping it is all we have envisioned. The Senior Center at El Dorado Park West offers a world of good to some many in the community so if you are looking to support, buy handcrafted gifts and get some good eats, think about attending T...
11/08/2013
Don't Worry, Be Happy This book has been on my nightstand for months going unread as I was having a difficult time embracing its stance; I seem to be a true believer in the 84-hour workweek. As chance would have it, as chance always does, I had an encounter with a 20-nothing year old who is an...
11/03/2013
Our first Shred Event ever at Wilson High School was a success and already Dr. Kimberly Johnson and her charges in The Female Leadership Academy are looking forward to repeating the event next year. We had a steady stream of customers dropping off TVs, computers, printers and all sorts of items ...
11/02/2013
Start the weekend off right with a Day of the Dead celebration at the Bixby Knolls very happening First Fridays. Don't miss our Fall Free Shred and Electronic Waste Event at Wilson High School on Saturday from 9 to 1. Is it too early to start talking about our Spring Los Altos Neighborhood Yard ...
10/29/2013
FAQ on Shred & E-waste Events 1. When is the next Shred/e-waste Event? Saturday, November 2 from 9 to 1 2. Where is the Event? Wilson High School in Long Beach. It will be held in the parking lot at the intersection of Park Avenue and 10th Street. (Our Spring event is being held at Stanford Midd...
10/28/2013
Click Here for YouTube link Glenn Daly of RPM Mortgage answers the question on FICO Scores and Credit Applications. He also has good news for those of you who are self-employed and trying to get secure a loan. It is Better Living in Long Beach! Michele K 562-243-2171 BRE 01884449 - Coldwell B...
10/22/2013