You were single when you purchased your first home. It was small, but comfortable. And because you were leading the life of a young professional, and because you had an active social life, it was your perfect "Man Cave." A couple years went by, and you met HER. She became your Mrs. - You
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01/19/2011
Many baby boomers are approaching retirement years with some trepidation. However, 107-year-old Leonard McCracken is still managing his golden years, with some wise investing in real estate over the years, a personality geared toward thrift, and a few other wise maneuvers. McCracken's son,
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01/18/2011
While watching the Sacramento real estate market during December, I noticed an increased number of homes going to Sold or Pending status, in comparison to the number coming to the market.However, if you are among those sellers, with a house sitting on the market month after month, and you are pul
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01/17/2011
While some cities and states prepare for emergencies caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires and earthquakes, Sacramento generally views flooding as our greatest threat. We are a city which shares our space with two rivers - The Sacramento and The American. Our levee system, while being im
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01/16/2011
The minute I heard the news a couple days ago, I knew it was bound to happen. My phone was going to start ringing. My family and close friends know I am into astrology. And, Minnesota astronomer Parke Kunkle, made a few comments on how precession - the gradual and ongoing change in the orienta
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01/15/2011
Since the frightening days of September 2008, many folks have wondered about events that lead up to Wall Street collapse, which necessitated extraordinary measures and enormous bailouts, to stabilize the economy and keep it from falling entirely off a cliff.There is a fascinating documentary titl
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01/14/2011
I was encouraged while reading CoreLogic's report today. It covered Foreclosure rates in the California Central Valley for October 2010. While a couple Central California areas reported increased rates, the Sacramento Metro Area, which includes the city of Roseville and the unincorporated
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01/13/2011
(Slide Show contains 6 images)This day in Sacramento, the gray clouds and fog of January, parted long enough to provide blue skies. It has been a welcome sight.Finding clear skies, I looked at the calendar and schedule this morning, and found them clear as well. This gave incentive to grab the
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01/12/2011
When I woke earlier this morning, the calendar announced this is the second Monday in January. Therefore it is National Clean-Off-Your-Desk Day. In a world where there is a Hallmark moment for just about everything, I had to smile. It's bone-chilling cold outside, and it's foggy. The wea
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01/10/2011
What Factors Determine Your Credit ScoreA number of folks have gone through difficult financial times in recent years, and they wonder what factors decide their credit scores.Credit scores range between 300 and 850. Usually scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage.
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01/09/2011
