Carla Higgins's (barlac123) Blog

There are many deals to be had in the market right now.  Rates are still somewhat decent if you look at the situation from a historical perspective and many buyers are sitting on the sidelines waiting to get back in.  Unfortunately for many, they will likely get locked out of the market when they...

SHADE'S OF GREEN TOURWe are pleased to announce a brand new event that will be taking placein one of Oakland's most charming neighborhoods on Sunday, October7th, 2007 from 10am to 5pm: the inaugural Shades of Green Home &Garden Tour and Green Design Expo for the benefit of Crocker HighlandsElemen...

Are You Over Your Head In Debt?A recent report compiled by financial experts says that one in four - or 30 million - working American adults "is suffering serious financial distress."  The report took data from 11 major business-sponsored surveys and 10 academic research studies.  The report indi...

Phillip and Shanna Go from Skeptical - to Satisfied                   Here's a quick note to let you know how we can help you or anyone you might refer to us.                 Phillip and Shanna needed a larger home with more bedrooms and a bigger backyard.  They had three young children, two dogs...

Helping Others Get Ready to Start School Beyond being ready to take notes and work hard, Project Ready to Learn strives to make sure every student feels accepted and that they belong on the first day of school. Project Ready to Learn is a community drive collecting new school supplies and cash to...

With the Fast Paced life in the Oakland/ Berkeley/East Bay Area sleep is more important than ever... The Question is are you getting a good quality sleep as well as the suggested 8 hours of sleep..If Not Maybe your mattress is to blame?Do You Need a New Mattress?After a long day at work, you come...

Laundry RoomsAlthough not something you see a lot in Oakland or Berkeley due to our abundance of unique older homes... But as a whole people are looking for more useable laundry spaces.Laundry Rooms are a New $tatus SymbolIn the new homes, the washers and dryers are no longer stuck in the dark ba...

Ten Tips For First-Time Buyers Each year more than 40 percent of all homes are purchased by first-time buyers according to the National Association of Realtors, a percentage which should offer some comfort if you're about to buy a first home. Others have done it, others are doing it, and you can ...

How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Mistakes Refinance Shoppers Make "...you want to be deciding to refinance for the right reasons, with both eyes open..." Make Sure of Your New Interest Rate  Make sure that you save enough to justify the process of refinancing.  It is best to decrease your interest rate...

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