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I've been fielding numerous calls from both clients looking to enter the home buying market as well as owners of properties here in the area wondering if or when they will be able to consider selling. The answer really depends on what type of property is being sold and what neighborhood it is loc...

FORENSIC LOAN AUDITS CAN SAVE STRUGGLING HOME OWNERS IN THE GREATER EAST BAY May 21st, 2009 by admin    Homeowners who are behind in mortgage payments and in danger of losing their homes now have a new tool to help them. It is called Forensic Loan Audits. It also can help those with adjustable ra...

How to Protect the Appliances in Your Home The power you get from the wall outlet is known as "120 volts AC power." The power companies try to keep that voltage uniform. Lightning, short-circuits, poles knocked down by cars, or some other accident can make the voltage jump to hundreds, even thous...

Is Your Home Healthy and Safe For Children? Taking preventive measures to protect your children against unintentional injuries at home is essential. Each year more children die from preventable injuries than from all childhood diseases combined. With foresight and action, you can help prevent bur...

Let's Winterize!This list of fall projects is designed to help you to winterize your home. With the cold season approaching, check out these valuable time- and money-saving tips to protect your home from damage caused by harsh winter weather. Your home is a significant investment and it is import...

Prepare for Spring Flowers! Fall Gardening TipsSummer has not yet ended, but it is time to start thinking about how you can improve your gardens this fall. You can do many things now to improve the condition and beauty of your lawn and garden while enjoying the end of a beautiful summer season.Mi...

Fine Art of Choosing the Right ContractorWith autumn approaching, now is the time to tackle home-improvement projects. This is the season for installing decks, in-ground swimming pools and central air-conditioning. Autumn remodeling often has bargain-pricing, but choosing the right contractor for...

Things You Need to Know About Automobile Tire Care and Safety   Tires are designed and built with great care to provide thousands of miles of excellent service. But for maximum benefit, they must be maintained properly. The most important factors in tire care are: Proper Inflation Pressure Prope...

Why It Is So Important That Your Home Is Correctly Priced and Marketed Properly   "...you need to beware of agents who set the list price on homes at unrealistically high levels simply to get listings..." While many agents may promise to sell your home for the money you want, the reality of the ...

Is the Water You Drink Safe?   North America has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don't tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That's because drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on...