Jean's Jingles

 Again, the California Association of Realtors is always sending us great information. The link below is no exception. Over the last few months, the Federal Reserve has reduced its key interest rate, the overnight LIBOR, to as low as 1 percent.  However, mortgage rates have not declined as drama...

    Are you practicing Green? Have you thought about how Christmas decorations will raise your electricity bill this year?  All people who celebrate Christmas love the sparkling lights on their homes and Christmas trees.  Did you know that by purchasing strings and strands that contain light emit...

The California Association of Realtors are always keeping on top of things. They give great service to its members. I have been a state director since 1993 and I love it because going to meetings allows me keep up on contracts, tools of the trade, legal information and they consistently send us ...

I am always trying to possibly stay ahead of the game. I read Inman, NAR articles, Realtor magazines, watch the cable news stations and much more. It is difficult to keep up with the every changing parameters of the lending institutions. I have a little cottage in escrow and I use the electronic...

Did you know that the "First Thanksgiving" as we call it, was not the First Thanksgiving to those who were there? In 1621 at Plymouth, was not the first Thanksgiivng and people long before that celebrated different days of thanksgiving. Native Americans celebrated " Strawberry Thanksgiving" and ...

For those of us in California we sometimes wonder when the next earthquake is coming to our town.  I do not dwell on the idea but I did find a website that monitors earthquakes all over the world. I thought this might be of interest to you.  Click on Earthquake Monitor if you are curious where t...

  A lender friend of mine sent me this website. It is called Black Friday. It isn't what you think. This site gives you the latest deals from many online stores.  You can find some great discounts on just about anything you want to buy.  I thought this would help you being the holidays are coming...

 I am always looking for great ways to enhance my blogs and website. Of course if you have too many on your website it could make your site run slower or have errors.  I have had fun with this particular animation website. It is free and you can use any of their characters. It is the Arg Animati...

October 2008 The continued decline in home sales prices throughout most of southern and eastern Alameda County has increased housing affordability and inspired buyers to act. Sales activity remained strong in the Central County and Tri-Cities regions in October 2008 fueled by modest month-to-mont...

Have any of you wondered how to find as many ways as possible to give back to your community. Well, here are 22 ways in which you can help others! I hope this helps all of you who like to help others. 22 Simple Ways to Give Back to Your Community Not every volunteer effort has to change the world...