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2011
Home inspections are a vital part of the home buying process. The purchase price is the first indicator about cost, but understanding the condition of the home and its working systems complete the equation – what is the true cost of owning the home? Homes inspections are similar to annual physic...
06/30/2011
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As a member of the Gold Standard, an Active Rain Mastermind Group, our challenge for last month was on the above topic. Karen Fiddler wrote a composite of our groups thoughts. These are some thoughts about how lenders and agents can work together to deal with very difficult and highly emotional ...
06/29/2011
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I've read some great ideas from members for AR Staff and Kodak’s joint contest about QR codes. So, how to come up with something a little different, or a twist on something that’s already in use? Will it have any impact? Will it be used? Well, I’ll only know if I try, so try I will. Here’s m...
06/29/2011
El Padro Neighborhood Park 1731 El Padro Livermore, CA 94550 Here’s another wonderful neighborhood park, built as part of the Sunset West and Granada Woods subdivisions. Staple for all these parks is a tot lot, picnic tables and barbeque pits. And of course, plenty of lush green grass – 5 whole...
06/27/2011
In a recent transaction, the listing agent was pushing, pushing, pushing for our contingency removals, which weren't due for another 24 hours. Hey, when they’re due, you’ll get them from us unless we have communicated an issue, and requested an extension. The buyer has received and reviewed t...
06/27/2011
News reports often quote sales statistics for the country, a state or even a metropolitan area. The most bandied about quantifier has to be the term ‘median’. But what does that really mean? In real estate terms, it’s the mid-point in a set of numbers. So, if 101 homes sold in a given month, it ...
06/23/2011
Sunset Neighborhood Park 1055 Geneva St Livermore, CA 94550 Sunset Park is a 6.7-acre neighborhood park located at the heart of the Sunset East housing development, and named after the subdivision when it was built in 1969. You’ll find the standard park amenities – a tot lot and picnic tables. ...
06/22/2011
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The Grove, Livermore, CA 94550 Sonia St. Livermore, CA 94550 This charming neighborhood sits at the east central part of Livermore, just minutes from easy access to Hwy 580. Built by Northbrook from 2006-2007, a small park is situated right at the heart of the development, with beautiful shade ...
06/22/2011
First we look at comparable properties in the area which have sold to see if the property is appropriately priced, and we ask if there are any other offers – those facts will help you determine a purchase price. We’ll also consider other items, known as terms. Are there any specific items we ...
06/17/2011
Prior to viewing homes, your agent will have made appointments for you to see homes. Some will be unoccupied, but others may have very specific showing instructions. Some sellers require as much as 24 hour advance notice. Others may make it very easy for you to see their property. With that in m...
06/16/2011
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