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Energy-Related Tax Credits

Where can I find out about energy-related grants or tax credits for my home or business? The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is a source of information on financial assistance for the purchase of renewable energy equipment and energy-efficient appliances. Click HERE or Found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/index.html Energy Star’s website…Read More »

What Does Energy Star mean?

What does Energy Star mean? ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program brought about by the partnership of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy. The program is designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office…Read More »

Tips to Save Money and Reduce Energy Usage at Home

Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill: • Fresh Filter: Most central heating and air conditioning units have a filter at the air intake that needs to be changed or cleaned every 1-3 months. o When the filter gets dirty or dusty, it’s harder for your system to pull air through which means your system…Read More »

Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home

The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms! Below you have a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps…Read More »

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Housing Issues Addressed in State of the Union

Tonight Obama gave the State of the Union address and remarked upon issues within the housing and mortgage markets. The President aims to expand last year’s Home Affordable Refinance Program so that homeowners who are current on their loans can refinance at the current historically low interest rates and therefore save on their monthly mortgage…Read More »

Sellers Needed

A recent study published by the Research Institute for Housing America indicates that in spite of the prolonged recession almost 80 percent of Americans think that now is a good time to buy a house. Conversely, less than 10 percent are in favor of selling their home at this time, presumably because of the expected…Read More »

Home Prices Stable

A new article from the Mercury News emphasizes that Bay Area home prices should be stable in 2012. With such low interest rates and home prices bottomed out, now is the time for buyers to make their move. On that topic, it is essential to have a skilled agent on your side– as a buyer,…Read More »

Online Home Valuations

Check out this article about the perils of online home valuations. It is SO important to have a real, local, human professional advising you on the value of a home, whether it be what your current home can be expected to sell for, or what is a reasonable purchase price for your dream home. We…Read More »

No Downturn in Luxury Market

Check out this interesting article from ‘The Bay Citizen’ regarding the luxury real estate market in the Bay Area. It essentially states what I have found to be true in my business during the economic downturn in our country. There is still a great deal of wealth in the Bay Area from the tech sector,…Read More »