ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2010
If you ask me, washing machines belong in the garage. I didn't feel this way 7 years ago. But that was before I became a real estate broker. The damage I have seen caused by a failing washing machine hose has been mind blowing. If you don't think a washing machine hose can flood your house, think...
12/17/2010
11
Comments
I was in Petaluma today to take some photos for a new listing. It was COLD this morning, and even though it was almost noon, the fog was just beginning to lift. I wasn't sure if I was going to get very good photos, but the fog was swirling upward as fast as I was driving toward it. When I arrived...
12/16/2010
Most homes in California will be required to have a functional carbon monoxide device in place as of July 1, 2011. I say "hooray" to that. Sensors are cheap, there is no reason not to place one in your house if you have any type of fossil fuel appliance, fireplace or attached garage. Carbon Monox...
12/15/2010
27
Comments
My sellers were moving the last of their furniture out of their old house on Saturday. They called me, asking what to do with an informal dining room table and chairs that won't fit in their new home. I asked how long they would be at the house and their answer was about 3 hours. I'll take care o...
12/13/2010
16
Comments
Can you tell me how big my condo is? Yesterday, my cell phone rang and on the other end was the sweet voice of an enthusiastic young woman. Hi Cynthia ... I just rented a condo at Windsong and we are in the process of getting estimates to put in new carpet. Can you tell me how big my condo is? Hu...
12/11/2010
Real Estate keeps me pretty busy, but it's not my only job. Besides taking care of the everyday necessities of life (shopping, cooking, cleaning, bill paying), I have volunteered to look after my Mother-In-Law's day to day affairs. The past few months have been spent getting her paperwork in orde...
12/10/2010
7
Comments
Holiday Lights in Rohnert Park CA I remember when growing up, my Mother would love to take us kids out in the car in search for the house with the best holiday lights. Of course, naming a first place winner is subjective to personal taste, but I've found my favorite house in Rohnert Park CA. My f...
12/10/2010
A Question for the Banksters - Do the Investors know what you're up to? I didn't think so ... I'll tell them for you. Dear investor ... that 900 pound gorilla that you call a respectable bank is turning away a number of qualified buyers who would like to buy the "bank owned" properties they are s...
12/09/2010
24
Comments
I've been going bonkers trying to decide how I should be using video for my business. I finally took the plunge and bought the newest Flip HD video camera that can record up to 2 hours. Costco (in my area) has a sale on them right now for $159.00. That is the lowest price I have seen yet ... and ...
12/08/2010
17
Comments
In April of this year, we traveled inland to pick up our Grandaughter, Izabel, during her Spring Break. Izabel will be 8 in January and she loves hanging out with us. Since her parents have limited resources for special outings, we have had the privilege of being the first to take Izabel to Disne...
12/07/2010
Rainmaker
694,662
694,662
Cynthia Larsen
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA
Service Areas
Recent Posts
ActiveRain Community
over 3 years ago
Home Buying
almost 6 years ago
Real Estate Best Practices
over 6 years ago