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Hi Neighbors. I received a great article in a newsletter from a mortgage broker I work with - Chris Headrick.  In it he states: First-time homebuyers (FTHB) are taking advantage of one of the best real estate environments we have ever seen. Home affordability this year has been at an all time hig...
09/23/2009
Hi Neighbors, My daughter recently purchased a home, and included an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) with her FHA loan.  This is a great tool for homes needing a retrofit for HVAC or insulation.  But, how much are you willing to pay so save some $$$$ on your energy bill?  For the EEM it's pretty ...
09/22/2009
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I recently had a fire in the kitchen when my Kenmore gas range igniter caught fire.  It was a scary time, and I was able to extinguish the blaze fairly quickly. Here is a good article about fire safety in the home. In the United States, approximately 2.4 million burn injuries are reported per yea...
09/22/2009
The fall is the time to fertize your lawn.  Usually you need temperatures in the 90's or below for a few days so if you have not already done so, fertilize during the next cool spell. More information can be found here. Remember to stay within the guidelines recommended so you don't have a bunch ...
09/22/2009
Hi Neighbors, According to the John Burns Real Estate Consulting September survey of home builders, the housing market is stabilizing, with more builders raising prices than dropping prices in California. Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-09-21/regional-spotlight-new-home-price-stability-emerge...
09/22/2009
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Hi Neighbors.  Afraid of a fixer?  Do you live in one or are thinking of buying one, and are interested in doing a project yourself?  Read on...  For some people, getting a fixer is just not in the cards. However for most folks a lot of the work that needs to be done on many homes is cosmetic lik...
09/22/2009
Congess is working on extending the new Home Buyer Credit.  Remember, these are proposals and nothing is concrete other than the current Home Buyer Credit.  If you are planning on purchasing a home now, the best course of action to to work hard at getting the current credit working for you and no...
09/21/2009
Hello Neighbors,Many thanks for those of you who have helped us support the Auburn "Highway 49 Fire" relief efforts. We plan to drop off another huge batch of clothing this weekend. This is a great community, and we very much appreciate the support from everyone.For us... This is more than propag...
09/17/2009
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Hi Neighbors, I want to share Neighborly Realty's vision, direct from the Broker Jim Harris and fully endorsed by myself.  The reason I joined Neighborly is because of our commitment to YOU and an attitude of helping and educating our clients.  YOU are the reason we are successful. From time to t...
09/17/2009
Hi Neighbors, Just a quick update.  The California Association of Realtors posted it's 2nd quarter 2009 First Time Homebuyer affordability index.  For California overall, 67% of households could afford to buy an entry level home.  This is up from 49% a year ago.  The estimated monthly payment inc...
09/17/2009
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