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2011 

  The United States is projected to add 1.4 million households per year in the next five years.  Current housing building permit activity shows starts of 500,000 units in 2011.   This supply/demand balance (fewer homes being built than markets need) might result in homes being purchased and exces...
02/28/2011
  Sprinkler systems are now required in new homes in California with law effective January 1, 2011. Homes now built in California must be sold with such system to be virtual firefighter in or near each room.  California building code amendments now require each single-family home and duplex built...
02/25/2011
  Harbor View homes is an excellent residential area and one of the most popular for buyers of single family homes at Newport Beach. Most of the original Harbor View tract homes from the 1970s have been remodeled or completely rebuilt. Harbor View community amenities include competition swimming ...
02/25/2011
Possible fires at homes are always of safety concern, especially for people who live in two story houses. Paul Bianchina wrote an article with good information @ "5 keys to escaping a house fire", and his tips to get everyone out safely in case of fire: Smoke alarms Plan your escape Leave immedia...
02/25/2011
  The tax tips for real estate investors article by TRexGlobal.com has good information, and I share an outline here. 1.  Rental income tax tips 2.  Minimize taxable gain by using sale expenses. 3.  Look for properties while on vacation. 4.  Ordinary and necessary advertising expenses. 5.  Deduct...
02/24/2011
  Irvine - the economy engine at Orange County, CA - has solid private industry employment opportunities for professionals and job seekers. It also has some of the most sought after residential communities in Southern California where buyer demand and prices jumped from 2004 to 2007. With U.S. an...
02/19/2011
  Carbon monoxide is a gas produced whenever any fuel, such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal, is burned.  A person cannot see or smell carbon monoxide. The California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 13260 et seq.) is now state law requiring c...
02/19/2011
  Newport Coastis a spectacular part of Newport Beach and South Orange County where extraordinarily private and gated communities have attracted some of the rich and famous people.  Newport Coast had improved home sales for January 2011 when 16 were sold this year.  Average sold price was $1,828,...
02/18/2011
  If you're looking for ways to help you save more and spend less, one of the best places to start could be right at home.  Put these tips to work to help cut your next electric bill. 10.  Install Motion Detectors on Lights - Kids are notorious for leaving lights on by accident. This easy trick c...
02/18/2011
  On the date and time of the trustee sale auction after foreclosure in California, one of four things might occur with the property: 1.  The auction for the particular loan may be cancelled.  This may occur because the property was sold before the auction, and therefore the loan was repaid (or p...
02/17/2011
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