5 Signs That It’s A Good Time To Sell

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From Inman News (Diana Hymer): Traditionally, most homes have sold during the spring months. In the  current volatile housing market, the time of year is not the most reliable predictor  of the best time to sell. Homes certainly show better in spring than they do on a dark and dreary  winter day. Lately, however, weather [...]

Mortgage Rates Lowest Since February To Begin Potentially Volatile Week

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Mortgage rates are back to their lowest levels since February.  For an increasing number of lenders, current rates begin to shift the balance towards 3.875% as being the only Best-Execution Rate for Conventional 30yr Fixed Loans.  Best-Ex is currently shared by 3.875% and 4.0%. Read more here.

576 California Way

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Awesome Emerald Hills home on extra large, beautifully landscaped, parcel. Well designed floor plan. Many quality touches. Attached, legal studio with kitchen, laundry, view & separate entrance. Large rooms, master suite with fireplace and lavish bath. Cherry hardwood floors in dining & living rooms, marble floors in entry & kitchen. Two family rooms, one on each [...]

Building Your Green Home

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From HomeBuildingSmart:  In order to truly understand green home building ideas, you should first understand the ideals of the people who pioneered the technology.  The affordable green building ideology began in the 1960′s.  The field very quietly continued to grow despite the absence of mainstream interest, throughout the last fifty years.  Read more here.

Comfort & Quality in the Emerald Hills – 7 Bennett Road

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Located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Exquisite floor plan featuring 5 large bedrooms, granite kitchen & breakfast nook, formal dining room & comfortable family room. All bedrooms which include the sumptuous master suite ensemble, are on the upper level. A 600sf prvt office & rec room is just off the kitchen & plumbed for in-law unit. [...]

From CNBC: Rising Mortgate Rates May Not Hurt Housing

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It was barely a few weeks ago that mortgage rates were sitting at record lows.  The idea of rates over 4 percent on the 30-year fixed seemed a distant memory.  And here they are now at 4.05 percent on the Bankrate.com overnight, thanks to the recent rise in Treasury yields. The housing market, it seems, [...]

Community Colleges Compete for Federal Funds

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Bay Area community colleges are expected to compete for their share of Obama’s $8 billion plan to pair local business and schools. This program aims to teach students the skills they need to fill job opportunities in their regions. Read the entire article on SF Gate at: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/09/MNU61NFE8C.DTL&type=education

Benefits of Cork Flooring

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Here is a great article from Mother Earth News that thoughtfully details the pros and cons of using sustainable cork flooring throughout your home. This great looking, soft, warm, waterproof alternative to carpet, tile or other manmade flooring might be just the eco-friendly option you’re looking for. Read the article at: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Homes/Benefits-Cork-Flooring.aspx