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Living green isn’t only the right thing to do…it’s also the smart thing to do. Cleaning Tips Green Energy Homes and Green Living Some commercial cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that can adversely affect waterways, rivers, streams, aquatic life and indoor and outdoor air quality. Cleaning products can also be harsh to human skin, eyes and respiratory systems, particularly for allergy sufferers. Fortunately, there are some effective and often less expensive green alternatives that can be made with readily available natural products. It is always good to test in a small area unseen first. Some specialty surfaces react to natural [&hellip

Living green isn’t only the right thing to do…it’s also the smart thing to do. Lighting Brightly lit homes show off the houses design features. Learning to use light wisely creates great effects and saves energy. Lighting is an effectual approach to produce green energy efficient homes. Lighting makes up almost 15% of average Sacramento California home’s electrical use, so paying attention to your home’s lighting design can be advantageous to your bottom line. Incorporating new lighting technologies can reduce lighting energy use by over 50%. Lighting Design •    Don’t assume every room needs overhead lighting. Lamp lighting is more [&hellip

Living green isn’t only the right thing to do…it’s also the smart thing to do. Landscaping California is a wonderful place to live. One of the little things that make this part of the world so nice is the landscaping around people’s homes. Landscaping is a powerful method to create a green energy home. It’s a well-known fact that energy conservation and efficiency efforts are good for the future of our planet. In addition to being good for our planet, did you know these same efforts can be good for our pocketbooks? Taking steps to minimize energy consumption can often [&hellip

Setting the Stage for a Successful House Sale Three words best describe home preparation: Clean, Bright and Uncluttered. Focus the majority of your efforts into getting your home as clean as possible and into making rooms look light and bright and clutter free. When it comes to cleaning, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. Potential buyers will be looking closely at these areas, so keep them as fresh as possible during the listing period. Declutter! You don’t want to move all that stuff anyway, so now is the time to hold a yard sale or donate to local [&hellip

Determining a Listing Price for Your Property Coffee Real Estate recommends before the “For Sale” sign goes up, there are some things you should consider and some steps you can take to position your home to attract qualified, prospective buyers. Here are a few tips to help you get started: For many people, setting the home price is the hardest part about selling, yet it is the single most important factor to consider. Don’t overprice because after the first 21 days on the market, your home’s “freshness appeal” will have diminished. And just because a home is priced below comparable [&hellip

6 reasons to hire a professional real estate agent Is your family growing? Need more space? Is it time to downsize? Or have you taken a new job in a new city? Whatever the reason for moving, the prospect of putting your home on the market can seem a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Your real estate professional can guide you through the process, tell you what to expect and offer helpful suggestions. Regardless of how much the internet has changed the way we buy things, including homes, some constants still remain. Yes, you can sell or [&hellip

Housing Sacramento Magazine  Kyle Darrow Kyle Darrow CEO of CLA Reality and California Loan Associates share his insight into real estate. As a real estate professional, you’ve handled transactions across northern California’s post real estate bubble, how do you see the real estate market going forward? Inventory is extremely low right now, but so are interest rates.  This creates a unique situation that is supporting housing prices and even causing them to increase.  Many homes are selling in 30 days or less, and Sacramento is in the top ranks for properties getting offers within 24 hours of coming onto the [&hellip

3 Costly Mistakes Real Estate Investor Make   Mistake #1: Not Understanding What Makes Real Estate Expenses Deductible  If the property you purchase is to be used as your primary residence (or your home), then your deductions are limited to mortgage interest (subject to limitations), property taxes, points, and mortgage insurance protection (temporary law). If you were to buy another house without renting it out, you may be able to treat it as a second home.  The deductions for a second home are limited to mortgage interest (subject to limitations) and property taxes. Mistake #2: Buying a Rental for Tax [&hellip

20 questions for gold country horse properties   20 questions that come up when looking at horse property in the northern California foothills gold country. Are the stalls watering systems in good condition? What is the condition of the stall gates? Is there a good tack-up area for the horses? Is there a good, ventilated area for storing hay and shavings? Is there a tack room, wash rack, good footing in the stalls and turn-out paddocks? How will you dispose of the manure? How will you control the summer fly situation? Is there irrigation available for the pastures? Is there [&hellip

North Highlands neighborhood update HousingSacramento.com updated the community of North Highlands with much more neighborhood information. Check out the new and improved North Highlands page. Also if you have some insights on the North Highlands part of Sacramento County please let us Know. North Highlands, California’s zip code is 95660 and it is in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. North Highlands can make a wonderful community to make a home. The attraction of North Highlands is the affordable neighborhoods.  This draws first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, and investors to North Highlands. North Highlands’ property styles vary from ranch style [&hellip