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80Preserve Your Prop 13 Base Year Value For Your Children And Grandchildren
The unintended result of California Proposition 13 was a dampening effect on the continuing family ownership of real estate in the state of California. To counter this effect, propositions 58 and 193 were passed in November of 1986 and March of 1996 respectively.
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82Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money
A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.
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89Costs and Benefits of Low Solar Gain Windows
The shading capacity of low solar gain windows makes them useful in southern climates that have long cooling seasons. While solar gain is just one of many factors that determine a window’s energy performance, understanding the principles, costs and proper applications of low solar gain windows can help you save energy and money...read more
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76How Property Values are Determined
Over the past decade, homeowners have enjoyed skyrocketing home values. At the same time, buyers have been struggling to find reasonable digs at affordable prices. High or low, how are property values determined? Read more…
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78Costs of Installing Solar Panels for Your Home
It is exciting to see solar photovoltaic making a strong comeback. Gone are the clumsy installations that plagued the 1970s and welcome new, innovative applications that are integrated into designs. Around...
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83Effects of Smoking
The effects of smoking are countless. From the impact to your health, the health of those around you and even the damage it can do to your home, it blows my mind that smoking is still so popular. While...
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75How to Save on Real Estate Commissions
Homeowners aren’t always aware that the real estate commission rate is an adjustable factor in the terms of their contract. When considering a selling agreement, homeowners should look to negotiate commission rates as a way to retain the equity in their home. Here's how...
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71Brush and Weed Clearing for Open Space and Fire Prevention
Brush and Weed Clearing are regular tasks on a country property. Generally they are done for the purposes of creating open space (either for some particular utility or just for spaciousness) or for fire...
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71Which is Better, Cap Rate or GRM to Estimate Rental Property Value?
An insightful look at cap rate and gross rent multiplier along with a determination as to which is best to use to estimate rental property value and to measure the rental property's financial performance.
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72Does Solar Make Sense for Your House?
Mention solar energy and many people cringe at the thought of the aesthetics, but solar design has come a long way. Technology and implementation are constantly advancing creating new ways to capture this renewable energy. The truth is solar energy is a consideration for every home, no matter where you live. The question is really what kind of solar is right for you?
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