By Home Stages Designs / Home Staging Resource Specialists August 02, 2008
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Let's keep it short, simple and to the bottom line quickly. I sell business opportunities for a living, I've been doing this since 1994 (so I've been doing something right.) I do not sell houses and am not a Realtor. I've earned a Certified Franchise Consultant recognition. Consultations are free and confidential. Thinking of buying or selling - think about calling me! John Irvine DRE# 00988287 www.JohnLIrvine.com JohnLIrvine@cs.com 925-945-8175 Thank you for your consideration. ...read more
By John Irvine - Business Broker February 09, 2013
Dale Junta, Broker, has been the dedicated and inspiring individual behind the success of The Mortgage Group, based in Walnut Creek, CA. TMG specializes in residential home loans, such as fixed home loans, adjustable home loans, home equity lines of credit, hard money loans, FHA/VA loans, reverse mortgages and commercal loans. The Mortgage Group has been in business for 20 plus years. We take pride in serving our communty with integrity. This is the reason we have survived in the industry during the poor economy the past few years. We are very proud of that. ...read more
By The Mortgage Group November 01, 2011
On May 7, 2010, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law Senate Bill 183 (Lowenthal), a bill that will require the placement of carbon monoxide detectors in all California dwelling units. The bill also requires that the presence or absence of these devices must be disclosed when residential real estate is transferred. SB 183 was introduced in February of this year. It was prompted by Senate hearings a few years ago that dealt with the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the American Medical Association, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States.The California Air Resources Board has determined that 30 - 40 "avoidable deaths", on average, occur in California each year due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, this is the cause of 175 - 700 "avoidable" emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the state. This bill deals with existing housing. (New construction standards are set by state agencies.) It covers every "dwelling unit intended for human occupancy" which means single-family housing, factory-built homes, condominiums, motels, hotels, dormitories, and dwelling units in "multiple-unit dwelling unit buildings" (apartment houses). It applies to every dwelling unit that has "a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage". "Fossil fuel" means "coal, kerosene, oil, wood, fuel gases, and other petroleum or hydrocarbon products, which emit carbon monoxide as a byproduct of combustion." In other words, unless you live in an all-electric home with a detached garage and you don't use a hibachi, you are covered by this law. The bill requires that such dwelling units will have to have installed a "carbon monoxide device" that is designed to detect carbon monoxide and produce a "distinct, audible alarm." The device may be battery-powered, a plug in, or hard-wired with a battery backup. It may be combined with a smoke detector, but, if it is, it must emit "an alarm or voice warning in a manner that clearly differentiates between a carbon monoxide alarm warning and a smoke detector warning." The devices must be ones that have been certified by the State Fire Marshall. The bill imposes a requirement on the State Fire Marshall to certify and approve both the devices and their instructions. It will then be illegal to sell detectors that have not met the Fire Marshall's certification requirements. The devices must be installed, consistent with new construction standards or according to the approved instructions, in all existing single-family dwelling units no later than July 1, 2011. All other dwelling units (such as apartments) must have proper carbon monoxide detectors no later than January 1, 2013. As noted, the bill also creates disclosure requirements with respect to carbon monoxide detectors. Currently, sellers of residential properties in California must provide the buyer with a state-mandated form known as the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS). The TDS requires the seller to answer a variety of inquiries as to features of the property. SB 183 amends the TDS so that, effective January 1, 2011, the seller will have to say whether or not the property contains one or more carbon monoxide detectors. It is important to note that, even if the answer is "no", that will not invalidate the sale or transfer of the property. In this respect, the question regarding carbon monoxide detectors is similar to a current question regarding automatic garage-door reversing devices. A footnote explains that the lack of such a device may fail to meet current safety standards. Nonetheless, a transfer of the property may still take place. The senate bill analysis observed the following: "CO [carbon monoxide] devices are available ranging in price from $20 to $90 and can be purchased in hardware stores or on the Internet. There has been many discussions and controversy regarding this issue with Realtors during the Real Estate transaction. Under the Standards of Practice of ( CREIA ) California Real Estate Inspection Association and ( ASHI ) American Society of Home Inspectors, Home Inspectors are not required to test smoke / carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms that are tested using the test button or use a spray tester are only testing the horn and battery and clogging sensors - not the internal sensor unit therefore giving a false test. As part of good Risk Management of the transaction, it is recommended that NEW Photoelectric Carbon Monoxide / Smoke detectors be installed at appropriate locations in the properly in compliance with SB 183 and the State Fire Marshall. Tirso De Ubago,cio of Castle Rock Inspections of Walnut Creek California is a Member of Good Standing with ( CREIA ) California Real Estate Inspection Association and (ASHI) American Society of Home Inspectors with extensive training in Health and Safety Courses with ( NFPA ) National Fire Protection Agency, California Code Compliance Training and is also a FHA Compliant Certified Inspector and a Provider of Real Estate Risk Management Seminars. ©Tirso De Ubago,cio Castle Rock Inspections.com 925-518-1124 Credentials: * FHA Compliant Certified Inspector * ( ASHI ) American Society of Home Inspectors* ( ASHI ) American Society of Home Inspection Endorsed Training * Code Check California Code Compliance 2010 and 2011 Training * NFPA 73 - Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings Compliance Course * Pool Inspection Courses, Pool Construction Experience * ( ITA ) Inspection Training Associates Commercial Inspection Course Member: * ( CCRIM ) Contra Costa Realtors in Motion - * ( WCR ) Women's Council of Realtors * ( NAHREP ) National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals * ( CCAR ) Contra Costa Association of Realtors * ( DAR ) Delta Association of Realtors * ( WCCAR ) West Conrta Costa Association of Realtors Tirso De Ubago,cio - 1-800-995-8242 - 925-518-1124 ...read more
By Castle Rock Home | Condo | Pool | Commercial Inspections June 23, 2011
Real estate agents can only base success on the number of sales closed in a year. There is no award or money given for effort. Effort must produce results. Prospecting for new clients, especially new homes to list, is a must. The number of real estate listings an agent has is closely tied to his/her i... ...read more
In older neighborhoods you can easily find newer homes. For a lot of people this makes a great option; it allows you the charm and ambiance that a lot of newer neighborhoods lack with the innovation and solid construction of a new house. ...read more