Tom will be joining Allison and I in discussing the complex and very nuanced dance one performs with the PRMD (Permit Resource Management Division). He knows this “process” very well and is the perfect foil to the frustrating and time consuming permit process. Be it “legalizing” an addition or extra unit or overseeing [...]
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A friend of mine sent me this blast from the past. One needs to keep the current economic conditions in context and perspective. Remember Edmund Burke’s warning: “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Back in 1992, an article in Time Magazine included this quote from market analyst Dennis Gartman: “The US economy [...] As more and more Santa Rosans embrace the idea of walkable downtown neighborhoods, one would think commercial businesses would be rushing to get on board. This is the idea behind the many live/work buildings that popped up in the mid 2000’s . It’s a great idea, but getting tenants into the commercial units has become increasingly [...] View from the master bedroom at 515 Gull Drive Pete will be joining us this week as we are getting wind of new changes blowing about over at FHA!! Here’s a note from Pete regarding the NEW changes to the Monthly Mutual Mortgage Insurance which is a mandatory FHA item!! MORE debt, MORE money needed to get FHA loans. Read on and give us [...] As usual, tons of useful information…all rolled into one very entertaining hour. This week; Making your property appealing without a PRICE REDUCTION by offering closing costs, buying down a mortgage, getting creative. Why this makes sense…Mike will break it down to the numbers~ The long and short of the Buyer/Agent relationship ~ Plus, Mike and Alli’s “Tales from the Trenches”; The Bank’s [...] Lou Barnes, (lbarnes@pmglending.com), frequent contributor to Inman.com news service and someone I quote often on the Real Estate Hour offers this insight into our housing market. How many of you are hiding out in “Bunkers” awaiting doom and gloom when great prices, super low interest rates and the sunshine of homeownership await [...] Question from Listener: “How do I determine the value of my home?” here in Sonoma County, CaliforniaYou can do the following to determine the value of your home here in Sonoma County, California: This week CAL FIRE’s, Fire Prevention Chief – George Morris III will be calling in to discuss “Defensible Space” and how to keep your home safe in the event of a wildfire, as well as other tips for home owners. You can find some great information on the California Department of Forestry Website; http://www.fire.ca.gov.
The combined market centers for Keller Williams Realty here in Sonoma, California in the cities of Santa Rosa and Petaluma will be having a combined Sunday, Open House Extravaganza where we will be holding open scores of Homes for all you Buyers! We will be having Four properties open this Weekend, July 18th 1 to [...] |
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