Gentle Reminder
Redwood City, CA: The Federal Tax Credit for home buyers is set to expire. To take advantage of it, you must be in contract by April 30 and close by June 30.
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Kiwanis Farmers Market Starts This Saturday!
Redwood City, CA: Great opportunity to purchase, fruits, nuts, flowers, honey, and vegetables directly from the farm. Meet your neighbors, friends and other residents from, Redwood City and surrounding communities, in this central venue. Organic items also available. You are going to like this.
Kiwanis Farmers Market Starts This Saturday, April 24, 2010!
Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 am to Noon
Where: 850 Winslow St. Downtown Redwood City, Ca. 94063
More Information
Contact: Caroline McHenry
Phone: (650) 592-4103
Email: rwckiwanis@aol.com
Website: www.rwckfm.org
2 weeks left
Redwood City, CA
Well folks there is only two weeks left for the tax savings for buying a new home.
It’s pretty much gone now for most people. There are a couple of California programs that can help out new home buyers but it too has limitations.
I see the future as higher interest rates and more committed sellers. Sellers are starting to be realistic on their pricing but also firm on their positions.
Spring is upon us and that means more competition for all the new inventory coming on the market.
If you see a home you like …buy it. Get off the fence and make a decision. This is the best real estate environment we are going to see for some time to come.
Gear Up For Spring Cleaning.
Redwood City, CA: Gear Up For Spring Cleaning
Is it time yet? Spring cleaning should be done around the time that you stop using the heat in your house. This typically falls between the first day of spring and mid-April. Sometimes one of the toughest things about spring cleaning is getting started, so here are a few tips to help you get ready for this much-needed chore.
Prepare By Making A List. . .Checking It Twice. . .
Make a list of all of the chores that you plan to tackle. Here are some suggestions:
· Wash blankets, comforters, quilts.
· Remove out-of-season clothing from closets, wash and store, and replace with seasonal clothing.
· Donate clothing that won’t be worn again.
· Clean light fixtures and chandeliers.
· Clean basement and garage.
· Clean windows, walls, ceilings, and floors.
· Vacuum books.
· Dust furniture.
· Move and clean under heavy appliances and furniture.
· Shampoo carpet, rugs, and upholstery.
· Clean lampshades.
· Dust or wash all china, crystal, and knickknacks.
· Wash blinds, mini-blinds, and shades.
· Dry clean or wash curtains and drapes.
· Organize files, photographs, videos, and CDs.
And Prepare Some More
Next, take inventory of your cleaning products. Decide what you’ll need to complete each chore, so you can make only one trip to the store. The key is to start with everything you need to complete the job.
And Then…
After you’re finished, sit back and admire your like-new clean house, and congratulate yourself on a job well done.
– Adapted from HomeMadeSimple.com
Fast Facts 4.14.2010
Fast Facts
Calif. median home price: February 2010: $279,840 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 2010: Santa Barbara So. Coast $795,000(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 2010: High Desert $122,580 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index – Fourth Quarter 2009: 64 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates – week ending 4/8/10 30-yr. fixed: 5.21 Fees/points: 0.6% 15-yr. fixed: 4.52% Fees/points: 0.6% 1-yr. adjustable: 4.41% Fees/points: 0.5% (Source: Freddie Mac)