Those of us who work in the real estate business — know what’s really happening in the real estate business.  We see and hear the continued battering of the housing market from the news media - but the real info and outlook comes from those of us who are serious about the real estate business and work in [...]

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I only know the names of two angels. Hark and Harold.
–Gregory,  5
Everybody’s got it all wrong. Angels don’t wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it.
–Olive,  9
It’s not easy to become an angel! First, you die.  Then you go to heaven, and then there’s still the flight training to go through. [...]

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Latino homeownership in California trails the nation, and, in order to adequately meet the needs of the state’s fastest growing ethnic community, roughly 4 million homes must be built in the coming decades, according to a new study by the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), and the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF).
"Latino Californians understand the importance [...]

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Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat’s ear…Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.
These helpful hints are not guaranteed - they come from various people, email and [...]

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An increasing number of mortgage lenders are offering exceptionally favorable terms to home owners and buyers who incorporate environment-friendly features in their home. They are joining the "green" trend, favoring applicants who make energy-efficient improvements. These special loans are sometimes called "green mortgages."
For example, one major lender has launched a program that offers $1,000 off [...]

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The title insurance industry is finally taking positive steps to correct problems and overpricing that has been pervasive in the industry for many years. Working on recommendations by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the title industry’s major association launched "The Title Industry Consumer Initiative." It details a five-pronged strategy designed to solve or mitigate current [...]

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