The Dangerous Side of Dealing With Old Houses: the Woodwork Can Harm You and Your Children Although paint made with lead in it is obsolete, it still remains a matter of concern for both sellers and real estate professionals. Lead was used as a paint additive for well over a century before it was linked to health problems in approximately
Tips for Finding the Best Livermore Movers Most people have heard, or worse yet experienced, moving horror stories in which things get damaged, disappear, or end up stuck in a warehouse for months on end. When you are ready to move, whether it’s just around the block or across the country, one of the first decisions you will make is
Questions to Ask About School Quality If your family includes kids of school age and you’re thinking about moving to a new area, the schools are be among your most important concerns. Does the neighborhood or city have good schools? Are the teachers and staff well enough equipped to teach your children? Is there a good PTA that deals with
Buying Your First Home: Five Suggestions for Success Getting started in home ownership seems to present lots of obstacles and challenges. With so many foreclosures and other problems, purchasing real estate may seem like it requires too large a commitment to take on. In many cases, the task is so intimidating that even very well qualified home buyers won’t try.
Having Bad Credit Does Not Always Mean You Are out of a Home Purchase These days, many would-be homebuyers are having to work through rejections of loan applications because of a weak credit experience. It’s a good idea to look at the available options. Even during this economically shaky time and even with the threat of job cuts plus your
San Ramon, California San Ramon is part of Contra Costa County in Northern California, with a population of 44,722 as of the 2000 U.S. Census. California High School is San Ramon’s primary high school and is considered to be one of the best high schools in California. It has a strong and growing football program, which is thought to be
Livermore, California Established in 1869 by William Mendenhall, and named after his friend Robert Livermore, the city of Livermore was officially incorporated on April 15, 1876. Robert died in 1858 so he never knew the honor of being a city’s namesake. Much of present-day Livermore real estate is actually a part of Robert’s original ranch, which was granted to him
Dublin, California Just north of Interstate 580 in Alameda County, Dublin Boulevard, mostly an east/west running road, was a part of the Lincoln Highway and later U.S. Highway 50. The street originally curved south near present day Hansen Drive and followed what we now call Dublin Canyon Road towards Hayward. There are several historical Dublin real estate marks where Donlon
Pleasanton, California Incorporated in 1894, Pleasanton was founded and named by an Alameda County Justice of the Peace named John W. Kottinger, in honor of his friend, Major General Alfred Pleasonton, who was a member of the Union Army Cavalry. The current spelling of Pleasanton is a result of a U.S. Postal Service employee’s typographical mistake. In 1917, Pleasanton was
This is the Year to Make a Move! Start with this Livermore, CA Homebuyer Seminar! When: Saturday March 1, 2008 10:00am to 12:00pm Where: 2157 First Street Livermore, CA Why: To learn about… Why now is the time to buy a home Cost of rent verses buying Loan and home buying process Preview of homes currently on the market Residential
If you are near Livermore, California and want to learn more about Ham Radio / Amateur Radio feel free to stop by our club at one of our monthly meetings. General Meetings The Livermore Amateur Radio Klub’s general meetings are held from 9:30am to 12:00pm local time on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Livermore City Council Chambers,
When you want to do some remodeling in preparation for selling your home, you don’t want to have to invest a great deal of money. The idea is to increase the value of your home prior to selling, without having to be overly concerned about recovering the cost. More than an exact calculation, it’s largely a matter of having the
Looking for Livermore property or Livermore homes for sale? We are a husband and wife team serving the Livermore California Real Estate and Appraisal market, with over 25 years of experience, so you will feel safe working with us. We will use our expertise and work hard to help you on your quest to buy or sell your home. We
A local Livermore Real Estate Agent, serving the Residential Bay Area Real Estate needs of the Tri-Valley; including Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Blackhawk. If you are thinking of a home in this area, call or email me at: (925) 455-5049 Ellen specializes in the residential side of the business, while Henry lists and sells ranches, “everywhere in
A local Livermore Real Estate Agent, specializing in selling ranch and farm property throughout California. He presently raises cattle in Livermore, CA. If you are looking for a place to raise horses, or to just spread out a little, call me at: (925) 455-5049 Henry Bettencourt was born in a home that is now on the Round Hill Country