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IT'S TIME FOR AN ANNUAL HOMEQWNERS INSURANCE CHECK-UP!

Sun, 06 May 2012 08:01:00 -0700

Homeowners Insurance: Time for an Annual Check-Up

An annual check-up on your homeowners insurance can result in a healthier policy and a healthier pocketbook. Read

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TAX SEASON / THE BENEFITS OF HOME OWNERSHIP

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:37:00 -0700

Friday Five: Tax Season Reminds Us of the Benefits of Home Ownership

Find out why real estate is poised for a comeback this spring and why the mortgage interest deduction is important to the economy as a whole. Read

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Down Payment Gift a Leg Up to Home Ownership, Know the Rules

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:57:00 -0700

Down Payment Gift a Leg Up to Home Ownership, But Know Tax Rules

We explain the tax details around giving the gift of a home down payment. Read

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MAKE FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM A SMOOTH PROCESS

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:16:00 -0800

Create a Home Inventory for Insurance

Create a home inventory before disaster strikes to make filing an insurance claim a smoother process. Read

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Way To Make Future Insurance Clams Go Smother

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:56:00 -0800

Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools

A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother. Read

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Your Heating System Ready For the Winter?

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:04:00 -0800

Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter's Nip?

Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read

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Leaky Windows? Low Cost Tips

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:17:00 -0800

Got Leaky Windows? 3 Low-Cost Tips to Fix Them

I used to hang an extra woolly robe in my bathroom because my post-shower route took me past a window so drafty it made me wonder about the etymology of “window.” Turns out it comes from the Anglo-Saxon “vindr” and “auga,” which translates as “wind eye.” How appropriate. Read

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99-Cent Store Solution #1: Scuffed Countertops

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:37:00 -0800

By: Harmon Leon

Published: May 9, 2011

At HouseLogic, we love to find and share inexpensive solutions to household problems. Our five solutions this week—one a day—don’t even require a trip to your big-box home improvement store—not that we don’t love stocking up at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Instead, pay a call to your 99-cent store. Its aisles are crammed with the inexpensive (and multipurpose) wares to fix what’s ailing.

Just watch out for the impulse to buy more than you intended at the 99-cent store. In all honesty, we couldn’t.

First up on the home repair list: Scuff marks on countertops.

If you’ve ever had a scuff mark on a colored countertop, you know that it sadly becomes the room’s focal point. But we found the right supplies to save you any embarrassment.

Supplies:

Crayons, 99 cents

Spatula knife, 99 cents

A microwave-safe bowl, 99 cents (If you have one you’re willing to sacrifice to melt crayons, you just saved another 99 cents.)

Total: $2.97. $3.96 if you throw in a weak lemonade-type drink.

What you do:

Pick the Crayon whose color comes closest to matching your countertop. Peel off the paper and place it in the bowl.

Pop the crayon and bowl in the microwave.

Pour the hot, melted crayon onto the scuff mark and work it into the indentation with the spatula knife.

Scrape off the excess with the spatula knife.

The Crayon mixture will harden and dry quickly, erasing your countertop flaw.

Tomorrow’s 99-cent store solution: Fix a torn screen.

What other inexpensive home fixes have you found or tried? What minor home repair job have you neglected because of lack of time?

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Essential Maintenance For Your Home

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:59:00 -0700

Appliance Maintenance: Water Heaters

Keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine. Read
Essential Heating System Maintenance

Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. Read
Conduct Your Own Energy Audit

A do-it-yourself energy audit can teach you how to be more energy efficient and make you a more-educated consumer should you decide to hire an expert. Read

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The Smart Way To DYI And Save

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:08:00 -0700

When It Pays to Do It Yourself

Doing home improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. Read

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The Importance of Chimney Maintenance

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:20:00 -0700

Chimney Maintenance for Warmth and Safety

Chimney maintenance and a fireplace inspection can make the difference between warm safety and drafty danger. Read

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FSBO a No Go!

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:31:00 -0700

This blog prides itself on the quality of real estate information we deliver each and every day. We try to gather empirical evidence to validate the positions we take. We do not use just an anecdotal story to make a

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Selling your home has many challenges. This is one example coming from an expert in FSBOs ( for sale by owner).

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Leave Mortgage Deduction Alone

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:38:00 -0700

Congress, No More Economic Burdens; Leave Mortgage Deduction Alone

Senate committee continues to debate mortgage interest deduction when it should be looking for other ways to recharge the housing sector. Read

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Simple Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:59:00 -0700

9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers

Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Read

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Winter Is Almost Upon Us! Great Tips to Winterize Your Home

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:55:00 -0700

How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks

Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Read

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Homeownership: Still the American Dream

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:11:00 -0700

Yesterday, Fannie Mae released their National Housing Survey for the second quarter of 2011. They survey the American public on a multitude of questions concerning today’s housing market. Each quarter, we like to pull out some of the findings we

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Market Day Thursday, August 11th , in the Bay Area

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:21:00 -0700

All your Thursday Farmers’ Market Happenings

Concord has its Music and Market @ Todos Santos Park, Willow Pass& Grant Street. Farmers Market 4PM to 8PM. Music starts @ 6:30. Performing Live in the plaza is Incendio. Baseball Movie Nights in the plaza playing tonight “Angles in the Outfield”. Show time starts @ 8:15Pm right after the performance.

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmers' Market @ 10AM to 2PM. Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmer’s Market is located at 4501 Sand Creek Road.

Kaiser Permanente Martinez Farmers' Market @ 10AM to 2PM. Kaiser Permanente is located at 200 Muir Road in Martinez. Performing Live will be Angel Harpist.

Martinez Farmers Market @ Downtown Martinez @ 10AM to 2PM.The Martinez Farmers’ Market is located at Court Street between Main & Escobar Street.

Lafayette Farmers Market @ 3:30 to 7PM. Plaza Park is Located on the corner of Mt. Blvd. and Moraga Rd. Joe Patute will be performing. Free Outdoor Movies following the Farmer’s Market as part of Lafayette’s Village Nights! Every third Thursday, May – August starting at sundown. August 18^th “Finding Nemo”. Come early and find a spot on the lawn.

Don Forrester
Hosking Associates Real Estate Company
Associate Broker / DRE# 01346246
3011 Citrus Circle Suite 105
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94598
Cell: 925-381-6804
Web site: dforrester.com
Email: dondebforrester@aol.com
Fax; 925-320-7278

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What Affects Credit scores? 7 Misconceptions

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:32:00 -0700

What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions

If you’re trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects—or doesn’t affect—your score. Read

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To Market To Market

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:14:00 -0700

Market Day Thursday, June 30, in the Bay Area

All your Thursday Farmers’ Market Happenings

It is supposed to be a great sunny day come out and enjoy!

Concord has its Music and Market @ Todos Santos Park, Willow Pass& Grant Street. Farmers Market 4PM to 8PM. Music starts @ 6:30.

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmers' Market @ 10AM to 2PM. Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmer’s Market is located at 4501 Sand Creek Road. Playing in the market will be Sweet Everlasting.

Kaiser Permanente Martinez Farmers' Market @ 10AM to 2PM. Kaiser Permanente is located at 200 Muir Road in Martinez. Performing Live will be Angel.

Martinez Farmers Market @ Downtown Martinez @ 10AM to 2PM.The Martinez Farmers’ Market is located at Court Street between Main & Escobar Street. Performing in the market will be Michel Michelis. A Special Event in the market is Cookin’ the Market Culinary Demos! Join Chefs Mario Hernandez & Erica Emme for live cooking demos. Demos will be running 11:30 to 12:30 every 15-20 min.

Lafayette Farmers Market from 3:30 to 7PM. Plaza Park is Located on the corner of Mt. Blvd. and Moraga Rd. Free Outdoor Movies following the Farmer’s Market as part of Lafayette’s Village Nights! Every third Thursday, May – August starting at sundown.

So Go Out And Enjoy!!!!

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Do-It-Yourself Home Cecurity Check

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:17:00 -0700

Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps

Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. Read

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