What does it mean to be Green?

Check out this video to find out...
http://videos.car.org/mediavault.html?menuID=0&flvID=3
Look for more video blogs in the near future, on subjects including-but not limited to: "Quarterly Sales reports, How to Avoid Foreclosure, and How to be Green..."
Since YOU are whom I am blogging to, and for...let me know what YOU want me bring to YOU-my goal is to be your resource...so you won't ever need to call anyone else.
Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate, Real Estate Counselor Toll free 866-333-6333 Personal website: http://www.wendimae.com/ wendimae@wendimae.com I look forward to hearing from you!

Real Estate Stats in your Area. June Quarter End news...

My first video blogpost! Though I cannot take the credit for filming it myself-it sure was worth passing on. Check this out, for June Quarter end Stats in your area-and a little bit more... http://videos.car.org/mediavault.html?menuID=1&flvID=8
Look for more video blogs in the near future, on subjects including-but not limited to: "First-Time buyer Do's and Don'ts, How to Avoid Foreclosure, How to be Green..."
Since YOU are whom I am blogging to, and for...let me know what YOU want me bring to YOU-my goal is to be your resource...so you won't ever need to call anyone else.
Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate, Real Estate Counselor Toll free 866-333-6333 Personal website: http://www.wendimae.com/ wendimae@wendimae.com I look forward to hearing from you!

Some things to know when buying a home for the First time

Check out this video on "First Time Home buying..."
http://videos.car.org/mediavault.html?menuID=0&flvID=7
Look for more video blogs in the near future, on subjects including-but not limited to: "Quarterly Sales reports, How to Avoid Foreclosure, and How to be Green..."
Since YOU are whom I am blogging to, and for...let me know what YOU want me bring to YOU-my goal is to be your resource...so you won't ever need to call anyone else.
Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate, Real Estate Counselor Toll free 866-333-6333 Personal website: http://www.wendimae.com/ wendimae@wendimae.com I look forward to hearing from you!

Why not vow to keep your home in Shape too?

Many of us set ourselves up each year with resolutions. Work out more, eat less...you know the drill. Why not resolve to keep your home healthier this year too, with this seasonal checklist:

Spring time-Clean your gutters. Backed-up gutters can wreak havoc on siding and cause flooding. Scoop out leaves and debris with a trowel or hire a professional to do it. Check your roof. Wintery weather may have damaged the surface, and the first big rainstorm, left unchecked, could cause significant problems. Replace shingles as needed. If your fireplace got a workout during the winter months, give it a clean sweep. Best to call in the experts to inspect and clean creosote buildup.

Summer-Walk around your house to check for unsealed spots where squirrels or mice could sneak in. Look carefully for termites or ants too. Inside check your attic and make sure egess points are sealed tightly. Get ready for the warm season by giving any outdoor equipment (pools, swing sets, etc.) a thorough, top to bottom cleaning.

Fall-Ensure your furnace is in prime shape for he cold months ahead, and change all he air filters in your home. Make sure your home is adequately sealed. Apply weather stripping (such as tape, felt, foam, or vinyl tubing) around doors and windows. Trim branches near your home or roof to prevent damage when wintery weather hits.

Winter-Drain and insulate outdoor pipes to prevent freezing. Check for damaged sidewalk, driveway or stairs, and repair them before the first snow to avoid damaged mishaps.

This is all-so important, to avoid costly repairs from not keeping things "tuned up"-trust me, I've learned my lesson-hence, I share some of these points-to keep you from the expense I incurred this year-from "letting things go"-if I left something off this list, don't be shy-let me know!

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate/Real Estate Counselor Toll Free 866-333-6333 HTTP://www.wendimae.com wendimae@wendimae.com

Close the Tap on Water Waste!

Yeah, I know-I blog alot on "Green Subjects" and on conservation-in general...I just feel these things can't be ignored. There are some Actions you too, can take to practice sensible, year-round water conservation-check it out:

-Water outside, only when necessary

-Sweep, don't wash paved areas

-Repair leaky faucets-you will be amazed how much water you will save

-Don't run the water until it is cold enough to drink-keep a jug in the fridge.

-Don't dawdle in the Shower.

-Wash when your dishwasher and clothes washer are full-ONLY.

-Don't run water while brushing teeth, shaving, peeling vegetables, or washing dishes by hand.

The California Urban Water Conservation Council's website contains tips for maintenance, leak detection, and repair, along with loads of useful facts and cost-benefit analysis. To find out more, head to their website at HTTP://www/h2house.org/action Take action today!

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI Broker Associate/Real Estate Counselor for Connect Realty.com, INC Toll free 866-333-6333 or direct 530-676-4447 wendimae@wendimae.com HTTP://www.wendimae.com

How to make being GREEN-easy and practical

The savings to you-when you take a few easy steps to be GREEN-are a plenty! We need to learn not to use our resources in such a way that they become depleted for future generations. One truth-up to 30%, on average, of our home's heating and air is wasted. This being said, I know-being a Realtor, there is alot I can do to help my clients save money, and make a difference to their environment-each and every day.

Here is a start-these are some of the best websites I have researched, thus far:

http://www.energystar.gov/

which offers guidelines for energy audits and managment, green constriction, and rebates.
http://www.fypower.org/

You can enter a zipcode and also search for local rebates, energy audits, etc.
http://www.cheers.org/

which stands or the California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services-Rates and certifies home builders on energy-efficient construction.
http://www.green.car.org/

Provides information to homeowners, Realtors, and the general public on how to "green" their living spaces.
HTTP://www.easyecoblog.com/470/ways-to-save-energy-money-on-your-energy-bill

Will provide Hundreds of ways to save money and energy.

Let's all make a change. Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI,

Broker Associate for Connect Realty.com, INC
wendimae@wendimae.com

personal website http://www.wendimae.com/ or call us Toll free 866-333-6333

Is this a Bank of America Short Sale? Or a BLOODY nightmare?

Is this a Bank of America Short Sale? Or a BLOODY nightmare?
Someone has to do something about some of these Lenders that have no clue how to get a home sold!!!

And, that someone will be me! I am on month number 9 with B of A, and a first time buyer...the poor soul. They first appraised the wrong house...how the heck does that happen? Then they went ahead and approved the HUD statement...eventhough, they had foreclosed on the home 2 weeks Prior! Guess what? They didn't even know they had foreclosed on the property, and told Title they were wrong-and held to that stance even when Title showed them the County records reporting on the Property. Let's not mention-that it took them 3 months to figure out they appraised the wrong house...but, what does that matter-now that they foreclosed anyway? Why must we Realtors adhere to specific timelines, rules and regulations-and the Banks not have to do the same? It is time to write our Legislators as Consumers as well as practitioners in the business-we need to protect our clients' best interests'! AND, stop working for FREE! Agreed?

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI,

Broker Associate for Connect Realty,

Real estate Counselor-
Email wendimae@wendimae.com

Personal website: http://www.wendimae.com

or call us Toll Free 866-333-6333 We look forward to hearing from you!