4 mortgage messes to avoid
Sunday, 01 June 2014
Buying a home can be a tricky task, particularly for first-time buyers. A typical mortgage agreement can be a minefield of potentially problematic clauses. Before you draft a document and sign on the dotted line, here are five mortgage mistakes to avoid. Pre-Payment Penalty Thirty years is a long time to carry around a mortgage,
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4 mortgage messes to avoid
Sunday, 01 June 2014
Buying a home can be a tricky task, particularly for first-time buyers. A typical mortgage agreement can be a minefield of potentially problematic clauses. Before you draft a document and sign on the dotted line, here are five mortgage mistakes to avoid. Pre-Payment Penalty Thirty years is a long time to carry around a mortgage,
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Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, 31 May 2014
Today, May 31, 2014 11:00 am – Tomorrow, June 1, 2014 6:00 pm It’s official! Slap on some sunscreen, bring your boogie and get your grove on. Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the art & wine festival voted “best outdoor event” by the Contra Costa Times. The summer season officially kicks off at
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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Garage
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Not only is the garage generally filled with cars, oil spots and a random assortment of stinky chemical stuff, it also has a reputation as the black hole of the home. You know, the place where you put things and then never see them again. If you are ready to transform your garage from dumping
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Curb Appeal Gets a Boost From Front-Yard Landscape Design
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Your front yard, regardless of its size, plays an important role in your home’s overall curb appeal. Your landscaping, however, goes well beyond just a beautiful lawn. It should take into account the style and size of your house, how it’s sited on the property, the amount of sunlight the yard receives and how to
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Memorial Day Celebrations Around The Bay
Friday, 23 May 2014
Best Patriotic Ways To Celebrate Memorial Day The official start of summer, Memorial Day is a time when families and friends come together to share good times, a meal, camaraderie and the hope for a great season to come. Despite its timing, the purpose of Memorial Day is, of course, quite different. Three years after
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10 Ways To Get The Home You Want
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Rates may soon rising, banks are still operating under tight lending conditions, inventory is shrinking, and competition for well-priced homes, especially in the first-time buyer range, is fierce. Are you being shut out of the real estate market? Here are 10 ways to improve your chances of getting in the market and getting the home
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Simple Pleasures: 10 Ideas for a Buy-Less Month
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
The goal: to not buy a single thing you don’t truly need for a month. The purpose: to invest in experiences that make life richer … and save money. The reality check: You set guidelines and a timeline that make sense for you. Sound intriguing? Ready to give it a try? Just decide what sort
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East Bay’s Park It: With swim season upon us, what you should know.
Thursday, 15 May 2014
The 2014 swim season is under way in the East Bay Regional Park District, with a place to cool off not far from your home, whether in Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Hours of operation, fees and lifeguard services vary from park to park. You can access a full range of information by visiting the
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