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How to Reduce Air Pollution from Wood Burning Fireplaces
A wood-burning fireplace can cause pollution and be harmful to lungs. But with some small changes, a home owner can make a big difference. Here are some tips to help reduce pollution from a wood-burning fireplace:read more
Wood-Burning Fireplace Ban Coming
In an effort to further clean up air quality, wood-burning fireplaces as of March 9 no longer will be legal in newly constructed homes within the jurisdiction of the Air Quality Management District. In many instances, they are already outlawed in remodels.read more
Other Findings from Realtors' '2008-2009 State of the Housing Market' Report
Distressed properties sold during 2008 had a median sales price of $330,000, a median price per square foot of $197, and a median size of 1,600 square feet.read more
Beware of Advance Pay Scams - Loan Modification Help Available
Consumer information sheets detailing the various mortgage modification programs available through large lenders and government entities are now available through the website of the California Association of Realtors. C.A.R. also has created an easy-to-use reference chart about available programs.read more
Foreclosure: Free brochure helps strapped homeowners
Prioritizing which bills to pay and which ones can wait a while longer is one of dozens of tips discussed in a brochure designed to offer practical advise to anyone confronting the prospect of losing their home through foreclosure.read more
Automatic reassessment could cut your property tax bill
the Assessor's Office says that this year it will be proactive in reviewing single-family homes and condominiums that were purchased between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2007.
The assessor will look at sales of comparable properties that sold near the lien date, Jan. 1, 2008. If the market value is less than the assessed value indicated on an owner's 2007-08 tax bill, the assessed value will be reduced accordingly. An application will not be necessary.
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Seniors need to be wary of con artists
Home owners facing mortgage payment problems too often are easy prey for con artists and senior citizens in particular need to be extremely vigilant.read more
2008 -- A Year to Remember Rising home sales, falling values, financial meltdown
Rising home sales, declining home prices, stricter loan underwriting standards, and the financial market meltdown made 2008 an extremely turbulent year for California's housing market. Goodbye 2008 and good riddance. Here's hoping that 2009 sees a more stable market and more prosperous times. read more
Do NOT pay advance fees: Property Tax, Loan Modification Scams Flourish
Notices from companies promising to help homeowners reduce their property taxes or win a loan modification are flooding mailboxes. Some of the offers are legitimate, but many are scams and consumers should be on high alert especially if they are asked to pay an advance fee. read more
Santa Clarita Valley: Vacant House Check Program
In partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's Crime Prevention Unit recently launched a program to safeguard vacant homes and commercial sites.read more
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