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Do you know how to turn off the gas?
In light of the recent earthquake, do you know how to turn off the gas? I remember the direction by saying, "You only need to see the red (cross) + in an emergency"--the "+" is the direction of the shut off valve to turn off the gas. More info can be found here-- http://www.pge.com/en/safety/gaselectricsafety/turngasoff/index.page Info on earthquake preparedness-- http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/3234 Stay safe and keep a pair of shoes under your bed!
Bay Area home prices plateauing?
I too see it in this neck of the woods... http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/ci_26336354/bay-area-home-prices-plateau-slowing-sales
New rules for FICO scores
This is great news for consumers who need to share their FICO scores (i.e.: getting a pre-approval letter or loan)...
Anatomy of home buying
I've been asked what a buyer needs to do to purchase a home. I'm sharing an old slide (nothing has changed in this process) that makes the whole process a bit more transparent and understandable. Few notes-- - Research is what you need to do before you start spending your weekends at open houses and touring with a Realtor. Where do you want to live? Who is a great consultant to assist you (hopefully me!), what are you financial limitations and what do you need in a home? Remember: Realtor's shouldn't steer you towards certain areas because of race or any discriminatory purposes. You can look up crime maps on your own so you get an idea of what's happening in the area. - Search is what you do online/driving around/attending open houses/checking out homes with your Realtor. If you need help searching, ask your Realtor (like me). - Offer is one of the hardest parts of the process since it takes 2 parties in agreement to make a contract. - Closing is t