2nd Annual Veteran’s Day “Bridging Generations” Event Monday, November 12th, 10am-12pm Veteran’s Park (next to FV library, 17635 Los Alamos Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708) The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9557 and its Ladies Auxiliary. They have partnered with Girl Scout Troop 1121 who will offer fun patriotic…
November 12, 2012 Annual Veterans Day Ceremony @ FV Veteran’s Park
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Millennial Generation: Housing Desires & Rental Needs
Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers 78 million to 56 million by the year 2030. The Millennials (those born 1980-1995, approximately) share some specific desires regarding their housing needs. Some young people can’t qualify for a loan or can’t afford a down payment and must rent. Others can afford to buy a home but opt to rent while they find their place in the…
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A Clean Kitchen Secret…
Grease and dirt build up on kitchen cabinets and backsplashes over time and use. To clean your cabinets, first heat a damp sponge in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until it’s hot. Put on a pair of rubber gloves, spray the cabinets with a vinegar/water solution containing orange oil ($4), then wipe off the cleaner with the hot sponge. Wipe in the…
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5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal
If your home’s curb appeal makes a great first impression, everyone — including potential homebuyers — will want to see what’s inside. Check out these simple, low-cost improvements that you can do in a day, a week, or a month. 1.Create perfect symmetry. Symmetry is not only pleasing to the eye, it’s also the simplest…
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Stay Organized
Chances are you have heard of “staging” but we want to break it down for our neighbors. “Staging” is the process of preparing a home for sale via de-cluttering, depersonalizing and neutralizing, among other techniques. Staging, repairing and generally prepping your home for sale is quite important in today’s Real Estate market. So how do…
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If It Sounds Too Good: Top 6 Mortgage Mistakes
During the 2007-2009 financial crisis, the US economy crumbled because of a problem with mortgage foreclosures. Borrowers allover the nation had trouble paying their mortgages. At the time, eight out of10 borrowers were trying to refinance their mortgages. Even high-end homeowners were having trouble with foreclosures. Why were so many citizens having trouble with their…