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626 Vivian Drive Livermore Ca

Fabulous home in a super neighborhood! You will not find a nicer piece of Livermore Real Estate in this price range. Everything is done. All you have to do is move in.

Updated kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring. That is not all, this home also features a stunning backyard, perfect for your large family fun days together. 2 arbors, built in BBQ, in ground pool with raised wall and water feature.

Walk to several local parks including the local BMX centre and also the local ACE train station. Handy for Lawrence Livermore Lab. You owe it to yourself to see this house before you make a decision. $599,950. Call Gordon 925 202 5497 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              925 202 5497      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  www.626vivian.com.

Before you attempt a Short sale…do this!

Short selling your property is not a quick and easy task. In fact it is a lengthy

and often frustrating process.  It is amazing to me how many potential homesellers are confused and misinformed about tax and legal consequencies of a short sale.

The web is full of information not always accurate about the process. I am not an accountant nor lawyer and as a Real estate Broker unable to provide legal or tax advice, and it its exactly that that any seller should seek first. Always consult with your tax advisor and a knowleadgeable lagagal representative before you do anything. Every homeowners situation is different and unique and so what may be right for your neighbor is not correct for you.

I recommend a one hour consulation with a local law firm such as Randick Tooliatos. They have  short sale specialists  that will provide accurate and informative legal advice. Do this first and avoid issues later.

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Livermore school news

COMING SOON – 2011 LVJUSD SCIENCE ODYSSEY
The 10th annual LVJUSD Science Odyssey is coming. Registration forms are due Friday, January 28, 2011. Registration Form – Spanish, Event Dates – Spanish, Event Guidelines – Spanish, Photo Contest – Spanish

Next Revolution in Real Estate is here!

I’m so old I remember a time before cell phones, before computers, before fax machines even. With each new implementation a mini revolution in the way our business is handled takes place.

Today we have paperless transactions. Email signatures will save buyers and sellers from having to print sign and find a fax machine.
This is huge. This means that you could digitally esign the offer to sell your Livermore house anywhere your smart phone can get a signal, on a beach in Hawaii say. Accomplish in minutes what used to take days, and lower stress to boot. Now that’s what I call a revolution!

Rising prices carry all homes

Prices in pleasanton rose 5% in 2010 (Median Price). Will this be a lasting trend?

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Do you have a tree in your front yard?

If you have a tree in your front yard in Pleasanton and if the roots are beginning to raise up the sidewalk then lookout! You may be in for an expensive visit from the city streets dept!

Recently a homeowner on LinGate Court in Pleasanton was presented with a bill for repairing a sidewalk damaged by tree roots of over $7000!

Budget constraints are forcing the City of Pleasanton to begin charging homeowners for these repairs, which up until

recently were done at no cost. Trees affected are those that are on your yard side of the sidewalk, trees in median strips

are unaffected by this new policy.

Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors – Placement of Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors Important

Fall approaches, do you have your C02 detectors? Do you have them in the correct location?….

Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors – Placement of Carbon Monoxide CO Detectors Important.

21 Tips from Burglars

A community service officer at the Pleasanton Police Department found this interesting list online and forwarded it out to local homeowners. Its a compilation of comments made by convicted burglars. Some interesting insights into how they pick their targets and how we can all avoid being one!:

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom—and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door—understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather .

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. Don’t take me up on it.

10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids rooms.

12. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it;s not bolted down, I;ll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. Find it at faketv.com.

14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

16. I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.

17. I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

18. I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It’s easier than you think to look up your address.

20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.

21. If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

Stay safe!

Tips to Keep Your Central Air Running Well | RISMedia

Tips to Keep Your Central Air Running Well By Charles Furlough, vice president, Pillar To Post Home Inspections August 11, 2010—As the summer sun continues to heat up the country, homeowners are taking full advantage of their central air conditioner units. Charles Furlough, vice president, Pillar To Post Home Inspections offers the following tips to keep your air conditioner running smoothly this summer.Keep It Clear:The big AC unit outside your house is called the condenser. This equipment actually cools the liquid in the coils of your AC. Cooler coils mean cooler air in your house.You’ll want to keep the area around the condenser clear of grass, bushes, leaves and just about everything else so that the fan gets the maximum amount of airflow. Ensure there is nothing blocking the vents or around the unit for one or two feet in every direction.Keep It Clean:Turn off the power to the unit before cleaning. Check that the interior is free of debris on the inside and outside. Most units can be cleaned with a hose sprayed from the top down, washing any dirt or debris from the inside. Remove one side panel of the outside unit and then take a broom or rake and remove any leftover debris or leaves that have been washed down to the bottom.Coils can be damaged fairly easily, so spraying them down with water usually is sufficient.Keep It Cool:The U.S. Department of Energy recommends shading your central AC unit so that it doesn’t have to work as hard to cool the coils inside the unit. Planting a shade tree near but not too close the unit can help keep the unit cool and running efficiently. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, this one action could save you up to 10% on your cooling bill.Keep It Consistent:Turning the AC unit on and off can wear down interior switches and potentially damage the thermostat. Instead, set the thermostat temperature and let the air conditioning catch up and do its job without interference.An automatic thermostat can be programmed to change the temperature when the home is typically empty during the day. This money-saving idea also saves energy, since the house won’t be as cool when no one is at home.Keep the central air conditioner fan on AUTO and not ON all the time. These systems are meant to cycle on their own terms and keeping the furnace fan ON all the time could actually blow warm air back into the home.Keep It Maintained:Check the air filter and replace it a little more often than usual. In addition to the filter, look around for any leaks in the hoses or air ducts. Loose ducts with small gaps and tiny air leaks around older duct work can severely diminish the AC’s efficiency.Keep It Charged and Serviced:A professional technician can tell if the refrigerant should be recharged or if other system elements need replacing. Consider having a full service on your AC unit every year or two. The money recovered in energy savings and peace of mind during those hot summer days will easily compensate for the incremental cost.For more information, visit www.pillartopost.com.

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