| did you know these FAST FACTS from the california association of realtor (C.A.r.)?
Calif. median home price: April 2013:
Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: April 2013: Decreased 3.7 percent from a revised 126.5 in March to 121.7 in April
Calif. Traditional Housing AffordabilityIndex: First Quarter 2013: 44 percent (Source: C.A.R.) Mortgage rates: Week ending 6/6/2013 (Source: Freddie Mac)
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
California Real Estate FAST FACTS
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Southern California Homes Are At All Time High
In the month of May, Southern California had it's biggest price gain in nine years which puts sales at a seven-year high!
Last month, home purchases jumped 19.5 percent from the year before. The median price paid for all new and resale houses and condos in the six-county region increased by 24.7 percent.
Due to the low mortgage rates and thin inventory of home for sale, the real estate market is in full recovery.
Of course, there is speculation of whether we have entered another housing bubble. Remember that the prices are heating up because of the low inventory and housing is becoming an attractive investment for many home buyers.
Source: Daily News Los Angeles
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
LEED Platinum 100 year old Craftsman Home in Venice
When I talk to my friends and family about LEED homes, they think that the homes are modern style and very "compact." i'm here to say that LEED is a method of using our local resources that are in our community. Take this beautiful craftsman style home that is 100 years old!!
The owner/architect loves Venice because walkability of the city has. The 1,700-square-foot remodel involved gutting and opening up the existing first-floor house. They added a second-floor master suite. The finished house hosts two baths and three bedrooms, one of which is in what used to be the attic.
The backyard is a formalized version of a natural world where native plants are aesthetically pleasing and serve a function, conserving water and providing sustenance for native animals.
To improve energy performance, this passive solar house has carefully-placed windows, solar tubes, and skylights. All new walls are 2×6 and installed insulation per Quality Installation of Insulation guidelines. The home features high-efficiency appliances, ENERGY STAR lighting (95% LED lights), and a 4-kW solar array that produces a power surplus 10 months of the year. Overall energy strategies resulted in 53% greater efficiency than Title 24.
Instead of buying new floors, the existing Douglas fir floors were restored. They selected high recycled content products, including exterior siding, bathroom tiles, concrete countertops, insulation, and foundation. 76% of construction waste was diverted from landfill.
To reduce water use, two cisterns collect 800 gallons of rainwater. One cistern is used to water a fruit orchard; the other is open and used as fish habitat and a water source for the cut-flower garden. A large swale in the backyard collects more than 850 gallons of rainwater. A greywater recycling system pumps water to riparian trees and a banana crescent. The landscaping is composed of 91% California native plants, which are naturally drought-tolerant and provide habitat for native species, and 84% of the site is permeable.
For more information, go to USGBC.org
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Father's Day Recipes, gifts, and party ideas
On Pinterest, view our favorite Father's Day recipes, handmade gifts, and party ideas
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Looking to give your home a tiny facelift? Try LED Modern House Number 5"
Details:
The Modern LED House Number 5" inch in brushed aluminum are modern architectural LED House and building number sign system.
The LED Aluminum House Numbers are made from a solid piece of aluminum that is CNC machined and finished in brushed finish with an anodized surface treatment for prolonged exterior usage.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
15 Door Knocker Designs - Like or Leave Alone?
by Yvette Betancourt
When you visit someone, the first impression of that home is created as soon as you reach the entrance. Naturally, the same thing happens for your guests as well. Check out these unique door knockers that can create a lasting impression.
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