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		<title>5 Ways to Sabotage Your Mortgage Approval</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No buyer intentionally sabotages their mortgage approval but there are 5 ways to sabotage your mortgage approval by mistake. Change jobs &#8211; even if it&#8217;s for more money.  I know this seems odd because you would think that mortgage lenders would be pleased with a higher income but income is only one part of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inexpensive Bathroom Upgrade</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your bathroom looking a little tired?  This inexpensive bathroom upgrade will give your bathroom a new, versatile look. Update the light fixture(s), add a water-conserving faucet, new matching towel bars and toilet paper holder.  Satin Nickel and Rubbed Oil Bronze are the current finish preferences.  The combination of these items can be purchased for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New CA Law Requires Water Conserving Plumbing Fixture Retrofit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[California Civil Code Section 1101.5 requires that that all noncompliant (i.e. not water conserving) plumbing fixtures shall be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures no later than January 1, 2019.  This includes kitchen and bathroom faucets, showerheads, toilets, hot water heaters, etc. so if you plan to replace any plumbing fixtures, make sure to purchase water-conserving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Have a Mortgage Prequalification or Mortgage Preapproval?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Buying Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tips for buying a home]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a mortgage prequalification or a mortgage preapproval from your mortgage lender? The terms are now used interchangeably so it is very difficult for buyers to know if they are legitimately approved for mortgage financing to buy a home. Don&#8217;t lose your dream home because you don&#8217;t know! The most common and easiest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Stage Your Home to Sell?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Selling Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presale Preparation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home sellers often balk at the cost of staging their home to sell.  While we, as Realtors, see the Before and After transformations on a daily basis, it can be very difficult for sellers to imagine the end result and understand why it&#8217;s important. To encourage you to read the entire article, I&#8217;m going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Favorite Cleaning Products and Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we help sellers prepare to sell, we have discovered (or stumbled upon) some very effective cleaning products and tips.  Let&#8217;s start with our favorite cleaning products: Sprayway Glass Cleaner &#8211; this glass cleaner doesn&#8217;t have ammonia and doesn&#8217;t leave streaks.  Use this to clean your light fixtures as well as your windows. Zep Professional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Total Closing Costs When Buying a Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Buying Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Financing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Closing Costs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because there are a significant number of required fees, it is important for you to understand the Total Closing Costs When Buying a Home before writing an offer.  Please note, this article is written for home buyers in the Northern California market. The total costs required when buying a home can be put in five [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clean Your Smoke Alarm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know you should clean your smoke alarm to ensure that the sensors can operate appropriately? Smoke alarms should be cleaned at least once a month, especially in homes equipped with forced air heating and air-conditioning.  This is a very easy cleaning task which can potentially save your life.  Dust particles from circulating air [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate Renovation Bargains for Buyers With Vision</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Financing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buying and Renovating a Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FHA 203k Rehabiitation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s true that many buyers can&#8217;t see past a home&#8217;s current condition and visualize what it can be but buyers who do have that vision can reap the rewards of numerous Contra Costa real estate bargains. Picture this&#8230;.The house is awful, the kitchen and bathrooms haven&#8217;t been updated in 20 years, the orange shag [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think Energy Efficiency and Sustainability When You Plan Your Home Improvements</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Cutrufelli</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeowner Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficient Homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips for Home Improvement]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Special features in homes that are increasing in popularity focus almost exclusively on energy efficiency, according to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey.  Research projects in California, Oregon and Washington suggest that energy efficiency and sustainability certifications for homes may result in easier sales and higher prices. As a homeowner , whenever [...]]]></description>
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