By Don Dunning | November 23, 2008
In the fall of 2007, one of my clients emailed a pest control report to me asking for my advice. It indicated an active powder post beetle infestation. As I have personally had a bad experience with this destructive insect, I recommended she have the pest control operator do a chemical treatment to eliminate the […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | November 16, 2008
This past Friday, on behalf of the Oakland Association of Realtors (OAR), I visited the East Oakland Community Project (EOCP), AKA “Crossroads,” and installed a “Sharing Closet” sign outside their room designated for donations to the residents. As I discussed in a previous blog, EOCP is the largest homeless shelter in Alameda County. While sitting […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | November 14, 2008
The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) has just added a new information service to its Web site sharing great tips and ideas on how to green your home, office and life. “At Home with Green”™ includes an index of green resources, terminology and principles. It also offers information on buying a green home, greening an […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | November 7, 2008
Yesterday, I showed an Oakland house in a very popular area. This neighborhood has long commanded a premium because of its proximity to one of the best shopping districts. At the height of our past seller’s market, however, there were numerous red flags regarding pricing that buyers, and their agents, ignored. One danger signal I […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | November 6, 2008
Yesterday, I received a call from a fellow asking for advice for his friend. He said she was having mortgage payment problems and wanted to know who she should call to help her deal with her lender. Given her situation, I warned him how, in southern California, some people are getting ripped off by shysters […]
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