Do you know where I am?

Do you know where I am?

Who can tell me what famous location is pictured here?

Can you name the title of the sitcom(s) that were filmed here? 

Were there more than one sitcom that was filmed here?

 Hint: There were a few episodes which were filmed on-location in Hawaii.

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PREPARING YOUR HOME TO SELL

PREPARING YOUR HOME

Pre-Marketing Checklist 

Fully preparing your home for sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, some of which are suggested below.

Outdoors 

• Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and replace dead plants. 
• Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should be clean and in good shape. 
• Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and entryway are free of clutter.

Exterior 

• Check to make sure the house numbers, mailbox and exterior lighting are in good condition. 
• Touch-up with fresh paint as needed. 
• Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage. 
• Repair loose trim, drain pipes and fencing. 
• Clean stains and window screens.

Garage 

• Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves. 
• Clean the floor.

Living Areas

• Apply fresh paint as needed. Think about brightening your interiors with neutral-toned paint. 
• Clean draperies and carpets. 
• Replace burned out light bulbs.

Kitchen 

• Sinks, appliances, and countertops should sparkle. 
• Remove any clutter. 
• Wax the floor. 
• Clean the oven, range and other appliances. 
• Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary. 

Bathrooms 

• Clean mirrors, glass, chrome and porcelain surfaces. 
  
• Replace shower curtain if necessary. 
• Fix any faucet drips or leaks. 
• Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary. 

Closets 

• Doors and drawers should open and close easily. 
• Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks. 
• Shoes and clothes should be neatly arranged.

Overall 

• Check the basics around the house. It takes just a minute to check all doors, windows and cabinets to make sure they don't stick, squeak or are too loose. 
• Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall and mantle. 
• Clean your furnace and water heater, so buyers know they are looking at a house that has been well maintained.

You may also want to check out Tricks of Trade Before Selling Your Home 

for more great ideas for Preparing Your Property To Sell.

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Izabella Lipetski
BayFamilyHomes.com

Direct: (510) 506-2072

CalBRE #: 01372992

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7 Reasons Why You Need a Home Inspection

7 Reasons Why You Need a Home Inspection

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1. Mold and Mildew
If mold and mildew issue occurs, a homeowner should react immediately. If ignored, it can cost $1000s in repairs. There have been cases where the homeowner actually covers the mold and mildew in order to avoid the costly repairs. A home inspection can protect you from this costly mistake.

2. Moisture
When shopping for homes, you more than likely will not be entering the crawl space yourself. Moisture in the walls and floors may deteriorate materials under the flooring that you can't see and attract insects - so beware!

3. Roof and Chimney
You aren't able to see the roof and chimney while you are viewing the home. What is there to see? The shingles could be rotted, the chimney could have a blockage which could create a health hazard or even the chimney brick may have damage.

4. Electricity
It's important to have the electricity to be checked to ensure the circuit breakers and systems are up to date. 

5. Heating & Cooling
Heating and cooling units are expensive. Your units need to be efficient and up to standards. Without an inspection, you could be looking at some uncomfortable nights and an uncomfortable wallet.

Home Inspections save you money.

6. Foundation
When looking at a home, you can see the outside of the foundation, but is it solid? Is the structure crumbling on the inside or is it good for another ten years? Not worth the risk.

7. Appliances
Do you know how to tell how old appliances are? How about a hot water heater? Are the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in working order? Garbage disposal?




Also, take time to check out the Top Tricks of the Trade Before Selling Your Home

Izabella Lipetski
Your Satisfaction Is My Success

www.BayFamilyHomes.com

Direct: (510) 506-2072

CalBRE #: 01372992
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Benefits of owning a home...

The big 3 benefits of owning a home.

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What's so great about owning a home? Equity. You're going to spend money for a place to live no matter what, right? It's best to build equity for yourself rather than for your landlord.   Lower monthly housing costs. Lock in a low monthly mortgage payment that will never go up.   Tax benefits. As a homeowner, you can deduct mortgage interest and property taxes from your income. Talk to your tax professional for details.

So, are you ready to start enjoying the benefits of homeownership? Call me!

Izabella Lipetski
Your Satisfaction Is My Success

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Direct: (510) 506-2072

CalBRE #: 01372992

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💥🚨💥CALIFORNIA CANCELS TSUNAMI WATCH💥🚨💥

💥🚨💥CALIFORNIA CANCELS TSUNAMI WATCH💥🚨💥

Credits:Origninally Shared from the La Jolla, CA Patch / by Kristina Houck, Patch Staff

CALIFORNIA – The National Weather Service has canceled a tsunami watch for the California coast following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Alaska. An initial tsunami watch covered the coast from the California border with Mexico to the Washington border with British Columbia.

The earthquake struck at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday – 1:31 a.m. Pacific Standard Time – about 175 miles southeast of the city of Kodiak, the main city on Kodiak Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 8.2, but officials have since downgraded it to a 7.9-magnitude quake. A series of aftershocks followed the quake.

The tsunami watch was canceled for the California coast, as well as the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon, at 4:16 a.m. A tsunami was generated as a result of the earthquake, weather officials said, but it does not pose a threat to California. Some areas may see small sea level changes, according to weather officials.

NWS Seattle

✔@NWSSeattle

Tsunami watch for WA/OR/CA coastal areas has been canceled. #wawx

4:16 AM - Jan 23, 2018

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NWS Bay Area

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The NWS Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the Tsunami Watch for California. A Tsunami was generated by this event, but does not pose a threat to California. Some areas may see small sea level changes.#CAwx

4:16 AM - Jan 23, 2018

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Izabella Lipetski
BayFamilyHomes.com

Direct: (510) 506-2072

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