Cell Phone Numbers Went Public June 2010!

Cell Phone Numbers Went Public June 2010!
I just received my first telemarketer call on my cell phone.  Uh uh, no thank you.  I immediately registered my number.
REMINDER……  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.
…. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call [...]

Your Meter Just Got Smarter

PG&E just got a little smarter.  By now your gas and/or electric meter has been upgraded.  It is designed to improve the service the PG&E provides.  Some of the features include:

Remote energy usage reading by PG&E
Allows you to view hourly and daily energy usage
Faster problem resolution
Faster power restoration
Energy alerts via text, email or phone
A positive [...]

Transfer Taxes for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Many cities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties impose a point of sale ordinance on real property.  The chart below will show which cities will impose a transfer tax. 
Both Alameda County and Contra Costa County have a county transfer tax of $1.10/$1,000.
Example: If the sales price of a house in Berkeley is $500,000 then the seller can expect to [...]

April 2010 Price and Sales Report for California

Quick Facts:
• Existing, single-family home sales decreased 8.1 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted rate of 483,830 units on an annualized basis compared with April 2009.
• The statewide median price of an existing single-family home increased 21 percent in April to $306,230, compared with April 2009.
Click here for a link to the April report [...]

New Renovation Rule on Older Homes in the East Bay

It’s the law!
Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Always ask to see your contractor’s certification.
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating six square feet or more of painted [...]