May
27

April 2010 Price and Sales Report for California

Posted In: Local Market Statistics
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 for median [...]
May
26

New Renovation Rule on Older Homes in the East Bay

Posted In: For Sellers, General Real Estate News, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance
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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 surfaces in a [...]