I saw this text on a sticker:
Heaven is Where:
The Police are British,
The Chefs are Italian,
The Mechanics are German,
The Lovers are French
and It's all organized by the Swiss.
Hell is Where:
The Police are German,
The Chefs are British,
The Mechanics are French,
The Lovers are Swiss
and It's all organized by the Italians
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
GREEN TIPS
Green Tip of the Week: More drought tipsCalifornians may face water rationing this summer. In response, the California Landscape Contractors Association has provided tips for use by homeowners and businesses.
Do not use high nitrogen fertilizers during a drought. They encourage growth but the plants will need more water.
Heavily mulch all flower and soil beds. Mulch helps keep water in the soil.
Do not use rocks/gravel because they add heat to the soil and moisture evaporates faster.
Mow grass higher to promote deeper root growth and hold more moisture.
Aerate the lawn and fill the holes with compost so the water can infiltrate deeper.
Do not use high nitrogen fertilizers during a drought. They encourage growth but the plants will need more water.
Heavily mulch all flower and soil beds. Mulch helps keep water in the soil.
Do not use rocks/gravel because they add heat to the soil and moisture evaporates faster.
Mow grass higher to promote deeper root growth and hold more moisture.
Aerate the lawn and fill the holes with compost so the water can infiltrate deeper.
Real Estate FACTS as per April 22, 2009
Calif. median home price - February 09: $247,590(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $715,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: High Desert $121,970(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 08: 59 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 4/16/09 30-yr. fixed: 4.82% Fees/points: 0.6% 15-yr. fixed: 4.48% Fees/points: 0.6% 1-yr. adjustable: 4.91% Fees/points: 0.7% (Source: Freddie Mac)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $715,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 09: High Desert $121,970(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 08: 59 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 4/16/09 30-yr. fixed: 4.82% Fees/points: 0.6% 15-yr. fixed: 4.48% Fees/points: 0.6% 1-yr. adjustable: 4.91% Fees/points: 0.7% (Source: Freddie Mac)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Santa Clarita crime drops to 4-year low
Serious offenses fall 14%, but robbery, assault on the rise.
Crime in Santa Clarita Valley hit a four-year low in 2008, according to statistics released by Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station.
Crime in the city of Santa Clarita and the unincorporated area patrolled by the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station decreased by nearly 14 percent, officials said.
The majority of serious crimes - including homicides, forcible rapes and burglaries - were down overall compared with 2007, but there were some increases in robbery and aggravated assault.
Capt. Anthony La Berge of the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station says: "We continue to keep our community a safe place to live, work and play. We continue to drive home that message - Not in Santa Clarita - to those who might commit crime here."
La Berge credits the decrease to several factors including targeted gang enforcement and increased communications with residents through e-mail, the stations's Web site, the media, homeowners associations and Neighborhood Watch groups. Plus, deputies continued their intervention work with at-risk youths.
But La Berge admits that the hard work isn't over. "Now the biggest challenge we have is dealing with a troubled ecenomy, troubled housing and job markets that can heighten both domestic and bysiness tensions," he said.
Jerry.Berrios, Daily News.
Crime in Santa Clarita Valley hit a four-year low in 2008, according to statistics released by Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station.
Crime in the city of Santa Clarita and the unincorporated area patrolled by the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station decreased by nearly 14 percent, officials said.
The majority of serious crimes - including homicides, forcible rapes and burglaries - were down overall compared with 2007, but there were some increases in robbery and aggravated assault.
Capt. Anthony La Berge of the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station says: "We continue to keep our community a safe place to live, work and play. We continue to drive home that message - Not in Santa Clarita - to those who might commit crime here."
La Berge credits the decrease to several factors including targeted gang enforcement and increased communications with residents through e-mail, the stations's Web site, the media, homeowners associations and Neighborhood Watch groups. Plus, deputies continued their intervention work with at-risk youths.
But La Berge admits that the hard work isn't over. "Now the biggest challenge we have is dealing with a troubled ecenomy, troubled housing and job markets that can heighten both domestic and bysiness tensions," he said.
Jerry.Berrios, Daily News.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Mortgage Protection Program
C.A.R. launches mortgage protection plan for first-time home buyers
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today launched the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program (C.A.R.H.A.F. MPP), for first-time home buyers.Through the Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program, first-time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to receive $1,500 per month, for six months, to help make their mortgage payments. A qualified co-buyer also can participate in the program, and receive a monthly benefit of $750 per month for up to six months. Program benefits also include coverage for accidental disability and a $10,000 death benefit. C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund is dedicating $1 million toward its Mortgage Protection Program, and estimates that as many as 3,000 families will benefit from the program this year.
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The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today launched the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program (C.A.R.H.A.F. MPP), for first-time home buyers.Through the Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program, first-time home buyers who lose their jobs due to layoffs may be eligible to receive $1,500 per month, for six months, to help make their mortgage payments. A qualified co-buyer also can participate in the program, and receive a monthly benefit of $750 per month for up to six months. Program benefits also include coverage for accidental disability and a $10,000 death benefit. C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund is dedicating $1 million toward its Mortgage Protection Program, and estimates that as many as 3,000 families will benefit from the program this year.
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