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Benefits of a Green Santa Cruz Home
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 1:01am. 0 Views, 0 Comments.
If you’re thinking of building a new home, you should consider incorporating some green building practices or materials into your plans. Green building designs can include anything from using recycled materials to installing a rainwater collection system outside your home.
Here are just a few reasons why a green home is better for your health, your bank account and the environment:
• Better health. Surprisingly, indoor air pollution from toxic materials and cleaning products is usually far worse than outdoor air pollution. This aggravates conditions like asthma and allergies. Green homes tend to have better ventilation and fewer problems with mold and mildew. A simple switch to toxin-free building materials and cleaning products makes everyone breathe…
Before Painting Your Santa Cruz Home For Sale
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 1:01am. 5 Views, 0 Comments.
Nothing makes a Santa Cruz home for sale look better than a new coat of paint. Many people are intimidated by the thought of painting the exterior of their home, and hire someone else to do it. But, you can do it yourself, with these easy steps:
Getting Your House Ready to Paint
The first thing that you’ll need to do is inspect the house. Look at all the walls, under the eaves and around the doorframe and windows. Check for peeling paint, mildew and rough surfaces.
You’ll need to gather a few tools before getting to the repairs and putting your Santa Cruz home up for sale:
• Power-washer
• 2-3” inch putty knife
• 2-3” inch pull scraper
• Wire brush
• Sander
• Chlorine bleach
Preparing the Surface
Power-wash the walls so you'll have a clean surface. You don’t…
How to Find Your Dream Home in Santa Cruz Foreclosures
Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 8:01am. 65 Views, 0 Comments.
No doubt you’ve heard about the soaring number of Santa Cruz foreclosures. If you're thinking that now would be a good time to jump on the Santa Cruz real estate bandwagon by purchasing a foreclosure, here are a few tips to help you find (and buy) your dream home.
Arrange for Financing
Know how much home you can afford so you can determine your price range. You don’t want to waste any time looking at property that won’t fit your financial needs. If you do, you might even miss the deal you’re looking for. Many lenders will pre-qualify you. The process doesn’t take long and you’ll be able to look at Santa Cruz foreclosures with confidence.
Get a List of Santa Cruz Foreclosures.
Most banks and other lenders have a list of their properties that are in…
