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California Solar Center
The California Solar Center has compiled a list of financial incentives offered for using alternative energy sources.
Reuse Building Materials
Discover how you can help recycle construction and deconstruction products.
New Fannie Mae Guidelines
Effective March 1, 2009, Fannie Mae will start once again financing up to 10 properties for investors in order to help with lending recovery. Find out what this means for you.
Wall Street Journal
National and International Real Estate trends and news.
Go Green
Everyone has ideas about greening residential real estate, but what about commercial investment property going green. Share your experiences or questions…comment here!
House of Representatives
Learn about the Bills currently on the table and how to voice your opinions.
Pool and Spa Safety Laws
Pool Safety Laws and information including the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 USC 8004.
California Assembly Bill 392
March 5, 2011 – AB 392 is an amendment to the Ralph M Brown Act, it concerns local assembly meetings. This bill seeks to guarantee that information regarding matters to be discussed at an assembly meeting be available to the public prior to the meeting. The bill aims to increase transparency in local
government, as well as provide citizens with ample time and information to participate in local assembly meetings.
Current law requires that an agenda for each local assembly meeting be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. It is not permissible to discuss items which are not included in this agenda posting during the meeting.
AB 392 proposes to extend the 72 hour rule to include writings that pertain to an agenda item. This means that any writings that relate to the item to be discussed must also be posted for the public at least 72 hours before the meeting. Only written materials that were submitted before the 72 hour deadline will be permissible to site at the assembly meeting. Additionally, this bill proposes that the posted agenda and related writings must be available on the agencies’ website (if any), thus guaranteeing greater accessibility to the information.
As of press time, AB 392 is awaiting a vote. To find out more about the bill and its current status – Click Here
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REAL ESTATE
West Hollywood 3 Bedroom
Cute cottage with lovely front and backyards at 362 Huntley Drive. This charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath is located on a cul de sac between La Cienega and San Vicente. $773,000. See the MLS for more info
Development Opportunity or SFR on Culver Blvd
Culver City home at $549,000. Great Starter House… Priced Right With Nice Backyard & Mature Trees. Across From Bike/Pedestrian Path. Close To Freeways, Shopping, Public Transportation. Or Hold & Develop This R4 Property Later (Buyer To Confirm Current Zoning W/City). Court Confirmation Not Required
Santa Monica Extends Smoking Ban into Residential Territory
February, 2009- Santa Monica is known for its already severe anti-smoking legislation. City Council has passed further measures to safeguard residents against secondhand smoke. The new law regulates smoking in common areas of multi-family residences including apartment buildings and condos. Victims of secondhand smoke can file a civil action which can award them up to $100 in damages or order legal injunction. It is necessary that the victim of secondhand smoke attempts to reach a solution with the smoker and provides written notice before these matters are brought to court. Some tenants rights organizations feel that this bill goes too far into regulating residents lives, while some health organizations feel that these anti-smoking measures are too soft. This reaction is par for the course with the polarizing smoking issue.
Beverly Glen Condo
This extra large bright unit offers great flow for entertaining and you can’t beat the location. The condo is centrally located near bus stops, and minutes from the Rancho Park Golf Course, recreation center, Westfield shopping malls (Westside & Century City), movie theaters,
Westwood Village, UCLA, and a variety of neighborhood restaurants, shops and services. Huge living room with wet bar & fireplace opens up to huge seating area, separate dining area, and adjacent kitchen. Building offers controlled access, elevator, pool, and spa.
Investment Opportunities in Corona del Mar
There are uniques opportunities in this upscale community where duplex/condo conversions provide investment opportunities for the small investor. Corona del Mar is a fashionable beachside Orange County community with dazzling residential properties as well impressive shopping and entertainment options. Explore Corona del Mar