Category Archives: Around the house

Insurance Scam?… or???

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mirjam

As we all know, news sells because it’s catchy and the person writing the headline for a story is usually not the journalist writing the story. With that said, last week one of my buyer clients asked me whether I … Continue reading →

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The Roof over your Head

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Mirjam

Before I moved to California I was under the impression that roofs were either thatched or made of tile. My grandparents had a thatched roof made of reed. This was customary for the older farm houses. I had always lived … Continue reading →

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House on Fire!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mirjam

As mentioned before, in Sonoma County, it is cheaper to buy than to rent. BUT there is a major difference between being the tenant vs being the OWNER… When renting, the landlord is ultimately responsible/liable for the house/asset. In the … Continue reading →

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Banks not supporting Energy Independence Program

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Mirjam

As Kermit in Sesame street sang: ‘It’s not easy being green’ Sonoma County in general has been promoting lowering our dependence on fossil fuels for a while now. Not only in big things but also in small things like using … Continue reading →

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Insurance and Real Estate on Sale

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Mirjam

Right now it is common in Sonoma County to buy a property below the value of what it would cost to rebuild… OK let’s read this again: it is more expensive to build a home than to buy one that … Continue reading →

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It’s the Law!!!

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mirjam

When moving to a new country the first thing to deal with is the difference in the laws. Traffic law is usually the first one: when you rent a car and drive of the airport parking lot. Yours truly has … Continue reading →

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Keep the Gutters Clean

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Mirjam

Earlier this week we did a pest inspection on a cute older house, built in the early 1920′s. The family had lived there for a very long time. A couple raised 4 daughters in that house, he passed away when … Continue reading →

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Is Your Kitchen Green?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Mirjam

A lot of homeowners think that going green means less comfort… Watch a video to see some of the sustainable products home owners are incorporating into their kitchens. Should you have plans to remodel your kitchen, don’t discard the ‘green … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning!

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Mirjam

The spring is in the air, trees are blossoming, it’s beautiful. Although it will be a rainy weekend, it’s beautiful outside, perfect for some wine tasting -> just an excuse to drive through the county side, enjoy the scenery and … Continue reading →

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