Create a Patio or Walkway Using Paving Stones
Creating a walkway or patio out of paving stones can add aesthetic appeal to a property. Pavers are less permanent than concrete and decking. As a result, it is [Read More...]
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The Five Shades of Pisco
It seems innocent enough, clear and often sweetly aromatic like wine. But at 80 proof or so, don’t be fooled by this lush Latin import: there’s a lot more to [Read More...]
American River Bike Trail Makes USA Today’s Top Urban Bike Trails List
Although they lag behind their European counterparts, American cities are becoming more and more bike friendly. A growing number are launching bike sharing schemes—New [Read More...]
LAKE REAL ESTATE BOOMING
Sales are up dramatically last twelve months ended July 31, 2013 over the same period ended July 31, 2012. Home sales are up 62.1%; condominium sales are up 68.7%. Three [Read More...]
Gas Prices Fall and Travel Rates Rise for 2013 Labor Day Weekend
AAA predicted that nearly 4 million Californians will travel over the upcoming Labor Day weekend, a 6 percent increase over last year. AAA said more than 3.9 million will [Read More...]
Last Week’s Economic News
By Bill Bartok Mortgage Advisor | Stanford Mortgage | Click Here to Contact Bill In economic news this week; The economy is still treading along and the Fed has to begin [Read More...]
Regional Pact Offers Best Chance to Keep Tahoe Blue
Nevada and California have stepped back from the brink of breaking up the two-state compact to protect Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the world once famed for its [Read More...]
What’s Happening in Housing?
The breakneck pace of home price growth from earlier this year appears to be slowing—and that’s not necessarily bad news if you are still looking for a home. Home prices [Read More...]
Tips at Tablet Shopping
A little over one-third of U.S. adult consumers have a tablet—and over half (55%) have a smartphone that can run many of the same apps. If your family hasn’t [Read More...]
National Rum Punch Day Sept. 20 | Recipe
Football season kicks off this month, but that doesn’t mean you have to be glued to the TV screen. Let the guys get their game on while you organize a girlfriend [Read More...]
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