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639 Holland

An Old Fig Garden Estate

A Stunning Old Fig Beauty

Fully Renovated

 3,250 Square Feet

4 Bedroom / 4 Bath

600 Square Foot Guest Cottage

With Full Kitchen and Washer & Dryer Hook-Up

Bright & Open Floor Plan

Newly Remodeled Kitchen With

Viking Appliances, Porcelain Farm Sink & Walk-In Pantry

Beautiful & Spacious Bedrooms

 

 

Family Room

Ready For Entertaining

And a Professionally Landscaped Yard,

All On An Estate Size

Corner Lot...

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Broker's Open House

Wednesday, April 6th

12:00 to 2:00

639 Holland

Old Fig Garden

Fresno, CA

$799,000

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house in Fresno!

 5475 W. River Bottom Avenue

Near Milburn / Alluvial

$279,900

2,008 Square Feet

3 Bdrm / 2 Ba + Office

3 Car Garage

Beautiful Leo Wilson Home Across From the Bluffs

With original owners, this home has been well cared for and has many incredible features...

 Bright & Airy Kitchen with Breakfast Bar

Large Kitchen Nook has Crown Molding,

Tile Flooring, and Space for a Large Table

Master Suite has Gorgeous Hardwood Floors,

a Jetted Tub, and a Walk-In Closet

Additional 2 Bedrooms are Spacious

 + the Office Could be a 4th Bedroom!

Baths Have Upgraded Fixtures

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New California Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Here is information you will want to know…

California Law on Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements

By Christine Bryant, eHow Contributor

updated: June 28, 2010

1.  

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The state of California requires carbon monoxide detectors in all homes.

In May 2010, the state of California enacted a law requiring home owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. According to the California Air Resources Board, 30 to 40 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. The senate bill, also known as the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, states that those deaths were avoidable. According to the bill, the California law will help prevent further deaths and increase awareness.

Timeline

2.     Although the bill was signed into law in 2010, California residents must have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes as of July 1, 2011. This timeline applies only to single-family homes that have appliances that burn fossil fuels or homes that have attached garages or fireplaces. For all other types of housing, such as apartments and hotels, detectors should be in place as of January 1, 2013. Types of fossil fuels include wood, gas and oil.

Detector

3.     According to the senate bill, the detector must sound an audible warning once carbon monoxide is detected. It also must be powered by a battery, or if it is plugged in, have a battery for a backup. The detector also must be certified by national testing labs, such as the Underwriters Laboratories. The packaging on the carbon monoxide detector will state this. If the CO detector is also a smoke detector, it must still meet the above standards and must sound an alarm that is different than the smoke alarm. Carbon monoxide detectors typically can be purchased for about $20 and up.

Exemptions

4.     Although the law targets units that are occupied by humans, the law exempts state and local government property, as well as property owned by the University of California Regents. The law requires local jurisdictions to comply; however, they may amend their current ordinances to fall more in line with the law.

Fines

5.     California law states that anyone who does not comply with the law may face a $200 fine. However, residents will receive a notice of 30 days to correct any violations before they will be fined.

Read more: California Law on Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6674598_california-carbon-monoxide-detector-requirements.html#ixzz1CqSGVJR5

Own a Rental Property...The IRS Needs to Know

Do you own a rental property?

NEW tax laws for 2011 ----

If you are the owner of even a single unit of rental property, starting this year you must start tracking all vendors doing at least $600 worth of work for you.  Federal law now requires that you send them an IRS 1099 form.

For more information, visit the IRS website or call your accountant. 

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Freshen Up Your Bathroom

Does Your Bathroom Need Help?

Don't get overwhelmed...

Here are some simple ideas and tips to get you started.

The bathroom above is considered a mid-line remodel because they replaced tile, cabinetry, plumbing, etc.  Updated bathrooms are a good investment for the resale of your home and will put you ahead of your competition when on the market. 

One of the most important features in EVERY bathroom

is the lighting. 

 Recessed ceiling lighting as well as adding a fixture (or two) will brighten and update one of the spaces in your house that is as small as a closet and almost important as your kitchen.



If you are working in a tight area,

consider hanging a double curved shower rod. 

 It will give you a chance to add a decorative element

with a shower curtain and make your bathroom appear LARGER at the same time. 

MORE TIPS...

• Visit showrooms and specialty centers to get ideas.  Creative Tile in Fresno has a great showroom if you are considering replacing any tile.
• Magazines are also a great source of ideas.
• Cabinetry designers can help with your layout if you are considering making floor plan changes.
• Always consider including:  a second sink, additional storage, good lighting, new faucets, and a flooring surface that isn't slick when wet.

MINOR FIXES WITH HUGE IMPACT...

If you are not in the market for a complete remodel,

here are some great tips to spruce up your bathroom on a budget.

• Caulk the areas around your sink and tub.
• Replace your faucets.
• Replace your doors & trim.
• Re-grout your tile. 
• Change your toilet seat.
• Replace your shower door.
• Purchase a solid surface counter top.  Remnants are much less expensive and great use for bathrooms.
• Paint
• Install new lights.
• Hang new {matching} towels.
• Clean off the clutter on your counters.

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