Yearly Archives: 2015

U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Ted Poe (R-TX-02), and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today re-introduced bipartisan legislation to level the energy playing field by giving investors in renewable energy projects access to a decades-old corporate structure whose tax advantage is currently available only to investors in fossil fuel-based energy projects

Homes and businesses with solar panels deliver more value to power customers and society than they receive through programs like net metering, a report said today, countering increasing complaints from utilities that solar homeowners don’t pay their fair share

A new report by the California Reinvestment Coalition finds Wall Street’s latest profit scheme of buying and renting foreclosed homes (REO to Rental) is hurting neighborhoods throughout California. The report, based on a survey of 80 community-based nonprofits, finds long-term tenants are being displaced, first time homebuyers are losing to all-cash offers by investors, and communities are being destabilized.

This year the State of California has mandated that properties cut water usage by at least 20-percent – a large undertaking for some companies and brands that might have to make major overhauls to landscaping and water usage in prospective properties. Unire Real Estate Group, with its more than 35-million square feet of managed property, has been working diligently with tenants, clients and landscapers to develop and implement new watering strategies, as well as replace existing planting with drought

Readers rejoice! Santa Clarita Public Library customers can now take their video watching and magazine reading on-the-go. The Santa Clarita Public Library has expanded its services to include popular digital magazines and video streaming from the library’s collection.

Join Recreation and Parks, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, Third District, Tony Hawk, community members and skateboarders for the opening of the Lanark Skate Plaza. Professional skateboarders will perform a demonstration session led by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk

Sally Lyng and Josh Bacorn of David Lyng Real Estate have recently represented the seller in the sale of 722 Escalona Drive in Capitola for $4,850,000. The beautiful European craftsman home designed by Thatcher Thompson has distinctive architectural style and a unique location on the largest beach front parcel in Capitola.This 1.25 acre gated property, set on three separate parcels, sits on a bluff among mature trees, large lawns, flagstone patios and lovely landscaping. Privately located in easy walking distance to the quaint village of Capitola and New Brighton Beach just to the south where one can walk for miles.

The site offers 10 by 12 feet garden plots filled with screened dirt and a nearby water source. Plots are $50 per year, paid annually to the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, and are selling fast. Gardeners are required to use only organic soil additives and planting materials and are encouraged to grow their favorite vegetables.

A Virginia woman pleaded no contest today to a charge of going into Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s home and refusing to leave, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ariel Archer, 26, of Richmond, Va., entered the plea to one misdemeanor count of trespass and refusing to leave private property in case 5PY07822.

With the California housing market continuing its upward trend, pending home sales registered their sixth straight annual gain, with the last four months being in the double-digits, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell Energy North America (Shell Energy) to install up to 20 Megawatts (MWs) of battery storage at Shell Energy commercial, industrial and utility customer sites throughout California

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $730,000 water conservation grant for Los Carneros Water District. The grant will go towards funding the water district’s Irrigation Efficiency Partnership Project. The funds are part of a $6.5 million Department of Interior grant package for more efficient management of California’s water.

Jane Poppelreiter, agent with Paragon Real Estate Group, has recently closed the sale on an extensively remodeled Mediterranean home in the prestigious St. Francis Wood neighborhood in San Francisco. The home was listed at $2,995,000 and sold for $3,400,000.

Realtor Trinkie Watson recently earned a certificate from the Program on Negotiation from the Harvard Law School after attending an in-depth, week long workshop. The course was led by Bruce Patton, a Distinguished Fellow of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is also the co-author of Getting to Yes

With a market share in Newport Coast that hovers around $900 million, Michael Fawaz is well known for his abilities with regard to selling property for the highest possible value. Given the fact that he focuses his efforts as a real estate professional exclusively in Newport Coast, he’s also an exceptional resource for homebuyers, and his latest accomplishment aptly illustrates this fact.

Today, the residences located at 3312 and 3320 Ocean Boulevard sit side by side, showcasing the mesmerizing ocean views for which the storied seaside street is so well known. Within the next few months, however, they will be combined into one stunning Cape Cod-style estate—a tremendous accomplishment for all involved

Uniquely private, hidden from the road, and set well back from its frontage on the second fairway of the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, this estate rests on approximately two very private acres and enjoys broad ocean and golf views, including Stillwater Cove and Point Lobos.

Rodeo Realty Agents Rhonda Payne and Norma Streams listed 612 Lorraine Blvd., in the Los Angeles area for $3.475 million, both agents are currently at the Rodeo Realty, Sunset office. The Estate illustrates great symmetry and architectural intricacies with its spacious public room, sweeping staircase and grand size living-room. Amenities include paddle tennis court, chauffeur's quarters, pool and spa.

Senate appropriators continued their full-scale attack on the nation’s air, water, and climate today, adopting a spending bill riddled with anti-environmental policy riders that also severely underfunds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and land conservation.

Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03) joined his colleagues on the Safe Climate Caucus in commending his Holiness Pope Francis for his Encyclical formally and powerfully calling for action to address the climate crisis