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This is a very good post on the subject of 203K Loan home inspections.  Thank you to David Artigliere, Home inspector in Collegeville, PA for providing the post.  Please leave comments on David's original post.203K Inspection (Lancaster)- same as a Home Inspection? I have worked with a number of ...

This post has excellent information on insulating the 'rim space' to save energy.  Something you do not see in most homes.  Thank you to Reuben Saltzman of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis for the great post and idea!  Please leave comments on Reuben's original post. Have you ever n...

This post contains some excellent input on the installation of siding.  Proper joints are critical to the warranty.  Thank you to Donald Hester of NCW Home Inspections, LLC in Wenatchee, WA for the post.  Please leave comments on Donald's original post. When building a home you want professionals...

'The Nutcracker' 'Wrap' Party at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, Eureka, Humboldt County, California at 7:00PM on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011!  The 10th Anniversary of North Coast Dance presenting the annual Holiday Tradition of The Nutcracker. We are proud to once again bring this Cl...

“There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow.  There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago…” To see what all the excitement is about, Carpathian is once again inviting all his human companions to Old Town Coffee...

The 'North Coast Repertory Theater' continues its 28th Season with "Christmas at NCRT". This is a special one-night event on Saturday, December 17 that will include performances by the Bare-Stage Singers, the Redwood Dixie Gators Jazz Band, holiday stories and a very special Christmas guest.  The...

Trinity Ballet of McKinleyville presents a Humboldt County, California holiday tradition, “A Christmas Star”, at the Eureka High School Auditorium located at 1915 J Street in Eureka on Saturday, December 17 at 4:00 pm.  This edifying ballet, directed by Greta Leveret, is perfect for all ages.  It...

Food For People, Humboldt County, California, Cooking Class Food for People, the Food Bank for Humboldt County, will be hosting a free cooking class on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at the Eureka Co-op Community Kitchen at 4th and B Streets, from 12 noon to 1 pm. A local volunteer chef and food b...

'Scheduling Showings' for your home is one of the 'keys' to attracting a buyer. Before you place your home on the market it is important to set up a 'system' to alert all the family members of a scheduled showing of your home.  A decision should be made of who in the family will be accepting call...

When shopping for a home in this area of Northern California give some consideration to one of the many 'older' homes on the market.  There are several very good reasons to consider one. 1. These homes are generally located in a stable neighborhood.  What you see is what you get. Do use caution i...