FHA 203k Guerneville Leary why you would use an FHA 203k loan in Guerneville, CA Just about to wrap up another FHA 203k in Guerneville, CA. This was such a cute little home but the septic system had failed. This is just what the program was designed for. Failed septic systems are full 203k loans NOT streamlined k loans.  It was apparent from the start that this was going to be a small job as everyone knew the septic system had failed and that is all that was to constitute the "scope of work" but when we got to the property for the first time it was raining and the skylight was leaking with water all over the hardwood flooring. We spent the first half hour of the inspection drying the floor to minimize the damage that might have occured had we not been there.  Who can close an FHA 203k l... 01/21/2012

SMALL BUT UNIQUE - OCCIDENTAL Another couple of miles down the road through valleys, with redwoods and spruces on one side and beautiful pastures on the other, Graton Rd. ends at Occidental Highway. We  turned right and followed a route that lead us through dark redwoods over the coast range ridges before descending into Occidental, where Occidental Road intersects the Bohemian Highway. At first glance Occidental looks like another proverbial wide spot in the road but there is a lot more to it than that! The present day village has a population of only 1200 people but has an assortment of attractions.The main street is only 2 blocks but there are several restaurants, antique shops, numerous artisans displaying their special creations, a Japanese-inspired spa and a rare plant nursery. Th... 11/08/2009