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Entries from September 26th, 2008

Adios WaMu ~ I Want My Old Banks Back!

September 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Consumer Help

So-Cal’s Great Western Saving, Homes Saving and Loan, and American Savings, where are you when we need you?
If you’ve lived in So Cal for a while and you’ve been around pre-Washington Mutual days (and I know there are a lot of you) can remember a variety of other banks. The days before these were gobbled up by [...]

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Proposition 58 Tax Savings in California ~ Save on Property Taxes

September 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Consumer Help

California Property Tax Savings  ~ Parent to Child Transfer of Real Property.
If you’re a parent transferring your CA home to a child it could be good news when it comes to property taxes Qualified transfers, (as defined in CA) may be exempt from reassessment and increased property taxes.
Yes, if  you’re a home seller or owner  who is transferring real [...]

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Brea’s Wellness Festival ~ Getting Fit in Brea, CA

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Brea

It’s time to get fit in Brea, time for the Wellness Festival 2008 ~

This event is a showcase of medical screenings, cutting-edge fitness trends for all ages and integrative medicine, plus much more!  Free massage and healty samples will be available for those who attend this event.
Over 75 businessess and services will be participating in this annual event.

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La Habra, CA ~ Living in La Habra

September 10th, 2008 · No Comments · LaHabra

The Orange County City of La Habra is located on the Northern boundaries of Orange and L.A.  counties. It’s a community of primarily single family homes built from the 1960’s forward.  Around 65,000 people live in the city. 
La Habra is known for many things, one of our favorites is the famous Boys and Girls’ Club.
La Habra also [...]

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The Great Southern California Shake-Out! ~ It’s Coming November 13, 2008

September 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Consumer Help, Events

Earthquake preparedness is something we’ve all talked about, yet I wonder how many of us are ready for the big one?
Not long ago I wrote about our last shaker (the epicenter was right next door in Chino Hills) in So Cal and what that experience felt like.  And for some reason I thought I was [...]

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