Retrofit Rip Offs! What do I mean by the term Rip Off? As part of the Los Angeles Residential Property Report 9a application, Home Sellers in Los Angeles are required to declare that they have made certain required retrofits to their home prior to selling their home. There are only 6 items that are required […]
New plumbing fixture law California Civil Code § 1101.4
The new plumbing fixture law is not that new at all. It is part of an older code that has restrictions that were built into the law over time. Some cities like Los Angeles have had tougher restrictions for quite a while. October 11, 2009 SB 407, Property transfers: plumbing fixtures replacement was signed into law. Triggers […]
What are California Propositions 60 and 90
What are California Propositions 60 and 90? California Propositions 60 and 90 are constitutional initiatives passed by California voters. They provide property tax relief by preventing reassessment when a senior citizen sells his/her existing residence and purchases or constructs a replacement residence worth the same or less than the original. WERE THEY ENACTED? Propositions 60 and 90 encourage a […]
Simi Valley Development – What’s Going On at the Corner of Madera & Los Angeles Ave
Simi Valley Development – The corner of Madera and Los Angeles Ave has been a curiosity for the residents of Simi Valley for a number of years. The corner would have been ideal for a commercial shopping center or business Park, however the city had already rezoned too many other properties to commercial. Adding more […]
5849 Evening Sky Drive Simi Valley CA 93063
(Video Tour) 5849 Evening Sky Drive Simi Valley CA 93063, is a Simi Valley Silverthorne Granite Series Residence Three Floor Plan. Professionally decorated and landscaped highlights this beautifully upgraded executive luxury home. The Silverthorne Tract in Simi Valley is located on the east end of the valley and is very convenient for Executives that work […]
Mackel Family Legacy for Southern California Real Estate
My uncle Larry has been the unofficial Mackel family historian. When my grandfather died in 1992, Larry was very good at bringing out many artifacts from my grandfather’s youth. One of the more interesting items was his savings account passbook from Security Pacific National Bank and it was fun in looking at the kind of […]