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Market Stats For All of Anaheim March 2009
April 23rd, 2009 categories: Buyer's Advice, Energy Saving Tips, Neighborhood and City events/highlights, Seller's Advice
Data for March 2009.
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These statistics are for you to know and understand the local market.
Inventory In Months’ Supply March 3, 2009
Comparing Anaheim to Nearby Communities
All Residential Properties
Active -To-Pending Ratio – March 3, 2009
Comparing Anaheim to Nearby Communities
All Residential Properties
Pricing Reality For Sellers – March 3, 2009
List Price Per Square Foot by MLS Status
All Residential Properties in Anaheim
Sale Price Per Square Foot
Comparing Anaheim to Nearby Communities
Sales Closing 12 Months Ending March 2, 2009
All Residential Properties
Monthly Listings Taken and Absorbed
All Residential Properties in Anaheim
12 Months Through Feb, 2009
Listings Sold by Calendar Quarter
All Residential Properties in Anaheim
9 Quarters Through December 31, 2008
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The Power of Renewable Energy can do for a Community
December 14th, 2008 categories: Buyer's Advice, Energy Saving Tips, Green Events
Eigg (Gaelic: is one of the Small Isles, in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. It is situated south of the Isle of Skye. Eigg is 9 kilometers long from north to south, and 5 kilometers east to west. With an area of 12sq miles.
The only way to get to the Isle of Eigg is ferry. Islanders hug the pier in wait of friends and family or delivery of letters and parcels. There is a tearoom by the quay, where kettles boil water for drinks, eggs and bacon frying on the pan.
When the power fails, they would have to rush up the hill to the fuse box and try to fix it – with a 
just-cooked grilled sandwich in the frying pan. A weak power supply produced by the tearoom’s diesel generator meant that the dishwasher be turned off while the oven stayed on. The small freezer switches off at night and the main generator also. Residents had to rely on noisy, expensive diesel generators or mini-hydroelectric generators. They had to use candles or gas lamps to locate themselves at night.
But, On Feb. 1, all of Eigg switched on its own continuous, clean, and renewable energy supply. For the first time in the UK, locally generated wind, hydro and solar energy are combined providing continuous power to the isle of Eigg.
The islanders are completely off-grid – relying on a £1.6m system that draws power from wind, solar and hydroelectric energy sources.
Supplies more than 95% of Eigg’s annual energy needs and backed up by a battery storage system and two diesel generators. It supplies 45 households, 6 community buildings and 20 businesses an a 6-mile voltage network.
What has been used before the invention of “Combustion engines”? Yes – Water Power and Wind which obviously will be our choice when we rid our unsustainable dependence on fossil fuels and frees us from dependency on imported fuels.
The Isle of Eigg has set an example for developing countries when people work collectively to accomplish such an important goal to be ENERGY EFFICIENT
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Building Permit Fees Waived for Energy Efficiency
October 25th, 2008 categories: Buyer's Advice, Cost Effective ways to Green your home, Energy Saving Tips, Seller's Advice
Save with Energy Efficient Equipment
Anaheim Public Utilities are now waiving building permit fees for Anaheim residential who retrofit their inefficient equipment with approved energy-efficient equipment up to $1,000 per customer. There are four general building categories:
1. Building
2. Mechanical
3. Electric
4. Plumbing
How the Program Works
1. Contact Anaheim Public Utilities for the Permit Fee Waiver.
2. Only energy related equipment that comply with the Advantage Services incentive program will be eligible for the Program.
3. You will be issued the Permit Fee Waiver through mail or Fax on
approved energy-efficient equipment which states the applicable permit fees to be waived.
4. You will present the Waiver coupon to the Building Division, when applying for the building permit.
5. Customer completes installation of energy-efficient equipment.
6. A Building Division representative will inspection and sign off on the energy-efficient equipment specified on the permit.
Savings.
While participating in the program, you can typically save from $100 to $500 per approved energy-efficient measure.
For more information, contact 714-765-4267 or by e-mail phayes@anaheim.net
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Five Tips for a Green Home
April 14th, 2008 categories: Buyer's Advice, Energy Saving Tips, Seller's Advice
Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy-efficient. These catch phrases have become part of our lexicon as we’ve become more aware of our impact on the environment and our role in protecting it. As a homeowner, there are some simple, inexpensive steps you can take to make your home energy-efficient. Get started on the road to being “green” with these five tips:
Change Your Light Bulbs
By replacing just five incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, you can save $100 per year on electric bills while using up to 75 percent less energy and removing greenhouse gases from the environment.
Buy ENERGY STAR® Appliances
ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and air conditioners, meet a higher level of energy efficiency set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy than standard models. According to ENERGY STAR, if just one in 10 homes used ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances, the impact could be compared to planting 1.7 million new acres of trees. And, switching to these appliances is not only good for the environment, but easy on your pocketbook. Although these appliances may costs more, you can reduce your energy bill by $80 per year.
Seal Up
Cracks and air leaks represent cash seeping from your doors and windows. Get rid of air leaks in doors, windows and other areas by caulking gaps and cracks. This will help decrease your heating and air conditioning bill. But make sure you use silicone sealants. Acrylic caulk tends to shrink, while silicone sealants are waterproof and won’t shrink or crack, creating less waste.
Use Less Water
Did you know that roughly 60 percent of a home’s water consumption takes place in the bathroom, according to the C
alifornia Urban Water Conservation Council? The largest culprit is the toilet, which accounts for 27 percent of your household supply every year. By installing low-flow toilets, showerheads and faucets, you can save thousands of gallons of water each year. In addition, replace leaky fixtures. That slow-dripping faucet can waste as much as 2,400 gallons of water per year.
Adjust the Thermostat
When adjusting your home’s thermostat, the rule of thumb should be: turn up the dial in the summer and down in the winter. Lowering the temperature by just one degree will reduce your electrical costs. And if you use a programmable thermostat, you can program your air-conditioning and heating systems to reduce output while no one is at home or at night while you sleep. Ceiling fans are also helpful in circulating the air to keep the room cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Going green doesn’t have to be overwhelming or costly. By making just a few small changes within your home, you can help yourself and your Bills.
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