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After the new California carbon monoxide meter law took effect in July 2011, scammers found a new way to make money.
To avoid being the scammers’ next victim I recomend to read the following article in Tracy Press : “Safety Requirement May Be Scam Opportunity“
Carbon monoxide meters are available in most major warehouses and stores like Walmart, Costco, Orchard Supply and many others and cost no more than $25 to $40.
The following article is for those who took advantage of and purchased their 
home with the tax credit:
Tax Credit & Tax Refund
It is my pleasure to announce our traditional “Pictures with Santa” event this Holiday Season. This year we are celebrating our 16th anniversary of this popular event.
Realty World Corral Hollow Real Estate and Property Management is investing a lot of time, money and effort every year to make this event a memorable one for many Tracy residents.
Once again Sue Langdon and Jennifer West as owners, its agents and property management staff, are working feverishly to “deck the halls” to be ready just in time for Santa’s visit this weekend. Preparations are well on their way: candles lit, presents wrapped, and the Christmas tree has already been decorated and lighted; the holiday spirit is here. We welcome children of all ages!
Welcome to all of our returning customers who are back year after year to have their children and now also their grandchildren to be photographed with Santa.
Every family with children will have pictures taken with Santa Claus, kids receive a bag filled with goodies from Santa Claus and will automatically enter in a drawing for a bicycle, all this at no cost.
Families are encouraged to enter in a drawing to take home a decorated Christmas tree at the end of the day.
Refreshments: cookies and soft drinks – and while waiting for a visit with Santa, movies for the kids will be provided. Pictures will be ready for pickup the same day.
Date: December 11th, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: 104 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA 95376
Please contact me for more detailed information: eva@evabradley.com, 209-914-0683

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Today is Staint Nicholas Day in Europe.
In European countries December 6th is a much anticipated day by children: Saint Nickolas Day. On this special day, St. Nick surprises children with treats if they behaved well during the year. Those who were naughty, receive coal and sticks from St. Nicholas’ helper, Knecht Ruprecht. Read the rest of this entry »

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There is a desperate need for bone marrow donors to save the lives of people suffering from leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses. Read the rest of this entry »
Can you believe it… many stores already started decorating for this year’s holiday season.
Toys “R” Us released its annual list of hot holiday toys. The retailer selected three dozen toys it expects will be popular this year, and named 15 of those as the hottest of the bunch…..Read full article.

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According to the BBB Better Business Bureau article: “The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.” Don’t be a victim of a scam – if you think that an offer to help with foreclosure or loan modification issues sound to good to be true, seek help or ask for a second opinion from a legitimate source. Read more….
It’s time again to move your clocks forward o ne hour. You’ve heard that every six months when you “spring forward”, it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, flip your mattresses and replace screens with storms windows. But did you also know that computer experts recommend changing your passwords to critical computer and online areas twice a year as well? Read the rest of this entry »

News you can use: February Newsletter is here and it is, as always, full of useful tips and information that you can use.
Topics included in this month’s Newsletter:
- How to repair your home without damaging your wallet
- Exterior remodeling proves best bang for your buck
- Homebuyer tax credit boosts economy
- Understanding the buyers mindset
- View current mortgage rates
- January round up: mortgage rate trends
If you have any ideas or tips on topics for next month please share it with me; I would be glad to research it and publish it.