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 Volume 55         
 December 2013                                              
    
Greetings from B & A Realtors
"Come for a Day and Stay for a Lifetime..." 

 

Home Improvement - Ready For Winter?

 

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In many parts of the country, temperatures are dropping - and heating bills are rising. But there are things you can do to keep warm and lower your heating costs. Consider these tips from the U.S. Department of Energy:

 

Take advantage of heat from the sun.
During the day, open curtains on windows with southern exposure to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home.

 

Cover drafty windows. Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly.

 

Adjust the temperature. When you're home and awake, set your thermostat as low as is comfortable; when you're asleep or out of the house, turn your thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours.

 

Find and seal leaks. Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes, gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets.

 

Reduce heat loss from the fireplace. Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. When you use the
fireplace, open dampers in the bottom of the firebox or the nearest window slightly (approximately 1 inch) and close doors leading into the room.

 

Lower water heating costs. Water heating can account for 14 percent to 25 percent of the energy consumed in your home. Turn down the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting (120�F).

 

Source: www.energysavers.gov 

Prices are at the high $200's offerings!

Now is the time to purchase, don't let an opportunity to purchase with low interest rates and lower prices pass you by.   Prices are rising in The Villages so don't wait...today is the BEST day to purchase!  

 

We have Villas and homes currently being offered from the
high $200,000's to $700,000+.  CALL today  (408) 274.8766 for a tour and to find your home in this "hidden gem" in Santa Clara Valley.

 

To preview CURRENT Villages listings, go to The Villages Listings

Our appreciation and thank you for your business over the last year:
          Mike and Stacy Wood
                        Nancy A. Fomenko            John L. Wyckoff
                              Janice M. Hageman
      Kenneth A. and Sally Shaul
                         Steven Sharbrough
                                                                          William T. and Heather McFarland- Ribbs
                           Wealthy A. Slattery
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"Like" B & A Realtors.  I welcome you, your family and/or friends to become my new neighbors in this beautiful gated community.

     Sincerely,

      Carla 

Oh, By The Way
, I'm never too busy for your Referrals

Client/Business Associate Testimonial:     

 

 "Lovely adult-living. Everything you need to continue your active lifestyle in style. Carla brings years of experience to help guide you in your lifestyle decision." -Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, Etiquette Consultant, Your Relationship Edge 

 

   Quote for the month:        

 

"Finally I am coming to the conclusion that my highest ambition is to be what I already am." - Thomas Merton

 

 

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High $200's Prices!
Our appreciation
DECEMBER - Villages Barn

The Villages Golf & Country Club

Luxury properties, professionally landscaped, Golf Course views, City views, openness of the community, trees, and waterfalls.

We have many properties for sale in this Resort-Style Senior Living for the Active Adult 55 years + that range in price from high $200,000's to $700,000+. To receive an EXCLUSIVE tour of the community and preview selected properties,    CALL TODAY - 408.274.8766.
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DECEMBER
Open House at Villages Barn
December 22, 2013
The Villages Riding Club is holding an Open House at the Villages Barn on Sunday, December 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be refreshments and all of the horses will be in their stalls to greet their visitors.     This will be an excellent time to bring the family and get acquainted with our "four" legged residents in The Villages. 

The purpose of the Riding Club is to exchange views and ideas on equine care and training and to maintain the barn and adjacent area.
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Carla Griffin
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CalBRE#00710852
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B & A Realtors
2059 Camden Ave., #250
San Jose, CA   95124

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