Greetings from B & A Realtors
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Fall Cleaning Chore Checklist (continued)
The Inside Story:
Autumn's the time for "spring cleaning". Deep clean now to take advantage of good weather, and face the coming of winter and the approaching holidays with a clean and comfortable home.
- Focus on public rooms: living room, family room, entryway, guest bath.
- Clean from top to bottom. Vacuum drapes and window treatments. Clean window sills and window wells. Vacuum baseboards and corners.
- Vacuum upholstered furniture, or have professionally cleaned if needed. Move furniture and vacuum beneath and behind it.
- Wash interior windows.
- Turn mattresses front-to-back and end-to-end to equalize wear.
- Launder or clean all bedding: mattress pads, pillows, duvets, blankets, comforters. Tuck the family into a warm and cozy winter bed.
- Schedule professional carpet cleaning early this month! Warm October afternoons speed carpet drying.
- Prepare the kitchen for holiday cooking. Clean and organized kitchen cabinets, paying particular attention to baking supplies, pans and equipment.
- Clear kitchen counters of all appliances not used within the last week. Clear counters look cleaner--and provide more room for holiday cooking.
- Pull refrigerator away from the wall, and vacuum the condenser coils. For bottom-mounted coils, use a long, narrow brush to clean coils of dust and debris.
- Wash light-diffusing bowls from light fixtures.
- Inspect each appliance. Does it need supplies?
- Check and empty the central vacuum's collection area.
- Clean electronic air cleaner elements monthly for most efficient operation. Wash them in an empty dishwasher (consult manual for specific product recommendations).
- Clean or replace humidifier elements before the heating season begins.
- Inspect washer hoses for bulges, cracks or splits. Replace them every other year.
- Check dryer exhaust tube and vent for built-up lint, debris or birds' nests! Make sure the exterior vent door closes tightly when not in use.
- Schedule fall furnace inspections now. Don't wait for the first cold night!
- Buy a winter's supply of furnace filters. Change filters monthly for maximum energy savings and indoor comfort. When the right filter is on hand, it's an easy job!
- Drain sediment from hot water heaters.
Now enjoy your clean comfortable winter home!
If you are interested in learning more about the lifestyle in an Active Adult Community, CALL TODAY (408) 274.8766
for a complimentary Introductory Tour of The Villages Golf & Country Club.
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Rosie the Riveter Historical National Park
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As the U.S. faced a new and daunting challenge of a global war in the 1940s, people on the home front came together as never before. The stories of their struggles, which broke barriers and shaped many of today's best social innovations, chart a path for new vision today. Rosie the Riveter is a reminder to all of us to try new things, test our limits, and believe in ourselves and others. These tales of dedication and courage can inspire us!
 An unusual urban national park, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park is located on the waterfront in Richmond, CA. It is the flagship national park for telling stories of the home front efforts across the United States. Park sites you can visit include the Oil House Visitor Center, the Rosie the Riveter Memorial, the historic Ford Assembly plant, Maritime Childcare Center, and more. Visit us and learn!
http://www.rosietheriveter.org/
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Prices are starting in the low $300's!
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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 low $300,000's to $900,000++.
CALL today (408) 274.8766 for a tour and find your home in this "hidden gem" in Santa Clara Valley.
To preview CURRENT Villages listings, go to
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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:
Thanks for all you did to help me find this wonderful home!
AND thank you for giving me such a great welcome "party". Jan Henderson, Village Montgomery, The Villages Golf & Country Club
Quote for the month:
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo da Vinci
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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 low $300,000's to $900,000++. To receive an EXCLUSIVE tour of the community and preview selected properties, CALL TODAY - 408.274.8766.
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NOVEMBER -
Filoli Gardens Holiday Lunch & Tour
This year let Holiday traditions take you back to a time of discovery. The Bourns embarked on a three-year quest to bring their dreams to life. The breathtaking beauty became the inspiration of their vision. This adventure began 100 years ago and the land is known as Filoli.
Plan to join your friends on a trip which includes a buffet lunch and tour of the mansion and gardens and time to enjoy holiday shopping in the boutique.
This Special Holiday lunch and tour is Sunday, November 29 from 10:30 - 5 p.m.
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| Carla Griffin
Broker/Owner
CRS/SRES/BS
CalBRE#00710852
California Licensee
B & A Realtors 2059 Camden Ave., #250
San Jose, CA 95124
Email to Carla
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