Greetings from B & A Realtors
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Spring Forward: Safety Checklist for Time Change Sunday, March 13!
Setting the clock forward also means it's time for a seasonal safety check!
Please circle the house and where you set the clocks ahead, make some time for this short safety checklist. It'll see you into Spring from a safe--and organized--home:
*Change the clocks, change the batteries
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors save lives ... if they're powered on by a fresh battery. Safety experts recommend replacing smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries twice a year--so celebrate Time Change Sunday with fresh batteries all around.
Energy savings hint: don't toss the replaced batteries just yet. While they're likely not fully charged, replaced batteries can still do duty in children's toys, media players or electronic devices. Squeeze the last drop of power out of them before you recycle!
*Replace light bulbs
Chances are, you'll have stepladders out to reach smoke detectors and clocks, so double up on safety (and energy savings) by checking light bulbs and light fixtures. Consider replacing conventional bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent or LCD bulbs. The U.S. Environmental Protection estimates that replacing standard bulbs with energy-efficient ones saves over $30 in electricity costs over their lifetime.
*Check the first-aid kit
Summer's coming ... along with bumps, scrapes and stings. Check the first aid kit and replace any missing supplies.
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3 Things to Know Before You Shop on Etsy and Amazon
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When purchasing from third-party sellers on sites like Etsy and Amazon, you'll deal directly with the sellers.
1. Free shipping may not be included. If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you're probably accustomed to free two-day shipping. But only items that are sold or fulfilled by Amazon qualify for this feature, meaning shipping charges from third-party sellers vary.
2. Return policies may differ. If you don't like what you've bought from most stores, you can usually return it for a refund or exchange. Amazon and Etsy sellers, however, set their own policies, so be sure to review these carefully before you make a purchase.
3. Disputes can be difficult. While disputes are rare, neither Amazon nor Etsy has direct access to third-party transactions, adding a layer of complexity to resolving them.
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Become a Reading Partner!
Reading Partners is a literacy nonprofit that
mobilizes community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling elementary student readers.
Volunteer as a literacy tutor for as little as one hour per week and empower a child to succeed, make a lifelong impact, and change a child's life! No teaching experience is necessary and sessions are held at 25 different Silicon Valley schools, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Reading Partners' South Bay Volunteer Coordinator,
Taryn Kearns, at (408) 334-0152 or
taryn.kearns@readingpartners.org.
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Prices are starting in the high $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 high $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:
Carla, Thank you again. You were awesome to work with. I'm glad you were on the other end and I would love to work with you on another transaction in The Villages. You know everyone! - Cheryl Okuno, Broker Associate, Alain Pinel Realtors Quote for the month:
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - Simon Sinek
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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 high $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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MARCH -
The Venetians are coming...
On Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m. the Villages Italian Club is pleased to invite all Villagers to a wonderful evening that will artfully combine scholarship and entertainment with warmth and wit. Come hear Author and lecturer Kathleen Ann Gonzalez as she introduces us to the remarkable women of Venice from the 13th to 19th centuries. Her book "A Beautiful Woman in Venice" will be available for purchase for $15. This event is free at the Vineyard Center To register email Steve Tritto at Steve95135@gmail.com.
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Death in the family?
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Oh, by the way, we have a new home evaluation tool that gives us the value of someone's property almost instantaneously.
Death in family? Real estate in The Villages?
All property must be
valued as of date of death for the IRS. Please Call me for a FREE formal evaluation report for your tax person and trust estate attorney.
This is a FREE service for all Village residents and their heirs provided by B & A Realtors!
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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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