I Solemnly Swear LA TIMES

Agents want a little loyalty Some agents say the free rides are over. They’re embracing the idea of a buyer’s pledge of allegiance. By Ann Brenoff Los Angeles Times Staff Writer December 16, 2007 VETERAN home sellers usually don’t flinch when a realty agent pushes a sheath of papers in front of them to sign [...]

Market for Green Homes Rising

In the [Green] News… Market for Green Homes Rising “According to the latest Green Homeowner SmartMarket Report, the market for green homes is about to boom. The market for green homes is expected to rise from the current $2 billion to $20 billion over the next five years.” http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/news/sbnews.cfm?id=14514

Donating Stock LA Times Article

Donating stock can be better than giving cash Charities are happy to accept it, and you can save a substantial amount in taxes. By Kathy M. Kristof Los Angeles Times Staff Writer December 2, 2007 Americans make about $200 billion in tax-deductible gifts to charity each year, and most of them are in cash. But [...]