The Senate will vote tomorrow on the Economic Stimulus Bill which includes a provision giving home buyers a $15,000 tax credit. The provision is designed to get qualified home buyers off the fence, start purchasing homes and reduce the large quantity of home inventory across the country.
The Senate bill has significant differences from the House [...]
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$15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Proposal Goes to Senate
Remembering 911
It is hard to believe it has been seven years since the United States was brutally attacked and two airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center. I can remember very clearly where I was at that time, as I am sure most of you can. I had a brand new baby in my arms. I [...]
Marin County to be sprayed for apple moth
I am sure you have heard the updates that Marin is going to be sprayed for the light brown apple moth (LBAM). My sister and my parents live in Santa Cruz County where spraying has already taken place. This quote comes directly from an email my sister sent to me:
We actually did get a [...]
Budget Cuts for Marin and California Public Schools
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger proposed a budget on Thursday that would cut nearly 10 percent of the funding for public education. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the budget would cut nearly $4 billion dollars from public education and would suspend Proposition 98 which requires a minimum funding level for [...]
Marin County Considers Kentfield Housing Proposal
The County Planning Commission will be holding hearings in the next few weeks to adopt a new countywide plan that proposes up to 270 new units of housing in Kentfield, at the site of Marin General Hospital and College of Marin.
The goal of the plan is to increase low income housing in Marin- something desperately [...]
Ross Valley Storm Drainage Fee Being Put to A Vote
If you live in the Ross Valley, you should have received a ballot for the “annual storm drainage fee” for the Ross Valley Flood Protection and Watershed program. This “fee” would apply to homeowners in Flood Control District Zone 9 (Fairfax, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Ross and San Anselmo) . The fee will cover [...]
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