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The Porshe

A fifteen-year-old came home with a Porsche, and his parents began to yell and scream, "Where did you get that car?"  He calmly told them, "I bought it today."  "With what money!?" demanded his parents. "We know what a Porsche costs."  "Well," said the boy, "this one cost me fifteen dollars."  The parents began to yell even louder. "Who would sell a car like that for fifteen dollars?" they asked.

"It  It was the lady up the street," said the boy. "Don't know her name -- they just moved in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to buy a Porsche for fifteen dollars."  "Oh my goodness!" moaned the mother, "she must be a child abuser. Who knows what she will do next? John, you go right up there and see what's going on."  So the boy's father walked up the street to the house where the lady lived and found her out in the yard calmly planting flowers. He introduced himself as the father of the boy to whom she had sold a Porsche to for fifteen dollars and demanded to know why she did it.

"Well," she said, "this morning I got a phone call from my husband. I thought he was on a business trip, but I learned from a friend he has run off to Hawaii with his secretary. Then apparently she stole all his money and stranded him there!  Well he called me, without a dollar to his name, and asked me to sell his new Porsche and send him the money. So that's exactly what I did."

Mike Sings to Rosa

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The Value of a Real Estate Tax Consultation

The Value of a Real Estate Tax Consultation Tips & Tricks When you start looking for a home, one of the primary to-do’s is to have a real estate tax consultation completed on the property. Purchasing a property is more than just laying down enough cash up front. There are other aspects to consider such as the change in your income tax status. You should be aware of the potential pitfalls, as well as the potential rewards, of your new property. A real estate tax consultation will help you understand exactly where you stand, what you stand to gain and what you might be in for. When considering the purchase of a home, especially for the first time, one of the most important aspects of a real estate tax consultation is you have a real property value assessment. This helps you to determine if the property has solid value, or if it is over inflated. In many cases the property you are holding is not taxed at its actual value but at the value of another property located nearby. What happens more often than not is your property taxes are based on another nearby property with more features and amenities than yours offers; this inflates your price substantially. This is why you need to have your property value reassessed with an independent real estate tax consultant. For example, homes that are built in a particular neighborhood may seemingly be alike, but one or more might have an extra deck or expansion installed that increases the value of the property. The tax assessor might use that particular home, over a more typical home in the neighborhood, as a standard for taxing purposes. So instead of being taxed at the value of your home, you are being taxed at the rate of a more valuable home. It is important to have an independent real estate tax consultant revalue your home so that you are not being over taxed. A smart property owner understands that having the right assessment of their property will help them to save money. An independent real estate tax consultant will have a solid knowledge of all applicable tax rules and regulations. Instead of looking out for the best interest of the government, the consultant will be looking out for you. That is why it is important to have your property value reassessed. If you decide to overlook a simple tax consultation, you could potentially be throwing out hundreds each year. Who knows, maybe your tax consultation could mean you get to take that trip to Hawaii instead of staying home paying unnecessary taxes. Sara Brian Forkel Pacific Coast Title Company (909) 573-6384 forkels4title.com/ SaraForkel@gmail.com If there are problems with how this message is displayed, click here to view it in a web browser Sara Brian Forkel © 2017 — Powered by Elevated Network If you prefer not to receive further emails please click here to unsubscribe Write us at: 200 W. Glenoaks Blvd, 100, Glendale, CA 91202

Tips for Caring for Your Outdoor Furniture Tips & Tricks In order to make the most out of your outdoor furniture and to keep it looking great for as long as possible, you will need to take some extra steps to ensure that it is well cared for. This is particularly the case if you are living in a four-season climate where, for a large portion of the year, you will not be using it. Outdoor furniture may be made from wood, metal or even plastic as is the case with many cheaper sets. The way you care for it will depend largely on what it is made of. Consider the following tips for extending the life of your outdoor furnishings. Protecting Outdoor Furniture during Winter There is no point in keeping your furniture outdoors during the months when you're not going to be using it. All that this will do is greatly increase the wear and tear and shorten its lifespan by many years. As soon as the time of the year comes when you know you're not going to be getting any more use out of it for some time, you should place it undercover. If you have some spare space in a dry outbuilding, then use it for storing your furniture. If not, stack it up somewhere out of the way and ensure that it is properly covered by suitable plastic or canvas sheeting. Keeping it out of the winter weather is a must since rain and snow will cause wear and tear very quickly. It is also a good idea to have some covers available so that you can cover it during the summer months at night and whenever it rains. Again, this will also greatly extend its life. Revitalizing Your Outdoor Furniture Wood weathers naturally and this does, in itself, lend to its character. Nonetheless, it is important to take steps to prevent rot. You should get into the habit of caring for your furniture every year when you take it out of storage. Thoroughly clean it with soap and water and treat it with varnish, stain or paint as necessary. It may need a couple of coats applied 24 hours apart. In order to prepare the surface, ensure that it is as clean and smooth as possible. Before treating the wood, be sure to check for any loose bolts and replace any as required. Metal furniture, typically made either from steel, aluminum or iron, is normally much easier to maintain. Just keep a look out for rust with certain types of metal furniture and, if you find any, sand it down and apply some rust-resistant paint. Outdoor furniture made from plastic or resin is even easier to maintain. Looking after such furniture is simply a matter of keeping it clean although it is still a good idea to keep it undercover when you are not using it. Sara Forkel Pacific Coast Title Company (909) 573-6384 SaraForkel@gmail.com If there are problems with how this message is displayed, click here to view it in a web browser Sara Forkel © 2016 — Powered by Elevated Network If you prefer not to receive further emails please click here to unsubscribe Write us at: 200 W. Glenoaks Blvd, 100, Glendale, CA 91202