Spare the Air!!

Make a difference in your home-To keep te air quality as healthy as possible, please consider implementing some of these simple tips around your house to help reduce air pollution. It will help the environment and your over all health.

-Use water-based paints, coatings and adhesives instead of oil-based formulas
-Switch from gas-powered yard tools o electric powered tools
-Use Propane gas BBQ's instead of a chracoal grill
-Avoid using pesticides or use organic ones
-avoid consumer spray products when possible (inc. hairspray, furniture polish, cooking sprays, bathroom cleaners, air freshners, deodorants, insecticides, and hobby craft sprays).

When the air quality is bad, even healthy people ca have respiratory irritation or difficulties breathing while outdoors. High air pollution levels can have short term and long term effects...

visit: http://www.sparetheair.com

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Broker
Connect Realty
Toll Free 866-333-6333
wendimae@wendimae.com
http://www.wendimae.com

Protect your Children!

As our Air Quality worsens, it is crucial to check on the daily reports provided to you by and through http://www.sparetheair.com/ There is all sorts of information on this site-most importantly, informing the public when one should avoid going out doors if you are in considered being in ond of the sensitive groups.
Should you need assistance regarding Real Estate-Please contact me today, I look forward to speaking with you!

Respectfully-
Wendi-Mae Davis
Connect Realty
Broker Associate
Director of the California Association of Realtors
Toll Free 866-333-6333
http://www.wendimae.com

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For more information on all subjects regarding Residential Housing-

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Broker Associate/Real Estate Counselor
Director of the California Associate of Realtors
Vice Chair Land Use and Environmental
Connect Realty
Toll Free 866-333-6333
wendimae@wendimae.com
http://www.wendimae.com/

How to buy a "Green" home

So...you have decided to join the fast-growing trend of eco-friendly living and want to purchase a green home. As with so many "Green" products currently available, from organic milk to hybrid cars, it's tough to know if the house you'dl ike to buy is good for the environment. So how do you determine what makes a house green? Going Green-Where to start: The first step is ensuring that the house is built to standard. Find out if the builder is a member of his or her local home-building association's green building program.

A good resource for this information is the National Association of Home Builders website http://www.nahb.org the site also features an outline of new home building green standards, which include: energy, water, and resource efficiency; lot and site developement; indoor air quality; global impact; and homeowner education.

Another source of good information is Home Depot's eco-friendly product guide http://www.homedepot.com/ecooptions Buying eco-friendly products is a growing trend with no end in site.
For more information on this, and any other Home buying or selling topic, contact:
Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Broker Associate/Connect Realty
Director of the California Association of Realtors
Toll Free 866-333-6333
wendmae@wendimae.com
http://www.wendimae.com

Why do you need a Realtor?

Buying or selling a home, or buying investment Property-is one of the most important things one does in their lifetime...other than marriage or having children. Why wouldn't you want a Professional working right beside you?

In this Supercharged marketplace, you need more than just a Realtor. You need a professional with the unique training and know-how to create opportunities, and identify potential pitfalls up front, and make your home buying experience an unqualified success.

You need a Certified Residential Specialist. A Specialist gives you Exposure, Professionalism, Financing Expertise and Connections, Pricing and Market Knowledge, Negotiaion skills, Advice, Protection, Not to mention Knowledge of Real Estate Law.

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Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Broker Associate/Connect Realty
Director of the California Association of Realtors
Vice Chair Land Use & Environmental
wendimae@wendimae.com
http://www.wendimae.com
Toll Free 866-333-6333

Cameron Park: a special place to live...

So says the sign on the rock wall...Cameron Park, A special place to live. The community interactive website:http://www.mycameronpark.com

What makes Cameron Park so special? Part of it, is it's location, nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills where redbud still covers vast expanses with a rosy landscape in the Spring. Crossing both Highway 50 and Green Valley Road, Cameron Park has a mix of rural and suburban housing for its more than 15,000 residents. Then there are all the things that make Cameron Park truly special, that give it its own identity: the airpark, the lake, the Christa McAuliffe Park, the Library, the Sports club, and soon the new Community Center. The schools are excellent too. What else gives a place its identity and flavor are the people in it, especially the people who are active in the affairs of the Community. I invite you to visit my fine town...give me a call, should you like a personal tour.

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI

Broker Associate/Connect Realty

Director of the California Association of Realtors

Toll Free: 866-333-6333

http://www.wendimae.com

Energy Efficiency-Learn to be GREEN!

It is easier than you think to be Green...Home improvements don’t have to be epic to relieve utility costs. Here are ideas to start you off-thinking GREEN!

Some things you can do, that cost little to no money-AND over time, will actually save you lots of cash:

-If you have a home office-buy an “All-in-one” FAX, Scanner, and Copier...saves A LOT of energy, and costs you less to operate.
-When you go to bed at night, or out of town-or even during the day when not using your TV or VCR-turn off the power strip...keep in mind, when your appliances are off, but still plugged in-they pull and use power. This will save you anywhere from $60.-$100. a year on your Electric bill.
-Recycling, in general, is huge. It is so much better to buy a re-usable beverage bottle-than to buy bottled water...just think of how much you will save-using filtered water, over buying bottled water.
-Turn up the air conditioner thermostat.
-Change filters often.
-Plant trees on the South and West sides of the home to provide shade and reduce interior temperatures.
-Landscape with drought-resistant or indigenous plants, which retain more water.
-Add motion sensor lights, to save electricity.
-Install a gas fireplace in an addition, such as a den or sunroom, which will extend heat to that room.
-Replace appliances with Energy Star-rated versions. They exceed Government energy-efficiency standards by 10-25%.
-Invest in new, more energy efficient heating and cooling systems.
-Paint your home’s exterior a light color-as darker colors retain more heat.
-Plug up air leaks, which are equivalent of leaving a window open all year.
This can save up to 10% of your energy bill.
-Install double-glazed windows with low-emisson glass, which allow maximum light while keeping out heat and cold.
-When replacing roofing, install light-colored shingles made of material or tile to reflect heat.
-Add insulation in walls.

This is just a start! Feel free to email me-should you like more information or links to helpful energy saving “GREEN” websites!

check it out: http://www.epa.org

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Broker Associate
Connect Realty
Director of the California Association of Realtors
Toll free 866-333-6333
http://www.wendimae.com

The Earth has moved in Cameron Park!

www.mycameronpark.com Finally!! The long awaited Community Center is on it's way! After years of wrangling and last ditch efforts by special interest groups-this Center was almost derailed. Ground breaking finally happened this last Friday! For more information, contact

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Resident Realtor
Broker Associate
Toll Free 866-333-6333
www.wendimae.com

Straight from CNN/Money magazine...

Relocating to Cameron Park?

check it out:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/snapshots/PL0610256.html (Cameron Park)


For more information on the Town of Cameron Park:

www.mycameronpark.com

I look forward to the possibility of assisting you in your quest...Wendi-Mae Davis, Broker
Toll Free 866-333-6333 www.wendimae.com wendimae@wendimae.com

Hilltop Community with View of the Sierras!

4008 Schelin Court, Cameron Park, California-

Desirable Hilltop Location with a view of the Sierras!!!

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Custom built Mediterranean Style home. High quality amenities, Special features: A Butler's Pantry, Wine Closet, Theatre Room, a second Master Suite...and so much more! Close to 5000 Square Feet of living Space. Quarter Acre Lot-Plenty of room to "just live" or to entertain! Offered for: $899,000.

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Homes for sale in Cameron Park

Hi there!
I am Wendi-Mae Davis, a Realtor Specializing in homes in Cameron Park. I have been a proud Resident of the Community for 8 years. A licensed Realtor for 20 years, and a Broker for 5 Years. If you are interested in Buying, Selling, Investing-or just want to talk to a Professional-please feel free to contact me at the number below.

Wendi-Mae Davis, CRS, GRI
Director of the California Association of Realtors

Broker Associate/ Real Estate Counslor

Connect Realty
Toll Free 866-333-6333
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