By Tina Perinotto Here comes more proof that green buildings make sense – dollars and sense in fact. This time a study by the University of San Diego and CB Richard Ellis Group, found that tenants in green buildings experience increased productivity and fewer sick days, and that green buildings have lower vacancy and higher [...]
November 28, 2009 I was in Downieville last weekend. Seems like the place is shutting down, at least the restaurants are. In Sierra City the Red Moose closed during the summer and we were there for the last meal at the Buckhorn. Seems like the Buckhorn is closing for the winter. In Downieville, the Wooden Trout [...]
I want to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving. Here’s a funny video, related to Thanksgiving, although it’s a commercal, it’s still fun to watch. Twitter This Usuario: Password:
Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 29, and receive $1 off admission The Nevada County Fairgrounds and HOPE (Help Other People Eat) in Nevada County are teaming up to help feed those in need in Nevada County. Bring a can of food (or two or three) to the Country Christmas Faire on [...]
by Lisa J. Lehr “It takes ‘seven touches’ to turn a prospect into a client.” “Know me, like me, trust me, buy from me.” “The money is in the list.” What do these sayings have in common, and what do they have to do with your business? The answer to both questions [...]
As you have probably heard, Congress passed a new act that extends emergency unemployment compensation during these difficult economic times. Included in that bill was the extension of the First Time Homebuyer Credit which was scheduled to end December 1st of 2009. Not only has the credit has been extended but it has also been [...]
PHOENIX (CN) – A real estate company claims that an alleged member of the Saudi royal family failed to honor a $94.9 million property purchase agreement and defrauded investors in a check-kiting scheme – and that some of the money may have been used “for activities hostile to the United States”. Foundations Investment Group claims [...]
November 21, 2009 I don’t know what happened this week. We were suppose to get some large storms starting Wednesday, but it faded to a small storm this Friday, with little rain and some minor snow fall. Speaking of fall, it’s really here now in Nevada County, the weather has gotten colder and the trees [...]
The share of homeowners delinquent on their mortgage or in foreclosure hit a new record during the third quarter, according to industry data released Thursday, which also indicates that the problem is likely to get worse through next year as unemployment rates continue to rise. About 9.6 percent of borrowers were delinquent on their mortgage [...]
The Northern Mines Girl Scouts will offer free babysitting services at this year’s Country Christmas Faire, held November 27 to the 29 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This benefit is provided by this youth service organization so that parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping. Free babysitting will be provided in [...]
