Month: August 2008

  • The Riverside Libraries need you!

    Can you serve a few hours per week to help out your local library? Library volunteering offers a social experience, exercise, and a valuable chance to contribute! Here are just some of the current volunteer positions: Adopt-A-Shelf Volunteer -Maintains order, accessibility, and appearance of assigned sections of shelving. Magazine Shelver/Refurbisher – Maintains the magazine collection…

  • What is Title Insurance?

    What is Title Insurance? Newspapers refer to it in the weekly real estate sections and you hear about it in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home you may be familiar with the benefits of Title Insurance. However, if this is your first home, you may wonder, “Why do I need yet…

  • What Escrow Does

    A buyer, seller and lender have certain biased interests in any real estate transaction. Escrow is a nonbiased entity that protects all parties. This is why escrow was developed. As a buyer, seller, or lender, you want to be certain all conditions of sale have been met before property and money change hands. Escrow is…

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    Mission Inn: Seeing the World in a Day

    At the Mission Inn Museum they seek to tell the history of Frank Miller and the Mission Inn, in addition to connecting you with the larger histories of Riverside, Southern California, art and architectural styles, and the missions. Unfortunately, with over 10,000 items in the collection, many of the Inn’s unique treasures remain hidden in storage…

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    3581 Elmwood Dr

    [  SOLD for $432,500 ]  Gorgeous 3 bedroom/1.75 bathroom Spanish Revival in the heart of the historical “Wood Streets” neighborhood! Over 2000 square feet with extra large bedrooms, large, large closets, and master suite with 3/4 private bathroom and huge walk-in closet! Gorgeous original hardwood floors, original glass doorknobs, large step-down living room with fireplace,…

  • Green Gardening

    Lots of people are exploring organic gardening for their health and the enviroment. If you are thinking about starting a garden or just want some tips on going organic, here is a list of resources that we hope you find helpful.   Organic Gardening Techniques: A guide for in-depth information on organic gardening. Organic Gardening…