Busy, lazy or ???

Sorry to be soooo long in updates. I wasn't even sure if I still had this blog or if I was booted for non-use! As of July 2, today, I solomly swear that I will PAY ATTENTION to my blog. I promise to update daily (weekly?) with fun and informative information...or at least ramble for a while!

Save $$$ NOW On Your Property Taxes!

Who wouldn't like to save tax money? There is a simple LEGAL way to save money on your property taxes for those who are suffering from the current declining market values. All you need to do is take advantage of Proposition 8, which was passed back in 1978.

What Prop 8 states is that "state law provides for a temporary reduction of the assessed value of real property if the market value of the property as of January 1st is less than its assessed value." If you believe that the value of your property as of January 1, 2007 is less than the total assessed value for the 07/08 tax year, you can fill out a simple form and return it to your County Assessor Office. The Assessor's office then does a review of the information, using current comparable sales to determine if your home has declined in value since the previous assessment and adjusts your property tax accordingly.

Keep in mind that this is a temporary reduction, and your taxes can and will rise as home values again rise. For more information check with your county assessor website, or call your local Realtor to see if they can help you find the form needed. Here is the link for Solano County residents- call or write me if you need comps to send in with the form.

Lazy, Hazy, Days of Fall?

Mea Culpa...I have to beg your forgiveness for my laziness. Or writer's block. Or poor time management. Call it what you will, I have been neglectful of you, dear reader. Well, today is a new day. Today I will be more organized. Today I will complete my checklist. Today I will BLOG!
Hopefully this new resolve will come forward with many interesting things to share with you...got any ideas???
Thanks in advance for stopping by and sharing!

Got college aged kids?

Being that I'm on the trailing end (please Lord, let it be over soon!) of sending kids through college, this recent article in the local paper caught my eye. I noticed it not for how this information will benefit me, but how others can be saved from 4 years of a Top Ramen diet. (and I mean the parents, not the kids)

Thursday September 27th a free workshop is being held for the parents of college bound students to inform them of little-known ways to get money for college. Tips will be shared on how to find college funding regardless of household income or grade-point average of the students. (heavy sigh...too little too late for me...)

This workshop is being taught by College Planning Specialists of the Bay Area and starts at 7pm. Reservations are required to attend, 800-224-3147 x222. Vacaville Public Library is where the workshop is being held, which is located at 1 Towne Square in Vacaville.

Sounds like a worth-while evening if you have college-bound kids. Now if only they would have a workshop for "Little Known Ways to Find Retirement Funds for Cash Starved Parents of Kids Who Went to College Without Any Outside Help". Let me know if this one pops up...

Spacious beauty waiting for you!

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• open, roomy floorplan
• formal dining
• living room has a wood burning fireplace with insert
• inside laundry room
• fenced, private, park-like backyard
• located on a quiet court- NO through traffic!
• close to both schools and shopping
• and much, much more!

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Welcome!

Welcome to Sunny Solano!

This is a blog for all people who live, work or play in Solano County. Or even for those who are looking for a place to live, work or play, because I think that once you get familiar with Solano County you are going to want to join us here.

My vision for this blog is having a space to share news, upcoming events, opinions, and whatever else that you, dear reader, will find intersting. This is not to be a one-sided conversation, though. I hope that you will share your opinions, news and events too!

Check by often, because my goal is to have new content daily! If you have any suggestions or requests for information please email me at Patty@PattySold.com.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope to see you again soon!