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You may be eligible for a temporary reduction in the assessed value of your property.

Proposition 8, California State Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 51 authorizes County Tax Assessors to temporarily lower the assessed value of any real property when it is greater than the market value as of the January 1, lien date. To lower your taxes you will need to provide evidence to the Assessor's office that the market value of your property as of January 1, 2008 is less than the assessed value.

Go to my website www.socohomegroup.com/prop8  and fill out the required information requested and I will provide you (free of charge) with the necessary application form as well as information on comparable sales that took place from January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008.  If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 707.538.0100.

In November 2007 the Fish and Wildlife department issued a new plan for preserving endangered species in the Santa Rosa Plain, primarily for the protection of wetlands that contain the California Tiger Salamander, and/or the following flowers:  Burkes Goldfiled, Sonoma Sunshine, Sebastopol Meadowfoam.

Burkes Goldfield Sebastopol Meadowfoam Sonoma Sunshine

On my webpage www.socohomegroup.com/mitigation I'm compiling links and information resources to help you understand what this plan might mean for you.  

 For the first time in this recent market, we are seeing a marked reduction in REO inventory.  The number of properties available has dropped from 315 at the end of March to 273 as of May 5, 2008.   In some areas, REO inventories are very low and buyers are finding that they are competing against multiple offers.  I have personally experienced this with buyers in East Santa Rosa and Windsor.  REO inventories have plunged in several areas including Windsor, Petaluma, and West County. 

West Santa Rosa remains the hardest hit with a current REO inventory of 109 homes, and represents 40% of all REO inventory in Sonoma County ... however, its important to note that 52 of these properties have come on the market in the last 30 days.

For more information about Sonoma County REO properties visit my webpage www.socohomegroup.com/reo

Here's a great opportunity to learn about what Sonoma County Government and Businesses are doing to fight Global Warming.

Climate Protection: Everybody Profits IV
Friday, May 16, 2008 8:30am to 2:00pm
Villa Chanticleer, Healdsburg


Here's a sampling of topics that will be covered.

• How does our County fit into current and proposed U.S. climate initiatives?
• Find out what actions our County governments has taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
• Learn who our climate protection community leaders are in  Sonoma County.
• Learn about the latest tools and solutions in energy efficiency, alternative fuels, water efficiency, and greenbuilding techniques.

For more information go to:  http://www.everybodyprofitssonoma.com/

Hope to see you there!