The Temescal district made the Wall Street Journal in December. It doesn't suprise me! Temescal has been up and coming for many years now. There is a certain charm and unpretentious vibe in the Temescal area of Oakland. It's nestled below Rockridge and has easy access to all the freeways. The district is home to a few of my favority spots as well. If you want the best strawberry shortcake in town then you must go to BakeSale Bettys. If you are looking for a great deal on wine of a fun evening of wine tasting then you must stop at The Wine Mine. I have also become a big fan of the the taqueria La Calaca Loca. You can get a quick bite to eat while being entertained by the decor. And last and but certainly not least, is Genova Delicatessan where you can find a great sandwich. There always seems to to be a wait but the lines move fast and it's worth the wait.
As for real estate, Single family Homes prices in Temescal range from $450,000 to $650,000 and condos in the same area range from $300,000 to $500,00.
For more about Temescal, below is a link to the article in the Wall Street Journal:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125856546008953817.html?mod=article-outset-box
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Cash for Caulkers
President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse home-owners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation. The legislation that is currently being crafted by the help of Steve Nadal, director of the American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy, said the bill could contain up to $12,000 in rebates. The proposal is part of the President’s larger spending plan, which also includes money for small businesses, renewable energy manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Items like air conditioners, heating systems, washing machines, refrigerators, windows, and insulation would likely be covered, Nadal said. Consumers might be eligible for a 50% rebate on both the price of the equipment and the installation. And so far, there is no income restrictions attached to the bill.
It’s not clear as of yet how the home efficiency plan would be administered – the government may issue rebates, or through a tax credit, or through state companies. Currently, PG&E offers rebates for you as a homeowner. And, so far, this is unclear if this will change. The a few rebates offered by PG&E include adding attic and wall insulation, replacing your old furnace with a new energy-efficient furnace and changing your old water heater for a new one. Many more rebates our offered and it’s easy to fill out the application online for your rebate: http://www.pge.com/rebates/
Items like air conditioners, heating systems, washing machines, refrigerators, windows, and insulation would likely be covered, Nadal said. Consumers might be eligible for a 50% rebate on both the price of the equipment and the installation. And so far, there is no income restrictions attached to the bill.
It’s not clear as of yet how the home efficiency plan would be administered – the government may issue rebates, or through a tax credit, or through state companies. Currently, PG&E offers rebates for you as a homeowner. And, so far, this is unclear if this will change. The a few rebates offered by PG&E include adding attic and wall insulation, replacing your old furnace with a new energy-efficient furnace and changing your old water heater for a new one. Many more rebates our offered and it’s easy to fill out the application online for your rebate: http://www.pge.com/rebates/
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