Earth Day Event April 22, 2009

Earth Day Evolution is a fundraiser event with proceeds benefiting the Home 1st Foundation

EARTH DAY EVOLUTION!
Come join the Home 1st Foundation on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Club Auto Sport for the Earth Day Evolution Celebration. Experience a fun, fresh, completely different focus to Earth Day. Stop by to feast on delicious complimentary hors-d'oeuvres, and locally brewed beer from Sonoma Chicken Coop! Sip and savor wine from the Bay Areas best, Groove to a Live concert by Tainted Love, and win special prizes in our showcase raffles. Through the festivities you will become informed, engaged and empowered in the arena of Green technology and innovation.

So bring an empty stomach, dancing shoes, and a curious mind, for the Green Revolution begins, right here, at Home 1st!

See you there!
EARTH DAY EVOLUTION, April 22, 2009 at Club Auto Sport
SPACE IS LIMITED AND WE WILL SELL OUT

For more info, please visit:

http://www.generationgreenexpo.org/email_blasts/invite0309/home1st_earthday.html

Thanks!

Trina Hunt Transaction Manager email: trina@trinaddie.com website: www.trinaddie.com mobile:  fax: 408.823.6831 408.904.7118

Q: How long should a REALTOR® keep transaction files and trust account records?

A:
For purposes of a DRE audit, REALTORS® must keep copies of transaction files for three years. Such documents include all listings, purchase contracts, deposit receipts, canceled checks, trust records, and other documents signed or received by the broker or salesperson in connection with any transactions for which a real estate broker license is required. The retention period runs from the date of the closing of the transaction or from the date of the listing if the transaction is never closes or is cancelled. (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §10148.)

However, litigation involving a transaction may occur years in the future. Since the statute of limitations may vary depending on the cause of action, it may be prudent to retain records in some space-saving electronic format for longer than three years. For example, the statute of limitations for latent construction defects is ten years.

GREEN ALERT: 5 Paper Tips-Use Less, Wisely!

We use a lot of paper in this business. Help reduce your environmental footprint by adopting these 5 paper-saving solutions:

TIP 1:
Use both sides of the paper. Duplex printing is the single best way to reduce paper use. Add duplex as the default mode on your printer.

TIP 2:
Go digital. Send electronic files in place of paper.

TIP 3:
Be selective. Print what you need when you need it. Avoid stockpiling forms, or instructions that will go out of date.

TIP 4:
Reach for the right paper. Print on paper certified through organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council.

TIP 5:
Recycle. Collect used paper so the fiber can be used again. Doing so saves trees, reduces energy and water use, requires fewer chemicals, and keeps paper out of landfills.

NEW Services!

We are proud to announce several new services we are adding to the Trinaddie umbrella. We've hired on a professional cleaner and handyman to help prep your listings for market. We've designed several packages for indoor, outdoor, or even as a buyer closing gift. We will also soon release our sign and post installation services. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR TRINADDIE MEMBERS ONLY, designed to better serve you and your transactions.

2008 Fork-it-Over Award Winner

And the winner is....(drum roll please)
MARIE NORRIS, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY!!!

2008 was another tough year in real estate, but Marie's knack for REO's stacked up to a whopping 35 closings!

We are so impressed with her professionalism, and ability to multi-task. She is a force to be reckoned with.

We are very honored to be part of her team...Thank you Marie!

Commonwealth Title was purchased by Fidelity

NEWSFLASH
Commonwealth Title was purchased by Fidelity National Title.   All business previously booked under Commonwealth will remain that way, they do not need to issue a new preliminary title report.

Thanks!

Trina Hunt

Transaction Manager

408.823.6831

408.904.7118 fax

trina@trinaddie.com

www.trinaddie.com

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Archived Files

Just a quick reminder, now that we have entered a new year, all of your closed and cancelled files of 2008 have been moved to your personal archived section on our webtool. You can find these files under your account by clicking the 'My Archives' link.

Your active listings and escrows that carry over to 2009 will remain on your main transaction page as usual.

Please let us know if you have any questions at all!