Larkspur, CA

Dryer vent cleaning is the fix for most things that can go wrong with your clothes dryer. Airflow is the most important thing your dryer needs in order to operate properly. Think about it; the heat and moisture from your dryer drum has to go somewhere as your clothes dry. If there is a blockage in the dryer vent system the heat and moisture are trapped in the drum or somewhere in the exhaust duct.

Professional dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to properly maintain your clothes dryer. In addition, the lint screen should be cleaned after every load of laundry. Fabric softeners and dryer sheets can cause a residue to build up over time; the lint screen should be cleaned with hot, soapy water every few months to prevent air-flow blockage.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

The most common problem found when a clothes dryer isn't operating properly is lint build-up in the dryer duct. Not only is this a fire hazard; it also causes your dryer to work harder and use more energy. A clogged dryer vent can increase your utility bills by up to $300 per year.

Many dryers have longer ducts with places that are difficult for the average homeowner to get to. A professional has the tools required to do the job efficiently.

Inside the Dryer

Lint also builds up inside the dryer, in the slot for the removable lint filter, the vents on the back panel, around the motor, drum, pulleys and other essential parts of your dryer. A dryer vent cleaning professional has special tools to get to all the areas where lint gets trapped.

It is important that your dryer exhaust system is properly installed and that the right materials are used. Older systems use vinyl, plastic or flexible foil for the exhaust duct; studies have proven this to be unsafe. A professional inspection is recommended to be sure your system is safe.

Manufacturers suggest having a professional provide dryer vent cleaning and maintenance at least once a year to be sure your dryer is operating safely and efficiently.

Dryer vent cleaning is the most important maintenance you can do for your dryer. Poor maintenance causes the dryer to overwork putting undue stress on the motor, bearings, belts and other parts of your dryer. Failure to properly maintain your dryer exhaust ducts will eventually result in a fire.

It was 3pm on a Tuesday 6/16/09 when Mark Cooper got the call. A local bank was evaluating their portfolio and needed a rush BPO on a property in Larkspur. (Rush in this bussiness means done that very same day, or first thing in the morning!). Luckily the BPO team of KW commercial in San Francisco was ready for the job.

The bank had recently used two other companies for a valuation of the exact same property and the asset managers where unhappy with the results, One figure came in at 1.1m, the other at 600k! Something was defiantly fishy.

Back at the office Jeremy Shoenig pulled comps of recent solds and active listings to determine the price per square foot as a starting point for value. Within minutes Mark arrived at the scene, took notes on the unique features of the property and began taking photos that could be uploaded remotely.

Mark Cooper knows Marin County like the back of his hand and had shown property to an investor less then a block away a few months ago. The subject property was close to downtown larkspur and very desirable, it needed some cosmetic repairs and cleanup. The value range was set at $750k-800k.

The Bpo was done and posted within three hours of the assignment, it was accurate, had great photos, and was compeated by a team with years of experiece.

Mark Cooper's team provides valuations to Banks, Asset Manages, and Attorneys for San Francisco Bay area residential and commercial properties. For more information:

email: markcooper@kw.com

phone: 415-608-1036

http://www.propertyinbayarea.com/

As of June 3, 2009 29% of available listings in Larkspur are in escrow.

For the month os May 2009 five homes sold in Larkspur for an average final selling price of $1,054,800.

The average original asking price of these homes was $1,182,700.

The range of final selling prices was from a low of $680,000 to a high of $1,575,000.

Of the 5 homes that sold 1 sold at the original asking price and all others sold for less.

To see everything that is currently available for sale through out MLS click here.

To learn more about this area visit my website or contact me directly.

To see some of the fun things to do around here click here.

As of April 6, 2009 only 15% of available listings in Larkspur are in escrow.

For the month of March 2009 only 2 homes sold in Larkspur for an average final selling price of $615,000.

The average original asking price of these homes was $669,750.

The two final selling prices were $575,000 and $655,000.

It took these homes an average of 179 days to sell.

To see all homes that are currently for sale through our local MLS, click here.

To learn more about this area visit my website or contact me directly.

Below is a picture of downtown Larkspur from yesterday afternoon, with the sun and the rain both trying to be dominant. You can see the clouds coming in from the West and the sun warming from the North.

As of March 6, 2009 only 12% of available listings in Larkspur are in escrow.

For the month of February 2009 only 3 homes sold in Larkspur for an average final selling price of $594,000.

The average original asking price was less than the selling price at $585,667.

The range of final selling prices was from a low of $542,000 to a high of $640,000 - further illustrating how difficult it is to get financing for this area, and the higher end homes.

Of the 3 homes that sold, 2 sold for more than their original asking price.

It took these homes an average of 107 days to sell.

To see more recent sales history for Larkspur and the surrounding areas, click here.

To see everything that is currently available for sale in the area, click here.

To learn more about the area visit my website, contact me directly OR attend the "Sip ‘N Shop Economic Stimulus Soiree" that our office is sponsoring on March 19, 2009 from 5 - 8pm.