It is time time of year again. The early flowers are already begining to bloom. I've heard we're suppose to get some rain to help spring board the spring time colors. And of course the annual tradition of cleaning out your garage, closets, drawers, and storage spaces. I know a wonderful spring cleaning always leaves me feeling good!

The City of West Covina is helping out to make it easier than ever to do your spring cleaning. By offering a series of programs that all get kick started on Earth day April 18th, 2009!

The first event is a once-a-year UNLIMITED PICK-UP of house hold trash. Just place the items at your curb by 6a.m. on your designated Saturday. So clean out that clutter and trim up and clean out your trees bushes and garden beds. These Saturday pick-ups begin April 18th so be sure to check what day your pick up is and take advantage of this program! Also be sure to look at what items are not elidgable for pick up. One such item is electronic waste which leads into the other program going on this month!

E-Waste Round-up is intended to properly dispose of electronic that is otherwise illegal to dispose of through your regular trash service! The date is set for April 18th from 9am to 1pm click here for more information and location details. For information on Household Hazardous wastes or for upcoming Round-Ups, call 1-888-253-2652 or the City's Public Works Maintenance Division 626-939-8458. You can also visit: www.888CleanLA.com or www.lacsd.org.

Let's all work together to help keep West Covina Beautiful.

Seth Miller and Carolina Chacon

West Covina Real Estate Pro | Associate Brokers

www.MyRealEstatePro.net

Oh the age of technology... Automated computer generated Comparative Market Analysis and neighborhood profiles complete with aerial footage delivered at "high speeds" direct to our fingertips. Although they're still off, I must admit they have come along way... To the point where I was at my client's house last night and as we went over the printed materials I brought they wanted to double check it against this web-site... I laughed and thoroughly did enjoy seeing their excitement and enthusiasm as they perused the neighborhood from an aerial map that showed rough property boundary lines, and as they pulled up recent sales and comps, in a manner quite similar to that of a child ripping through the presents in a stocking on Christmas day... I asked them if they thought I should incorporate it into my web site and their feedback was overwhelming yes.

I'm providing a few samples below, Let me know what you think, and most importantly do you think I should incorporate this into my web page? You may either view a full page (that would be iframed within my websites header and side bars), or see it below the linked image.

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The Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008

“Who Qualifies?”

First-Time Homebuyers who purchase a home between April 9th, 2008 and July 1st, 2009 could be eligible for an I.R.S. tax credit of $7,500. Any taxpayer who has never owned a home as a principal residence (or within the last 3 years) For a single taxpayer with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000. If income is higher, the credit decreases and disappears altogether above $95,000. For married couples with an AGI of $150,000. If income is higher, the credit decreases and disappears altogether above $170,000

“When do I get my money?”

You get your money only after you claim the credit on either your 2008 or 2009 tax return, NOT when escrow closes on the home. However, you can speed up the process if you amend your taxes and still receive the credit this year!

“What’s the Catch?”

Although they call it a credit, it’s really an interest-free loan you must pay back over a 15 year period ($500 per year) and starts two years after you take the credit. You either get $500 less on your taxes or you owe $500 more in taxes. If you sell your home or rent it out before the 15 years, you will have to pay the balance remaining on the credit on the tax return for the year the house was sold.

Did you know you can still purchase with only 3.5% down payment and interest rates are still in the 5 percent range?

The Insurance has professional Adjusters working for them...
So should YOU!

Integrated Public Adjusters, Inc. utilize the latest technology, coupled with an professional hands on approach to protect the interests of our clients. We confidently handle and specialize in the following types of claims:

• Smoke Damage
• Water Leaks
• Water Stains
• Water Damage
• Pipe Break
• Denied Claim
• Roof Damage
• Emergency Service
• Slab Leak
• Roof Leak
• Wind Damage
• Fire Damage
• Wet Floor
• Damaged Hardwood Floors
• Damaged Stone Floors

A letter from our President

Dear Homeowner/Business Owner:

Dealing with any type of disaster to your home or business can be confusing, frustrating, and even traumatic.

Integrated Public Adjusters, Inc. is a public adjusting firm that works for you the insured, in representing you and your interests throughout the claims process. We review your current policy coverage, file the claim on your behalf, represent your interest only, and work to maximize your settlement with the least amount of stress to you.

As you know the insurance company has its own adjusters representing their interests. At this point it would be wise to ask yourself who is representing my interests?

At Integrated Public Adjusters we believe that it is in your best interest to have a firm like ours representing you.

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We invite you to contact our offices with any questions that you may have. You may also choose to take advantage of our complimentary in home or business consultation. Keep in mind you may have an insurance claim and not be aware of it. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Tom Dimitropoulos, Public Adjuster
Integrated Public Adjusters, Inc.