CALIFORNIA RESOURCES

"The Golden State"

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL CITY: Sacramento

CALIFORNIA STATE FLOWER: California Poppy

CALIFORNIA STATE TREE: Redwood

CALIFORNIA STATE BIRD: California Valley Quail

MANY OF THESE CALIFORNIA RESOURCES COME RECOMMENDED

California Designers

PDI Architects (San Diego). Through a series of meetings, we will discuss the special needs of your unique project. We will suggest many "broad brush" ideas looking to avoid regrets and oversights. We will then focus on the ideas and attributes you choose. Make us one of your California resources.

Kaplan Architects (San Fran). We are an award winning firm handling residential projects throughout the Bay area.

Mari Robeson On Style. I believe designing should be approached with passion and abandon. I believe in color, unless it’s frosted blue and on your eyelids. I believe, when designing, be bold and never question your first instinct.

H J Architect. Heather Johnston Architect is a residential architecture firm based in San Diego, specializing in contemporary, custom residences, vacation homes and additions.

Kastrop Group. Our mission at The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects is to provide complete architectural services with an emphasis on creating dynamic, elegant, and practical spaces that enrich people's lives. We would love to be one of your California resources.

Redstone /Haley Architects is a multi-disciplinary architectural and development firm working from San Francisco. Our main focus is to provide clients with excellence in design solutions and personal service. We have provided our clients with the highest level of design and construction services, being one of the best California resources for over 30 years.

Gary Tucker Architect. Residential architects working in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Napa Valley Wine Country and the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in contemporary luxury home design utilizing the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Lyon Architecture. My philosophy on design starts with consideration to the site. The building should respond to the unique qualities the site has to offer. It is then up to the client to express their needs and expectations for the design and budget to the Architect. The office is in San Ramon, California.

Butler Armsden. Butler Armsden designs result from a true collaboration between architect and owner. We begin with our clients' visions and then translate them into refined architectural concepts through an exceptionally personalized design process. See why we are one of the best California resources for design.

Home Inspections

American Dream Home Inspection. American Dream Home Inspection was founded to serve all real estate buyers and sellers in Southern California. We pride ourselves on providing professional home inspections with the highest standards. Lifetime home maintenance advice is included with all of our inspections that we provide for clients.

Camelot Home Inspection Services. At Camelot, we strive to provide the home buyer with a level of service that matches the significance of the purchase they are about to make - in all probability the single largest investment of their lives.

Inspect Sacramento. What could be more exciting than buying a new home? The experience of a new community, new neighbors and friends, and perhaps even a whole new outlook on life can certainly prove to be an extremely exhilarating event.

West Coast Home Inspection. Whether you're buying or selling a home, having a professional home inspection from a leading home inspection company will give you peace of mind and assist you in a fair and smooth transaction. We are a Los Angeles resource.

Call Steve at Envirovue. Steve Ramos and Envirovue Home Inspection provide high quality home inspection, mold inspection, mold testing, home inspection infrared moisture, home inspection infrared electrical, home inspection infrared insulation, and home inspection infrared HVAC surveys. We Serve the Following Areas: Sonoma County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Solano County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Lake County, Mendocino County.

Timber Creations. Dedicated to custom timberwork, Timber Creations specializes in traditional mortise and tenon timber framing. As the owner I have committed Timber Creations to principals of integrity and honesty. Over the past twelve years I have sought out unique projects that inspire both client and craftsmen.

Brookfield Builders is a San Diego resource. Brookfield Homes is a California new home builder offering quality homebuilding that spans over 50 years. Visit our impressive collection of new home communities in Riverside and San Diego County.

Fallbrook Custom Home Builders. Jim Leising offers over 35 years experience specializing in unique, handcrafted custom homes. Our offices are in Fallbrook.

Daniel Construction. Welcome to Daniel Construction. Custom Home Builder / General Contractor specializing in custom new homes, remodels and second story additions in California - San Jose , Los Gatos , Morgan Hill - and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Structure Home. For us, being of service means being a source of quality information on everything from kitchen finishes to energy conservation. In addition to our own knowledge base, we've created a list of online links that expand our ability to be a premier resource to our clients. We are a Los Angeles resource.

Raven Development. With Raven Development you get the attention of the builder. We specialize in residential homes, bring us your plans or select one from the many we have available. We work from the San Joaquin Valley.

You can't have a page of California resources without a few of these. They were selected because their websites are very informative.

Real Estate Agents

Tahoe Donner Homes. Establish your own criteria and find your ideal second home in the Truckee - Tahoe area. Including Alpine Meadows, Donner Lake, Donner Summit, Lahontan, Martis Camp, Northstar, North & West Shores of Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley, Tahoe Donner, Truckee and more.

James Borja (a San Francisco resource). Want to know if a home is still on the market, or if the price has changed? We can help.

Fine Homes By Gloria. A resident of Santa Barbara for more than 25 years, Gloria has been a top producer who has earned the confidence and trust of many, many clients. She specializes in Hope Ranch and Montecito properties, and can provide a wealth of information about the entire county. She is bilingual and has assisted clients from Europe as well as South America.

Stephen Rosenbaum (another San Diego resource). We are a low cost, full service realtor servicing the greater San Diego area. Through us, you have access to the latest listings before anyone else knows about them.

First Orange County Homes. Tiffany Mehrmann possesses unique skills as a negotiator and communicator, two essential skills for a successful real estate transaction. She brings the ultimate level of knowledge and tenacity to the table, making the home buying and selling process effortless for her clients.

Terri Briggs (a good Sacramento resource). Whether you are buying or selling, this site will assist you with your realty needs in both the Elk Grove California and Sacramento California Real Estate marketplaces.

Steve Smith (Orange Cty). Member: California Association Of Realtors Member: National Association Of Realtors Full-Board Member: Pacific West Association Of Realtors Consecutive Multi-Million Dollar Sales Producer Real Estate Trainer/Instructor Certified In Real Estate Appraising, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Ethics, Real Estate Economics

Guiding You Home (another Los Angeles resource). Are you looking for a group of Real Estate agents that treat everyone like family? You've Found Them! Handling everything from organizing estate sales for elderly clients or trusts, to arranging a client's move across country, The Rizzotti Family works tirelessly until every last detail of your real estate transaction is met- and do so with a smile.

Park Regency (San Fernando Valley). We are a full service real estate company specializing in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, Conejo and Simi Valleys, as well as neighboring communities in Southern California.

Donna Delong. Whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced investor, you will find useful information about how to choose the "right" property, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything involved in making an informed real estate decision in today's market.

Joel Real Esstate. We're different. Our automated client 24 Hour Property Tracker System is just one way that we will provide you a much better home selling experience ending with the results you need. We help you price your home to sell. We get you the results you deserve.

Chapman's Realty (northeast). We have been realtors for over 20 years & know the real estate issues in the East County. Most homes in the East County are unique, one-of-a-kind properties that require detailed knowledge of the area that you can't just pull off the comps. We can also provide info that will list your home in a timely manner.

San Diego Homes 4 U. BEING SERVICE ORIENTED MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU. Buying or Selling: We Work for YOU! Two caring Real Estate professionals, Dennis & Sunshine, tend to all your Real Estate needs. Our motto is "Making a Difference 4U".

Melinda Taylor. Melinda Taylor and Associates is a landscape architecture firm, and one of many California resources based in Los Angeles. We provide and coordinate comprehensive landscape design services associated with all phases of our projects, from conceptual design through construction and long-term maintenance.

RMC Landscapes. We create transformed landscape settings in which people and plants can thrive, connecting architecture to the landscape, achieving new solutions to long-standing problems and turning innovative plans into successful gardens. We work in the San Francisco Bay area.

Letz Design. Letz Design Landscape is a custom landscape design company in San Diego offering consulting, master planning, supervision and ongoing reviews since 2000. I specialize in creating practical, functional and inviting outdoor spaces which are in harmony with both a client's site and lifestyle.

M L A - San Diego. Our focus is to design and plan for user oriented spaces; to offer unmatched client service; and to provide sophisticated design on time and within budget.

Go To Landscape. Campbell Landscape has been landscaping for Bay Area homeowners since 1979. From our site in Campbell, CA., we provide the highest quality in landscape design, construction and management.

Financing Sources

Your Mortgage Lender. We specialize in FHA home loan programs. This loan program only requires a 3.5% down payment. FHA loans will go to 97% LTV on purchases and rate and term refinances.

Mortgage Loans in California. Mortgage Loan Center is committed to helping consumers find great online mortgage loans, refinancing rates, home equity loans and mortgage information. Our huge lender network means that top mortgage companies will compete for your business.

Coastal Home Loans. Serving all of California! As one of your statewide California resources, and a Real Estate licensed mortgage broker, Cobalt Financial Corporation has access to the lowest wholesale mortgage rates in the country. These rates are lower than what the consumer is typically offered at the retail banking level, yet your loan is still closed with the same major banks.

Dianne Crosby. As a Senior Loan Consultant at LaSalle Financial Services, Dianne closes more than $80 million annually in residential, vacation and investment property loan transactions. She works from her Oakland office.

Jack London Kitchen & Bath is another good San Francisco resource. Welcome to our Gallery, the Bay Area's premiere source for high-end kitchen and bath furnishings.

at California Bathroom & Kitchen Remodelers we pride ourselves in offering the finest craftsmanship combined with knowledgeable and personalized service in all phases of your remodel.

Bath & Kitchen Builders. Bath & Kitchen Builders is a premier builder of baths and kitchens in Ventura County, California. As general contractors, we have designed and remodeled homes in Ventura County since 1990 and have over twenty-five years of experience in the home improvement and home remodeling industry

Kitchen & Bath Design. Celebrating nearly 30 years, we are an award winning, professional design firm that specializes in creating incredible kitchens and baths.

Custom Kitchens & Baths. Custom Kitchen Bath Center, located in Fremont, California invites you to experience the elegance of unique and unsurpassed design expertise. In addition to design, we offer custom and semi-custom cabinetry of the highest quality for your home’s interior.

Julie Williams Design. Discover that space with Julie Williams Design of Novato, California. Our warm and friendly staff put years of experience to work for you, focusing on space planning as it relates to the whole house, considering traffic flow and placement of storage. Mindful of your budget, we turn out beautiful rooms that truly make you feel at home.

There are some California resources that aren't actually in California. But they have information and products that could be helpful.

Miscellaneous Useful Resources

Wine Cellar Innovations. Wine Cellar Innovations is the world's foremost designer and manufacturer of custom wine cellars and wine racks. Wine Cellar Innovations designs, manufactures & installs wooden wine racks for homes. Make us one of your California resources.

Crime Doctor offers advice about home security. Chris McGoey does business as McGoey Security Consulting for the past twenty-four years. He has hosted the Crime Doctor Website online since 1996 as a community service by providing practical advice about security, crime, loss prevention, and avoiding liability.

House Painting Advice. Karl Crowder has been involved in the painting industry for over 20 years. Now Karl is one of our California resources, providing this house painting information to you. It is his goal to provide a comprehensive painting guide that will take you through the entire process of painting and answer all questions.

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