July 27, 2011
AgencyWho knew L.A.’s red-light camera fines were ‘voluntary’?
According to the Los Angeles Times, "Bob Brickman spent months fighting a ticket he got last fall from a red light traffic camera at Wilshire and Sepulveda Boulevards in West Los Angeles. Eventually he got fed ...July 27, 2011
AgencyHome ownership in Sacramento area often a bargain versus renting.
By Rick Daysog of the Sacramento Bee Home prices in the Sacramento region keep dropping, but rents are creeping up. The result: In many neighborhoods, it doesn't cost much more to own a house than to rent an apartment, and often it costs less...
July 25, 2011
AgencyBack-seat Driver: Believe it or not, California driving is safer than ever
By Tony Bizjak [email protected] When you are out on the road today and the guy in the next lane cuts you off and the slow driver ahead is talking on a cellphone, take a deep breath and wrap your mind around this amazing but true trend: Driving in ...
July 25, 2011
AgencyHome ownership in Sacramento area often a bargain vs. renting
By Rick Daysog [email protected] Home prices in the Sacramento region keep dropping, but rents are creeping up. The result: In many neighborhoods, it doesn't cost much more to own a house than to rent an apartment, and often it costs less. These s...
July 20, 2011
AgencyWhy Mercury Insurance is a wise choice
Some insurance companies offer low rates, but not personal service. Others provide an agent, but you pay for it with higher premiums. Why should you have to choose one or the other? Wouldn't it be great to get both? Well, you can with Mercury. We off...
July 19, 2011
AgencyAP Exclusive: Mortgage ‘robo-signing’ goes on
By MICHELLE CONLIN and PALLAVI GOGOI AP Business Writers Mortgage industry employees are still signing documents they haven't read and using fake signatures more than eight months after big banks and mortgage companies promised to stop the ill...
July 19, 2011
AgencyHyundai Ousts Honda, Toyota to take No.1 spot for Brand Loyalty
Latest Q2 2011 Analysis from Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Shows Kia, Mini Also Bucking Loyalty Trends #scsharelink { PADDING-LEFT: 20px; BACKGROUND: url(http://media.sacbee.com/static/sacconnect/images/share-icon.png) no-repeat left center } B...
July 19, 2011
AgencyRise in gas price ends 10-week downturn
Congratulations to Ethan Cisneros! Winner of Cliff Cottam Insurance Services $25 ARCO Gas Card! This article by Darrel Smith of the Sacramento Bee warns us that gas prices are going up again. Sacramento gas prices ro...July 17, 2011
AgencyInsurance for your classic car
American Collectors Insurance is the nation's leading provider of collector vehicle and collectibles insurance. American Collectors Insurance specialty programs are designed to be innovative, flexible, and immediate.They are proud to offer: ...July 17, 2011
AgencyFamous Homes Inspire Copycats
Some builders have a specific vision in mind when designing a home. Whether they are recreating the home of someone powerful or replicating a house from TV or in the movies, some people take their inspiration seriously and make it into their everyday...