Bay Area Apartment Market Remain Strong
Northern California’s Bay Area is home to three of the 15 most expensive apartment markets in the United States, according to a report by Forbes.com. San Francisco was ranked as the third priciest apartment market in the United States, followed by the San Jose metro area in 12th place and East Bay, which ranked 13th. The average square-foot cost for newer apartments in San Francisco in the second quarter was $27.17 per sf, a 7.2% increase from Q2 2005.

I wanted to give a safety tip about monogramming backpacks or clothing. I once read that it is much better to put initials (AJK) on an item than the child’s name (Allie). This is because a predator has instant trust if he can say, “Hey, Allie! Your mother said…” The child may think, well, he knows my name, so it must be real.
Andrea

Bowls of vinegar (it doesn’t need to be heated first) can be used for any unpleasant odors in the home. I always use it when I cook fish. Also, I put it on the cloth when I wipe out my microwave and/or oven. It’s great for removing the odors from carpeting and upholstery as well.
Sharon in Virginia