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About S. Onder Kustu, MBA

Real Estate Broker at Boomerese Realty and Structural Engineer at OAK Structural.

Do you pay your rent on time?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

Experian says it will include rent payments in its credit reports.  Is it good news?  You be the judge.  For the first-time home-buyers who have paid their rents on time, this is supposed to be good news.  For those who … Continue reading →

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Pictures from New Zealand Earthquake

Posted on February 24, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

Here is a link for those who have never seen a post-earthquake disaster area.  Note that most collapsed buildings are “Unreinforced Masonry” (stone or brick) and “Nonductile Concrete Buildings” (the buildings that tend to “pancake” in earthquakes). In California we have somewhat … Continue reading →

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Value of an Energy-Efficient House

Posted on February 23, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

It is obvious that an energy-efficient house is worth more than another one that is not energy-efficient.  But, how much is the energy-efficiency worth? Let’s say we expect to pay $300 a month more on average to heat and/or cool … Continue reading →

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Myths of Loma Prieta Earthquake

Posted on February 21, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

The Loma Prieta earthquake occurred on October 17, 1989.  It measured Magnitude 6.9 on Richter scale, and its epicenter was located about 9 miles North-East of Santa Cruz.  A section of the Bay Bridge, numerous buildings in San Francisco’s Marina … Continue reading →

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What Is Below the Lake?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

The header on this page is a view of the Crystal Springs Reservoir, which extends along Highway 280, south of San Francisco.  Beyond the lake, you see the fog draping over the Santa Cruz Mountains.  I love this view, and … Continue reading →

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Hello World!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by S. Onder Kustu, MBA

Here I am, entering the World of Blogging.  I am excited, and I am looking forward to exchanging ideas, learning and teaching, and having lots of fun in the process.

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