According to EPA, if the asbestos is in good condition (no flaking, not broken, etc) it's best to leave it alone. San Lorenzo and San Leandro are adjacent to each other, and there are quite a few homes available for sale in the area so you should have quite a few to choose from. Homes built after 1978 may not have lead in the paint used on the house.

Go to this site to see the fault lines in Northern Califonria (Bay area) http://geology.about.com/library/bl/blwg02map.htm

As for asbestos, visit this site for do's and don'ts about asbestos in a home http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html#dosdonts

Depending on what you're looking for and what your budget is, this is a good time to be a buyer because of the many choices.

Let me know if you need additional information. Call or email me.

Pacita
510 205 2992 cell http://www.PacitaRealtor.com
Mailto:Pacita@PacitaRealtor.com

Any suggestions? Any advise about the San Lorenzo, CA area?