Archives of real estate blog entries for September 10, 2007 (Page 9)

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Registered Sex Offenders part 2 - 10:18 PM

It’s in the news again today.  Registered sex offenders may be forced to move because they live too close to schools or parks.  
I wrote recently about parents having the right to know whether registered sex offenders are living in your neighborhood; regretfully, I must say my concerns seem well founded. 
Registered sex offenders are prohibited from living within 2000 feet from a school or park: areas where children congregate, according to Jessica’s Law which tracks them.  It seems 2,700 registered felons are in violation of this law and are now being forced to relocate.
With 400-700 sexual … (0 comments)

Why Is River Vale At The Top? - 10:46 AM
A Quick Real Estate Update from your Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin!
As a River Vale Resident for the past 28 years, I was thrilled yet surprised when I read the article from CNN Money.com, announcing that River Vale had been named #29 in the top 100 "Best Places to Live in the USA".  My family and I have continually enjoyed living here, attending sports, public schools, Girl Scouts, Library Events, and Social and Cultural Events.  Yet, I wanted to substantiate why this eminent group would pick our town to be in this very desirable group.
To quote the article, "River Vale is … (0 comments)

Pascack Valley Real Estate Update from your Pascack Valley Realtor Susan Laskin - 07:58 PM
                                                                     Montvale  Library Update
The Montvale Public Library will be offering a wonderful Story Hour Program for Toddlers through elementary school age children.  Having your child involved in the love of books at an early age will only enhance their enjoyment of reading throughout their lives.
This program will begin on September 17, and continue for eight weeks.  The program will include reading, sing alongs, rhymes, animals, arts and crafts, and many other enjoyable activities for children!
To register on line, e mail Bombace@bccls.org, including your child's name, age and program they wish to participate in.
Click Here For the Full Schedule
If you would like … (0 comments)

Today the Tables Were Turned ~ Rebate or not to rebate? - 01:15 AM
A few days ago I wrote a post on what I expected of rebate agents representing buyers during the transaction, Rebate Agents Please Take Note.  It was not my intentioned, yet it did turn into a rant of sorts. Bottom line, I wanted them to do their portion of the transaction, plain and simple. They do their side actually representing the buyer, meaning more than just writing the contract. In that post, I also identified what they could expect of me as the seller's agent.
Well today the tables were turned with a phone call this a.m. I received a voice mail … (62 comments)

All About Jazz in Downtown Brea ~ Brea, CA - 10:17 PM
Beautiful Brea is "all that jazz and more"  in our downtown area of the Birch Street Promenade Friday and Saturday evenings. This exciting jazz festival with wonderful live performances will run through the month of September, concluding the evening of September 29th
Brea downtown is located west of the Brea Mall at Birch Street and Brea Blvd. General admission is FREE for this series of performances, although if you prefer, you can buy reserved seating for $35 per person. If you choose to buy a seat the price includes a variety of goodies including $20 gift certificate to the Yard House restaurant on Brea Blvd., a … (18 comments)

So You Don't Think It Matters! - 11:13 AM
On this day in history...Jews who survived a massacre in Constance Germany are burned to death in 1349.George Washington asked for a spy volunteer and Nathan Hale volunteered in 1776.The rickshaw was invented in Japan in 1846.The sewing machine was patented by Elias Howe in 1846.Lincoln Highway opened as the 1st paved coast-to-coast highway in 1913.Canada declared war on Germany in 1939.Swanson sold it's 1st "TV dinner" in 1953.U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps was incorporated in 1962.Today is also Suicide Prevention Day. According to the National Mental Health Information Center, "Every 17 minutes someone in America commits suicide, and for every … (0 comments)

Best sign ever seen in a grocery store - 11:18 AM
Don't know who the photographer was and think that I've seen this before.  Thought it was cute and would share with others.  Enjoy!
  
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Active Rain Group Posts - 12:42 PM

Let me first start out by stating that when I joined Active Rain, it was mainly for another place to post my real estate blog.  I have definitely read many of the blogs here as well.  I won't deny that at the time I did not understand what all of the groups were about and their use. 
Unfortunately, I've had quite a bit of time on my hands running back and forth from hospital visits.  During this time, I've spent quite a bit learning more about Active Rain, what it has to offer us & the groups in particular.  I even … (0 comments)

FT. Myers Beach - Sand Castles - 12:06 AM
I know it is a little early to talk about this great event out on Fort Myers Beach!!!
But if you would like to be part of this event you need to start practicing.
 Each November you will see spectacular sand sculptures, made from only sand and water, at the American Sandsculpting Championships on Fort Myers Beach. I hear the secret to a fine sandcastle is a few good techniques and a lot of practice. Here is a site to go to for some easy-to-follow techniques - www.SandMagicSculpting.com .
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Real Estate - Are you Frustrated with this Market? - 12:28 AM
Are you one of the many Realtors stressed and frustrated with this market that we are in? I know that I am and the best release for me is to exercise. Whether you can go to a gym or just workout at home - it helps!
You really do not need much money at all to get started -    "The Budget Version"
Walk - all you need is a pair of sneakers and some comfortable clothing!Biking - most of us have one somewhere or borrow a neighborsFitness Ball - low cost around $35.00 - you can get an upper body workout, a lower … (9 comments)

Tom (the eucalyptus) died last week - 01:38 AM
One of the Burlingame trees, eucalyptus named “Tom” has recently become quite infamous (or famous – it depends who you speak to).  It was quite old for a eucalyptus (approximately 100 years).  It was one of many eucalyptuses planted a century ago in Burlingame, CA. I guess the city planners at that time didn’t realize how big eucalyptus might grow. On the picture below, you can see that not much is left from Tom, but also you can appreciate its size and the damage it did to Easton Dr.
 
While Tom is gone, there are many eucalyptuses of just … (2 comments)

Burlingame, CA – Which neighborhood to choose? - 01:47 AM
In posts Why Is Burlingame, CA So Desirable?, Why is Burlingame, CA so desirable? More reasons and more facts and Is Hillsborough, CA Better Than Burlingame, CA? I discussed reasons behind Burlingame’s popularity. If you are convinced that Burlingame is the place where you want to buy a house you might ask, but where in Burlingame? Obviously, it is a question which only you can answer. There are many neighborhoods in Burlingame to choose from. These are:
Easton AdditionBurlingame HillsRay ParkBurlingame ParkBurlingame GateOak Grove ManorBurlingame DowntownLyon-HoagBurlingame TerraceBurlingame GardensBurlingame VillageMills Estate Let me concentrate on the three of them listed at the … (1 comments)

Easton Addition - the Pearl of Burlingame, CA - 02:06 AM
Easton Addition (you can review the map of the area and its basic real estate statistics by clicking on this link) is probably the most desirable neighborhood. 
There are very few areas as attractive for families with children in any age as Easton Addition. Great schools, proximity to the Broadway downtown area (this is the “smaller downtown area” – the main downtown and the larger one located at Burlingame Ave is slightly further away) with its own bus to Caltrain and BART.  Click on the same link to double-check Easton Addition prices. They are moving up now (September 2007). What … (0 comments)

Burlingame Hills - Burlingame, CA - 02:30 AM
Another Burlingame neighborhood you definitely need to check up are Burlingame Hills (you can review the map of the area and its basic real estate statistics by clicking on this link). What is the difference between Easton Addition and Burlingame Hills?  In popular saying, once you kids grow up, you send them to university and then you can “move up the hill”.  Schools and other City conveniences are slightly further and the area is more secluded. And it is more prestigious.
And here are some Burlingame Hills pictures for your perusal:

 

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Ray Park - Burlingame. CA - 02:42 AM
Ray Park  neighborhood is slightly less prestigious and houses are less expensive (not by much), but it is really convenient. It is close to just about anything (you can review the map of the area and its basic real estate statistics by clicking on this link). From most of the houses here you can walk to one of the best elementary schools in San Mateo County - Lincoln and to Burlingame Intermediate School or BIS. Ray Park blends well with Easton Addition.
Following are examples of houses in Ray Park: 
 
 
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Directory of posts on Burlingame, CA by Cimpler Real Estate - 02:47 AM
Following is a directory of posts on Burlingame, CA published by Cimpler Real Estate:
Why Is Burlingame, CA So Desirable?Why is Burlingame, CA so desirable? More reasons and more facts.Is Hillsborough, CA Better Than Burlingame, CA?Burlingame, CA – Which neighborhood to choose?Tom (the eucalyptus) died last weekEaston Addition - the Pearl of Burlingame, CABurlingame Hills - Burlingame, CARay Park - Burlingame. CAFascinating secrets of Easton Addition Enjoy discovering Burlingame!
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Get the Skinny on Your Favorite Town - 01:17 PM
Another cool website coming at you (thanks to Gerre)! ZIPskinny offers U.S. Census Data simply by entering a zip code. To "get the skinny"on Sonora, click here. Go directly to the entry page and input any zip code you like by clicking: ZIPskinny. And what about using ZIPskinny's information with your clients to give them a statistical look at areas they're interested in purchasing a home in? ZIPskinny is careful to note that it's data should only be used as a "first look." More detailed and accurate information is available at the United States Census Bureau website. … (0 comments)

Cozy Home in Coulterville, Tuolumne County, California - 04:02 PM
2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Recently remodeled including laminate flooring & new carpet. Approximately 1200 sq. ft. 1 level. All on over 1/2 acre lot w/city water & sewer. Open dining room. Living room w/heat stove. Kitchen w/pantry. From front deck enjoy the views of quaint Historic Gold Rush town of Coulterville. Beautiful lawn area & flower gardens. Detached shop/storage, plenty of parking space. $279,000 71836 View the listing here: Cozy Home in Coulterville or email Sugar Pine Realty for more information. Listed by Sugar Pine Realty. In Tuolumne County Real Estate sales & service for over 30 years & still growing. … (0 comments)

48% of MLS homes are SOL (Foreclosure etc) in Herndon ($300k-400k) - 10:45 PM
I just completed an article on defining SOL homes on the MLS, (S* Out of Luck) homes with the keywords: REO, foreclosure, bank, pre-foreclosure, short sale, auction, third party, 3rd party**. (see "SOL" Homes defined)
I knew Arlington Virginia Homes had a few and some would go fast with aggressive pricing (To catch these I recommend email alerts for SOL keywords). So I ran some numbers. In Arlington it was about 2-4% of active homes on the MLS were SOL. But then I ran some other cities.
I was amazed to see the numbers as high as 48% in Herndon!
DATA:
**Update: … (6 comments)

Ozark MO Fest/RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rides-Sept 15, 07 - 03:11 PM
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Ride
Ozark MO Fest is this Saturday, September 15, 2007, events from 1p-10p, at Price Cutter Park in Ozark and the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will be available for rides (between 5p-7p).  Kids will get their official RE/MAX Jr. Balloon Commander ID card.
Free Daytime Events Schedule:
1:00p-4:00p Parking lot activities will include lots of free family fun and games, food, and music.  The National Guard will be there with helicopters, Ozark Police Dept. with McGruff the Crime Dog, Child ID, The Ozark Fire Dept., Missouri Highway Patrol with The Enforcer, Hot air balloon rides sponsored by RE/MAX Solutions, … (1 comments)

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