Free Shade Trees for Burbank Residents and Businesses! - 05/30/07 10:52 PM
City of Burbank Water and Power is offering free shade trees!
Qualifying residents can receive up to three trees and businesses can get up to 20 trees!
By providing shade and blocking out the sun's heat you cut down on air conditioning usage and help save on
energy consumption.
An arborist will … (0 comments)
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Beware of Unscrupulous 1031 Exchange Intermediaries! - 05/30/07 03:50 PM
A 1031 Exchange can be a very useful tool for the property owner who wants to defer capital gains on the sale of a real estate property.
Recently the Wall Street Journal and today Realtor Magazine had a great article about investors running into trouble with the IRS because of misappropriation … (5 comments)
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Verdugo Street Fair! - 05/29/07 08:06 PM
Come one, come all to the Verdugo Street Fair on Saturday, June 2nd.
City of Burbank will sponsor this great event filled with entertainment, prizes, giveaways, drawings, balloons and much more! This event provides for a fun filled time for both you and your kids! … (0 comments)
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The Week Ahead..... - 05/27/07 12:55 PM
Monday 28
All U.S. Banks and markets are closed for Memorial Day!
Tuesday 29
The Conference Board, a private consumer group, releases its consumer confidence index for May.
Wednesday 30
The Federal Open Market Committee(FOMC), the policy making arm of the Federal Reserve, releases May 9th meeting minutes.
Mortgage Bankers Association releases weekly refinance index.
Condoleeza Rice, US … (1 comments)
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Starlight Bowl - 05/27/07 01:02 AM
Starlight Bowl Summer Series is just around the corner!
This venue offers fun and entertainment for the entire family! It includes stadium seating and a grassy area for picnic style fun for you and your children.
Musical programming includes rock, classical and shows for the kids. The Starlight Bowl is located … (0 comments)
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What you always wanted to know about me, but were afraid to ask....MEME! - 05/23/07 04:37 PM
Wow, I was Meme'd!
For those who are not familiar with this game, type in meme in the search field for blog posts and you'll see how this is played!
So here goes: 5 things, mostly hobbies, you may not know about me:
I play the piano.I design and make jewelry. I'm learning how … (3 comments)
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Are you MOTIVATED or are you DRIVEN? - 05/23/07 12:17 AM
Are you motivated or are you driven?
I have heard these terms used a lot over the years. Have you ever wondered which one most defines you?
When I think of motivation I really tend to sort it into daily compartments. Each day I motivate myself to complete the … (8 comments)
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The Week Ahead........ - 05/21/07 12:15 AM
Wednesday, May 23rdMortgage Applications for the week ended May 18th are released.
Thursday, May 24th
New home sales for April-economists consensus is that it increased slightly to 860,000 annual rate. This report talks about new private homes and usually lags changing mortgage rates. New home sales tend to be stronger … (0 comments)
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Write or Email your Congressional Representatives! - 05/16/07 04:18 PM
Folks there are some great pieces of legislation that have been introduced that would provide much needed relief and oversight for the real estate industry and consumer.
First we have S.1394, the Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act. This piece of legislation was introduced this week by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and George … (4 comments)
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Beyond the 60 Minutes Hype! - 05/14/07 02:31 AM
Unfortunately, I missed the show, but read the 60 Minutes piece on their website and have the following thoughts…… Is this really any different than what’s happened to the stock brokerage industry over the last 15 or so years? That industry has survived the discounting by developing niche markets and … (7 comments)
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Affordability Under $500K! - 05/13/07 11:39 PM
Believe it or not there are properties, single family detached homes, to be found for under $500k in Burbank!
These charming houses make great starter homes and provide a more affordable alternative if you are a first time home buyer. Burbank is a vibrant community that boasts good schools, … (0 comments)
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Support local Fire Station 86! - 05/09/07 03:44 PM
Come bring the kids, have breakfast and support your local fire department! On Saturday, May 12th from 8am-11am Fire Station 86 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for the fire house. If you are a resident in the Toluca Lake, Valley Village and Studio City areas or … (1 comments)
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Outpost Estates - 05/08/07 02:29 AM
Outpost Estates is one of the most exclusive Hollywood Hills neighborhoods. Rich in history and tradition this 1920’s era neighborhood boasts underground utilities(one of the first communities in the United States to offer such an amenity) and features beautiful Spanish style homes. Located north of Franklin and adjacent to Runyon … (1 comments)
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Shadow Hills - 05/08/07 02:01 AM
Shadow Hills is an almost hidden and quite rural community nestled in the hills, northwest of Burbank, Ca. Most of the area is zoned for horses and many of the homes come with large, spacious lots and sport beautiful ranch styles. Located near the 40 acre Hansen Dam Recreational Area … (0 comments)
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Whitley Heights - 05/06/07 02:27 PM
The beautiful community of Whitley Heights is located in the hills above the Hollywood bowl and in its hey day was home to such stars as Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin and Bette Davis. The charm of this Hollywood real estate neighborhood lies in the curving streets, Italian architecture and sweeping … (0 comments)
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Los Angeles River-La Gran Limpieza! - 05/04/07 12:24 PM
The Great Los Angeles River Clean up is Saturday, May 12th!
Yes, for you LA residents that have not heard, we do have a river, albeit not in the most traditional sense. The Los Angeles River runs almost 51 miles, possibly through your neighborhood! Going through 14 cities, including communities … (0 comments)
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Windsor Square - 05/04/07 10:24 AM
Windsor Square is one of the oldest, historic neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Hancock Park, this beautiful area boasts homes with expansive lawns that reflect the charm and style of a wonderful early 1900’s era. Preservation is a key element of this well conserved community and in 2004 … (0 comments)
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State Route 134 Ramp Project - 05/02/07 06:29 PM
For those Burbank and Toluca Lake residents that have not been checking in with Caltrans or the Transportation Department at City of Burbank there’s a 134 Freeway project that may impact your commute. According to Caltrans, the State Route 134 Ramp Project will construct a new westbound Onramp to Route … (0 comments)
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NoHo Arts District - 05/02/07 12:20 PM
The NoHo Arts District is a fun and creative community located on the southeastern end of North Hollywood, next to Valley Village and Burbank Ca. There are over 25 theaters, lots of interesting and different dining opportunities and many art galleries to visit! In the last few years new housing … (0 comments)
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Magnolia Park Burbank Ca - 05/01/07 09:34 PM
If you are looking for a slice of suburbia within the confines of a big city, then Magnolia Park might be right for you! Magnolia Park is a quaint and beautiful area of Burbank California. Blocks from the Media Center District, the community is made up of over 3000 homes … (0 comments)
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