Stough Canyon Nature Center - 06/30/07 01:17 AM
The Stough Canyon Nature Center is one of Burbank's best kept secrets! You and your entire family can enjoy nature camps, hikes, activities, workshops and special events!
For those just starting out the docents can take you on a hike that lasts 90 minutes where you can experience nature … (0 comments)
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Lawn Mower Exchange - 06/30/07 01:05 AM
In an effort to continue to promote and protect our environment the South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering to exchange your old, operational, gas powered lawn mover for a new cordless electric rechargeable mower!!!!
You bring in your mower,pay $100 and you get a brand new electric mower! Come … (0 comments)
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Tire Recycling Day! - 06/30/07 12:53 AM
Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 3 pm will be Tire Recycling Day at the Burbank Recycle Center!!!!
With the exception of oversized, business or tractor tires this one day event will accept tires along with the rims!
The Burbank Recycle Center is located at 500 South Flower Street and is open … (0 comments)
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What Professional Designations Do You Recommend? - 06/25/07 05:55 PM
ePro®.......CRS®.........SRES®?????
I thought I would tap the vast amount of knowledge and expertise available through the AR community! I am currently sifting through the copious amounts of information regarding all of the many different designations we, as agents, can obtain.
Here are a few examples:
CNS-Certified Neighborhood Specialist
Eco-Broker-comprehensive energy and environmental real … (7 comments)
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The Week Ahead..................... - 06/24/07 09:22 PM
Monday 25
Existing Home Sales-consensus 5.99M The market has low expectation for this number, we'll see where it comes in.
3 & 6 Month Bill Auction
Tuesday 26
ICSC-USB Store Sales Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales. Is considered to be one of the … (0 comments)
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20/20 Follow up-Show originally aired in October of 2005! - 06/23/07 02:14 AM
I watched 20/20 tonight and I came away with a few thoughts:
I think it's very apparent that many consumers, including the reporters, don't know what Realtors do and what value they bring to the process of buying and selling a home. The one seller they interviewed that sold her house … (6 comments)
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20/20 Tonight! - 06/22/07 08:45 PM
Hi all,
I just saw a commercial for the 20/20 that's on tonight on ABC and the topic is how to get rich with Real Estate and "Do you need an Agent"?
Not sure where they are going with this but it should be an interesting watch, to say the least!
After … (13 comments)
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Falcon Theatre! - 06/22/07 12:57 AM
Don't miss it! Only until June 24th at the Falcon Theatre.
The Value of Names, starring Jack Klugman(Odd Couple, Qunicy MD), Liz Larsen(Law and Order) and Dan Lauria(Wonder … (1 comments)
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Got Wheels! - 06/21/07 12:34 AM
City of Burbank has a Youth Transportation Program designed for residents between the ages of 10-18. It provides a fantastic way for our kids to get around, for FREE!
If you are a Burbank resident and have kids that need to get around take them to the Verdugo Recreation Center, … (5 comments)
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Darkest before the Dawn? - 06/21/07 12:11 AM
Confidence slips to lowest level in 16 years
Housing starts fall in May
California Economy, Housing Downturn should be hurting more....
Home Foreclosures Hit Record
I believe in Silver Linings and I believe that all markets go through cycles.
I'm writing this post because it seems as if everything I've been reading is very … (3 comments)
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Open Space Preservation! - 06/19/07 11:59 PM
Recently Los Angeles Councilwoman Wendy Greuel announced the addition of 80 acres to Verdugo Mountain Park. The park is now 565 acres and the fourth largest in the San Fernando Valley!
In an age where land is at a premium and constantly being developed it is refreshing to see local politicians that … (4 comments)
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Aroma Therapy for Sellers! - 06/18/07 12:26 AM
As Real Estate agents we talk to our sellers about staging a home … (15 comments)
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Sizzling Summer Nights at the Autry National Center! - 06/17/07 11:38 PM
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:30pm to 8:00pm the Autry National Center will host live music for outdoor dancing fun for the entire family!
Enjoy the fabulous beat of latin jazz, mambo and Afro-Cuban rhythms along with food, drink and complimentary dance lessons!
Admission is $5 or FREE … (2 comments)
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The Week Ahead.......................... - 06/17/07 10:17 PM
Monday 18
3 Month & 6 Month Bill Auction
Tuesday 19
Housing Starts Consensus Forecast for May 1.470 Million
ICSC-USB Store Sales Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales. Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely … (0 comments)
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Come Out and Dance.....is back! - 06/15/07 04:54 PM
Every Thursday night in July and August free dance lessons will be offered at the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Road and Palm Avenue. The lessons will be followed by 2 hours of live music!
Here's the schedule:
July 5: Royal Crown Revue July 12: Stompy Jones July 19: Steve Lucky and the … (0 comments)
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Los Angeles Equestrian Center Summer Events! - 06/15/07 01:42 AM
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Griffith Park Update - 06/15/07 01:21 AM
As some of you may know one of the most wonderful resources we have, Griffith Park, experienced a tragic fire last month. It was truly sobering to watch on TV and quite sad as my husband and I watched the flames in the distance, from our back yard.
After all was … (9 comments)
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Bingham Renewable Electricity Standards(RES)Amendment! - 06/12/07 10:56 AM
The time is here!
The Senate is voting on the Bingaman Renewable Electricity Standards (RES) amendment this week! This marks a vital turning point in our nation's shift away from fossil fuels. We need to make sure our lawmakers are on board.The RES amendment would increase our use of renewable electricity … (3 comments)
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Flag Day and some interesting history! - 06/11/07 03:25 PM
Thursday, June 14th is Flag Day!
This day was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916, but the history is somewhat interesting!
It is believed to have originated back in 1885, when a Fredonia, Wisconsin school teacher, BJ Cigrand, had his pupils celebrate the Flag's "Birthday"!
Thereafter … (2 comments)
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The Week Ahead.................... - 06/10/07 11:42 PM
Monday11
3 Month & 6 Month Bill Auction
Tuesday12
ICSC-USB Store Sales Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales. Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending. Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of … (0 comments)
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My 50th Post! - 06/10/07 03:55 AM
Ok, so I have to comment on the fact that my previous post....... Happy Birthday AR was indeed,
my 50th post!!!!!
It's an achievement of sorts, especially for me! I was having a difficult time with my first post, enough that I never thought it would be written, much less be … (10 comments)
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Happy Birthday AR!!!!!! - 06/10/07 03:20 AM
I just got back from the AR bash in Long Beach, Ca..........I have to say, that, as I was driving out there tonight I kept thinking....ok, is this going to be weird? Not even close!
What's great is that I had the priviledge of meeting so many wonderful people, not the … (16 comments)
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Bernanke Follow-up - 06/07/07 12:36 AM
As you probably noticed Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's statements about the current state of affairs sent some shocks in the stock market. Ben speaks, people, especially investors, listen.
The underlying fear is that the Fed is done lowering interest rates and may in fact be looking towards raising rates.
Things to ponder:
Rates … (2 comments)
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Bob Hope Airport........Interesting Trivia! - 06/04/07 11:16 PM
I am somewhat of a history buff and one of the landmarks here in Burbank that has always fascinated me is Bob Hope Airport.
The fascination started when I first flew out of Burbank many years ago and realized that the only way you were able to board the plane was to … (1 comments)
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Burbank Fine Arts Festival - 06/04/07 10:35 PM
Join in on the fun at the Burbank Fine Arts Festival!
This fun outdoor event features work from artists whose work covers painting to pottery to chalk masterpieces! Amazing works will be available for purchase and live entertainment for the enjoyment of all.
This exciting event will happen on Saturday, … (0 comments)
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The Week Ahead......... - 06/03/07 01:09 PM
Monday 4
Factory Orders-consensus .7% This report is viewed quite seriously as it represents what lies ahead for the manufacturing sector. Because this sector is a large part of our overall economy it tends to influence investments in the market.
Tuesday 5
ICSC-USB Store Sales Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains … (0 comments)
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Go Solar and receive up to $10,000! - 06/03/07 11:58 AM
City of Burbank Water and Power is sponsoring the Solar Support Program.
If you are thinking about installing a solar panel system in your home or business, Burbank is the place to do it! You can receive up to $10,000 for residents and $25,500 for businesses in rebates!
This is an amazing way … (0 comments)
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EClosing Room......Great technology-Why don't we use it? - 06/01/07 06:07 PM
I just read about Stewart's EClosing Room technology.
This technology has been around for a few years and is quite impressive! For those that have been at the table signing the countless documents that are part of closing on a home purchase, you know what I'm talking about!
Utilizing the conventional paper … (5 comments)
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It's Easy to be Green! - 06/01/07 05:39 PM
Be Eco-friendly and promote green energy!
Become part of the Green Energy Champion program through Burbank Water and Power!
This program is open to all City of Burbank residents and businesses.
Here's how it works:
You agree to commit that a percentage of your monthly power usage, anywhere from 3% to 60%, will … (0 comments)
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