Do The Hard Thing - 05/26/09 09:59 AM
"Do The Hard Thing"...These are the words echoed by my son's high school football coach.  When faced with choices in life the hard one is typically the right one.  I started to think of how many ways this was true.
Eating healthy:  Boy, this is a hard thing; especially when it is more expensive, and it takes more effort.  Thinking about parties and the availability of food that is not so good for us, doesn't it seem like it is always there? But eating healthy keeps us thin and lean...better in the long run.  The easy choice is eating poorly...well, you know how … (16 comments)

Is your Fullerton (Or North Orange County) Rental Sitting Vacant? - 05/25/09 11:00 PM
As the housing market heats up in Fullerton and other North Orange County cities; Fullerton area rentals are sitting vacant.
The majority of the home buyers that are out are the first time buyers.  As they eagerly run out and put offers on the few homes that are coming onto the market, they quickly find that it is not the buyer's market that they had hoped for.  A starter home in Fullerton or other North Orange County cities that is priced to sell, will quickly command multiple offers.
With so many people buying homes, the rental market is suffering.  A year and a … (1 comments)

Please Don't Put Fish in The Walls...The Bank Doesn't Want to Take Your House! - 05/19/09 11:26 PM
If you want to get a Realtor(r) going...just start a conversation about horrible conditions we endure when showing bank owned properties.  We have been through it all from dealing with cement in toilets to horrible pet urin stench to people squatting in the home to family pets left behind to starve...just to name a few. 
I actually posted a status on Facebook today about a Fullerton house that I showed that smelled like rotten fish! My buyer told me that she heard that unhappy people are putting fish in the walls prior to being evicted from their foreclosed home. Yuck, even this was a new … (15 comments)

There is No Shame in A Short Sale or Loan Modification - 05/07/09 05:05 PM
Homeowners, If you are underwater and your mortgage payment is more than you can handle, you are not alone.  Everyone knows someone that is in this situation and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of the "F" word - foreclosure.  You may be wondering what you should do and there are a couple of options.
Loan Modification - You may be able to work with your existing lender to negotiate a lower rate or principal balance of your existing mortgages.  The lender wants to be sure that you have the means to pay the loan back and has criteria that needs to be met. 
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Doors of Fullerton...What's Behind Door number Three? - 05/06/09 07:49 PM
Congratulations to Yanne of Anaheim! She correctly guessed what was behind Door Number two, it was Studio EMP!  Her name was chosen as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Nicole!  Now for Door Number two...
"Doors of Fullerton" Contest!
We all agree; Fullerton is a great place to live!  Our Downtown Area is the heart and the city is full of history, buildings with architectural detail featuring eclectic stores, restaurants, art and services. So, how well do YOU know Fullerton? 
I will be featuring a series of doors and clues from the business behind the door.  If you guess … (9 comments)

A Walk With Hope - 5k to Support the With Hope Amber Craig Memorial Foundation - 05/04/09 12:38 PM
A Walk Wiht Hope! A fundraiser walk at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange CA,  on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 for With Hope - The Amber Craig Memorial Foundation.   With Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention through improving mental health support services and education in our schools and throughout our community. With Hope Foundation is committed to supporting our local schools' efforts in suicide prevention through education. We have pledged to make available, at no cost to the schools, speakers and materials to effectively educate our community's youth. If you would like to show your support with a small … (6 comments)