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fullerton realtor: Coyote Hills Fullerton Home For Sale! Open House Saturday, April 7th. Fullerton Real Estate - 04/05/12 10:47 AM
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fullerton realtor: Happy New Year! Good Bye 2011, Hello 2012! Fullerton Realtor 30 Day Challenge - 01/03/12 10:29 AM
Happy New Year! Wow, the time sure flew. As I look back, I am happy and also a little guilty in saying that 2011 was a good year for me. Guilty because I feel bad that so many friends were eager to see it over.
I have so much to be thankful for and though there were some rough spots in 2011, especially for some dear friends, I really can't complain. I helped so many folks realize the dream of home ownership, while helping others sell homes to move on to the next chapter of their lives.
Late 2009, I brought … (2 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - Dear Fullerton, I Owe You an Apology... - 03/21/11 11:20 PM
Dear Fullerton,
I owe you an apology.
I should have warned you. I should have been running around with my hair on fire. I should have been shouting from the rooftops. But I was afraid you would think I was just another real estate agent trying to make a sale.
After all, it is my solemn obligation, my duty to you and to our community to sound the alarm when things happen that will affect your well being. In this case, my neglect may have cost you dearly. Let me explain...
If you would have bought a house in November with … (3 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - What if your Home Lost 75% of it's Value in Three Years? - 01/17/11 11:08 PM
Wow! Could you imagine if your home lost 75% of it's value in three years??!! It happened in one California city but thankfully, I am not talking about Fullerton or even an Orange County city for that matter.
According to a Los Angeles Times article (and I tried to search their site to get it in it's entirety but no such luck); California was hit especially hard leading the nation in loss of home value. Number One was Stockton with a 75% loss...wow! In the greater Orange County area, we have seen a decrease in home values of 36% in the past three years.
This got me … (2 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Drake's Cristal Ball - The Future of the Fullerton Real Estate Market - 11/17/10 10:07 AM
When a Downtown Fullerton home owner asked me what I think will happen to the Fullerton real estate market in the six to twelve months, I thought it might make for a good article.
The answer depends on so many factors; a major one being foreclosures, or lack there of. Many banks still don't seem to be foreclosing. Between the loss the banks incur (when the home is actually sold), home owners working to stay in their homes, bankruptcies and lawsuits are just some things keeping the banks at bay. We have been anticipating that they will start foreclosing for years now … (1 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - So Why do I need to Qualify with the Seller's Bank Too? - 11/04/10 09:59 PM
If you are a buyer that has made an offer to purchase a bank owned home (also known as an REO) chances are you have asked yourself that exact question.
As a potential home buyer, you are already pre-approved with your own lender (at least I hope you are)who has patiently explained to you the programs, options, rates and the entire loan process. I mean it was tough enough to go get him/her everything she needed in the first place. Your head is spinning, you are swimming in a sea of numbers, payments and costs all after giving up your most personal information, the information that you … (8 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Earth Day Around Fullerton - No, this is not a blog about turning off the lights and carrying a canvas bag! - 04/22/10 09:35 AM
Every year there are some pretty cool lists that start floating around for Earth Day. We are reminded of everything from carrying a canvas bag, turn the lights out, re-use, recycle, etc... Those things are cool but here is a list of cool things to do around Fullerton for Earth Day!
Project Green Fundraiser and Earth Day Fundraiser at Fitness Pizza in Fullerton - I stumbled accross this one entirely by accident but glad I did because it looks like a good one! Come out and support the Boys and Girls Club at ZPizza. Every in store purchase will earn a … (1 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - Home Values; Appraised, Market & What The House Was Once Worth... - 10/20/09 07:08 PM
Any buyer that has been looking for a starter home in Fullerton or in Orange County for the past few months knows exactly how fierce this market is!
If you are lucky enough to win the offer war as a buyer, then your next hurdle is with the appraisal.With values coming in so low because of out of area appraisers, short sales sold extremely below market value and everything else. We often bite our nails off hoping to get the "all clear" on the appraisal. I was having a conversation with another Realtor today and she had a perfect way to … (4 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - Open House Sat., October 3rd! Great Fullerton Starter Home! - 09/30/09 10:43 AM
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Uncorked - Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 - Be There; Most of Fullerton Will Be! - 09/22/09 11:36 AM
I love this time of year! Fall in Fullerton is so much fun! Our trees may not turn colors and lose their leaves but so many fun events come up in the fall and this weekend is probably my favorite.....Fullerton Uncorked!
Why do I love it so much? First, it is located at the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum. It is great opportunity to tour these beautiful grounds in the Cal State Fullerton parking lot.
Second - The food! Pretty much every great restaurant in town is there serving up tastes from their menu's! This year over 45 local restaurants will be there, … (4 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - THE FACTS...SUPPLY AND DEMAND - Fullerton Homes for Sale - 09/14/09 07:05 PM
If you regularly read my blog, you have heard me say it time and time again, "Inventory is down and homes are in demand". Well, for you graphs people, here is what it really looks like in our very own Fullerton, CA.
DEMAND IS UP
Properties currently for sale, pending sale or sold in Fullerton, CA from Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2009
HOMES NEEDED!
Qualified Buyers- especially first time buyers are having a tough time finding a home to buy. They are nearing the deadline to receive their $8,000 tax incentive and need to close by November 30th to receiv … (4 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - Adventures In Door Knocking.... - 09/07/09 04:11 PM
You have probably heard me talk about how tough it is for first time buyers to realize the dream of home ownership with a little piece of Fullerton Real Estate of their own. I have lots of buyers and with up to 30 offers (or more) coming in on starter homes in Fullerton (and all North Orange County for that matter) it is getting increasing difficult. So, I decided that I needed to get more aggressive for my buyers!
Dreading it or not, I figured I better start knocking on some doors and talk to the folks in the Downtown Fullerton … (8 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Real Estate - So What's all the Fuss about Fullerton? - 08/18/09 10:52 PM
Whenever I talk to friends that don't happen to live in or near Fullerton they are always saying how much they would like to visit or check it out. It's either that or "geez, you sure love that town, Fullerton!" It's all just from hearing me ramble on about it in my blogs or on Facebook and the like.
So what is all the fuss about Fullerton? If you stopped to talk to the people that live here, they would all tell you that we are just not like other towns in Orange County!
I just found this video and I think … (5 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Bank Owned Home for sale in the Highly Sought After City of Fullerton, CA! Troy High School! - 08/07/09 04:56 PM
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fullerton realtor: NEW PRICE & Open House Aug. 8th, 1:00 to 4:00 Custom Single Level Fullerton Home for Sale! - 08/07/09 04:28 PM
NEW PRICE & Open House Sat. Aug. 8, 2009 - Custom Fullerton Ranch HomeLocation: Fullerton, CAOPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 8th, 2009 1:00 to 4:00! Located on close to a 3/4 acre corner lot in the heart of Sunny Hills, this property offers boundless possibilities. Adding to the appeal of the single level, ranch-style home with 3-car garage is a wide circular driveway surrounded by lovely trees, lawns, and mature landscaping. Throughout the home, generous windows 'bring the outside in.' Open and oversized, the formal living room, dining room, and step-down family room with attached 3/4 bath offer abundant space for entertaining … (1 comments)
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fullerton realtor: A Property Re-Assessment Appeal Story – Moral: CHOOSE YOUR COMPARABLES WISELY! - 08/01/09 06:49 PM
When I was contacted by my client some months back to help her with her property re-assessment application, I had no idea what I was really in for.
Her property's value had dropped since purchasing it and she was being taxed much higher than if she had bought her house recently. I helped her out with some comparable sales to send in with her re-assessment applications and a few months later she called me back.
She had received a letter stating that she had a hearing set for her appeal. We got right to work pulling new comparable sales (from the … (15 comments)
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Open House Sat. July, 18 - Great Buy on a Sunny Hills Estates Home! - 07/17/09 04:24 PM
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fullerton realtor: Fullerton Open House - Sat., July 18, 1:00 - 4:00 - Custom Fullerton Ranch Home! - 07/17/09 04:13 PM
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fullerton realtor: Great Buy on a Sunny Hills Estates Home in Fullerton, CA! - 07/14/09 01:37 PM
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fullerton realtor: Deals & Steals - Happy Hour & More in Fullerton, CA by Cristal Drake Fullerton Realtor - 06/25/09 01:13 AM
I have been getting quite a few contacts as of late from people either driving through, visiting or moving to our very own Fullerton California! It makes my heart so happy to hear people tell me that when they hear of or drive through Fullerton, CA, I am the one that comes to mind and Vice Versa! I am passionate about my town and I am so glad it shows! With that said, I bring you the Best Values to eat and drink in Fullerton.
This list started as a quick "Happy Hour" reference list for Downtown Fullerton (Yes, because I … (4 comments)
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Cristal Drake, Realtor Fullerton Real Estate
Fullerton,
CA
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