california: Drop Cover Hold On - The Great California ShakeOut 2009 is October 15th - 10/13/09 06:35 PM
Earthquake preparedness is a serious matter, and California is once again demonstrating a commitment to making sure residents are prepared in the event of an earthquake.
The Great California ShakeOut 2009 is set for this Thursday, October 15th, at 10:15 am, with over 6.5 million already registered to participate in the … (12 comments)
california: Is the Government Bailout Affecting Your Real Estate Business? You Bet It Is - 04/26/09 10:48 AM
Our Southern California Chapter of CRS (Council of Residential Specialists) educational and networking meeting was held last Friday in the desert community of La Quinta. Our speaker was Gov Hutchinson, an attorney, who is a member of the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) Legal hotline; he is also Staff Vice President … (9 comments)
california: Early Morning Fog in Anza, CA - 04/25/09 01:10 AM
I left my house this morning at 6 Am for a meeting in La Quinta, in the desert near Palm Springs. I had my camera and could resist grabbing a fee pics on the trip out. This was near Anza, CA as the fog was lifting. The views of the farmland, … (10 comments)
california: California Home Buyers Fair in Los Angeles This Weekend - 04/14/09 05:07 PM
Home buyers (and potential home buyers) in Southern California will have a terrific opportunity this weekend to gather lots of information about the home buying process, loans, dealing with credit issues, the importance of having a home inspection, and many other topics.
The Los Angeles Convention Center is, again, the site … (3 comments)
california: New Mortgage Protection Program for First Time Home Buyers in California - 04/01/09 09:16 AM
California is, once again, doing something to help the housing market.
We already have a potential $10,000 tax credit that is available to buyers of new home construction in 2000 (first time buyers or experienced). The home must never have been lived in. Credits of up to $10,0000 will be awarded … (7 comments)
california: California Sales and Use Tax Rate Increases April 1, 2009 - 03/31/09 08:45 AM
Just what California needs with the unemployment rates rising as they are and many folks, and businesses, struggling financially - another tax increase.
I doubt that's going to stimulate our economy and get folks out there spending their hard earned dollars.
The State Board of Equalization … (2 comments)
california: Don't be Text Messaging in YOUR Car in California in 2009 - 12/21/08 07:03 PM
California enacted a new law last July that requires motorists to use hands-free devices in their cars. Tickets for violations are expensive, but there are still a ton of folks who either ignore the law or have decided they will take the risk. Whatever.
The new law did NOT address the … (9 comments)
california: Learnings from the California Association of REALTORS Tech Tuesday - 10/15/08 09:51 AM
I wasn't on AR most of yesterday due to attending the first day of the C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS) in Long Beach, California.
I always come away from these events with new learning, and many thoughts about what to implement in my business. Some I get to some I don't. … (5 comments)
california: Calico, California – A Former Mining Town, Now a Ghost Town (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 09/22/08 10:45 PM
This is a localism post. But if you are a California home buyer, forget it. You won't be able to buy anything in this community, unless you are a ghost. Not sure there are any there but it wouldn't surprise me.
Since we're on the subject of ghosts, if you do … (35 comments)
california: Can You Do It Hands-Free? You'd Better, If You are in California - 04/17/08 06:56 PM
We are, of course, speaking about cell phone usage. But can you do it hands-free? You’d better if you are in California. It seems as if just about everyone in a car here in California has a cell phone and is on it while driving down the road. You pretty … (26 comments)
california: Only In California - 02/23/08 10:31 PM
I shouldn’t make an assumption, but this sign, for me at least, screams CALIFORNIA. I mean, where else would you find something like this? We DO have a bit of a reputation, you know. I have passed by this sign in San Marcos several times as I have been out … (21 comments)
california: Relocation is NOT for Dummies (Part 5) - 01/07/08 10:47 PM
We are nearing the end of this series on Relocation is NOT for Dummies. I hope you find it useful in your own relocation. In case you are just joining in, here are the links to the first articles in the series: Part 1 - Emotional and Psychological Issues Part … (6 comments)
california: Carlsbad and the California Coastal Commission: Friend or Foe? - 01/05/08 04:32 PM
Carlsbad home owners and lovers of the beaches, as well as others in coastal California, have a friend in the California Coastal Commission. Some may regard the Commission as a foe. The Commission, a judicial-like state agency with multiple offices, functions to protect the coastal regions of California which vary … (7 comments)
california: Market Data for JANUARY through APRIL 2007 - Solana Beach, CA - 05/25/07 11:45 AM
OTHER COMMUNITY ARTICLES Waterfront Homes in Carlsbad, California Smart Growth in Carlsbad, California Bressi Ranch - Master Planned Community in Carlsbad, California Aviara Neighborhoods - Azure Cove, Isla Mar and Tramonto in Carlsbad Carlsbad, California - A Town Fond of the Arts Carlsbad Real Estate at Sea Point Tennis Club in … (1 comments)
california: Market Data for JANUARY through MARCH 2007 - Solana Beach, CA - 04/18/07 11:50 PM
Here are the summary MLS statistics for Solana Beach for January, February and March 2007. A few things of note. The number of homes for sale, while not a large inventory, has remained fairly stable in Solana Beach. Given the number of new homes coming on the market each month is about … (1 comments)
california: A Shopping Stroll in the Cedros District in Solana Beach, CA - 04/08/07 01:30 PM
Solana Beach is a charming, eclectic, affluent beach town about 20 miles north of San Diego. Just north of Del Mar and south of Cardiff, Solana Beach offers a terrific shopping experience in the Cedros District. There will be more about Solana Beach housing, restaurants and things to do in a … (8 comments)
california: The Acura Bike Tour, The LA Marathon, and some Buildings - 03/14/07 07:25 PM
I recently took part in the Acura Bike Tour in Los Angeles on March 4 on the morning of the LA Marathon. It's about 24 miles in and around LA, in the wee hours before the marathon starts (we took off at 5:50 AM so I was up at 4:15 AM … (8 comments)
california: Market Data for JANUARY 2007 - Carlsbad, CA - 02/11/07 01:06 AM
Here are the summary statistics for January 2007 from the MLS. There are some important things to consider here. First, keep in mind that with this being the first month of the year, the data are based on only 1 month of information - a limited number of sales (31 for attached … (0 comments)
california: Couldn't Pass This Up - 02/06/07 10:41 PM
This was one of those pictures that I couldn't pass up. I am NOT a photographer, by any stretch of the imagination. I appreciate it, but I can't do it. I think I can get by well enough to take pics for my listings, and the trips I take, but I am … (20 comments)
california: Wall of Water - 02/02/07 08:49 PM
This is a pic of a very large wall fountain at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. I have been touring around the area taking photos for my localism posts as the marketing piece for the contest sponsored by Maureen Francis and Jeff Turner using virtual tours. The subtle colors in … (1 comments)
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