activerain: Brea California Market Update - Active Pending and Sold - Days on Market - 04/29/08 04:18 PM
Brea has seen an interesting year so far with inventory and prices.
The year started off with a lot of inventory and very soft prices.
Over the last couple months buyers were frenzied by the drop in prices combined with low interest rates. A lot of the good inventory which was … (1 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California - A Maket Update - 04/29/08 04:13 PM
Fullerton has seen an interesting year so far with inventory and prices.
The year started off with a lot of inventory and very soft prices.
Over the last couple months buyers were frenzied by the drop in prices combined with low interest rates. A lot of the good inventory which was … (0 comments)
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activerain: Short Sales - REO - Equity Sellers ..... How they Match Up - 04/25/08 01:55 PM
Here is a banner ad I will be displaying at a local car wash. It details the total active units, which ones are REO-Short Sales-Equity Sellers.
It shows in the lower price range we have up to 60% short sale listings..... WOW!!! This is just the beginning of what we have to come … (0 comments)
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activerain: THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO REPRESENT YOURSELF IN A TRANSACTION… - 04/02/08 04:31 PM
It may be tempting, but don’t do it. Foreclosures are nearly always sold “as is.” This can lead to disaster without professional assistance. Short sales can linger for months and jeopardize your deposit if you are not careful. If you do need to sell, there are ways to make your … (0 comments)
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activerain: Open House Today - A beautiful day but no people in Southern California - 02/09/08 02:47 PM
As I sit today at my open house on a day with 81 degree weather, blue skies in Southern California I wonder why no one is visiting my open house.
Last weekend on Saturday I had over 65 people through.
Could the weather be too nice? I didn't think that was possible. … (5 comments)
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activerain: National Register of Historic Places Buildings in Fullerton, California - Church of Religious Science - 01/10/08 10:00 PM
Church of Religious ScienceOriginally: First Methodist Episcopal ChurchLocation: 117 North Pomona Avenue1909: Gothic Revival
An impressive Gothic Revival structure, this masonry building is the oldest remaining church in Fullerton and has served the needs of three different congregations. The Methodists erected the church in 1909, at a cost of approximately … (0 comments)
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activerain: National Register of Historic Places Buildings in Fullerton, California - 01/10/08 09:51 PM
The Chapman Building
Location: 110 E. Wilshire Avenue 1923: Sullivanesque / Classical
Designed by Anaheim architect M. Eugene Durfee, the Chapman Building is Fullerton's most outstanding commercial structure. Its design is a combination of the Chicago School of skyscraper architecture, as developed by Louis Sullivan, and a Southern California ethic. The building … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton Certified Farmer's Market - A Great Place for Fresh Produce - 01/09/08 11:06 AM
Every Wednesday in Fullerton at Independence Park a lot of local merchants get together for the weekly Farmer's Market.
As you can see the stuff looks great - and it is.
The market offers fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs, Honey, Fish, Flowers, Plants, Nuts and Breads. You can also find the occasional arts … (5 comments)
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activerain: Snow Day in Fullerton - February 2, 2008 - 01/09/08 10:54 AM
In the middle of Orange County, California - the City of Fullerton is hosting the Annual SNOW DAY!
It will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Brea Dam Park. The address is 1700 N. Harbor Blvd and here is a map below.
Hope to … (0 comments)
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activerain: Latest DrudgeReport Headline - "BANKS ACT ON MELTDOWN FEAR... " - 12/12/07 10:27 PM
With the increasing liquidity problem central banks in Europe and the US moved to increase available money in the event of an even bigger credit crisis.
We have not seen this type of a collaboration since the Sept. 11 attacks that inter-national banks have worked together to help a global financial problem.
As … (1 comments)
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activerain: I was Asked to Commit Fraud - 12/05/07 10:44 PM
I received a call today on one of my listings - a $299,000 condo.
The 'buyer' called stating he was an investor asking how much the property could appraise for. I thought this was a bit of a strange question, but I told him it would appraise for about $315,000. He then … (15 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Untitled by England" - 12/05/07 04:59 PM
Katherine England, nearing completion
Olive Park901 Gilbert Street, Fullerton, CA 92833
Artist assisted by Valencia Park Elementary School students along with community and business volunteers Funded by All the Arts for All the Kids and Raytheon Company
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Untitled by Maestrejuan" - 12/05/07 04:58 PM
Dave Maestrejuan, 2004
Pedestrian alley at Harbor and Commonwealth
CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Artist was assisted by High School students from Fullerton, Anaheim, and Buena Park
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Hope and Love" - 12/05/07 04:57 PM
Katherine England, 2003
Plaza Park144 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Inspired by 1960s pop artist Peter Max Artist was assisted by students from Fullerton Union, Troy, Sunny Hills high schools, and Crittenton Center
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Family" - 12/05/07 04:56 PM
Cari Guerin, 2002
La Sierra High School Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Site1841 OrangethorpeFullerton, 92833
CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Artist was assisted by students from TAPP (Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program) and Sunny Hills High School Mural project included studio art classes for teen moms
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Fullerton" - 12/05/07 04:55 PM
Matt Reynoso, 2001
Downtown Fullerton Plaza Parking Structure 150 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Seven panels suspended between floors of the parking structure Artist was assisted by students from Fullerton Union High School and Nicolas Junior High School
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Tribute to Leo Fender" - 12/05/07 04:54 PM
Mike Tauber, 2001 Fullerton Transportation Center120 E. Santa Fe Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832 CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Site of Leo Fender’s historic electric guitar factory Artist was assisted by Fullerton Museum Center staff and students from Fullerton Union, Troy and Sunny Hills high schools Figures include Leo Fender, Jimi … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Faces of Fullerton" - 12/05/07 04:53 PM
Emigdio Vasquez, Sr., 1999Fullerton Museum Center Auditorium301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Executed with assistance from students from Fullerton Union High School and Nicolas Jr. High School … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Educated Choices" - 12/05/07 04:52 PM
Emigdio “Higgy” Vasquez, Jr., 1998La Vista High School909 N State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 CUFFS project, supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Executed with assistance from La Vista High School students … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Welcome to Fullerton" - 12/05/07 04:51 PM
1997Harbor Blvd. railroad overpass south of Commonwealth Ave. Modeled after Pacific Electric bridge at Harbor and Berkeley from 1917 - 1964 … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Art and Play: Cornerstones of Creativity" - 12/05/07 04:50 PM
Emigdio Vasquez, Sr., 1995Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton, interior wall346 W. Commonwealth Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832The first CUFFS mural supervised by Fullerton Museum Center Produced over winter break 1995/96 by Mr. Vasquez, Fullerton Museum Center staff, and Boys and Girls Club members … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Los Niños Del Mundo" - 12/05/07 04:49 PM
Emigdio Vasquez, Sr., 1994701 S. Lemon St. Fullerton, CA 92832 The first CUFFS mural Produced with neighborhood Elementary and Jr. High School students Produced as part of restoration of earlier Lemon Park murals … (1 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Flight" - 12/05/07 04:47 PM
Aldo Casanova, 1978City Hall lawn303 W. Commonwealth Ave.Fullerton CA 92832 Fabricated by Jack Brogan Commissioned by the Fullerton Bicentennial Committee in 1976 Restored and lit in 2004 … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Lemon Park Murals" - 12/05/07 04:46 PM
David Whalen, 1978East portion of Lemon Park701 S Lemon St., Fullerton, CA 92832 Produced with assistance from community youth 8 separate panels, all dealing with Mexican American identity Restored in 1998 by local artist Emigdio Vasquez … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - “History of California” - 12/05/07 04:45 PM
Helen Lundburg and Miriam Farrington, 1942Fullerton Police Station, Mural Room237 W Commonwealth Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832 WPA commission Artist is best known for her later, surrealist paintings Depicts key moments in California history Was covered from 1963 to 1987, restored in 1991 as part of the city’s centennial … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art -"Untitled by Julian" - 12/05/07 04:44 PM
Paul Julian, 1936Fullerton Post Office, interior wall202 E Commonwealth AveFullerton, CA 92836 WPA project Depicts idealized images of Fullerton industry: citrus, oil, and aviation … (0 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - California Work of Art - "Pastoral California" - 12/05/07 04:42 PM
Charles Kassler, 1934Fullerton Union High School campusPlummer Auditorium201 E Chapman AveFullerton, CA 92832 Fullerton’s oldest extant mural Commissioned during the Great Depression before the official launch of the Federal Work Projects Administration Was deemed “vulgar” and “inappropriate” by the High School District and Junior College Board of Trustees in 1939 and … (0 comments)
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activerain: City Of Fullerton - Public Works of Art - 12/05/07 04:40 PM
Fullerton, California has a rich history dating back over 100 years. During the years the city has commissioned numerous works of art and I would like to show you a few.Below is the map of all the art pieces. I will detail each piece in a separate blog which you can … (0 comments)
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activerain: Selling the Same Home Multiple times - It Might Take a Few - 12/03/07 10:10 PM
Given the current market - discerning buyers have been known to back out of a deal for no reason other than they feel they did not get a 'good enough'.I am sure most listing agents have sold a house multiple times, put it in escrow, only to have the buyer cancel … (0 comments)
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activerain: The iPhone - If you ever need a replacement - 12/03/07 09:44 PM
I just went through the experience of having my iPhone die on me and while the process of replacement was painless - the aftermath was like a red-hot poker in my side.
I went to the Apple store as my phone developed tiny bubbles underneath the glass screen. The 'Genius' took … (3 comments)
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activerain: Smoking Deal in Lower Raymond Hills - Single Level Condo w/ 2 Car Garage $269,000 - 12/02/07 04:47 PM
Just Listed.
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activerain: Fullerton - California Market Update 12-2-07 - 12/02/07 02:04 PM
With Foreclosure and liquidity problems being broadcast on every news channel it is tough to realize there is some good news when it comes to a market update.Whenever there are problems there is opportunity. In this case it is for the buyer. Prices took a drastic decline and it is truly … (1 comments)
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activerain: Absolutely stunning single level estate on 3/4 of an acre. Fullerton - CA - 12/01/07 06:25 PM
Absolutely stunning single level estate on 3/4 of an acre. Open Floor Plan leading to a massive beautifully landscaped yard with blue pebble stone pool, spa and firepit. Guests can stay in the 800 sqft private guest house complete with separate living room and bedroom, kitchen and full bath. Kitchen features … (1 comments)
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activerain: Enabling your clients - and hence yourself - 09/25/07 11:06 PM
One barrier to communication is the fear of being spammed. What if you could alleviate that fear, without just saying you will not do so.Here is the answer. I have multiple clients who primarily use work email, or simply do not like giving out their email address. I have begun to … (9 comments)
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activerain: California Foreclosure Consultant Law - Be Very Careful it could cost $25,000 - 09/24/07 11:04 PM
There is a law on the books in California dealing with investor buyers (buyers who do not intend to occupy the property) being represented by agents and brokers. This law is in place due to vultures preying on homeowners in default.So - what does this mean to you?If you are a Realtor … (2 comments)
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activerain: Thinning out the Competition in California - 09/01/07 02:33 PM
One inevitable consequence of the Real Estate slowdown will be the increase in competition for business, but the decrease in number of agents competing.
The number of people taking the RE license exam in California is 35% less for the first 7 months of this year compared with last. We … (6 comments)
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activerain: Beware the Rental Scam - 08/30/07 06:39 PM
This is for real so take notice. If it pertains to you - take action.
You can check out this story from the Channel 10 News.
http://www.10news.com/news/13962225/detail.html
In San Diego, CA there is a crew of scam artists who have come up with a pretty quick way to make money. They have someone with … (13 comments)
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activerain: Jury Duty - Does self-employed mean anything anymore - 08/30/07 06:31 PM
I just received a summons for Jury Duty. Now I would love to do my civic duty but I have a newborn and I am the sole provider for my family. As we all know in this Real Estate market any time off can mean lost business.I submitted I was self … (8 comments)
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activerain: Do You Have a Market Conditions Disclosure - 08/26/07 04:14 PM
My brother in law is an E&O lawyer and he told me to start using a Market Conditions and Pricing disclosure. I looked at the C.A.R. form and it is for the buyer, but I am looking for the seller. To protect ourselves in an unstable market, we tell our sellers … (8 comments)
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activerain: If Grandma Had Listened to These Folkes - My Inheritance Would Be Gone - 08/20/07 11:38 PM
For the Past 60 years, economists, Wall Street Analysts, and other supposed financial experts have predicted the end of Real Estate Appreciation. Take a quick trip through their far-off-the-mark forecast from years gone by:"The prices of houses seem to have reached a plateau, and there is reasonable expectancy that prices will … (11 comments)
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activerain: How to Stay Out of Legal Trouble - 08/20/07 11:01 PM
My brother-in-law is an E&O lawyer so I frequently ask him why people get sued, and how to prevent it. The most common setup that ends in litigation is an agent who has double-ended a transaction, and 1 party feels the agent did not act with due diligence. He says … (8 comments)
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activerain: Does your car make a difference? - 08/19/07 11:10 PM
Realtors are supposed to be these super rich people that drive fancy cars, wear nice clothes, and go out to expensive dinners – right? Well not exactly. Since 95% of the business is done by 5% of the people the majority of Realtors do not have lavish cars – but does … (17 comments)
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activerain: Realtor.com - Featured - Showcased - Is is worth paying for exposure - 08/16/07 07:17 PM
Realtor.com is the #1 Real Estate Website in the United States. They had over 9 million unique users in the last quarter and claim to capture 84% of buyers hitting the internet. They offer 3 different ways to advertise your listing. The standard listing is given to everyone and contains 1 picture … (20 comments)
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activerain: 3rd Annual HP Real Estate Technology Contest - High Tech Realtors - 08/16/07 04:26 PM
During the months of May through August 2006, HP invited real estate agents to enter the 3rd annual Real Estate Technology Contest. This contest required agents to provide an essay about how they were using technology to be more efficient, serve clients better, or invent new tricks of the trade … (0 comments)
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activerain: Local Agent Puts Out House Fire; 'All in a day's work' - How to get noticed - 08/16/07 02:48 PM
The article below details a house fire that I helped extinguish not too long ago.
Sure this is a shameless self-promotion plug but I hope you can also take something else away from it. I have a copywriter who I enlisted to write articles about me on a routine basis. Now … (4 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton California Short Sale - Highly Upgaded Troy High Home - Foreclosure - 08/16/07 12:18 PM
Short Sale pre-foreclosure in Fullerton, CA. The seller's loss is your gain. Get is before it is a Bank Repo. This home is absolutely stunning featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with 1,450 sq.ft. on a 9,000 sq.ft. lot. It has a gourmet kitchen with Granite Counter tops - Stainless Steel Appliances … (0 comments)
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activerain: How Big is Your Farm - is Bigger Better? - 08/16/07 12:01 PM
I started with a farm of 250 homes. I slowly increased and now deliver flyers to 5000 homes about every 3 weeks to a month.
At what point does the cost outweigh the return.
I think I have a very unique flyer and I plan on increasing my farm as … (8 comments)
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activerain: Bringing your Personal Life Into Your Business - Bonding with your Clients - 08/16/07 11:28 AM
Realtors all too often are strictly business and forget the client is human with similar life experiences. I used to keep my personal life separate and never share what is happening with potential and current clients. The past six months I changed this. My wife was pregnant and I started telling … (6 comments)
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activerain: Market Update for Fullerton CA - 92831 Zip - Charts Facts and Trends - 08/14/07 03:10 PM
As I mentioned in my Market Update for Fullerton, CA We have a very unique demographic that consists of multiple ethnicity, religion, and income levels as well as homes built in the early 1900's to new construction.Since Fullerton's demographics are so diverse, the housing market cannot be categorized by the city … (1 comments)
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activerain: Market Update for Fullerton CA - Orange County - August 14-2007 - Charts and Trends - 08/14/07 02:27 PM
in the real estate market. We have a very unique demographic that consists of multiple ethnicity, religion, and income levels as well as homes built in the early 1900's to new construction.Since Fullerton's demographics are so diverse, the housing market cannot be categorized by the city as a whole. This blog … (2 comments)
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activerain: Technology that Will Save Your Business - Backups - Portability - 08/14/07 12:28 PM
Homer say's it all.
There are so many simple ways to avoid catastrophic failure with technology, so implement this and you will never worry again about losing data, being down for prolonged periods of time, and should the case arise, port your data wherever you need.
So what is this simple solution - … (1 comments)
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activerain: Innovative Ideas on Active Rain - Video Blogs - Reviews - Schools - Restaurants - 08/13/07 08:23 PM
This webspace has given us the unique ability to get our voices heard without spending an arm and a leg to do so. Most people consistently post the same genre of information. Property listings, SEO, and what I consider typical day to day business for Realtors.
Let's take this one step further. … (4 comments)
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activerain: Gimmicks - Do they work - Post your experiences - 08/11/07 01:35 PM
I see a lot of agents giving away gimmick items and have always wondered - does it work?
When I say gimmicks, I mean things like
NotepadsMagnetsFlashlightsMagazinesCustom labeled water bottlesGiveawaysSports Team CalendarsCustom made pens - items with your logoReally anything that is not specifically of value.
I have found people like to take notepads, … (15 comments)
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activerain: Going Paperless - Scanning Documents - Email - The machine to do it - 08/11/07 01:22 PM
I have been pretty much doing paperless communication for a while ( scanning executed documents and emailing them ) and have utilitzed mutiple machines to do the job.
I finally found the perfect machine.
I started with HP as they seem to have the best selection of Multifunction All-In-One (Fax, Scan,Copy,Print) with the … (22 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton California Short Sales - Active Listings - Pre Foreclosure - 08/09/07 06:02 PM
There are currently 15 Active Short Sale listings in the City of Fullerton. These are excellent opportunities for buyers who have some time and flexibility to get a great deal on a home.For those of you who do not know what a Short Sale is: the quick version - The seller … (1 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton California Bank Repos - REO - Foreclosures - As of August 9, 2007 - 08/09/07 05:40 PM
The talk of the town is about Bank Repo's - REO's. I would like to dispel some myths. The media relentlessly points out the number of homes going into foreclosure. This makes business more difficult as the consumer now thinks there are a ton of bank owned property that they will … (10 comments)
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activerain: The EVIL Media - How do we overcome this plague - 08/08/07 12:38 PM
I constantly have to explain to clients what they are saying in the media is false. First, the media sensationalizes whatever they can. Conflicting reports come out all the time, but the ones that are typically headline news are the Doom and Gloom scenarios.
For Example: Todays Headline on Bloomberg
U.S. MBA's Mortgage … (11 comments)
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activerain: REOMAC and REOWORLD - Which is Better - Any Success Stories? - 08/07/07 10:20 PM
I am rapidly becoming involved in the REO business with BPOs and actual sales of REO listings. I have my first in escrow and am trying to integrate myself into the REO network. I know this is typically and 'Old Boys' network, however I am sure there is a place for … (10 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton Home For Sale - 08/06/07 05:06 PM
This home just came on the market and will go soon. The broker preview is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, and I will detail the marketing that goes into every listing.The pictures below are professionally taken, and the virtual tour does wonders. I feel this is a must .The property is … (0 comments)
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activerain: Brea California Market Update - Active Pending and Sold - Days on Market - 08/06/07 04:17 PM
Brea is home to a lot of new construction - an incredible downtown area - and a progressive city with well maintained streets, landscaping, and pride of ownership throughout the city.
The media likes to report whatever is sensational at the time. I would like to negate what is fact and what … (1 comments)
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activerain: Farming tools - ListingLight - Be Seen in your Farm during All Hours - 08/06/07 03:58 PM
We are all looking for that competitive edge that makes us stand out in our farm. I have a multitude of tools that I use, but I am going to focus on one that I use in my listing presentations and is a must have if you are trying to capture … (4 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton - 92831 - Market Analysis and Update for Raymond Hills - 08/04/07 06:59 PM
The City of Fullerton is very unique and this is one of the reasons it defies media reports of a plummeting real estate market. Today I will focus on the 92831 zip code within Fullerton. This area is very desirable as it is home to one of the Nations most prestigious … (1 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton Market Update - August 4, 2007 - 08/04/07 06:41 PM
Fullerton is what I like to call a non-conforming city when it comes to the media reports of doom and gloom in the real estate market. We have a very unique demographic that consists of multiple ethnicities, religions, and income levels as well as homes built in the early 1900's to … (2 comments)
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activerain: Fullerton Bank Repo For Sale - Large home - Huge Lot - Great Area - REO - 07/20/07 10:50 PM
This house is an amazing deal. Nearly 1800 sqft on a huge lot in the Troy High School district. This house is bank owned and they want to sell. Great condition for a repo built in 1977 with a newer roof, central heat and air, custom flagstone patio, vaulted ceilings and … (3 comments)
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