murrieta real estate: Murrieta Homes - Attention Agents! - 08/20/08 02:37 PM
It's no secret that some of the worst of the nation's declining markets is Murrieta, CA. Homes for sale in Murrieta CA and homes for sale in Temecula CA are around every corner. Everyone living here has watched Murrieta homes sale prices fall to 45% of the original price. Foreclosures and … (0 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Murrieta Real Estate for Sale? Attention Agents! - 08/20/08 12:45 PM
Among the worst of the nations declining markets is Murrieta, CA. Homes for sale in Murrieta CA and homes for sale in Temecula CA are literally lining the streets. As a resident, I have watched actual Murrieta homes sale prices fall to 45% of the original sale price. Foreclosure rates and bank owned homes … (0 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Blogging Basics - Real Agent Help In Hemet - 08/18/08 10:23 AM
One of the most amazing people I have been blessed to meet through Active Rain is Joey Aszterbaum. Joey is much more focused on helping others succeed than he is with his own success. I'm convinced that's why he is as successful as he is. if you haven't checked … (15 comments)
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murrieta real estate: It's Jason Crouch's Birthday - Deep In The Heart of Texas - 08/17/08 06:09 PM
It's a tough job being Active Rain's ambassador. I have to travel all over the country,meeting and spending time with wonderful people and eating fabulous food.
Laura and I arrived in Austin Friday afternoon. Austin is a vibrant city, filled with fun places to visit and delicious … (35 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Blog Action Day Is Coming - Together We Can Make A Difference - 08/15/08 04:24 PM
Jo-Anne Smith introduced me to Blog Action Day last year. The collective power bloggers have is even more staggering than it was last year. Blog Action Day is October 15th this year and the theme is fighting poverty.
If you're wondering how you can help, there are several … (12 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula's Mayor Pro Tem Chimes In - These Are The Good Old Days! - 08/12/08 04:26 PM
One of the most rewarding aspects of my time as a director for the board of the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS was the networking opportunities and the people I met. One of the brightest is Maryann Edwards, mayor pro tem for the city of Temecula. Maryann was … (5 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Paso Robles - Absolutely My Favorite Wine Destination - 08/07/08 03:33 PM
This is one of the views from Calcareous Winery on Peachy Canyon Road in Paso Robles. It's one of the reasons Laura and I love the area so much. In fact, we've visited there three times in the past two months.
Paso Robles has a rich … (17 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Million Dollar Repo's - La Cresta offers value. - 08/02/08 06:16 PM
8/2 La Cresta REO's
The number of bank-owned
homes continues to impact our market in many ways. While it has made it
difficult for a 'normal' seller to compete with the banks deep pockets,
it has increased our
local housing affordability by more than 20% in the past
14 months. … (3 comments)
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murrieta real estate: La Cresta Equestrian Estate Available - 07/29/08 04:06 PM
7-29 hitt lane
One
of the finest
Equestrian Estates in La Cresta has just come on the
market at 19870
Hitt Lane.
Imagine
your own private
equestrian resort on 5 manicured acres.
This authentic Hacienda
Style ranch offers over 3,100 of living space completely
upgraded and detailed in 1998. The
home … (1 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Inman Connect - 5 Tips from Alex Perriello - 07/26/08 07:20 PM
7-26 perriello 5 steps
As
promised in my previous post on the Inman Connect panel discussion 'What's
Next: When will the housing market turn?', Alex Perriello, CEO of Realogy
Franchise Group, presented 5 ways that Realtors
should be working now to get through this down-turn and come out
healthy on … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Inman Panel Focuses on Localism for Recovery - 07/26/08 03:18 PM
7-26 Inman Panel #2
A couple days ago I
posted a blog from Inman
Connect on their panel 'Housing
Debate: Bull vs Bear' in which the bears were goring each
other to see who could out-bear the others. It was a bloodletting of
epic proportion and I disagreed with much … (3 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Day One - RE Connect SF - 07/24/08 03:29 PM
Permit me to quote paraphrase Bob Stewart. "If you don't attend Real Estate Connect, you are crazy." That was the gist of what he wrote in a post following the Connect conference this past January in New York.
The past two days have been a blur, so this will … (60 comments)
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murrieta real estate: San Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate! - 07/22/08 11:11 PM
It's been a full day. Up at 5, finished writing an offer, packed, stopped at the office and hit the road for San Francisco for Real Estate Connect. I left home at 10:30 and by 5:00 I was looking at the Golden Gate Bridge to my right and downtown San Francisco … (18 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Fine Dining In Murrieta - Anthony's Ristorante & Lounge Is Open - 07/20/08 06:46 PM
The long wait is finally over. Tony and Joan have opened to doors to Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante in Old Town Murrieta. Anthony's Ristorante has been a fixture in Temecula for years offering consistenly excellent Italian food. After months and months of remodeling, Tony opened the doors … (8 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Real Estate Connect Is Next Week - Will You Leave Your Heart In San Francisco? - 07/16/08 04:26 PM
I've been a longtime fan of Real Estate Connect. When I attended my first Connect it was called Inman Connect. Brad Inman is the publisher of Inman News, perhaps the premier real estate website. Next week hordes of us will descend on San Francisco in droves for nearly a … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Check out some of these stats for Murrieta Real Estate! - 07/15/08 12:55 AM
The Murrieta Market is Heating Up!
The Murrieta Real Estate Market is heating up! Murrieta Real Estate has dropped in the ballpark of 40% almost across the board from the peak and now things are moving! I'll let the numbers speak for themselves.
These numbers pertain to only MURRIETA, CA.
Total … (0 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Suite Dreams... Teller Speaks!... Captain Phil!! & More!!! - Only In Las Vegas - 07/14/08 07:15 PM
No, we didn't get married. I just wanted to see if you were paying attention.
We arrived in Las Vegas Saturday afternoon for Cosmoprof, where Laura had a booth to display her line of McCoy Foot Care products. After setting up her booth, we checked into … (19 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 10 Things you should know before buying property in Murrieta! - 07/12/08 01:53 AM
The booming real estate market that we've experienced here in Murrieta and Temecula is gone "for now anyway," or is it. You'll be surprised to know unless you are actively buying in this market that most Bank Owned homes have multiple offers within days of being listed. It seems the decline … (1 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Benefits of using a Bank Owned/REO Specialist? Murrieta & Temecula Real Estate - 07/12/08 01:21 AM
What are some of the benefits of using a Bank Owned Specialist?
The HOT deals sell fast so you need the inside information of what homes are coming on the market. We have 100’s of homes in process of getting pricing, so you can see the home before anybody else and … (0 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 6 Must Know Tips for Submitting Bank Owned/REO Offers in this Market - 07/11/08 03:24 AM
Read all the tips. They get better!
1. Time is of the essence! Submit your offers as soon as possible. This way you avoid the possibility of competing with additional offers.
2. Submit your offers with everything that the Bank is requesting and keep it clean (filled out completely w/ all … (0 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Off The Beaten Track - An Afternoon In The Temecula Valley Wine Country (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/07/08 07:54 PM
My idea of a perfect afternoon is a visit to the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Yesterday afternoon, Laura and I headed south on Margarita Road and took a left on Rancho California. Our first stop wasn't at a winery, it was at the fabulous Baron's Market. Baron's is located … (54 comments)
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murrieta real estate: What A Blast! Lake Elsinore 4th of July Fireworks - 07/06/08 02:23 PM
I have a confession to make. I love fireworks! I always have. When Laura asked me if we could get married on the 4th of July next year I immediately agreed. We'll have an evening ceremony and watch the Canyon Lake fireworks display.
This year we went to a … (20 comments)
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murrieta real estate: LOCALISM FEATURED: San Diego - Petco Park Rocks! - 07/01/08 12:52 AM
I've just returned from San Diego and yesterday I paid my first visit to Petco Park. It was a picture perfect day with the temperature hovering between 71 and 73 degrees. You should see my sunburned knees!
Petco Park is located in the historic Gaslamp district. … (32 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The Fantastic Machine - Have You Seen This? OMG! - 06/28/08 12:43 PM
I just got an email from a friend with an amazing video I had never seen before. The story was that this machine was built as a collaborative effort by engineering students from two schools and that it took them over 13,000 hours to assemble and fine tune it. … (17 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Happy (17th) Birthday Murrieta! - 06/27/08 05:19 PM
She doesn't look a day over 16! My hometown Murrieta is celebrating her 17th birthday tomorrow and in true Murrieta style, there's going to be a celebration! I have lived in Murrieta for more than two years now and I can honestly say I enjoy living here more … (8 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The TOP 5 (The Best!) Things To See and Do In The Temecula Valley - 06/26/08 07:53 PM
Let me start by saying I love the concept of this contest. I'm passionate about where I live and I love to share my favorite things.
1) The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - This month was the festival's 25th anniversary. Each year the crowds get bigger and … (37 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Southwest California Homes Sales - 5/08. Gettin' Better All The Time - 06/19/08 08:35 PM
6-18 05 comps
Temecula, Murrieta
& Lake Elsinore Home Buyers
LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS!
I’m
not trying to tell you the slump is over – we're going to
keep piling on bank repo's for another 12 to 18 months. But the numbers
speak for themselves and this
is the 2nd … (1 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Agents Comments Section On MLS: Sometimes It's Important. - 06/19/08 11:23 AM
Most Multiple Listing Services (MLS) we all use across the country has a section only visible to Realtors for the listing agent to make comments about the property and in some instances you will see terms to present offers. With all the Real Estate Owned (REO) properties on the market at … (12 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides In Temecula - FREE! - 05/29/08 03:59 PM
Photo by Frank Bellino - The Press-Enterprise
There are so many things about the Temecula Valley that I just love. While looking at property yesterday I drove through the wine country and stopped at Falkner Winery. I love to go the the Old Town Farmers' market on Saturdays. The … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula's Mayor Pro-Tem Chimes In - 05/29/08 03:44 PM
While serving on the board of the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS, I had the good fortune to meet many community leaders. One of those I have enjoyed spending time with is Maryann Edwards, Temecula City Council member and mayor pro tem. I have been asking Maryann to … (6 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Paying it Forward - Scholarship Style - 05/20/08 02:09 PM
2008 scholarships
Yesterday
evening I had the pleasure and privilege of presenting 9 scholarships
to very deserving Seniors at three area high schools. The Southwest
Riverside County Association of Realtors and our Affiliates have been
providing scholarships for several years now. Back when we started
there were only four high … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Tipping My Hat To Friday - OLE! - 05/09/08 03:05 PM
I just wanted to start your weekend with a smile. Diablo Cody (from Juno) recently named her top 10 youtube videos in her Entertainment Weekly column. This one puts a big grin on my face. Have a great weekend, rainers!
Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Angels In Murrieta Assist Our Troops - 05/06/08 02:46 PM
Jan Bates is truly an angel. For the past several years, Jan has worked tirelessly motivating agents and affiliates to round up supplies for our troops in Iraq and then taken care of packaging and mailing them. Boxes of socks, beef jerky, Otter Pops, cookies, books, games and many other … (19 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Wrapping Up My Visit To Texas - San Antonio's Riverwalk - 05/04/08 05:59 PM
My wonderful hostess Judi Morgan took me to San Antonio's famed Riverwalk on the final day of my recent visit to Texas. After a nice lunch and another great visit with Jason Crouch, we hopped in the car and drove to Riverwalk. Judi showed me "Wedding Island", where she and … (22 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Incredible Investment Opportunity In The Gateway To Riverside - 05/02/08 01:52 PM
The city of Riverside has major economic redevelopment plans for the "5 points" area, considered the "Gateway to Riverside". This office building is in a highly visible location and the city is offering 90% reimbursement for building improvements up to $24,000. Check out this diamond in the rough.
Murrieta Real Estate … (5 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Murrieta In Full Bloom - 04/26/08 09:08 AM
Did I ever mention how much I love living in the Inland Empire? You'll have an opportunity today to discover one of the many reasons why I think this is such an extraordinary place to live. I have done a few posts on the Santa Rosa Plateau. Today you can … (10 comments)
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murrieta real estate: We Are Not The Only Victims - Pets Suffer, Too - 04/24/08 01:04 PM
Ben Stein talked about it this past Sunday on CBS Sunday Morning. The Press Enterprise talked about it, too:
Shelters filling up with four-legged victims of foreclosures
As if that weren't bad enough, Animal Friends of The Valleys suffered a tragedy February 28th when a trailer with 24 puppies/dogs and 15 cats … (25 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Wineries In Texas??? Y'All Better Believe It! - 04/17/08 08:27 PM
As I live and breathe I didn't know Texas produced wine. I now know they produce quality wine. Judi Morgan and her husband Don were my gracious hosts during my surprise visit to the Lone Star State. After Saturday's incredible Active Rain gathering in Bandera, Judi and Don offered … (49 comments)
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murrieta real estate: What's Tom Plant Doing On The Floor? - 04/13/08 06:58 PM
Judi Morgan is a devious woman. She called me a few months back to seek my help in organizing an Active Rain gathering in San Antonio next year during Coldwell Banker's annual International Business Conference. I told her I'd be happy to help. A few weeks later, Judi called to … (75 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Emily's Family Needs Your Help - 04/10/08 06:19 PM
Every once in a while you hear a story that tears your heart out. I got an email today from a fellow agent at my office:
Attached is the picture of Emily Locricchio. She is a 7th grader at Thompson who died April 7th of asthma attack. She went to … (31 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Don't Know Who Paul Thorn Is? Do Yourself A Favor And Find Out - 04/05/08 05:08 PM
I first heard Paul Thorn's music last year on XM Radio. Since then I have purchased every bit of his music I can find and have seen him in concert twice. I had the pleasure of hearing Paul play at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach near San Diego … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Roogles, Lacrosse, Pulled Pork & Blue Cheese - Just Another Sunday In Temecula - 04/03/08 02:26 PM
A while back I wrote about Jim Lilly and The Wine Company. - Temecula Business Spotlight Shines On - The Wine Company
This past Sunday, Jim introduced a group of his customers to David Townsend from The Grateful Palate. David's 14 year old daughter Ceili (pronounced Kaylee) plays lacrosse at Chapparal High … (10 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Old Town Temecula Farmers' Market - Summer Must Not Be Far Behind - 03/31/08 03:04 PM
The Temecula Valley offers spectacular growing conditions for everything from wine grapes to delicious fruits and vegetables. One of the things I love about this time of year is the Farmers' Market each Saturday in Old Town Temecula. I paid a visit this past Saturday and came home with flowers … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: We CAN All Get Along - Just Watch... - 03/28/08 04:40 PM
This is one of the most heartwarming videos I have ever seen. The message is quite powerful. There really is nothing we can't accomplish if we just set our minds to it. Don't believe me? Take a look.
Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential … (23 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Real Estate Connect, SF - You Are Planning On Being There, Aren't You? - 03/28/08 01:29 PM
Let's quote Bob Stewart, shall we? "If you miss the next Inman in July in San Francisco (or if that's too far and you miss the one a year from now in New York) you are crazy!!"
What did I learn at Inman?I can't tell you what an incredible experience … (13 comments)
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murrieta real estate: New Century Audit Report Released - Big Surprise!! - 03/27/08 12:19 PM
A 580 page report was just released summarizing a 5 month investigation into why New Century Financial went south. It is reported to be the most comprehensive report in scope and detail yet made public about the failure of a mortgage business.
And where does the primary blame rest? On overly aggressive … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Cracking Down on Real Estate Fraud - Senator Hollingsworth Wades In - 03/26/08 08:39 PM
Our local State Senator, Dennis Hollingsworth, has introduced a bill (SB 1287) that would mandate that our county notify property owners when changes are made to their property deeds. If you've followed my fraud blogs for awhile, you know we have had a tremendous problem in our little corner of the world with … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Nineteen Indicted in Foreclosure Rescue Scam - 03/24/08 03:06 PM
Unfortunately, I have my doubts that this represents the 'largest foreclosure rescue' scam in the nation. But it may well be the largest one the Feds have caught up with so far. If you've heard of this man or his company, they've been to YOUR AREA. If you haven't heard of … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: A Perfect Storm For Real Estate Fraud - 03/23/08 03:14 PM
As frequent readers are aware, my association, the Southwest Riverside County AOR has joined with the Inland Valley AOR to form a mortgage fraud task force representing nearly 10,000 Realtors in Southern California. Our goals have been two-fold, 1) to educate other Realtors and members of the public on existing fraud … (6 comments)
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murrieta real estate: There's So Much To See & Do Here - Winchester Farms - 03/21/08 02:33 PM
If you take Winchester Road from Temecula and head north, you'll come to Winchchester Farms. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
Julian is the apple capitol of the area. If you want to take home one of their world famous pies, you've come to the right place. … (12 comments)
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murrieta real estate: What Happens In Vegas... - 03/17/08 05:09 PM
WOW! Chris and I drove to Las Vegas Friday and had the time of our lives. Friday evening we had to good fortune to see Bette Midler's new show at Caesar's Palace, "The Showgirl Must Go On". Anyone who had any doubts about her ability to take Celine Dion's place can … (39 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Real Agent Help - How The Arrid Club in Hemet Is Helping People Turn Their Lives Around - 03/16/08 09:27 AM
This past Thursday morning I went to Mimi's Cafe in Hemet for Joey Aszterbaum's monthly Real Agent Help breakfast. This month's breakfast sponsor was Active Rain's Heidi Gray. She invited John and Sugar from The Arrid Club to be the morning's speakers.
Heidi shared with the group that … (18 comments)
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murrieta real estate: $100 Million+ Fraud Ring May Be Caput. Finally. - 03/13/08 03:12 PM
Source - The Californian
MURRIETA -- Authorities have expanded criminal investigations into a real estate investment group that abandoned more than 100 homes to foreclosure since late 2006, a development that could put off a series of civil lawsuits against the group's managers.The FBI searched the homes of James Duncan and Hendrix … (3 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Mortgage Fraud Posts Compilation. Vol. 2 - 03/11/08 07:27 PM
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murrieta real estate: Spring Has Sprung In The Inland Empire - 03/09/08 06:35 PM
A wetter than normal winter has blessed up with an abundance of brilliant wildflowers in the Temecula Valley. I know they won't last long, so I grabbed my camera and started snapping. The first shots are a few blocks from my house in Murrieta.
This is from the nectarine tree … (26 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Mortgage Fraud Posts Compilation. Vol. 1 - 03/04/08 08:29 PM
Dozens of you have written reams of information on Mortgage Fraud in ActiveRain. Unfortunately they are spread across many different groups making it harder for somebody just tumbling to this issue for the first time to find them. So over the next couple weeks I'm going to find as many recent … (1 comments)
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murrieta real estate: A Life Left Behind - 03/02/08 03:03 PM
I took some clients out to see homes yesterday. They were a lovely couple, excited about purchasing a home for their family. They saw a home near the first one we had previewed and asked if we could see it. I called the office and found out it was vacant. … (104 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Welcome to the Mortgage Fraud Group - Please join & post - 03/01/08 02:11 PM
I was amazed to find - or more precisely, not to find - an ActiveRain group discussing fraud. As we are aware, fraud is rampant in our industry right now, prevalent at much higher levels than anytime in memorable history. Some markets have been impacted more than others. Some areas of Nevada, Utah, California … (5 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Wabi-Sabi? What the heck's that? - 02/29/08 12:09 PM
I think I just found an excuse for the way my house looks and I'm relieved. Wabi-sabi! That's right you techno purist Feng Shui'd fashionista, wabi-sabi. Referred to as ‘the art of imperfection' with respect for the flawed and aged, this is one Eastern fashion idea that may make a lot … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Hidden Gems In The Rain - Say Hi To Lissa Uder - 02/28/08 05:46 PM
Dear friend Donna Yates tagged me to find a "hidden gem" in the rain. It didn't take too long!
I'd like you to meet Lissa Uder. Lissa is part of the RE/MAX Professional Realty Team in Lebanon, MO. She is showing signs of developing a full-blown addiction. I've Created A … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: SEC Moves Against Real Estate Group - 02/28/08 01:39 PM
The Californian 2/28/08
MURRIETA -A federal agency alleged Wednesday that three Murrieta-area men sucked $11 million from 75 amateur investors they recruited through networks of church friends and military comrades and then left a trail of more than 100 foreclosed houses in their wake.The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Riverside … (8 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Just Walk Away, Rene', you'll buy a house another day. - 02/26/08 02:34 PM
This is my second post today inspired by a post I just read. Lenn Harley has a great post HOMEOWNERS, IF YOU CAN'T SELL, EITHER RENT OR STAY WHERE YOU ARE. You can't "just walk away". Lots of good advice and many great comments on responsibility and such.
I had a situation … (2 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The Value of NEXT. - 02/26/08 01:33 PM
I just read a great post about how sellers want to be lied to - you should check it out. But it reminded me of something I learned years ago that really helped me when I was getting started in this business and might help some of you too.
There are lots … (7 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Images Of America - Murrieta - 02/26/08 08:08 AM
Our nation, though relatively young, is rich in history. Arcadia Publishing has done a phenomenal job with a series of books called Images of America. With more than 3400 titles in the series, chances are pretty good there's a title that chronicles your area's history.
This is a great portrait of my … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: One Human Family - 02/24/08 07:55 AM
I spent a few days in Key West, Florida for my best friend Tom Sawyer's wedding. I have been there several times and am always captivated by its beauty and spirit. The above sign shows Key West's official philosophy. I think it's hard to beat.
If the opportunity to visit the Florida … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Midnight in Moscow - I'm so lonesome I could cry. - 02/23/08 04:20 PM
I've traveled around a fair amount in my time but this is one of my most memorable travel events.
In 1975 I had the rare (at that time) opportunity to travel to the Soviet Union with a small group of fellow political science students, teachers and business people. The Cold War was … (8 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The Agenda For Real Estate Connect Is Up To You - 02/19/08 10:17 AM
As you may know, I'm a big fan of Inman News' Real Estate Connect. I registered for this July's conference while I was attending the New York Connect in January. If you'd like to know why I'm so passionate about this conference, let me point you to a post from Active … (47 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Presenting Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sawyer - 02/17/08 08:10 AM
I believe this shot says it all. Here are the newlyweds immediately following what may have been a three minute ceremony on the helipad at Southernmost House in Key West.
My friend Mary, her son Gabriel and I stopped for dinner at the Conch Republic. Raw oysters, conch chowder and key … (20 comments)
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murrieta real estate: The Conch Republic Beckons - Can You Hear Its Call? - 02/16/08 10:20 AM
If you take a close look, you'll see the pelican at the top. A lucky catch! I'm in Key West for my best friend Tom Sawyer's wedding. Yes, that is his real name. Meet him once and you will love him. Kelly Capone does. She's marrying him this evening at Key … (16 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Jamaica Farewell - 02/11/08 10:04 AM
First of all, my apologies for my lack of posting. This year has been a blur so far. Shortly after returning from Real Estate Connect in New York, I packed my bags again to head for the 6th annual Feat Fan Excursion to Negril, Jamaica. No, I'm not asking for your … (29 comments)
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murrieta real estate: El Paseo - Palm Desert's Answer To Rodeo Drive - 01/25/08 02:37 PM
I've been in Indian Wells all week, on the outskirts of Palm Springs. Today I drove to El Paseo and spent about an hour strolling. It reminded me a lot of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Ritzy shops, salons and restaurants every where you turn. If you're ever in the area, … (24 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Stress Management - 01/17/08 10:07 PM
A friend of mine just emailed this to me. It seemed to hit the spot and has some really great advice.
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?"
Answers called out ranged from 8oz. to 20oz. … (6 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Hamming It Up Murrieta Style - Welcome To Honeycutt Farms - 01/15/08 07:58 PM
Last Christmas, we were invited to potluck with our friends in Quail Valley. Everyone agreed on a ham, so I headed over to Honeycutt Farms. I had stopped in once to try their split pea soup (delicious!), but hadn't yet tried their ham. It was a hit! Everyone loved it, there … (24 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Images of New York - 01/14/08 07:36 PM
I'm going to let my camera do the talking here. New York is such a visually engaging city. Here are some of the images I was able to capture during an incredible four day stay.
Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (951) 907-9701
It … (38 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Bloggers Connect - Day 1 of RE Connect NYC - 01/13/08 03:07 PM
Okay, so the image is a bit blurry. Remember my camera broke the first night. I had to resort to using my camcorder for still photos. Wednesday morning at 9, Bloggers Connect kicked off with the first of six blogging sessions. The first session was called Avoid The Content Brick Wall: … (24 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Real Estate Connect - Time Literally Flew By - 01/12/08 02:29 PM
It's Saturday and I'm home? How could that even be possible??? I left San Diego for New York Tuesday morning and arrived at JFK late in the afternoon. After an easy cab ride, I dropped my bags at the Marriott Marquis and hoofed it over to the Heartland Brewery where Zillow … (24 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Oh Me, Oh My I've Been Meme'd Again! - 01/04/08 01:18 PM
You have to go back to September 8th for my first meme. I had been blogging for about a month and thought I had this down to a science!
So much for that theory... you may find some things about there me you didn't know before, but now my dear friend Bill … (43 comments)
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murrieta real estate: It's 2008! Let's Konnect, Multiply & Xoost! - 01/02/08 08:11 AM
According to Wikipedia: A social network service focuses on the building and verifying of online social networks for communities of people who share interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others, and which necessitates the use of software. But hey, you knew that. You're … (27 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Live Good. Be Happy. Welcome Mimi Osterdahl To The Rain - 12/31/07 08:28 AM
Every now and then you come across a blogger that shines so brightly it's almost blinding. I want you to meet Mimi Osterdahl, Bellingham WA. Mimi's tagline is live good. be happy. When I saw that in a comment she made on one of my posts, I was compelled to visit … (36 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 2008? I Can't Wait! It's Going To Be Great!!! - 12/29/07 09:57 AM
You know what? I've got a feeling 2008 is going to be great! The past year has been a rough one for many. The market has been upside down, many of us have been scrambling to stay afloat. On the other hand, I tend to look at the positive side of … (64 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Christmas Eve In Our Home Meant Listening To A Child's Christmas In Wales - 12/23/07 08:45 AM
My mom, Nora, was an amazing woman. She had the uncanny ability to find the right things, always. One of her gifts to our family was to have us gather by the fire on Christmas Eve and listen to the Dylan Thomas recording of A Child's Christmas In Wales. It was … (27 comments)
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murrieta real estate: A Morning With Niurka - The Laws Of Supreme Influence - 12/20/07 05:58 PM
Have you heard of Niurka?
As she painstakingly pointed out this morning, she's not the one that comes up in a google search who likes to take her clothes off in front of the camera. She teaches what she calls The Laws Of Supreme Influence. She spoke for a little … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Excuse Me? Do You Have Film For A Brownie Camera? - 12/20/07 05:20 PM
I was at Long's Drugs this morning just about to walk out the door when I heard a sharply dressed woman asking a clerk "excuse me, do you have film for a Brownie camera?"
Ya could have knocked me over with a feather. A Brownie?!?!? Is this 2007? When was the last … (17 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Rest In Peace Dan Fogelberg - 12/17/07 04:03 PM
Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passed away at his home in Maine yesterday. He was 57 and died of advanced prostate cancer. I have been a fan of Dan's music since he released his 1974 album Souvenirs. Longer brought him mainstream acclaim.
I think it's an appropriate time to ask your Dr. if you … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 'Tis The Season For Sharing - Toys For Tots Drive In Full Swing In Wildomar - 12/16/07 05:05 PM
It's that time of year again. The US Marine Corps is in full swing with its annual Toys For Tots campaign. Coldwell Banker is working hand in hand with the Corps again to help collect toys. We kicked it off with movie night.
Those who brought new, unwrapped toys were treated to … (15 comments)
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murrieta real estate: A Plea For Help For A Fellow Active Rainer - 12/16/07 12:07 PM
I was reading a post on Elizabeth Nieves' blog that touched my heart, as many of her posts do.
URGENT! An ActiveRain Member Needs YOUR Help!! (PLEASE READ THIS! THIS COULD HAVE BEEN ANY ONE OF US!)
To summarize, Melissa Grant was home when an extension cord in her son's room shorted … (14 comments)
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murrieta real estate: 2.3 Acres In Winchester - Ideal For Horses and RVs - 12/15/07 06:07 PM
If you're looking for wide open spaces in a growing area with nearby shopping, look no further. This 1982 manufactured home sits on 2.3 acres with a barn, shed, workshop, horse arena and more. There are three full RV hookups with septic and electric. At $420,00, you might want to move … (5 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Getting To Know Murrieta REALTOR® Gene Wunderlich - 12/14/07 09:08 AM
I taught my first blogging class months back at my Coldwell Banker office. Gene Wunderlich and I are not only in the same office, we are both directors of the board of The Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS®. I'm this year's board chairman, Gene will be next year's chairman.
Gene took … (15 comments)
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murrieta real estate: This Is Starting To Become A Habit - Breakfast With Fellow Rainers In Hemet, CA - 12/13/07 07:48 PM
Last month, I posted about having lunch with fellow rainer Joey Aszterbaum. Sushi & Friendship - A Face To Face Meeting In The RainBoy, did I get a load of grief for not taking and posting pictures! Well, Joey invited me to amonthly breakfast meeting he holds: Goal Setting for 2008 … (17 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Blogging Hits The Mainstream - Even Dagwood Bumstead Is Doing It! - 12/12/07 12:26 PM
I would have posted this sooner, but I wanted to wait for permission from King Features. I just received the go ahead, so with their blessing, here's Monday's Blondie comic strip.
Well, it just doesn't get more mainstream than this, does it. Pizza does sound pretty good about now, doesn't it?
Murrieta Real … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Hey Murrieta - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! - 12/12/07 08:14 AM
Are you ready? December 21 is the date that Murrieta city officials have chosen to re-schedule the Winter Wonderland Snow Festival.
Festivities will take place at the California Oaks Sports Park starting at 8am with the Murrieta Firefighters' Association's pancake and sausage breakfast. After breakfast, the kids will get a chance … (9 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Welcome Gina Youngren To The Rain! - 12/10/07 12:50 PM
Last week I taught a blogging class at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Rancho Bernardo. About 10 agents participated, asked insightful questions and seemed to enjoy what I had to share with them. Please join me in welcoming Gina Youngren into the fold.
Gina has her ABR designation and specializes … (31 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula Business Spotlight Shines On - The Wine Company - 12/07/07 05:41 PM
Whew, it's been a while. I had to dust off the spotlights!
Let me take you to The Wine Company and introduce you to Jim Lilly. Jim opened the first Wine Company store in 2004 in Temecula's Tower Plaza. This November, he moved into a brand new location in Margarita Crossings, a … (21 comments)
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murrieta real estate: My Guilty Music Pleasures - 12/06/07 12:15 PM
Please tell me I'm having a nightmare. I know it's not possible I'm doing a post featuring (gasp!) The Carpenters. Have I ventured into The Twilight Zone?
Sing, sing a songSing out loudSing out strongSing of good things not badSing of happy not sad
sing, sing a songMake it simple to … (29 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Not Feeling Christmassy Enough? Then It's Time For... pikipimp! - 12/03/07 09:33 AM
There I sat feeling forlorn. My friends had Santa caps on their heads, yet my head was bare. What was a poor soul to do? I played around in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to no avail. I felt like a dunce!
'Twas then I set out Googling, and my efforts paid … (30 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula Celebrates Christmas - The Show Must Go On - 12/01/07 01:29 PM
As Drenching rains continued into yesterday afternoon. Temecula city officials decided to pull the plug on the 15th Annual SANTA’S ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE. The announcement was made immediately to re-schedule the event for December 14th. Yesterday's postponement was the first in the parade's 15 year history. The rain was most … (15 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Murrieta, CA - Let's Thank Our Troops - 11/30/07 03:55 PM
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murrieta real estate: Sushi & Friendship - A Face To Face Meeting In The Rain - 11/27/07 08:55 AM
When I suggested sushi, I wasn't sure how it would go over. When you meet someone for the first time and they ask you to recommend a restaurant, it can be a tricky proposition. Sushi isn't everyone's cup of tea.
Lucky for me that Joey Aszterbaum, the Hemet Home Loan Guy, thought … (40 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Giving Thanks - A Heart Filled With Love - 11/21/07 08:45 AM
I don't know who originated the saying, but I have an Attitude of Gratitude. M.J. Ryan has written a book on the subject. Today, I am grateful:
For my good health For my friends and familyFor having discovered active rain and all the new friends I have made here and all I … (22 comments)
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murrieta real estate: Temecula Valley Embraces Slow Food Movement - 11/19/07 10:57 AM
If you're a junk food junkie, you might want to take a pass on this post.
Today, we're talking about slow food. Yep, there is an actual slow food movement. With more than 80,000 members, Slow Food USA strives to educate the public about the choices they make in the foods they … (15 comments)
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