temecula: Look what landed in my backyard today! - 09/01/08 02:17 PM
I know, Iknow, Temeucla is in the sticks but we do have a lot of hot air and hot air balloons.
Max had a fit and wanted to eat it!
It ended up landing just below our parcel!!!
Max the balloon chaser!
We get these … (3 comments)
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temecula: Miramonte Winery - Summer 2008 Tasting Tour - Temecula, CA - 08/27/08 07:13 PM
Recently my husband Mark and I had the opportunity to enjoy two wine tasting events hosted by Miramonte Winery. Talk about fun! If you love wine and good food and who doesn't...then run don't walk to sign up for another one of these great local wine tasting events.
The next event is on September … (15 comments)
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temecula: The best kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country - 08/19/08 08:25 PM
Oak Mountain Winery
This is one of the newer wineries in Temecula. A little off the beaten path, along the De Portola Road wine trail.
I just discovered it and it is one of the best I have visited. This is an authentic family owned winery. If you like reds this is … (0 comments)
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temecula: Free Real Estate Seminar - 08/19/08 01:07 AM
Cineplex Tours is hosting a free real estate marketing seminar Thur Aug. 21st at 1pm for 1 hour, at the Time Warner office in Temecula. 27555 Ynez Road, Suite 203 Temecula, CA 92591
Real Estate marketing will never be the same after you see the marketing plan that will be presented … (11 comments)
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temecula: THINGS THAT STILL REMAIN - 08/18/08 10:11 PM
No this is not me surfing but maybe one day you never know. I was just thinking about all the things that there are to do in Southern California. Surfing is just one of the many ways one can enjoy
themselves here. There are also the mountain ranges that … (0 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: MORE NEW LISTINGS!!! FREE 24 HOUR PROPERTY INFORMATION - 07/22/08 08:00 PM
CHECK OUT OUR LATEST NEW LISTINGS!!! BUYERS CALL FREE 24 HOUR PROPERTY INFORMATION! GET THE BEST PRICES IN RIVERSIDE, LAKE ELSINORE, MENIFEE, TEMECULA, MURRIETA, WINCHESTER, SAN DIEGO AND LONG BEACH! AMAZING PROPERTIES THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!!
… (0 comments)
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temecula: The Murrieta & Temecula Real Estate Market - July 2008 - 07/16/08 01:23 AM
I come across a lot of people that have been watching the news and hearing about the "NATIONAL" market and thinking that every submarket or that our "LOCAL" market is the same. Check out these numbers:NATIONAL Market vs. LOCAL Market (Murrieta & Temecula)*Prices are down about 10% from the peak. … (1 comments)
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temecula: Search Bank Owned & REO Homes in Murrieta, Temecula & Surrounding Areas! - 07/13/08 11:54 PM
Murrieta, Temecula & Surrounding Area Bank Owned/REO Home Search.
At Oak Tree Realty Group, we represent over 25 banks & asset management companies and have hundreds of Bank Owned & REO Home listings in Murrieta, Temecula and surrounding areas.
If you are looking for a great deal and want to … (0 comments)
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temecula: New Listings and Reduced Prices of Homes in Riverside County - 07/11/08 06:45 PM
Check our Great Homes For Sale and Home Priced Reductions. Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee,Moreno Valley,Winchester,French Valley,Long Beach,San Diego. Upcoming listings in Hemet and Lake Elsinore. Short Sale Homes are getting better than before. Bank Owned homes are swamped with offers and Short Sale homes are looking good. For Details, call (800) 985-6594 and enter … (0 comments)
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temecula: New AOLJournal for my property!! The last link below. - 06/27/08 02:06 PM
Our 2003 Manufactured Home is on 10.58 Acres and is for Sale for $500,000 in the border between temecula and hemet (Temecula Wine Country Area), california. Here is the link to see the property photos and description. http://listing.loopnet.com/15261958. I also made a Myspace showcasing our home that includes more photos in this link http://www.myspace.com/buy03homeon10acresincalifIf … (0 comments)
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temecula: Improving Your Credit Score & Payment History Tips - 06/17/08 11:31 PM
6-16 improving your credit score
* AR Members
I
recently participated
in a Housing Preservation workshop with a representative of Springboard, a
non-profit consumer credit management company headquartered in
Riverside, CA. They produce a variety of excellent printed materials, Q
& A's and seminars
and I wanted to pass along … (3 comments)
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temecula: What Makes Up YOUR Credit Score? - 06/17/08 11:03 PM
6-16 what makes your credit score
* AR Members
I
recently participated
in a Housing Preservation workshop with a representative of Springboard, a
non-profit consumer credit management company headquartered in
Riverside, CA. They produce a variety of excellent printed materials, Q
& A's and seminars
and I wanted to pass … (2 comments)
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temecula: Understanding Credit Scores - How Important is it to YOU? - 06/17/08 07:43 PM
6-16 credit reports
* AR Members
I
recently participated
in a Housing Preservation workshop with a representative of Springboard, a non-profit consumer credit
management company headquartered in Riverside, CA. They produce a
variety of excellent printed materials, Q & A's and seminars
and wanted to pass along their contact information … (5 comments)
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temecula: It seems like a SELLER'S MARKET! Check Out NEW LISTINGS! - 06/12/08 02:24 PM
It seems like a Seller's market where ever we turn. We find homes for our clients but we also find out that most of these homes have multiple offers here in Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, French Valley and even PERRIS... Anyone who does OPEN HOUSES are definitely getting a lot of buyers … (0 comments)
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temecula: Paying it Forward - One Scholarship at a Time. - 06/11/08 02:25 PM
5-10 mvhs scholarship
A
couple weeks ago I wrote about Paying
it Forward with our Association Scholarship Foundation. Last
night it was my privilege to be able to present 3 more scholarhips to
the Nighthawks at Murrieta
Valley High School, the high school my children graudated
from. I don't know … (3 comments)
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temecula: NAR Policy on Board Jurisdiction - What's YOUR take? - 06/09/08 06:46 PM
6-9 NAR board of choice
Whew - it's been a busy
few weeks. First back to DC for NAR's
mid-year Legislative Meetings then up to Sacramento last
week for our California
Association Legislative Days. Both series were chock full
of great content, long days and too much good food. I'm … (1 comments)
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temecula: State of the Market - 06/07/08 10:16 PM
Many friends ask me questions about the state of the Real Estate market today, some with sadness, some feel bad for me - after all - I am a Realtor. What is the state of the market? Well, let's look at the numbers for starters. Prices in our area have … (4 comments)
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temecula: More Silver Linings Showing Thru - CA sales strengthen - 05/30/08 01:51 PM
5-30 sales increase
According to a report
released today by the California
Association of Realtors, home sales in
California actually increased
in April reversing a
30 month decline in sales numbers. According to the
report, home sales statewide rose 2.5% above April 2007 led by areas
that have taken some … (1 comments)
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temecula: Seller Bail-Out or Just Another Fraud? - 05/29/08 09:20 PM
5-29 new home builders
As
a result of our declining market situation here in Southern California,
many new home builders have halted construction or significantly scaled
back their operations. They can no longer compete with the inventory of
bank owned properties that
sold as recently as 18 months ago for … (11 comments)
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temecula: Investing in Temecula - 05/27/08 05:39 AM
I'm decided it's time to start buying investment property in Temecula. The prices have reached where I'm comfortable buying. With 25% down I'm able to get a 6-8% return on investment. I've got a turn-key system to get first time buyers into their 1st investment property. Check out my investment spreadsheet … (0 comments)
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temecula: Memorial Day - A Day of Tribute & Thanks - 05/24/08 06:23 PM
5-24 memorial day
As you are aware from
past articles, every year some
of your SRCAR Directors & Officers travel to Washington
D.C.
in May for our annual National
Association of Realtors Legislative Conferences. We meet
with other N.A.R.
Directors, discuss federal legislative issues and meet with our
Senators … (8 comments)
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temecula: Temecula REO Report - 05/23/08 11:47 PM
Sales are still going strong as we close out another week. And why not. With prices in southern California close to prices in the rest of the country, investors are having their day. We are continuing to see multiple offers on bank owned properties. And a friend from the banking side … (2 comments)
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temecula: You're Either At The Table - Or On The Menu. - 05/22/08 06:28 PM
5-22 at the table
You're
either at the table or on the menu
Many
of you have
heard me make that statement at one time or anther over the past few
years
regarding participation in the political process. I know a lot of you
could
care less about politics but … (3 comments)
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temecula: Another Fraud Scam Bites the Dust - 05/22/08 05:11 PM
Brown
Announces Arrest of Foreclosure Rescue Scam Artists
SAN DIEGO--California Attorney General Brown today shut down a team of
scam artists that acquired deeds to hundreds of homes in foreclosure by
convincing desperate consumers to place their property in a
“land grant,” a phony and worthless real estate
document. “There … (0 comments)
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temecula: Southwest California Homes Sales - 5/08. Some Good News - 05/20/08 09:14 PM
04 comps
Temecula, Murrieta
& Lake Elsinore Home Buyers
LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS!
I’m not trying to tell
you the slump is over – because we’ve still got a
ways to go. But the numbers speak for themselves and this is the first
month where
the number of homes sold … (1 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee California Home Sales Increase!!!! - 05/18/08 03:24 PM
The numbers are in and home sales in the Valley for the month of April 2008 increased 73% from April of 2007 and for the first time since the housing market took a downward swing the house sales were higher than sales in the same period for 2006 at the peak of … (2 comments)
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temecula: Single, addorable, and just the right Shape - 05/14/08 08:42 AM
love It!!!! Theis single story home in in the heart of Temecula/Murrieta. Official address is Murrieta. Close to the Mall, close to main streets leading straight to the freeway and theres even a Trader Joe's .
I just sold my client a home in this area and when I ran across this … (2 comments)
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temecula: Coming Up Short - A Brief Intro to the Short Sale - 05/09/08 06:36 PM
short sales
The current real estate
market is producing
a phenomenon we last saw over a decade ago, and hoped we
wouldn’t see again,
the short sale. If you
weren’t around
for those fun times, here’s what we’re talking
about.
Say you didn’t
heed my advice over the past few … (2 comments)
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temecula: Spring Cleaning? Ventilate the MOLD out. - 05/08/08 06:55 PM
mold 5-8
As we transition from
cold, wet winter weather to warm, damp summer weather, lets spend a
minute talking about something near and dear to our hearts, or at least
to our lungs, which are in the same general neighborhood. MOLD. As
consumers, we have demanded ever more energy … (7 comments)
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temecula: La Cresta - A Compilation of Estate Homes - 05/07/08 11:10 PM
La Cresta non reo 5-8-08
La Cresta,
located in Southwest California, offers a unique estate lifestyle that
is difficult to obtain at this price not just in Southern California,
but anywhere in the country. Located in the Coastal Foothills
just west of the I-15 Freeway above Murrieta, La Cresta
encompasses … (1 comments)
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temecula: A Little Slice of Heaven! - 05/07/08 01:21 PM
I have always been a Wine Lover and like to think of myself as an Amateur Wine Connoisseur (aren't we all?). Not a bad thing when you live in California. Always great wineries to visit...relax in and enjoy a wine tasting, glass or bottle! :)
I am lucky enough to live in Murrieta which is … (12 comments)
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temecula: Rental Fraud - Advise Prospective Tenants to Be Wary! - 05/07/08 12:15 AM
rental fraud
Our Mortgage
Fraud Task Force has continued to meet - and meet with
some success. We have now had a meeting with our District Attorney, Rod Pacheco,
and have had meetings and conversations with members of his White Collar Crime task force
that encompasses Real Estate Fraud. Our … (6 comments)
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temecula: Prop 8 - Reducing Your Property Tax Burden in Riverside County - 05/06/08 08:03 PM
Prop 8
If
you purchased
a home in Riverside
County
between 1998 and
2001 you saw the value of that property shoot up by nearly 155%
before the
cooling trend started in 2007. That means a home purchased in 2001 for $300,000
may have sold for as much as $765,000 … (0 comments)
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temecula: CHECK IT OUT, for you out of the temecula area folks, great bank owned properties - 05/06/08 05:34 PM
For those of you not in the Temecula area here are a couple great opportunities:
A couple great homes in a area of all single stories. Approx 2500sf+, lot 6000-8700sf, 4+bdrms. Just sold a home in this area to my client and they love it. Murriets boast great schools, new homes and close … (0 comments)
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temecula: bpo's How the heck do you get them - 05/06/08 05:28 PM
Short of kissing the _ _s of your local reo agent what sites do you go to to sign up to possibly get a BPO assignment? … (1 comments)
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temecula: REO Market Update - La Cresta Estate Homes in SoCal - 05/06/08 04:52 PM
La Cresta
La Cresta,
located in Southwest California, offers a unique estate lifestyle that
is difficult to obtain at this price not just in Southern California,
but anywhere in the country. Located in the Coastal Foothills
just west of the I-15 Freeway above Murrieta, La Cresta
encompasses an area of … (0 comments)
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temecula: www.LookAtForeclosures.com - 05/06/08 03:53 PM
What is a Foreclosure, REO and Bank Owned home?
A Foreclosure begins when the lender on a piece of real property has not received a mortgage payment within a specified amount of time (possible 3 to 4 months). The lender of the home owner is forced to reposes the home. In an effort to regain … (0 comments)
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temecula: GREAT SITE TO FIND THE BEST REO'S, BANK OWNED, & FORECLOSURE HOMES - 05/06/08 03:46 PM
Riverside County is surging with bank owned home buying opportunities. In spite of the terrible misfortune of home foreclosures, now more than ever is an incredible time to buy a home. At the climax of the recent all-time real estate market highs, home once reaching sales of more than $500,000 have … (0 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: My first blog entry (here at least) - 05/06/08 11:04 AM
Active Rain-I have been meaning to join you for a while now. I finally did it. Wow you have a lot of stuff on this website. There are so many buttons and so many groups and so many ads. Amazing.
Hello World.
-George
… (8 comments)
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temecula: Temecula Valley Wine Country Homes 5/5/08 - 05/05/08 08:23 PM
win country homes 5-5-08
As of
May 1, 2008, there are approximately 83 homes listed for sale in, and
adjacent to, the Temecula Valley Wine Country.
All homes are a minimum of 2 acres with prices ranging from $359,900 to
$2,699,000. While that represents a remarkable price spread, please
keep … (3 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: That Magic 100,000. - 05/03/08 03:01 PM
100,000 population
The Southwest California
cities of Temecula
and Murrieta
were recognized for reaching a significant milestone in their shared
histories this past week when the California
Department of Finance acknowledged that both had exceeded
100,000 population for the first time in
their long and colorful histories.
For those of … (2 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: New 10 year Report On Southwest California Demographcs Available - 04/29/08 06:41 PM
Public Policy Paper
By
far the most comprehensive study of the Inland Empire region of Southern
California in recent years has just been published by the Public Policy
Institute of California. Compiled by Hans Johnson, Deborah
Reed and Joseph M. Hayes, the report examines the economic and
demographic trends … (0 comments)
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temecula: Temecula REO Report - 04/29/08 12:12 PM
Temecula is experiencing a high volume of sales due to "Bank owned" property's. Homes that sold for 600k plus are now selling in the 300k range. As a buyers agent, this is very exciting for me and my clients. Although, I must add this caveat; we are seeing multiple offers on … (0 comments)
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temecula: Over 12,000 Lot Size in Temecula, California - 04/28/08 04:01 PM
Close to Temecula Downtown Great Shopping Mall and Amazing Restaurants. This home is in the older community with an amazing great lot size of over 12,000 sqft. for 245,000 only. Great schools for family with children. Very quiet community. This is a short sale all offers subject to lender's approval. Don't miss this great price for … (0 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: Southwest California Homes Sales - 4/08. No Irrational Exuberance Required - 04/23/08 09:30 PM
March Housing Numbers
Here's the March update of
housing figures for Southwest California, including Temecula, Murrieta
and Lake Elsinore.
(Whoop-de-Freakin' Doo)
(Please
remember that month to month numbers can be relatively
meaningless. A single
month snapshot may include anomalies, drops
or surges that are
not
necessarily indicative of a trend … (2 comments)
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temecula: Bargain Hunters Are Taking Advantage Of The Market - 04/19/08 06:44 PM
Southwest Riverside County, which includes Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee and surrounding communities, has been flooded with bargain hunters taking advantage of the lower prices on foreclosed properties held by banks, (REOs) and the low interest available to them in greater numbers than ever before.
Escrows closed on 522 homes in March and that … (4 comments)
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temecula: 'Winning Championships' - The Temecula State of the City Address - 04/18/08 01:02 PM
Winning Championships – The Temecula State of
the City
On April 17,
Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar
presented the 19th Annual State
of the City Address at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. For his
theme this
year Mayor Naggar chose the sports metaphor “Winning
Championships”. He reminded the
gathering of business, … (3 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Temecual Wine and Music Festival - 04/16/08 10:02 PM
May 3-4 2008
The 4th annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival - Bigger and Better!New Venue, More Music , More Wineries, More Vendors! With over eighteen acts over the weekend and over ten wineries offering a unique wine tasting experience we are one of California's largest wine and music events.Don't miss the concert event of the … (0 comments)
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temecula: I'm So Confused. Which article to believe? - 04/16/08 07:32 PM
I'm So Confused
This
news really hit home.
The following articles
graced the front pages of our 2 local daily newspapers this morning.
Both articles were written in response to the latest release of Southern
California housing statistics released Tuesday by
DataQuick Information Systems. Though both rely on the same … (9 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Will My Offer Get Accepted? - 04/13/08 02:49 PM
So you have decided now is the perfect opportunity to purchase a home as the prices are down and the interest rates are favorable and with all the bank owned properties, REO, on the market in the Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee Valley area of California all we need to do is pick one, make … (4 comments)
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temecula: Mr & Mrs Consumer: Please Ask Questions - 04/11/08 02:15 PM
The latest statistics have been released by the Department of Real Estate in California and it should bring concern to anyone who will be selling or buying real estate now or in the future as for most of us our homes are the largest asset we posses.
In The State of California … (5 comments)
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temecula: In Home Concert Series - A Temecula Valley Treasure - 04/10/08 09:28 PM
musicians workshop 2
Last post I told you a
little about The
Musicians Workshop
in Temecula, founded by my good friends Jon & Jane Laskin.
These folks do a
world of good for young people in our area b y exposing kids to a
variety of
musical expressions from instrumental … (0 comments)
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temecula: Texas Loosey's - A Temecula Tradition - 04/10/08 08:56 PM
texas looseys
A recent evening found
companion and I headed for a
local theatrical opening and in need of a some fortification. For a
little
something different, we stopped by Texas
Loosey’s, cousin to
legendary Temecula steakhouse
Texas
Lil’s, for a little
down
home cookin’. Loosey
shares parentage with Lil, … (0 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: The Musicians Workshop - A Temecula Valley Treasure - 04/09/08 08:27 PM
Musicians Workshop
Every community can be
defined, in part, by the
variety of fine arts and entertainment its residents enjoy. In the Temecula
Valley
one of those defining factors is The
Musicians Workshop. Founded
in 1998 by my good friends Jon & Jane Laskin, the Musicians
Workshop was started not … (2 comments)
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temecula: Palmilla on the Green Menifee Golf Course Community Just Reduced $193,500 - 04/09/08 04:06 PM
Absolutely adorable describes this home, located on quiet cul de sac in golf course community. Spacious, open floor plan includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, galley kitchen, patio sliders from dining room and masterbedroom enter back yard. Easy upkeep, fantastic mountain views. Best price in community!
Palmilla on the Green in … (0 comments)
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temecula: Palmilla on the Green in Menifee - 04/08/08 11:29 PM
Palmilla on the Green in Menifee is a great neighborhood! I love working in this neighborhood and meeting all the wonderful residence. I especially enjoy meeting the folks while I am farming. Yes...,I do farm! It makes me feel like one of the locals when they invite me in for a … (0 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Southern California's Premier Wine Country - Temecula Valley - 04/04/08 08:24 PM
The name Temecula comes from an old Luiseno Indian word commonly translated as 'Where The Sun Breaks Through The Mist.' It conjures up images of sun drenched rolling hills, snow capped mountain peaks and fresh ocean breezes - in short, an area that might lend itself to the cultivation of vineyards … (5 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Menifee is Growing UP! - 04/02/08 06:50 PM
Being a member of the Menifee Community for nearly a decade now, as I recall Menifee was merely a dot on the map. I remember when I first bought my home in 1999, I had never even heard of Menifee. I had been a resident of Murriet for nearly a decade before … (5 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Marketing Help For Your Listings - 03/30/08 12:09 AM
I know you're still listing and selling homes in this tough market (we're still arranging loans), and I might be able to help you to better compete for those next listings, as well as generating a some buyer leads.
I have a service that will let you create a custom website for each … (0 comments)
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temecula: Crappers I Have Known & Loved - 03/29/08 01:30 AM
Sharon Tara got me started the other day with her great post on 'Bad MLS Pictures'. We all know there's a ton of them out there as we page through our local mls. Some agents just shouldn't be trusted with a camera and some homeowners shouldn't be allowed to decorate their … (36 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: February Housing Sales Dip Again For Inland Empire - 03/25/08 06:37 PM
Well the numbers are out and once again it's not great news for the Inland Empire. While numbers were cautiously positive across the country, including most areas of California, the Inland Empire lagged in both sales volume and median price. It's clear why our median prices continue to slide - the … (4 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Carlsbad Things to do - Visit Temecula, California: Wine Country near San Diego - 03/17/08 12:30 PM
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temecula: Is The Real Estate Market Picking Up? - 03/16/08 03:41 PM
With all the media reports from the so called Experts we all have been hearing about recently on how bad the real estate market is and how it will continue to decline all I can offer is the market report for my primary area of Temecula, Murrieta and Menifee California.
In January … (6 comments)
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temecula: My first CFK today - 03/14/08 11:02 PM
So I recieved an REO listing yesterday and went to go check the occupancy to find a car in the driveway, a dog in the backyard and furniture in the home. I suppose the home is occupied.
I went back to the house today to see if I could get the … (16 comments)
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temecula: Murrieta / Temecula / Lake Elsinore Home Sales - 2007 Recap - 03/12/08 06:54 PM
It's time for a look back at the numbers that made our market last year to see where we've been and where we're headed. Right now with the number of Lender Owned Homes on the market and the continuing foreclosure activity in the Valley, it's difficult (but not impossible) for individual … (3 comments)
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temecula: 31131 Kahwea Road, Temecula CA 92591 - A Meadowview Community Home - 03/06/08 12:12 AM
Distinguished Meadowview Home!31131 Kahwea Road, Temecula, CA 92591 View Map 3200 sf,4 bedrooms + office,3.5 ba,3 car garage on over an acre of fully landscaped grounds! Upgrades include granite kitchen counters,travertine with granite inlays & upgraded carpeting! Other features include crown moulding, window casings,upgraded baseboards, mirrored closet doors, neutral paint, granite … (3 comments)
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temecula: Is it the right time to buy (in Southern California)? - 03/05/08 12:43 PM
It's an exciting time to purchase real estate in Southern California. Residential inventories are up, prices are down and interest rates are at an all-time low. While buyers as a majority have been "waiting" for the market to continue to decline, many educated purchasers realize that there is a fine balance … (0 comments)
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temecula: 100 Percent Financing to 580 still available at decent rates in California - 03/04/08 03:53 PM
A lot of people are aware of the CalHFA program, which provides 100% financing for first time home buyers (or those who have not owned for at least three years) for those who can go full doc and have a 620 fico (soo to be bumped to 680). And a lot … (1 comments)
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temecula: 20 Year CEO resigns - Ouch. Aloha! - 03/03/08 03:55 PM
Aloha!
The Southwest Riverside County AOR is celebrating our 30th year in business. For the past 20 of those years we have enjoyed the services of Nancy Donahue-Jones as our AE/CEO. During that time our Association has grown from 150 members to over 5,000, We've dealt with membership expansions and contractions, … (1 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: I'm so ashamed. - 02/27/08 02:34 AM
This is a cheap, cheap post and I'm embarrassed to be writing it. But I had to. You see, it's very late and I've been up since early. Did a couple posts earlier, had a couple meetings, talked to the city council tonight about our mortgage fraud task force and how … (24 comments)
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temecula: Welcome new Rainer - Mark Hawley - 02/26/08 06:51 PM
Please help me welcome new ActiveRainer Mark Hawley to the group.
Mark has lived in the Coachella Valley area of the Inland Empire since 1972. He knows everything there is to know about La Quinta, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City and Palm Springs. If Mark doesn't know … (13 comments)
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temecula: Temecula and Murrieta CA Homes For Sale - 02/26/08 04:06 PM
Buy or sell the perfect home in Temecula and Murrieta, CA. You can search for homes all over the Temecula, Murrieta and Riverside CA area! You will find a wealth of useful real estate information for home buyers and sellers at my website! Before you buy or sell a home, be sure to view the … (1 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: 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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temecula: Southwest California Homes Sales - Murrieta, Temecula & Lake Elsinore - 02/25/08 05:57 PM
Every year about this time it's been my custom to provide you a market overview. Twelve, fifteen years ago this column wasn't much fun to write. Then it got pretty entertaining for awhile between 1996 and 2005. Nowadays it's not that much fun either, but makes for an interesting read if … (1 comments)
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temecula: Howdy NOOBS. Here's your sign. - 02/25/08 01:00 PM
I've been on AR for 6 or 7 months now and, while I wouldn't call myself an addict, I certainly enjoy the time here, have learned a lot, have made a few friends and actually been contacted by members of the (gasp) public as a result of my blogs. No money … (6 comments)
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temecula: 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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temecula: Howdy NOOB. Here's your sign. - 02/21/08 09:04 PM
I've been on AR for 6 or 7 months now and, while I wouldn't call myself an addict, I certainly enjoy the time here, have learned a lot, have made a few friends and actually been contacted by members of the (gasp) public as a result of my blogs. No money … (16 comments)
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temecula: 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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