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temecula: Very busy and loving it. - 11/27/08 11:35 PM
I am very busy with my clients and I am loving it. I am sorry that I can not participate and visit and post here on Active Rain very often.
It is a busy time here in the Temecula Valley & Murrieta, I have been showing properties in the Wine Country, Fallbrook, … (6 comments)

temecula: Help our High Schools support the Temecula Pantry - 11/19/08 11:40 AM
Tonight, November 19th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
 
Great Oak High School is hosting a fundraiser
for the Temecula Pantry:
Event Location:  32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula, CA

 
"Preview of Champions Field Show"
Consists of the Marching Bands from: Temecula Valley Chaparral Great Oak Fallbrook Union … (3 comments)

temecula: Temecula Ca. Bank Owned Beauty - 11/13/08 06:24 PM
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temecula: De Luz - A beautiful Community west of Temecula - 11/08/08 11:20 AM

In my never ending quest to put Temecula on the map and make outsiders aware of some of our finer points, I am today featuring "De Luz".
 
Going North on the I15 Freeway and exiting Rancho California Road here in Temecula can take you to two great destinations.  … (8 comments)

temecula: Try Looking at Some New Bank Owned Homes! - 11/07/08 08:56 PM

If you're disappointed at the trashed "bank owned", properties you have been seeing or if you are wondering when you will get an answer on that short sale property that you have an offer on. 
  
Then call me about the brand new Bank Owned homes that I have inside … (4 comments)

temecula: Nicole's New Town Home! - 11/05/08 09:40 PM
 

Nicole Albrecht EA, a young professional who also does Investment Advisement at Financial Accounting Services, Inc.,  here in Temecula, recently purchased this brand new and very lovely Townhouse.
 
 
These Town homes were originally priced at $300,000.00,
and now are starting at $200,000.00,
for the 3 … (8 comments)

temecula: ANZA REO REPORT - 11/03/08 12:33 PM
 
    Recently my youngest daughter and I had the privilege to attend the Redshank Rider's annual Turkey
Treasure Hunt.  Although we don't own a horse yet, we thought
 it to be a good excuse to eat lunch in Anza,
California. What does this have to do with real estate you
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temecula: Brand New Homes In The Beautiful Temecula Valley - BUILDER CLOSE OUT - 10/31/08 11:48 AM


Beautiful 2200 sq. ft. 3 &4 bedrooms, New Construction.
These homes come with community pool, Spa, work out room and are reduced to $279,000.00. Park with several B-B-Q's. Come see this lovely community.
 
Upper-scale homes with many amenities. You will not find a better deal on a … (6 comments)

temecula: GOT WINE??? Harvest Wine Celebration * Temecula Wine Country* November 1 & 2, 2008 - 10/30/08 04:22 PM
 
My husband Mark and I have been lucky enough to live in Temecula/Murrieta Valley for 20 years.  And over those 20 years we have enjoyed many great local events. 
This weekend in Temecula Valley Wine Country is one of our BEST events/traditions held by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association!  Trust me, if you are a wine lover … (9 comments)

temecula: What came First - the Chicken or the Egg? - 10/30/08 03:27 AM
Wow! This has been a wild time here in Southern California. We have seen real estate hit magnificent highs and plummet to about half of their top values. We have more than our share of "bank owned" homes in our market---in fact, they make up most of our market right now.
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temecula: Market Trend Update! - 10/23/08 03:44 PM
As always I am continously reading about the market and keeping up with stats.  The most important thing to me is not what is being blastered on the front page of the newspapers or said on the news.  I want hard facts, in which I always wanting to update everyone around because … (0 comments)

temecula: Mmmmmmmmmm I finally tasted the HOTTEST nuts! - 10/21/08 02:21 PM
Yesterday my BFF Laura and I had the pleasure to relax and stroll along the sidewalks of charming Old Town Temecula.  We always try to pretend we are on vacation and look through "tourist eyes" which help us explore a little further out of our comfort zone....you know, favorite local restaurants, specialty … (10 comments)

temecula: Susan G. Koman - Your ARE the Cure! - 10/20/08 01:25 PM
10-20 komen race October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the country. Yesterday our local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event took place at the Promenade Mall with over 10,000 participants. I MC'd the first local race back about seven years ago when our goal was to get … (4 comments)

temecula: Race For The Cure in Temecula - 10/20/08 01:18 PM
Yesterday morning 11,000 people,
"Raced for the Cure"  in the annual 5 mile walk to benefit breast cancer awareness in honor of founder Susan G. Korman, at the
Promenade mall in Temecula.  
This was the 10th annivarsary for the race
here in Temecula.
 
More than 180,000 cases … (7 comments)

temecula: AVOIDING FORECLOSURE OPTIONS! - 10/17/08 01:08 PM
This is a topic that many of us feel trapped.  Don't! There are options to stay in your home or avoid foreclosure.Call Sandra Turner to discuss options available to you @ (951)377-6300
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temecula: DON'T MAKE ONE OF THE TOP 10 MISTAKES! - 10/17/08 01:02 PM
Buying a home can be an exciting but yet a scary experience, especially when it is your first time.  So I decided to touch that subject today.  I wanted to share with you what the top 10 mistakes are and how to avoid them.
MISTAKE No. 1: Making an offer without … (0 comments)

temecula: Brand New Homes - Builder Close Outs - 10/14/08 10:55 AM

Call me for details on these great buys.
Now is the time to buy while prices are low. Housing prices will be heading up next spring when people are expecting tax refunds. Buy now at the end of the year. Prices in our Valley are at their lowest in … (5 comments)

temecula: Temecula Brand New Home - 10/10/08 09:11 PM
Temecula 4 Bedroom, Not Bank Owned, Not a short Sale Quick Escrow!
$278,390.00
Brand New  -  Builder Close Out
Call me now at:
866-621-0155
 
Builder Closeout ....Lovely Upper Scale Neighborhood
Many amenities. Granite in Kitchen, Dual countertop sinks in Master.  Upgraded banister, Carpet and more
Come live in Temecula and … (2 comments)

temecula: It's A Beautiful Day - In Concert. - 10/05/08 02:09 PM
10-5 beautiful day Last night Jon & Jane Laskin of the Musicians Workshop presented another of their fabulous In-Home Concerts at an estate home in Tenaja. About 150 people came out on a cool, rainy evening to enjoy the sounds of It's  Beautiful Day. If you're not familiar with the … (9 comments)

temecula: Temecula REO Listing Agent - 10/05/08 04:44 AM
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REO Broker: Joe Melara
Company: Tarbell Realtors
Address: 211 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
Office: 760-322-1711, Ext: 339
Cell: 760-808-9252
Fax: 760-325-0763
Email: Joe@DesertAreaREO.com
TIN#: 95-2312219
E&O#: G21998606002
E&O Provider:  Westchester Fire Inc
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Temecula is a populated place located in Riverside County at latitude 33.494 and … (0 comments)

temecula: I wish I could revisit all the places my camera has been - 10/04/08 05:05 PM
I've been pretty lucky. My travel has spanned half the globe. Maui did its part to make the case for that claim. I've not been many places that intrigue me like China and Egypt.
My revamped site for my Temecula CA Photography side business has actually turned into a place I … (0 comments)

temecula: SEO - Like Building a Brick Wall or Farming - 10/04/08 03:08 PM
One of my websites recently graduated to page one. The event that got it there was a very mundane blog entry with a simple backlink to the site. 
I'd been repeating this for months and then, after the last post, hours later the site quietly moved to the center of page … (0 comments)

temecula: Murrieta's REO Report :The Anatomy of a Short Sale part 3 - 10/03/08 06:20 PM

       Oh no, we received an offer, now what? I can remember not too, too long along when I received my first offer on my first listing. Oh no, we received an offer, now what?        Call the bank and inform them that you are trying to sell your … (3 comments)

temecula: Cooking Italian In Temecula - Now That's Tasty! - 10/02/08 04:57 PM

 
I love finding good new places to eat. Now that they've celebrated their first anniversary in Temecula, Francesca's Italian Kitchen may not be exactly new, but they sure are good. Laura and I stopped by on September 21st for the 1st Anniversary dinner and came back the following night … (17 comments)

temecula: Certified Mortgage Planners - Defined - 10/02/08 10:50 AM


I work closely with a Certified Mortgage Planner here in Temecula. His name is, Steve Grondlund Owner of Vintage Mortgage Group. http://equityplanningforlife.com/
With all of the upset in the mortgage industry, I feel it is critical to have my clients pre-qualified by Steve and have him handle thier enitre … (3 comments)

temecula: Temecula Golf Courses - The First In A Series by Jane Grant of Southwest Real Estate - 10/01/08 07:07 PM
 
 
 
Pictures taken 10/01/08 by Jane Grant Broker for Southwest Real Estate, Inc.
 This is the first in my series of "The Golf Courses of Temecula. 
 
 Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course was awarded a Four-Star rating from Golf Digest's "Places to Play," and provides Golfers with a … (8 comments)

temecula: Wine Country Repo's - October 2008 - 09/30/08 11:36 PM
9/30 wine country repos As the Southern California market adjusts, buyers are finding a selection of fine homes on acreage in the midst of the Southern California Wine Country. However, bank owned homes represent only 2% of existing inventory in the Wine Country today, just 7 out of 151 homes … (3 comments)

temecula: Temecula's Haunted Old Town - 09/30/08 10:37 PM
Temecula's Haunted Old Town
Nightmare on Main Street 
                           
 


In the Theater District
 
October 23 to  November 1st Thursdays through Saturdays 3 Different Mazes Spooky Streets Monster Movies 
 
For the Little Ones (My Favorites)
LIGHTS ON TOURS from 4:00 to 7:00 … (6 comments)

temecula: Non-descript dissociative topics: politica and photography - 09/30/08 10:07 PM
after watching several videos of kids singing for Obama, I had to change the subject. 
Now I'll ramble on about the proposed bailout. This phenomenon defies logic whether you favor or oppose it.
I think I'll change the subject again.
Photography. Something I favor consistently. I've revamped my photography website that … (0 comments)

temecula: Your Quincinera - 09/30/08 06:04 AM
Photography in Murrieta CA | Temecula CA Photography | Murrieta CA Photography | Temecula Photography | Murrieta Photography pennycafe
Consider Dave Keys photography for you local events in Murrieta, CA such as birthday parties, Quincineras or just family occasions where you want to preserve memories of the family time together. I … (0 comments)

temecula: Sell Homes Quicker and For Top Dollar w/Staging from C & J Home Staging - 09/29/08 01:24 PM
A Professionally Staged Home Sells 50% Quicker and for 6-10% More Money, according to 2007 Stats from HomeGain Survey. https://homestagingresource.com/pdf/HSR%20Home%20Gain
C & J Home Staging, located in Murrieta, CA offers Professional Home Staging and Redesign Services to Home Sellers and future home sellers.  We are also CA Licensed Real Estate Agents … (1 comments)

temecula: Chinese Anyone? Promenade Mall Update - 09/28/08 09:44 PM

P.F. Changs in Temecula!!!
 
 
The Promenade Mall in Temecula is expanding to include the following New stores:
Coldwater Creek Pottery Barn William Sonoma The Walking Company The Yardhouse P.F. Chang's China Bistro Lucille's Bar-B-Ques
Temecua is growing...This is great news for the Inland Empire.  With … (8 comments)

temecula: Elder Fraud 'Mastermind' Gets 127 Years - 09/27/08 03:18 PM
9/27 elder fraud The following excerpts are reprinted from the 9/27/08 issue of The Californian. For a complete text please go to: http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/09/26/news/californian/riverside/zd68452ea010c7b73882574d10007f10c.txt
For more current articles on Mortgage Fraud, Foreclosure Fraud and Elder Abuse Housing Fraud.
Elder Fraud "Mastermind' Gets 127 Years.
RIVERSIDE ---- The largest case of elder … (8 comments)

temecula: A Day of Wine And Chocolate ~ Sunday, September 28th ~ Fun Charity Event - 09/27/08 09:54 AM
Sunday, September 28th, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00, Live and Silent Auctions, Gourmet Picnic Available
Hospice of the Valley...is hosting their 12th Annual Charity Event "A Day of Wine and Chocolate"  
My own father was a hospice patient and the hospice employees were like angels.  I am so very thankful … (2 comments)

temecula: Murrieta Bank Owned Financing - 09/25/08 09:51 PM
Oak Tree Realty Group works with several qualified lenders that can assist buyers with their purchase of a home in this Murrieta foreclosure market. We have streamlined the process so a Murrieta home buyer can receive financing information on our website. Servicing Southern California, we have 14 branches that have experienced … (0 comments)

temecula: Google didn't make the rounds today - 09/25/08 01:30 AM
Usually, within around 6 hours of creating a page on one of my sites, Google-bot comes crawling through to pick up the new content. I did just that yesterday for West Wichita Homes for Sale near Maize KS where homeowners can pick up seats for their children in the better Maize … (0 comments)

temecula: SHORT SALES REMINDER - 09/23/08 02:22 PM
Do these two images go together when you think of short sales? I have found that being "nice" to the person on the other end of the phone, who is there to help, makes things move more expeditiously. After all isn't that what we all want a speedy operation? And I … (7 comments)

temecula: Southern Cookin' - Temecula Style! - 09/22/08 06:37 PM

 
 
My mouth started watering when I first heard about Southern Stuffer. I love Cajun and Creole food, so Laura and I decided to stop in for lunch a few weeks ago. Kristina welcomed us and we settled in to look at the menu... oh boy!Crawfish Etouffee, Jambalaya, Seafood … (18 comments)

temecula: TEMECULA'S REO REPORT - 09/22/08 12:32 PM
With banks heading to the hills or where ever they go when they shut down, the time to have access to a reliable lender has intensified. A reliable lender can be designated by their aptness at adjusting to shifting markets. Please note that I'm not a lender but its no secret … (0 comments)

temecula: Writer's block | Try ghost writing with that... - 09/21/08 10:34 PM
I don't consider myself a great writer. My writing in school was always rather pendantic and plodding, at least I thought it was. I wrote to get a class assignment out of the way so I could go play. Once, well into my adult life, I found a 7th grade essay … (0 comments)

temecula: Temecula Valley, New Construction at Resort Style Community - Builder Close Out - 09/20/08 09:19 AM
This Brand New Construction is reduced to $259,000.000, (Standing Inventory Only)

Resort Style daily life.....Also includes:  Work Out Room, Banquet Room, Large Party area with Brick oven fire place, Several Bar-B-Ques.
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2203 Sq. Ft. of Living Space
2 Car Attached Garage
Jane Grant, Southwest Real … (0 comments)

temecula: Temecula Valley 14th International Film & Music Festival - 09/19/08 12:07 PM
Today I am on my way to see some of the wonderful independent films at the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival.  Located at The Movie Experience in Tower Plaza, corner of Ynez and Rancho California Road. This event runs daily through Sunday and ticket prices range from individual screening to festival … (11 comments)

temecula: Bank Owned Single Story Beauty Built In 2006: Winchester Ca. - 09/18/08 02:56 PM
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temecula: 2683 Gusty Way, Banning CA 92220 - Located within Serrano Del Vista - 09/12/08 07:46 PM
Home Staged by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager .  We stage homes for the Inland Empire Riverside County.  Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional?  We service Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities.
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temecula: Temecula Web Design "Service with a High Google Rank" - 09/12/08 02:02 AM
Let's get to first things first, especially here in Temecula web Design Temecula CA where web design by itself won't do anything at all for your business. You may have a perfectly designed website but the Internet is a place where "If you build it they will come" is quite far from true. … (30 comments)

temecula: CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS IN RIVERSIDE, SAN DIEGO AND OTHER AREAS! - 09/10/08 06:47 PM
Great Homes to see in Murrieta, Temecula, Winchester, Hemet, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Wildomar, Perris, San Diego and other areas.  FREE 24 Hour Property Information available to you.  We can also send you a FREE Home Listing of other homes that are not in this list but will be based on your … (0 comments)

temecula: Temecula Web Design | Fullerton Web Design | Orange County & Riverside County Web Designer - 09/10/08 12:52 PM

 
The Haldron Collider is depicted on Google's home page today, but no link to Chrome Browser
Perhaps not surprisingly, Google has removed the download link to its new Chrome browser software from its home page. I suspect the real reason is not the artificially induced crashes reported by beta … (0 comments)

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)

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 … (18 comments)

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)

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)

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)

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!!!


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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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
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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 … (4 comments)

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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