short sales: Bear Cub Makes Mess in Grocery Store
- 10/19/11 04:59 AM
Saw this on the news last night. In Alaska, a bear cub was found sitting up on the vegetables in the Produce Section and upsetting the customers. The little guy had to be physically removed. They said this happens quite often in Alaska. Can you imagine having to make sure there are no bears in the store when you are shopping? Frankly, I am sure this is really a rare event or it would not have been all over the national news. All I have to say is, I have been to Alaska 3 times and traveled all over the … (14 comments)
Most of you know me but for any who do not, I am a local, experienced, respected Realtor who lives and works in this area. I sit on committee for East Valley Association of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, and for Keller Williams Realty. I stay active in the community as well as busy marketing homes for sale and helping buyers find their dream home
As you can see, Short Sales and REOs have declined in the past 9 … (4 comments)
short sales: Ode to the House Finch How Sweet you Sing
- 09/29/11 05:51 AM
♪♪♪Ode to the House Finch♪♪♪ Oh little house finch, how sweet you sing Tweet, Tweet as you work all day Build a nest, search for food Oh little house finch, how sweet you sing
As the day cool off and the leaves turn gold Will you stay and give us a song Or make the long flight to the south To come in spring and start anew Oh little house finch, how sweet you sing
Inland Empire Homeowners, please call me for a Comprehensive Market Analysis to assist you with marketing your home for sale and getting the … (8 comments)
This is the Union Pacific Train that runs through the San Timoteo Canyon in South Redlands. Many of the locomotives have a huge American flag on them which makes it very distintive.
The first American railroads started in the 1830's from the Atlantic ports of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Charleston, and Savannah. The railroad single-handedly had the greatest impact on the American transportation system. Trains helped to develop and connect the United States by carry shipments from the East Coast to the rest of the … (10 comments)
Most of you know me but for any who do not, I am a local, experienced, respected Realtor who lives and works in this area. I sit on committee for East Valley Association of Realtors, Women's Council of Realtors, and for Keller Williams Realty. I stay active in the community as well as busy marketing homes for sale and helping buyers find their dream homes.
I have just finished running the stats for new … (4 comments)
There are many places to go in the Inland Empire but one of the nicest parks is Hulda Crooks Park in Loma Linda, CA. This park has swings, a Jungle Gym, shaded picnic areas with bbq pits, 2 dog parks (small & large dogs), volleyball court, tennis courts, mountain biking and hiking trails leading up to the south end of the city with spectacular views. This park, 19.6 acres, is the largest park in Loma Linda.
Hulda Crooks, from Saskatchewan, Canada, had 23 successful climbs to the top … (6 comments)
Out in San Timoteo Canyon in Redlands, CA, the railroad tracks run through this long stretch of road. There is a lot of wind, flooding and traffic. To enhance the beauty of this rural area, Mother Nature puts up “Sunflowers” along the tracks to give it a more colorful effect. Thank You Mother Nature! Anyone interested in buying in this area, call: Kristin Hamilton, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Redlands, CA. … (12 comments)
short sales: Loma Linda; Will the 116 Year Old Post Office in Bryn Mawr Be Shut Down
- 09/07/11 02:56 AM
Loma Linda: Will the 116 Year Old Post Office in Bryn Mawr Be Shut Down? Will the 116 year old Bryn Mawr Post Office be closed by the end of the year? Several Months ago, the new Loma Linda Post Office was opened just down the street from the old Bryn Mawr Post Office. So with all the cutbacks of the USPS, will the Bryn Mawr location close before the end of the year?
In July 2011, the USPS announced that they are planning to close approximately 3700 postal offices. Although the list not final yet, possible Inland Empire closures … (8 comments)
Good News- I prepared a Marketing Report for the city of Redlands from July1-Aug.31, 2011 and the numbers are up. · July had 40 new LISTINGS and August had 70 - 75% increase.
· July had 7 PENDING sales and August had 7- No Change.
· July had 16 Back-Up sales and August had 8- 50% decrease.
· July had 2 Closed Sales and August had 4- 200% increase. The above figures show that more homeowners are putting their homes on the market. Buyers, if you are planning … (2 comments)
short sales: Anderson Cooper's Giggle Meltdown on TV......Funny!
- 08/19/11 04:01 PM
Longtime CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has kept his trademark cool through violent Middle East protests. But all it took to make him lose his composure on camera this week was a little potty humor! On his Wednesday show — which has now become popular on YouTube — Cooper dedicated his nightly “Ridiculist” segment to legendary French actor and restaurateur Gerard Depardieu, who this week was accused of urinating on the floor of a plane, delaying its takeoff. Cooper, who was already smiling at the beginning of the segment, couldn’t keep it together through puns such as, “Depardieu created his own little … (12 comments)
short sales: C.A.R. Sponsors Bill That Would Prevent Condominium/Townhome Buyers from Being Gouged
- 08/17/11 05:22 AM
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sponsoring AB 771, a bill that prevents home buyers in a common interest development (CID), such as a condominium or townhome, from being charged excess document fees. C.A.R. sponsors bill that would prevent condominium/townhome buyers from being gouged. My Board of Realtors just emailed this info to us. California Realtors are tired of the HOA’s making buyers paying ridiculous fees and making us jump through hoops to get our escrows closed. As we know, the HOA/CCR documents are in a computer and take a couple of minutes to generate an email to escrow. … (6 comments)
Women are an economic force. But when it comes to saving for retirement, they face challenges that can put them at risk of outliving their assets. Moderator Charles Gibson, formerly of ACB Good Morning, explores possible solutions with an expert panel. Strategies to Help Women Close the Retirement Savings Gap.
Women are an economic force. They hold half of all jobs—and the majority of Professional and Managerial positions—in the U.S. They fill more than half the seats in college classrooms and assume the role of breadwinner (or co-breadwinner) in 60percent of American families. Very entrepreneurial, they also start … (2 comments)
short sales: Finding a Good Bike Shop is like Hiring a Realtor
- 08/10/11 02:25 AM
Finding a good Bike Shop is like Hiring a Realtor! In June, my daughter was preparing her move to Philadelphia and has two very nice bikes. So we took them to Redlands Cyclery USA and had them partially unassembled and boxed for the move. $100 for the two seemed reasonable as the bikes need to be protected going across country. She had always used Redlands Cyclery USA as they have a wonderful reputation, service dept is top notch, and they are nearby.
Arriving in Philadelphia, the dilemma begins. Looking on line there are “48 bike stores” so where do we … (5 comments)
short sales: Would You Put This Picture in MLS?
- 08/09/11 04:42 AM
Would You Put This Picture in MLS? A few weeks ago I was searching the MLS and came across a house that was a perfect for one of my buyers. When I opened up the pictures to view the features I found 5 pictures and this one surprised me beyond belief. The other 4 photos were not quite as bad but pretty much the same.
Of course, I did not take my buyer to see this house as this photo was enough to say NO WAY; messy, dirty, smelly, maybe infested, no repairs or upgrades and “No Pride of Ownership” … (23 comments)
Skechers USA began moving its products into the new 1.8 million-square-foot building in Moreno Valley that will house the international footwear company's North American operations on May 8, 2011. The $250 million private investment, set on more than 200 acres south of Highway 60, came at a time when the economy was sluggish in the Inland Empire.
The building is nearing completion and should be fully operational soon. It takes several months to move in and complete hiring. The goods will come … (12 comments)
Social media is so important. Whether you are on ActiveRain, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google, just getting your name and profile out is critical to your success so clients can find you easily. Try it and I am sure you will agree, we all need “Social Media” in our lives!
Retailers are expecting to report higher sales for July, a discount-driven month that may do little to lift their margins. The sales statistics nationwide are tied to the Real Estate Recovery also. When the economy improves, it is a trend from Real Estate, Retailer Recovery, and Lower Unemployment trends which should help keep more companies and homeowners out of Bankruptcy Court. July sales figures will give investors an early read on demand in the consumer-driven U.S. economy at the start of the back-to-school season, the second-biggest selling period of … (7 comments)
Bank of America Corp., faced with a glut of foreclosed and abandoned houses it can’t sell, has a new tool to get rid of the most decrepit ones: a bulldozer. The biggest U.S. mortgage servicer will donate 100 foreclosed houses in the Cleveland area and in some cases contribute to their demolition in partnership with a local agency that manages blighted property. Cali Carlin reported on Bloomberg Television's "InsideTrack." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Click here to read “Bloomberg” article. Click here to read “The … (12 comments)
short sales: It's My Birthday So Share a Jazzy Birthday Song With Me
- 07/30/11 06:09 AM
Yes, today is my birthday and early this morning on Facebook, a friend sent me a link to a jazzy "Happy Birthday" that is very catchy and did wake me up. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to do a little research on the pianist of this song version. Check out Kathy Athena and then enjoy this jazzy Happy Birthday to all my AR friends.
Kathy Athena, a famed photographer and painter from Phoenix, AZ. I have to admit I had never heard of her before and did a little research. She is extremely talented and while watching … (6 comments)
short sales: Why I Chose Real Estate….From Officer to Realtor in One Exciting Move!
- 07/29/11 02:51 PM
Why I Chose Real Estate….From Officer to Realtor in One Exciting Move! Born in Riverside, CA. and lived there most of my school days. Here is a picture in front of our house on Roslyn Street in Riverside when I was 5 yrs old. Easter Sunday in front of our house. Every holiday was a Kodak moment for us. Mom or Dad taking pictures and our cocker spaniel Skipper usually in the pictures too. He was an important part of our family. Went to school in Riverside but moved to San Bernardino County after college. Stupid employment rule or I would … (9 comments)
I am a Southern California Realtor and have a wide variety of interests. First of all Real Estate is my real love and focus point but I do have Hobbies. I am interested in Photography; Nature, Landscaping, Lunar and Solar Phases, but Birds are my favorites. I also enjoy scrapbooking, blogging, and traveling; beaches, deserts, and mountains. I am also involved in the community organizations and charities. I care about the Inland Empire and making it a better place to live.
I write this daily blog composed of nature, real estate news and interesting stories in Southern Califoria and other places across the United States.
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