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By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Santa is coming to Eagle Ridge!Join us for a community breakfast potluck and dress up the family for professional pictures with Santa THIS, Saturday, December 7th from 10am - 12pm.   Please sign-up to bring a dish or to volunteer at the event by clicking the 👉LINK HERE.👈*Please drop off food items by 9AM (1 hour before event) *The clubhouse will also be open the night before the event from 5:30pm-7:30pm to drop off food items.Volunteers to help set up, clean up and during the event are much needed. If you are available to help please sign up by clicking the link.  
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for November 2024 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with shifts from October and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very generalized. As a result they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make important buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 64 homes sold in Carlsbad in November (92008, 92009, 92010 a...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Directions: From Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) head East on Topanga Canyon Blvd approximately 4.2 miles to Old Topanga Canyon Rd and go approximately 1.5 miles passed 994 Old Topanga Cyn Rd. Land will be on your right.Remarks : Massive price reduction, on this fantastic large parcel of land (16.5 acres) in Old Topanga Wine Country. Ideal for developers, end users or flippers. This large parcel of land has at least two pads with gentle and meandering acres of land. There are ocean views at the top of the property. Build a magnificent estate and sell it or live in it or rent out many upsides. Gentle and meandering 16.5 acres. Where else can you get this? Truly a rare opportunity. Best priced land in Topanga. Huge frontage on Old Topanga Cyn Rd. Seller is ready to sell it!Agent Remarks : Ema...
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By Sam Shueh, mba, cdpe, reopro, pe
( (408) 425-1601)
                                                           Sam Shueh                                                     BRG Realty Group                                                     Silicon Valley Office                                                     San Jose, CA 95124                                                       (408) 425-1601My real estate career started with a help of a person. No, he is not Mr. Tom Ferry. Mr Sears, a janitor who picked up my trash at Gerenal Electric, told me about his other job which was real estate sales.  I took the salesman exam without even knowing people need to study for it. I then bought and sold homes just like him at C21 Home Realty in Louisville, Kentucky.  My interest in real estate was interrupted needing more depend on a salary, a...
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By Jason E. Gordon, Sr Loan Officer, CMA, CMPS, CDLP, CDRE, RCSD, CDPE
(CMG Mortgage, San Diego, CA)
When getting divorced, what happens to the home?  What happens to the mortgage?SAMPLE CASE STUDY HE and SHE are getting Divorced BOTH own the Marital Home BOTH are obligated to pay the Existing Mortgage Let's say their goals are as follows: SHE wishes to keep the marital homeWe call HER the "IN-SPOUSE" because SHE desires to stay IN the home HE does not want the homeWe call HIM the "OUT-SPOUSE" because HE desires to move OUT of the home Typically the OUT-SPOUSE will only agree to give the IN-SPOUSE the home under 2 specific conditions: The OUT-SPOUSE wants to be removed from the obligation to pay the existing mortgageIn other words, if the OUT-SPOUSE is giving up the asset, this person also wishes to get rid of the debt. The OUT-SPOUSE wants their "divvy" of the equity in the homeWe oft...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
We hope everyone enjoyed time with their loved ones on Thanksgiving. Now it's time to focus on the next big holiday: Christmas. We ask that you continue the good cheer for those less fortunate in our community by participating in the 13th annual Ventura Can-Tree event.What: Ventura Can-Tree 2024Where: Figueroa Plaza, Downtown VenturaWhen: December 5th to 9thContact: Food Share of Ventura (805) 983-7100Ventura Can-Tree 2024According to the County of Ventura's Human Services Agency, more than 70,000 people in Ventura County experience food insecurity each and every day. Our food pantries have seen an uptick in people who come to their facilities for assistance. Now in it's 13th year, Food Share Ventura's Can-Tree event offers a fun way to help feed people during the holiday season.How You...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home? Home Sales for November 2024 It’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about the local market conditions. If you are planning to buy or sell this allows you to make educated buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale. Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including pricing, the amount of competition, and time on market. It’s important to understand how local market conditions can impact your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s talk now! Read More About Cardiff-by-the-Sea: Cardiff by the Sea – Quintessential Beach Community Like to Walk? Live in the Walking District in Cardiff CAWant to Live in a Musical Community? Try the Composer District in C...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
We have always supported small businesses, not just on the official "Small Saturdays", but all year long. Thanks to John Pusa  he reminded me that Vroman's celebrated their 130th year in business. How incredible is that? Now we could not go when the actual celebration was during the middle of the week, but we were thrilled to come our first opportunity.Now if you are wondering, we have been supporting Vroman's for about 26 years. Yes, today Diane bought not just a couple of books, but various celebration cards, like Birthdays and other special occasions. She even managed to find a few Christmas - presents for our friends. Personally, I refrained with extra ordinary willpower not to buy the latest Jack Peppin cookbook.The best part was we bought Holly along in her stroller and as every t...
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On November 19, 2024, California Association of Realtors (C.A.R) reported that there were 16 homes sold in October of 2024, jumped 220.0% from October of 2023 in La Crescenta, California.The medium existing home price was $1,420,000 in October of 2024, gained 3.3% from October of 2023 in La Crescenta, California.There were 16 active listing homes in September of 2024, increased 166.7% from October of 2023; while home stayed 20 median days on the market in October 2024 in La Crescenta, California.For complete more information about the California Association of Realtors’ October of 2024 La Crescenta, California homes sales and value report, please click HERE
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By Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, Probate Real Estate Services
(KD Realty - 408.972.1822)
It is that time of year, November, when we celebrate Thanksgiving.What do we serve on Thanksgiving?We express our gratitude and thankfulness for all the Blessings in our Lives. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, mother, friend, and so much more including an Independent Real Estate Broker, and Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist ("CPRES"), with a full and grateful heart for all the Blessings in my life!  ***********Life:      I could fill a book diving into life "stories" that fill my heart with gratitude. The more I live, the more I learn that everything is a blessing in one form or another. It may take time to reflect on some life events to realize it as a blessing, yet as I look back on some things (divorce, cancer, job loss) that did not feel like a blessing in the momen...
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On November 19, 2024, California Association of Realtors (C.A.R) reported the homes values lower 0.4% to the price of $956,210 in October of 2024 from price of $960,370 in September of 2024, and increased 7.0% from price of $893,650 October of 2023 Los Angeles County, California; while, homes sales jumped 23.1% in October of 2024 from September of 2024, and rose 10.9% from October of 2023 in Los Angeles County, California.There were 3.3 months supplies of available inventory of homes in October of 2024, down from 3.6 months in September of 2024, but higher from 2.8 months in October of 2023 in Los Angeles County, California.An average it took 25.0 days to sell a home in October 2024, up from 24.0 days in September of 2024, and gained from 21.0 days in October of 2023 in Los Angeles Coun...
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By Bandele Oguntomilade, Top REALTOR, Your Woodland Hills Real Estate Agent 818-825-6996
(Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes)
Open Houses from 1-4pm on Saturday 11-30-24 and Sunday 12-30-24. Affordable fixer in prime Los Angeles 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3-car garage plus a bonus RV garage. Flip + Fix Opportunity. $510,000. Call/Text 818-825-6996.
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By Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES, REALTOR and Broker, Notary
(Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates)
Happy THanksgiving to all of our clients, both past and present (and future!)May the end of the year find you with loved ones and your days be filled with happines.  Most homeowners have seen a tremendous rise in their equity this year, and there are rumors that interest rates will be coming down a bit, perhaps just after the first of the year.  To those who own investment properties, rents should remain steady in SIlicon Valley and the rental demand is still strong.  To all the best in the coming year!  Thank you for your business this past year.
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, I wanted to thank all of you who follow my posts, interact with me and most importantly, thank you for your friendship.Most of the menu has been prepped by me and tomorrow will be easy. As you can see even the table is set.Things to do tomorrow: Bake the brined Turkey and then finish off the side dishes that are already oven ready.The only thing left to do is make the mashed potatoes. I am still thorn which style I will make it? Will it be Robuchon Style or Julia Child's style or my own style? Will let you know once I made it:))I am so grateful for the connections I made on this platform and all the referrals I received over the years. Those of you who gave them to me know it and I will not embarrass you. Thank you and wishing you a very Happy...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Thankful for our Cookie-Making Tradition We have a long-standing cookie-making tradition at Thanksgiving. It’s been going on for decades, and I have shared it before. After all, it’s tradition! Both daughters and their families (4 grandkids) will be with us this Thanksgiving and for cookie-making. Making Honey Lebkuchen has been a tradition on the maternal side of my wife’s family for several generations, and we started our own tradition when we first started dating. Other family members make them as well but ours are the best! We make the cookies the Friday after Thanksgiving and depending on the size, and varying shapes with grandkids involved, there are usually about 15 dozen. I would estimate we’ve made more than 8000 Honey Lebkucken since our tradition began, not including other co...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
Anytime one prepares for a big meal, you need to plan ahead, and prioritize. Just like in Real Estate, you need to plan ahead and prioritize what needs to be done early and what can be done later.Well with that said no I did not buy the can that looks like it came from a dog food container.Her it is truly an easy recipe:    1. 12 oz or so of freshly washed cranberries and the ones that needed to be tossed have been.    2. 3/4 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice & 1/4 of water    3. 1/2 cup of sugar of your choice    4. One cinnamon stick    5. pinch of salt    6. slice of orange peelCook for about 10-15 minutes to reduce the liquid and pop 75-80% of the cranberries.Let it cool and put it in the fridge to be served in 24-48 hours at the Thanksgiving Dinner. Wishing you a safe and healthy ...
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By Alberto Pacheco, Experience and Trust
(Home Smart Evergreen Realty)
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By Alberto Pacheco, Experience and Trust
(Home Smart Evergreen Realty)
In October 2024, Van Nuys experienced notable real estate activity demonstrating market dynamics. Here's an educational breakdown of the transactions:Market Overview: The median home price in Van Nuys reached $825,666, showing a 1% year-over-year increase. The average home value stands at $821,693, representing a 3.8% appreciation over the past year. Transaction Analysis: Entry-Level Purchase: Price: $660,000 Specifications: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,166 sq ft Market Performance: Sold $10,000 above asking price Days on Market: 26 Average Transaction: Price: $899,000 Specifications: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,615 sq ft Market Performance: Sold $55,000 above asking price Days on Market: 29 Premium Transaction: Price: $1,465,000 Specifications: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,481 sq ft Notable ...
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