Hi Real Estate Fans, looks like good news to me, inventory is dropping. Buyers note the price per square foot dropped a WHOPPING $10 in a month's time. Are you seeing the light at the end of the tunnel?  It's getting bigger. Don't wait to long. You don't want to say, should have, could have, didn't.   Homes sold this week in Apple Valley ~ 23 They sold in the range of $210k-$41K. 21 were REOs. 1 was a short sale. They were on the market for an average of 80 days. The average price per sq ft. $61.18.   The houses sold for an average of  94.97% of selling price.   There are 300 houses pending, 48 of those went pending this week.   There are 585 active on the market, 111 of those are short sales and  277 are bank owned.   Happy House Hunting from your Neighborhood Realtor,   Karen @ Hami... 03/13/2009

Hello Real Estate Fans   Here are this week's stats for Apple Valley, CA Week ending 3/6/09   There are 602 homes listed.   287 pending all together, 51 went pending this week. 48 are bank owned 2 are short sales.   19 sold this week, 17 were bank owned.   The average price per sq ft. $67. 2044 was the average sq. footage. The high priced house was $286,000. The low priced house was $ 39,375.   Thanks to Victor Valley MLS for all the stats. 03/06/2009

Hello House Hunters and Real Estate Pros. News From Apple Valley CA As of today, Jan 23,2009 The Victor Valley MLS shows, There are 703 active listings 182 are under $100k 268 are between $100-200k 128 are between $200-300k 53 are between $300-400k 69 are above $400k 221 homes are pending In the last week since 1/13/09 16 homes have sold. The average price $119,197 average sq ft. 1788 average 90 days on market Sold for 95.59% of asking.   Happy House Hunting from Karen @ Hamilton Landon GMAC Apple Valley CA 01/23/2009

Hello all my Inland Empire agents and Victor Valley Agents,   I have a great opportunity for some lucky agents to take advantage of unparrelled exposure. Corporate has extended the PROMO for February. If an agent comes into the book for a half page then we will automatically upgrade them to a full page. So, your only paying $320.00 versus $520.00, this includes your listings being fed to all of our partner websites, 35+ !! This is a 3 issue agreement, a savings of $600.00. As an added BONUS, the first agent in the Victorville market and the Inland Empire (Valley floor) to respond will get a home featured on the COVER for free!   I know times are tough, however we all need exposure in this market and I have the best program out there. I have a team of graphic artists waiting to build th... 01/22/2009

Kort Linden Business Law Professor Craig P. Ehrlich 10/29/07 Law and the Children Born of Technology Imagine a husband and wife, and the husband is dying of leukemia. Before undergoing radiation and subsequently dying, he preserves sperm for later use. After his death, the wife proceeds to have a child through artificial insemination. We call this posthumous conception. When the wife applies for social security survivor benefits for her child, she is denied. This is a true life scenario, and when the rights of posthumously conceived children arise, the courts have an interesting legal problem. Currently, most state and national statutes and legislation are inadequate to deal with these issues which just a few decades ago were unforeseeable. In order to better understand the entitlements... 01/11/2009

For a young person, passion can be as frivolous as becoming a track star or as grandiose as curing cancer. Either way through “passion, great passion” any young person can break the dispassionate, unmotivated mold that defines the more recent generations. For many this passion starts after high school, but I had an early start. A dominant image comes to mind when I recall my earliest passion: A small freckled faced, strawberry blond boy watching my parents feverishly tossing around one of their many business ventures. They both pause, turning to me with those parent-like indulgent smiles. My mom says, “What’s the most important rule in business Korty?” Without hesitation, I reply as I had many times before, “Buy low, sell high.” I was two years old. I’m not sure whether I was born with ... 01/11/2009

26011 Desert View Ave Apple Valley, CA Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour This is your desert story. Quiet Desert scene with almost two acres of living spaces. MLS# 361246 $95,900 3 Bed, 1 Bath 26011 Desert View AveApple Valley CA, 92308 Valiant Rensink EXIT DESERT OCEAN REALTY 800-600-1694 valurealty@yahoo.com I am co listing this propety with Val Rensink 11/22/2008

*Why Going Green is politically correct, necessary, needed and not wanted. *We agree to protect the Environment and change is not an option*Searching for the Goldilocks Solution- not to hot and not to cold it was just rightTonight's Informational Meeting continues the-environmental process for the Proposed Granite Mountain... I attended the Windmill Meeting. Held at the Apple Valley High School Called Granite Hills High School. There was between 200 and 300 people in the gym.What is the proposal? 28 wind turbines that would produce enough electricity for 70,000 to 90,000 population.Why Granite Hills?  Cost.  The cost of the study, the cost of the roads to the Turbines, the cost of locating the turbines themselves in a wind rich environment. The proximity of an electric line that could c... 04/30/2008

There are two ways to lower your property taxes in Apple Valley which are legal and FREE. 1) If you qualify, appeal your property tax assessment2) Claimed your Homeowner's Tax Exemption APPEAL YOUR TAX ASSESSMENTHome values in Apple Valley have decreased over the last year, you may be able to lower your property taxes? This will only apply if you purchased your home or have been re-assessed in the last couple of years? If the above information applies to you, you may be able to do something that will cost you nothing.  This simple process can save you hundreds of dollars in future property taxes.  Lower you Property Tax Bill NOW !Each county operates differently but the simple answer is that all you need to do is ask for your property to be re-assessed.Some counties are proactive and ar... 02/02/2008

I stopped by one of the Local Apple Valley Churches. I have in the past visited this church for one of its special occasion services.The Purpose of  This Church is: To love and worship God and Build real relationships with Jesus and others as we reach, treach and prepare people for God's Service. The church has a Sunday bus ministry. The bus is available for the 10:45 am worship serive only. If you want a Bus Route you may call the church office or there is one posted in the church foyer. The Bulletin of the church publishes its basic beliefs.The Senior Pastors are Royce and Linda Beserra.Pastor Beserra preaches and quite often refers to his life prior to an experience of God. His public sharing includes his challenge with alcohol.The church not only looks to minister to spiritual needs... 12/27/2007

It was the first day that it really rained in the High Desert. Victorville Apple Valley, Hesperia. My investment home is in Apple Valley. Richard Rossi included a certification and a warranty with the roof work that he provided. Yes it rained and I had a leak. Not a bad leak, however I have never met a good leak. So a phone call and he was out the very next day to take a look at the issue.  I read over the contract to remind myself what it was that Richard promised to do and what he did not promise to do. He would cover any problem that was due to his workman ship or use of material. He would not cover acts of God or the poor workmanship of another craftsman.A ladder and up on the roof. The Roof was in great shape. What was the issue? Well go figure that the Air conditioning was missing... 12/02/2007

                                                               Mansion Project gets the OK Staff Writer for the Daily Press announces in the paper dated November 16, 2007 that the Town Council approved this past Tuesday the new project referred to as the Mansion Senior Living project was voted on by a 3-2 vote.The 40 acre site will be built at the south west corner of Deep Creek and Del oro roads. It will be built to accomodate 240 independent-residential units. 36 villas, 37 assisted-living units and 16 skilled-nursing beds, as well as a two story main building. There will be more than 500 parking spaces and surrounding gardens. Just to show that the cities growth is still growing strong. 11/16/2007

First of All This is a Commercial, an Advertisement, an Announcement, a Broadcast,a sound-byte, a reel Clip, Etc.One of the listing under Exit Desert Ocean Realty Broker-ship needed a new roof. Not the whole thing but a significant part. Not considered a replacement but a fix. Almost half of the roof needed replacement. The roof had been fixed by the prior owner, however the roll had pulled up and the laying of some of the material didn't take into consideration the flow of water. The job required the removal of a 4'by 4' skylight. A corner that would stop up was cut and had new flashing put on it. 30 year shingles were used.  There were a couple of crickets that needed some special attention. What is most important. For all contractors Time is Money. However for Richard a Good Job is m... 08/24/2007

If you had an FHA-insured mortgage, you may be eligible for a refund from HUD/FHA.My first home I bought back in 2001, I never realize that I had paid up-front mortgage insurance to purchase my home. I then sold it  in 2004. Just this week I received a letter from a professional tracer notifing me that I had monies owed and that they could help me recover the funds for a fee(29%0. Wow, it was exciting, and I would had never known if they hadn't mailed this letter to me, I almost sign the paperwork to have them recover my money. But then I thought, I am Realtor, I do have access to the internet, I should see what it entails to request a refund. And this is what I found: Go to  http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/comp/refunds/index.cfm  You can do search of their database to find if you are du... 06/29/2007

I live, work, worship, shop, recreate in Apple Valley. Although, only here for about five years. I have studied and learned about Apple Valley. What should you know if you move here?Clean Air: Compared to many other places in So California you can take a deep breath here.Children: We have many great schools. They had been given State recognition. We have Charter School. Cost of living: Simply put you can live easier because the largest expense of your life is less expensive in Apple Valley: your Home.Commute: If you need to travel down the hill for your occupation. Apple Valley is increasing its Freeway Access.Can you See?: Take a look at sweeping vistas. Enjoy unique Rocky Hills supported by Granite.Capture Every Sport:  Yes, living in Apple Valley puts you close enough to skiing,water... 06/10/2007

Apple Valley is a great place to live and it just got a little better.My wife and daughter are both in the Apple Valley  education system as teachers. So I hear things about WASC  both good and bad. It is a tough standard to reach. It is one that takes time, united effort, vision and determination to succeed.  So...Apple Valley received an honor that only about 5% of the schools in the California school system enjoy. That is high!!How do you get this award? A team of education from WASC and the California Department of Education come to your school and preform a three day site review. Part of what this accreditation is called is "Clear Six" which means that they do not have to have another review for six years.So if you are thinking about moving to Apple Valley, come in the next six yea... 06/04/2007

Rick Roelle from Apple Valley gave this speech at the most recent High Desert Economic Summit.He touched on so many key issues and growth for Apple Valley. However, in case you miss it he gave us a website www.applevalleyprojectfiles.com  to look further into what is important and what is happening in Apple Valley. Highlights   Despite the slower housing market, over 8000 lots are in process right now.Apple Valley is Focused on correcting a Leakage Problem. A Tax Leakage Problem because 70% of the tax revenue is going to other cities.  Therefore Apple Valley is focused on retail.Commercial Growth has increased 150% in the last 3 years. Big Box Stores: Home Depot, Lowes are coming or are open.Brand names like Panda express, Apple Bees, Mervyns, Pet Smart, Big 5  will open soon at the Jes... 05/17/2007

How is today's market good for the consumer? On Wednesday the Federal Reserve held the interest rate at 5.25%. This is the seventh straight time that the Fed chairman and policy-makers held steady to the rate, in a bid to fight inflation. This is good for those of you who want to purchase a home and get into a low interest rate. It is also great for those of you who still have not refinanced and have a high interest rate. The prices of homes are dropping and the inventory is enormous. Now is the time to buy the home you want at a price that can be negotiated. IT IS A BUYER'S MARKET! 05/11/2007

A lot of agents around our office and throughout the entire Victor Valley are wandering around asking "where are the home buyers"? The truth is they are staying home saving gas money. We are a commuters town, a bedroom community with very few good paying jobs. The majority of the people who live here have at least an 80 mile drive round trip to work each day and some put in over 200 miles a day. A friend of mine who still commutes told me in the last 2 years he has gone from 30 dollars a week to 120 dollars a week for gas. Now we know home prices are lower here but at the current price for gas how many people are looking at the commute and saying "I can handle that". I'll bet its not many people, and that is where the buyers are. When gas prices first went up it was an irritation and we... 05/09/2007

Three Things happen to cause a home not to sell. If it is in good condition but located poorly it won't sell. If it is located well and priced poorly it won't sell.  If it is located poorly and condition is poor  and priced poorly it won't sell forever. What I am saying here is True in the High Desert as it is true everywhere. Of these concerns what can you change?  Location is what it is. Other than cosmetic and cleanup, condition is what it is.(may you have worked with sellers who said they were going to do some changes but they didn't because motivation, and other priorities pop up)  So the only thing that really controls the sale of the home (granted you have marketed the home properly - cross market, direct market, word of mouth market, sign market, mls market etc) is price. Price ... 05/07/2007