Tuesday Real Estate Trivia: Año Nuevo Island (Año Nuevo is Spanish for New Year) is located off of what coast in the U.S. ? Answer: Año Nuevo Island (Año Nuevo is Spanish for New Year) is a small island off Año Nuevo Point on the coast of Northern California, between San Francisco and Santa Cruz.It is an important breeding site for Northern Elephant Seals and the endangered Steller's Sea Lion, as well as several species of seabirds, including Rhinoceros Auklets, Brandt's Cormorants and Western Gulls. Due to the number of seals and sea lions, great white sharks are frequently spotted patrolling the waters around the island. It is protected as part of the Año Nuevo State Reserve. Año Nuevo State Marine Conservation Area and Greyhound Rock State Marine Conservation Area are two adjoining m... 12/27/2011

Fullerton, Orange County Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for the Week of December 26    The following below is an exclusive report that contains real estate trends, graphs, market updates and home sales information for city of Fullerton in Orange County. It is the latest report on the real estate market in the city including valuable forecast information for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. These reports include data for specific zip code areas of  92831, 92832, 92833, & 92835 for Fullerton.    City of Fullerton       Week of December 26 Overview   92831   92832 92833 92835     All Zip Codes   Past Reports Archives 12/26/2011

FULLERTON FRIDAY: Events Happening in Our City this Weekend The Weekend is here and its time for my FULLERTON FRIDAY Blog!   So many exciting events happening in our hometown.  Please check out the local events, many of which benefit our local communities and organizations.   Bring your family and friend and enjoy quality time together!   Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at the Maverick Theater in Fullerton When: Today, Friday, Dec 23 8:00pmWhere: at Maverick Theater - 110 E. Walnut Ave. Fullerton CA 92832 Santa Claus has been kidnapped!….by MartiansWill the children on Earth have no toys on Christmas day? Only Hollywood could cook up such an absurd story and only the Maverick Theater would want to adapt it to the stage. This holiday season join Santa on a madcap adventure in outer spa... 12/23/2011

    Orange County California Bank Trustee Sale Report Results from the December 19th 2011 Trustee Sale     The following homes, condos and multi-unit properties were taken back by the bank at the Trustee Sale and are officially bank foreclosures.  Over the next few months the banks will begin to place these properties on the market for sale as an active listing with a local real estate broker.       County Address City Property Type Beds Baths SqFt Lot Size ORANGE 2117 W CRONE AVE ANAHEIM Single Family 4 2.5 1843 0 ORANGE 2008 ANAHEIM AVE COSTA MESA Single Family 3 1 1248 7203 ORANGE 12042 SYLVAN RIV FOUNTAIN VALLEY Condominium 1 1 699 0 ORANGE 2703 VIA PORTOLA 51 FULLERTON Condominium 3 2.5 1321 0 ORANGE 301 N ACACIA AVE A FULLERTON Single Family 2 2 1200 0 ORANGE 213 DANBROOK IRVINE C... 12/20/2011

Fullerton, Orange County Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for the Week of December 19    The following below is an exclusive report that contains real estate trends, graphs, market updates and home sales information for city of Fullerton in Orange County. It is the latest report on the real estate market in the city including valuable forecast information for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. These reports include data for specific zip code areas of  92831, 92832, 92833, & 92835 for Fullerton.    City of Fullerton       Current Reports Week of December 19 Overview 92831 92832 92833 92835 All Zip Codes Past Reports Archives 12/19/2011

FULLERTON FRIDAY: Events Happening in Our City this Weekend  The Weekend is here and its time for my FULLERTON FRIDAY Blog!  So many exciting events happening in our hometown.  Please check out the local events, many of which benefit our local communities and organizations.  Bring your family and friend and enjoy quality time together! Muckenthaler Cultural Center Winter Holiday Festival & OpenHouse in FullertonWhen: Sunday, December 18 - 12 PMWhere: Muchenthaler Cultural Center - 1201 West Malvern Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833Admission: FREEThe Muck’s annual holiday event features various activities, including song and dance performances, baked goods for sale, home & gallery tours by costumed docents and holiday decorations. The family-friendly event also provides free art workshops for ... 12/16/2011

Tuesday Real Estate Trivia: What famous American sign was originally erected as a real estate ad? Answer: The Hollywood sign, built in 1923, was conceived as a real estate ad that originally read, "Hollywoodland." Originally it read "Hollywoodland," but missing its last four letters, what started as a real estate promotional stunt has become the international symbol for the Hollywood film industry. When originally built, the Hollywoodland sign had was comprised of individual letters 30 feet wide and 50 feet tall and constructed out of 3×9′ metal squares rigged together with scaffolding.There was a 35′ diameter dot below the sign with a perimeter of 20-watt lights to attract attention.The sign itself featured an addition 4,000 bulbs spaced 8 inches apart which blinked out “Holly”, “wood”... 12/13/2011

3917 Nieto Place • Fullerton • 92835 Fullerton Listing by Jacki O: Almost completely re-built 4000 sq/ft pool home with many upgrades and completely remodeled. All the bells and whistles you would expect in a new home but in a very nice established area of Fullerton close to great shopping and dining.     House has 5 bedrooms, a nannie quarters with seperate entrance and a seperate office complete with built-ins, so if you needed a 6 bdrm house this will work. Also, not included in sq/ft is a finished attic area that could be used for craft or exercise room as well so a total of 7 rooms. Other upgrades include new cabinetry and granite counter tops, inset lighting, enlgarged entry way with view of Art Nouveau stair railing. Large master bedrm w/ two closets, master bath has double sinks... 12/12/2011

Fullerton, Orange County Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for the Week of December 12    The following below is an exclusive report that contains real estate trends, graphs, market updates and home sales information for city of Fullerton in Orange County. It is the latest report on the real estate market in the city including valuable forecast information for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. These reports include data for specific zip code areas of  92831, 92832, 92833, & 92835 for Fullerton.    City of Fullerton      Current Reports Week of December 12 Overview 92831 92832 92833 92835 All Zip Codes Past Reports Archives 12/12/2011

 Out of Hibernation / Time to Feast “You’re back Vic!” – That’s a phrase I have heard many times in the last few months.  “It’s good to have you back!”,  “I missed you!”.  It made me realize that I have apparently been in hibernation.  Growing up in Alaska; I am very familiar with the hungry eating habits of waking hibernators.  We are ravenously hungry, but still willing to share.  What a great time to launch our 3rd Annual Relationship-Based Food Drive! Remember that I don’t go door-to-door looking for new business, I don’t call people without their permission and I don’t have my picture on shopping carts.  I don’t send out calendars with my picture on them.  I don’t even plant plastic American flags in your front yard at midnight on July 3rd.  That’s because I work By Referral Only. ... 12/09/2011

FULLERTON FRIDAY: Events Happening in Our City this Weekend  The Weekend is here and its time for my FULLERTON FRIDAY Blog!  So many exciting events happening in our hometown.  Please check out the local events, many of which benefit our local communities and organizations.  Bring your family and friend and enjoy quality time together! The Nutcracker - At the Fullerton College Campus TheaterWhere: Fullerton College Campus Theater, 321 E. Chapman Ave.Time and Date: 12-11-11, 2:00 PM"The Nutcracker Ballet is a holiday classic enjoyed by young and old alike!"The Nouveau Chamber Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker on Dec 11 at the Fullerton College Campus Theatre.The holiday classic will be performed by the Nouveau Chamber Ballet under the artistic direction of Lois Ellyn, with full or... 12/09/2011

$499,000 - Highly upgraded Raymond Hills home - Walking distance to Troy High School! Vaulted ceilings with double pane windows, hardwood floors which lead you to a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets wrapped in granite. Spectacularly upgraded bathrooms with new flooring, vanities and bathtub/shower. Amazing Backyard featuring built-in fire pit, huge patio with pergola, large grass area and mature fruit trees. - Must See!!Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Year Built: 1955Lot Size: 7,794School District: Fullerton Joint Union High School DistrictSquare Footage: 1,628Price: $499,0001101 N Raymond Ave Fullerton, CA 92831View MapAmazing floor plan and no expense spared with upgrades - this single level home in Raymond Hills is absolutely stunning. Vaulted ceilings allow ample light to shine through yo... 12/07/2011

Fullerton, Orange County Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for the Week of December 5    The following below is an exclusive report that contains real estate trends, graphs, market updates and home sales information for city of Fullerton in Orange County. It is the latest report on the real estate market in the city including valuable forecast information for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. These reports include data for specific zip code areas of  92831, 92832, 92833, & 92835 for Fullerton.    City of Fullerton         Current Reports Week of December 5 Overview 92831 92832 92833 92835 All Zip Codes Past Reports Archives   12/05/2011

  Single Family Residence   Active Homes for sale: 262   Homes In Backup Status (in escrow, taking backup offers) : 70   Homes Withdrawn from the market: 5   Closed Escrow: 58   Average Days on Market (DOM) : 101   Highest Sales Price: $1,036,000   Lowest Sales Price: $235,00   Average Sales Price: $455,964       Condominiums   Active Condos for sale: 91   Condos in Backup Status (in escrow, taking backup offers) : 3   Condos withdrawn from the market: 2   Closed Escrows: 22   Average days on market (DOM) : 106   Highest sales price: $ 435,000   Lowest sales price: $50,000   Average Sales Price : $274,712     Source: Socal MLS   Information is not guaranteed   Carlos J. Amador   Realtor   RE/MAX     Direct Phone Number: (562) 833-4292 Blog: http://carlosjamadorrealtor.com/   Web: http:/... 12/04/2011

  City Of  Fullerton Market Activity :  November 1st through December 1st 2011     Single Family Homes   Available for sale—257   Lowest List Price-$214,900   Highest List Price -$1,199,000   In Escrow-136   Closed Escrow– 56   Lowest  Sales Price-$255,000   Average Sales Price– $459,000   Highest Sales Price-$1,036,000     Condos/Town Homes   Available for sale– 93   Lowest List Price-80,080   Highest List Price-$525,000   In Escrow-59   Closed Escrow– 22   Lowest  Sales Price-$50,000   Average Sales Price– $274,712   Highest  Sales Price-$430,000   *The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  Source of  information is CRMLS   Posted By Tina Maraj Fullerton Real Estate Agent   "Celebrating 21 Years of Real Estate Sales"   Search the MLS like an agent for FREE ! Sign up now at:   ww... 12/02/2011

FULLERTON FRIDAY: Events Happening in Our City this Weekend  The Weekend is here and its time for my FULLERTON FRIDAY Blog!  So many exciting events happening in our hometown.  Please check out the local events, many of which benefit our local communities and organizations.  Bring your family and friend and enjoy quality time together!  Registration for the 2012 Fullerton Pony Baseball season is starting now!The quality of Duane Winters Field/Amerige Park, along with a well organized league, has allowed Fullerton Pony Baseball to be selected as host for both 13 and 14 year old PONY All-Star tournaments since 1992.  This means that Fullerton Pony Baseball's All-Star teams (Pony division) are automatically seeded in the finals of the West Zone tournaments.  Both teams (13&14 yr. Old) will... 12/02/2011

$529,000.00 - AMAZING FULLERTON HOME IN THE HERMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT! - Double Pane windows, sliding glass doors with vaulted ceilings - Kitchen granite countertops with tons of cabinet space which opens to your family room complete with wine racks and a slider to the covered patio. Massive living room with floor to ceiling fireplace and sliding glass door door with views to your own private backyard - perfect for entertaining! - This home is perfect - Just waiting for its new owner!Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Parking Spaces: 6Year Built: 1977Lot Size: 9,760Square Footage: 2,135MLS #: p800228Price: $529,000.00846 Las Riendas DrFullerton, CA 92835View MapThis amazing home is beautiful in every way. Abundant natural light welcomes you through the many double pane windows and sliding glass doors... 11/30/2011

Fullerton, Orange County Real Estate Market Reports & Trends for the Week of November 27   The following below is an exclusive report that contains real estate trends, graphs, market updates and home sales information for city of Fullerton in Orange County. It is the latest report on the real estate market in the city including valuable forecast information for home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. These reports include data for specific zip code areas of  92831, 92832, 92833, & 92835 for Fullerton.    City of Fullerton         Current Reports Week of November 27 Overview 92831 92832 92833 92835 All Zip Codes Past Reports Archives 11/28/2011

FULLERTON FRIDAY: Events Happening in Our City this Weekend  The Weekend is here and its time for my FULLERTON FRIDAY Blog!  So many exciting events happening in our hometown.  Please check out the local events, many of which benefit our local communities and organizations.  Bring your family and friend and enjoy quality time together! It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play at the Stages Theatre in FullertonWhere: STAGEStheatre       400 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, Ca. 92832When: Saturday, November 26, 2011Time: 8:00pmAdapted by Joe LandryDirected by Amanda DeMaio"One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption."STAGEStheatre of Fullerton is proud to present the quintessential Christmas classic, It... 11/25/2011

First Team Real Estate office in Fullerton did it again with the food drive before Thanksgiving. In 2010 this local office together with the agents gathered over 3 tons of food to support "The Salvation Army's Food Basket Program". This year when we all first delivered the bags to the local neighborhoods we thought that it may be lower returns for the food. But something happened, even though all of us are having a leaner year the food we picked up this year was unreal....we have much more than 2010. Upon picking up the bags last week and until Sunday 20th we estimated that we have over 4 tons of food already. Several trucks came by today Mon am to the office to pick a load and they agreed that this year was overwhelming. The truck drivers also told us that the warehouses were running l... 11/21/2011