A California Realtor on Activerain revealed that rebates are now illegal in California, and it caught me off guard.    California is a progressive state, so it's logical the rest of the nation would soon follow.    Not so fast! Nothing has changed!  ARE BUYER'S REBATES LEGAL? First things first:   Rebate laws vary from state to state, but illegal only in a large handful of states.  In the State of California, rebates are legal all day long.     Still, the question arises with surprising frequency because anti-rebate rhetoric is always swirling about.      The department of justice tackles the issue of rebates and discounts by encouraging price competition with resounding authority, and quells the misbegotten notion it constitutes a RESPA violation.   HUD makes clear, on proper disclosu... 06/07/2011

SANTIAGO HILLS & ORANGE HILLS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. This market in"92869-Orange" has seen its fair share of Short Sales & Foreclosures. Santiago Hills has had "9" CONDO sales in the first six months of 2011. Santiago Hills Standard Sales: "6".  Santiago Hills Short Sales: "1". Santiago Hills Bank Owned/Foreclosure Sales: "2".  The 2011 Santiago Hills Condo market has been stabilized by equity sales in 2011; at this point last year over 70% of condo sales were distressed. The Katnik Brothers see prices stabilizing with interest rates staying in the 4.8% to 5.2% range. For more information call Karl 714-726-2293 or JJ 714-353-2609 SANTIAGO HILLS CONDO MARKET SALES 2011 SANTIAGO HILLS SHORT SALE INFO City Address Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Sold Price Santiago Hills 8718 E Indian Hills Rd H  1  1 575... 06/07/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS-SANTIAGO HILLS & ORANGE HILLS REAL ESTATE SALES.  A FORECLOSURE CAN BE STOPPED BY A SHORT SALE ON: Rental properties, Condos, Homes, and Vacation Homes. THINKING OF SHORT SELLING YOUR HOME IN ORANGE, CA? LEARN MORE ABOUT SANTIAGO HILLS & ORANGE HILLS SALES REPORTS BY CLICKING THE LINKS BELOW. APPROVED SHORT SALE TEAM SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE, ORANGE SHORT SALE DETAILS-AVOID FORECLOSURE ****** A SHORT SALE COSTS "$0" W/ THE KATNIK BROTHERS *****  DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job Loss or Pay Reduction • Behind on your payments • Can't afford the cost of selling your home • Divorce or current separation • You are in foreclosure Benefits of a Short Sale: • STOP Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduce your credit impact • Postpon... 06/07/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY FROM 1-4 AT 7036 LA CUMBRE , ORANGE 92869. DURING THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES THE KATNIK BROTHERS HAVE THRIVED, ASSISTING IN IN THE SALE OF: STANDARD HOME SALES, CONDO SALES, RENTAL PROPERTIES, FORECLOSURE SALES, SHORT SALES, AND PRE-FORECLOSURE SALES. THE KATNIK BROTHERS ARE SANTIAGO HILLS BROKERS/REALTORS AND RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT COMMUNITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CALL 714-726-2293 OR 714-353-2609 LEARN MORE 7036 East La Cumbre Drive Orange, Ca 92869 Turn-Key Santiago Hills Home Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   The Katnik Brothers Office: 714 726 2293 Mobile: 714 353 2609 Website: Visit Website Price : $699... 06/07/2011

Want to know when a home is for sale or lease in this development? Add your information by checking the box labeled "The Depot Walk" to be notified when a home becomes available for lease or for sale in this neighborhood. click here An award winning in fill development in the heart of Downtown Orange, The Depot Walk was a 1st for even Olson Homes, the builder. Part of the United States Green Building Council's pilot program for their LEED for Neighborhood Development Certification, Depot Walk was actually the 1st LEED Certified residential development in Orange County. WHA (William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc.) was charged with the task of designing the 32 home development directly adjacent to the Orange Train Depot. Hence the name, Depot Walk. Built in 2 phases, new home sales wrapped ... 06/03/2011

The June 2, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm     Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Math is Good For You Welcome New Member Bob Gujral   Opening Ceremonies: Invocation: Eric Sense Pledge of Allegiance: Mark Schmidt Rotary Four Way Test: Bryan "Eddie" Nash Song: "Take Me Out To The Ballgame"   Guests: Luis Ortiz- Math Professor at Chapman University Bob Gujral- inducted as new member today   Birthdays: Bob Bell celebrated a birthday on May30th   Announcements: LInda Bartrom-Olsen announced that the Interact Awards Dinner will be this Saturday evening,             6PM at Rockwell's .  All members are invited to stop by and let ... 06/03/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY FROM 1-4 AT 7036 LA CUMBRE , ORANGE 92869. IN THESE TIMES THE KATNIK BROTHERS HAVE HELPED IN THE SALE OF: STANDARDHOME SALES, CONDO SALES, RENTAL PROPERTIES, FORECLOSURE SALES, SHORT SALES, AND PRE-FORECLOSURE SALES. THE KATNIK BROTHERS ARE SANTIAGO HILLS BROKERS/REALTORS AND RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT COMMUNITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CALL 714-726-2293 OR 714-353-2609 7036 East La Cumbre Drive Orange, Ca 92869 Turn-Key Santiago Hills Home Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me The Katnik Brothers Office:714 726 2293 Mobile:714 353 2609 Website:Visit Website Price : $699,000 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 2,300 Lot Size : ... 06/01/2011

My clients are rednecks.  When I'm around them, I make a practice of removing a couple of crowns to fit in.   At a recent home party (a home I sold them in Orange County-where else?),  I met the new addition to the Rednecks. Baby Redneck is as cute as a baby could be.   (I set the bar high for baby cuteness, so that's saying a lot). I checked for party highlights on their website and guess who I see?  Craig Rutman!   Man, these rednecks really stick together.   Either that, or Craig is prospecting a 5,000 mile radius.   What the heck?!   I had thought the Rednecks found me through a diligent search, but I must've been wrong.   Then,I remembered Redneck's relatives reside Craig's home state. Maybe that's the connection.  It's a small world, at least for Craig "The Redneck" Rutman.  I'm b... 05/29/2011

The May 26, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm     Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Villa Park PIcnic Kudos All Around "Don't Worry Be Happy"   Opening Ceremonies:   Invocation: Brad Reese Pledge: George Poulos Rotary Four Way Test:  Greg Mills standing in for Bryan Nash who is at the International Rotary                                    Convention in New Orleans Song: Take Me Out To The Ball Game    Guests: Announced by Steven Pollack during Happy Bucks Jim Buc- today's speaker from the "Don't Worry Be Happy" Cancer Support Group Barbara Sinner - here with Jim Jay Lieberman visiting from the Anaheim Hills Club.   Birthdays... 05/26/2011

Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter A Skype Visit from Columbia's Neiva Rotary Club   Ramiro Munoz   Opening Ceremonies: Invocation - Craig Beinlich Pledge- Greg Mills Rotary Four Way Test- Bryan Nash Song- yet another attempt at the "Rotary Song" with some technical glitches   Guests: Ed Howard- Prospective New Member Margarita Martin- Monarch Beach Rotary - guest speaker Char Martin- Orange Rotary Sharon Nicola- VP Librarian Ramiro Munoz - Rotary Club of Neiva, Columbia via Skype   Birthdays: President Greg Mills celebrated a birthday on Tuesday and was honored with a breathy Marilyn Monroe-esq singing of happy birthday by Teri Brooks.  He dined with his wife and daughter at Shiki. sa Diane Rothi is having a birthday this Saturday. Happy Birthday to all of you!!     Announcements: J... 05/19/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS HOMEOWNERS & REAL ESTATE AREA SPECIALISTS. SANTIAGO HILLS, ORANGE, CA MARKET UPDATE SANTIAGO HILLS HOME FOR SALE. in the "High Horse Trails Community" in Orange, California. For information regarding Santiago Hills Bank Owned Homes and Condos, Short Sales, & Standard Sales call 714-726-2293 Santiago Hills Homes Sold in 2011   Address                                      Track                                       Bed     Bath    Sq. Ft      Sold Price   218 N Sweetwater Ln  Cowan Hills 4  3 2,650 $685,000 6814 E Canyon Ridge  Cowan Hills 4  3 3,332 $710,000 197 S Willow Springs Rd  Cowan Hills 4  3 3,650 $750,000 6539 E Saint Germain Cir  Cowan Hills 4  3 2,612 $750,000 7649 Twinleaf Trl  Santiago Hills 3  2 1,771 $475,000 8249 E Flowerwood Ave  Santiago ... 05/18/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE. Santiago Hills has had "9" CONDO sales in the first five months of 2011. Santiago Hills Standard Sales: "6".  Santiago Hills Short Sales: "1". Santiago Hills Bank Owned/Foreclosure Sales: "2".  The 2011 Santiago Hills Condo market has been stabilized by equity sales; at this point last year over 70% of condo sales were distressed. The Katnik Brothers see prices stabilizing with interest rates staying in the 4.8% to 5.2% range. For more information call Karl 714-726-2293 or JJ 714-353-2609 SANTIAGO HILLS CONDO MARKET SALES 2011 SANTIAGO HILLS SHORT SALE INFO City Address Bed Bath Sq. Ft. Sold Price Santiago Hills 8718 E Indian Hills Rd H  1  1 575  $150,000  Santiago Hills 129 N Cross Creek Rd C  1  1 738  $170,000  Santiago Hills 201 S Grisly... 05/18/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE. Santiago Hills has had "21" homes sales in the first five months of 2011. Santiago Hills Standard Sales: 16.  Santiago Hills Short Sales: 4. Santiago Hills Bank Owned/Foreclosure Sales: 1.  The 2011 market has been stabilized by equity sales; this has improved the Santiago Hills Real Estate "92869" Market. The Katnik Brothers see prices stabilizing as long as interest rates stay in the 4.8% to 5.2% range. For more information call Karl 714-726-2293 or JJ 714-353-2609 SANTIAGO HILLS HOME SALES 2011- UPDATED SANTIAGO HILLS SHORT SALE INFORMATION City Address Bed Bath Sq. Ft.  Sold Price  Santiago Hills 262 S Santa Maria St  4  3 3345   660000   Santiago Hills 6814 E Canyon Ridge  4  3 3332   710000   Santiago Hills 250 N Hickory Branch Ln  3  3... 05/18/2011

The May 12, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm   Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Another Day in Paradise   Opening Ceremonies: Invocation:  Nagy Ibrahim Pledge: Greg Mills Rotary Four Way Test:  Brian Nash - President-Elect Songs:  "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", followed by a rousing rendition of  George M. Cohan's  "Over There"   Guests: Jennifer Trubenbach- Project Hope- Guest of Jane McDonald Fred & Alma Freeman-  Today's Speaker Paul Simon- Guest of Bob Kreisberg   Birthdays: Mary Ibrahim is celebrating a birthday with a trip to San Francisco with Nagy.   Announcements: Villa Park Community Picnic- May 22nd  11:30-4:30 ... 05/13/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS HOMEOWNERS & REAL ESTATE AREA SPECIALISTS. SANTIAGO HILLS HOME FOR SALE. OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 to 4 p.m. in the "High Horse Trails Community" in Orange, California. For information regarding Santiago Hills Bank Owned Homes and Condos, Short Sales, & Standard Sales call 714-726-2293 Santiago Hills Home For Sale - 7036 E. La Cumbre, Orange, CA 7036 East La Cumbre Drive Orange, Ca 92869 Turn-Key Santiago Hills Home Home   Photo Gallery   Virtual Tour   Property Map   Payment Info   Request Showing   Contact Me   The Katnik Brothers Office: 714 726 2293 Mobile: 714 353 2609 Website: Visit Website Price : $729,900 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 2,300 Lot Size : 10,800 County : Orange Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1987 click for ... 05/11/2011

The May 5, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm     Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Happy Cinco De Mayo Getting to Know Tom Grundy   Opening Ceremonies: Invocation:  Jill Kuli reminded us that to we are each responsible for achieving peace in the world.            Start with yourself, your family, your community, your country. Pledge of Allegiance: Jill Kuli Rotary Four Way Test: Bryan "Eddie" Nash Song:  The Navy Seal Song- a moment of silent praise.   Guests: Robert Gujral- prospective member   Birthdays/Anniversaries: Teri Foster Brooks turns 60 tomorrow and is proud of it.  Happy Birthday Teri. Pam Dunn is celebrating her ... 05/07/2011

The April 28, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm     Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Spring is in the Air   Opening Ceremonies: Invocation: Marianne Koepnick Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Kawa Rotary Four Way Test: Bryan "Eddie" Nash Song:  "The Rotary Song"  well, almost.   Guests: Introduced by Lisa Stepanski Kyle Blake- Guest of Milt Stamos Ed Howard(the other one) John Martin- Today's Speaker Sharon Edlin- Guest of Pam Dunn   Announcements: Villa Park Women's League Home Tour - this Sunday-   Come see the four spectacular homes including the home of Mark & Jan Schmidt and   Rotary District Governor Johrita  & Bruce Solari.... 04/28/2011

The April 21, 2011 Newsletter has been published to the Villa Park Rotary website. A copy has been included below. You may also read it on-line by visiting http://www.RotaryClubofVillaPark.org/Newsletter.cfm       Rotary Club of Villa Park Newsletter Annual Awards Recognition 2011 Welcome New Rotarian Ed Carter     Opening Ceremonies: Invocation: Paul Hudson Pledge: Jeannie Hankins Rotary Four Way Test: Bryan "Eddie" Nash Song: America the Beautiful Guests: Numerous guests and award recipients Bob Gujral - prospective member Induction of Ed Carter: Membership Chair: Pete Moriarty Sponsor:  Greg Mills   Birthdays & Anniversaries: Teri Davis is celebrating a birthday Paul and Jane Hudson are celebrating their 10th anniversary on 4/22   Announcements: Villa Park Family Picnic is on May 22... 04/23/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- SANTIAGO HILLS HOMEOWNERS & REAL ESTATE AREA SPECIALISTS.  OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 4/23 in the "High Horse Trails Community" in Orange, California. For information regarding Santiago Hills Bank Owned Homes and Condos, Short Sales, & Standard Sales call 714-726-2293 SANTIAGO HILLS REAL ESTATE INFORMATION   7036 East La Cumbre Drive Orange, Ca 92869 Turn-Key Santiago Hills Home Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me The Katnik Brothers Office:714 726 2293 Mobile:714 353 2609 Website:Visit Website Price : $749,884 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 3 Square Foot : 2,300 Lot Size : 10,800 County : Orange Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1987 click for more information and pictures Property Description Gorgeous home on the best stree... 04/21/2011

KATNIK BROTHERS- ORANGE HILLS, CALIFORNIA SHORT SALE SPECIALISTS. Rental Homes or Condos, Vacation Homes, and Primary residences can be approved for the Short Sale Process.  We are Re/Max Metro's # 1 Short Sale Team! For more information on your ORANGE COUNTY SHORT SALE OPTIONS call 714.726.2293 or 714-353-2609 ****** A SHORT SALE COSTS "$0" W/ THE KATNIK BROTHERS ******  DO YOU HAVE... • No Equity in your home • Medical Expenses are too high • Job Loss or Pay Reduction • Behind on your payments • Can't afford the cost of selling your home • Divorce or current separation • You are in foreclosure Benefits of a Short Sale: • STOP Foreclosure • Avoid Bankruptcy • Reduce your credit impact • Postpone your foreclosure sale date • A short sale will usually show," Paid in full, Settled". A for... 04/21/2011