Spring 2015 ActiveRain Meet-Up in the Inland EmpireRiverside/San Bernardino CountyKristin Hamilton and Karen Sanchez are hosting a Spring MeetUp in San Bernardino, CA ~Inland Empire area. Join us on:May 14th from 1-3:00 pm at: Buffalo Wild Wings690 Hospitality LaneSan Bernardino 92408. Come to the meet up and have FUN and meet some new ActiveRain members plus you get 1000 points for showing up.  Call/Email us if you have any questions or if you want to RSVP.Kristin Hamilton 909-557-6966 .Karen Sanchez-   760-684-0250.Thanks for Reading my Real Estate Blog... 04/29/2015

PETA Offering $5,000 Reward to Recover Stolen Seal Pup  Last Sunday morning at 3:00 am at Dockweiler Beach, Playa Del Rey, CA onlookers saw two couples harrassing 2 sea lion pups and one of the group wrapped the pup in a comforter and put it in their trunk before driving away.There as been a search for this pup for the past 5 days but no luck locating it yet. PETA is offering a $5,000 REWARD for the recovery of this pup. The second pup was located behind a bike rack and taken to a rescue center. Officials say these pups are lost from their mothers and are in dire need of food. Federal law prohibits people from harrassing, killing, hunting or removal of sea lions. The penalty for this is up to a year in jail and $10,000 fine. The sea lions are protected and people should not be bothering... 04/23/2015

New New Listing Comin sooner in Woodcrest!  18546 Hawksbury Riverside Ca 92580 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms  3 Car garage 3242 Sqft. $443,900One of the finest places in Riverside to raise a family! 04/23/2015

Whoever you are, if you end up being the one to buy this home that my client is putting on the market, then you will be one of the luckiest most fortunate buyers to have the experience of getting not only your monies worth, but having the transaction exceed your expectations. The end result? Shangra-LaTHIS IS NO SALES PITCHThis is not creative marketing, advertising or some out of the box promotion to get you to do business. NO. I have a client, my seller, who has gotten it into his head to fix every single thing imaginable and then even start adding to the premises all sorts of goodies that don't even exist. He can't stop himself! I WANT TO GIVE THE BUYER EVERYTHING... PLUSFirst off, this is a twelve years new home and is already in excellent condition. When I was consulted on what I t... 04/20/2015

Junior League of RiversideIt has been quite the honor to be part of the Junior League of Riverside these past years.  I must say, being involved in your community is quite an honor.  While I do appreciate the Women's Council of REALTORS® networking group and other professional organizations that I am a member, I always experience simple joy when helping those in my community face to face and not about real estate.Of course, if they should need help with real estate, I am available :) To find out more about the Junior League of Riverside, please visit their website. 04/15/2015

You Might be from California...I am California Flag- Historic Bear Flag raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton. The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state. The word, "California Republic" was placed beneath the star and bear. It was adopted by the 1911 State Legislature as the State Flag. State Capital - SacramentoLargest County- San Bernardino County that measures 3 million acres.Nickname- Golden StateHighest Peak- Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the US (Lower 48 states), 14,445 feet.Tree- Redwood Tree is  proudly displayed in the Sequoia National Park.  California designated redwood as the ... 04/15/2015

Ladies & Gentleman....welcome to your life and mine, and now I introduce you to someone else's life too. I have had the good fortune to author a book on positive sayings and uplifting statements called "PEARLS FOR THE SOUL". The book has the uncanny ability to speak to you by turning to any pageTURN TO ANY PAGE...ITS FOR YOUI was at a book signing one day when a 50 ish year old female truck driver stared at me from a distance and then slowly approached our display table. We (my publisher and I) were greeted with an solemn question from the lady: What is this book about? I told her that it is about the reader and then gave her the invitation...Please pick-up the book and turn to any page...its for you...AND SHE DIDPEOPLES REACTIONSThere was a silence of which I am accustomed to because p... 04/14/2015

Just thought I'd share some information about the local market.  I was perusing the list price vs. sale price numbers in my local city of Riverside and I think it shows a telling story.  I recall back between 2012 and 2013 that homes were selling in 4 to 5 days after being placed on the market.  Multiple offers were the norm and the sales price typically landed several thousand over the original listed price.  But that began to change as price increases slowed in 2014 and have continued to do so into the 1st quarter of 2015.Check out the information below that shows the year-over-year difference between the monthly average sales price vs. listed price.  I think the information shows that the market has slowed to a more stabilized type of market. 04/10/2015

Saying Goodbye to  Televangelist Reverend Robert Schuller Robert Schuller was a well respected man and I grew up watching him on TV on Sunday mornings when I missed church. He was a very powerful speaker and had a great following. His show was called "Power Hour" and is still broadcast by his grandson currently. He built a huge church, The Crystal Cathedral, in Garden Grove, CA with donations. He held church services there every Sunday and on Christmas and Easter. His broadcasted services reached 184 countries and he had millions of followers. They also had the reenactment of the birth of Jesus called "The Glory of Christmas" and then the "Glory of  Easter".  I remember first coming to see "The Glory of Easter" with my Dad. I was amazed at how big and beautiful the Crystal Cathedral was... 04/03/2015

Throwback Thursday- Several Easter Pictures in the 90's     I love Easter and it reminds me of Spring and it a fun time to buy bunnies, plastic eggs, dye eggs and of course the Easter outfits; dresses, hats, shoes, gloves and purses.       I remember taking them to see the Easter Bunny and what fun those days were.       This first one was of my daughter when she was 4 1/2 years old.                 This was the Hallmark Bunny when my other daughter was 2 years old. It was a cute bunny too. I loved this little dress she was wearing. My mom, Nana, had taken her to the Hallmark store to get a beanie baby and it was such a fun surprise to have a bunny there too.         Happy Easter and Thanks for Reading my Real Estate Blog 04/03/2015

Traveling to Hawaii was a Wonderful Place to Relax   Lately I have taken vacations in the United States as there are so many places I would like to see. Here are some pictures of a recent trip to Hawaii.         I love going places in the US that make me feel I am in another country like Alaska and Hawaii.   I totally believe it healthy for everyone to take a vacation every year and then come back to work refreshed and feeling wonderful.     Have your booked your vacation yet for 2015?    04/02/2015

I have a policy in place that works quite well for many reasons which I will share. First the policy of which I hint at in the title of the posting. In my neighborhood, if you have a Real Estate need, when you come to me, you get the neighbor discount just for being my neighbor. Lucky you and lucky me too IT WORKS IF WE DO FIRST YOU: You got someone you can trust, always go to and won't fully charge up the fees and that knows the area and of course the persons. It binds us together to make sure that all goes well. This is as personal as it gets. THEN ME: It is convenient for me to meet instantly with anyone, express opinions about the area and answer questions from all callers. I service your product daily as it is now on my radar constantly YOU GET THE NEIGHBOR DISCOUNT All my neighbor... 03/31/2015

Riverside, CA is Giving Homeowners a FREE Tree   Riverside is the 12th largest city in California and home to more than 300,000 people with diverse cultures and traditions. The city is home to several prestigious universities and is made up of many unique neighborhoods. More than 100 years after its founding, Riverside still honors its strong heritage and takes great care to preserve its natural resources.     RPU customers will find the 2014 FREE Shade Tree Coupon on the back of their March 2014 billing statements. Now in its 13th year, this popular conservation program, allows customers to turn in their March bills at one of three authorized nurseries in Riverside to receive one free shade tree (up to $25 in value) to plant around their properties that can help cut summer cooling cost... 03/10/2015

RE/MAX Kings Realty Monthly Housing Report  Home Sales Cool Off in January ~ NationwideDefying the normal trend, home sales in December rose above the number of November sales by a significant 14.4%. Sales were also 3.9% above those of last December. Although home sales have generally been lower in 2014 than 2013, three of the last four months have experienced sales higher than the same month last year. (Remax LLC- www.remax.net)    Neighborood Housing Stats ~ Orangecrest, Riverside 92508 Median Estimated Home Value: $406,500 Estimated Home Value: 12-Month Change: 8.8% Increase Median Home Age: 19 Years Own vs. Rent: 81% Homeowners and 19% Renters   Active Listing Inventory: 65 Single Family Homes Closed Home Sales:  24 Single Family Homes Low Sales Price: $312,000 – (Orangecrest) High ... 03/02/2015

KNOCK-OUT DROPS! I wrote about this subject in my book PEARLS FOR GIRLS DATING WAITING & SEX...IN SEEKING CUPID...DON'T BE STUPID  a woman centered book with over 100 chapters in favor of the feminine experience and it bears repeating and emphasis constantly. WHY? Because it is on the rise, being used on women and many women who have been exposed to this...just keep it quiet WOOZY FROM WHAT? You go to a party, a visitation or an event. You may go with friends or alone. Could be with people you know or don't know. Could be in public or private. Someone slips this into your drink and two to three minutes later, you are woozy heading toward snoozy. Focus becomes difficult. It has begun REFUSE THIS HELP Your thinking is not straight or clear. Your balance is off and you cannot help yoursel... 02/28/2015

Inland Empire Scorpions to get player and parent reviews at RiversideCaRealEstateAgents.com. As local residents with children in middle school or high school may be looking for extra curricular basketball programs for their kids, they undoubtedly will search for basketball programs online.  Parents are constantly looking for travel basketball teams and travel basketball programs in the area to keep their kids in practice during the off season while honing their skills for future years. There are many reputable teams from which to choose but sometimes making a decision on a club isn't an easy matter.  For instance, you might find a team ratings page like Inland Empire Scorpions basketball program helpful in making your decision. Do your research before selecting a mentor for your child. ... 02/27/2015

It's that time again to let the Dickens in you come out and a good place to do this is at the annual Dickens festival being hosted in downtown Riverside CA right now. Enjoy the 19th century, sights, sounds and smells live and in person. Definitely a good outing & experience. Here is something to make it more memorable upping it to unforgettable THE EPILOGUE OF EBENEZER SCROOGE THE SECOND CHANCE DETAILS What happened after Christmas and for that matter, for the next twenty five years of Ebenezer Scrooge's life and the people who knew him in the past, present and future? Many did not know he was a billionaire who wanted to make amends without end WHAT WOULD YOU DO? He personally brought about significant changes into the 19th century and beyond still being enjoyed to this day. Learn how o... 02/21/2015

Throwback Thursday- Fun Times at Disneyland 1967   Walt Disney's dream became a reality to open an amusement park in 1955. He bought 160 acres of farm land in Anaheim in 1954 and began construction of the park. It was finished and opened on July 1955 which was supposed to be a private grand opening party but there was conterfieted tickets and thousands showed up to see the new park. The park did not have enough food and drink and the Mark Twain raft ride almost capsized when too many jumped on.     Here is a list of prices in 1967 which was around the first time I went to Disneyland. I remember getting coupons for 'E Ticket' rides.    Disneyland is still the 'Happiest Place' on earth!   Thanks for Reading my Real Estate Blog...........      01/29/2015

I sometimes attend public meetings in my city for different reasons. I am currently supporting my neighbors around the corner from me in trying to improve their community and quality of life. The issue is a parking and access one and the solution is right there for all. The problem? Politics and bureaucracy! MORE OF THE SAME? What happens to some people when they get a little bit of power is an interesting phenomenon. Almost always they don't know how to wield it and they over-react when on the learning curve. The result is they create new problems and then resort to more rigidity and control...That's the wrong direction to take. WE THE PEOPLE...remember? Whatever happened to connection? Exploring the issues. Questions and answers and most importantly treating others the way one would w... 01/20/2015

  RE/MAX Kings Realty Monthly Housing Report  Home Sales Cool Off in November & December ~ NationwideAfter two consecutive months of home sales higher than last year, November sales fell 5.2% lower than sales in November 2013. The winter months normally see lower sales than in the summer, but sales this year have mostly been lower than what was seen in 2013. However, home prices continue to rise, but at a slower rate than last year. The November Median Sales Price was $195,151, which was 6.1% higher than the median price last November. Inventory became slightly tighter in November with a 9.2% reduction from last year. Due to slowing winter sales, the Months Supply of Inventory rose to 5.6 on a scale where 6.0 indicates a market balanced equally between buyers and sellers. (Remax LLC- w... 01/17/2015