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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  Red Hawk and Great Blue Heron Nests of Eggs- Watch Now on Live Cams   If you love birds and want to watch the live bird cams of the Red Hawks and the Great Blue Herons, go to these links.   This is a picture of the live cam of the pair of Red Hawks located at Ithaca, New York. They have 3 eggs and the chicks should hatch about the end of the month.   http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/16/Red-tailed_Hawks/       This is a picture of the live cam of the pair of Great Blue Herons also located at Ithaca, New York.   http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/8/Great_Blue_Herons/   The Cornell lab of Ornithology is a great website to find out so much about birds.  Take a look at the live cams and ENJOY!   Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/birdcams             *All Pictures from Cornell Lab ...
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By Teresa Tims, Teresa Tims
(TDR Mortgage & Real Estate Group )
Its no surprise that values are going up, I'm sure you have been hearing that all over the media; and guess what its completely TRUE. It couldn't be a better time to refinance into a conventional loan . Did you know you can refinance conventional with ZERO equity? If you have a USDA loan you can. Also if your property is upside down and you mortgage is owned by Fannie or Freddie Mac, we can refinance you. This is also known as the HARP REFI, call me to see if you qualify.   When refinancing into a conventional loan the value of the property is extremely important. We like to send our loans where they use a full fee appraisal so the value can be on point. Of course the usual credit and income come into play like always. Remember im a mortgage broker and have access to the lowest fees and...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
    Easter Quiz.....Test Your Knowledge 1. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that certain activities should never be performed on Good Friday because they would bring bad luck. Which of the following is one of those tasks? a) bathe b) cook red meat c) get a haircut d) do the laundry 2. Traditionally, what should you do on Easter Sunday in order to ensure you’ll have good luck in the coming year? a) attend church services b) wear a new piece of clothing c) get a haircut d) kiss your father 3. The tradition of the Easter Bunny, a rabbit who lays colored eggs for children to find Easter morning, began in which European country? a) Spain b) Switzerland c) Germany d) England 4. Dyed eggs of a particular color were once given to children on Easter Sunday in the belief that they would protec...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  Grasshopper Desperately Needed Help with Website & Domain   Grasshopper Desperately Needed Help with Website & Domain   I wrote a post asking for help as my website is 9 years old and only updated once about 4 years ago. I also have eEdge and KW.Com but I do not have the bells and whistle program through Market Leader.   So I decided I must update my website to get more leads and to get better Google juice. One concern was that Superlative pays for my domain every year so would they own my name and ask for a big fee to get it back?   I wrote a post on ActiveRain and many wonderful members contacted me via comments and emails. So many that I just have not been able to reach them all yet. I really appreciated all the assistance but one member stood out. Sharon Parisi who works for Kelle...
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By David Gonzalez, Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter
(David Gonzalez, Broker)
  Rancho Cucamonga, CA HomeValues   "How it Really is!"     Yes the truth is finally out that there are 4 Values to the same house!  In a real estate transaction there are usually 4 different values for the same Rancho Cucamonga home. The reason for that is you have the seller, buyer, realtor and appraiser all looking at it from different perspectives. 1. Seller - "I NEED to get this much $ from my home" "I put $50,000 in upgrades and I want it all back" "My house is the best home in the city" etc.. etc.. 2. Buyer - "It's going to cost us at least $10,000 to put new carpet in this 1,300 sq ft house and another $5,000 for paint" "This 3 year old roof is going to need replacing soon" 3. Realtor - "Based on the current market activity in this neighborhood your home should sell for...." 4. ...
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By Brad Rachielles, REALTOR, CDPE, Upland, CA
(CENTURY 21 Peak, Ca BRE# 01489453)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Single Family Residential Market Report for February 2013.By Brad Rachielles.All are saying that we are past the real estate bottom and that now is a great time to buy a home. Let's take a look at what is happening in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. in February, 2013.Rancho Cucamonga  has a wonderfull mix of community feeling, heavy industry, huge entertainment venues, highrise buildings and world class shopping. It's strength is in the community feeling, great schools, rapidly expanding shopping and access to the major metro areas through our interstates and trains.With spectacular mountain backdrops, Cucamonga is within an hour of beautiful desert expanses with cactus and fantastic rock formations. Or, you can be snow skiing in nearby resorts. Add this to the major sports...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  ©The Beauty of a Lighthouse©     Kristin Hamilton  DRE #014092138 Keller Williams Realty -I sell real estate in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties commonly called the Inland Empire. I am a trained and experienced Short Sale agent. If you are looking for a professional and experienced agent, I am just a click away. Google me at Kristin Hamilton-Real Estate Agent. Homeowners and Buyers both will find my services top notch and successful. Call me to sell your home; both traditional and short sales.   California is a dream come true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in southern California, please contact me. I am a local California Realtor, live in the ...
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By TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA, Personal Engagement,Precision, and Professionalism
(TODD PICCONI REAL ESTATE)
  Here are the February, 2013 Sales Statistics for Median Sales Price in Rancho Cucamonga.   Single Family Detached Homes, February, 2013       $365,000 down $5,000 from January, 2013. (as of March 17, 2013, number is at $385,000)       Rancho Cucamonga Condos/Townhomes February, 2013   $175,000 down $27,000 from January, 2013 (as of March 17, 2013, number is at $202,500)     For additional information or the statistics for your city, I'm here to serve all of your real estate needs. Have a great week!
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
Gangsters & Mysteries at former Bed & Breakfast in Lake Arrowhead     The ‘Bracken Fern Manor’ at 815 Arrowhead Villa Road was originally built by famous Mobster Bugsy Seagel. This former B & B is located about 3 miles outside of Lake Arrowhead, CA and has been said that the inn still maintained all the charisma & ambiance of the Roaring '20s.   It was originally called Club ‘Arrowhead’ and first opened on July 4, 1929 and cost 1.3 million to build. The Club catered to the rich and glamour of Hollywood by offering gambling, illegal liquor, and prostitution. It also offered extravagant amenities such as an olympic size swimming pool, skiing, tennis courts, a bathhouse, and so much more.   After proving to the mob that this gambling club was so successful, that Bugsy was soon able to con...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  Work from Home vs. Return to the Office   As many have heard recently Yahoo just recently ordered all employees that had been working at home to now return to the office. This has caused a lot of upset and controversy with many employees.   For several years, other businesses have had a flexible work arrangement with employees including Bank of America, Amazon, Facebook and Best Buy but most employers have found they get more work production by bringing their employees back to the office for their 8 hours a day.   The benefits of the work at home work week is that many can continue to make a living after having small children. Due to increased day care costs, it has become more effective for some employees to work at home if possible. Many do their jobs on a computer and can be discip...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
Cooking Lessons at William Sonoma… We made Ravioli We signed up for some FREE cooking classes at William Sonoma in the Victoria Gardens Mall in Rancho Cucamonga. They have a kitchen in the front and conduct the classes an hour before the store opens. There were about 30 people and everyone seemed to have a great time and we all got a taste. Of course I bought two “Ravioli Cutters” but need to buy the attachment for my mixer. It was an expensive “Free” class when I found out how much the attachment is. But it will be fun to make for the holidays and special occasions.    Here are the final results and it was very tasty too. Thanks to “Chef Linh” of William Sonoma. Stop in and find some pans or utensils for your kitchen. Or even better, sign up for a class. 12514 S Mainstreet Rancho Cucam...
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By David Gonzalez, Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter
(David Gonzalez, Broker)
Home Values in Rancho Cucamonga, CA To find out what your Rancho Cucamonga home value please call us at 909-941-8379 or simply click on the the picture below. It's a Seller's Market!     As a Realtor in Rancho Cucamonga for over 10 years I have been through seller's and buyer's markets. As we begin this year, Home Values in Rancho Cucamonga continue to steadily increase due to the lack of inventory. The other driving factor leading to this sellers market is the low interest rates for buyers combined with the competition from investors.   If you would like to know the Home Values in Rancho Cucamonga, I can give you an accurate picture of what your home will sell for in today's market and also let you know what you can expect to receive from the sale of your home. To see a video of  how I...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
The Oscars Tonight...........Boring Let's Go to Bed........I'm tired.                               Where is Tootie? Oh, she is hiding under the covers.                                   What did you think of the Oscars tonight?      
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By Todd & Devona Garrigus, Broker / REALTORS®
(Garrigus Real Estate)
WHAT IS A RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA SHORT SALE? SHORT SALE MY HOME IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA Short Sale in Rancho Cucamonga CA A short sale is when a homeowner sells their house for less money than they owe on the mortgage or mortgages. Short selling is an alternative to foreclosure for homeowners/borrowers who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current. Sometimes, to avoid going through the costs of foreclosure, a lender will authorize a short sale by allowing a homeowner to sell the home for less than the mortgage owed.  Simplified Steps of a Short Sale: Homeowner signs a listing agreement with a real estate agent. This short sale listing agreement is subject to third-party/lender approval. The home is marketed to buyers. Seller accepts a buyer's purchase offer subject to t...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  My Trip to Cabo San Lucas.....Marvelous   This was my first site of Cabo and I thought of the Land's End catalog.               Getting off the tinders, I spotted this Pelican while walking onto the pier. Amazing as they are not afraid of people.                 I went kayaking and had a great time. My other friends did not want to go so I rode with the tour guide owner and he knew how to steer; wonderful.                   This is where I ate lunch after the kayaking tours.                           I took this picture of the rest of the group while kayaking.                       More Pelicans!                          I took many pelican pictures as I adore birds.                                                              This is my last views of Cabo.....           I will be bac...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  ©Valentine Blondies©Delicious © So Pretty©      I prepared a plateful of Valentine Blondies and mailed them to my daughter for Valentine’s Day. It was an extremely easy recipe to make and they are so pretty to share at a luncheon, your office, a care package to a loved one or just for your own family. This recipe can be adapted for other holidays by using different colored M&M’s.                      Valentine Blondies   1 cup all-purpose flour         1/3 cup butter 1/2 tsp baking powder         1 egg 1/8 tsp baking soda              1 Tbl vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt                              1 cup packed brown sugar  And the most important ingredient *1 cup to 1 1/3 cup M&M's  ( 11oz bag M&M’s and you will find a variety of colors and flavors-plain, peanut, peanut butter). I cho...
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By David Gonzalez, Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter
(David Gonzalez, Broker)
How to GET MONEY for your Rancho Cucamonga Short Sale!   Watch video below from Rancho Cucamonga, CA Short Sale Realtor David Gonzalez to see how he can get you money from your lender and stay in your home longer.     NO-COST to you for our services.    We will help you: 1. Stay in home longer 2. Postpone foreclosure 3. Get money from your lender to help with relocation   Short sale information click here http://www.shortsaleranchocucamonga.comIf you are looking for a Rancho Cucamonga, CA short sale realtor please call us at 909-941-8379 for a free consultation to see what options are available to you.We will help answer common questions:1. What is a short sale?2. Do I qualify for short sale?3. Can I get money from a short sale?4. Will my foreclosure get postponed?David Gonzalez is a Ra...
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By David Gonzalez, Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter
(David Gonzalez, Broker)
Vintage Highland's, Rancho Cucamonga, CA  January Facebook Contest Winners Announced!   Click here or on video for results!       2/2/13 - Vintage Highland's community in Rancho Cucamonga, CA Realtor David Gonzalez announced today the four (4) winners of his January Facebook contest. The winners received gift cards to the Victoria Gardens mall in Rancho Cucamonga.   As a long time Vintage Highland's Realtor and resident of Rancho Cucamonga, David Gonzalez strongly believes in giving back to the community. To see homes for sale in the Vintage Highlands community in Rancho Cucamonga see home search below and call David for an appointment at 909-941-8379    
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
National Wear Red Day Today February 1st   Have a Heart and Help Save Lives   So has everyone noticed in the past week, everyone is wearing red on television? The Macy’s flyers and TV ads are showing everyone wearing red clothing. Do you know why? I saw an ad for "Katie" and she was wearing red.   In 2003, the American Heart Association realized that cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year and women were totally unaware. But that was not the case as the #1 killer for women was Heart Disease.     In 2004, AHA created “Go Red for Women”- a program aimed to educate women to learn the tools to keep their heart strong and healthy.  The program educates women and also promotes research.   In the past 10 years, great strides have been made in the fi...
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By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR, (909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
(Berkshire Hathaway California Realty)
  ©Romantic Vacation ©Spots in California©   Valentine Getaways for Couples   Valentine’s Day is almost here so if you are looking for a romantic get-away, here are a few places to consider. I have selected 5 of the most romantic places to visit in California. Every area has lovely hotels, resorts and Bed-n-Breakfasts so it was difficult to just choose five. I selected from five area of the state; San Francisco, Palm Springs, Sonoma, Lake Arrowhead and Laguna Beach.     Hotel del Coronado in San Diego   As a National Historic Landmark, the Hotel del Coronado has a rich and colorful heritage that sets it apart from most hotels. From Marilyn Monroe to Charles Lindbergh, Charlie Chaplin, Wallace Simpson and the future Duke of Windsor, many celebrities and 10 U.S. presidents. This hotel has...
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