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Temecula, CA Real Estate News

By Scott Barr, Realtor
(Pacific Sotheby's international Realty)
                                                     THE SKINNY ON THE SHORT SALE PROCESS I've been doing short sales on both sides of a transaction for all of '08. I keep hoping and praying that this mess will clear up and go away. It looks like it's going to be with us for awhile.  I've been thinking about what could help make the process go smoother. Sooo here's my two cents; let's make three cents: HIRE UNEMPLOYED REALTORS -Think of all the talented people, outstanding people, who decided that the life of a realtor was not for them. Why not tap into this work pool? Who could better relate and get real estate transactions done then folks who have already been there? TALK TO THE SAME PERSON EVERY TIME-I know this one is asking a lot but think how productive we all could be if we had t...
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One of the most rewarding aspects of my time as a director for the board of the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS was the networking opportunities and the people I met. One of the brightest is Maryann Edwards, mayor pro tem for the city of Temecula. Maryann was kind enough to share her thoughts with me on: THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE FINALLY HERE As a kid growing up in tiny Cameron, Missouri (pop. 3672) where everyone knew everyone, if you did ANYTHING questionable, the entire town knew about it by 8am the next morning and you were publicly held accountable. Why? Because every resident kept a watchful eye on the kids and took action accordingly. Those were the good old days! Today, some parents have abdicated responsibility for raising their children to everyone else – the s...
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By Janice Sutton, Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta
(1st Stage Property Transformations )
Yup!  That's right....I got paid in wine!!!  Here's the uncorked tale........  Susan & Marshall Stuart owner's of Stuart Cellars Winery were looking for a quick inexpensive change to their winery.  So when Susan called to ask me to help choose paint colors and redesign using their current accessories I was thrilled!  Trust me...if you know me....you know I will look for any excuse to visit the Temecula Wine Country in Southern California!!  Plus Stuart Cellar's is one of my favorite wineries and if I could help the winery to look its best it's a win-win for all! Susan and I met at one of her favorite Italian restaurants Francesca's Italian Kitchen so that I could see the paint colors and atmosphere she was trying to achieve at the winery.  The colors were very Tuscan and I loved them as...
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By Gene Wunderlich, Realtor & Legislative Liaison
(1st Action Real Estate)
7-259 wine country short sales You might think that owners of $1,000,000+ homes in the Wine Country would have the backing to weather the current storm in the real estate market - but you would be wrong. While they are not losing homes at the same rate as local tract home owners, the number of bank owned homes in the Wine County currently accounts for 4% of the active inventory (Temecula Valley Wine Country Bank Owned Homes) and homes with notices of default account for another 10%. A home with a notice of default filed is typically going to be a short-sale, that is, a sale where the bank is asked to accept the proceeds of the sale even though that amount will come up 'short' of the total amount owed. Why would a bank do this? Because the alternative for them is to take the property ba...
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By Gene Wunderlich, Realtor & Legislative Liaison
(1st Action Real Estate)
7-28 wine country reo's As the Southern California market adjusts, buyers are finding a selection of fine homes on acreage in the midst of the Southern California Wine Country. However, bank owned homes represent only 4% of existing inventory in the Wine Country today, just 6 out of 166 homes for sale. Short sales represent another 10% of the market with 16 homes currently under Notice of Default. As of July 29, 2008, the six bank owned homes available in the Temecula Wine Country include the following: 40432 Scenic Ridge Drive. This custom built homes offers one of the finest views in the valley. Overlooking Vail Lake with panoramic views that include Mt. San Jacinto & Big Bear, this house needs more than a little TLC but it sits on 20 acres with about 4 or 5 horse usable. Lots of pot...
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By Susan Manning
(Realty Executives)
Hi Everybody!!!  I've been moonlighting again!  I am playing one of the KitKat Girls at the KitKat Club in Cabaret!!  The show is running for two weekends starting this weekend and the first weekend of August.  Hey, you may even want to come see it twice!!  Anyway, it is going to be an incredible show that you are NOT going to want to miss!!!  The show is directed by Jillian Stone and Choreographer - the infamous Sean Kiralla.  Tickets are as low as $10!!!!    Here's a link with all the details,prices, times, etc....Click here: Old Town Temecula Community Theater - CABARET   We do have matinee performances on Saturdays which works really good for a lot of people's schedules too.  I really hope to see you there!!  Susan Manning951-551-7790
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By Susan Manning
(Realty Executives)
I am reading an awesome book that I've been hearing about for a while.  It's called Jack Canfield's Success Principles.  You know Jack Canfield, he's the guy that wrote the Chicken Soup book series.  Anyway, I started doing this one success principle and I have to tell you its given me some exciting things to think about and I'd like to share them with you.  Of course we all know it is important to write down our goals and a lot of people have started writing "bucket lists" especially since the movie came out.  Well, did you know that how you write your goals is just as important as the goals that you make?  Its true!!  I am a personal testiment to that.  I started writing my goals down on 3X5 cards and look at them at night before bed and in the morning.  Here are some of the great gui...
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By Susan Manning
(Realty Executives)
I am getting an incredible number of Nigerian chain letters and the like all asking for money!!  Have any of you experienced this as well?  I guess it is a good thing to know that I am being googled more often, but it irritates me that these scammers are out there using my information to fill up my spam box.  What's worse is when my spam box misses it and it shows up as a regular email!  I noticed today that there was another scam people are doing by recreating CraigsList.com ads so they can scam the deposit or refund checks or who knows?!!  I don't understand how these people think up these scams so I guess it is a good thing that we all have each other to keep people like me informed on these things!!  Unbelieveable.  I wish there was an easy button so you could report these shiesters...
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My idea of a perfect afternoon is a visit to the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Yesterday afternoon, Laura and I headed south on Margarita Road and took a left on Rancho California. Our first stop wasn't at a winery, it was at the fabulous Baron's Market. Baron's is located at the gateway to the wine country. It's really a beautiful place with fresh breads, homemade soups, an amazing olive bar, beautiful produce and a fantastic selection of wine and beer. The first winery we visited was Maurice Car'rie. I told Laura how delicious their Pineapple Champagne was, but she didn't believe me until she tasted it for herself. Yummmmm! O From there we visited La Cereza, enjoyed their Pinot Grigio and Raspberry Champagne and had a nice visit with Tracey behind the wine bar. La Cereza gives back t...
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  Let me start by saying I love the concept of this contest. I'm passionate about where I live and I love to share my favorite things. 1) The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - This month was the festival's 25th anniversary. Each year the crowds get bigger and it's no small wonder why. Picture dozens of hot air balloons launching into the dawn sky near picturesque Lake Skinner. Imagine strolling the vast grounds, sampling delicious foods offered by a variety of vendors. Take time to explore the craftsmanship of our talented artisans. Sample our local wines. Take in the balloon glow at dusk. Listen to great live music, like this year's headliner Kenny Loggins. I'm already looking forward to next year!     2) The Santa Rosa Plateau - Oh my. This place is simply magical. Only a fif...
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Ah!  The joy of the short sale!  Particularly when representing a buyer!!  I was very happy that the listing agent was a very nice lady who impressed me the first time I called.  It was a Monday evening around 650pm and she picked up the phone!!  Was it possible to see her listing at the late, and unintended hour?  I was able to work around my son's basketball camp and stay out longer than I had anticipated.  It was a sign of good things to come.  The house was immaculate, had great features, backed up to a park and had two Jack Russels, the same as my client!  I urged her to make an offer the next day.  The price was obviously too high and the out of area agent was not aware of this until I discussed this with her.  Someone could get a great deal here, why not let it be us???  Of cours...
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By Gene Wunderlich, Realtor & Legislative Liaison
(1st Action Real Estate)
6-18 05 comps Temecula, Murrieta & Lake Elsinore Home Buyers LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS! I’m not trying to tell you the slump is over – we're going to keep piling on bank repo's for another 12 to 18 months. But the numbers speak for themselves and this is the 2nd month in a row where the number of homes sold has exceeded last year. Murrieta's sales volume was over 4 times what it was in May 2007 and Temecula nearly doubled. Lake Elsinore had a little dip last month but overall the numbers are very positive and close to 2006 levels.  Prices are still dropping, and that's not good for private Sellers. Our sales prices right now are being driven by institutional Sellers (banks) and they have deep pockets and great incentive (to keep from going broke themselves). Prices will continue to drop  u...
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By Susan Manning
(Realty Executives)
Is it any wonder that many of these great bank owned properties have multiple offers on a Monday morning?  A majority of the buyers who are out there are weekend shoppers.  They are looking at homes when it is convenient for them.  It makes sense in a practical way for many people, but have you ever wondered how much money it may cost you in your purchase?  Being successful in any arena means thinking outside the box and not being like everyone else.  Weekends are "retail" real estate hours.  Everyone and their mother are out shopping for the best deal available.  They want the best upgrades, the best price, the nicest lot, the lowest HOA and taxes, and on and on.  Who can blame them?  It is a buyer's market.  What they may be overlooking is the fact that a good deal may be an even bett...
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By Tom Plant
(WINEormous.com)
Photo by Frank Bellino - The Press-Enterprise There are so many things about the Temecula Valley that I just love. While looking at property yesterday I drove through the wine country and stopped at Falkner Winery. I love to go the the Old Town Farmers' market on Saturdays. The list goes on and on. This morning's Press-Enterprise had an article about free horse-drawn trolley rides Saturdays from the Stampede to the Farmers' Market. The carriage seats 20 and runs from 8 am to 2 pm. The service will continue through June and longer if warranted. Sounds like fun to me! Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Active Rain Ambassador (951) 907-9701 It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I’m very proud to ca...
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By Tom Plant
(WINEormous.com)
While serving on the board of the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS, I had the good fortune to meet many community leaders. One of those I have enjoyed spending time with is Maryann Edwards, Temecula City Council member and mayor pro tem. I have been asking Maryann to write a guest article for my blog, and she has delivered: “Government should be run like a business, or like we run our household budget!” How many times have you had that same thought? Me too, and that’s exactly the way the city council and staff prepare the budget for the city of Temecula each year. Here are the basic rules that are the key to this city’s success: 1) Don’t spend more than you take in; 2) Safety first; 3) Put money away for a rainy day 4) Your “special projects wish list” should have a s...
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By Susan Manning
(Realty Executives)
http://www.geocities.com/forsterhomeinspection/dvc.html I just received an email from Forster Home Inspection today regarding their dryer vent cleaning service and thought this was a great service I should pass on.  Recently we had our dryer vent cleaned and I can't tell you the huge difference it makes when we are drying our clothes!  The clothes are dry in the same time or less that it takes to wash them.  This makes washing clothes go by SO much faster, saves money and energy, and may prevent a fire.  Not a bad tip for anyone to consider especially if your home is older and you're not sure if this service has been provided.  Just a good tip I thought I'd share! 
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By Sunil Sethi, Best Fremont Realtor
(SUNIL SETHI REAL ESTATE)
I'm decided it's time to start buying investment property in Temecula. The prices have reached where I'm comfortable buying. With 25% down I'm able to get a 6-8% return on investment. I've got a turn-key system to get first time buyers into their 1st investment property. Check out my investment spreadsheet at  The new API scores are now available. http://sunilsethi.com/Calculators.htm
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By JERRY PETTEWAY
(WJB..W.J.BRADLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP.)
MAY HOLIDAYSMemorial DayFollowing the end of the Civil War, many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died. Some of the early cities creating a memorial day include Charleston, South Carolina; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Carbondale, Illinois; and some two dozen other cities and towns. These observances eventually coalesced around Decoration Day honoring the Union dead and the several Confederate Memorial Days.In 1865, following the suggestion of Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first memorial day was observed by liberated slaves at the historic race track in Charleston. The site was a former Confederate prison camp as well as a mass grave for Union soldiers who had died while captiv...
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