Hi There!!
How are you doing today?
I've had a fairly productive day so far. Been working on my files, opened escrow on Louise St. in San Bernardino (Yeah!!) and have been scheduling guest speakers, as well as, trying to get a listing of mine on Broker Caravan for this Friday.
Got a great workout in as well. Also, met the Buyer's Agent on Isadora at his office. Am going to be going over their "Request for Repairs" with my Sellers and hopefully getting everything handled for all parties.
Well, gotta run....still have to get "Thank You's" out for birthday presents.....
Have a great evening!!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Cooler Temps!!
Morning!!
Today looks like, so far,
that it's going to be
much cooler ...And
We Thank You!!
How are you doing?
Last night celebrated
my birthday with a few
more friends and it
was really fun.....so sweet,
and was nice to catch
up with Steve, Eric,
Todd and April!!
THANKS FOR THE
CHATEAU MADONNA
VINO!! FUN GIFT!
Have an appointment
to show some homes
at the Upland Hills Golf
Course this morning.
Just having my morning
coffee and doing a load
of laundry, then off to it.
Enjoy the day....!!!!
Today looks like, so far,
that it's going to be
much cooler ...And
We Thank You!!
How are you doing?
Last night celebrated
my birthday with a few
more friends and it
was really fun.....so sweet,
and was nice to catch
up with Steve, Eric,
Todd and April!!
THANKS FOR THE
CHATEAU MADONNA
VINO!! FUN GIFT!
Have an appointment
to show some homes
at the Upland Hills Golf
Course this morning.
Just having my morning
coffee and doing a load
of laundry, then off to it.
Enjoy the day....!!!!
Friday, July 28, 2006
leftovers for lunch
Just had some great steamed
rice for lunch with yummy
Trader Joe Veggies!!
Love TJ's!
Having an interesting day...
lots of changes and having
to remain flexible, positive
and vibrant!!
Just spoke with an appraiser
who was really out of it...I felt
bad and had to stop myself
from being a jerk, although
by some people's standards
it may have been warranted.
She's trying to do her job
like the rest of us!! I applaud
and embrace her for her
efforts!!
Well, gotta get going....
Ciao for now.
**Picture above is from last weekend at Third Street Promenade ~ Think it was called "The O Deli"?? I guess it may be called Broadway Deli ~ significance with the "O"???
no mls this am
Good Morning!!
Was up again way too
late last night....I thought
I was going to die when it
was 2am and Toddy was
still up!
I have research to do
for two clients and the
MLS's Server is saying
that it's down!
Hope it's fixed after my first
appointment.
Had a great workout yesterday!
It's really working....amazing
what happens when you eat
less.
Get to see some longtime
friends today....also,
taking Papa for a PhD
appt.....things are looking
ok, as far as I can tell
with his health....had a
great appt at the PhD
yesterday....THANK
YOU FOR YOUR
WELL WISHES.....YOU
GUYS ARE AWESOME!!
(AND GIRLS, DUH)
I'm feelin' loopy...
still haven't caught up
on my sleep
Hope you have a productive
and successful, happy day
and weekend!!
All My Best!
Todd
Was up again way too
late last night....I thought
I was going to die when it
was 2am and Toddy was
still up!
I have research to do
for two clients and the
MLS's Server is saying
that it's down!
Hope it's fixed after my first
appointment.
Had a great workout yesterday!
It's really working....amazing
what happens when you eat
less.
Get to see some longtime
friends today....also,
taking Papa for a PhD
appt.....things are looking
ok, as far as I can tell
with his health....had a
great appt at the PhD
yesterday....THANK
YOU FOR YOUR
WELL WISHES.....YOU
GUYS ARE AWESOME!!
(AND GIRLS, DUH)
I'm feelin' loopy...
still haven't caught up
on my sleep
Hope you have a productive
and successful, happy day
and weekend!!
All My Best!
Todd
Thursday, July 27, 2006
nothing to sniff at!! MADONNA REIGNS AS QUEEN?
$ 7,686,380 LA (Forum)
$ 7,257,750 Las Vegas
$ 4,761,555 San Jose
$ 2,804,583 LA (Staples)
$ 3,749,800 Fresno
$ 4,890,090 Phoenix
$ 9,271,790 Chicago
$ 5,670,150 Montreal
$ 3,451,235 Hartford
$16,507,855 New York
$ 6,337,115 Boston
$ 4,639,775 Philadelphia
$ 3,246,100 Atlantic City
$ 5,568,485 Miami
$85,842,663 North American Total
Gross Earnings from Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor Tour
that just ended it's North American Visit.
(memories!!)
**FUNNY COMMENTARY ON THESE NUMBERS:
The person who sent me this had gotten
it from someone else who said:
"This is a crazy amount of cash!!! I love that media criticizes her and radio ignores her completely but no one can deny her crown as the Queen with this final total in North America!!!
Now for you record keepers is this the highest NORTH AMERICAN total for a woman ever?
and maybe even anyone period?
Let me know if you know."
my ride home....
after dinner, zoomed home and
caught some sun in the sky
here are a few pics off the 57 fwy northbound
watered, made phone calls and emailed, did
a load of white laundry...and still have to pay
bills!
tomorrow?
Dinner in Brea @ The Claim Jumper....
Then, it was off to Brea to meet Sandy, Yvette's and My friend and Lender that I've known since 1993?$@#%&^&!!!
She wanted to take Yvette and I for a birthday dinner.....Guess which plate was mine?
Yup, salad these days, green is good!
**and you wonder why I'm up late catching up on my work/emails/etc.
Home Inspection today in Riverside!!
After lunch, darted and barely made
it on time, to a home inspection
for Brian, Kristin and little Sean Brian
for their home inspection today.
Here they are by their new fireplace!!
Also, my Home Inspector, John Cooper.
Need a Great Inspector?
Call John!!
it on time, to a home inspection
for Brian, Kristin and little Sean Brian
for their home inspection today.
Here they are by their new fireplace!!
Also, my Home Inspector, John Cooper.
Need a Great Inspector?
Call John!!
Lunch @ Pei Wei
Met with one of my friend's and lenders:
Karen Vogel/American Home Mortgage
909.466.1290 Ext. 118
today to discuss topics of discussion
and items to include in her speaking
at an upcoming Realtor/Broker Caravan
meeting over lunch today
Thanks Karen!!
Fast Facts ...
Calif. median home price - June 06: $575,800 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region June 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,300,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region June 06:
High Desert $334,790 (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 7/20:
30-yr. fixed: 6.8%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 6.41%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.8%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region June 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,300,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region June 06:
High Desert $334,790 (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 7/20:
30-yr. fixed: 6.8%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 6.41%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.8%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
U.S. Leading Index Improves in June, 2006
There's more......
Following two consecutive declines, the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent to 138.1 (1996=100) in June, The Conference Board recently reported.
Six of 10 indicators composing the leading index increased last month, including initial claims for unemployment insurance, consumer expectations, real money supply, average weekly manufacturing hours, interest rate spread, and manufacturers' orders for nondefense capital goods.
A key barometer of economic conditions, the leading index signals slow to moderate economic growth in the coming months, according to the report.
The coincident and lagging indices, which reflect current and past economic activity, respectively, also increased in June. The coincident index edged up 0.2 percent to 122.9, while the lagging index rose 0.6 percent to 123.7.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Following two consecutive declines, the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent to 138.1 (1996=100) in June, The Conference Board recently reported.
Six of 10 indicators composing the leading index increased last month, including initial claims for unemployment insurance, consumer expectations, real money supply, average weekly manufacturing hours, interest rate spread, and manufacturers' orders for nondefense capital goods.
A key barometer of economic conditions, the leading index signals slow to moderate economic growth in the coming months, according to the report.
The coincident and lagging indices, which reflect current and past economic activity, respectively, also increased in June. The coincident index edged up 0.2 percent to 122.9, while the lagging index rose 0.6 percent to 123.7.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Consumer Confidence Edges Up For 2nd Consecutive Month!!
More Good News!!
Though consumers remain cautious about the months ahead, consumer confidence improved for the second straight month in July, according to a recent report from The Conference Board.
Following last month's modest improvement, the Consumer Confidence Index increased to 106.5 (1985=100) in July, up from 105.4 in June. The Present Situation and Expectations indices also edged up, rising to 133 and 88.8, respectively.
Though consumers' assessment of current conditions remains positive, fewer people anticipate improvements in the labor market and overall business conditions in the next six months, according to the report.
In July, the proportion of consumers expecting more jobs to become available in the coming months declined to 14.4 percent, and the percentage of consumers anticipating their incomes to increase remained nearly unchanged from June, standing at 17.7 percent.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Though consumers remain cautious about the months ahead, consumer confidence improved for the second straight month in July, according to a recent report from The Conference Board.
Following last month's modest improvement, the Consumer Confidence Index increased to 106.5 (1985=100) in July, up from 105.4 in June. The Present Situation and Expectations indices also edged up, rising to 133 and 88.8, respectively.
Though consumers' assessment of current conditions remains positive, fewer people anticipate improvements in the labor market and overall business conditions in the next six months, according to the report.
In July, the proportion of consumers expecting more jobs to become available in the coming months declined to 14.4 percent, and the percentage of consumers anticipating their incomes to increase remained nearly unchanged from June, standing at 17.7 percent.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Median Home Price in CA Reaches Record High in June!!
Woooo Eeeeee, Up burning the midnight oil, but don't tell anyone!!
The median price of an existing single-family home in California increased 6.2 percent in June and sales decreased 26.3 percent compared with the same period a year ago, C.A.R. recently reported.
"While home price appreciation has slowed over the past few months, the median price continues to climb in most areas of the state and reached $575,800 in June, a new record for California," said C.A.R. President Vince Malta. "For the first time since November 2001, we experienced back-to-back months of single-digit price appreciation, moderated in part by increased inventory levels."
According to the report, the median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California during June 2006 was $575,800, a 6.2 percent increase over the revised $542,330 median for June 2005.
Also in June, closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 483,690 at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 26.3 percent compared with the sales pace recorded one year earlier and down 0.9 percent from home resale activity in May.
"Mortgage interest rates continued to edge up for the fifth consecutive month in June, contributing in part to a slowdown in sales," said C.A.R. Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young.
"June 2006 was the first time since late 2001 that the sales pace fell below 500,000 for two consecutive months. Home sales declined 26.3 percent last month compared with June 2005, when they hit the third-highest monthly pace on record."
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
The median price of an existing single-family home in California increased 6.2 percent in June and sales decreased 26.3 percent compared with the same period a year ago, C.A.R. recently reported.
"While home price appreciation has slowed over the past few months, the median price continues to climb in most areas of the state and reached $575,800 in June, a new record for California," said C.A.R. President Vince Malta. "For the first time since November 2001, we experienced back-to-back months of single-digit price appreciation, moderated in part by increased inventory levels."
According to the report, the median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California during June 2006 was $575,800, a 6.2 percent increase over the revised $542,330 median for June 2005.
Also in June, closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 483,690 at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 26.3 percent compared with the sales pace recorded one year earlier and down 0.9 percent from home resale activity in May.
"Mortgage interest rates continued to edge up for the fifth consecutive month in June, contributing in part to a slowdown in sales," said C.A.R. Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young.
"June 2006 was the first time since late 2001 that the sales pace fell below 500,000 for two consecutive months. Home sales declined 26.3 percent last month compared with June 2005, when they hit the third-highest monthly pace on record."
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 26, 2006.
Monday, July 24, 2006
birthday chocolates
One of my friends brought these birthday chocolates over Friday night.....I think my favorites were the fruit one (top left) and the top right one that looks like a round wafer mini eggroll with chocolate on the tips.
Thanks Nad!!
Thanks Nad!!
OUR NEWEST VIKING...
This is Andy and Chris's, Julie.
She's our newest viking and my personal favorite!!
She's our newest viking and my personal favorite!!
birthday weekend
Hi There!
Had an excellent birthday weekend....Got to see a few movies too, which was really fun! Saw the "Lady in the Water" at Hollywood's Cineramadome (sp?) and then yesterday saw "Superman" (finally!!! Yeah!) at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica....There were rolling blackouts or some type of blackouts because all of the stores were not open....but my friend(s) and I managed to get into some stores anyway!
Thank You again for your birthday wishes!! (You know who you are) ....Also, for the presents!! You guys are too much....but believe me, it felt great!
Hope you all had a great, cool weekend somehow in these record breaking temperatures...
Today:
Working on an offer on one of my listings....Louise Street...They came in short, so hopefully we'll get to a mutually agreed upon price....let's see how this goes.
Was in the paper yesterday from a conference I attended last week....can't wait to see the article!
Happy Day!
Friday, July 21, 2006
video from today ~ let's see if this works??
http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=U5dgkWiex84&eurl=http%3A//us.f395.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch%3F.rand%3D48lam99n1ovr2&iurl=http%3A//sjl-static2.sjl.youtube.com/vi/U5dgkWiex84/2.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskIb2vX3_X3HngcZU9InhpHC
**picture quality is poor, and sound is playing "Off Track" but you get the idea....
(if you shrink the picture window the picture will show more clear)
**picture quality is poor, and sound is playing "Off Track" but you get the idea....
(if you shrink the picture window the picture will show more clear)
butterflies this am
I was in my backyard this am and
saw a butterfly, actually two different
ones....for some reason, I think of them
as spirits who are coming to visit me....
Just fantasizing about who they were
and just the fact that I saw the butterflies
(and was there when they came through
my yard) made me feel warm inside.
I am very appreciative of "those" kind
of gifts :)
INTERESTING DETAIL
This is what happens when you don't have your settings set correctly.....I
was lucky to get a pretty decent photo with Dorothy and Cara (the gracious hostess)....
was lucky to get a pretty decent photo with Dorothy and Cara (the gracious hostess)....
birthday dinner
This is "Precious Dorothy"....
(isn't she hot?)
She took me to a fabulous
restaurant in South Pasadena on Mission called, "Briganti"....talk about exquisite!! Magnifico!!! Molto Buono!! We didn't see Ben Bratt, but have heard he's been there at least three times in a month and they've only been opened a very short time....
Dorothy ~ You are a "Dear".....THANK YOU FOR THE FUN AND JUST BEING MY PD!!
my forty year old face...
Good Afternoon!!
Had a really cool afternoon with my
family for lunch....we just laid low...
I couldn't take the heat and was
not feeling up to going out.
My time with them was
"THE BEST"!!!
THANK YOU for your
birthday wishes!!
Nice Write~Up on Madonna!!
BREAKING NEWS]
Press Release: NBC Gets Madonna's First Ever Network Special.
PASADENA, CA (July 21, 2006) -- NBC will broadcast "Madonna: The Confessions Tour Live" - a two-hour special set to air in November 2006, the network announced Friday.
The special will be taped this summer at Wembley Stadium in London, UK during the pop icon’sworldwide sold-out 25-city "Confessions Tour."
The special marks the first-ever broadcast network performance by the internationalsuperstar."Madonna is one of the greatest artists of our time and never fails to generate excitement," said Kevin Reilly, NBC Entertainment President. "We think this is going to be a big event for television."
The concert special will feature songs from Madonna’s recent multi-platinum Warner Bros. Records release "Confessions On A Dance Floor," which debuted at No. 1 in 29 countries and has sold overeight million copies around the globe.
The broadcast will also include some of Madonna’s greatest hits from her legendary career.In the course of that career, thestar has racked up a staggering 35 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Dance charts.
The multi-Grammy winning artist, songwriter, producer, best-selling children’s book author, video visionary and cultural icon has sustained an unrivaled reputation for astonishing stage spectacles and has made musical history many times over, including international record sales of over 200 million albums.
The special is produced by Blackdog Films. Madonna, Angela Becker and Guy Oseary, are executive producers; Jonas Auckerlund directs and Sara Martin produces.
Thank You Sean for this!!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The Key....In Pink??
Here is Jessica Turner-Rodas fromWashington Mutual....getting the
Key of Life...the other day....
I stopped by to quickly visit
Jessica and hopefully brighten
her day....she's a great (no
AWESOME!!) Lender and
if you need an equity line
or are doing a purchase
that needs the best of
minute details....She's
Your Gal!!
Jessica can be reached
direct at her office:
909.608.2204
Call Her Anytime....
Night Everyone ;))
(Just in case you were
wondering and if you've
seen Jessica's business
card, She Loves Pink!!)
Eve of my Bday...
Just a quick note to
say "Thank You" to
all of those who have
been so thoughtful
as I approach the
"Big 40"....
....my life is just
great having you
in it!!
Had a detailed day
of discussing pricing
with a few people,
the market, normal
stuff....and now I'm
preparing for little
things to do this
weekend....to help
celebrate and get
in the party mood...
...got my hair cut
today and it was
very nice of Danny,
to give me this and
the next cut FREE....
Is anything ever Free?
Course!!
(See I'm getting wiser, no?)
LOL
Have a great night
and weekend everyone....
just posted the weekly articles...
that I get and love to share with
you....don't worry, things in the
market are still very strong,
despite things you may hear...
just price right and let's get
through the Summer, and we'll
be just fine...
Ciao for now!!
say "Thank You" to
all of those who have
been so thoughtful
as I approach the
"Big 40"....
....my life is just
great having you
in it!!
Had a detailed day
of discussing pricing
with a few people,
the market, normal
stuff....and now I'm
preparing for little
things to do this
weekend....to help
celebrate and get
in the party mood...
...got my hair cut
today and it was
very nice of Danny,
to give me this and
the next cut FREE....
Is anything ever Free?
Course!!
(See I'm getting wiser, no?)
LOL
Have a great night
and weekend everyone....
just posted the weekly articles...
that I get and love to share with
you....don't worry, things in the
market are still very strong,
despite things you may hear...
just price right and let's get
through the Summer, and we'll
be just fine...
Ciao for now!!
Fast Facts for the Week....
Calif. median home price
- May 06: $564,430
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price
by C.A.R. region May 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast
$1,240,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home
price by C.A.R. region May 06:
High Desert $332,080
(Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 7/13:
30-yr. fixed: 6.74%; Fees/points: 0.6%
15-yr. fixed: 6.37%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.75%; Fees/points: 0.6%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
Mortgage Loan Applications Decline
The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 540.8 forthe week ending July 14, down 4.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 566.8 one week earlier, The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today.
On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 36.4 percent for the week ending July 14 compared with the previous week and was down 31.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier.
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 35 percent of total applications for the week ending July 14 from 34 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity rose to 29 percent of total applications from 28.7 percent the previous week.
**Taken From the California Association of Realtors bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
On an unadjusted basis, the index increased 36.4 percent for the week ending July 14 compared with the previous week and was down 31.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier.
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 35 percent of total applications for the week ending July 14 from 34 percent the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity rose to 29 percent of total applications from 28.7 percent the previous week.
**Taken From the California Association of Realtors bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
U.S. Housing Starts Decline 11 Percent in June, 2006
The seasonally adjusted annual rate for privately owned housing starts dropped for the third consecutive month in June, falling to a rate of 1.85 million units, according to a report released by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
The June construction pace was down 5.3 percent from May and down 11 percent from a year ago. Single-family housing starts decreased 13.8 percent from June 2005, to a rate of 1.49 million units, while starts for buildings with five or more units decreased 3.2 percent to a rate of 306,000.
The number of building permits issued, which can be an indicator of future building activity, declined 14.9 percent from one year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.86 million permits.
The rate of new residential construction decreased across the nation in June. In the Northeast and South, housing starts declined 12.8 percent, while the construction pace fell 9.6 percent and 7.3 percent in the Midwest and West, respectively.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
The June construction pace was down 5.3 percent from May and down 11 percent from a year ago. Single-family housing starts decreased 13.8 percent from June 2005, to a rate of 1.49 million units, while starts for buildings with five or more units decreased 3.2 percent to a rate of 306,000.
The number of building permits issued, which can be an indicator of future building activity, declined 14.9 percent from one year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.86 million permits.
The rate of new residential construction decreased across the nation in June. In the Northeast and South, housing starts declined 12.8 percent, while the construction pace fell 9.6 percent and 7.3 percent in the Midwest and West, respectively.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
Builder Confidence Continues To Erode
Concerns about rising interest rates and housing affordability continue to negatively impact the confidence level of the nation's home builders, which declined for the sixth consecutive month in July, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
The seasonally adjusted HMI stands at 39 this month, down three points from June and down 31 points from a year ago. An HMI above 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good versus poor.
All three HMI components decreased in July. The component measuring sales expectations declined five points to 46, while the components gauging current single-family sales and buyer traffic decreased to 43 and 27, respectively.
In the West, where builders have been the most optimistic in recent months, builder confidence declined nine points to a seasonally adjusted HMI of 51.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
The seasonally adjusted HMI stands at 39 this month, down three points from June and down 31 points from a year ago. An HMI above 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good versus poor.
All three HMI components decreased in July. The component measuring sales expectations declined five points to 46, while the components gauging current single-family sales and buyer traffic decreased to 43 and 27, respectively.
In the West, where builders have been the most optimistic in recent months, builder confidence declined nine points to a seasonally adjusted HMI of 51.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 20, 2006.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
INLAND EMPIRE REAL ESTATE FORECAST MEETING...
Hi !!
Went to a meeting where leading Economist on the Inland Empire spoke about the future of our area and where exactly we are sitting from many different economic viewpoints....Here are a few pics from the event...
PICTURED:
Blanca Adams,Keller Williams, Rancho Cucamonga
Scott Linton, California Empire Mortgage, Rancho Cucamonga
909.941.3461 ext. 2049
my astro forecast for today
***here is Cathy, from Geiger Bros. West
She is My Marketing Lady and comes up with
many cool marketing idea giveaways for
my clients....If you need a cool giveaway idea,
or know someone who does, call her!!
Cathy 909.920.5183
ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST FOR TODAY:
Has it ever occurred to you that your attitude might be the greatest obstacle to your happiness? It's time to let the debate rest. This need to always have the last word could develop into a nasty habit.
~~ just in time before my birthday, don't you think?
Why kids should not be left home alone
Thought you may get a kick out of this....got this from a friend and client....Thanks Andrea!!
wednesday
(TOOK THIS PIC LAST WEEK WHILE VISITING AND DROPPING OFF FLIERS AT ONE OF MY LISTINGS)
Today is going to be
a long day....
Meeting this morning
about the Inland Empire's
Real Estate Forecast....
Then Coffee with my
friend and Marketing gal,
Cathy....
Was thinking need to send
out my bandaid dispensers
soon....hopefully next week?
Also, working on getting
my newsletter for August
typed up, then printed.
Showing properties this afternoon
and also hopefully putting two of
my listings into escrow by Friday
(we'll see, but giving it my all,
since the market is slower, etc.)
It's important that I know I've
done everything that I can to
try to make it happen...you
understand?
Getting started....wish me luck
Hope YOU have an
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
PRODUCTIVE AND
SUCCESSFUL DAY!!
Today is going to be
a long day....
Meeting this morning
about the Inland Empire's
Real Estate Forecast....
Then Coffee with my
friend and Marketing gal,
Cathy....
Was thinking need to send
out my bandaid dispensers
soon....hopefully next week?
Also, working on getting
my newsletter for August
typed up, then printed.
Showing properties this afternoon
and also hopefully putting two of
my listings into escrow by Friday
(we'll see, but giving it my all,
since the market is slower, etc.)
It's important that I know I've
done everything that I can to
try to make it happen...you
understand?
Getting started....wish me luck
Hope YOU have an
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
PRODUCTIVE AND
SUCCESSFUL DAY!!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
@ the library...
**here's my favorite desktop
background from my laptop...
JUST LOVE THIS PIC
OF MY ITALIAN COUSIN!!!
Hi There!!
I'm actually at the library
right now on my laptop.
Feels like I'm back in school...
being in this type of environment
and such.
Did you know that the library
has wireless? OMG, I'm so here
it's not at home, and it's cool, out
of the heat, etc....Very Exciting.
I'm excited right now because I had
told myself and this morning shared
with my Manager, Jesse, that I'd
like to sell two homes (of my listings
if possible), this week....and suddenly
I just booked two appointments
this afternoon.
Also, did a visit and will have to
get the pic on here when
I can download it....can't for
some reason on my laptop?
Or I'm just not aware of how yet???
Well gotta run...ciao for now.
P.S. Worked out again today and
hopefully will get to workout
again tomorrow before my long
day begins.....now, get
to the gym!!
hehe
background from my laptop...
JUST LOVE THIS PIC
OF MY ITALIAN COUSIN!!!
Hi There!!
I'm actually at the library
right now on my laptop.
Feels like I'm back in school...
being in this type of environment
and such.
Did you know that the library
has wireless? OMG, I'm so here
it's not at home, and it's cool, out
of the heat, etc....Very Exciting.
I'm excited right now because I had
told myself and this morning shared
with my Manager, Jesse, that I'd
like to sell two homes (of my listings
if possible), this week....and suddenly
I just booked two appointments
this afternoon.
Also, did a visit and will have to
get the pic on here when
I can download it....can't for
some reason on my laptop?
Or I'm just not aware of how yet???
Well gotta run...ciao for now.
P.S. Worked out again today and
hopefully will get to workout
again tomorrow before my long
day begins.....now, get
to the gym!!
hehe
Happy Birthday Holly!!
Today it's Holly's Birthday!!!
We went out to celebrate...
Took her to Ken's Restaurant
on Foothill Blvd., in RC
for lunch.....
We sat at the Sushi Bar and
had a great time!!
Hope your thirties are
even more fun that
your twenties were...
Holly!
Welcome to my world....
except, I'll be in another
world - come Friday! LOL
It's fine though....
Anyway, here are a few pics
of us....actually the one
where there's three of us
is when we got back from
lunch, I had given Holly
a CD with some remixes on
it that I had actually mixed
and she put it on in her office,
invited me back over to her
office and of course, because
I'm such a pic fanatic, I brought
my camera....this is Holly
(in the middle), and Chellye (on
the right) and I. We were
dancing fools, can you tell?
Glad to share the fun with
you guys....Holly's really
a "special" gal.
Ciao~~
Todd
praying....
This is courtesy of Melissa Silva....
Nothing like good Old-Fashioned
Praying!
THANK YOU MELISSA!!!
Soldiers Salute Yoga
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060716/ap_on_he_me/fitness_military_yoga_1
Soldiers are turning to yoga....
anything to relax, I'm sure!!
Click the link above
for the article that I found
today.
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!
Soldiers are turning to yoga....
anything to relax, I'm sure!!
Click the link above
for the article that I found
today.
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!
Monday, July 17, 2006
NICOLE'S BUNDLES OF JOY!
Here are one of my
client, Nicole's, kids!
(and to think that I knew
her before Aaron,
now 2.5 yrs old)
Ryan is almost 5 months old
~she was born january 25.
Big brother aaron is 2 and a half now.
Congratulations Nicole!!
Hope you had a great vacation.
(big smile!)
Fast Facts for Last Week....
Calif. median home price - May 06:
$564,430
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price
by C.A.R. region May 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,240,000
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price
by C.A.R. region May 06:
High Desert $332,080
(Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 7/6:
30-yr. fixed: 6.79%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 6.44%; Fees/points: 0.5%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.83%; Fees/points: 0.8%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 12, 2006.
Mortgage Loan Applications Rise
The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 566.8 for the week ending July 7, up 1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 561 one week earlier, The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today.
On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 29.1 percent for the week ending July 7 compared with the previous week and was down 36.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier.
The refinance share of mortgage activity declined to 34 percent of total applications for the week ending July 7 from 35 percent the previous week.
The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 28.7 percent of total applications from 29.5 percent the previous week.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 12, 2006.
On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 29.1 percent for the week ending July 7 compared with the previous week and was down 36.3 percent compared with the same week one year earlier.
The refinance share of mortgage activity declined to 34 percent of total applications for the week ending July 7 from 35 percent the previous week.
The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 28.7 percent of total applications from 29.5 percent the previous week.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 12, 2006.
U.S. Leading Index Declines Third Time in Six Months
The U.S. leading index, a key barometer of economic conditions, declined 0.6 percent to 137.9 (1996=100) in May, The Conference Board recently reported.
Initial claims for unemployment insurance and the index of consumer expectations were the largest negative contributors to the decline, while manufacturers' orders for nondefense capital goods, manufacturers' orders for consumer goods, and interest rate spread were the positive contributors.
Since November 2005, the leading index has decreased by 0.2 percent, impacted by the decline in housing permits, according to the report.
The coincident and lagging indices, which reflect current and past economic activity, respectively, increased in May.
The coincident index edged up 0.1 percent to 122.7, while the lagging index rose 0.2 percent to 123.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 12, 2006.
Initial claims for unemployment insurance and the index of consumer expectations were the largest negative contributors to the decline, while manufacturers' orders for nondefense capital goods, manufacturers' orders for consumer goods, and interest rate spread were the positive contributors.
Since November 2005, the leading index has decreased by 0.2 percent, impacted by the decline in housing permits, according to the report.
The coincident and lagging indices, which reflect current and past economic activity, respectively, increased in May.
The coincident index edged up 0.1 percent to 122.7, while the lagging index rose 0.2 percent to 123.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated July 12, 2006.
Pending Home Sales Index Shows Stability
The recent month-to-month increase in pending home sales is a sign that the housing market is beginning to level out, according to a recent report from NAR.
In May, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which gauges home sales activity for upcoming months based on the number of transactions that have signed contracts but are not yet closed, increased 1.3 percent to 113.4 from the reading one month earlier. The May 2006 PHSI declined 10.1 percent from a level of 126.1 reported during May 2005. An index of 100 or more generally indicates a high level of home sales activity.
The PHSI declined across the nation in May compared with the reading a year ago. On a regional basis, the PHSI was highest in the South, where it edged down 7.3 percent to 127.5.
In the West, the index fell 12.9 percent to 110.1. The PHSI also declined in the Northeast and Midwest regions, falling to 106.1 and 100.9, respectively.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin,
dated July 12, 2006.
In May, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which gauges home sales activity for upcoming months based on the number of transactions that have signed contracts but are not yet closed, increased 1.3 percent to 113.4 from the reading one month earlier. The May 2006 PHSI declined 10.1 percent from a level of 126.1 reported during May 2005. An index of 100 or more generally indicates a high level of home sales activity.
The PHSI declined across the nation in May compared with the reading a year ago. On a regional basis, the PHSI was highest in the South, where it edged down 7.3 percent to 127.5.
In the West, the index fell 12.9 percent to 110.1. The PHSI also declined in the Northeast and Midwest regions, falling to 106.1 and 100.9, respectively.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin,
dated July 12, 2006.
balloons and a long day!
Hi There!
Hope you had an excellent
weekend....Mine was
great, just a bit hot!
Recently got to see the
movie, "Spiritual Warrior"
(think that's what it was
called??) and it was a
story about a gymnast
who hurts himself and
actor, Nick Nolte, helps
him find his way back
into life, in a more
'spiritual' way....
I can tell you that
it's not the best movie
that I've ever seen...
I did cry some of the
2nd half of the movie
and felt so "in the moment"
of treasuring and reflecting
on the many blessings
that I've been able to
experience in this lifetime
(course, the heartaches too)
and for that "cry",
I'm grateful!!
(I know, I'm a little
crazy, and sentimental, too)
What do you want from
a Cancer, eh?
Trying to catchup on
my laundry...and some
work stuff too.
Reprinted Isadora and
Turner fliers today....then
went back for more and
did Louise and Loma Sola
fliers...picking those up
tomorrow and bringing
them by the respective
listings.
The weekend was relatively
slow as far as sign calls or
buyer calls from the internet
or my ad(s) that are out.
Had a few showings on a few
different listings...We did get
an accepted offer on Loma
Sola, although the Buyer
still has to sell their home.
Talked with a former client
today and that was wonderful!
(Funny how that can always
make you feel better...lol)
Anyway, going to email them
some properties, some of which
will be my actual listings that I
think will totally work for their
current needs/goals.
My Sister, Yvette, surprised me
today with a bouquet of
birthday balloons!!
What a Sweet Sister, huh?!!!
Here's the pic of them...
a special treat I guess,
so I could
get ready as I approach
the big day later this week.
It's no biggie, really, to me.
I'm over it and just enjoying
the ride at this point.
I'm definitely going
to keep doing what I'm
doing and have a few other
goals that I'm working on.
Spoke with a friend of mine
who has family in the Middle
East recently and the
bombings and hoopla that is
going on there are just
INCREDIBLE!
It's very frightening and we
have so much to be thankful
for in this great land of ours!
What's perfect anyway, right?
Tonight, as I go to bed, I
will be thinking of all the things
and people and reasons, however
simplistic they may be, that I
have to be grateful for.
Thank You for being
such a great audience and
also for the friendships
that I've been able to
establish while working
in this exciting field
of real estate.
Night!
Friday, July 14, 2006
hot hot hot
today has been extremely warm!!
(oh must be because I had
lunch with my good friend, Mary!)
Mary, Thanx for lunch!
New York Grill's
Chinese Chicken Salad was
a GREAT MEAL....
Mary is one of those people
that you can relate to on many
levels so it's ALWAYS
REALLY NICE to see and get
the chance to visit with her.
Checked on Coca and they are
running into lots of rocks, but
hopefully will be done next week.
Also, threw my pads at Coca and
also at Darlene Court in the
blazing well-over 100 degree
temperatures.
Now that I've landed, it's
tough to get back out
in it. I'm sure you may
know what I'm talking
about?
Well, I hope that things
go well for you tonight
and this weekend.
Also, I'm wanting to sell
at least two of my listings
this weekend....Working
on it.....
Ciao My Friends....
Thursday, July 13, 2006
a joke to keep you enthusiastic today!
A woman walked into the
kitchen to find her husband
stalking aroundwith a
fly swatter.
"What are you doing?"
She asked.
"Hunting Flies"
He responded.
"Oh. Killing any?"
She asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 Females,"
he replied.
Intrigued, she asked.
"How can you tell?"
He responded,
"3 were on a beer can,
2 were on the phone."
**compliments of Jeannettie,
Thanks Jeannettie!!
Love You
kitchen to find her husband
stalking aroundwith a
fly swatter.
"What are you doing?"
She asked.
"Hunting Flies"
He responded.
"Oh. Killing any?"
She asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 Females,"
he replied.
Intrigued, she asked.
"How can you tell?"
He responded,
"3 were on a beer can,
2 were on the phone."
**compliments of Jeannettie,
Thanks Jeannettie!!
Love You
Thurs AM
Hi Everyone!!
How are you today?
It's almost Friday and I've been getting ready for my 40th birthday. (Wasn't going to mention it on here, but how could I not?)
Anyway, first bday lunch is tomorrow ~ a week early ~ and it goes from there.
Been trying to get tickets to see Kathy Griffin. She's playing in LA tonight thru Sat PM....One of my friends wants to take me for my birthday and I'd love to see her for my birthday. Anyway, we'll see if it's meant to be.
Got an offer on Loma Sola yesterday that I'm going to counter today. Looks as if it may come together, although it is contingent....
Work on the new leach lines started yesterday at Coca....which had closed last week.
Planted My St. Joseph statuette at Louise Street in SB yesterday. Updated the photos too, and got a key copy made, brought the fliers etc.....
Hope to sell a few listings this weekend....Showed Isadora Way yesterday too..well gotta get outta here...Have a good one!!
Todd
How are you today?
It's almost Friday and I've been getting ready for my 40th birthday. (Wasn't going to mention it on here, but how could I not?)
Anyway, first bday lunch is tomorrow ~ a week early ~ and it goes from there.
Been trying to get tickets to see Kathy Griffin. She's playing in LA tonight thru Sat PM....One of my friends wants to take me for my birthday and I'd love to see her for my birthday. Anyway, we'll see if it's meant to be.
Got an offer on Loma Sola yesterday that I'm going to counter today. Looks as if it may come together, although it is contingent....
Work on the new leach lines started yesterday at Coca....which had closed last week.
Planted My St. Joseph statuette at Louise Street in SB yesterday. Updated the photos too, and got a key copy made, brought the fliers etc.....
Hope to sell a few listings this weekend....Showed Isadora Way yesterday too..well gotta get outta here...Have a good one!!
Todd
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Forever Friendship
**got this from a friendand client, across the miles.
Nice Message & Cute Pic, too....
Thanks Deb in Florida!!
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your
life just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh
until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you
believe that there really
is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
that there really
is an unlocked door.
Just waiting for you
to open it.
This is Forever Friendship.
This is the sacred RED ROSE.
Just be nice & pass it on
....May we all be loved so much.
Monday, July 10, 2006
why are some people so unhappy?
I spoke with a Realtor whom
I just recently closed a transaction
with and they had the nerve
to say that I wasn't proactive
about something that happened
at the last minute.
First of all, the home would still
be on the market if it weren't for me!
Second, I took care of every detail
and so did my lender....I just don't
get it with some of these Realtors
who aren't even that experienced and
act like they rule the world.
Isn't it better to be nice?
What if they bring an offer on one of
my listings? Do you think or should I
tell My client about how they acted
on my last transaction with them?
Think Guys, Think!!
This agent has just been unhappy
and (a bit,um, b**chy) throughout
the transaction and it's a shame
they have to take their unhappiness
out on me...and my client.
Especially when we made it easy
for THEM AND THEIR CLIENTS!!!
Bad, Bad!
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Hope you're having a great day, Everyone!
Mine has been fairly productive so far.
Except of course, a Showing on Isadora
that was a "no show" ~ but it goes with the job, right?
and now trying to get some paperwork done!!
Wish me luck.....More later.
I just recently closed a transaction
with and they had the nerve
to say that I wasn't proactive
about something that happened
at the last minute.
First of all, the home would still
be on the market if it weren't for me!
Second, I took care of every detail
and so did my lender....I just don't
get it with some of these Realtors
who aren't even that experienced and
act like they rule the world.
Isn't it better to be nice?
What if they bring an offer on one of
my listings? Do you think or should I
tell My client about how they acted
on my last transaction with them?
Think Guys, Think!!
This agent has just been unhappy
and (a bit,um, b**chy) throughout
the transaction and it's a shame
they have to take their unhappiness
out on me...and my client.
Especially when we made it easy
for THEM AND THEIR CLIENTS!!!
Bad, Bad!
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
Hope you're having a great day, Everyone!
Mine has been fairly productive so far.
Except of course, a Showing on Isadora
that was a "no show" ~ but it goes with the job, right?
and now trying to get some paperwork done!!
Wish me luck.....More later.
Friday, July 7, 2006
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