Here are this weeks Top 20 Travelzoo Deals.....I have been to the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa and it's a very peaceful and upscale facility...pretty much right on the sand of the beach there, and in the city that "The Birds" was filmed.
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TOP 20 DEALS * -- JANUARY 31, 2007
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$99 & up -- Las Vegas 2-Night Packages from Across the U.S.
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281194
Source: US Airways Vacations
$599 -- Paris in Spring: 4 Nights & Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281144
Source: Gate 1 Travel
$99 -- Top-Rated Santa Fe Resort, 60% OFF
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101280557
Source: La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
$119 & up -- Fly to Hawaii from Across the U.S. (each way)http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281074
Source: ATA Airlines
$579 -- 7-Night Caribbean "5 Star" Cruise
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281321
Source: CruiseBrothers.com
$469 -- Bahamas All-Inclusive Wyndham Getaway w/Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281111
Source: CheapCaribbean.com
$119 -- Downtown Philadelphia 4-Star Hotel
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101280561
Source: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
$99 -- Newly Renovated Cozumel Resort, All-Inclusive
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281067
Source: BookIt.com
$199-$225 -- Scandinavia & Europe from Seattle (each way)http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281139
Source: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
$79 -- Washington D.C.-Area Hotel w/Parking & Breakfast
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281071
Source: The Virginian Suites
$529 -- Los Cabos 4-Star All-Inclusive Getaway w/Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281163
Source: Vacations For Less
$439-$489 -- New Zealand or Australia from NYC (each way)http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281217
Source: Air Tahiti Nui
$75 -- Boston-Area Hotel incl. $20 Gas Card
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281160
Source: Bedford Glen Hotel
$63 & up -- Nationwide Airfare Sale; Travel into May (R/T)http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281125
Source: Orbitz
$99 -- Myrtle Beach 2-Bedroom Villa at Half-OFF
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101280814
Source: Sheraton Broadway Plantation
$999 -- Business Class to Paris (R/T, incl. Taxes)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281140
Source: L'Avion
$169 -- Bahamas 2-Night Cruise (ALL taxes included!)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101280598
Source: Imperial Majesty Cruise Line
$129 -- Top-Rated California Oceanfront Resort w/Extras
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101280567
Source: Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa
$196 -- Maui: 1-Bedroom Suite at Beachfront Resort
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281010
Source: ResortQuest Hawaii
$1299 -- China 3-City Package: 8 Nights, Tours & Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101281189
Source: smarTours
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
a french cafe to try in Pas
Hi There!
Happy Day to you!
Hope you're staying warm out in this gray weather.
Here's a cafe that I tried out for the first time recently...it's a nice place, great area, good food and nice service, too......etc.
(kiss kiss)
Enjoy!!
Todd
Pic: Here is Papa and Elaina at the popular show....does he look excited to you?
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
big brother watching, who me?
yup, he's watching everyone, isn't he?
hope you're enjoying your rainy (in some areas of Southern California) Tuesday afternoon...
here's something to think about while at work:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/tools/ept/careerArticlesPost.html?post=22
hope you're enjoying your rainy (in some areas of Southern California) Tuesday afternoon...
here's something to think about while at work:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/tools/ept/careerArticlesPost.html?post=22
Monday, January 29, 2007
covershot
HERE IS THE PROPOSED COVER SHOT FOR THE BROKER AGENT MAGAZINE....
Won't know what they used from the shoot until it comes out.
Thanks for your support, Everyone!!!
lunch last week
had lunch with a few of my favorite people last week.
Thanks for a wonderful lunch, Jessica, Efrain and Rene!!
resume writing and job hunting
interesting tidbits while job hunting/resume writing/etc.
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/tools/ept/careerArticlesPost.html?post=26
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/tools/ept/careerArticlesPost.html?post=26
Inland Empire May See Some Foreclosure Activity
I'm getting alot of inquiries right now for foreclosures....here's an article that I had a few entries ago.....although we may see them, right now it's not real apparent yet if there will be lots or if many of the "notice of defaults" will refinance and get themselves safely out of trouble.
Hope you had a great weekend.
Had a listing appointment this weekend for a few properties....I hope to be able to be of service to my clients.
Got a few new pics that I'll be posting....
here's one of Sunnybrook's pond....it's currently listed For Sale for $670,000.
(you can find more pics of it on my website under 'my listings' tab)
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Housing Slump ~ Sunday ~ Stay Warm!!
Good Day Everyone!!
Hope your Sunday (*and weekend) has been GREAT!!
Here's an article that I found today: (interesting how it's difficult to sift through all the information that we get....nevertheless, I still feel we may be in one of our best markets yet!!)
Bring on the housing slump
...and here's another article which you may find interesting:
Educators graduate to home ownership
Hope your Sunday (*and weekend) has been GREAT!!
Here's an article that I found today: (interesting how it's difficult to sift through all the information that we get....nevertheless, I still feel we may be in one of our best markets yet!!)
Bring on the housing slump
...and here's another article which you may find interesting:
Educators graduate to home ownership
Friday, January 26, 2007
Happy Friday!! Foreclosures on the Rise article...
Good Morning and Hope you have a great day and weekend...just ironed my shirt and am showering and preparing for my day....Here's an article on recent foreclosure activity in California.....Ciao Ciao, Todd
Foreclosure activity hits highest level in 8 years in state
Foreclosure activity hits highest level in 8 years in state
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
weather good, breakthrough in communications
Hi!!
Oh, before I forget, it was great to see you today, Glenn ~ Richard, please tell him that was nice of him to say, "Hi".
Ok, I'm really, really excited about the weather tomorrow and a recent breakthrough that I had in my communicating. It has happened pretty much the past 7 days or so and today, BAMM....The realization hit me! Thanks for all of you who have put up with my long windedness at times, and also for your being in my life to assist me with making a living, my work, my personal life, learning more about families and what they're about, and so much more. Thanx very much for your support!!
Todd
Redlands makes the news!!
today I began missing my convertible!!
there it is in the background with the soft black top on.
onwards and upwards, right?
A New Marketing Tool...I'm Taking a Poll, Please Participate!! ;)
Hi There!!
Good Morning...I'm thinking to order these magnets with tips on eating, safety tips and healthy food tips. I've included them in pics so you can see. Which would you find more useful??
Thanks for participating!!
Please feel free to email me your response at todd.picconi@yahoo.com
GRAZIE MILLE!!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
it's all about juggling.....MY OCD IS TAKING OVER TONIGHT!! HELP ;0
multi-tasking right now and loving it!
Have my music station on and really groovin' to it!
how was your day?
My sister, Yvette, and I got to spend a few moments together today at Ontario Mills...then got stuck in Costco way longer than I expected, trying to find the items that were in my passport booklet to take advantage of the savings.....
Have a headache right now,and not going to let it stop me.
Cleaning out my closet, doing multiple loads of laundry and even replacing hooks in my closet, if it works....to try to organize it better//////it's all about the look///neat and clean!! AND IT FEELS SO GOOD WHEN IT'S NEAT AND CLEAN, DOESN'T IT?!!!
Here's a pic I found from Christmas time with Santa....at the fashion show....before it, I think?
Fast Facts
Calif. median home price - November 06:
$555,290
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by
C.A.R. region November 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,083,000
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by
C.A.R. region November 06:
High Desert $332,340
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index -
Third Quarter 06:24 percent
(Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 1/11:
30-yr. fixed: 6.21%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.96%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.44%; Fees/points: 0.5%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
Calif. median home price - November 06:
$555,290
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by
C.A.R. region November 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,083,000
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by
C.A.R. region November 06:
High Desert $332,340
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index -
Third Quarter 06:24 percent
(Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 1/11:
30-yr. fixed: 6.21%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.96%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.44%; Fees/points: 0.5%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY RISES IN MOST STATES
The number of foreclosure filings across the nation exceeded 100,000 for the fifth consecutive month in December, with foreclosure activity up year-ago levels in all but 13 states, according to RealtyTrac's "December 2006 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report."
In California, monthly foreclosures were down 34.4 percent from November but up nearly 65 percent from December 2005.
Rising interest rates on adjustable-rate mortgages and slower home sales continue to impact foreclosure activity throughout the U.S., according to the report.
The national foreclosure rate in December 2006 was one new filing for every 1,055 households.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
The number of foreclosure filings across the nation exceeded 100,000 for the fifth consecutive month in December, with foreclosure activity up year-ago levels in all but 13 states, according to RealtyTrac's "December 2006 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report."
In California, monthly foreclosures were down 34.4 percent from November but up nearly 65 percent from December 2005.
Rising interest rates on adjustable-rate mortgages and slower home sales continue to impact foreclosure activity throughout the U.S., according to the report.
The national foreclosure rate in December 2006 was one new filing for every 1,055 households.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
CALIFORNIA HOUSING SHORTAGE TO CONTINUE IN 2007
Housing production in the Golden State is expected to remain at "normal" levels this year, with home builders producing 155,000 to 170,000 units by the end of 2007, according to the "2007 Housing Forecast" released by the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Approximately 70 percent of the housing permits issued are expected to be for single-family homes, while the remaining housing starts will be apartments and condominiums.Though the pace of new construction is likely to exceed production levels from the 1990s through 2001, the forecasted starts will fall short of the state's total demand for housing.
"We need to be building about 240,000 new homes, condos, and apartments a year to meet the need for housing. The problem is that we need new homes in all price ranges, and given the ever-rising fees and constraints on housing, it's all but impossible to meet the need in the entry-level market, where the need's the greatest," said CBIA Chief Economist Alan Nevin.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
Housing production in the Golden State is expected to remain at "normal" levels this year, with home builders producing 155,000 to 170,000 units by the end of 2007, according to the "2007 Housing Forecast" released by the California Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Approximately 70 percent of the housing permits issued are expected to be for single-family homes, while the remaining housing starts will be apartments and condominiums.Though the pace of new construction is likely to exceed production levels from the 1990s through 2001, the forecasted starts will fall short of the state's total demand for housing.
"We need to be building about 240,000 new homes, condos, and apartments a year to meet the need for housing. The problem is that we need new homes in all price ranges, and given the ever-rising fees and constraints on housing, it's all but impossible to meet the need in the entry-level market, where the need's the greatest," said CBIA Chief Economist Alan Nevin.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
UPTREND IN BUILDER CONFIDENCE CONTINUES
Buoyed by improved buyer demand, the confidence level of the nation's home builders continued its slow but steady climb in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
The seasonally adjusted HMI stands at 35 this month, up two points from December and at its highest level since July 2006. An HMI below 50 indicates more builders view sales conditions as poor versus good."The same factors that were evident at the end of 2006 continue to hold true in today's housing market â€" improving affordability measures, strengthening consumer assessments of home buying conditions and an upswing in applications for mortgages to buy homes," said NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders.
"Builders are starting to see that the worst is behind them and that buying conditions have improved to the point that greater optimism is warranted."Two of the three HMI components increased this month.
The components measuring current sales of single-family homes and buyer traffic each gained three points to 36 and 26, respectively, while the component gauging sales expectations remained unchanged at 49. Builder confidence improved or remained unchanged across the country in January, according to the report.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
Buoyed by improved buyer demand, the confidence level of the nation's home builders continued its slow but steady climb in January, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
The seasonally adjusted HMI stands at 35 this month, up two points from December and at its highest level since July 2006. An HMI below 50 indicates more builders view sales conditions as poor versus good."The same factors that were evident at the end of 2006 continue to hold true in today's housing market â€" improving affordability measures, strengthening consumer assessments of home buying conditions and an upswing in applications for mortgages to buy homes," said NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders.
"Builders are starting to see that the worst is behind them and that buying conditions have improved to the point that greater optimism is warranted."Two of the three HMI components increased this month.
The components measuring current sales of single-family homes and buyer traffic each gained three points to 36 and 26, respectively, while the component gauging sales expectations remained unchanged at 49. Builder confidence improved or remained unchanged across the country in January, according to the report.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 17th, 2007.
ELBERT
Here is a puppy, he's big I know, that I met at the fashion show that I did in December....
Thank You, Mary Ann for the pic and training Elbert to "be of service"!!
HE'S A VERY GOOD BOY!!
(I believe he's going to be a seeing eye dog)
Some Neat Personalized Crafts....
www.SugarPlumCrafts.com
My friend got me a little ceramic plant holder in the shape of a home, with a welcome sign and everything that said "Picconi" at the top...very cool...Although they don't have this item on the website, that I can see, you may want to inquire with them for whatever cool crafts you're looking for?
Here is their email:
plumcrazy@sugarplumcrafts.com
**Note: There will be an arts & crafts festival at the Pomona Fairplex, Bldg #8
On April 7 & 8
THANKS STEFANI!!
My friend got me a little ceramic plant holder in the shape of a home, with a welcome sign and everything that said "Picconi" at the top...very cool...Although they don't have this item on the website, that I can see, you may want to inquire with them for whatever cool crafts you're looking for?
Here is their email:
plumcrazy@sugarplumcrafts.com
**Note: There will be an arts & crafts festival at the Pomona Fairplex, Bldg #8
On April 7 & 8
THANKS STEFANI!!
Midnight Snacks for the Insomniac
Cleaning out my old files, that I've been holding to put on here....
Here is another article that you may find interesting:
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/agingridge/4056/midnight-snacks-for-the-insomniac
Here is another article that you may find interesting:
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/agingridge/4056/midnight-snacks-for-the-insomniac
SoCal home prices rose slightly in December as sales fell
Above is a link to an article that I got last week....
;)
Above is a link to an article that I got last week....
;)
Oscar Nominations
Good Morning to you....
Got up early this am and found the Oscar 2007 Nominations.....
Here is the link to view the Nominees:
http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/news/associatedpress/20070123/1020.html
Have a great day!!
Todd
Got up early this am and found the Oscar 2007 Nominations.....
Here is the link to view the Nominees:
http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/news/associatedpress/20070123/1020.html
Have a great day!!
Todd
Monday, January 22, 2007
Working Out....New Year's Resolution slowly intact ;)
Got my workout in today (a run to Italy ~ it felt like!)
Following up on some loose ends
Trying to settle in for the night
To more loose ends
May work out of my home
Or office....not even sure at this point? LOL
Maybe I'll treat myself to a movie?
Whatever you end up doing tonight
Hope it's a GREAT EVENING, MY FRIEND!!
Todd
Following up on some loose ends
Trying to settle in for the night
To more loose ends
May work out of my home
Or office....not even sure at this point? LOL
Maybe I'll treat myself to a movie?
Whatever you end up doing tonight
Hope it's a GREAT EVENING, MY FRIEND!!
Todd
Great Advice...
Sorry this one is hard to read....couldn't get it spaced better, but great information!!
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!
Todd
ATTORNEY'S ADVICE -- NO CHARGE
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED." 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!). You can add it if it is necessary but, if you have it printed, anyone can get it. 4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards, etc.. Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know. 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll-free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all (I never even thought to do this.). 7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks. Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc, has been stolen: 1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 3.) Trains Union : 1- 800-680-7289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone.
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!
Todd
ATTORNEY'S ADVICE -- NO CHARGE
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED." 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!). You can add it if it is necessary but, if you have it printed, anyone can get it. 4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, Social Security number, credit cards, etc.. Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know. 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll-free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all (I never even thought to do this.). 7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks. Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc, has been stolen: 1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 3.) Trains Union : 1- 800-680-7289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone.
Travelzoo's Top 20 Travel Deals...
$159 & up -- Fly to Europe from 19 Cities; Stay for FREE
Source: British Airways
$111 -- Vancouver 5-Diamond Waterfront Hotel
Source: Pan Pacific Vancouver
$69 -- Las Vegas from Washington D.C. (each way)
Source: JetBlue Airways
$499 -- 7 & 8-Night Cruises to the Caribbean & Mexico
Source: Norwegian Cruise Line
$199 -- NYC or Boston from Los Angeles (R/T), Last-Minute
Source: American Airlines
$69 -- Lake Tahoe Casino Resort w/Upgrade & Extras
Source: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
$599 -- Aruba 5-Night Beachfront Vacation w/Air
Source: CheapCaribbean.com
$155 -- Las Vegas 2-Night Package from L.A. (incl. Taxes)http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?ld=101278811
Source: Orbitz
$75 -- San Francisco Boutique Hotel thru March
Source: Hotel Metropolis
$165 -- Hawaii 1-Bedroom Villa on Upscale Golf Course
Source: ResortQuest Hawaii
$1199 -- London, Paris & Rome in Spring: 9 Nights & Air
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$183 -- Los Cabos from L.A. (Roundtrip), Last-Minute
Source: American Airlines
$399 -- Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive Pkg. from 30+ Cities
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$104 -- California Oceanview Inn w/FREE Wine Tasting
Source: The Inn at the Tides
$325 -- Hawaii 3-Night Getaway w/Air
Source: Pleasant Holidays
$129 -- Orlando Resort: 1-Bedroom Suite w/3rd Night FREE
Source: Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn
$999 -- 7-Night Mediterranean 'Jewel' of a Cruise in Summer
Source: CruiseBrothers.com
$119 -- Top-Rated Boston Hotel through March, 40% OFF
Source: The Lenox
$90 -- Ski the Berkshires: 2-Night Package incl. Lift Ticket
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FREE -- 1,000,000 Airline Seats on 70+ Routes in Asia
Source: AirAsia
Friday, January 19, 2007
Notes on a Scandal....
I was fortunate to see "Notes on a Scandal" recently and wow!!
I mean, WOW!!
CREEPY at times, Surprising at others, Sexy in many sections.....and
what I enjoyed most was VERY WELL DEVELOPED STORYLINE,
SUPER ACTING (can it get better than Judi and Cate??)
and deliciously surprising....in a spooky kind of way.
It's hard to believe there are people out there
sometimes who are really interesting, yet manipulative,
yet coy, yet the innocence of some can be so disarming
that you may get surprised by what comes out of them...
or how they treat you, or what they really meant when
they said something to you, or invited you somewhere.
DELICIOUSLY FRIGHTENING!!
You'll have to see the movie to see what I mean.
I RECOMMEND IT!!
I mean, WOW!!
CREEPY at times, Surprising at others, Sexy in many sections.....and
what I enjoyed most was VERY WELL DEVELOPED STORYLINE,
SUPER ACTING (can it get better than Judi and Cate??)
and deliciously surprising....in a spooky kind of way.
It's hard to believe there are people out there
sometimes who are really interesting, yet manipulative,
yet coy, yet the innocence of some can be so disarming
that you may get surprised by what comes out of them...
or how they treat you, or what they really meant when
they said something to you, or invited you somewhere.
DELICIOUSLY FRIGHTENING!!
You'll have to see the movie to see what I mean.
I RECOMMEND IT!!
My New Brochure and Picconi Makes The Cover!!! read on....
Here are pages 1 & 2 of my NEW SUNNYBROOK FLIER!!
I LOVE THEM and am so excited to share this with you!
Hope it helps me sell this lovely home, too.
Open House this Sunday 1-4pm.....if you're wanting a "Todd Baked Cookie" LOL
In other news, I did my photo shoot for the magazine yesterday and I guess it's official...I will be on the cover of the March, 2007 issue of Broker Agent News!! The week has been such a blur, that I'm not even sure if I've already told you....(so if I have, sorry, not trying to be repetitive about it)....it HAS pretty much consumed my week this week, and I'm glad it did. Are you kidding?? This was the chance of a lifetime for me and even the chance of a career, actually. So, "Thank You" to Albert and Christa Ramirez, it's publishers, for making this "once-in-a-lifetime" possible for me. And, Yes, I'm ready for my next cover.
I will try to put the story on here, but need to check with the publishers first, for copyright reasons....it may only be available from the actual article?? NOT QUITE SURE ABOUT THIS?
I ordered a few reprints, well actually 1,000 so if you'd like one, there's one that will have your name on it.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR your very kind support and I hope to soon be venting a bit of gossip or issues on here....
Ciao Ciao and Enjoy Your Weekend!!!
Your Real Estate Professional,
Todd
Here is my "New Four Page Brochure" that I did for my listing in UPLAND ON SUNNYBROOK AVENUE. This is the first time that I've ever done one of these and although it was a bit of work, trying to get it all worked out (life is in the details, right?? whoever said that was a very bright individual!!!), it is so worth it.
If you know anyone looking for a handsome home that has virtually everything done already and is in AN OUT OF THIS WORLD, UPLAND LOCATION, PLEASE SEND THEM MY WAY, Or at least TOWARDS SUNNYBROOK!!
I am going to have to put pages 1 and 2 on the next entry....
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Sierra Madre Fire Station No. 2 FOR SALE...
Well, interestingly enough, here is the inside and outside of a fire station that I previewed recently "For Sale" in the beautiful city of Sierra Madre....thinking that it would make a great "Loft Style" home for somebody.
You can see the front doors from the inside have a cool effect and also the inside of the bathroom, or what's left of it. The drains had been blocked by the city and it's the city who is selling it. There are approximately 7 offers on it and the offers were due yesterday.
I don't have an offer on it....thought you may enjoy seeing the pics.....sorry there are no firemen for you to see...lol
IKEA.....HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?
This past weekend I was able to get to Ikea....and do a little "looking around".....I can't believe some of their prices were incredibly low!!
While there, I visited the cafeteria/restaurant, and had the best spumoni layered piece of ice cream cake!! YUMMMM...
Here are a few pics of me while in there.....cracking myself up, I know.
Madonna
at the Dave Letterman Show....
Shot of Madonna posing with kids at the screening of her new movie....
I will have to write in my journal at some point today...
Hi There!!
Hope you're enjoying this seemingly colder and colder day!
The sky is turning gray here in the IE and I'm hoping it won't rain until after 6pm or so.
Have been busily working on details, lunch with my friend, Stef, and now preparing for an appointment tonight.
Thought my astrological forecast for today was interesting:
Dear Todd,
Here is your horoscope
for Wednesday, January 17:
The smallest efforts you make can add up. Conversely, all the efforts that you don't make add up too -- in the negative column. Ten minutes of walking a day, ten minutes of writing -- these turn into major accomplishments.
Have a great rest of the day and evening, everyone!!
My Best,
Todd
Hope you're enjoying this seemingly colder and colder day!
The sky is turning gray here in the IE and I'm hoping it won't rain until after 6pm or so.
Have been busily working on details, lunch with my friend, Stef, and now preparing for an appointment tonight.
Thought my astrological forecast for today was interesting:
Dear Todd,
Here is your horoscope
for Wednesday, January 17:
The smallest efforts you make can add up. Conversely, all the efforts that you don't make add up too -- in the negative column. Ten minutes of walking a day, ten minutes of writing -- these turn into major accomplishments.
Have a great rest of the day and evening, everyone!!
My Best,
Todd
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Isabela and Israel......they're great kids!!
Hi There again!!
Wanted to share Isabela and Israel with you......the first time I met Isabela, she was inside her Mom's (Andrea's) tummy still....How quickly they grow, eh?
I can tell you that they're good kids and lucky to have parents who are good to them.
Have a good day!!
Wanted to share Isabela and Israel with you......the first time I met Isabela, she was inside her Mom's (Andrea's) tummy still....How quickly they grow, eh?
I can tell you that they're good kids and lucky to have parents who are good to them.
Have a good day!!
Housing Bubble....Picconi gets Interviewed Yesterday!
CLICK ABOVE for a recent article on the market....
In other news:
Met with the magazine yesterday that I'm in talks with, had my interview also (phone interview) with the writer of the story...oh, this is so exciting, sometimes, I almost can't take it.
LOL
Today, working from my satellite office in Pasadena and am headed out shortly....
Enjoy Tuesday!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!
Todd
Picture: Billboard in Barcelona.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Lighting.....Studio Fabricated Everything....LOL
Hi There!!
Thank You for coming by my Open House on Sunnybrook today!! It was great to see you. ;)
It was a successful Picconi Open House and I hope to have the home sold this week. I'm doing my four-sided new brochure on it and hope to have that done by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. We are caravan~ing the home this week!! Going to give away a $50 Gift Card to Starbucks to one of the Real Estate Professionals who visit the home. Drawing will be held just after we view it and before leaving the property....nothing like a little positive reinforcement to try to get people to remember my Upland Listing!! LOL
Here's an article that I found online today after my Open House....
Hope you enjoy your weekend, watch Desperate Housewives and have a Super Beginning of the week and hopefully a great day off tomorrow!!
Todd
Expert: Worst to come
Thank You for coming by my Open House on Sunnybrook today!! It was great to see you. ;)
It was a successful Picconi Open House and I hope to have the home sold this week. I'm doing my four-sided new brochure on it and hope to have that done by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. We are caravan~ing the home this week!! Going to give away a $50 Gift Card to Starbucks to one of the Real Estate Professionals who visit the home. Drawing will be held just after we view it and before leaving the property....nothing like a little positive reinforcement to try to get people to remember my Upland Listing!! LOL
Here's an article that I found online today after my Open House....
Hope you enjoy your weekend, watch Desperate Housewives and have a Super Beginning of the week and hopefully a great day off tomorrow!!
Todd
Expert: Worst to come
Saturday, January 13, 2007
interview will be Monday...
Hi There...and HAPPY SATURDAY.
ARE WE STILL COLD?
Hope you have a great weekend.
I'm having Open House On Sunnybrook tomorrow so if you'd like a warm cookie, please call me then come by, or just drop by.
The interview for the magazine is scheduled for this Monday......Then I believe they are having a photo shoot for this week....hope this all works out.....
Ciao for now...
ARE WE STILL COLD?
Hope you have a great weekend.
I'm having Open House On Sunnybrook tomorrow so if you'd like a warm cookie, please call me then come by, or just drop by.
The interview for the magazine is scheduled for this Monday......Then I believe they are having a photo shoot for this week....hope this all works out.....
Ciao for now...
Thursday, January 11, 2007
What's happening out there article; Sunnybrook slideshow; Hot off the Presses!!
Here's an article that I found in today's paper:
What is happening out there?
Also, here is my new listing in Upland, and the slide show is complete.
CHECK IT OUT!!
Click the following URL to see the Listing:
http://www.mrmlsmatrix.com/DE.asp?ID=293801956
OTHER NEWS TODAY AND HOT OFF THE PRESSES: (Hopefully!!)
Looks like I am being interviewed for an industry magazine....VERY EXCITING!! I am scared to discuss until I know it's really happening. Hope to be able to share all the details with you soon.
THANK YOU for YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
I L U N V M
What is happening out there?
Also, here is my new listing in Upland, and the slide show is complete.
CHECK IT OUT!!
Click the following URL to see the Listing:
http://www.mrmlsmatrix.com/DE.asp?ID=293801956
OTHER NEWS TODAY AND HOT OFF THE PRESSES: (Hopefully!!)
Looks like I am being interviewed for an industry magazine....VERY EXCITING!! I am scared to discuss until I know it's really happening. Hope to be able to share all the details with you soon.
THANK YOU for YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
I L U N V M
the most beautiful dream...
I just woke up and had the most
UNUSUAL DREAM....
went in and out of it a few times
that's what was amazing...
does the mind have the power to
repeatedly wake up, then go back
to sleep and return to the same dream?
I did twice!!
In the dream, everyone was so nice,
they were giving out Christmas presents
watching movies, the kids were behaved...
the adults seemed very comfortable
with themselves and their duties,
their ability to have fun,
(I saw my sister in it!)
and respect to their fellow human beings...
I recognized people from my community
and the area I work in....
it was one of the most beautiful dreams
I've had....and then I woke up, have to go
to work, and it all ended at the sound
of my alarm clock, as they were toasting
to happiness, health, & success!!
WOW!
Have an awesome day, everyone!!
Todd
some interesting California Real Estate Articles....
Pictured: Jean, Jennifer, Dan, Jordan (front) and Loma (far right)
CONGRATS LOMA ON YOUR NEW HOME!!
HOMEOWNERSHIP OUT OF REACH FOR WORKERS IN MANY U.S. METRO AREAS
Many American health care workers, including registered nurses and physical therapists, cannot afford to own a home in a majority of U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a joint study from the Center for Housing Policy and Homes for Working Families. The study, "Paycheck to Paycheck: Wages and the Cost of Housing in America," found that an annual income of $84,957 was needed to purchase a median-priced home of $248,000 during the third quarter of 2006.
With a median income of $37,127, licensed practical nurses are priced out of 187 of the 202 metropolitan areas included in the study. Additionally, registered nurses are priced out of 115 of 202 metro areas, while nursing aids and home health aides cannot afford to buy a home in any of the areas studied.
The analysis also found that housing affordability issues continue for other workers in the community, including police officers and teachers, who are priced out of 161 and 157 areas, respectively. Led by San Francisco, California metropolitan areas accounted for 23 of the 50 least affordable markets included in the report.
NATIONAL DATA SHOWS STEADY HOME SALES WILL CONTINUE
The decline in pending home sales from year ago levels continues to narrow, a sign that market stabilization will continue in the months ahead, according to a recent report from NAR.
The Association's 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, stood at 107.0 in November. A PHSI of 100 or more generally indicates a high level of home sales activity. Over the last five months, year-to-year declines in the PHSI have gradually fallen from 16 percent in July to 11.4 percent in November."
Because there is a stronger parallel between changes in the index from a year ago and the actual pace of home sales in coming months, the index is pointing toward fairly stable home sales in the near future," said NAR Chief Economist David Lereah.
"That is another indicator that home sales likely bottomed-out in September."The PHSI declined across the nation in November compared with the readings a year ago. On a regional basis, the PHSI was highest in the South, where it declined 8.9 percent to 121.6. In the West, the index fell 15.9 percent to 106.6. The PHSI also declined in the Midwest and Northeast regions, falling to 101.7 and 85.5, respectively.
Fast Facts
Calif. median home price -
November 06:
$555,290
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price
by C.A.R. region November 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,083,000
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price
by C.A.R. region November 06:
High Desert $332,340
(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Third Quarter 06:
24 percent
(Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 1/4:
30-yr. fixed: 6.18%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.94%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.42%; Fees/points: 0.6%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
All above articles taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated January 10, 2007.
The Right Diet? (article)
Did you know there's a "Cookie Diet"?
Me neither!!
If you're interested in a possible diet, click below....hope you find this interesting, I did.
http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/59076/the-right-diet
Me neither!!
If you're interested in a possible diet, click below....hope you find this interesting, I did.
http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/59076/the-right-diet
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
nice compliment
I received a compliment today in an email from one of my clients and it was sweet so had to share it with you......
We are trying to get the client's new property painted, so I had called my painter and asked him to do an incredible job, as my client's very detail-oriented....then let my client know and here's what they wrote back:
Thank you so much for everything Todd you’re the BEST.
You're Welcome and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Pic: Shopping in Cannes, France last Fall.
last weekend...
Hi There!!
I have had a knock out weekend, and yes, I'm about knocked out...haha
The winds have been incredible...skies clear and yet, there's still those winds!! Have had to make a trip down towards the Ontario Mills Mall and have postponed it because I know the winds are just going to be crazy there, along the 15 fwy.
Working on my new listing in Upland....It's on a street called, Sunnybrook. There ARE SO MANY UPGRADES ON THIS HOME, It's going to get a knockout (hopefully) four page full~color brochure just to spotlight it as best I can.
I managed to read a periodical that goes out exclusively to Realtors, and the forecast for the year, nationally speaking, is that's it's going to go up (prices) by 1.5%. This will vary from region to region. It mentioned areas of intense growth, such as the Inland Empire (I'm thinking?), will take a bit longer to adjust...by the end of the year, the article said, and then 2008 will be another year of increases....Not Bad if you really look at it all.
I hope that this year is a bountiful year for everyone in the real estate field.
I want to send out a "BIG THANK YOU" to my clients, friends and colleagues for their continued support and making it a pleasure and privilege to work in this field.
Hope you have a great week!!
My Best,
Todd
I have had a knock out weekend, and yes, I'm about knocked out...haha
The winds have been incredible...skies clear and yet, there's still those winds!! Have had to make a trip down towards the Ontario Mills Mall and have postponed it because I know the winds are just going to be crazy there, along the 15 fwy.
Working on my new listing in Upland....It's on a street called, Sunnybrook. There ARE SO MANY UPGRADES ON THIS HOME, It's going to get a knockout (hopefully) four page full~color brochure just to spotlight it as best I can.
I managed to read a periodical that goes out exclusively to Realtors, and the forecast for the year, nationally speaking, is that's it's going to go up (prices) by 1.5%. This will vary from region to region. It mentioned areas of intense growth, such as the Inland Empire (I'm thinking?), will take a bit longer to adjust...by the end of the year, the article said, and then 2008 will be another year of increases....Not Bad if you really look at it all.
I hope that this year is a bountiful year for everyone in the real estate field.
I want to send out a "BIG THANK YOU" to my clients, friends and colleagues for their continued support and making it a pleasure and privilege to work in this field.
Hope you have a great week!!
My Best,
Todd
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