Saturday, March 31, 2007
my photographer stopped by my Open House today
Hi There!
Wow!! Today while I had an Open House, my photographer stopped by because they saw my signs and I was so shocked. Even more shocked tonight when I checked my email and found these pics (and a few others which I'll share w/you later) from today while I showed him through the house he just said sit down there real quick or look off to your left....Thank You A!! I owe you one.
Price Reductions
Howdy!!
Hope your Saturday is flowing along nicely.
Last night was fortunate to have dinner at a past client's home....who bought the home as a repo (former narcotic) home from me about 7+ years ago and WOWEE!! She made it a masterpiece!!
Thank You B, M & M (plus R) for a great and wonderful evening!!
Today, two of my Sellers asked me to reduce their pricing on their homes....so
11555 Overland Drive is now SLASHED TO $640,000.
2677 Presidio Circle is now (this was reduced a few days ago) $520,000.
7625 Cartilla Avenue is now SLASHED TO $450,000.
These are all three very good homes....I know the Sellers and have asked all the important questions to know that they are...so if you know someone looking, please feel free to pass the information or my phone number along to them.
Celebrating a friend's birthday tonight and also tomorrow......(well, two different friends)...alot of my longtime friends have birthdays in March and April....
Whatever you do, hope you enjoy your evening and the rest of your weekend......I'm also working all weekend so I'm just a call away.
SMILE
Hope your Saturday is flowing along nicely.
Last night was fortunate to have dinner at a past client's home....who bought the home as a repo (former narcotic) home from me about 7+ years ago and WOWEE!! She made it a masterpiece!!
Thank You B, M & M (plus R) for a great and wonderful evening!!
Today, two of my Sellers asked me to reduce their pricing on their homes....so
11555 Overland Drive is now SLASHED TO $640,000.
2677 Presidio Circle is now (this was reduced a few days ago) $520,000.
7625 Cartilla Avenue is now SLASHED TO $450,000.
These are all three very good homes....I know the Sellers and have asked all the important questions to know that they are...so if you know someone looking, please feel free to pass the information or my phone number along to them.
Celebrating a friend's birthday tonight and also tomorrow......(well, two different friends)...alot of my longtime friends have birthdays in March and April....
Whatever you do, hope you enjoy your evening and the rest of your weekend......I'm also working all weekend so I'm just a call away.
SMILE
Friday, March 30, 2007
I will try....
Here was my horoscope for today:
It's a good time to scale back your ambitions -- temporarily -- and take stock of your current situation. The future will wait as you take care of the details that have passed you by. Your preparations will pay off.
It's a good time to scale back your ambitions -- temporarily -- and take stock of your current situation. The future will wait as you take care of the details that have passed you by. Your preparations will pay off.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Staging to Sell!!
Good Evening Everyone!!
Had a spectacular day, filled with excitement from nearly every angle. Got a few family minutes in too, although by telephone, it was a great thing.
I recently listed a home on 7th Street in Upland and the before and after pictures (after the staging process was complete) are remarkable!! The home is ready to sell now and the Sellers even reduced the price by $3K today, so we are moving.
Check out the pics if you get a chance....What a difference a week makes!!
Have a great night!
Todd
Had a spectacular day, filled with excitement from nearly every angle. Got a few family minutes in too, although by telephone, it was a great thing.
I recently listed a home on 7th Street in Upland and the before and after pictures (after the staging process was complete) are remarkable!! The home is ready to sell now and the Sellers even reduced the price by $3K today, so we are moving.
Check out the pics if you get a chance....What a difference a week makes!!
Have a great night!
Todd
Fast Facts for this week...
Calif. median home price - February 07: $564,700 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region February 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,000,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region February 07:High Desert $319,860 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/22:
30-yr. fixed: 6.16%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.90%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.40%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 28, 2007.
Consumers' Short-Term Outlook: Cautious (article)
After reaching a five-and-a-half year high in February, consumer confidence took a downward turn this month, largely affected by concerns about the short-term outlook, according to yesterday's report from The Conference Board. The organization's Consumer Confidence Index declined to 107.2 (1985=100) in March, down from 111.2 in February.
Also this month, the Present Situation Index increased to 137.6, while the Expectations Index declined to 86.9.According to the report, consumers remain positive about current economic conditions, but recent changes have created apprehension about the months ahead.
"The recent turmoil in financial markets coupled with the run-up in gasoline prices may have contributed to consumers' heightened sense of uncertainty and concern. The direction of both components over the next few months bears watching to determine whether this decline is just a bump in the road or something more substantial," said Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 28, 2007.
Also this month, the Present Situation Index increased to 137.6, while the Expectations Index declined to 86.9.According to the report, consumers remain positive about current economic conditions, but recent changes have created apprehension about the months ahead.
"The recent turmoil in financial markets coupled with the run-up in gasoline prices may have contributed to consumers' heightened sense of uncertainty and concern. The direction of both components over the next few months bears watching to determine whether this decline is just a bump in the road or something more substantial," said Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 28, 2007.
CA Home Sales Decrease 9.6% in Feb, 2007
The median price of an existing single-family home in California increased 5.7 percent in February and sales decreased 9.6 percent compared with the same period a year ago, C.A.R. recently reported. "Sales in February were at their highest level in eight months, posting their smallest year-to-year decline in 14 months," said C.A.R. President Colleen Badagliacco. "Next month's report could tell a different story since sales last year peaked in March. Looking forward, we are likely to see smaller year-to-year declines as we enter the traditional buying season.
Homes that are well maintained and are priced to reflect the realities of today's market will continue to sell."According to the report, the median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California during February was $564,700, a 5.7 percent increase over the revised $534,400 median for February 2006.
Also last month, closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 464,560 at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 9.6 percent compared with the sales pace recorded one year earlier and up 6.2 percent from home resale activity in January 2006.
"Statewide, the number of homes for sale increased slightly in February and remain just above the long-run average," said C.A.R. Vice President Leslie Appleton-Young. "The unsold inventory index stood at 8.8 months in February, compared with 8.3 months in January, with the San Francisco Bay Area continuing to experience leaner inventory levels compared with Southern California and the state as a whole."
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 28, 2007.
Homes that are well maintained and are priced to reflect the realities of today's market will continue to sell."According to the report, the median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California during February was $564,700, a 5.7 percent increase over the revised $534,400 median for February 2006.
Also last month, closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 464,560 at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 9.6 percent compared with the sales pace recorded one year earlier and up 6.2 percent from home resale activity in January 2006.
"Statewide, the number of homes for sale increased slightly in February and remain just above the long-run average," said C.A.R. Vice President Leslie Appleton-Young. "The unsold inventory index stood at 8.8 months in February, compared with 8.3 months in January, with the San Francisco Bay Area continuing to experience leaner inventory levels compared with Southern California and the state as a whole."
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 28, 2007.
a serious compliment
was @ a group function tonight and got home and found this in my email from someone who was there.....it was anonymous....Thank You whoever you are!!!
stunning smile! not that the rest of you isn't fine, but that smile could light up a room. thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
stunning smile! not that the rest of you isn't fine, but that smile could light up a room. thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
keep the passion for lovemaking/keep it good ;)
I am glad I don't need a gardener....was looking at the yard today when I got home from work and thought, that will just take a few minutes soon....how was your day?
got a listing of mine ready for showings in the next few days today
and hoping to sell it soon.
just heard something today that made me think, hmmmmm
it was "keep the passion for lovemaking"....
I have been trying to communicate a bit in code I think the past week or so and I hope to be finished soon. Just been adjusting to a few things and in this everchanging marketplace, adjusting there as well...lots of adjustments right now. I am thankful for things the way they are right now.
We're one floor away from each other in this skyscraper called life.
(something else that I just thought of).....Thanks R for the fun!!
Today was a day where my mind went into overload. And now I'm grateful to feel sane again and relaxed. Tomorrow is another day and I will persist until I succeed.
Keep it simple, keep it good.
Night!!
got a listing of mine ready for showings in the next few days today
and hoping to sell it soon.
just heard something today that made me think, hmmmmm
it was "keep the passion for lovemaking"....
I have been trying to communicate a bit in code I think the past week or so and I hope to be finished soon. Just been adjusting to a few things and in this everchanging marketplace, adjusting there as well...lots of adjustments right now. I am thankful for things the way they are right now.
We're one floor away from each other in this skyscraper called life.
(something else that I just thought of).....Thanks R for the fun!!
Today was a day where my mind went into overload. And now I'm grateful to feel sane again and relaxed. Tomorrow is another day and I will persist until I succeed.
Keep it simple, keep it good.
Night!!
Quote for today
" Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away! "
EXHAUSTED
Just got off the phone with one of my clients and had to cancel my appointment for today.
I have spent the past few hours, actually about 2.5 hours working on trying to work with a client of mine who is having to make some very stressful, difficult decisions right now.
I wished it were easier for them (and myself), but with a market like this, just before tax season is ending, these things happen.
Things will get better. I had to cancel my day though as I can't even move or think right now.
Here's to taking care of Toddy too....HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY!!
I have spent the past few hours, actually about 2.5 hours working on trying to work with a client of mine who is having to make some very stressful, difficult decisions right now.
I wished it were easier for them (and myself), but with a market like this, just before tax season is ending, these things happen.
Things will get better. I had to cancel my day though as I can't even move or think right now.
Here's to taking care of Toddy too....HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY!!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
a Better Memory for us all....
here's an article that looked interesting.....hope I have the chance to read it as well.
Here you go:
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/2169/paving-the-way-for-memory-lane
it's windy out tonight, so be careful!!!
Here you go:
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/2169/paving-the-way-for-memory-lane
it's windy out tonight, so be careful!!!
Thank You
Tuesday night at Picconi's....LOL
Was reminded tonight when I got home how grateful that I am for where I am and what I have. Just hit me as I was walking to be sure that I had closed the garage door on my way in....
Wrote an offer today for a condo in Covina...this will be exciting...hope it works out. My client really deserves and needs it to provide a safe place for her and her two kids, so here's hoping that it works out for them as well.
Had a few minutes to run through Bed, Bath & Beyond today and had to contemplate how much to spend for a new ironing board and if I really would be doing my own ironing in the future. Went ahead and sprung for a new board and iron and I look forward to hopefully being able to use them to press my shirts, pants and whatever else I can get my hands on....NOT!!
Ironed my shirts last week and found it actually to make me feel good, so today pressed on while they were totalling the purchase, which ended up being over $100.
Ran into a few fellow Realtors yesterday while lunching at Saffron's in Ontario. It was a very nice lunch, with a friend who was passing through my area, and also got to meet the Supervisor (the new one) at the Daily Bulletin, and meet a few friends who I used to work with @ Coldwell Banker, now Weichert Realtors ~ Foothill Properties...hope that I spelled it right! Rob and Dee, it was GREAT meeting you!! Linda, so nice to see you again after all these years! (going on 8!)..and meet your son, Tony, too.
My friend was headed into LA for a design show that starts tomorrow in West Hollywood at the Pacific Design Center..hope that's right! He was happy to try the restaurant out with me and it was a chance to catchup on things.....meanwhile, feeding each other ideas that help our respective businesses.....So yeah, it was a good lunch!!
I am drying clothes right now, contemplating if I will do anymore open houses these days ~ it doesn't seem to be helping, really.
Talked with my sign company today and got quotes for finally new Open House Signs!! Hope I can figure out a design for them, etc.
Enjoying my favorite little snack tonight ~ Baguette slices (bread) topped with Pepperjack cheese (or Jalapeno as Trader Joe's calls it!) and a slice of red onion on top of it, baked until the cheese has melted and some Roma Tomato slices with a little glass of red wine, which was courtesy of Steve and Erica for my birthday....Chateau Madonna is what the bottle said and it was courtesy of S & E from The Wine Tailor in Rancho Cucamonga....Yum! It is spicy and from Veneto, which is an Italian way to say the Venetian region of Italy. "Thank You" S & E!!!
Got a good jog in today, (and some weightlifting too!!) after going to do a go-see on a property in San Antonio Heights that I may soon be hired to sell...the previous Realtors (there were two of them) had it priced WAY TOO HIGH.....No wonder it hadn't sold. I told them what I thought and hope to hear back with a go ahead tomorrow.
Ran about 2.7 miles in 24 minutes, not too shabby for an old man like me....hehe. Then went to stock up on Trader Joe's groceries....I'm lucky to make it in there twice monthly...so that was fun. Felt good that I was buying healthy things and did manage to sneak a few sweets in as well, although even the cashier missed them when we talked about eating healthy and also eating sweets.....then she quickly saw them and Todd was caught!! It's fine, I'm fine with it.
My fat content in my body according to my scale is approaching the lowest it's been for a while, so happy about that. Although I do have a reason I'm not eating as much. Work is very stressful right now trying to figure out what's really best for my clients, and there's barely a moment for me to breathe in between the phone and appointments...so yah, felt lucky to make it to the gym and grocery shopping today.
Drying clothes that I stuck in the washer today between appointments and obligations that I had and still have a bit of work to do tonight....so will try to get a bit more done and then of course shower...and get some R & R in. (hopefully 8 hours tonight!!!)
Well, hope you had the kind of day that you'd like to have and that your evening is even sweeter. Good Night, my friend(s).
Was reminded tonight when I got home how grateful that I am for where I am and what I have. Just hit me as I was walking to be sure that I had closed the garage door on my way in....
Wrote an offer today for a condo in Covina...this will be exciting...hope it works out. My client really deserves and needs it to provide a safe place for her and her two kids, so here's hoping that it works out for them as well.
Had a few minutes to run through Bed, Bath & Beyond today and had to contemplate how much to spend for a new ironing board and if I really would be doing my own ironing in the future. Went ahead and sprung for a new board and iron and I look forward to hopefully being able to use them to press my shirts, pants and whatever else I can get my hands on....NOT!!
Ironed my shirts last week and found it actually to make me feel good, so today pressed on while they were totalling the purchase, which ended up being over $100.
Ran into a few fellow Realtors yesterday while lunching at Saffron's in Ontario. It was a very nice lunch, with a friend who was passing through my area, and also got to meet the Supervisor (the new one) at the Daily Bulletin, and meet a few friends who I used to work with @ Coldwell Banker, now Weichert Realtors ~ Foothill Properties...hope that I spelled it right! Rob and Dee, it was GREAT meeting you!! Linda, so nice to see you again after all these years! (going on 8!)..and meet your son, Tony, too.
My friend was headed into LA for a design show that starts tomorrow in West Hollywood at the Pacific Design Center..hope that's right! He was happy to try the restaurant out with me and it was a chance to catchup on things.....meanwhile, feeding each other ideas that help our respective businesses.....So yeah, it was a good lunch!!
I am drying clothes right now, contemplating if I will do anymore open houses these days ~ it doesn't seem to be helping, really.
Talked with my sign company today and got quotes for finally new Open House Signs!! Hope I can figure out a design for them, etc.
Enjoying my favorite little snack tonight ~ Baguette slices (bread) topped with Pepperjack cheese (or Jalapeno as Trader Joe's calls it!) and a slice of red onion on top of it, baked until the cheese has melted and some Roma Tomato slices with a little glass of red wine, which was courtesy of Steve and Erica for my birthday....Chateau Madonna is what the bottle said and it was courtesy of S & E from The Wine Tailor in Rancho Cucamonga....Yum! It is spicy and from Veneto, which is an Italian way to say the Venetian region of Italy. "Thank You" S & E!!!
Got a good jog in today, (and some weightlifting too!!) after going to do a go-see on a property in San Antonio Heights that I may soon be hired to sell...the previous Realtors (there were two of them) had it priced WAY TOO HIGH.....No wonder it hadn't sold. I told them what I thought and hope to hear back with a go ahead tomorrow.
Ran about 2.7 miles in 24 minutes, not too shabby for an old man like me....hehe. Then went to stock up on Trader Joe's groceries....I'm lucky to make it in there twice monthly...so that was fun. Felt good that I was buying healthy things and did manage to sneak a few sweets in as well, although even the cashier missed them when we talked about eating healthy and also eating sweets.....then she quickly saw them and Todd was caught!! It's fine, I'm fine with it.
My fat content in my body according to my scale is approaching the lowest it's been for a while, so happy about that. Although I do have a reason I'm not eating as much. Work is very stressful right now trying to figure out what's really best for my clients, and there's barely a moment for me to breathe in between the phone and appointments...so yah, felt lucky to make it to the gym and grocery shopping today.
Drying clothes that I stuck in the washer today between appointments and obligations that I had and still have a bit of work to do tonight....so will try to get a bit more done and then of course shower...and get some R & R in. (hopefully 8 hours tonight!!!)
Well, hope you had the kind of day that you'd like to have and that your evening is even sweeter. Good Night, my friend(s).
Monday, March 26, 2007
Quote for the week...
"Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are."
- August W. Hare (1792-1834) British cleric
- August W. Hare (1792-1834) British cleric
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Spring's Newsletter is almost done....
I have had a fairly successful and productive day. Met with a client today...then showed Cartilla several times actually. Organized, organized, organized. Tried to put better systems in place to streamline the way that I do business. (Thank You to the clients who helped with this!! Especially Rene & Mike!!) Got to catch up with a few people that I rarely get the pleasure to speak with....and am printing the "rough draft" as I type this entry of my Spring Newsletter.
Also, took a few pics while out and about of one of my favorite doggie friends, Amber. Isn't she GORGEOUS!?! She's a complete man's best friend and sweet as can be. Her owner is very, very lucky. NIGHT!!
KB Homes Staging Comeback....
KB Home sees profits plunge - By Gary Gentile Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - KB Home, one of the nation's
LOS ANGELES - KB Home, one of the nation's
Friday, March 23, 2007
7 Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before They Sell Your Home
http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/Find_Best_Agent_to_Sell_Your_Home.html
(thought this may be interesting)
(thought this may be interesting)
I Love My Dad! Iced Coffee anyone?
I just got off the telephone with Papa and you know, he's a really good person and Dad. We've been much more friendly this week together and all I can say is that it makes me glad he's my Dad....and grateful in other ways, too.
Had an interesting talk with a longtime friend of mine recently....we talked about people in our lives and how important it is for each one of them to compliment your own chaotic life and how that is important on many levels....it was nice to have someone who understands the complexity of relationships (all kinds of them) like that and it made me feel like I wasn't crazy. LOL Thx
Also, getting ready for some serious business this weekend on a few levels....talking about an upcoming, yes, vacation!! And, you don't have to ask me twice.....as long as you're nice. Also, doing some good business stuff this weekend, as well.
Well, off to the gym...HAPPY DAY EVERYONE.
Oh, and Thank You for your kind support!!
You definitely know who you are....and I love you for it.
Todd
IT'S A GRIND COFFEEHOUSE ~ GO RHONDA!!
Here is Rhonda and I hamming it up at her "Grand Opening" this morning.
Hope you hang that lucky charm I gave you, Rhonda....and more importantly, that it brings you lots of success.
Hope you hang that lucky charm I gave you, Rhonda....and more importantly, that it brings you lots of success.
Residential911.com
Good Morning!!
Cyndee Paulus from www.Residential911.com was our guest speaker at our WEREP meeting this morning. Thank You for coming, Cyndee!!
Also, afterwards, we stopped by Rhonda's new coffeehouse, "It's a Grind" in Rancho Cucamonga for their OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING...YEAH, THEY'RE OPEN!! I'm wishing you MUCH SUCCESS RHONDA!!
Off for a good run right now....God knows I need the stress relief break from this schedule of mine.....Ciao for now,
Toddie
a month and a half away...
hmmmm, this looks delish! (and I'm sure would be so fun to be on)
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=16420&disp=N&id=npfy
http://www.vacationstogo.com/fastdeal.cfm?deal=16420&disp=N&id=npfy
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANITA AND RICARDO!!
On your new home!!
I look forward to hearing the stories of your first home together.
Hugs to you and the kids.
Love,
Todd
P.S. Anita and I have known each other since the late 80's.....Wowee!!
I look forward to hearing the stories of your first home together.
Hugs to you and the kids.
Love,
Todd
P.S. Anita and I have known each other since the late 80's.....Wowee!!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Cheating on your spouse entry
gets back online....see it down at March 17th. Had a bit of a little dilemna going on there, so took it off and now it's ok to put back on.
All is fine (hopefully)
Yesterday spent several hours with my family and there was a bit of drama towards the end of the day......Yvette and her longtime friend came out to my place (I didn't want her staying @ hers after the trespasser got arrested, etc.), for dinner and a nice long walk/talk....
She didn't think she'd sleep if she stayed, (so her friend drove her, which was VERY KIND) so she headed home late and here's hoping that today is a better day. I'm very grateful that her friend was there with her. Or else, I don't know how Yvette would have survived this without a physical scratch. The trespasser at one time disrobed and had tattoos about death on his back and turned around so Yvette would see them....yah, this was the scary part for me. Can you imagine? I won't even get into what he was saying, but it wasn't exactly something you'd want to take literally.
Thank You for keeping Yvette in your thoughts and prayers....Thank You, too, God for watching over my precious sister.
Ok, now.....Working on selling Sunnybrook....hopefully. Things are really looking good on that front....
Also, working on some other stuff today (new clients....woohoo!!) and hope it's a great day in SUNNY, SO CAL.
Thank You for your support and thoughts, I REALLY APPRECIATE THEM.
Toddy
She didn't think she'd sleep if she stayed, (so her friend drove her, which was VERY KIND) so she headed home late and here's hoping that today is a better day. I'm very grateful that her friend was there with her. Or else, I don't know how Yvette would have survived this without a physical scratch. The trespasser at one time disrobed and had tattoos about death on his back and turned around so Yvette would see them....yah, this was the scary part for me. Can you imagine? I won't even get into what he was saying, but it wasn't exactly something you'd want to take literally.
Thank You for keeping Yvette in your thoughts and prayers....Thank You, too, God for watching over my precious sister.
Ok, now.....Working on selling Sunnybrook....hopefully. Things are really looking good on that front....
Also, working on some other stuff today (new clients....woohoo!!) and hope it's a great day in SUNNY, SO CAL.
Thank You for your support and thoughts, I REALLY APPRECIATE THEM.
Toddy
Fast Facts
Calif. median home price - January 07: $559,640 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/15:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.88%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.42%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
Calif. median home price - January 07: $559,640 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/15:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.88%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.42%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
Fast Facts
Calif. median home price - January 07: $559,640 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/15:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.88%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.42%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
Calif. median home price - January 07: $559,640 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/15:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.4%
15-yr. fixed: 5.88%; Fees/points: 0.4%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.42%; Fees/points: 0.7%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
BUILDER CONFIDENCE DECLINES AMIDST SUBPRIME CONCERNSDespite favorable interest rates and growth in the job market, the confidence level of the nation's home builders receded this month among rising concerns about the subprime mortgage market, according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index (HMI). "Builders are uncertain about the consequences of tightening mortgage lending standards for their home sales down the line, and some are already seeing effects of the subprime shakeout on current sales activity," said NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders.After rising steadily during the past five months, the seasonally adjusted HMI now stands at 36, down three points from 39 in February and down 18 points from a year ago. All three components of the index declined this month. The indexes gauging current and future sales each declined three points to 37 and 50, respectively, while the component measuring buyer traffic edged down one point to 28.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
FED HOLDS FEDERAL FUNDS RATE AT 5.25 PERCENT
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee today reported that moderate economic growth is likely in the coming months, despite ongoing concerns about core inflation. The Committee also announced its decision to keep the target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent, where is has stood since June 2006. The federal funds target rate is the interest rate charged by banks when they borrow funds "overnight" from each other.In a prepared statement, the Fed acknowledged mixed economic indicators in recent months, including ongoing adjustments in the housing market. Should inflation fail to moderate as expected, the Committee may raise the Fed Funds rate as necessary.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee today reported that moderate economic growth is likely in the coming months, despite ongoing concerns about core inflation. The Committee also announced its decision to keep the target for the federal funds rate at 5.25 percent, where is has stood since June 2006. The federal funds target rate is the interest rate charged by banks when they borrow funds "overnight" from each other.In a prepared statement, the Fed acknowledged mixed economic indicators in recent months, including ongoing adjustments in the housing market. Should inflation fail to moderate as expected, the Committee may raise the Fed Funds rate as necessary.
**Taken from the California Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated March 21, 2007.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
scared...get me a drink!
I just spoke with my sister and this afternoon, just a few hours ago, she had an unexpected visitor who was a trespasser and they arrested him (for 72 hours at least!) and omg!!
She's on her way out with her longtime friend and I'm cooking dinner for the three of us....omg, I'm so nervous about this trespasser....Papa thinks it was just a coincidence and I'm hoping he's right...Papa is usually right when it comes to these things....hope he's right this time....!
....please, God, don't let this be the beginning of the end...I want to have my family around for years to come.
Spending quality time with them this afternoon, when it comes down to it, your family can be all you have and need to be with.....so here goes. I'm off to cook some dinner for us.....and we'll take it from there....Thank You for your thoughts and prayers, everyone.
glamisdunes.com
wow, I'm on a new website!
How is your day going???
http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index.php?s=c740a98b4c08ee6a738e89d7e49cd949&showtopic=103082
How is your day going???
http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index.php?s=c740a98b4c08ee6a738e89d7e49cd949&showtopic=103082
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
movie and Inland Empire Real Estate article
Saw a great movie tonight and the message at the end was "Look forward (in your life) with hope."...so, of course, loved it. The fact that that actors were fun to watch was also exciting...should I tell you what it was? Duh! "P R E M O N I T I O N"....And, no, I'm not going to tell you if it really happened (her husband dying) or not. You'll have to watch it like I did....it's actually better than the last movie I saw, so really, if you're feelin' it, there is nothing I can tell you to sway you NOT to see it.
Here's an article that I found online today:
Housing Bubble and Real Estate Market Tracker
Today, also, got lots of fliers done for multiple listings that I'm currently selling...already have 7th St done, so small miracle there.
Also, showed Sunnybrook to a potential buyer and looks like we may have something...I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Tomorrow have an 8am, then 9am, then going to try to run a few errands and then hopefully get some much needed rest....as I'm working again the next five-7 days straight....ok, ciao ciao and nightee night.
Here's an article that I found online today:
Housing Bubble and Real Estate Market Tracker
Today, also, got lots of fliers done for multiple listings that I'm currently selling...already have 7th St done, so small miracle there.
Also, showed Sunnybrook to a potential buyer and looks like we may have something...I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Tomorrow have an 8am, then 9am, then going to try to run a few errands and then hopefully get some much needed rest....as I'm working again the next five-7 days straight....ok, ciao ciao and nightee night.
Monday, March 19, 2007
just love stuff like this....!
Around the corner I have a friend,In this great city that has no end,Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,And before I know it, a year is gone.And I never see my old friends face,For life is a swift and terrible race,He knows I like him just as well,As in the days when I rang his bell.And he rang mine but we were younger then,And now we are busy, tired men.Tired of playing a foolish game,Tired of trying to make a name."Tomorrow" I say! "I will call on JimJust to show that I'm thinking of him."But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,And distance between us grows and grows.Around the corner, yet miles away,"Here's a telegram sir," "Jim died today."And that's what we get and deserve in the end.Around the corner, a vanished friend.Remember to always say what you mean.If you love someone, tell them.Don't be afraid to express yourself.Reach out and tell someone what they mean to you.Because when you decide that it is the right time it might be too late.Seize the day. Never have regrets.And most importantly, stay close to your friendsand family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today.SMILE, even through yourtears!!!!!
YEAH CANCER!!
AND WHO ARE YOU?
Once you have opened this e-mail, there's no turning back. Below aretrue descriptions of zodiac signs, with traits from a book written 35 years ago by an astrologist predictions. Read your sign, then forward it on,with your zodiac sign and label on the subject line, This is real deal, tryignoring it, and the first thing you'll notice is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning - and it only gets worse from there. (I don't agree with this part of it or the last sentence of each sign, so no stressa!!)
VIRGO - The One that WaitsDominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wantsthelast word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only. 7 years of bad luck ifyoudo not forward.
SCORPIO - The AddictEXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent. Loves to joke. Very Good sense ofhumor.Energetic. Predict future. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want. Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative.Romantic. Caring. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA - The Lame OneNice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet!however not the kind of person you wanna mess with ... u might end upcrying... 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
ARIES - The Liar Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny. Excellentkisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationsh ips, Addictive. Loud. 16yearsof bad luck if you do not forward.
AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being inlong-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Willexceedyour expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out. 2 yearsof bad luck if you do not forward
GEMINI - IrresistibleNice Love is one of a kind. Great listeners Very Good in the you knowwhere... Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out.Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING. Loves to makeout.Has a beauti ful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 9yearsof bad luck if you do not forward
LEO - The Lion Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to havefun.Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Unpredictable.Outgoing.Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good whenfound. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER - The CutieMOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. Love is one of a kind. Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative. Extremely random and proud of it. Freak. Spontaneous. Great tellingstories.Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to. 12 years of bad luck if you do notforward.
PISCES - The Partner for LifeCaring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the lastword. Good to find, hard to keep. Fun to be around.Extremely weird butina good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always gets what he orshewants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. 5 years ofbadluck if you do not forward
CAPRICORN - The Passionate LoverLove to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Alwaysgetswhat he or she wants. Cool Loves to own Gemini's in sports. Extremely fun.Loves to joke. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
TAURUS - The TrampAggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a goodfightfor what they want. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times ofneed. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. One ofakind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth! 15years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves beinginlong relationships. So much love to give.Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone Theymeet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own uniqueappeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in the you knowwhere..!!!Not the kind of person you wanna mess with- you might end up crying. 4years of bad luck if you do not forward.
Once you have opened this e-mail, there's no turning back. Below aretrue descriptions of zodiac signs, with traits from a book written 35 years ago by an astrologist predictions. Read your sign, then forward it on,with your zodiac sign and label on the subject line, This is real deal, tryignoring it, and the first thing you'll notice is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning - and it only gets worse from there. (I don't agree with this part of it or the last sentence of each sign, so no stressa!!)
VIRGO - The One that WaitsDominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wantsthelast word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. The one and only. 7 years of bad luck ifyoudo not forward.
SCORPIO - The AddictEXTREMELY adorable. Intelligent. Loves to joke. Very Good sense ofhumor.Energetic. Predict future. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want. Attractive. Easy going. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative.Romantic. Caring. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
LIBRA - The Lame OneNice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet!however not the kind of person you wanna mess with ... u might end upcrying... 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
ARIES - The Liar Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny. Excellentkisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationsh ips, Addictive. Loud. 16yearsof bad luck if you do not forward.
AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being inlong-term relationships. Extremely energetic. Unpredictable. Willexceedyour expectations. Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out. 2 yearsof bad luck if you do not forward
GEMINI - IrresistibleNice Love is one of a kind. Great listeners Very Good in the you knowwhere... Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out.Trustworthy. Always happy. Loud. Talkative. Outgoing VERY FORGIVING. Loves to makeout.Has a beauti ful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE. 9yearsof bad luck if you do not forward
LEO - The Lion Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Knows how to havefun.Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Unpredictable.Outgoing.Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good whenfound. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
CANCER - The CutieMOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. Love is one of a kind. Very romantic. Most caring person you will ever meet! Entirely creative. Extremely random and proud of it. Freak. Spontaneous. Great tellingstories.Not a Fighter, But will Knock your lights out if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to. 12 years of bad luck if you do notforward.
PISCES - The Partner for LifeCaring and kind. Smart. Center of attention. High appeal. Has the lastword. Good to find, hard to keep. Fun to be around.Extremely weird butina good way. Good Sense of Humor!!! Thoughtful. Always gets what he orshewants. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. 5 years ofbadluck if you do not forward
CAPRICORN - The Passionate LoverLove to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships. Great talker. Alwaysgetswhat he or she wants. Cool Loves to own Gemini's in sports. Extremely fun.Loves to joke. Smart. 24 years of bad luck if you do not forward.
TAURUS - The TrampAggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a goodfightfor what they want. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times ofneed. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. One ofakind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth! 15years of bad luck if you do not forward.
SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves beinginlong relationships. So much love to give.Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone Theymeet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own uniqueappeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in the you knowwhere..!!!Not the kind of person you wanna mess with- you might end up crying. 4years of bad luck if you do not forward.
Madonna and HM Premiere this week....
check out the fullversion of the commercial.....too funny!!
Bravo!
http://download.wbr.com/madonna/hm/full-ad.html
Bravo!
http://download.wbr.com/madonna/hm/full-ad.html
NEW CUTIE IN UPLAND ;)
Here's a good article on wheat bread and types you can try:
I'm listing a great home around mid $4ooK range today.....it's on the corner of 7th and Vine....(provided a little family emergency isn't too bad....waiting to hear still and appt was supposed to be shortly).....FABULOUS CUTIE PIE HOME.....And all new COPPER PLUMBING, TOO.
DESIGNED TO IMPRESS....hope that the pics come out as beautiful as the home is.
Talk Later
Sunday, March 18, 2007
IT'S A GRIND COFFEEHOUSE GRAND OPENING THIS FRIDAY!!
Hi There!!
Just spoke with my bud, Rhonda tonight...and she's opening HER COFFEEHOUSE....
"IT'S A GRIND" THIS FRIDAY FOR BUSINESS....YEAH!!
They have some great coffees there and don't forget she's got FREE WIFI THERE.
It's a Grind is located between Milliken and Rochester on the south side of Foothill Blvd...yes, the famed Route 66!! Brand new building, and great corner location....with lots of windows and even a cozy fireplace (and outdoor bistro style seating as well!).
Be sure to support Rhonda and her wonderful, friendly, and sexy (using instead of cool) staff!
Check out the pic in the guys restroom.....LOVE IT!!
NIGHT ALL.
Todd
Just spoke with my bud, Rhonda tonight...and she's opening HER COFFEEHOUSE....
"IT'S A GRIND" THIS FRIDAY FOR BUSINESS....YEAH!!
They have some great coffees there and don't forget she's got FREE WIFI THERE.
It's a Grind is located between Milliken and Rochester on the south side of Foothill Blvd...yes, the famed Route 66!! Brand new building, and great corner location....with lots of windows and even a cozy fireplace (and outdoor bistro style seating as well!).
Be sure to support Rhonda and her wonderful, friendly, and sexy (using instead of cool) staff!
Check out the pic in the guys restroom.....LOVE IT!!
NIGHT ALL.
Todd
Everyone is seeing "300"
I enjoyed this article a bit more as it gave more background info: (it's all about presentation, right??!)
got this from a dear WEREP member....
Hey Todd,
Who's that handsome gentleman that was featured in the recent edition. (of Broker Agent Magazine)
Loved reading the interesting article and of course it makes me very proud to know you.
Thank You Marilyn!!!!
Who's that handsome gentleman that was featured in the recent edition. (of Broker Agent Magazine)
Loved reading the interesting article and of course it makes me very proud to know you.
Thank You Marilyn!!!!
hangover cures
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/2451/is-there-a-hangover-cure
...in case you partied with the Irish last night!!
...in case you partied with the Irish last night!!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
my little 3rd cousins in Italy...
PICS:Francesco will be 5 this May....and little Sophia just turned 1. They live in a little town just outside of Rome, Italy....Thanks for the pics to my cousin, Emanuela!! Miss You.
Can't wait to meet them!! Their parents were here on there honeymoon...how time flies! They hadn't had either of them yet....we were in Las Vegas together and wished now that I had taken digital pics of our trip....Congratulations Emanuela and Renzo! Well done. SMILE ;)
March 18: Pisces solar eclipse
When eclipses occur, dramatic events are abundant. This solar eclipse in Pisces signals the importance of your spiritual life, making this a great time to take a retreat or simply set aside time to be more contemplative. A solar eclipse means a new Moon as well, and that always marks a new cycle. Keep in mind that Pisces rules secrets -- and when highlighted, can also reveal them. Pluto is in a tight square to this eclipse, as it's about to turn retrograde later this month. When Pluto is prominent, something has to be let go; this could be a person, a job or a deeply held belief.
When eclipses occur, dramatic events are abundant. This solar eclipse in Pisces signals the importance of your spiritual life, making this a great time to take a retreat or simply set aside time to be more contemplative. A solar eclipse means a new Moon as well, and that always marks a new cycle. Keep in mind that Pisces rules secrets -- and when highlighted, can also reveal them. Pluto is in a tight square to this eclipse, as it's about to turn retrograde later this month. When Pluto is prominent, something has to be let go; this could be a person, a job or a deeply held belief.
cheating on your spouse? How Disgusting!!
I think it's ok now to put this back out there.....I'm not talking about someone specific here, so no stressa!!
I think that it's very important in life to be 100% (or more!) honest. Especially with your partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife, even with lovers. (lovers means that you're just having intimacy with them without any emotional tie)
Why do people cheat? If your needs aren't being met, why stay with the person??
Is this something that you discuss before it happens? (Don't you think that'd be a good idea?)
Why'd you marry them (if you're married) if you couldn't be faithful?
How do you think you're going to feel about yourself now that you've done it and have to live with it...and your partner/spouse/lover does too?
Do you think it's nice to do something for yourself that you know is going to damage another? (their self esteem, confidence, self respect ~~not to mention your own ~~ is probably out of wack if you're engaging in this behavior).
Is this something that your partner will forget over time?
Are you worth your partner forgetting it over time?
Don't you think you'd (or you would have) respected yourself more if you'd have spoken with them and tried to work out the problemo that you're having with them BEFORE YOU CHEATED on them???
I'm very disgusted by this.
I think you should do a years worth of charity work 10-20 hours/week (that you probably don't have!) to make up for this....and I'm just speaking about repairing your bad karma alone!
You know I once told my boss that if they ever cheated on their partner/spouse, that I wouldn't work there anymore and would leave. I can't believe I'm telling you this! (I won't tell you which boss it was....this part is confidential ;)
I think that it's very important in life to be 100% (or more!) honest. Especially with your partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife, even with lovers. (lovers means that you're just having intimacy with them without any emotional tie)
Why do people cheat? If your needs aren't being met, why stay with the person??
Is this something that you discuss before it happens? (Don't you think that'd be a good idea?)
Why'd you marry them (if you're married) if you couldn't be faithful?
How do you think you're going to feel about yourself now that you've done it and have to live with it...and your partner/spouse/lover does too?
Do you think it's nice to do something for yourself that you know is going to damage another? (their self esteem, confidence, self respect ~~not to mention your own ~~ is probably out of wack if you're engaging in this behavior).
Is this something that your partner will forget over time?
Are you worth your partner forgetting it over time?
Don't you think you'd (or you would have) respected yourself more if you'd have spoken with them and tried to work out the problemo that you're having with them BEFORE YOU CHEATED on them???
I'm very disgusted by this.
I think you should do a years worth of charity work 10-20 hours/week (that you probably don't have!) to make up for this....and I'm just speaking about repairing your bad karma alone!
You know I once told my boss that if they ever cheated on their partner/spouse, that I wouldn't work there anymore and would leave. I can't believe I'm telling you this! (I won't tell you which boss it was....this part is confidential ;)
Picconi Warns Keller Williams Agent..."Be Fair to Your Client."
Had an agent call me this afternoon after my Open House on Overland and was so resistant to answering my question, "What are your client's name?" that I almost hung up the phone or completely decided inside my head that we shouldn't work with her, or her clients. Which is sad honestly, because her clients were nothing but nice, nice, nice when they stopped by my open house.
What are you agents out there thinking????
Do you think you want to lose a house that your client really wants because you're being difficult? Do you think that's fair to your client?
What are you agents out there thinking????
Do you think you want to lose a house that your client really wants because you're being difficult? Do you think that's fair to your client?
is your home a healthy home for children?
I found this on my own website and thought I'd cull it out and bring it forward to share with you.
Hope you enjoy!
Happy Saturday, it's going to be warm today..... ;)
http://www.hud.gov/healthy/index.cfm
Hope you enjoy!
Happy Saturday, it's going to be warm today..... ;)
http://www.hud.gov/healthy/index.cfm
Friday, March 16, 2007
Sprucing up before selling?
Check out this article...then call me collect.
Click here: Homestore: Real Estate News - Sellers - Quick, Cost-effective Ways to Spruce up your Home
Click here: Homestore: Real Estate News - Sellers - Quick, Cost-effective Ways to Spruce up your Home
Remodeling ?? Cool tools...check 'em out...Thanks AOL!!
Here are some cool tools (or sexyyyy) tools, pardon me, to try with your new remodel....before you even do it.Click here: Home and Garden, Decorating, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - Move.com
If you need some great furniture...you can find some great buys at
www.buyriteauction.com
Nightee Night!!
;)
reminiscing...remember when?
Here is a link to my old blog....was just reminiscing through my old stuff tonight....kinda funny and cute.
PIC: Thanksgiving, 2006.....
The Gift
this is so nice and a great refresher...Thanks J!!
The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I wastaken aback,for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, he was immediately embarrassed, but Iexplained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it,and let him know.Growing Older, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the firsttime in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body. I sometime despair over my body .. the wrinkles, thebaggy eyes, and the cellulite. And often I am taken aback by that oldperson that lives in my mirror, but I don"t agonize over those thingsfor long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my lovingfamily for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical ofmyself.I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extracookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement geckothat I didn't need, but looks so av ante garde on my patio.I am entitled to be messy, to be extravagant, to smell the flowers.I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until4 a.m. and then sleep until ?? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's 60's,and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulgingbody, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despitethe pitying glances from the bikini set, (they, too, will get old ifthey're lucky).I know I am sometimes forgetful. But then again, some of life is justas well forgotten and I eventually remember the important things.Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart notbreak when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even whena beloved pet gets hit by a car. But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding andcompassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will neverknow the joy of being imperfect.I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray,and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves onmy face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their haircould turn silver.I can say "no" and mean it. I can say "yes" and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.So, to answer your question, I like being older. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will notwaste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.And I shall eat dessert every single day... if I want.Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles.Love simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave therest to God.
The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I wastaken aback,for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, he was immediately embarrassed, but Iexplained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it,and let him know.Growing Older, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the firsttime in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body. I sometime despair over my body .. the wrinkles, thebaggy eyes, and the cellulite. And often I am taken aback by that oldperson that lives in my mirror, but I don"t agonize over those thingsfor long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my lovingfamily for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical ofmyself.I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extracookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement geckothat I didn't need, but looks so av ante garde on my patio.I am entitled to be messy, to be extravagant, to smell the flowers.I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until4 a.m. and then sleep until ?? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's 60's,and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulgingbody, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despitethe pitying glances from the bikini set, (they, too, will get old ifthey're lucky).I know I am sometimes forgetful. But then again, some of life is justas well forgotten and I eventually remember the important things.Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart notbreak when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even whena beloved pet gets hit by a car. But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding andcompassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will neverknow the joy of being imperfect.I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray,and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves onmy face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their haircould turn silver.I can say "no" and mean it. I can say "yes" and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.So, to answer your question, I like being older. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will notwaste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.And I shall eat dessert every single day... if I want.Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles.Love simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave therest to God.
Easy....St. Patty's Day Pins
Hi There!!
Hope you're enjoying your Friday so far....I've had another busy day, which I'm thankful for. Sometimes, it's just nice to be busy....so you don't have to sit still and ponder certain dramas that are going on around you.....actually, today, of all the days, I'm feeling much better than I have all week.
This week has flown by....How is your week going??? Write me when you can to let me know how you're doing.
I had a great breakthrough this morning after my meeting....was feelin' a bit on the edge and giving people a bit of a hard time (in a joking way, mind you) this am at my Broker/Caravan WEREP meeting, when low and behold...I received a telephone call from a Realtor who was calling to apologize for not getting back with me about something....didn't even realize, but for some reason, had been upset because this person joked about it this morning and I guess once they got back to their office and received my message (from yesterday), they called....and Toddy feels SO MUCH BETTER!! It's nice when people understand you....feels good to me.
Funny how the little things in life, can make such a big difference!
I just logged on and found a simple (and sinfully easy) way to make yourself a St. Patty's Day pin for tonight's festivities....WEREP is hosting a huge party for Saint Patrick's Day and over 170 people have purchased tickets....anyway, here is the link: GO MARTHA!!
http://food.yahoo.com/articles/martha-stewart/channel3080033/how-to-make-st-patrick-s-day-pins
I am expecting a telephone call right now to update my website and looking forward to doing it with this consultant....it's an annual update.....who doesn't love those?!!
Enjoy the rest of your day at work....
My Best,
Todd
Hope you're enjoying your Friday so far....I've had another busy day, which I'm thankful for. Sometimes, it's just nice to be busy....so you don't have to sit still and ponder certain dramas that are going on around you.....actually, today, of all the days, I'm feeling much better than I have all week.
This week has flown by....How is your week going??? Write me when you can to let me know how you're doing.
I had a great breakthrough this morning after my meeting....was feelin' a bit on the edge and giving people a bit of a hard time (in a joking way, mind you) this am at my Broker/Caravan WEREP meeting, when low and behold...I received a telephone call from a Realtor who was calling to apologize for not getting back with me about something....didn't even realize, but for some reason, had been upset because this person joked about it this morning and I guess once they got back to their office and received my message (from yesterday), they called....and Toddy feels SO MUCH BETTER!! It's nice when people understand you....feels good to me.
Funny how the little things in life, can make such a big difference!
I just logged on and found a simple (and sinfully easy) way to make yourself a St. Patty's Day pin for tonight's festivities....WEREP is hosting a huge party for Saint Patrick's Day and over 170 people have purchased tickets....anyway, here is the link: GO MARTHA!!
http://food.yahoo.com/articles/martha-stewart/channel3080033/how-to-make-st-patrick-s-day-pins
I am expecting a telephone call right now to update my website and looking forward to doing it with this consultant....it's an annual update.....who doesn't love those?!!
Enjoy the rest of your day at work....
My Best,
Todd
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Here are this week's Fast Facts for CA ;)
Calif. median home price - January 07: $559,640 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/8:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 5.86%; Fees/points: 0.5%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.47%; Fees/points: 0.6%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,150,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region January 07:High Desert $317,380 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
Mortgage rates - week ending 3/8:
30-yr. fixed: 6.14%; Fees/points: 0.5%
15-yr. fixed: 5.86%; Fees/points: 0.5%
1-yr. adjustable: 5.47%; Fees/points: 0.6%
(Source: Freddie Mac)
it's a good grind
Stopped by to see my friends, Rhonda, Tony and Alice yesterday....and guess what?
The "It's a Grind" coffee house opening late next week (provided all inspections go well today) will have FREE WIFI!!
Rhonda, I'm so proud of you!!
Also, got a pic just like yours.....yesterday....found the last one. Thank You for telling me about it....the timing was perfect. Left your "corner office", headed to the store, bought it, then met my dinner appointment and then wrote the offer for Sunnybrook.
Hope you have an excellent day and remember...
"Life is easy. Good things come to me."
Off to caravan Overland and plug, plug, plug it!!
Hope to have it sold by this weekend.
Good Day!!
The "It's a Grind" coffee house opening late next week (provided all inspections go well today) will have FREE WIFI!!
Rhonda, I'm so proud of you!!
Also, got a pic just like yours.....yesterday....found the last one. Thank You for telling me about it....the timing was perfect. Left your "corner office", headed to the store, bought it, then met my dinner appointment and then wrote the offer for Sunnybrook.
Hope you have an excellent day and remember...
"Life is easy. Good things come to me."
Off to caravan Overland and plug, plug, plug it!!
Hope to have it sold by this weekend.
Good Day!!
I L U V M N
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Professional Staging...
Managed to squeeze in a meeting with my longtime friend, Cyndee Paulus....I didn't realize we'd known each other 15+ years!! WOW, TIME FLIES AND YES, LIFE IS SHORT.
Cyndee recently retired from working in the resale business of selling new homes (maybe some resale) for Standard Pacific.
She is currently working in her own company. Residential 911 offers professional staging for listings that are hard to sell.....
Cyndee will be part of my team of professionals hired to assist me in preparing my listings to sell quickly and helping my sellers net a higher bottomline.....Thanks for the iced coffee, Cyndee and most of all for your time and the chat.......!!!!
Here, I introduce you to, a legend in her own time, Cyndee Paulus.
ghurls in the convertible...with Fendi Sunglasses
here's a pic that I got from my sister, Yvette......here is Tara, Bella's half sister, and her.
(these are the sunglasses that I bought on the sidewalk in LA for her....Fendi's, right?)
Happy Day!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY R, G & P
Today got to get out to lunch and visit with my longtime friend, Dana! Dana, it's ALWAYS so much fun to visit with you and catchup....Thank You for your support! Managed to make it on time to my 215pm...how did you do?
After that got to get on my printer's computer and generate a flier for Cartilla.....should be done by tomorrow. Also, picked up my updated flier for Overland DRive....PRICE REDUCTION ALERT: We're now at $690K and my Sellers are very ready to sell this amazing home....check out my website to view the gorgeous pics of Overland.
Had another appointment after that, then another, and it was a great day.
Nonna had a bit of a alarming night, but as of right now, all is fine....Thank You God, and Papa.
Hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow. Special Thanks to those of you who were very supportive today and Happy Anniversary R & G. Thank You D!!
As sub-prime lender implodes, housing shudders
Article that describes one of the things that's currently happening in the marketplace....
Article that describes one of the things that's currently happening in the marketplace....
local free wifi hotspots
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Apple Store12422 South Main StreetSpace 1360Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739 Location Type: Store / Shopping MallMap Directions Connection Options
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Central Park - City of Rancho Cucamonga11200 BaselineRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: ParkMap Directions Connection Options
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Coffee Klatch8916 Foothill BoulevardRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Ontario Mills Mall-Airport9589 Milliken AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: Hotel / ResortMap Directions Connection Options
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Panera Bread8055 Haven AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
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Rancho Cucamonga Public Library7368 Archibald AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: LibraryMap Directions Connection Options
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Victoria Gardens12505 North Main StreetRancho Cucamonga CA 91739 Location Type: OtherMap Directions Connection Options
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All access providers Apple Stores Independent Provider Panera Bread
-->Access Providers
Apple Store12422 South Main StreetSpace 1360Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739 Location Type: Store / Shopping MallMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
-->
Central Park - City of Rancho Cucamonga11200 BaselineRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: ParkMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11g Wi-Fi
-->
Coffee Klatch8916 Foothill BoulevardRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
-->
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Ontario Mills Mall-Airport9589 Milliken AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: Hotel / ResortMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
-->
Panera Bread8055 Haven AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
-->
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library7368 Archibald AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: LibraryMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11g Wi-Fi
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Victoria Gardens12505 North Main StreetRancho Cucamonga CA 91739 Location Type: OtherMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
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hold onto your key of life....
I asked for help yesterday and here's what I got back this am:
"We will hold each other up and be strong.
Say your prayers and hold on to your key. "
Hope you have a blessed day, my dears!
Todd
"We will hold each other up and be strong.
Say your prayers and hold on to your key. "
Hope you have a blessed day, my dears!
Todd
Monday, March 12, 2007
Papa and Nonna kept me company Saturday
Papa and Nonna stopped by my Open House on Saturday and stayed a nice few hours...I was happy to spend the time with them.
Thank You Papa for taking the time out of your schedule to come visit me while I'm working....and also, Thank You for lunch! Love You, Todd
heart attack
Had two "Open Houses" this weekend....and also got to see some longtime friends. The only thing that I wanted to do that I didn't get to was to get to the movies...maybe sometime this week?
I have been feeling like I may have a heart attack the past week...just a slight tension in my chest....that isn't normal. I'm sure it's from the stress of juggling this and that. I hope to be feeling better this week.
I'm off to the gym....and hoping that my run helps me.
Here are some pics from lunch last week with Jessica and Efrain @ Wamu. If you are looking for a trustworthy and smart lender, look no further.
Jessica can be reached M-F at:
Jessica Turner-Rodas
WAMU
909.608.2204
Also, here are some pics from a wine tasting that my friend, Stef and I were fortunate to attend last week, also. Red wine is good for your heart (not in too large of quantities, though, otherwise you'll get fat!), right?
We had a great table at wine tasting. Thank You for the fun last week, Stef, Beverly (the red head) and Jessica!!
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