Saturday, March 17, 2007
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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All access providers Apple Stores Independent Provider Panera Bread
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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
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Central Park - City of Rancho Cucamonga11200 BaselineRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: ParkMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11g Wi-Fi
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Coffee Klatch8916 Foothill BoulevardRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
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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
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
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Panera Bread8055 Haven AvenueRancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Location Type: CafeMap Directions Connection Options
Connect with JiWire SpotpassTM -->FREE802.11b Wi-Fi
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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
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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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