That’s right, we’re about to have a NEW LOCATION!  We’re moving to  3230 E. Imperial Hwy. and in the beautiful city of Brea. More importantly, we’re on the western side of the Land of Gracious Living in Yorba Linda and right next door to Placentia, a great place to call home!

Good new, we still have the same phone number, 714 595-1494

That’s right, celebrate President’s Day 2/15/2010 with FREE admission to the library!

• Hours are from 10:00 to 5:00.

So round up the kids or just head over there yourself on Monday, President’s Day, the first 100 in attendance will receive a complimentary cherry pie!

The museum is located in beautiful Yorba Linda, CA in northern Orange County. Yorba Linda was the birthplace of Richard M. Nixon and is now the final resting place of the President and First Lady.  Click here for the location and directions to the museum.

These photos are ones I took on a recent visit last December. We attuned a special exhibit of “trains” that the kids absolutely loved.

Marine One, on the left is open for interior viewing as you walk though with a docent. Our docent that day explained to the kids how the helicopter was also used by four presidents, including Kennedy, Johnson and Ford.

Presidential libraries are of huge interest to me, yet I’ve only seen a few of them myself.

If you have the opportunity to pay a visit to Southern California, we’re fortunate enough to have two of them, this one in Yorba Linda and the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA.

You can also text or call me direct, (714) 595-1494.

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4th  Quarter Closings City of La Habra for 2009 vs. 2008:

• $327,445 Average Sales Price 2009 ~ Price Per Sq. Foot $205.95 ~ 48 Days on Market
• $344,425 Average Sales Price 2008 ~ Price Per Sq. Foot $197.95 ~ 76 Days on Market

 Not all type of sales are the same: 

2009 ~  130 Total Closings~ 43%  Standard Sales ~ 26%  Bank Repos ~ 20% Short Sales ~ 11% Other

2008  ~ 154 Total Closing ~  29% Standard sales ~ 41 % Bank Repos 19% Short Sales ~ 11% Other

In analyzing the info I think the numbers reflect several things:

(1) Sales for the first half of 2009 were at a record low, while sales at year-end increased dramatically, largely in anticipation of the expiration of the first-time home buyer credit.

(2) Bank repos sales were lower in 2009 vs. 2008 for several reasons, goverment imposed foreclosure moratorium, both federally and state, the Obama Work Out Plan in hopes of doing loan modification for home owners, and in my opinion, many lenders not wanting to add to the massive wave of foreclosures on their books.

If you’re looking to buy a home or sell a home in La Habra, contact me, direct or text  714 595-1494.

Short Sale In Orange County

Anyone in a short sale situation knows, it’s anything but short, and it’s anything but predictable. 

In addition being in a short sale situation can be a stressful experience to say the least. No two are the same, however there are some common traits, at Preferred Home Brokers we do our best to help you get through the process.

Keeping you informed is step one, I hope you find this helpful: 

• Your lender requires your entire application/package be submitted all at the same time.
• Your approval may be determined by a third-party negotiator (asset manager) for your lender who is most likely over-worked and has more on their plate than they can handle.
• Your approval process can be more difficult if there is more than one loan. Even if multiple loans were made by the same lender, you may have two completely different departments (locations) needed to approve the process. 
• Your second lender won’t (and isn’t required to) roll over, they will expect some compensation/payoff to sign off.
• Your broker’s experience obviously is crucial, however (irrespective of what you may have heard from some) your broker does not have control of whether your lender will consent to the short payoff.
• Your broker will may not provide legal or tax advice, you are advised to see your own from the proper professional.
• Your lender (if approved after waiting months) will want a fast closing and condition the approval on a final last minute review of costs/expenses just days prior to closing.
• Your short sale addendum (to the purchase agreement) states you shall reasonably cooperate with the lender (s) in the short-sale process.
• Your buyer is not required to meet your lenders terms.
• Your buyer’s deposit check may or most like may not be placed into escrow until written approval is received from your lender.
• Your buyer may not stick it out, they may withdraw their offer at some point, depending on the length of time it takes.
• You and your buyer may incur some expenses during the escrow, i. e. inspection, appraisal, association documents. Etc.

As your REALTOR  I will do everything possible to obtain approval, often working for months, with no assurance of compensation. My success is dependent on your success.

Preferred Home Brokers is an independently owned real estate brokerage with track record of more than 30 years of helping buyers buy and sellers sell homes.

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 I took this photo of the Christmas Tree (yes not a holiday tree, at least to me) in downtown Brea on Birch Street. It’s a small area of quaint shops, eateries, movie theaters and loft apartments.  Also in walking distance to the nearby Ralph’s Market and RiteAide.  Something for everyone in Down Town Brea, CA. 92821.

Check it out!

Christmas is special in many way, and Christmas tamales are a favorite for so many of us.

It was a great event to for people of all ages, it was like a street fair of great eats.

 Here are a few photos I wanted to share. The admission was FREE, and some parking was free while other civic groups had great parking as a fundraiser.

Entertainment was provided on several different stages, I sat and listened to many myself. Anyway you look at it, the event was wonderful, so think about it for next year in beautiful downtown Indio, CA.
 

Not to be out-doubt done, we make our own tamales. Here’s a link to our video of a few weeks ago, our own “Tamale Time” in my kitchen.

This Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5th & 6th, it’s “Breakfast With Santa” at the famous La Habra Children’s Museum!

What a great time for everyone!  Kids are $10 and adults are $12.

Reservations are required call (562) 905-9647.

The museum is located at 301 S. Euclid Ave., La Habra, CA 90631. Between La Habra Blvd. and Lambert Rd. in the heart of La Habra.

If you haven’t been to the La Habra Children’s Museum, you’ve missed out on a great time. It’s a place we’ve visted many times. Without exception, each and every time I can tell you we have a brand new experience. The traveling exhibits offer something different and interesting for the “littlest” visitors.

To learn more about this fun place visit here.

So Cal Color Around Us

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Guess that’s par for the course just about everywhere, right?

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