The event is a way for Americans to show their gratitude and appreciation for those who have served and payed the ultimate price for our freedom today. The traveling wall is a half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., with over 58,000 names of men and women that travels from place to place in hopes that many will have the viewing experience.  The public is invited to visit the Wall and honors those who gave their all and we are honored as local communities to have this event in our own backyard.

The Wall was escorted  on Tuesday March 13, to Tri-City Park (on Kramer S. of Imperial Hwy.) in Placentia. The video showcases the escort of the massive truck transporting the wall itself.  The opening ceremony took place the following day with many on hand at the park.

Other events include:

• A POW MIA Candle Light Event, Friday March 17 at 7:00 p.m. (rain or shine) and the public is welcome, this is also a family event.
• The closing ceremony is Sunday March 18th at noon. Flag presentations to all flag donors at closing.

This is a FREE event to attend 24 hours a day. FREE parking is also available.

Please take the time to visit remembering those who’ve served.

Tuesday, February 28th is proclaimed National Pancake Day at your local IHOP

That’s right, have a FREE stack of hot and fluffy pancakes and make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network.

The photo on the right is one I took last year at the event in Placentia, (Orange Co.) CA. This one included 2 young local beauty queens, Katie (clutching her CHOCO Bear) who was a cancer patient and treated at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Also included is Katie’s big brother Kyle and the Placentia store manager who made everyone feel right at home.

So…if you’re available on Tuesday, February 28th, head on over to your local IHOP (check locations here) have a few pancakes and make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Netowork Chairities! And more good news, when you make a donation it stays in your local community.

Oh and one more thing, leave your server a nice tip (even though you’re not charged for the pancakes) they will be working hard and deserve it!

**There is a limit of one free short stack per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last and is not valid with any other offer, special coupon or discount

My company Preferred Home Brokers has been a support local charities including American Cancer Society – 24 Hour Cancer Relay for Life in Brea and CHOC, Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

*Our next Brea 24 HR Cancer Relay for Life (this is our 3rd year in a row) is scheduled for June 24th & 25th and there is still time to sign up to join our team, or form one of your own. It’s alway an inspirational event. You can reach me at Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers.com or text or direct (714) 595-1494.

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The beauty and magic of the pride of Pasadena, of course the Tournament of Roses aka the Rose Parade (and been there myself many times over the years and took this photo to the right at street level) may or may not at times have much of an impact on home prices in Southern California

The “weather” dividend as it’s also known has come and in someways gone (imho) over the years along with the inflated home prices for our  (mostly) postage stamp size lots right along with our traffic clogging freeways. Yet seeing the sunny skies of Southern Cal has got to be appealing to those in the frozen tundra of the east this time of year. I can only imagine what it must be like to shovel your way out of the house vs. saying “please pass me the sunscreen Wilma…”

Those of us who’ve lived here all our lives at times take our “winter weather” for granted,  yep when it gets down below the 60′s during the day we think we’re freezing, yet that’s almost balmy in Chicago for Jan.  And believe me I know that after visiting the Windy City in early Jan. a couple of years back  locals were boasting about sunshine and 37 degree temps!

So I guess only time will tell if the 2012 real estate market will be much different from 2010 and 2011 which reflected relatively similar numbers for home prices and sales according to the data from the So Cal Multiple Listing Service (one of the largest real estate data bases in the country).

Now for me personally, even though selling So Cal real estate for living has been my livelihood for decades, I think we have more than enough people here right now, I’d just like a few more them to be buying homes at this point. So if you’re interested  contact me, Lynda@PreferreHomeBrokers.com.  However if you’re making the trek out west to the left-coast and need a great (rather immodest) REALTOR, you can contact me too. My company is Preferred Home Brokers and we’ve been representing home buyers and sellers in SoCal communities now for decades in Southern California, the land of sunshine among other things.

So I guess only time will tell if the 2012 real estate market will be much different from 2010 and 2011 which had relatively similar numbers according to the data from the So Cal Multiple Listing Service (one of the largest real estate data bases in the country). Until then…enjoy the weather wherever you are!

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So grab the kids and your blanket, picnic basket (or buy a tri-tip sandwich there) and head on over the Brea’s City Hall Park on Brea Blvd. just South of Imperial Hwy.

The schedule is as follows:

• July 20th ~ UPSTREAM ~ Reggae & Calypso www.upstreammusic.com

• July 27th ~ SOUTHLAND MEGA GROOVE ~ The Sounds of California www.smband.com

• August 3rd ~ THE RAVELERS ~ HITS FROM THE 60′s, 70′s & Today www.ravelers.com

• August 10th ~ WITH A BIBLE 7 A GUN ~ Rocken Tribute to the “man in black” Johnny Cash  www.myspace.com/withabibleandagun

• August 17th ~ SWING CATS ~ Classic Big Band ~ www.swingcatsband.com

Oh, one more thing Brea’s City Hall Park is also home to the famous Brea Plunge, the oldest continually used public pool in Orange County.

The are FREE Concerts for you and they’re sponsored by North Hills Church, Brea Disposal, Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt & La Floresta, Brea…THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS!

Anaheim ~ DISNEYLAND ~ One of the best around in my opinion, done with one several times with the family, regular park admission price. (714) 781-4000

Angel Stadium ~ The BIG “A”- ~ The fireworks show is after the game. This could be dueling fireworks with nearby Disneyland! I’ve seen it myself while on the 57 freeway.

Brea ~ Brea’s Annual Country Fair FREE event at City Hall Park (also home to the Brea Plunge)  just south of Imperial Hwy. The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with the annual pancake breakfast. Festivities continue till 4:00.

Fullerton ~ FULLERTON HIGH STADIUM Show begins 5:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00, tickets are approximately $2 to $4.

Huntington Beach ~ JULY 4TH PARADE! I’ve done this one myself (on bikes) several times, it’s right up Main Street. Then head over to the SURF CITY PIER for a day of fun, Fireworks at dusk.  Limited VIP seating $10 bucks.

La Habra ~ LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM ~ Entertainment for the whole family begins at 5:00 p.m. & fireworks at 9:00. Call (562) 905-9708.

Orange ~ JULY 3 RD ~ FRED KELLY STADIUM $7 bucks, kids 2 & under FREE. Fireworks 9:00 p.m. (714) 744-7278

Yorba Linda ~ VETERAN’S PARK FREE event! Fun & entertainment at 5:00 fireworks at 9:00.

Have a great time and stay safe! If you need help with So Cal real estate contact me Lynda@PreferredHomeBrokers. We’ve been serving home buyers and sellers around the Southland for 35 years!

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Beginning on  Wednesday July 14th & running through August 25th the evenings under the stars takes place at the beautiful La Mirada Regional Park, one of my personal favorites in the Southland. They’re held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

The La Mirada summer 2011 line up features:

July 14th ~ Rockit Scientist – Rock and Roll

July 21st ~ Zoo2 – U2 Tribute

August 4th ~ The Silverados – Variety Country

August 11th ~ Hot August Night – Neil Diamond Tribute

August 18th ~ Flip Out – 70′s and 80′s Rock

August 25th ~ Paperback Writer – Beatles Tribute

So grab the kids, pack you picnic basket and head on over with your blanket or folding chairs and make it a kick-back Thursday evening without the TV & technology for a change!

The La Mirada Regional Park is located at Alicante and Adelpha, east of the La Mirada City Hall and Civic Center. It’s one of those places where we love to spend time with the kids. If you’re looking to learn more about living in La Mirada or your have a La Mirada home you’d like to sell, contact me. My name is Lynda Eisenmann, my company is Preferred Home Brokers, we’ve been serving home buyers and sellers for decades around the southland and we’d love to hear from you!

Memorial Day 2011 is a time for remembrance of those who’ve served and those who’ve paid the ultimate price…keeping us free.

While for some Memorial Day may mean a long week-end, for retailers it’s reason to promote a sale, for me it’s also a time to remember and say thanks to those who have served and are now serving along with the families they leave behind. That’s why I’m sharing this list with you now, a list of events throughout the SoCal.

• Anaheim ~ Anaheim Cemetary ~ Memorial Day Program, Monday the 30th, 11:00 a.m. 1400 E. Sycamore Ave.
• Brea ~ Memory Gardens in Brea ~ 455 W. Central Ave. Brea and the “Avenue of Flags. It’s been an event I’ve personally addended many times over the years. The beautiful American Flags are usually put up by local Boy Scouts. It’s a real sight to see.
• Fullerton ~ Loma Vista Cemetary, The U.S. Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment will be the focus of a special salute Monday, May 30, at the 73rd Annual Fullerton Memorial Day Observance.
• L.A. ~ Honor and Remembrance, Monday, May 30, 2011 10:30 am Los Angeles National Cemetery is hosting 122nd Annual Memorial Day Program honoring the memory of the Brave Men and Women Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice to Give the Gift of Freedom to our great nation.
• West Los Angeles ~ Walk for Your Warrior, Monday, May 30, 2011  10:30 a.m. ~ Fun, Prizes and More, a family-friendly 5K Walk/Run to benefit New Directions a nonprofit agency that assists homeless veterans.  Join the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce  in walking in honor of those who have served and those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
• Long Beach ~ Queen Mary Salutes U.S. Military Personnel The Queen Mary will offer FREE admission to all U.S. active and retired military personnel on Memorial Day. Memorial Day Monday, 10 am – 6 pm,  1126 Queen’s Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 Cost: Free for retired and active military with ID, regular price for all others Parking: $12.
• Palm Springs ~ Palm Springs Air Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop. This is a very special day at Palm Springs Air Museum and an event I’ve attuned myself, that’s where I took this photo. The brief Memorial service is dedicated to all of othe  fallen soldiers, who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.To honor them the flight is  the highlight of the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell.  Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home.
• Yorba Linda ~ May 30 at 2:00 PM – Memorial Day Ceremony Please join friends and neighbors in honoring our nation’s fallen heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony being held at the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial on Valley View Ave north of YL Blvd.

So what ever you decide to do this Memorial Day, I’d encourage you to show your appreciation to a Vet!

As an experienced Broker I understand the  probate process and knowledge  of helping families at difficult times like this.  I’ve also had the personal experience as a Broker and a Successor Trustee myself along with the experience working with reverse mortgages when it comes to senior and probate home sellling.

Take a quick look at this probate home selling video:

My company is Preferred Home Brokers and we’ve been serving home buyers and sellers including probate sales for more than 35 years in Southern California. We’re one of the longest established independent residential brokerages in Orange County under the same ownership. And with the ups and downs of the real estate market place and economy over the decades we take pride in the fact we’ve survived (where others have failed) by continually serving our loyal clients and their personal referrals.

When it comes to senior real estate and probate sales, we’ve also created a special website California Senior Real Estate, it’s filled with helpful tips and information created specifically to meet the needs of seniors and their families. Home Selling 101.com is another great place for more home selling help with more tips and videos. Please check it out for yourself and I’d love to hear from you.

It’s a Spring Boutique!

 When: Saturday, April 9th  ~ 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Gateway Masonic Lodge ~ 500 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea, CA 92821

 Featuring Wonderful Spring gifts & decorations for your friends, family and yourself.

Also a bake sale with lots of goodies for everyone to enjoy!

• Presented by: Order of Eastern Star, Ami Tai Chapter #147
• Proceed will be used to support the sponsors fraternal purposes.
• Masonic Lodge is located West of the 57 freeway, between State College & Brea Blvd.