preferred home brokers: Brea's Art in Public Places ~ Art Around Town in Orange County - 10/13/08 01:55 PM
Brea, California ~ A day trip around town in Brea can be like a visit to your favorite gallery.
The city's art program known as "Art in Public Places"  began in 1975 and has continued throughout the years up until today.
As development took place in our city each developer contributed to the citizens of Brea  and those who visit, art work, in large part sculptures around town that we all enjoy daily.
One of my favorites I pass daily, just a few blocks from home, it's the popular "Jumping Deer" at the corner Berry and Northwood. The neighborhood location of "Jumping Deer" is at the base of the … (12 comments)

preferred home brokers: La Mirada Real Estate Report September 2008 ~ La Mirada CA Home Sales - 10/09/08 03:12 PM
La Mirada, CA ~  Home Sale Report ~ Market Update for September 2008, activity of single family homes and condominiums re-sales.
It was a rough month for home sellers in La Mirada, sales  declined dramatically in September compared to one month ago. While the inventory has declined, it's been ditto for home sales and prices.
La Mirada, CA is located  in suburban Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in La Mirada you would be one of approximately 50,000 residents.
Single family activity for September: Home were priced from $299,000 to $1,095,000. It should be noted of 108 … (7 comments)

preferred home brokers: Placentia's Tri-Cities Park in Orange County Gets a Make Over! - 10/05/08 04:31 PM
That's right, Tri-Cities Park in Placentia, received a much needed make-over to the delight of park-goers and local residents alike.
Tri-Cities Park (including the City of Placentia) is a place I've written about before, its tranquil feeling, an eight acre lake, mature trees and natural habitat is a wonderful place to take a break and enjoy nature in the outdoors. It's supported and managed by a triangle of cities (hence the name) Placentia, Brea and Fullerton, CA.
Improvements at Tri-Cities included major landscaping/tree trimming, repaving of walking paths, repaving parking lots, extended hours, and of course the all important restroom renovation.
Our … (17 comments)

preferred home brokers: Brea Real Estate Market Report September 2008 ~ Brea, CA 92821 & 92823 - 10/04/08 08:57 AM
Brea CA Real Estate Report 2008 ~ Home Sale Report for September 2008 (edit/delete)
Brea, CA Residential Real Estate Sales Report  ~ Home Sales for September 2008 ~ Single Family Home Sales Up Again!
September brought about the highest number of closings for single family homes for the year, and condo/town homes pending sales were the highest in months continuing the pattern.   
Single family sales activity for September,  prices range from $340,000 to $2,300,000  although 90%  of the homes in the city are priced under $1,000,000.
87 re-sale homes currently for sale, this represents a 20% decrease in the monthly average for 2008.   36 pending … (7 comments)

preferred home brokers: Brea Art Gallery ~ It's Brea's 2nd Annual Art Gallery Fundraiser ~ Brea, CA - 09/24/08 06:11 PM
Saturday, September 27th  in Brea, CA ~ La Dolce Vita
It's the Brea Gallery 2nd annual fundraiser. It's a time for the sumptuous dessert bar tasting the Sweet Life, and also take home a piece of art for your very own.

 
It's Brea's 2ndAnnual Art Gallery  Fundraiser Brea's Art Gallery is located in the Brea Civic and Cultural Center at the corner of Birch and Randolph Street.
This event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 Great  Desserts No Host Bar Silent Auction Raffle  
Need more information? Email the gallery at BreaGallery@Cityof Brea.net or call … (5 comments)

preferred home brokers: La Habra Bank Repos ~ La Habra Foreclosure Sales Report Aug-Sept 2008 - 09/22/08 11:57 AM
La Habra, CA foreclosure sales and bank repos in Orange County, CA. La Habra like so many other So-Cal communities has it's share of home foreclosures. Compared to some of the other surrounding communities it appears the number of foreclosures sales combined with short-sales is somewhat higher than surrounding communities.
La Habra currently has about 122 single family homes for sale, the inventory is down about 10%  from the prior month. Of that number there are 12 bank repos currently for sale now that represents only about 10% of the inventory. However there are another 48 homes now for sale identified as a short-sales. … (2 comments)

preferred home brokers: La Habra, CA 90631 ~ Living in So Cal in Orange County, CA - 09/21/08 04:59 PM
The Orange County City of La Habra is located on the Northern boundaries of Orange and L.A. counties. It's a community of primarily single family homes built from the 1960's forward. City  population is around 65,000 residents. 
La Habra is known for many things, one of our favorites is the famous Children's Museum  (pictured below) on Euclid in the heart of the city.
The mission style building was completed in 1920's as the Union Pacific depot, It was later donated to the City of La Habra in1956. Today is it a focal point for youth in the city, with interactive displays. Children care involved  by touching … (5 comments)

preferred home brokers: Cruisin' for a Cure in So Cal ~ Classic Car Show in Costa Mesa - 09/18/08 01:08 PM
It's the Ninth Annual Cruisin' for a Cure in Orange County, CA. September 27, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00  p.m. is the big day for this event. Over 3,400 hotrods, muscle cars, customs, classics and trucks will be on display at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (just off the 55 freeway) in Costa Mesa.
Admission for the day is $12 ~ You can save $2 by showing your AAA card. Kids under the age of 12 are FREE. Live entertainment all day long.  
Proceeds from this great event will benefit prostrate cancer research at UCLA'S Jonsson Cancer Center. For more info … (7 comments)

preferred home brokers: Brea's Annual Wellness Festival 2008 ~ A FREE EVENT! - 09/17/08 06:58 PM
It's that time again! Time to get fit in Brea, time for the Wellness Festival 2008~ This event is a showcase of medical screenings, cutting-edge fitness trends for all ages and integrative medicine, plus much more!  Free massage and healty samples will be available for attendees.
Over 75 businessess and services will be participating in this annual event.
Saturday ~ September 27th 10:00  am ~ 2:00 pm Admission is FREE Entertainment will be provided. For more information visit BreaFitness.com or call (714) 990-7100
Location ~ Brea's Community Center 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821 (Community Center is located behind Brea's Post Office and across the … (5 comments)

preferred home brokers: Brea Bank Repos ~ Brea Forelosure Sales ~ August 2008 ~ Brea CA - 09/14/08 04:16 PM
Brea Bank Repos and Brea Foreclosure Sales ~ Brea, Orange County CA
Brea, CA like other cities in So Cal, and is not immune to the housing dole-drums experienced in the Southland.  Brea's  current inventory of existing listings is similar to many other surrounding communities when it comes to distressed sales.
Understanding  Brea's bank repossessions, distressed sales market in a snap shot:
114  total properties for sale ~ of which only 5 are identified as Bank Repos, about 4 1/2 % of the total inventory. However, when you factor in current short-sale properties that number increases to about 32% of the current inventory.
That's right another 37 homes (condos and single family homes) are identified as … (10 comments)

preferred home brokers: Senior Home Selling ~ Tax Savings Proposition 58 in California - 09/14/08 01:51 PM
Property Tax Savings ~ Parent to Child Transfer of Real Property in California. 
If you're a parent transferring your CA home from a parent to child it could be good news when it comes to property taxes. Qualified transfers, (as defined by State of CA) can be exempt from reassessment and increased property taxes.
That's right if you're a home seller who is transferring real estate as a parent-to-child,  they may have the ability of maintaining your existing property taxes.   If you're a parent selling or transferring a home, your children may receive the benefit of your lower property taxes (based on … (7 comments)

preferred home brokers: Placentia Bank Repos for September 2008 ~ Placentia, CA Foreclosure Sales - 09/11/08 11:08 AM

Placentia Bank Repo Sales and Short-Sales ~ Placentia, Orange County CA
The City of Placentia like many others in SoCal is not immune to the housing dole-drums experienced in the Southland.  Placentia's current inventory of existing listings is similar to many other surrounding communities when it comes to distressed sales.
Placentia's current re-sale inventory vs. foreclosures/short sales and "traditional sales":
172  total properties for sale (down from 204 the month before) ~ of which only 20 are identified as Bank Repos, about  12% of the total inventory. However, when you factor in current short-sale properties that number swells to about 38% of the current inventory. … (5 comments)

preferred home brokers: La Habra, CA Real Estate Market Report ~ August 2008 - 09/09/08 05:40 PM
La Habra, CA 90631  home sale report for August2008 ~ Sales are down compared to the last two months of residential activity. Check out these numbers.

Single-family home sales activity for August 2008:
Single-family homes currently range from a low of $200,000 to $1,675,000 in the City of La Habra. It's important to note 95% of the homes are priced under $1,000,000. 149 homes are currently for sale, down about 10% in the city,  compared to 153/182/216 just two months ago.   24pending sales in escrow during August the same as July, and compared to 25, 34 and 37 last few months. 27 homes closed in August up from  14 … (5 comments)

preferred home brokers: LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631 ~ Home Sale Report ~ August 2008 - 09/07/08 04:48 PM
LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631 ~  Home Sale Report ~ Market Update August 2008 activity for the city: 
The City of La Habra Heights, (is not to be confused with La Habra)  CA 90631 located  in suburban Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in the estate community of La Heights you would be one of approximately only 6,000 residents.
All re-sale  activity for  August 2008 : Homes were priced from $469,0000 for a one-bedroom, one-bath, 594 square feet built in 1946 on more than 2 acres. Then compare that to a custom view estate of … (0 comments)

preferred home brokers: Living In La Mirada ~ La Mirada Real Estate Report ~ August 2008 - 09/06/08 03:31 PM
La Mirada, CA 90638 ~  Home Sale Report ~ Market Update for August 2008 activity of single family homes and condominiums re-sales. Sales are up, prices are down.
La Mirada, CA is located  in suburban Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in La Mirada you would be one of approximately 50,000 residents.
Single family activity for August: Home were priced from $299,000 to $1,489,000. It should be noted of 120 homes for sale at this time only twp in La Mirada are priced over one-million dollars
120 re-sale homes currently for sale in the city, down approximately … (8 comments)

preferred home brokers: Brea CA Real Estate Report 2008 ~ Home Sale Report for August 2008 - 09/01/08 08:08 AM
Brea, CA Residential Real Estate Sales Report  ~ Home Sales for August 2008 ~ Single Family Home Sales Up.  August  brought about the highest number of closings for single family homes in eleven months, and condo/town homes pending sales were the highest in months continuing the pattern.   
Brea is a City is well known for excellence in education. The schools have been a strong attraction for residents in our community.
Like to shop? We've got it here, the Brea Mall is the second highest grossing mall in Orange County. It's often said Brea enjoys some of the bigger city benefits, yet maintains a small town … (15 comments)

preferred home brokers: Placentia Bank Repos ~ Placentia, CA Foreclosure Properties 2008 - 08/24/08 04:58 PM
Placentia, California is quiet residential community very well located in Northern Orange County.
The City of Placentia like many others in SoCal is not immune to the housing dole-drums experienced in the Southland.  Placentia's current inventory of existing listings is similar to many other surrounding communities when it comes to distressed sales.
Placentia's current re-sale inventory vs. foreclosures/short sales and "traditional sales":
204  total properties for sale for July 2008 ~ of which only 24 are identified as Bank Repos, slightly fewer than 12% of the total inventory. However, when you factor in current short sale properties that total swells to about 35% of … (13 comments)

preferred home brokers: LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631 ~ Home Sale Report ~ July 2008 Activity - 08/22/08 11:24 AM
LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631 ~  Home Sale Report ~ Market Update for July 2008 activity of single family homes in the city.
The City of La Habra Heights, (not to be confused with La Habra)  CA 90631 located  in suburban Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in the estate community of La Heights you would be one of approximately only 6,000 residents.
All re-sale  activity for  July: Homes were priced from $469,0000 for a one-bedroom, one-bath, 594 square feet built in 1946 on more than 2 acres. Then compare that to a … (10 comments)

preferred home brokers: Dining in Downtown Brea ~ The CARVAO Grill ~ Downtown Brea, CA 92821 - 08/20/08 05:54 PM
Brea's downtown area on Birch Street is well known for eateries, fine dining and great eats. The Carvao Grill a South American steakhouse is one of my personal favorites.  My last trip was for lunch a few weeks ago on what I call "earthquake day", July 29. Immediately after the shaker my power was out at the office and at home, so what else was there to do but have lunch?
Then I received a cell call from fellow Rainer Marlene Bridges making sure things were good in Brea, it felt like we were sitting on top the epicenter although it … (17 comments)

preferred home brokers: La Mirada CA Real Estate Report ~ Market Report for La Mirada Home Sales - 08/19/08 02:18 PM
La Mirada, CA 90638 ~  Home Sale Report ~ Market Update for July 2008 activity of single family homes and condominiums re-sales.
The City of La Mirada located  in suburban Eastern Los Angeles County, with nearby Orange County bordering on the east side of the city. If you lived in La Mirada you would be one of approximately 50,000 residents.
Single family activity for July: Home were priced from $270,000 to $1,250,000. It should be noted of 132 homes for sale at this time only one in La Mirada is priced over one-million dollars
132 re-sale homes currently for sale in the city, down approximately 10% from last month … (11 comments)

 
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Brea, CA

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