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Here is an article on one of the towns I have mentioned before regarding foreclosed homes and their condition.  You can see they are really getting serious with their threats.  I am glad to see they are keeping after the banks to make neighborhoods safer.  I know no one will do jail time, but hop...
10/18/2009
Below are the major changes to driving regulations and vehicle equipment. Texting While Driving (SB 28, Simitian) This new law makes it an infraction to write, send, or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communications device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehic...
12/30/2008
I recently made contact with a local blogger in my area.  A little over 13 years ago, her 10 year-old son was abducted and brutally murdered.  She has made it her cause to teach children and adults safety tips that may help keep this from happening to another child.  I hope this message can help ...
08/11/2008
On May 30th, I had taken my daughter to school and I was out looking at properties in the cove.  I was driving up the street approaching my house.  I saw a fire truck (F-250 size paramedic truck) across the street from my house.  I thought "Gee, I hope the neighbors are ok..".  I live on a corner...
07/31/2008
FORECLOSURE RELIEF BILL BECOMES LAWThis week, the State Legislature enacted foreclosure reform law to address the adverse effects of high foreclosure rates in California. The new law requires lenders to contact homeowners to explore options for avoiding foreclosure at least 30 days before filing...
07/12/2008
I know sometimes these words are interchangeable, but I have always had a clear definition of each word in my mind.  A house is a building;  walls, studs, cabinets and a roof.  A home is not necesarily a thing, but more of an emotion.  It is the family inside, the dream realized and the happiness...
03/30/2008
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies- my ReviewMark Hawley, 2008Well, it was a late night last night getting home from the show of shows here in the Valley.  Of course I am referring to the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.  This year's show "Tin Pan Alley" was mesmerizing, colorful and as always enter...
03/29/2008
CONTACT: Fran Clader Media Relations Office (916) 657-7202 2555 First Avenue Sacramento, CA 95818    Wireless Telephone Laws FAQs Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new ...
03/21/2008
A couple of weeks ago I wrote this blog about the condition of foreclosed homes in our area.http://activerain.com/blogsview/415317/Property-Condition-for-ForeclosedSome of you may remember the picture of the pool I took:I did not approach the city council, but it seems it was on their minds as we...
03/21/2008
Hello all,It is my pleasure to introduce the Active-Rain community to a gentleman who works in my office.  His name is Andy Mazur.  He is a great Realtor, having been in the business for a few years.  He is funny, smart and I consider him a colleague and a friend.He is an expert in the Coachella ...
03/20/2008
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