Most of you who read my blog know that I am a Real Estate Virtual Assistant and that I market / brand myself as "The 10 Hour VA" and that I believe in showing "The Value" that I can provide to you in just 10 hours per month.  I do not want my clients counting hours or pennies when working with me, I want them to focus on what I can accomplish for them in 10 hours every month.  I want to build that ongoing relationship, I want to show you the value and have a vested interest in your success as a real estate professional.  To describe my goal better, here's a paragraph from the home page on my website: My concept is that clients who partner with me for 10 hours per month, on retainer, have a clear outlined value that they can expect to receive.  I'm not going to punch a time clock, I am n... 11/10/2008

A few weeks ago I had the chance to participate for the first time in Vistans ROC!  It is a volunteer project in its 10th year in Vista, California.  Each year, a neighborhood is selected by the City of Vista that needs some sprucing up.  This year, twenty-seven homes benefited from the help of OVER EIGHT HUNDRED volunteers!  The volunteers painted the exterior of the homes, landscaped, removed trash.  Volunteers came from local service organizations, business groups, retail stores, schools, and churches. In this photo, several members from the North San Diego Association of Realtors (in the blue aprons) worked on the house in the background.  The ones in pink tee shirts are also affiliated with the local Women's Council of Realtors.  It is amazing to see a team of 800 volunteers come ... 10/23/2008

With the year's first Santa Ana getting ready to blow in this weekend, fire hazzards are on the rise.  There was the fire here in Vista yesterday on the corner of E. Vista Way and Foothill which was fully put out within a matter of hours.  Now today there is the fire burning over by Camp Pendleton...which from my house looks like it is actually two fires combining, but the news doesn't seem to portray that. Remember to keep the 100 feet defensible space around your home, especially at the height of this fire season.  Here is a link to more information on that. Here is the photo from the driveway of my home in the Warmlands area of Vista at about 5:00pm today...those aren't clouds...it's smoke. 10/08/2008

Mt Calavera & Vista Now, we're talking... aaahhhh Vista. This is where I live, and I love this town. It's about 7 miles from the coast; but where we live, we get a nice onshore breeze to keep us cool for most of the year. There are some valleys in Vista where it can get fairly warm, but still our temps are mild for the most part. Lot's of beautiful rolling hills here in Vista, and a sense of rural living in many areas. We've got beautiful horse ranches, great schools, stunning neighborhoods and plenty of agriculture to boot.     Vista is growing and changing everyday! The Vista Business Park is forecasted to grow, and as a result, add thousands of employment opportunities to our community. Our city draws people from surrounding areas to visit our parks, cultural events and historical si... 08/30/2008

Having just received a call from my client's lender, stating that their particular loan program was going to expire by 7/15, requiring them to come up with an additional 2% down they don't have, I am compelled to find them a home they can close escrow on by that time.  Yesterday, I reported market statistics regarding the market in Oceanside, CA 92054 for detached homes priced under $500K.  There were a total of 108, of which 23 were bank owned, 12 were privately owned and an inordinate 55 were short sales.  Today, I am reporting market statistics for Vista, CA 92081, 92083 & 92084 for 4 Bedroom, detached homes under $450K.  An MLS search revealed a total of 59 detached homes, of which 10 are bank owned, only 6 are privately owned and a whopping 43 are short sales. Short sales are typic... 06/05/2008

Tommy Thompson Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a memorial service for a Marine. Colonel Robert A. 'Tommy' Thompson was my fiance's Uncle. He was 92. I never had the opportunity to meet The Colonel. My loss. By all indications, he had a spectacular career, a wonderful life and was the kind of stand-up guy that defined out nation during some of it's proudest moments. Raised in Pennington Gap, VA., Tommy ran away and joined the Marines right after his 18th birthday in 1934, just days after his older brother had been killed in a mine accident - the only job opportunity that awaited Tommy in the dirt poor Appalachians during those days. Three years later, while serving as personal bodyguard to President Roosevelt at Warm Springs, GA., Tommy met my fiance's Aunt Lois who, like Roosev... 04/13/2008

Looking in Moncado Springs in Vista?I was just checking out recently listed homes in Moncado Springs and found a great deal on this FORECLOSURE. Compared to the homes sold in Moncado Springs in the last year, here is the best steal of a deal on this just listed Moncado Springs Home for Sale in Vista. You can also Start your VISTA REAL ESTATE SEARCH HERE   Comparative Market Analysis         Property Type:   Single Family Detached       Status:   Sold SubjectProperty                         # MLS# Address ZIP COE BR Baths ESF LTP List Price LP/ SF Sold Price SP/ SF DOM 1  076075445  1717 CREEKSIDE LANE  92081  11/15/2007  4  2.5  2150  ER  $454,900      $212  $417,000  $194  28  2  081006886  1735 Creekside  92081  2/26/2008  4  2.5  2150  ER  $424,900      $198  $420,000  $195  3  3  07... 04/06/2008

Shadowridge is a great community in Vista. Are  you familiar with the Shadowridge real estate market?If you want to get local info about Shadowridge Homes for sale, you have made it. Looking for Homes in Shadowridge? Try searching on my Shadowridge Vista Real Estate website. Maybe you are just looking for what your home is worth and you are stressed about a possible foreclosure situation. Either way, buying or selling, there are a bunch of bank owned homes in Vista, in Shadowridge right now. Here is a market snapshot of current homes for sale in Shadowridge and then of recently sold homes.  Currently as of 4/01/08 there are 55 homes for sale including condos and townhomes.        Comparative Market Analysis         Property Type:   Single Family Detached and Attached       Status:   Act... 04/01/2008

This home is awaiting a happy owner. It is very clean has not been abused. Located in a gated community it is a rare find. No mello roos. Low HOA Fees.4 Bedrooms2.5 BathsEstimated SF is 2440Nice and easy to take care of back yard. Only $441,900Close to everything. Builders were Lucas & Mercier.Contact: Crescent Moon Realty, Inc.crescentmoonrealty@cox.net 03/02/2008

Vista CA Bank Owned Homes For Sale, Shadowridge,Foreclosures and Short Sales: Vista CA Realtor Are you a patient buyer looking for a great deal on Vista Real Estate? I am sure you have most likely heard that there are more than a few Bank Owned Homes, REO, Short Sales and Foreclosures on the market. If you are looking to buy Vista CA Real Estate, START YOUR VISTA CA REAL ESTATE SEARCH HERE. Banks right now will take some ridiculuous offers on Foreclosed homes in Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido and all of San Diego County. If you do not have a Realtor in Vista, please feel free contact me, a local Vista Realtor, to help you buy or sell real estate in Vista or anywhere in North County San Diego.         If you are just browsing Vista Homes for sale, I have set... 01/28/2008

Eliot Rachman, GRI | Century 21 Award Carlsbad | 760-828-4474 1546 Green Oak, Vista, CA Large 4/3 home, aprox. 2119 s.f. One bedroom and one full bath downstairs. Has view of living from upper stair walk way. 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $499,000 Year Built 1990 Sq Footage 2,119 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This Shadowridge Charmer is an incredible value. Large house for a little money, just waiting for a new owners finishing touches. Close to schools, shopping, major roadways. Sits on a long and quiet cul-de-sac street. One full bedroom and one full bath downstairs, great for office, guests or mother in-law. Spacious Master suite has Walk-in Closet, separate tub and showe... 11/07/2007

Shadowridge-Vista- Homes-For-Sale Vista Real EstateShadowridge Vista Homes for Sale Welcome to North County San Diego                and  C21Dusty.com                         Visit My Sites  Carlsbad Neighborhoods.com                 Encinitas Neighborhoods.com                 San Elijo Hills Real-Estate.com                              LiveInLeucadia.com !            LaCostaAviara.com           SURFCardiffHomes.com                             RanchoDelOroOceansideHomes.com        RealSolanaBeachHomes.com                   More to come! Welcome to Century 21 United Brokers  Welcome to Century 21 United Brokers, your source for Vista real estate.In today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Many good homes are sold before they are ever advertised. Beat other homebuyers... 10/02/2007

Vista will create more jobs and add more people than most San Diego County cities over the next twenty years.  These stats come from SANDAG (The San Diego Association of Governments).  Yet, the number of housing units will not be able to keep up with demand.Vista has some of the best buying opportunities in Southern California, in my opinion.  There are many beautiful homes on half an acre or more.  As Vista becomes more and more popular, I think the constraints on its future housing supply and its projected job growth will help transform the community.  12/06/2006