We can not be complacent, to stand at the threshold of success merely waiting for "something" to happen or for someone else to open the door to start running and moving forward. Instead, take a few steps back. Evaluate which doors you are waiting to open. Determine which are the most realistic and which ones you are willing to be the most committed to. Get your own running start and kick down the door, be the first to enter and the momentum that carried you through this barrier will inevitably carry you ahead of your competition giving you the edge... at least for a moment. There is no stopping to catch your breath, there is no room for wavering, the time for creativity or second guessing has passed. There is a time to think and a time to act. Do not mix up which time is which. Do not... 06/07/2008

  West Covina Blue Star Program     The City of West Covina honors its sons and daughters serving in the armed forces     Before every West Covina City Council meeting a slide show of immediate family members of West Covina citizens and citizens of West Covina currently serving in the armed forces are honored. Their name and a photo (if available) are placed on a screen while the lights are dimmed to give the community a time to reflect, remember and support our local citizens who are fighting for America's freedom. You too can support and encourage America's troops serving our freedom overseas by going the Defend America government web site. This government ran site allows citizens of America to write troops currently serving to thank them for their continued service. Give our troops t... 04/30/2008

West Covina Relay for Life 2008Team Chacon of Keller Williams Realty supports this great event and you should too!Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, 18, 20089 a.m. to 9 a.m. (24 Hours!)Edgewood Middle School1625 W. Durness St.West Covina, CA Form your own relay team and walk/run for 24-hours to help create a better, healthier tomorrow. Take on this heroic challenge and be the unsung hero in someones life tomorrow today. The contact person for the West Covina Relay for Life 2008 is Shruti Kothari and you may either call her at (626) 756-5041 or e-mail Shruti to get more information about this great event at Shruti.Kothari@cancer.org. Give support to those currently battling cancer while raising money to hopefully find a cure and prevent or eliminat cancer for a better future. 04/30/2008

 Carolina Chacon of Team Chacon | Keller Williams Realty | West Covina, California A series of Questions and the answers from your Home run Real Estate Team providing Major League Service from first base to home. Q: How many years have you been in Real Estate?A: 9 years Q: What is the average home price in West Covina, CA?A: It depends on what type of home you want and need. The average Town Home ranges from the High $300's to the low 400's. You could acquire a single family homes can start in the mid 400's and up. Q: Are there any new developments or trends in West Covina? A: Luxury Condos are the current trend for West Covina. West Covina's boarders are touching the neighboring communities so we do not have much room for any new single family home developments or communities. Q: Why d... 04/30/2008

In order to teach an important lesson to their children the parents gave their two children a large plate, a toothbrush, several straws, toothpicks, and a brand new tube of toothpaste. They told them that the toothpaste and your words are the same, and as such they told them they may choose to do with it as they please.They played politely at first while the parents just watched. When one slipped and made a slight mess, they both looked to the parents apprehensively. When the parents' demeanor didn't change from their complacently pleasant state the children really started to get into the spirit. They soon found that they had squeezed out the entire tubes and rubbed smeared and generally made a mess of things.The parents then asserted the next phase of this important lesson. They instru... 04/29/2008

Yesterday morning In West Covina, CA a woman called 911 about a burglar in her home. The burglar shot and killed her WHILE she was on the telephone with the 911 operator. Needless to say there was not much police could do once they got to her home. In many large cities it can take several minutes before you even get connected with a 911 operator. Once that happens your emergency has to be first understood by the operator and then transmitted to a local dispatcher, who in turn, must relay the information to the patrol officers on the street. Patrol officers then must commute to your location which may be hampered by mistakes and/or misinformation within the chain of no less than four people.Protect yourself! Make it a point to have the local police department dispatch number programed on... 03/20/2008

Write the next chapter of yours at Keller Williams Realty Our Difference | Profit Share | Culture | Education  Few real estate companies devote themselves so fully to the individual success of each agent. At Keller Williams West Covina, three key areas make us--and the members of our family--stand out: 1) Our unique profit-sharing model; 2) Our passionate and supportive culture; and, 3) Keller Williams University and our extensive educational curriculum. These differences have made Keller Williams Realty one of the nation's most successful real estate companies. Perhaps more importantly, they have transformed the lives of KW agents, helping them grow and achieve exceptional personal and professional fulfillment. Sharing profits. Changing Lives.     Isn't it time to change your life? Wit... 03/12/2008

There are three certainties in life; Death, Taxes, and the Media will get it wrong. This joke happens to be all too true when it comes to Real Estate. It is not necessarily the media's fault that they get up and talk about something they know nothing about. I mean they have the charts, stats and facts right there in their hand, so how hard can it be? The fault lies in the information that the news reports. The information just so happens to be way behind, actually too far behind. Just how far behind you might ask? The average TV report and the information that Capital Hill used to determine they needed to lower rates, increase FHA limits, and vote on an emergency stimulus package is generally at least 6 months old, but are more often 9-months old. Even the leading media sources designed... 03/04/2008

Trulia.com confirms what we have been witnessing first hand in our day to day experience of the market. Sales are coming back up. Hurry up and find your dream home before the stragglers figure out what's going on and all the remaining deals are gone. Experience the difference a Pro makes. My Real Estate Pro West Covina is here to help.   03/04/2008

About West Covina-A Historical StoryWest Covina had some very colorful beginnings. As part of the San GabrielValley, West Covina, along with its surrounding cities, was part of the land that the Missions of California were founded. The Mission San Gabriel Archangel, located in present day City of El Monte, was the fourth mission founded in Sept. 8, 1771 and land, for various agricultural developments, was acquired. Around 1852, a site located north of what is currently Workman Avenue and Orange Avenue, became the original site of the Heritage House, owned by John Rowland and William Workman. They inquired the land from Governor Pico that became known as the Ranch La Puente. The Ranch was divided whereas Workman took the portion now encompassing the western section of West Covina, Rowlan... 11/27/2007

 West Covina Real Estate West Covina Market TrendsJuly through SeptemberDuring the months of July through Sept. 2007, there were 79 homes in West Covina that sold. For the same months in 2006, there were 140 homes sold and in 2005, 196. A majority of the homes sold for $450-$550,000 listing price for all three years. Also for the three years of 2005-2007 in July through Sept., most of the homes sold after 30-60 days on the market. For 2006, there was almost an equal amount that also sold between 60-90 days on the market. Only 6 homes sat more than 180 days and that was in 2007. A majority of the homes being sold have been built between 1940 and 1960 with a 3 bedroom/2 bath combination and an average of 1200-1500 square feet of living space being the favored preference.Foreclosures and P... 11/27/2007

http://activerain.com/blogsview/272766/Median-or-Average-Housing post on 10:22 11-14-07At 09:25 11-14-07, I received an email informing me a new list REO in West Covina, CA.  That's about 10 minutes ago.  Now use my formula.  Here is what I came up to the REAL TIME situation as to the property. The email notice:Posting Type:AgentProperty Type:Single FamilyAddress:15*********WEST COVINA, CA Bed / Bath:3 / 2Year Built:1951Square Feet:1130List Price:$369,000.00Based on the raw material, I did my homework after a few clicks on my computer.  Here are what I got: 1 ) The last sale data as to the above property:Recording Date (i.e., Sold Date)08/05/2004  Land $233,465   Improvements $90,202  2) the recent sale (s) in the neighborhood:1506 ******* WEST COVINA CA  Imp. Size: Br / Ba . YrBlt / Ef... 11/15/2007