The Black Gold Golf Course Wine Stroll at Vista Del Verde in Yorba Linda, California The Black Gold Golf Club is a premier golf course set in the rolling hills of Yorba Linda, California, in a upscale development known as Vista Del Verde, located at One Black Gold Drive, Yorba Linda, California 92886. The entrance can be found at the corner of Lakeview and Black Gold Drive. On Sunday, October 24th, 2010, you will be able to not only view some of the luxurious Toll Brothers and MBK model homes that comprise this incredible and exclusive master planned community in Yorba Linda, but you'll also be treated to a wine tasting event, known as the Black Gold Wine Stroll. The Black Gold Wine Stroll helps to benefit numerous local charities through the GIVE initiative, so you'll also be helping o... 10/23/2010

I just got a confirmation call from my lender to let me know that a 203k deal that we have been working on since July has FINALLY funded..We are soo excited because everybody involved in this transaction worked so hard to get it closed. So this is my 2nd experience with a 203k loan for my FHA buyers and I would like to give some simple tips and info of what a 203k loan is and how to close one. If any of you have had FHA buyers that would like these homes that are fixers and you know would not be FHA approved do to the extent of the work and knowing the inspector would in NO WAY approve this! A 203K loan allows them to buy these fixers, it lets the FHA inspector know that "hey this house is jacked up, but they are using a 203k loan, they have contractors ready to give their bids, and the... 10/19/2010

Alright, with the cold and flu season starting to rear its ugly head on the horizon, I think that its time to for some reminders of what we can do to protect ourselves from these virus', because lets face it, as realtor's we may not have normal business hours, we may not have a boss that we have to answer to if we get sick, but one head cold is enough to make your clients to never want to shake your hands again..Do you really want your clients to introduce of this "This is my realtor, they got me this awesome house, and they also gave me a cold!" So here are some helpful suggestions on what I do the counteract those pesky bugs. Gurgle with hydrogen peroxide atleast twice a day- This will kill the bacteria in your mouth and throat, also kills the germs that are known to be the cause of t... 10/15/2010

The crime rate in Yorba Linda has historically been - and continues to be - among the lowest in Orange County. The City of Yorba Linda and the Brea Police Department maintain and publish the following crime data in the hopes that it will help enhance our already safe and secure environment. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) is a city, county, and state law enforcement program. This program provides a statewide view of crime, based on the reporting of statistics by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Every crime report is evaluated according to the UCR requirements/guidelines and is classified by seriousness and frequency. Part 1 crimes include those considered to be the most serious, with all other crimes classified as Part 2. Listed bel... 10/15/2010

With all the banks in the hot seat right now due to the foreclosure fiasco, they are getting quite desperate, my broker told me today that the same bank that he has been negotiating two short sales with, the same bank that put him on hold for hours and hours, the same bank that continued to transfer his call and NEVER once gave him a direct answer, is all soo eager now to negotiate that short sale now, I wonder why???? But with that little layer of sarcasm that I just laid on pretty thick, being said, I think now is a great time to negotiate these short sales with these banks, due to the fact that until this freeze is lifted and foreclosure is not an option right now, for those homeowners that realize that they are in default and going to lose their house freeze or no freeze, and the fr... 10/13/2010

If you are obtaining FHA financing when you purchase it it critical to make sure the community your are looking in is an FHA Approved Community! It would be terrible to fall in love a a condo or town home and find out that you can't obtain FHA financing!  CondoName Condo ID /Submission Address ApprovalMethod Compositionof Project DocumentStatus ManufacturedHousing FHAConcentration Status StatusDate ExpirationDate FAIRMONT HILL COMMUNITY ASSOC. S005151 001 YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 HRAP ALL 416 UNITS WITHIN 124 BLDGS OF PROJECT. Recorded/Not Uploaded No 5.50% Approved 03/12/1975 12/07/2010 HERITAGE AT VISTA DEL VERDE S005307 001 YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 HRAP PHASE 1: TRACT # 16804,UNITS 23-27,68-70 = 8 UNITS OF PROPOSED 86 UNITS MAX.LENDER TO VERIFY OWNER OCCUPANCY RATE IS >51% LOCATION: 18068 ... 10/09/2010

Alright if you haven't heard about the foreclosure freeze already I suggest you flip on your television because it is all over the news. Due to the corruption in the banking system, which we all knew was there for a loonnnnnnggg time now, foreclosures in several states are coming to a halt.  As I was talking to my broker we where discussing what effect this is going to have on the Short Sale market, and we determined it is going to be one of two extremes with these homeowners. First Scenerio: With foreclosures coming to a halt, it might make it easier to negotiate these short sales with the banks since foreclosing is no longer an option and making the process go by alot quicker, and smoother, and you we might actually be getting people on the phone, on the banks end, of people that actu... 10/08/2010

The park name is in honor of the Yorba family, who owned Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, a 62,000-acre Mexican-era land grand on the south side of the river. José Antonio Yorba, a Spanish soldier with the Portolá expedition, was granted the land in 1810 and his son, Bernardo, used his family's holdings by raising animals harvest corn and wheat, planting vineyards and orchards. The area remained agricultural well into the 20th century. Yorba Regional Park opened in 1976. For the hiker, Yorba's offerings are limited to paths along the Santa Ana River and paved walkways linking the park's lakes and facilities. Bird-watchers say the birding is pretty good along the Santa Ana River, which attracts a variety of waterfowl and shorebirds. 10/07/2010

As I was looking at the contents under my bathroom and kitchen sink I was trying to think about how could these items relate to me and my real estate business? All of these things are different, but I did find one common similarity between them all. They are all GENERIC! Stuff that I bought from Costco in bulk to save money. These items may not be "name brand", like the high end Hefty, Cascade, and Charmin Utra with ripples, but it gets the job done. The generic brand   I can somewhat in ways relate to my generic goods. I mean look at my name "Stacey Smith" how much more generic can you get??? I am not a flashing person, I don't drive a flashy car, I love my little Nissan Altima Hybrid, I have never paid more than $50.00 for a pair of jeans, sale racks are fantastic, and I unfortunately... 10/05/2010

East Lake Village, known as a "Land of Gracious Living" is a planned setting of spacious homes, creating a setting far removed from the hustle of metropolitan life, while located close to virtually every venue offered in Southern California. East Lake Village is centered around a 15-acre private lake offering fishing and boating, and including a fully-staffed recrational and meeting facilities, these beautiful residences include private waterfront homes known as East Lake Village Shores and an overall, master planned development of East Lake Villages's spacious, individual, single family residences on spacious lots. East Lake Village is a fully established community of 2,240 distinctive homes, each quality designed to provide a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. As displayed below are a ... 10/03/2010

  Fannie Mae wants to pay buyers agents a bonus to help them sell their homes, and pay the buyers to buy it!!! Their inventory is large...here is their latest incentive. Fannie Mae is going to pay buyer's agents a $1,500.00 bonus on top of their normal 3% commission of the sales price when they bring clients who close on the purchase of one of their REO's as their primary residence by December 31. The offers must be submitted on or after September 23, 2010 and must close within 60 days. Fannie Mae will give homebuyers who will be owner-occupants of HomePath properties up to 3.5 percent of the final sales price that can be used towards closing costs. They feel this will help increase sales to owner-occupants, and in turn have a stabilizing effect on home prices and communities. Fannie M... 09/23/2010

Anyone that has had to negotiate a short sale in this market knows that banks are a pain to work with.. Doesn't matter if its Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, etc. they all seem to get a sick twisted pleasure in giving you the "run around" and how no matter how many times you ask the same question, your going get a different answer with each person you talk to. Oh, and don't you just love being treated like a number instead of a person.. It really does seem that only incompetent space fillers are hired to answer the phones, and strategically trained on how not to give a direct answer, and are PROFESSIONALS at losing the information that you EMAILED to them in PDF format 2 WEEKS AGO!!!! Now there is word going around that banks much rather have the houses foreclose and make things mo... 09/13/2010

    As part of its tradition of bringing first-class recreation amenities to the community, the City of Yorba Linda is proud to provide the community with one of the finest city-owned golf courses in the nation, Black Gold Golf Club. Continuing in the tradition of bringing first-class recreation amenities to the community, the City of Yorba Linda proudly opened Black Gold Golf Course on November 16, 2001. This public golf course is a magnificent 219 acres, which serves as the focal point for the city. Black Gold Golf Club features a lighted driving range, putting green and 20,000 square foot clubhouse complete with men's and women's locker rooms, fully stocked pro shop, full service bar and grill restaurant, and excellent wedding and banquet facilities. Seniors and residents of the City... 09/10/2010

SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE NEW WAY...or SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES HUMAN CONNECTION AWAY?? THAT IS THE REAL QUESTION!   PLEASE HELP ME ANSWER IT.   All I keep hearing now is "Social Media this....", "Social Media that...". "Tecnology this...", "Technology that..." Okay, great, but....where did the open houses go??? Where did the personal phone calls go, the personal meetings...you get the picture.     Look, Im all for what the internet has to offer. It enables us to "get the word out" in the blink of an eye, make more connections than we would normally ever be able to make (and at lightning speed), and yes, perhaps even pick up a new client here and there. Technology...wow, has that come a LONG WAY!! Who really even needs an office or even a PC anymore when we have smart phones??? Again, dont misunde... 09/08/2010

In Southern California there has been alot of activity in the real estate market in the Orange County and Riverside County areas. In Yorba Linda I would like to give a market update for my particular location. Its always a great thing to stay informed. Homes Currently For Sale In Yorba Linda: 389 Standard Sales: 13 Short Sales: 110 REO's: 22 100 of those Yorba Linda homes have been on the market for less than 30 days. 290 of those Yorba Linda homes have been on the market for more than 30 days. 305 are Single Family Residences 72 are Condos 12 are Townhomes There are currently 170 homes in Escrow in the Yorba Linda area. If you are looking to buy or sale in the Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, Corona, Orange County areas soon please feel free to call me for more information. 09/05/2010

The loan approval process has become increasingly difficult in today’s    financial real estate market. Banks continue to lose millions of dollars through  shorts sales and foreclosures which significantly affects the way they quantify  a new buyer. Therefore, the loan process can be a complex and sometimes  frustrating process. First, find a direct lender you trust and stay with them. If you are in escrow,  you can’t change lenders without jeopardizing the transaction. Buyer  contingencies are supposed to be removed in 17 days which means that you  should have your full loan approval by then. If you switch lenders, you won’t be able to make that deadline, and the seller/bank will cancel the contract on you.Second, ask all your financial questions up front. You should ask about interes... 07/22/2010

Homefindinginfo.com's Top Rated Short Sale Agent for California is assisting Yorba Linda homeowners FREE OF CHARGE. My Short Sale Team assists hundreds of Southern California homeowners with their complicated situations and NEVER charge the homeowner for our negotiating services... Our fee is paid by the bank. Don't let foreclosure happen to you! My team will be the contact point for your bank. You will not have to take any more embarrassing phone calls. We can also negotiate to allow you more time in your home if you'd like. Behind in your payments? That's o.k. Let us stop the Foreclosure proceedings and give you time to make arrangements. Don't call just any "agent" for this important issue, you need a full time Short Sale Broker. Call me today so I can send you a FREE Short Sale info... 06/22/2010

This is a brave story of a young lady in Yorba Linda and I am calling all Caring People because Brielle is a  woman of faith that needs our strength in the form of this prayer request. I hope to show her this posting, at the end of the week, with dozens of get well comments, dozens of re-posts, and many good wishes that will make her day! Brielle Murray is 12 1/2 years old.  She is the big sister to two younger siblings.  In January of 2008, she was diagnozed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that attacks soft tissue.  The baseball-sized tumor in her right ear canal was so large that it was deemed inoperable.  Brielle went through eleven months of Chemotherapy and Proton Beam radiation so you know she is one tough cookie!  On November 17th, 2008, the cancer was not evident on her MRI and ... 06/13/2010

Here's a reason to move up in Yorba Linda, you can get the $8,000 tax credit for this Executive Home!  It's actually better than the tax credit because it is a closing cost credit!  You will get the $8,000 when you close escrow, not when you file your taxes next year. Have a home to sell?  We can put you under contract on this home and sell both homes at the same time.  The credit you get on this home sale could make you feel like you sold your home for free! Isn't it time to move out of that attached home and into a block party neighborhood in Yorba Linda?  I did something exactly like that myself and I wouldn't change a thing!  Call me if you are interested in getting out of your condo and into an Executive Home in Yorba Linda! Find homes like this at http://www.YorbaLindaMLS.com/ Cal... 06/12/2010

  The folks at Realtor.com compiled a list of the top 10 most-searched homes for sale in Orange County from their Web site of activity last week… Yorba Linda 19965 Winners Circle $600,000 Newport Beach 20491 Savanna Lane $555,000 Newport Beach 2412 Azure Avenue $675,000 Yorba Linda 19641 Ridgewood $549,000 San Clemente 12 Corte Pasillo $550,000 Mission Viejo 24582 Acropolis Drive $560,000 Laguna Beach 25 Carmel Court $547,000 Trabuco Canyon 21441 Silvertree Lane $675,000 Aliso Viejo 12 Goldenrain $559,000 Laguna Beach 31712 Florence Avenue $625,000 These are the listings that online home shoppers check out the most in O.C. The homes are tracked within 20% of the median list price for the county, which is $624,900. This week, Yorba Linda takes the cake with the most popular home for sal... 05/25/2010