HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - By Zip Code - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CAMy last article I took a close look at all of the properties that sold in Hemet CA during the month of January, 2007 and compared to January 2006 & 2005 as well as the December preceding each January.In this article, I want to look at the demographic differences between the three zip codes that make up Hemet - 92543, 92544 & 92545.First I should define each zip code geographically to help the visitor understand the lay of the land.Starting in the east, zip code 92544 covers all of the unincorporated area of both Valle Vista and East Hemet.  The zip code expands briefly into the incorporated area of the City of Hemet, east of San Jacinto Avenue.  Just as a pointer, if you are on Florid... 02/09/2007

HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CAWith all of the talk of doom and gloom I suppose the one good thing is that we can't get upset when the news is less then stellar.  And that's what I have to report about the Hemet Housing market, looking back at January 2007. None of the numbers that I will be reporting on will include homes that were sold without a REALTOR and the MLS - either through private parties or directly from the builders.  These numbers are strictly re-sale transactions that have been accomplished with the assistance of a REALTOR and the MLS.If we look back over the past two years, there were 99 homes that closed escrow and were reported as sold to the Hemet MLS in January, 2005.  Then last year, as the market was starti... 02/09/2007

My Morning Routine, My Real Estate Business, ActiveRain & the Bibleby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate, Hemet, CAAn unusual title in today's politically correct non-secular world.I start with my morning routine, because I was recently inspired to change it.  I have recently written a couple of articles about a free 3-day seminar I attended, presented by Tom Ferry (which I recommend - just know he wants to sell you a $500 a month coaching program).One of the issues that was discussed and taught was to change my morning routine.  Well, I've known that for a while - but hearing it made it resonate.  Now the things that I know I should do - I am doing consistently.I set my alarm for 5:00 a.m. (remember, I have no commute - I work from home)I exercise every morning - gradually increas... 02/09/2007

  Hemet Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940This guide focuses on High Schools within the Hemet School District. We have included school contact information and links to Hemet High School sites to find information about Hemet High School boundaries and Hemet High School programs that are specific to each High School in Hemet. Hemet High Schools: Hemet High School41701 Stetson Ave.Hemet, CA 92544951.765.5150951.765.5177 fax West Valley High School3401 Mustang WayHemet, CA 92545951.765.1600951.765.1607 fax Tahquitz High School4425 W. CommonwealthHemet, CA 92545951.765.5100 Ext. 2686 951.765.2587 fax  Hemet local guides provided by Mission Grove Realty as a service to our community. Thank you for using our guides and hope that they provide a glimpse into our wonderful commun... 02/01/2007

  Hemet Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940This guide focuses on Middle Schools (6th through 8th grade) within the Hemet School District. We have included school contact information and links to school sites to find information about Hemet School boundaries and Hemet school programs that are specific to each Middle School in Hemet.  Acacia Middle School *1200 E. AcaciaHemet, CA 92543951.765.1620951.765.5149 fax Dartmouth Middle School *41535 Mayberry Ave.Hemet, CA 92544951.765.2550951.765.2559 fax Diamond Valley Middle School291 W. Chambers St.Hemet, CA 92543951.925.2899951.925.6297 fax Hamilton School (7-12)57550 Mitchell Rd.Anza, CA 92539951.763.1865 951.763.5420  Santa Fe Middle School831 E. DevonshireHemet, CA 92543951.765.6440951.765.6444 fax  Hemet local guides pro... 02/01/2007

  Hemet Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940This guide focuses on Elementary Schools within the Hemet School District. We have included school contact information and links to school sites to find information about Hemet School boundaries and Hemet school programs that are specific to each school in Hemet.  Hemet Elementary Schools   Bautista Creek Elementary School441 N. Lake St. Hemet, CA 92544 951.927.0822951.765.5151 fax Cawston Elementary School4000 W. Menlo Ave.Hemet, CA 92545951.765.0277951.929.2496 fax        Cottonwood School (K-8)44260 Sage Rd.Aguanga, CA 92536951.767.3870951.767.3877 fax Fruitvale Elementary School 2800 W. FruitvaleHemet, CA 92545951.765.1680951.765.1685 fax        Hamilton School (K-6)57550 Mitchell Rd.Anza, CA 92539951.763.1840951.763.1845 fa... 02/01/2007

  Hemet Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940When visiting the valley, there are many choices for an overnight stay or longer term lodging. Hemet's newest addition is the Hampton Inn located in West Hemet. Price conscious visitors have a choice of many accommodations. If you would like recommendations, please call us at (951) 927-8940 and we can direct you to one that is suited to your needs. If house hunting in the area, we can recommend accommodations that will be near properties in Hemet that meet your needs, provide maps and MLS listings in the area. One or 2 days should be sufficient on your initial visit to the Valley. Make sure to contact us for local restaurant recommendations and points of interest in the Valley. Below is a directory of local lodging with links to... 02/01/2007

            Hemet Veterinarian and Pet related resources courtesy of:  Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544 Directory of local veterinarians, pet hospitals and services for area pet owners. The Hemet and San Jacinto Valley offers a wide range of choices when it comes to Hemet pet care.  Buena Vista Pet Clinic 425 N Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA(951) 929-2872  Beck Rick DVM Winners Circle Equine Clinic Inc 39185 Diamond Valley Rd, Hemet, CA(951) 929-4533  Rasner Reginald R DVM 24751 Los Rancherias Rd, Hemet, CA(951) 926-4599  Greene Marla DVM 425 N Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA(951) 929-2872  Mar Animal Hospital 1221 W Acacia Ave, Hemet, CA(951) 652-7387  Ballinger Dewey C 1110 N Buena Vista St, Hemet, CA(951) 658-3219  Raynor & Etchart 601... 01/31/2007

            Hemet Theatre Guide resources courtesy of:  Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544There are only 3 theatres in the Hemet and San Jacinto Valley. 2 are standard seating theatres with 12 screens each and the third is the Historic Hemet Theatre which shows recent films and classic movies in a historic setting located in the center of Hemet's Downtown Historic District.  San Jacinto Metro 12(951) 487-0879 1599 S San Jacinto Ave, San Jacinto, CA12 Screen Theatre - Standard Seating Hemet Theater (951) 658-7123 220 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 1 Screen Historic TheatreShowing recent and classic Films Regal Cinema (951) 658-3356 2369 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 12 Screen Theatre - Standard Seating  Find more information about Movie Thea... 01/31/2007

            Hemet Banking Guide resources courtesy of:  Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544There are many banks in Hemet with the majority of local financial institutions on the the main artery known as Hwy 74 or Florida Ave. Nearly all major banks are represented in the valley along with various credit unions and locally owned banks.  Altura Credit Union (951) 490-5911995 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA Arrowhead Credit Union (951) 654-04891537 S San Jacinto Ave, San Jacinto, CA  Bank of America(909) 929-4131 869 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA www.bankofamerica.com/ Borrego Springs Bank (951) 929-5777 717 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA  Union Bank of California (951) 766-6666800 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA  Wells Fargo Bank (951) 652-0143 1100 E Flori... 01/31/2007

                                                                          The History of Mission Grove Realty         Who we are and how we got our name:     As a Valley resident of more than 20 years, It is a mere coincidence that Christopher Walker, one of Mission Grove Realty's founders, landed in the same Valley that his Great, Great Grandfather who had started a  Business there during the early 1900's. He eventually moved his business to the growing area nown known as Huntington Beach.  Christopher's Parents have been in the real estate industry for over 30 years and they always hoped that he would follow in their footsteps. After a successful, 18 year, career in sales and marketing, he fulfilled his destiny. Together with his family and longtime friend, Graham Holmes, the idea of ... 01/30/2007

  Hemet Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940The Hemet and San Jacinto Valley is rich is history. One of the most recent discoveries in the Valley are fossilized remains of  early Mastodons which inhabited the Valley over 50,000 years ago and are on display at the Western Center for Archeology and Paleontology right here in the Valley. The first modern inhabitants were members of the Cahuilla Indian tribe. Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-we-ah) means "masters" or "powerful one" and 2,500 years ago these fiercely resourceful people learned to survive the blistering temperatures of the dry, unyielding land by digging wells. They devised creative methods for using local plant life such as acorns, mesquite and pinyon. And they built their homes (known as a kish) from reeds, branches ... 01/30/2007

Hemet and San Jacinto Local Guides by Mission Grove Realty (951) 927-8940Western Center for Archeology and Paleontology:The largest mastodon discovered in the Western United States is right here in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley. The Western Center is a welcome addition to our Valley and provides a look back into our Valley's rich past. A departure from the bland architecture typically found here.  The Western Center is an architectural masterpiece housing fossilized remains and archaeological artifacts from around our Valley. The facility also contains research and education facilities and a storage facility rivaling that of any major metropolitan museum. A secure, climate controlled facility will house fossils and artifacts on a scale rivaling that of Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits. On... 01/30/2007

            Hemet Mobile Home Park resources courtesy of: Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544There are many mobile home parks in the Hemet area. This directory includes all ages parks "family parks"  where you own you own land and those with space rent. Parks where you own the land are indicated as "Individually owned" real estate. Parks vary in resourses and some will include golf, clubhouses, pools and other recreational facilities. If you have questions about "family mobile homes in Hemet, call us at (951) 927-8940. We would be happy to assist you in locating the right place for you to call home in Hemet.All Ages Mobile Home Parks in Hemet The Americana                     1097 N State St          (951) 925-3010 The Californian... 01/29/2007

            Hemet Mobile Home Park resources courtesy of: Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544There are many mobile home parks in the Hemet area. This directory includes parks where you own you own land and those with space rent. Parks where you own the land are indicated as "Individually owned" real estate. Parks vary in resourses and some will include golf, clubhouses, pools and other recreational facilities. If you have questions about mobile home parks in Hemet, call us at (951) 927-8940. We would be happy to assist you in locating the right place for you to call home in Hemet.55+  Mobile Home Parks   Casa del Rey Estates880 & 881 N Lake St   (951) 927-2016 Colonial Country Club             601 N Kirby St           (951) 925-26... 01/29/2007

            Hemet For Sale by Owner resources courtesy of: Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940  4140 E Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92544Mission Grove Realty would like to offer our assistance when you decide to sell your property yourself (FSBO). You can use these coupons for free, professional quality photographs of your property which we will take for you and provide on CD for you to use in the marketing of your property, without obligation or cost of any kind. We will not try and sell you our services and you have no obligation to us whatsoever. We have also included a coupon for free Internet marketing of your property which will increase the visibility of your home on the web. You provide us with the description and features of your home and we will design and  imple... 01/29/2007

 Real Estate Coupons Provided By: Mission Grove Realty - Riverside County, CA real estate.These coupons are available to residents of the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, California. We have included coupons for Free services provided by Hemet CA real estate brokerage, Mission Grove Realty. Coupons for moving services and for sale by owner properties will enhance you home buying or selling experience. Coupons for fax service, yard sale signs, notary service and color copies will appeal to anyone living in Hemet or San Jacinto. Drop by our Hemet office and use one of these coupons today.We have even included coupons for property owners who want to sell their home themselves (FSBO) You dont have to own a home  to use most of these coupons, it is just our way of saying thank you to the resident... 01/29/2007

 Hemet Local Guide Courtesy of Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940Local directory of churches and religious organizations in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley and surrounding communities. Here you will find local churches, schools, houses of worship, bookstores and places of spiritual enlightenment in the Valley. If you have a recommendation for our local guides, let us know. We would be happy to consider publishing a business guide that meets the needs of residents and real estate owners in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley and other California communities. Church of the Nazarene 602 Saint John pl, Hemet, CA (951) 652-4475 Baptist Christian School: Preschool & Kindergarten Academic 26089 Girard Street, Hemet, CA (951) 658-3203 Community Christian Church 41762 Stetson Aven... 01/29/2007

 Hemet Business Guide Courtesy of Mission Grove Realty. Hemet, CA Realtors (951) 927-8940Local directory of home improvement and hardware stores in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley and surrounding communities. When purchasing or selling a home in Hemet, California a local home improvement center can provide all of the tools you need to help make your project successful. We hope you enjoy our business guides. If you have a recommendation for our business guide, let us know. We would be happy to consider publishing a business guide that meets the needs of residents and real estate owners in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley and other California communities. Ace Hardware 42951 Florida Ave, Hemet, CA(951) 927-2295 Hemet True Value 2007 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA(951) 652-4011 Sharps Ace Hardware 1... 01/28/2007

Active Rain & Google - a Follow-Up & Some New Tips:  On January 11th, I wrote an article about the effect that ActiveRain has had on my search engine results, specifically with achieving a page one ranking on Google, in just 15 days.I just wanted to offer a follow-up, two weeks later, as I had been warned that it might only be a temporary thing - one that could change overnight.  I was also warned on several occasions that the techniques I shared in my article were unethical and that Google would quickly catch on and banish me from the search engines. Well, I know 2 weeks is not an eternity but it is not an overnight sensation either, as I had been warned and Google seems to continue to reward me for my dance "in the Rain".The most coveted term in Hemet CA for Google searches in the fie... 01/24/2007