FORECLOSURE VS. SHORT SALE Being behind on your mortgage payments and facing foreclosure are two of the most stressful financial difficulties you can face. After you've spent your life working to purchase a home but due to a variety of circumstances you suddenly find yourself under water. Phone calls from debt collectors and a bank threatening to foreclose could cause anyone to lose their mind. Let's take a look at what happens to you when your home is foreclosed on and what your other options may be.    Foreclosure When your home is foreclosed on a few things happen. You lose your home, you have to become a renter and your credit plunges off of a cliff. The only benefit is you’re no longer responsible for the mortgage. Unfortunately, if you have dreams of owning your own home again, a ... 01/23/2014

Goals for My Real Estate Career and Family in 2014      We are now in a new age, a "Modern Technology Age". Most of us now have home computers, laptops, iPads, Smart Phones, Scanners and in rare cases still use a fax machine. My goal it to continue to become more "techy" as the year goes on. I attend real estate seminars, webinars and just went to Women's Council of Realtors where I learned a lot of new technical information to do power point presentations. This is really going to help my business grow Digital Signatures are the greatest thing that ever happened in the life of a Realtor. No matter where your client is, you can email them the documents to initial or sign with the click of a mouse. I just completed a transaction where the seller had gone out of state and she received and ... 01/20/2014

Lake Hills Reserve Home Market Update for December 2013 Lake Hills Reserve is a community of homes overlooking Lake Mathews in Riverside. It is a area located high in the hills featuring specatacualr views. These homes were at one time going for a million dollars plus but now are a great price.     11 Currently Active Homes Ranging from $425,000-$699,900, Bed 3-5, Size 3,218-5,074 sq. ft. Built 2006-2013. In December 2013 there were 4 New Listings   5 Closed Sales in December 2013 Ranging from $435,000-$510,855. Bed 3-4. Size 2,320-3,450 sq. ft. Built 2006-2013   To Search Homes in Lake Hills Reserve Click Here     01/18/2014

Murrieta CA Condos and Townhomes for Sale: Jan. 15, 2014. Looking for Murrieta Condos and Townhomes for sale? Then follow the link to view the complete list of Murrieta Condos and Townhomes for Sale.  Murrieta Real Estate Market Reports:  Follow the link to check out Murrieta Condo and Townhome Price Trends! Data courtesy of the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed, and is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. 01/12/2014

Gay Friendliest Cities- The Top 15 in the United States   1.      Washington, DC 2.      2. Pasadena, CA 3.      Seattle, WA 4.      Cambridge, MA 5.      Atlanta, GA 6.      St. Louis, MO 7.      Madison, WI 8.      Salt Lake City, UT 9.      Oakland, CA 10.   Arlington, VA 11.   San Francisco, CA 12.   Rochester, NY 13.   Orlando, FL 14.   Long Beach, CA 15.   Pittsburgh, PA   Categories below were used to determine the cities ranking. A. Statewide elected officials B. women's colleges C. Lesbian coupled-headed households D. Elected officials E. Mariah Carey concert dates F. Lady Gaga concert dates G. Pink concert dates H. Jona Brothers Concert dates I. Gay Rodeo association J. Best Gay Bars per Out magazine K. Subtotal K. Population Points earned by items A–J yield a point subtotal, ... 01/09/2014

6 Steps to Selling Your Home While it may seem like a simple task to some, especially after watching so many of those home and garden shows on HGTV and the likes.  Just fix up the place with a little paint and slap on the for sale sign, viola!  Instant success, right?  No, not really.  While the television reality shows about real estate look simple, getting the results are not that easy.  Think about the many, many, many production assistants, writers, builders, film crews that make it all happen.  Ah, yes, there is a lot more involved in preparing a home for sale.  Here is a simple video that breaks down the process: Here is the simple breakdown of the video: Step One:  Hire MeThe selling process begins with calling me.  Together we can determine how quickly you need to sell and how m... 01/06/2014

Do You Have A New Year's Day Tradition? Ours is Watching the Rose Bowl Parade We seem to do the same thing every year. We get up early and have coffee, make our orange cinnamon rolls and get ready for the Rose Parade on TV to start. I am usually never disappointed as the B-1 Bomber or the Thunderbird's do a fly over to start the parade. This year they had the Thunderbird's flying and they did 2 fly-overs (coming and going) as it is the traditional way to start the parade. This was the 61st Anniversary of the United States Air Force starting the parade with fly-overs.     Cinnamon Rolls that were so delicious and truly a Christmas morning and New Year's Day tradition in our house. Can't start the parade until we have our coffee and rolls.             Here is my chihuahua sitting on the c... 01/02/2014

The #1 Question After X-Mas is What to Do With Those Bad Presents First of all is there such a thing as a bad present? Yes the bulky knitted green sweater for your 16 year old son, the ugliest red sweater with Christmas balls all over it, or the purple chip & dip dish and your house is in whites/cremes. Or what about a fruitcake that tastes like it has been sitting in a cabinet for years. OH Yes...they all taste like that fresh or stale! You know what gift I am talking about as we have all had them. My grandmother always used to give me a box of soaps and I have been using liquid bath gel for years but it would hurt her feelings so I would just keep it under a cabinet. I think I still have 6 boxes of soap as I didn't have the heart to get rid of them but couldn't bring myself to tell he... 12/30/2013

How Do You Survive Christmas? Christmas can be hectic with the kids fighting, the dogs barking, visitors at the door, last minute wrapping and shopping, cooking.....and the list goes on but I have one simple cure for surviving the holidays. Eggnog....and if you are so inclined, add a little Brandy to it. Tastes good!     12/25/2013

2014 is the Year to Get on the Technology Train to Be Successful 2014 is the Year to Get on the Technology Train to Be Successful Gone are the days where you could run to your office and print the contracts and disclosures and get your client to sign them. File them away in the master paper file in your office and then a few days later, run over to your clients home and get more signatures. We all did this but most of us have realized that our time is more important as well as our clients. We are now in a new age, a "Modern Technology Age". We now have home computers, laptops, iPads, Smart Phones, Scanners and in rare cases still use a fax machine. We can log onto important websites to conduct business from most any computer so we can go on vacations and still stay on top of our busines... 12/22/2013

Last week was a very busy week for us at IamShortSales but I want to take this time to thank Debra Hughes and Randall Brannon from Keller Williams Realty for allowing us to negotiate a successful Short Sale and close escrow on their 5230 Appleton ST, Riverside 92504 listing. We look forward to working with Debra Hughes and Randal Brannon again very soon.      5230 Appleton ST, Riverside 92504  If you are looking to sell your home, purchase a home, Short Sale, or Standard Sale. I can help you! Please contact me at (888) 995-2637 or e-mail us at james@cahometeam.net   “See you in Escrow”®   12/18/2013

This is What Christmas is all About My friends were putting up the tree and decorating it. When they placed the star on the top, their grandson was so amazed and he just couldn't stop staring at it and the light was reflecting down on his face.   Happy Holidays and Thanks for Reading my Blog   Whatever your needs are, you will find it here in California! From the Inland Empire you are 45 minutes to the beaches, mountains or desert. Housing is affordable in the Inland Empire area! Kristin Hamilton BRE #01492138 Keller Williams Realty – I am a full time agent and deal in all types of real estate transactions. Trusts, Probate, Short Sales, Standard Listing, Single Family Homes, Apartments 1-4 units, Duplexes and Condos. I am also an experienced REO agent. I sell real estate in the Riversid... 12/17/2013

Hey everyone!  Michelle Longnaker is working hard to promote her brand and has a new promo video posted on YouTube.  She would really appreciate any views, "Likes", and subscriptions. Please check it out (only 47 seconds long). Michelle offers real estate related services to home sellers and home buyers in Riverside, Perris, Moreno Valley, Corona, and surrounding communities. As always, shares and reposts are appreciated. Thx and Merry Christmas, Cameron 12/16/2013

Inland Empire is a great region of Southern California just east of Los Angeles. This area is extremely affordable and very reasonable to live in as compared to some of the prices in the Los Angeles area. Homes for sale in the Inland Empire could be a potentially savvy investment, as this area continues to expand each and every year to include the demand for new people. The area is known for its affordable housing as well as its new industrial and commercial development that has brought a lot of jobs into this area. With beautiful views of the mountains, close access to Los Angeles and a variety of different amenities.   Commuting for work is also very easy as there are a variety of highway improvements in this area that have made transportation a lot easier to the suburbs especially if... 12/16/2013

"Frosty the Snowman" & "Yes Virginia"- Watch on TV with your Kids Tonight Be sure to watch these shows on TV tonight, December 6, 2013 from 8-9 pm on CBS. Frosty the Snowman is an animated adaption of Romeo Mueller's story. This is a story that many of us have been watching for years. I personally love to watch this every year when it appears on TV. I find myself singing the song "Frosty the Snowman" for a day or more. One great thing about this show is that it is narrated by Jimmy Durante.   Yes Virginia is the story of an 8 year old little girl who is told by her friends that Santa doesn't exist. Virginia writes a letter to the editor of the New York Sun asking if the jolly man is real. It is a wonderful story to watch with your kids or just watch even if you don't have kids. It will ... 12/06/2013

Words for All of Us to Live By Words for All of Us to Live By   Write your worries in the sand Carve your blessing in wood   Here is the sun going down and all my worries are gone.   Thanks for Reading my Blog   Kristin Hamilton BRE #01492138 Keller Williams Realty – I am a full time agent and deal in all types of real estate transactions. Trusts, Probate, Short Sales, Standard Listing, Single Family Homes, Apartments 1-4 units, Duplexes and Condos. I am also an experienced REO agent. I sell real estate in the Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. I am a trained and experienced Short Sale agent. If you are looking for a professional and experienced agent, I am just a click away. Google me at Kristin Hamilton-Real Estate Agent. Homeowners and Buyers both will find ... 11/30/2013

Happy Thanksgiving from Southern California Happy Thanksgiving from Southern California Kristin Hamilton-Realtor www.kristinhamilton.com kristinhamilton@kw.com 909-557-6966 California Real Estate Agent- Kristin Hamilton. Inland Empire; San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Colton, Yucaipa, Rialto, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Riverside, Montclair, Calimesa, Corona, Beaumont, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and SB Mountains and other cites too. Homeowners. Please call me for a Comprehensive Market Analysis to assist you with marketing your home for sale and getting the best price possible.Buyers, if you are planning to purchase real estate, let me assist you in finding the right home.  11/28/2013

Riverside Homes for Sale in 92508 If you are wondering what is happening with the market these days, take a peek at our local market update report:   Median Listing Price Median Days on Market Active Listings Distressed Listings $396,670   37 72 26.4%   As you can see there are homes on the market and available for purchase this holiday season.  To find out more about the market, community information or local schools, please visit: www.SearchInlandEmpireRealEstate.com     11/21/2013

Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area   Every year millions of people in the US are affected by natural disasters such as Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Flooding, and Firestorms. Would you be prepared if this happened to you?       Here are some safety tips to help you prepare for such a disaster. Keep you gas tank half to full; never go to sleep on a empty tank. You might not be able to buy gas for days. Have water on hand for you and your family and don't forget the pets. Have spare dog food available for your pets. Keep food on hand that doesn't need to to be cooked. 1 week supply is hopefully sufficient. Make sure you have a "First-Aid" kit with disinfectant, bandages, tape and antibiotic cream plus aspirin and... 11/17/2013

Give where you live! The giving season has begun and while the national and international charities will appreciate your generosity, there are many ways to give locally that will impact your community for years to come.  One organization that I have joined this year is the Junior League of Riverside.  It is a community service organization that has contributed to the Riverside for decades.  In my opinion, it is a worthwhile way to spend my time, when I am not selling real estate. How do you give where you live?   11/09/2013