Summer Fun.....Disneyland & California Adventure in Anaheim     Summer Fun.....Disneyland & California Adventure in Anaheim   If you want to go to the happiest place on earth, try Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure. It is truly a place for adults and kids. If you have never been there, go now. If you have been there, go back as there is a lot of fun waiting for you.   Disneyland Park & California Adventure Park 1313 S. Disneyland DriveAnaheim, CA 92802 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Website   Kristin Hamilton DRE #014092138 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 es... 05/13/2013

Woodcrest Riverside, California Real Estate Report Woodcrest is a lifestyle neighborhood. It is a rural community zoned as horse property with the lowest residential density in the city. Characterized by rolling hills and arroyos many residents enjoy the large lots ranging from one acre to multi-acres. Landscaping is often xeriscaping with low water and indigenous plantings. The style of homes range from compact homes, to larger traditional homes to luxurious estate homes. Why do People Live in Woodcrest Riverside California? The community offers a wide variety of homes - entry level, mid-level and luxury. The homes, in this report, are built from 1961 - 2008 with square footage ranging from 1085 t0 5426. Entry level homes began at 1085 sq.ft, a mini-ranch on a 1.32 acre lot; the mid-le... 05/13/2013

Lake Hills Reserve Riverside California What is the big story in Lake Hills Reserve?  Buyers are clamoring to purchase a home in the Lake Hills Reserve but a serious lack of inventory is impeding the sales of homes which in turn is generating price increases. According to the California Association of Realtors Vice President - Leslie Appleton-Young the sales of home priced at $500,000 and greater are up more than 34% from last year.  Why Do People Live Here? Lake Hills Reserve is a masterplanned community built among 750 acres of which 500 acres is dedicated green space. Set among rolling hills homes offer city, community, mountain and Lake Mathews Views. A newer construction neighborhood the homes are built from 2004 forward, with new construction currently building. The beautiful comm... 05/13/2013

Top Reasons to Move to Riverside, California Homebuyers are relocating to Riverside California, the largest city in the Inland Empire, and you maybe wondering what is attracting clients to the city of Riverside.  A city called the citrus jewel of the Inland Empire.  Value and Diversity 1.Riverside consists of twenty eight different neighborhoods providing a wide variety of community flavors. Ranging from historical neighborhoods to horse properties and new construction tracts, buyers are presented with a wide variety of selections. The median price of a LA home is $340,000 Riverside median price $263,000.  2. The city of Riverside has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winters (average temperatures 60's) and hot summers (average temperatures 90's). 3. The city is 52 miles from ... 05/08/2013

Summer Fun...Sportfishing for the Entire Family from San Pedro CA Sportfishing for the Entire Family       Sport fishing is a fun and exciting event for everyone probably over the age of 7 years. The day I was there, many kids had gone with their parents and the youngest was a 7year old girl who had fun helping her dad fish.           They have two large boats; the Monte Carlo and Pursuit. This is a real professional crew and the fisherman and fisherwomen come off with many fish and smiling faces.                       If you are looking for a half day, ¾ day, or twilight fishing; sign up for a fishing trip. And if you are interested in whales, dolphins or wading birds, you will probably see a lot on your excursion.                 22nd Street Landing 141 W. 22nd Street San Pedro, CA 90... 05/07/2013

  The 1926 Historical Schooner “Curlow”....Rent it for a 3 Hour Sail in Dana Point.  This boat is spectacular and while we were there, people were calling to schedule a said in the next hour. What fun it looks like.               Dana Point, CA is a lovely city and even has a State Park at the Beach. What ever you are interested in, you will find it here.                       Many restaurants and shopping nearby.                     Kristin Hamilton DRE #014092138 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 Co... 05/03/2013

Friday's Featured Home - Riverside, California Riverside California is home to many diverse communities. Today I have selected a new construction home in the Lake Hills Reserve. A mountain top community built among 750 acres of rolling hills and 500 acres are dedicated green space. The city and mountain views are spectacular offering views of Mt. Baldy to the North and Big Bear to the East. 16712 Golden Bluff Loop 3150 sq.ft/14,375 sq.ft.lot 4 bedrooms/3 baths                                                                05/03/2013

I just witnessed first hand a car chase in the City of Riverside where there were at least 10 cruisers and several motors in vehicle pursuit vigorously but safely while the getaway vehicle was taking risks swerving and speeding as well as running lights to get away. Then, the suspect realized there was no hope, abandoned the vehicle and took off running. Riverside Police just one block later had the suspect in custody RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT One of the finest departments around who provides excellent police work, services and protection will not tolerate any shenanigans by criminals within this City and they stand ready, willing and quite able to do something bout it. I am amazed that the criminal mentality doesn't consider that. For every risk or act of law-breaking that a criminal... 05/02/2013

Show and Go Car Show for Charity May 3-5, 2013 in Riverside, CA          Michael Crains 1970 Nova will be on display, and a few other special surprises, so spread "Share" the word to keep everyone updated on the ongoing special surprises, special guests and special things we will be doing this year, it's going to be big!!! Registration includes t-shirt, dash plaque and program. T-shirts guaranteed to all registrations received before April 22. All participating vehicles must be street legal possessing Auto Insurance as mandated by the STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Cars pulling trailers on cruise route must register trailer. No race cars on cruise route. Limited to the first 1,000 vehicles. Current Registration Fee $60.00 for every entry (single party multiple entries) $75 on event day (May 3, 4... 05/01/2013

Chef Bobby Flay will be at William Sonoma May 2 at South Coast Plaza     Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00am Williams-Sonoma South Coast Plaza3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 751-1166   Come to the special in-store event as Bobby Flay shares insider tips and signs copies of his latest book. Please call the hosting store to reserve a copy today. About the author. Bobby Flay, a New York Times bestselling author, is the chef-owner of six fine-dining restaurants, including Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, and Bobby Flay Steak, and numerous Bobby's Burger Palaces. He is the host of many popular cooking shows on the Food Network, from the Emmy-winning Bobby Flays Barbecue Addiction, Grill It! with Bobby Flay and Boy Meets Grill to the Iron Chef America series, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay,... 05/01/2013

  Multitasking- Good, Bad or is it Just a Sex Thing?   I confess even though I work for Keller Williams I have not read the book yet. But I did read the 3 downloaded chapters and enjoyed them thoroughly.   Gary Keller talks about the movie “City Slickers” and I loved it. It was a feel good movie that has a nice ending and lots of funny parts throughout including bringing home a baby calf on an airplane and pulling it behind their station wagon on the CA freeway. Jack Palance starred as the rough and tough cowboy named Curly who always said you have to find ‘the one thing’ and sticking up his index finger. “The One Thing”.   From what I have read so far, multitasking is not good and if you do it, you will find yourself short circuiting by:   1) Taking longer to finish your tasks.    2) N... 04/28/2013

  The Sun Shines Forever in My Yard         I bought this sand sculpture at the local home improvement store 5 years ago. It was really heavy and we hung in on the fence post. It has been hanging there ever since during rain, wind, cold and heat and it is still intact and as pretty as the day we bought it.       I love to look out on my patio and see my smiling sun looking back at me. Plus it is hanging in front of my favorite plant, a huge Mexican Bird of Paradise.       This sun sculpture has given me such joy and the birds like to congregate on the fence above it.   Kristin Hamilton DRE #014092138 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... 04/27/2013

Stranded Awaiting my Roadside Service….Thanks Walter’s Automotive   A few weeks ago, my car started acting up and as I went to show property, I found the battery was dead. I had the battery jumped and it was OK for a few days so I thought I must had left the inside lights on.  Then on Friday night, I again went to meet a client for a walk-through and my car wouldn’t start. Luckily I had another car but knew I had to take care of this problem or I would end up being stranded soon. And it was raining so I was glad I happened to be home at the time.   I called my roadside service number and within 15 minutes I got a car from a Walter’s Technician who said he had 2 prior calls of stranded drivers but would be to my house within 2 hours.    Within 2 hours, approximately 8:30 pm, he was there... 04/26/2013

Recycle Electronic Waste Riverside/ San Bernardino Sites April 21-22   Do you have unwanted electronics piling up in your garage, office, or closet? Bring them to this free electronic waste (e-waste) collection events and get them properly recycled. Make sure not to miss this ‘FREE Electronic Waste Recycling Event’. Find one of the 18 sites near you listed below  in Riverside, San Bernardino and LA Counties.   Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 2013Diamond Bar High School21400 Pathfinder RoadDiamond Bar, CA 91765Event Hours: 8am - 3pm Saturday, April 20, 2013 First Baptist Church5500 Alessandro Blvd.Riverside, CA 92506Event Hours: 9am - 2pmSaturday, April 20, 2013Canyon Crest Towne Center5225 Canyon Crest DriveRiverside, CA 92507Event Hours: 9am - 2pmSaturday, April 20, 2013Jurupa Valley... 04/20/2013

  National Park Week April 20-28, 2013 National Park Week April 20-28, 2013   Did you know that National Park Week is April 20-28, 2013?   Did you know that there are 401 national parks? That they include seashores, battlefields, historic homes, archeological sites, and spectacular natural areas?   Did you know there is at least one national park in every state?   Did you know that 99 percent of counties in America have recreational facilities such as playgrounds and trails funded by the National Park Service's Land & Water Conservation Fund?   So, if you are looking for something fun and fantastic to do with family and friends, head out to America's national parks where millions of stars light up the dark night sky, deer and antelope (and a few other critters!) play on the wide open ra... 04/16/2013

Orangecrest Riverside Real Estate Report April 2013 What is the big story in Orangecrest Riverside? Just as it is throughout the Inland Empire Inventory levels are low and wily sellers are responding to the buyer demand with higher listing prices. We are witnessing the philosophy of supply versus demand in action. The shift in the Riverside real estate market has led sellers to an ideal scenario - low interest rates combined with buyer enthusiasm has resulted in multiple offers and bidding wars. Orangecrest Riverside Background: Orangecrest is a community of newer homes built in southeast Riverside. It is home to award winning schools, nationally recognized parks and a new community center. Active Listings: 10  Back-up Listings: 42 Sold Listings: 27 (listings sold from March 1 - April 1... 04/15/2013

QHB (Qualified Home Buyer) seeking Single Family Residence! Yikes....it's crazy out there and all I want to do is buy a single family home in Riverside, California. I've submitted multiple offers (14 and hoping the next will be lucky 15.) I jump out of bed at the sound of my phone pinging with new email alerts. (Trying to be the first buyer to view and get my offer in first.) I've stopped negotiating, my agent started writing full price offers on # 7.( We are even coming in 5 -10% above list). I'm not even asking for concessions.(No home warranties, no closing costs, nothing, nada). So why is it I just can't win the home of my dreams? They tell me it's now a seller's market and buyers everywhere are trying to take advantage of the 2004 pricing we are seeing right now in Riverside, Calif... 04/10/2013

  ©Anaheim Angels- Go and Support Your Team this Season©     On Tuesday April 9 at 7:00 pm go to a home game and see the Angels play Oakland Athletics at Angel’s Stadium. ‘Opening Night’ promotions an Angel’s wall calendar to enjoy for the entire year.   No matter who your team is, go and support them. There are 162 games so you will have many chances to bring the kids or just come with friends. Enjoy Baseball 2013!   Here is a picture of Spring Training in Arizona. My friends went to see  an Angel’s game but a huge storm hit and the game was cancelled. Spectators were being hit with golf ball sizedhail.   To buy tickets click here. Go Angels! California is a dream come true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountain... 04/02/2013

Short Sale Riverside Home Most now understand what the Short Sale Process is now considering most of the real estate market in California consists of short sales and foreclosures. But do you know how a Riverside Short Sale will specifically affect you and your family's financial future?Every Riverside Short Sale is different, with varying outcomes and options because of circumstances, the type of mortgage or mortgages that are on the home, the lender or lenders these mortgages are with, and more. The best way to understand your specific situation is to talk in detail with us. You can call or email us using the information at the bottom of this article. Or you can visit our Real Estate Short Sale Formula by clicking here: Can I Short Sale My Riverside Home?We understand how difficult the... 04/02/2013

  Remember Cesar Chavez on March 31....a Labor Leader in America Born: March 31, 1927 Died: April 23, 1993   Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor activist and leader of the United Farm Workers. During the 20th century he was a leading voice for migrant farm workers (people who move from place to place in order to find work). His tireless leadership focused national attention on these laborers' terrible working conditions, which eventually led to improvements.   Cesar Chavez was born in North Gila Valley, near Yuma, Arizona. He was one of six children. His parents owned a ranch and a small grocery store, but during the Great Depression in the 1930s they lost everything and at the age of 6, he had to start picking fruits and vegetables. Cesar Chavez and his family became migrant farm... 03/30/2013