Fox Performing Arts Center Update For Saturday, March 3rd Performances By Bill Cosby. A man who needs no introduction.  A comedy legend returns to The Fox this spring.  Bill Cosby will be performing March 3rd for two shows only... one at 5pm and a second show at 8:30pm. Don't miss this great American comedian doing what he does best, making you laugh (and think).  Order your tickets today as they'll likely sell out soon.  You don't want to miss this patriarch of comedy in action (still at it after all these years). If that doesn't grab you, He's the Jello Pudding guy!  Enough said. See you there, Riverside Real Estate Agent TeamWe Sell Riverside! The Homefinding Center951-212-7479 Our team specializes in Standard and short sale negotiations and can assist you with a purchase, sale, or r... 02/12/2012

Riverside Home with Over an Acre and a Pool This pool home has 3 bedroom, 2 bath and sits on over an acre of land. Although it needs a little work, this home is a private and wonderful retreat. To schedule a private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751. Riverside Pool Home with Lots of Land Overview Maps Photos Features Description Market Stats $250,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,624 sqftLot: 50,094 sqft Location 6655 Sandy LaneRiverside, CA 92505USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Riverside Pool Home with Lots ... 02/12/2012

Fox Performing Arts Center Update For Saturday, March 10th Performance By Riverside County Philharmonic. Enjoy a night of terrific entertainment by the Riverside County Philharmonic as they please your ears at The Fox.  The Philharmonic will be performing on March 10th at 7:30pm with special cellist Gary Hoffman.  For those of you who don't know, Gary was the first American to win the Rastropovich International Cello Competition in Paris in 1986.  Since then he has been cementing his place as a premier cello artist with spectacular talent and mastery of his instrument. Join us on the 10th for this special evening.   See you there, Riverside Real Estate Agent TeamWe Sell Riverside! The Homefinding Center951-212-7479 Our team specializes in Standard and short sale negotiations and can ass... 02/12/2012

Fox Performing Arts Center Update For Thursday, April 12th - Rock/Blues Superset. If you're a blues fan, you'll not want to miss Thursday, April 12th at The Fox.   The Fox will be graced by not one superstar, but will include such established names as Kenny Wayne Shepard, Robert Cray, Rod Piazza, & The Mighty Fliers.  Come alone, bring a friend, bring your spouse, but don't miss this night of Blues Rock as these blues contemporaries light up the stage with music that will wake your soul and make it want to sing along. One night only at The Fox... Be there or be square daddio.   See you there, Riverside Real Estate Agent TeamWe Sell Riverside! The Homefinding Center951-212-7479 Our team specializes in Standard and short sale negotiations and can assist you with a purchase, sale, or renta... 02/12/2012

What is a Short Sale?   A short sale is when a homeowner sells their house for less money than they owe on the mortgage or mortgages. Short selling is an alternative to foreclosure for homeowners/borrowers who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current. Sometimes, to avoid going through the costs of foreclosure, a lender will authorize a short sale by allowing a homeowner to sell the home for less than the mortgage owed.     Simplified Steps of a Short Sale: Homeowner signs a listing agreement with a real estate agent. This short sale listing agreement is subject to third-party/lender approval. The home is marketed to buyers. Seller accepts a buyer's purchase offer subject to the lender's approval. Seller's lender accepts the buyer's purchase offer, which is less than owed o... 02/12/2012

Standard Sale: 4716 Oakwood Pl, Riverside, CA 92506 -- $224,900 Alert your family and friends. This is a rare chance to snap up a great family home in the historical Woods Streets section of Riverside. This one-family home has been lovingly cared for and is ready for a new family to plant their roots. It's located on a quaint, tree-lined street, far enough away from main boulevards to afford privacy, but close enough for commuters to jump on the freeways in the morning. The kitchen has custom cabinetry and a beautiful O'Keefe and Merritt stove that could be the centerpiece of any Victorian mansion. Under the carpet, you'll find the original hardwood flooring, ready to be restored to its natural beauty. And on a chilly night, gather your family around the wood-burning fireplace for good ... 02/09/2012

From now - the day after the Superbowl - until the end of April is the home buying season in La Quinta, California. This is when the people from all over America are here golfing, relaxing, and enjoying are warm sunshine everyday. This year the prices are lower than ever and many beautiful home are available for sale. This is a fabulous place to live full time or even a few months a year. The lifestyle is fun and energizing and the cost of living is low. To have a home in paradise wonderful. Whether you are looking to spend $200,000 or $2, 000,000 there are many beautiful homes ready and waiting for you. 02/06/2012

Riverside Pool Home on Over an Acre This 3 bedroom, 2 bath Riverside home has a pool and sits on over an acre of land. Although it needs a little work, this home is a wonderful, private retreat. To schedule a private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751. Riverside Pool Home with Lots of Land Overview Maps Photos Features Description Market Stats $250,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,624 sqftLot: 50,094 sqft Location 6655 Sandy LaneRiverside, CA 92505USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Riverside Pool Home with Lots... 02/05/2012

Why buy rental homes in a bad market? This is the best time to purchase rental property. Prices are down and interest rates are low. If financially possible you should be purchasing as much Real Estate as possible right now. Rental Homes are a great source of income. If you have money in the Bank the Bank only gives you like 1 to 3% interest on your money right now. If you have that money in a rental home the return is so much greater. And not to mention the appreciation you will get in the future when the Market goes up. And what other investment can you make that somebody else will pay off for you. The tenant pays the mortgage off for you. Where most people make the mistake of buying high priced rental homes where the payment is high and they are in the red. And the home is big and ve... 02/02/2012

I just want to warn homesellers who have a vacant home up for sale to make sure you check on your home and post a sign in the window of the home that states this home is not for rent or lease.  What is happening is that there are preditors out there trying to rent vacant homes out and collect rent on these homes.  Usually they are homes that are up for sale.  It is a scam and they advertise these homes for rent when they are not the owner and have no business doing so.  This could result in a big loss for the people that think they are renting a home from a legitimate landlord and later find out they gave a deposit and rent to a stranger or criminal.  And a big loss for the real homeowner if there home soon becomes occupied by a family that was scammed.  Joyce Barnett, Remax Partners (9... 02/02/2012

The banks seem to be approving short sales more now then 3 years ago.  The newest thing out now on a short sale is a COOPERATIVE SHORT SALE.  This is a short sale where the bank actually preaproves the price before the real estate agent puts the home on the market and the homeowner does not have to give the agent all the long grueling paperwork like an original short sale.  And the homeowner gets a cooperative short sale allowance up to $3,000.00 from the bank at close of escrow.  The homeowner can live in the home until close of escrow. This is a good deal for homeowners because they then have some money in there pocket for moving expenses.  The homeowner does not have to live in the home either it can be vacant.  Finally the banks are starting to get smart with these short sales they ... 02/02/2012

Just a few minutes ago I took myself and 4 team members to a house where the owners had some items in the garage they wanted to give away or donate to charity. I unlocked the house and went into the garage and opened the garage. We were all in the garage looking at the items and I realized I had left my keys to my car and to the house and my cell phone on the counter in the home and we were locked out of the home. After a moment of panic, we started to go and check the other doors. Thank goodness the cleaners had just been there and had left a slider open. Usually when I show houses I leave the key to the front door outside or in the door. I carry my cell phone and car key so this will not happen. Good lesson. I was so lucky the slider was unlocked. 01/31/2012

Riverside Pool Home - Lots of Possibilities and Lots of Land This Riverside pool home has 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms and sits on over an acre of land. Although it needs a little work, this home is a wonderful, private retreat. To schedule a private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751. Riverside Pool Home with Lots of Land Overview Maps Photos Features Description Market Stats $250,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,624 sqftLot: 50,094 sqft Location 6655 Sandy LaneRiverside, CA 92505USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listing... 01/29/2012

It is already January 26, 2012. Are you on track yet for this year? Here are my 3 tips to help get you on track.   1.    LISTS-Make lists of tasks needed to be done. I am a big list maker. I love 3X3 Post-its as they give me little lists to add to my calendar book. Then I cross off the items I have completed. This gives me a sense of satisfaction. Now, if I do not complete everything on my list for today, my list for tomorrow will add the items I did not do today. I also prioritize my lists. Do the urgent items first that way if you have to finish the other items tomorrow you are probably not going to be as stressed. But if you are tired, put a big task over until the next morning when you wake up and feel alert and ready to face the day.   Another thing about lists, they save me time. ... 01/27/2012

Riverside CA Real Estate House Sales and Home Listings - Short Sales, Foreclosures and Standard Sales - December 2011 Market Report News   This is a market activity report of closed house sales and active home listings in the city of Riverside California, for December 2011. According to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), there were 396 closed Riverside home sales from December 1st to December 31st, 2011. 125 were Riverside Foreclosures 131 were Riverside Short Sales / Short Pay 134 were Riverside Standard Sales 6 were Riverside Probate or "Other" Sales And according to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), there are 226 Riverside active listings from December 1st to December 31st, 2011. 27 are Riverside Foreclosures 90 are Riverside Short Sales / Short Pay 103 are Riverside Standard List... 01/27/2012

Carol & Brett Smith of Riverside, CA, had been trying to have their home loan modified for months, but their bank just wasn't cooperating. After hitting a final brick wall, they opted for a short sale of their home, and it was the best decision they ever made. "Our relationship with Brian Bean dates back to January 2007 when he assisted us in the purchase of our Orangecrest home. He was very helpful and handled the transaction smoothly. After being in the house for four years, we had numerous unsuccessful attempts to modify our loan through our lender. Brian and Tim assisted us with the successful short sale of the house. "Not only did they successfully negotiate a $20,000 cash incentive to us from the lender, but they also assisted us in the purchase of another home in Orangecrest. "We... 01/27/2012

Riverside Living - Fabulous Featured Home of the Week This weeks home has been featured previously but as it's still available...... Your Castle awaits! Elegant single-story,fully furnished, Model Home for sale                2700 square feet of wonderful living offering 3 bedrooms, den, formal living room and dining room.        Professional decorated and remember furnishings are included!  Floor to ceiling window provide views of rolling hills and city lights. Enjoy the open floorplan, great for entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with all new appliances. Enjoy the views and fireplace from the luxury of your masterbedroom. If you are interested in selling or buying a Riverside home call me. Wonderful homes and great deals are available. Join me next week for another look at Riverside Living... 01/26/2012

Invitation sent to become a Member of ActiveRain. I sent Felix an invitation a few days after he had signed up in January 2012. What a coincidence! I thought Felix would be a great asset to ActiveRain and that it could improve his business, learn some new ideas and have a lot of fun meeting others. Felix is a great Title Rep., a hard working professional, meets and greets with all the real estate agents/ brokers in the area and is just a really nice guy. I took most of this info off his profile below: Office Address: 1998 Orange Tree Ln. Suite C, Redlands, Ca, 92374 Email: Contact Felix Figueroa (Ticor Title Company) Website: http://www.felix4title.com Office Phone: (949) 573-8768 Cell Phone: (909) 255-0026  Felix's Blog My name is Felix Figueroa and I grew up in Redlands, CA. I am marr... 01/25/2012

New Home Hook! How about a built to order home? While out and about yesterday I visited a community of newly built homes in Perris, Ca. Now many may wonder why I traveled so far from my stomping grounds of Riverside, California but the value in this community is not to be dismissed. KB Home's Villages @ Monument Park is celebrating their first year anniversary with homes that are "built to order" and include a solar package. The community branding is based upon the philosophy - "A better home. Better value. Better for the environment. Better for you. Built to order is better." Which leads to the reason for my visit. As home values remain steady in the Riverside and Corona areas buyers often find themselves in the competitive multiple offer situation. Which is great for the seller but re... 01/24/2012

Working with home buyers, especially first time home buyers, in today’s market is making “lifelong learners” out of us whether we like it or not. Makes me feel like I should have served in the Navy. They understand that “It’s not just a job it’s an adventure”Loan guidelines change more often than many people change their socks and as a result, something that may have worked a month ago doesn’t anymore. When we’re all learning on the fly, there’s going to be some turbulence and we have to learn from it, so we can avoid it the next time around.In our market (The IE) we generally don’t give much thought to monthly HOA fees, because unless it’s a condo, the HOA fees are  usually $60-$100 a month. In the context of a home buyer budget, property taxes have a bigger impact and as a result  we’... 01/23/2012