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

I would like to introduce Jennifer Frost, a new ActiveRain member since January 1, 2012. She has been in Real Estate since 1985. New Member Contact Information: Email:      Contact Jennifer Frost (Prudential Verani Realty) Address:  One Verani Way, Londonderry, NH, 03053 Web:        www.itsyourmove.us Phone:     603-320-5020   Jennifer’s Blog “It’s Your Move” is already up and running. I read a very well written post on her blog entitled  The Seller's Survival Kit. Please stop by and read her blog as it was very interesting and she had some very good ideas. Everyone should welcome Jennifer Frost and make her feel welcome to our ActiveRain community! How exciting for her! ****************************************************************** Call Kristin Hamilton at 909-557-6966 to list your... 01/22/2012

Are you looking for a good place to find Riverside homes for sale?  If so, you're in the right place. Our home search portal is a real time portal to the Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.  This means that every home listed in Riverside for rent, and every Riverside home for sale is posted here. Take a look and if you see something of interest, give our Riverside Real Estate Agent team a call at 951-272-6850 to schedule an appointment to see inside. Our services to buyers is completely FREE and many times we're able to help you receive assistance with your closing costs.  The Homefinding Center is funded by donations from area benefactors and since we receive funding from this and other sources, we're able to assist you at no charge. We'll help you find your next home, help you wi... 01/22/2012

Riverside Pool Home has Lots of Land This home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home that sits on over an acre of land,. Though 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 of L... 01/22/2012

Riverside Living - Photo's In and About Town early morning sunrise in Orangecrest a layer of dark ominous clouds with a hint of the colorful sunrise peeping through! 01/21/2012

RIVERSIDE CA REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Are you looking for Riverside CA real estate house and home listings? We provide a free MLS (Multiple Listing Service) portal to anyone who wants to use it. There is no registration or personal information required. Just click on the link below to access or MLS portal: RIVERSIDE CA REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Once you've clicked on the link, just click on the big blue button that says "Click Here to Search MLS". With the customizable options you can choose what city or cities to search, the size of the property you're looking for, houses, condos, townhouses and townhomes, or vacant land, specific features, and list price ranges, plus many other options. Try it out and bookmark the website so you can reuse the MLS portal over and over again! And if you find so... 01/20/2012

♪♪Singing Legend Etta James is Singing with the Angels♪♪Ett Etta James, 73 years old, passed away today at Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CA. She died from complications from leukemia with her husband and sons by her side. Etta had a rough childhood but  but got her first Grammy at 15 years old. She has had 5 Grammy’s, has a star on “Hollywood Walk of Fame” and in 1993 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.         Here Etta is in 2009, performing at the New Orleans Jazz  Fesitival. Etta James, known for hits as "The Wallflower," "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and the wedding favorite "At Last."   This is a great loss for her family, friends and fans all over the world. Etta would have turned 74 next Wednesday. Etta was a true legend and will be missed but her music w... 01/20/2012

Riverside Living - Featured Home of the Week 1/19/12 An elegant hilltop community is the setting for this weeks's featured home. It is a new construction "quick move-in home" (a completed home ready for immediate move-in) located in the prestigious Lake Hills Reserve. The builder, Richmond American Homes, has included thousands of dollars in options to create an attractive, appealing home. The Riverside Featured Home is built in a rural setting, enhanced by 500 acres of dedicated open space. The community addresses the needs of various buyers. From young families impressed by the new elementary school, through young adults seeking an active lifestyle - found in the parks, pavilions and community pool, to the empty-nester's seeking to downsize and simplify. This community exemplifies Riv... 01/19/2012

Buying your first home in today's Riverside real estate market, can be confusing and frustrating. There's so much information and misinformation for Riverside first time home buyers to sort through that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. When you've made the commitment that 2012 will be the year you decide that your investment in Riverside real estate will be for you and not your landlord the next step is to determine how you're going to pay for your first home. The media and other so-called "experts" would have you believe that all you have to do to get your first time home buyer loan is pick up the phone and call around for the lowest rate. Getting the lowest rate is more fiction than fact for most first time home buyers. Read the complete article So, if youre a first ... 01/18/2012

Mission Ranch Riverside Real Estate  Generous sized homes still selling in the Mission Ranch area The Mission Ranch community is a subgroup of the Orangecrest neighborhood. The homes in this masterplanned community were built during the housing explosion from 2004 forward. New Home construction continues in this subdivision which offers homes ranging from 2300 - 4500 square feet.  The Mission Ranch community consists  of entry level homes, under 2500 square feet, through McMansions at 4000 square feet and up. The very generous pool-sized lots, ranging from 6900 - 15,000 square feet, provide homeowners the opportunity to create and enjoy beautiful outdoor spaces.  Active Listings: 29 (12 Standards, 5 new construction, 14 Short Sales, 3 REO's) Pending Sales: 22 Closed Sales: 12 What does ... 01/17/2012

Lookin for Land in Riverside? This home features over an acre of land in addition to being a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool home. Though it needs a little work, it 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 of L... 01/14/2012

“Getting Points The Honest Way” ActiveRain has strict standards. All organizations have standards that the members are expected to abide by. To see these rules, go to the Community Guidelines. ActiveRain calls them guidelines but they are to be followed. Anyone violating the rules can be shut down and in some cases, never allowed to join again.  I took this following statement directly off the ActiveRain Community website. “Please take these rules seriously. Don't try to look for loopholes; instead, take them to heart and respect the spirit in which they were created.” These are strong words and all members must abide by them or our community’s reputation will be tarnished and destroyed.  Goals of ActiveRain: 1.    This organization’s main purpose is for members to use it as a learning ... 01/14/2012

Riverside Living - Home of the Week One of my favorite communities in Riverside is the site for this weeks Riverside Home of the Week.  A fabulous single-story home, in a beautiful natural setting among the rolling hills. Relax on the nicely landscaped patio and enjoy the views of the setting sun melting away.  Or relax in the master suite with retreat and spa-like masterbath. I love this floorplan with the private master bedroom on one corridor and the guest rooms on the other side of the house. Imagine a flat-bottomed U shape floorplan.  Uprgrades are throughout the home from the lovely bamboo floors, granite counters, dark cabinets and granite covered island. Bonus room and dining room are offered in this open floorplan. This home will appeal to young families or empty nesters, yes i... 01/12/2012

Orangecrest Riverside Real Estate Update - December 2011 Orangecrest ended the year with a bang! Orangecrest Riverside is a masterplanned community with homes built from the 1980's forward. New construction continues building in the area. A typical tract community the homes are often personalized through creative landscaping, hardscaping and outdoor entertainment areas. The area park hosts the junior league baseball team and a community center houses meeting rooms and a library.The widely recognized school district has been the recipient of several awards and statewide recognition. Active Listings: 24 (11 Short Sales, 11 Standard Sales, 2 REO's) Pending Sales: 50 (45 Short Sales)  Closed Sales: 20 (3 Standard Sales, 14 Short Sales, 3 REO's) Average price per square foot - $118  Average ... 01/11/2012

Victoria Riverside Real Estate - December 2011 If you are seeking an eclectic community than Victoria Riverside, one of Riverside's original communities, maybe a neighborhood for you to consider. Victoria Avenue is a local landmark traversing from the east to west and designed to mimic the divided carriage way from the 1800's. The community offers various architectural styles, however post war modern, homes built from 1950's - 1980's, is one of the more popular styles in the area. Remember Leave it to Beaver? The mature landscaping is highlighted by the area's natural arroyos  which dictates the flow of traffic patterns and home density.   Active Listings: 6 (1 REO's, 2 short sales, 3 standard) Pending Sales: 3 Closed Sales: 0  Obviously the holidays impacted real estate transactions in... 01/10/2012

Lake Hills Reserve Riverside December Real Estate Lake Hills Reserve is a beautiful hill top community of new and newer homes. The 750 acre masterplanned reserve is set among the rolling hills of west Riverside bordering on the city of Corona. Boasting a new elementary school, community pool and several parks the community combines a rural type living (expansive lots, natural scenery) with easy access to Orange County and the Inland Empire. Active Listings: 11 (8 Standard Sales - 3 New Construction, 3 Short Sales) Pending Sales: 8 (2 Standard Sales, 4 Short Sales, 2 REO's- bank owned) Closed Sales: 3 (1 Short Sale, 2 REO's) What does this mean for you? The average price per square foot for homes in the Lake Hills Reserve - $108. This number is important as it provides a base for calcula... 01/10/2012

The Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Course from Stagedhomes.com (www.Stagedhomes.com) - the industry leader in Home Staging Training - is coming to RIVERSIDE, CALIF - JAN 25-27, 2012.     This class is being offered for both Realtors and Home Stagers that would like to earn both a professional Accreditation and Designation for Home Staging.  An ACCREDITATION is the highest form of Training in the Staging industry! Realtors attend the first 2 days and learn about Home Staging as a listing and marketing tool, as well as things they can do to help their own clients prepare their houses for sale.  They become members of the International Association of Home Staging Professioanls (IAHSP) - the only professional association that serves only Home Stagers and the Home Staging industry, an... 01/09/2012

Riverside Pool Home with Lots of Land     This three bedroom, two bathroom pool home has over an acre of land that offers a great amount of privacy behind large, beautiful trees. This home needs a little work and has the potential to be a wonderful private retreat. To schedu;e 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 ... 01/08/2012

Reduce the pain,settle the debt,so I can move on ='s A Short Sale.  The above is what matters to most home sellers when I am contacted to short sale their Temecula home. Once a seller makes the decision to do a short sale they just want it over and thats were my experience comes in.I have a short sale system in place that generates results and I know how to adjust it to each of my short sale clients situations. Its no secret just the experience of over 16 years of short sale experience. Call me,let me reduce your pain,settle your debt so you can move on.  01/05/2012

Are you looking for a change for 2012? Not happy with your production in 2011? Ready to close at least 5 deals a month? Dream Big Real Estate is looking for a high-octane Buyer's Agent for our vibrant and growing brokerage. We are flooded with business and Great Potential Buyers are falling through the cracks! About us: * We have a torrent of leads from our extensive marketing efforts, including a superior website, fertile lead sources, a large listing inventory, and our huge client database.* We will Train You to be an even better Buyer's Representative. We have the tools and opportunities to help you close at least 5 transactions a month!* Have clients who need help with a short sale and you know you will struggle? We'll negotiate it for you. Our close ratio is more than 90 percent. U... 01/01/2012