Surprises While Showing Property Yesterday Yesterday while showing my buyers a home in Yucaipa CA, we came across several visitors in the yard. First we heard chickens clucking and there was a group of 5 or 6 just on the other side of the fence. Then here walks up a big rooster on our side of the fence. My buyers thought it was a great feature and did not see it as a problem. Of course, I ran out to get my phone and take a few photos. Chuck-Chuck- and Cockadoodle-Do! If you are looking for a buyers or listing agent in Yucaipa and nearby, give me a call as I am familiar with the neighborhoods.Thanks for reading my Real Estate blog. 03/07/2016

Happy Holidays from Southern California 2015-2016  I took this photo while waiting to get on the freeway last week. Of course I could have gotten a citation for picking up my phone but thought it was worth the risk and I was stopped at a long light and put my car in park. Riding a bike is such a well loved and popular sport in California so why not Santa?We are pretty relaxed here in Southern California and here was Santa on his way to an important date just a few days before Christmas. My friend who is a police officer saw it and was really excited  until he found out I was parked at a street light near the freeway. Then it was "Would that photo be worth a $140 ticket and a hit on your insurance?" I probably wouldn't of liked either of those things but it just took me two seconds and t... 12/29/2015

Holiday Decorations Day 1This weekend I went shopping at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. It is known as one of the most popular malls in the US and they spare nothing in decorations to make it an enjoyable experience.Most of these decorations are 3 floors high so I could not get the entire picture. This is my favorite and it has a train ride on the lower floor for little kids to ride.Yes, just going to this mall is an experience and it has over 150 stores which are mostly top brand designers and a few large department stores plus across the bride there is a walkway on the 2nd floor to the Home Store Mall. This was a 2 story poinsetta tree....just beautiful!They even had a violinist to serenade the mall visitors. Sorry I was on the upper floor looking down but still great music for ... 12/01/2015

Do You Have an Annual Thanksgiving Tradition?Do you have an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition? Many people travel, some go to a football game, watch the Macy's Day Parade on TV or go in person to see it, or just get together with family for a terrific feast?My kids have always loved the Pillsbury Orange Rolls. These are the ones you buy in the grocery store and bake in the oven. So when they were little, they would always remind us to buy these rolls for Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. So here started our family tradition to have these warm and delicious rolls as a morning treat every year. So here is a picture of our breakfast rolls early this morning. Then another tradition we have is to watch the Macy's Parade and look who was in the parade this morning? Yes our favorite Pillsbu... 11/26/2015

 Facebook Option to Add the French Flag to Your PhotoSupport ParisLast night I changed my profile picture to display the French flag (blue, white, red) in the background. So if anyone is interested in doing this, it is very easy.While in Facebook, click on someones profile picture that already has it. Facebook will prompt you add it to your profile.Then the French flag will show up and your current FB photo at the bottom. Click on your photo and it will change your profile to show the flag.FB will ask you to how long to show this change; 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month.Just another way to show our support on social media sites. Here is a link to prompt you through it that popped up automatically earlier today:Support Paris on Facebook with Profile Photo Thanks for Reading my Real Esta... 11/14/2015

Are you looking for a home to buy in Yucaipa, California? If you are, having accurate reach results while looking online is not just important, it can save you a ton of aggravation and heartache. Just imagine, you find the perfect home for sale online, only to find out that the house is no longer available or wasn't for sale in the first place!Unfortunately some real estate websites stuff their results with assessor data, old listings and homes that are already pending just to get love from search engines and trick home-buyers into using their websites.Not us. Our website only displays homes that are currently for sale and results are updated every few minutes to give you the best possible results and the newest homes for sale in Yucaipa! Please visit our website now by clicking here to... 10/14/2015

Do you want to make a difference to your local community? Why not join many others at Yucaipa's Make a Difference Day Event. Make A Difference Day is a national day of Community Service. Join hundreds of volunteers across the City of Yucaipa to improve the lives of others. Projects include: Cleaning parks and trails Planting new trees and plants Painting and much more Sign-up your organization or volunteer yourself by filling out a volunteer form and submitting it to the Yucaipa Community Center Forms are available at the Yucaipa Community Center on Oak Glen Rd. A complimentary Lunch will served at the Community Park to volunteers after the conclusion of teh event. Same day sign ups are accepted.  For more info contact the Community Center at 909-790-7460   Come and Make a Difference. 10/05/2015

Kristin Hamilton Realtor-Rain in Southern California This past weekend we had a big storm for 2 days and thunderstorms that were hitting back to back. Even my poor puppies were scared as thunder storms are not frequent in Southern California. This toad was on my patio making all kinds of croaking noises during the storm. I think he might have been surprised with the thunder storm too. I totally enjoyed the rain as it smells delightful, washes everything clean, makes my grass and plants green, my flowers bloom and I even slept better with the windows open during the storm. I personally love living in Southern California and see the rain as a real plus to green up the state. If you are looking to move to the San Bernardino/Riverside area, I can help you find your dream home. Even this Kil... 07/29/2015

The Yucaipa High School Varsity Softball Team have recently become the #1 Ranked in the Country having won the CIF Southern Section, Division 2 Championship.To Celerbrate the community is invited to join our National Champs! Friday, August 7th at 7:30 pm Honoring The Yucaipa High School Varsity Softball Team National #1 Team Ranking and CIF Southern Section, Division 2 ChampionsAt the Certified Farmers Market, in Uptown Yucaipa, at the California Street roundabout Wearing Yucaipa High School apparel and school colors (blue and gold) is highly encouraged Hosted by the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Yucaipa 07/22/2015

Happy 4th of July. As we take time to appreciate what 4th of July is all about it is also important to look forward. What do we seek going ahead? It seems that one of the most important things is the desire to be home owners. The infographic below shows some of the important statistics. 07/04/2015

Yucaipa is experiencing an excessive heat watch. This means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The City of Yucaipa has posted the following guide to help you stay safe.The hot temperatures will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of water…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors. The Heat Wave Safety Checklist includes resources and information about local cooling centers. 07/02/2015

Yucaipa is truly blessed with some of the best community programs of any small city. This Summer is no exception with a variety of activities for all ages.Get Active! “Explore Summer” – The possibilities are endless! Featuring a variety of summer activities and events for all ages! Summer Sports Camp, Summer Splash Camp, Swim with YST, Recreational Swim, Summer Movie Series, Dive In Movie Nights, Aqua Aerobics, Swim Lessons, 4th of July at Yucaipa High School, Community Services Night at the Farmers Market and Yucaipa Live! Summer Concerts! Down Load the Explore Summer Flyer Here 07/01/2015

How to Celebrate "National Garage Door Safety Month" June is 'National Garage Door Safety Month' so how are you planning to celebrate?The garage door has become the new front door for approximately 70% of homeowners with garages. During the summer months, kids are home and the warm weather makes people open and shut the garage more to wash cars, gardening, and hosing off driveways.1 in 15 do not have their garage doors up to standardized safety regulations. Check for sensors that are not working and automatic reverses that do not reverse. This can cause injuries or death. The average of 3 persons die per year due to old and unserviced garage doors.Does your door make a lot of noise when you roll it up and down? Clean the track and the bottom seal of the door periodically. Grease the tra... 06/22/2015

Panda Express is an American Success Story In 1973, Andrew & Peggy Cherng opened the first "Panda Inn" in Pasadena CA with Andrew's father, Master Chef Ming-Tsai Cherng. This was one of the first restaurants to offer the Mandarin and Szechuan Cuisine to CA.Then in 1983, Andrew Cherng opened the first "Panda Express" in the Glendale Galleria which is an upscale mall. This place took off and the express Chinese food became a reality which consumers loved to eat. In 1993, Andrew opened his first stand alone "Panda Express" in Long Beach, CA and it was a big success also. Of course, other sites claim the first stand alone was in Hesperia! Not sure who was first!In 2001, Panda Express entered a float in the Rose Bowl Parade and won a special award for " Bringing Cultures Together".Panda Expr... 04/27/2015

Rain in Southern California is a Welcome Site for Most Yesterday we had a rain storm that came in slow but dropped over 1/2 inch within 4 hours. It was a happy site as the hills will stay green longer and I turned off my sprinkers for the next 5 days.  The poor birds were trying to take cover during the unexpected rain storm. Even after the storm this poor bird sayed under the tree for hours.But the hummingbirds were happy and out buzzing and dancing in the air.  Thanks for Reading my Real Estate Blog......and I'm thankful for the rain.  04/26/2015

April 22, 2015 is Earth Day....Trivia Test   On average, what is the approximate daily home water use for each person in the U.S.?            Answer- 50 Gallon  On average, what percentage of household water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens? Answer- 50-70%.  Approximately what percentage of the water in the world can be used to meet the agricultural, residential, manufacturing, community and personal needs of humans a. 1%  b. 2%  c. 25%  d. 30%?                                                                                                                                    Answer- 1%. How many sheets of 100% virgin copy paper can be made from one tree that is roughly 40 feet tall and 6-8 inches in diameter- a. 2,000  b.  5,000  c. 8,000    d. 10,000                      ... 04/22/2015

Q & A Regarding Wood Pest also Known as Termites for Agents Q 1. When a WPA was used previously, what did it do? A The WPA identified who was going to prepare a registered Structural Pest Control Report ("Report"), who was going to pay for the Report, the scope of the Report, and who was going to pay for repairs recommended by the Report.   Q 2. Why was the WPA removed from the C.A.R. Forms library? A Those sellers who agreed via the WPA to pay for repairs recommended in an inspection Report that they had not yet seen and for which the inspection was not yet conducted were often surprised at the scope and cost of recommended repairs.  This led to increased tension and animosity between the parties and their respective agents. The WPA approach was inconsistent with the balance of the RPA... 03/24/2015

Today is National Puppy Day   Today, March 23rd is National Puppy Day so be sure to give your puppy or dog lots of hugs and love today. This date was selected by Colleen Paige of 'Pet Home' Magazine to remind others to take good care of your pets. It is also the day to spread the word about pet protection.   Their motto is "Rescue instead of Shopping" meaning they want you to find dogs in shelters and organizations instead of through breeders.   This was my puppy CoCo taken when she was 2 months old.   Give your puppy or kitty kisses today!   Thanks for Reading my REAL ESTATE blog..... 03/23/2015

6 Tax Deductions You Should Know About Before Filing Your Taxes   Mortgage Interest Deduction: This will be your highest tax break as a homeowner. When you first purchase a home, the majority of your monthly payment goes towards interest. Therefore, you can deduct all of the interest from your mortgage from your taxes. Refer to the Form 1098 that was sent from your lender which indicates how much money was paid in mortgage interest that year. Mortgage Insurance Premiums: Mortgages with a loan-to-value higher than 80% must also pay PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance). You may be able to deduct the amount that you paid towards this insurance. Energy Star: If you have installed energy-efficient windows, doors or skylights before the end of the year, you may eligible for a tax break. They must... 03/13/2015

Today is National OREO Day and What is Your Favorite Kind   Did  you know that March 6 every year is National Oreo Day? Now this is my kind of day and I am sure many of you will agree.  Oreos come in many sizes, flavors, and even ice cream. Do you like cream filling, chocolate, double stuffed, peanut butter (new), bite size, ice cream sandwiches, and snack packs. I think they are all good but I might like to try the peanut butter soon.  How do you like your Oreos? Besides having an assortment of flavors, there is another big question to ask? Do you eat them whole, tear off one side eating the one with the frosting last. How about dunking it in milk?  Here is some interesting facts: In 1898, several baking companies merged to form the National Biscuit Company (NaBisCo), the maker of Oreo... 03/06/2015