Fullerton, CA

The International Culture and Language School offers Business English and pronunciation classes in a small group setting. Because this is a non-profit learning center, the price can't be beat, just $10 an hour. The teachers are very qualified with Master's degrees or at least a Bachelor's degree with a teaching credential plus many years of experience. You can learn how to write professional business letters and resumes, practice leading a group discussion or a business meeting. Also, American customs and mangment style will be discussed. Students will practice pronunciation and accent reduction in a friendly peaceful learning environment. Set up a free interview by contacting the school below. The school is in a great location for anyone living in or doing business around North Orange County. The school is located in Fullerton next to Buena Park and Anaheim near the Magnolia exit coming off the 5 and 91 freeways. Contact the school for a free interview.

The International Culture and Language School is sponsored by the non-profit group Peace Centered Education Society.

School Address and contact:

2500 W. Orangethorpe Ave. #113

Fullerton, CA 92833

(714) 680-3950 - school office

english714@gmail.com

www.OrangeEnglish.org

I love this time of year! Fall in Fullerton is so much fun! Our trees may not turn colors and lose their leaves but so many fun events come up in the fall and this weekend is probably my favorite.....Fullerton Uncorked!

Why do I love it so much? First, it is located at the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum. It is great opportunity to tour these beautiful grounds in the Cal State Fullerton parking lot.

Second - The food! Pretty much every great restaurant in town is there serving up tastes from their menu's! This year over 45 local restaurants will be there, along with numerous wineries and breweries.

And that brings me to three - Wineries and breweries! Your friends (and mine) from the South Fullerton Rotary will be there to pour! And pour they will!

Did I mention that it is a fundraiser and supports two great causes? Proceeds go to support the Fullerton Arboretum and the Fullerton Boys and Girls Club!

This is pretty much the best party in Fullerton and that is just what it feels like, a big party with all your friends! The venue is just the right size and I almost everyone in Fullerton will be there (or so it seems).

Tickets are $55 at the door or $45 in advance and include: All you can eat and drink, and live music, everything included in your price. Purchase in advance at:

The Complete Package- 1400 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 130 - Fullerton, CA 92835 - (714) 446-0330

RE/MAX of North Orange County- 1441 Brea Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 - (714) 525-0900

I hope to see you Saturday at the Fullerton Arboretum! It starts at 5:00 and only lasts until 8:30 so don't be late!

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Cristal Drake – Fullerton Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! Prudential California Realty - 714-423-7525. DRE#: 01272061. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.

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Fullerton California: RE/MAX North Orange County hosts Susan G. Komen Foundation Fundraiser September 2009: As the Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure 5K draws near The RE/MAX North Orange County Office Manager Suzi Chaffin and Broker, Owner Ron Holborn host a Fundraiser breakfast meeting.

This is our third consecutive year that we have organized a Team to walk in the event and raise money for the foundation. Each year we attempt to motivate our agents and our community to support this worthy cause that has impacted so many of our lives. If we can help prevent just one woman from suffering from this terrible disease by funding early detection programs, then we win! says Holborn.

Congratulations to our Team Captain Tina Maraj, who has already reached her personal goal. We are reaching out to the community this week to make our team goal! www.OCKomen.com/race/remaxnoc

The other day I posted a blog and a graph about what is happening with inventory in Fullerton. Fullerton Real Estate - Supply and Demad - The Facts. The fact is; it has decreased. Someone asked a great question in response and it was, "What are the home prices doing in Fullerton?" Great question, here is the answer, in graph form. (Funny, I think I might be becoming a graph person after all.)

Fullerton Home Prices Per Square Foot (All Homes Sold)

I don't have the option to list the actually prices in my software (source is the So. Cal. MLS) but you can see that the per square foot price has started to increase in Fullerton. This is for all price points.

After pulling these stats, I was curious to see what the inventory was like in the super hot price point of below $500,000 in the city of Fullerton.

The numers are shocking!

This graph (source So. Cal. MLS) indicates the inventory in Fullerton for homes less than $500,000. This is what is hot right now and you can see that there is practically no inventory and that the pending escrows almost equal what was was for sale! Wow!

And the price range for these? Here is the per sq. ft. for this price range.

Prices have started inching up. April was really a turning point in the area. People really started looking in the early part of the year and this is when the demand started to increase.

If you would liketo see the numbers for something more specific, let me know. I am kind of getting into these graphs!

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Cristal Drake – Fullerton Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! Prudential California Realty - 714-423-7525. DRE#: 01272061. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.

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If you regularly read my blog, you have heard me say it time and time again, "Inventory is down and homes are in demand".  Well, for you graphs people, here is what it really looks like in our very own Fullerton, CA.

DEMAND IS UP

Properties currently for sale, pending sale or sold in Fullerton, CA from Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2009

HOMES NEEDED!

Qualified Buyers- especially first time buyers are having a tough time finding a home to buy. They are nearing the deadline to receive their $8,000 tax incentive and need to close by November 30th to receiv it.

Multiple Offers - Entry level homes in good areas are receiving multiple offers because of low inventory.

I am not really much of a stats and graph girl. I mostly write things the way I see them but I have to tell you what I am seeing here. 

August 2008:

• 611 properties for sale in Fullerton
• 99 were in escrow
• 81 closed escrow

August 2009:

• 269 properties for sale in Fullerton (THAT IS LESS THAN HALF!)
• 143 were in escrow (almost 50% more than last year)
• 87 closed escrow (we closed just 6 more with less than half the inventory!)

Right now banks are slow to foreclose and this is keeping new inventory from coming on the market. Meanwhile, buyers are frantically trying to open and close escrow before November 30th, 2009.

Most of the homes on the market are higher end homes. This makes it a great time to move up!

If you are thinking of selling, are just curious about what your house is worth or have questions about the market, give me a call. Even if you are behind on your mortgage, there are options!

Most Orange County cities are faring right about the same but if you have questions on any other city, let me know!

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Cristal Drake – Fullerton Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! Prudential California Realty - 714-423-7525. DRE#: 01272061. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.

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