About Riverside County, CA

Fourth Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair

February 25, 2012

Bicycle Rodeos were one of my favorite events growing up-- I'm happy to report that La Quinta is hosting their 4th Annual event this month!

The La Quinta Police Department Traffic Services Team is hosting their Fourth

Annual “Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair” on Saturday, February 25. A bike rodeo

is a one-day training event that provides an opportunity for young bicyclists

to practice and develop skills that will help them become better bicyclists and

avoid typical crashes.

WHAT IS A BICYCLE RODEO?

It features safety inspections, rules of the road, and helmet safety. The goal is to

empower young cyclists, with a minimal set of skills, for on-road riding. Free

bicycle helmets will be given while the supply lasts.

RIDE THE BICYCLE SAFETY COURSE

Young cyclists will experience riding on a miniature course where they can learn

how to apply the rules of the road. An officer will point out hazards and offer

safety tips. Riders will learn about blind corners, stopping at stop signs, staying

off sidewalks, yielding to pedestrians, intersections, crosswalks, and driveways.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS!!!

What? Fourth Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Fair

When? February 25, 2012 (Saturday)

Time? 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where? La Quinta Park (Adams Street and Blackhawk Way)

Who? All ages are welcome

We hope to see you at the BIKE RODEO!

WALKING FOOD TOUR OF EL PASEO!

Sample the best of El Paseo while you stroll from restaurant to restaurant! Taste your way through Palm Desert’s upscale shopping and art district while enjoying an entertaining, cultural and educational journey. Walk away from your adventure with a newfound culinary perspective, a satisfied stomach and a local’s knowledge of this fun, interesting and beautiful destination.

Tasting locations may include:

• A popular Island themed restaurant
• Genuine Italian Ristorante
• A spice & herb specialty shop
• Authentic Mediterranean restaurant
• Bistro and wine shop
• A bakery and dessert house

Eating your way through the tour is just one of the tasty ingredients…add a dash of history, a cup of culture and a dollop of famous-resident name dropping…and you get a delicious day of fun.

Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance. If you have dietary restrictions please inform your guide. Suitable for teens, but not for young children. If you would like to taste wine at the wine shop-- please bring valid ID.

For more information visit: http://www.deserttastytours.com/

Murrieta, CA Foreclosure Update

Most of us here in the Murrieta, CA area and all over the country grew up thinking that if we planned well and played by the rules, we’d never have to stand by as our financial lives unraveled.

But upheaval on Wall Street, unacceptable rates of unemployment and plummeting real estate values have taken their toll. Since 2007, 7.9 million homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure. Current estimates are that one in four homeowners owe more on their mortgages than they could get from the sale of their home. Millions more homes across the nation will be lost to foreclosure before this real estate crisis runs its course.

According to RealtyTrac, which tracks foreclosures, CA was third-highest in the nation for foreclosure filings in 2011 with more than 3 percent. Riverside County, CA had the highest foreclosure rate in the state during the first half of 2011. Between January and June, 2011 a total of 25,901 mortgage default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were recorded countywide, translating to 1 in 30 households in some stage of foreclosure.

Murrieta, CA had the fourth highest rate of new foreclosure activity in the county, behind Moreno Valley with the third highest, Corona with the second highest and Riverside with the highest, reports showed.

The sad fact is that foreclosure is not an isolated event. For months leading up to the loss of a home, financially strapped homeowners live under a cloud of uncertainty. And then for many years afterwards, the blow to credit gets in the way of buying another home or buying anything on credit. Foreclosure can even complicates employment prospects.

The impact of foreclosure here in Murrieta and across the country is huge and the sad fact is that it’s often avoidable.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, my mission is to provide financially strapped homeowners here in the Murrieta, CA area with options to foreclosure, ensure that they steer clear of scams, and help navigate them through the solution that best meets their needs.

Among the most important facts to keep in mind: the sooner help is sought, the better the options.

These are tough times, but more help is available than ever before. If you or someone you care about in the Murrieta, CA area is ready to navigate away from the dark cloud of an unmanageable mortgage and realize that hope and blue skies are within reach, contact me today and let’s get started.

If it's time to talk to a Realtor® who knows Murrieta, CA Homes and Real Estate or if you have specific questions relating to homes and Real Estate in La Cresta, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Winchester, CA, give me a call at 951.764.4318, or email me at sellwitheric@gmail.com.

Visit www.buywitheric.com to search for homes, get community information, and learn more about Real Estate in La Cresta, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Winchester, CA. I invite you to visit my website and become a Murrieta Market Insider today!

Here is my latest issue of my monthly Newsletter.

Click on picture below to read the full issue.

Enjoy!!

Murrieta CA Real Estate Weekly Recap, February 11, 2012.

Here is a brief overview of what’s happening this week with Murrieta Home Prices, Murrieta Absorption Rates, Fixed Mortgage Rates, and Murrieta Open Houses.

Murrieta CA Home Prices - Median: $250,000; Median SqFt: $97.93, February 9, 2012

There were 134 homes for sale in Murrieta CA that closed (sold) during the past 30 days with a median home price of $250,000 and a median price-per-square-foot of $97.93, according to the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service).
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Murrieta CA Condo Prices - Median: $121,000; Median SqFt: $93.28, February 8, 2012

There were 67 condos and townhomes for sale in Murrieta CA that closed (sold) during the past 90 days with a median home price of $121,000 and a median price-per-square-foot of $93.28, according to the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service).
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Murrieta Absorption Rates

Buying a house? Selling a house? If you want to know whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, then check out the Absorption Rates for Murrieta Single Family Homes, and Murrieta Condos and Townhomes:

• Click here: Murrieta CA Single Family Home Absorption Rates - February 9, 2012
• Click here: Murrieta CA Condo and Townhome Absorption Rates - February 8, 2012

Fixed Mortgage Rates Average 3.87% (30-Year), 3.16% (15-Year) for Week Ending 2/9/2012

Need a new FHA home loan, or want to refinance for a lower mortgage payment? Freddie Mac shows homeloans this week averaged 3.87% for 30 year fixed rate mortgages, while 15 year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.16%.
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Murrieta Open Houses, Murrieta CA

Looking for Murrieta Open Houses this weekend? Then check out this link:

• Click here: Murrieta Open Houses, Murrieta CA: 2/11/2012 - 2/12/2012

Need More Info?

For more details, including charts and tables, follow the links above. Or, feel free to contact me, Bill the Murrieta Broker, by phone or text at (951) 347-3818, or email me at Bill@my3BRealty.com.

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard