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A New Meaning to Bird Watching

02-11-12

Kristin Hamilton Realtor Redlands/ Loma Linda Homes for Sale, CA

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Came home from work today and my Chihuahua, CoCo, was upstairs barking and growling. So I run upstairs and here she is barking at the birds in the backyard.

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She was so excited as it appeared to be about 10-15 birds flying around and standing on the wall near the feeder.

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Then as I got closer to the window I noticed my other Chihuahua was outside barking at the birds too. By the time I ran downstairs, Tootie was on the wall and of course the birds had flown off.

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Gives a new meaning to “Bird Watching” doesn’t it?

Call Kristin Hamilton at 909-557-6966 to list your home.

Inland Empire Homeowners, please call me for a Comprehensive Market Analysis to assist you with marketing your home for sale and getting the best price possible. Buyers, if you are planning to purchase real estate, let me assist you in finding the right home. Google me at Kristin Hamilton, Keller Williams Realty, Redlands, CA

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Market Job Report - Feb 3, 2012

02-11-12

Luis Iniguez - Search Inland Empire Homes For Sale - Short Sale Agent

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Last week, the Jobs Report showed 243,000 jobs were created in January, which was much better than expected. Upward revisions to November and December added another 60,000 jobs to what was previously reported for those months. And adding to the good news was a 0.2% decline in the Unemployment Rate, bringing it to 8.3%, the lowest since February 2009.

Despite all the positive news, the report did show a decline in the labor participation rate from 64% to 63.7%. Understandably, the demographics of baby boomers retiring does account for some of the decline. And the U-6 Unemployment Rate (which counts all persons marginally attached to the labor force, including those who are employed part-time but would prefer full-time work) remains at 15.1%, dropping just 0.1% for the month.

The Commerce Department reported that personal incomes rose in December by 0.5%, above expectations and well above the 0.1% reported in November. This marked the largest increase in nine months.

So what does all of this mean for the housing market and home loan rates?

While bonds and home loan rates did worsen on the good Jobs Report news (remember good economic news often causes money to flow out of bonds and into stocks, as investors try to take advantage of gains), home loan rates remain near historic low levels. In addition, the problems in Europe remain and while uncertainty exists, U.S. bonds (including mortgage bonds, to which home loan rates are tied) will benefit.

The takeaway from all of last week’s news is that the pace of improvement in the labor market is choppy, but the trend is towards improvement over time, and this is welcome news for the struggling housing market because as people feel more secure in their jobs, they are more willing to consider making major purchases like a home.

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AREAA Global Real Estate Summit - Early Registration ENDS ON FEB 29TH

02-11-12

Luis Iniguez - Search Inland Empire Homes For Sale - Short Sale Agent

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Cordially Invites You to Join Us and Attend
2012 AREAA Global Real Estate Summit in New York

Early Registration through Feb 29th:
- AREAA Member $399
- Non-Member $599

Registration Rate as of March 1st:
- AREAA Member $499
- Non-Member $699

Keynote Luncheon Ticket on Monday, April 2 $95

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Golf Course & Lake Views ~ Is there a Value?

02-11-12

Kim Sellers Lake Arrowhead Realtor DRE#01412099

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Golf Course and Lake View homes in Lake Arrowhead do have a value. I know some will wager that it only has a value to some people, and that might be true.

However, you can't compare a home for $195,000 that sits on a main road with a view of the home behind it and no other view to a home that is very similar with a Lake Arrowhead lake view for a $100,000 more.

The home on the main road is going to be noisy and when you go to resell the home you are going to battle with the home being on a busy, main road. The Lake Arrowhead lake view home sits on a private road in a quiet neighborhood, is in better condition and will have a higher resale value in the future.

This past week on broker tour there was a home in the Lake Arrowhead Golf Course area, listed for $364,500 with a stunning view of Grass Valley Lake and the golf course. This home lives like a golf course frontage home for a fraction of the price it would take to buy an actual golf course frontage home. We have many clients who love the golf course area and have spent the money to enjoy this lifestyle.

Here is a shot of the view ~ What is your thought? Most Lake Arrowhead golf course frontages are on the market North of $900K and this is $364,500 for a better view than most Lake Arrowhead golf course frontages and right down the street from the Lake Arrowhead Country Club.

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Birds of a Feather Flock Together

02-10-12

Kristin Hamilton Realtor Redlands/ Loma Linda Homes for Sale, CA

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My Mother, Sarah Marie, was a true Southern Belle and came from Tennessee. All my life, I have heard her use “Southern Expressions” to describe every situation under the sun. She always had a perfect one to fit anything that came up.

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