Garden Grove, CA

Brandywine Homes has begun construction of a new development in Garden Grove known as Century Village.

I previewed the model homes recently at their grand opening event. It’s a great new development in the heart of Garden Grove, located just steps away from Costco and Main Street. The new development features 3 different models, ranging from 3 to 4 bedrooms and all are 3 story plans. They range between 1,700 and 2,000 sqaure feet. New home develpments are fairly rare in Garden Grove, since the city is almost 100% developed. The homes feel much bigger than their actual square footage due to great use of space, high ceilings, and open floor plans.

Floor Plan 1 - Approx. 1,705 SF • 3 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • Family Room • 2-Car Garage • First Floor Suite • Private Deck

Floor Plan 2 - Approx. 1,738 SF • 3 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 3-Car Garage • 2 Private Decks • Patio

Floor Plan 3 - Approx. 1,945 SF • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • Family Room • 2-Car Garage • First Floor Suite • 2 Private Decks • Patio

The best part may be the honor bestowed upon the Monsoor family. Michael Monsoor Ct. was named after Medal of Honor recipient and now legendary Navy Seal, Michael Monsoor . On a quick side note, I personally would like to see the street he lived on named in his honor. If you’re intested, take a minute and like his Facebook Page.

This community will cater to buyers with a busy lifestyle who need a home with close freeway access, proximity to a variety of neighborhood events and amenities, and who have a desire to live in a well established community with award winning schools. Check out the listings here...

The Reverend Robert Schuller’s church recently lost its world-famous Crystal Cathedral to bankruptcy. The ministry had accumulated debt of about $60 million that it could no longer service.

The church's signature building was designed by Philip Johnson, arguably one of the top ten architects in the world. It was completed in 1980 at a cost of $18 million. The campus is located in Garden Grove, California.

“On November 17, 2011, a federal judge approved selling the Crystal Cathedral to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange for $57.5 million.

"The diocese plans to lease the facility to Crystal Cathedral Ministries for three years, after which Crystal Cathedral Ministries may relocate to a smaller facility nearby that currently houses a Catholic church.”

The diocese intends to hire an architect to renovate the Crystal Cathedral to make it look like a modern Roman Catholic Church.

So much for a once powerful church and worldwide TV ministry that surely will now morph into an amoeba.

One rule of marketing that the life insurance industry has understood since almost the beginning of time, is that the failure to honor legitimate policyholder claims because of financial woes of the issuer, would seriously discredit the trust of other life companies.

Consequently, in the main, when a life company is failing, other underwriters step in and acquire the failing company’s policies. The idea is to prove to the public that their trust in life insurance is a worthy one.

What has happened to Dr. Schuller’s ministry lurks to some degree over all one-man-band denominations. For an example, who’s to say or know what will happen to Houston-based Lakewood Church when there is no longer a Joel Osteen at its helm?

So it’s odd to me that these mega one-man-band churches didn’t see the need to join together to financially bail out its brother Dr. Robert Schuller's church.

As it is, one could easily extrapolate that every non-denominational church and their TV ministry could easily evaporate into non-existence with the loss of its public leader or the loss of his credibility.

Relatively few have ever survived more than one generation after that of its founder.

The life insurance industry would advise that it would be in all of the non-denominational churches' best interests to keep failing ministries financially viable, rather than to allow them to crash and burn without orderly liquidation.

God bless Robert Schuller, his dream, and the members and supporters of the Crystal Cathedral Ministries. I think he did a great job of bringing millions to believing and having a better understanding of Christianity.

All Christian churches profited as a result.

BILL CHERRY, REALTORS

Dallas - Park Cities

Since 1964

214 503-8563

Garden Grove Vacant Property Ordinances: Are They Being Followed or are Banks Breaking the Law?

Upon multiple complaints on the condition and safety of vacant homes in Garden Grove in 2008 by city residents led to the current Garden Grove Vacant Property Ordinances.

The picture below was taken from the PWR (Pacific West Realtors) website and demonstrates some of the requirements for a vacant home in Garden Grove; a $150 fee and a 10-day period in which one needs to register the home.

Even though this ordinance is in place it still seems that Banks will try anyway around this if possible. Drive down a few streets in Garden Grove and you will see a vacant home that doesn't look to be in compliance with the law. It's very unlikely that the banks will act on this fairly new law until they are directly ordered too. I don't know how strict the city is on these vacant homes but it'd be interesting to know how many banks are actually registering the vacant homes compared to the ones that are out there.

The reason for enacting such an ordinance is said to be for the protection of the community from becoming blighted through the lack of adequate maintenance and security of vacated properties as well as helping to eliminate the danger to persons and property created by vancant properties which are not properly secured and maintained.

As well as the fee and 10-day period, there are a few other requirements that the beneficiary must comply with such as maintenance (keeping property free of weeds, dry brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, accumulation of newspapers, circulars, flyers, etc.) and security (proper closure and locking of windows, doors, gates, and any other opening of such size that it may allow a child or any other person to access the interior of the property and or structures(s).).

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Thinking of selling a loved ones home but it's in probate or a trust? There are many decisions to make when selling a home that is in probate or a trust. Your first decision can be the most crucial decision you make. Who do you choose to help you? Working with an experienced real estate broker who knows how to navigate his way through a probate or a trust is invaluable. Whether it's your first time or you've had experience selling a home that's in probate or a trust; the real estate industry is always evolving. There are always new and old questions and requirements. This is why working with an experienced real estate broker is the best decisions you can make. It’s the one decision that can save you thousands of dollars during your real estate transaction.

You can reach me anytime by calling me directly at (714)469-8198. For your convenience click here to fill out my contact form and I will contact you to discuss all of you probate and trust real estate questions and options. You can always leave me a question by visiting my facebook page.

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I have been in the Real Estate Industry for over 22 years. Since 1988 I have been the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX North Orange County. RE/MAX NOC has successfully closed over 8,000 transactions for both residential and commercial real estate. Earning myself Re/Max's prestigious Re/Max Hall of Fame Award. I also use the latest technology and communication tools with Zillow, Active Rain and Facebook.

Being an adventurer at heart I love to give back to the community and support local causes; I am very involved in Fullerton's Community and am a strong supporter of the Children' s MiracleNetwork, Susan G. Komen race for the cure, Meals on Wheels, Toys for Tots and the Fullerton Rotary Club. Yet in today's climate I prefer Honda's over BMW's. For more information about me you can visit me on Facebook or Active Rain. Don't settle for just any real estate agent or company for your home buying or home selling needs in Orange County. Give yourself the

Selling a probate or trust property can be complicated. Feel Free to ask me your probate or trust real estate question for Garden Grove CA.

Thinking of selling a loved ones home but it's in probate or a trust? There are many decisions to make when selling a home that is in probate or a trust. Your first decision can be the most crucial decision you make. Who do you choose to help you? Working with an experienced real estate broker who knows how to navigate his way through a probate or a trust is invaluable. Whether it's your first time or you've had experience selling a home that's in probate or a trust; the real estate industry is always evolving. There are always new and old questions and requirements. This is why working with an experienced real estate broker is the best decisions you can make. It’s the one decision that can save you thousands of dollars during your real estate transaction.

You can reach me anytime by calling me directly at (714)469-8198. For your convenience click here to fill out my contact form and I will contact you to discuss all of you probate and trust real estate questions and options. You can always leave me a question by visiting my facebook page.

1/4/2011 First to Review

More about the author of this article:

I have been in the Real Estate Industry for over 22 years. Since 1988 I have been the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX North Orange County. RE/MAX NOC has successfully closed over 8,000 transactions for both residential and commercial real estate. Earning myself Re/Max's prestigious Re/Max Hall of Fame Award. I also use the latest technology and communication tools with Zillow, Active Rain and Facebook.

Being an adventurer at heart I love to give back to the community and support local causes; I am very involved in Fullerton's Community and am a strong supporter of the Children' s MiracleNetwork, Susan G. Komen race for the cure, Meals on Wheels, Toys for Tots and the Fullerton Rotary Club. Yet in today's climate I prefer Honda's over BMW's. For more information about me you can visit me on Facebook or Active Rain. Don't settle for just any real estate agent or company for your home buying or home selling needs in Orange County. Give yourself the advantage of working with the best... Ron Holborn!