If you are a Fullerton (or any Orange County city) property owner that purchased a home in the past few years, there is a pretty good chance that your value has dropped (you are certainly not alone here). But, did you know you may be able to reduce your property taxes as a result?
You have until April 30th, 2009 to send in your REQUEST FOR INFORMAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW. There is no charge to file this request to property's value reviewed by the Assessor.
If the market value of your property on January 1, 2009 was lower that your Proposition 13 assessed value, you may receive a temporary reduction in taxable value in the next year.
For your convenience, I have posted the simple form below. You need to provide three comparable sales to support your value and I would be happy to give you those.
So, take advantage and send your form in, I am working on mine now and would be happy to help you with yours! The link will take you directly to the form.
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We've been anxiously waiting and it is finally time for the DOWNTOWN FULLERTON MARKET to start back up again!
Open April 2 - October 29; Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m, nothing signifies spring in Fullerton like an 
evening at the market.
Stop by for farm-fresh produce, flowers, fresh-baked breads, live entertainment, arts and crafts, activities for children, and of course, the outdoor beer garden! In addition to the traditional favorites, new vendors will be added each week.
Located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center.
Admission to the market is Free and visitors to Fullerton Market will also be able to tour the award-winning Fullerton Museum Center, for a special reduced admission rate of $2 per person from 4 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month!
For additional information, such as becoming a vendor or to check up the entertainment line up, see: City of Fullerton
See you at the market!
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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! RE/MAX North Orange County - 714-423-7525. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.
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Lately, more than ever, the term "Loan Modification" is coming up. If you are not sure what it means, it basically means that you are trying to modify or change the terms of your existing agreement with the bank that holds your mortgage.
I am hearing about and seeing lots of advertisements targeted at distressed home owners. What concerns me is how many are charging up-front fees; sometimes in the range of thousands of dollars. The news also had a feature last night spot lighting home owners that were taken advantage of. They were desperate to keep their homes and willing to pay someone to help them save it!
With so many "Loan Modification" companies popping up, you want to make sure the one you choose is approved to accept payment in advance when negotiating a loan modification on your behalf.
The California Department of Real Estate website has listed all the individuals and corporate real estate brokers that have submitted Advance Fee Agreements for Loan Modification and/or similar services to the Department of Real Estate for review and have received "no objection" letters regarding their use.
For the complete list, click: http://www.dre.ca.gov/mlb_adv_fees_list.html
If you are distressed home owner in the Fullerton area and just want to know what your options are, I am here to help. This is strictly confidential and free of charge.
It does take time and man power to get a loan modification done. I am not saying NOT to work with a Loan Modification company; I have heard of people getting out of a difficult situation. But before you break open that piggy bank, make sure you do your homework and that you work with someone that is approved to take a fee in advance.
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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! RE/MAX North Orange County - 714-423-7525. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.
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Did You Know?
Majority of info provided by the So Cal Multiple listing Service
Though prices in Fullerton are down, starter homes are selling! We are seeing muliple offers so you need to be quick, creative and tenacious to be in the running for your first home...especially if you are dealing with a bank!
On the national average, sales of existing homes declined in January. Inventories fell to a two-year low. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyers are waiting to see how details of the economic stimulus package will affect them. NAR's Chief economist Lawrence Yun reports, "The drop in total inventory is an encouraging sign because the number of homes on the market has declined steadily since peaking in July 2008, and inventory is at the lowest level in two years."
As you and I talk about buying or selling, it is important to understand that location has never been more pertinent to pricing. There are buyers ready to move and popular locations (like Fullerton) ar at the top of their list! If you have questions or concerns, know that I am here to serve your needs.
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Cristal Drake - Realtor (R)...At Your Service for all your Fullerton area real estate needs! RE/MAX North Orange County - 714-423-7525. All information in my blogs is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2009 all rights reserved.
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Congratulations to Nicole Bell of Anaheim! She correctly guessed what was behind Door Number One, it was The Carpe Diem Experience! Her name was chosen as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Nicole! Now for Door Number two...
"Doors of Fullerton" Contest!
We all agree; Fullerton is a great place to live! Our Downtown Area is the heart and the city is full of history, buildings with architectural detail featuring eclectic stores, restaurants, art and services. So, how well do YOU know Fullerton?
I will be featuring a series of doors and clues from the business behind the door. If you guess the correct business, you will be entered for a chance to win a prize from the business behind the door! Make sense? Now for the contest! So, what's behind door number two? Here are your clues...
Clue 1: This is a fairly new location in the SOCO District but has been a well established business in Fullerton for over ten years
Clue 2: They shoot people for money.
Clue 3: Walk through these doors to capture some of the most important moments of your life. Wedding, School or family, once they help document your milestones, they will most likely be lifelong friends!
Clue 4: They are currently ranked number two in their category on the MyFoxLA OC Hotlist! After you guess who they are, go ahead and cast your vote for them there!
Extra hint: You can find them somewhere in my blog!
ENTER TO WIN! Send an email to: cristaldrake@gmail.com with your guess and contact info or reply in the comments section of my blog at cristaldrake.com. The comments are public so others may piggyback off you and please don't forget your contact info! The winner will be notified by email and will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from the business behind the door.
Contest Rules: You can enter as many times as you wish, but on one affiliated with the place behind the door may enter to win. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct answers. Contest ends March 29, 2009 and answers must be submitted by then to qualify
Now Casting! Door Number Three! Do you have or know of a cool business in Fullerton that would like to be featured in "Doors of Fullerton"? Just let me know!
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A service oriented Realtor that loves to help people buy or sell real estate & to save Fullerton, Brea, Anaheim, Placentia, Yorba Linda & North Orange County Residents from foreclosure. ID: 01272061
Having had the entrepreneurial spirit since I was 10, I acquired my first paper route. I quickly learned that be being service oriented and making sure my customers were taken care of, made all the difference in my success in sales. Over the years I have made customer service a key part of my sales campaign in any item or service I sold. My rather colorful resume includes being a body wrapping sales, Sales for a Singles Expo and even selling refrigerator magnets!
I have been a licensed Real Estate Agent since 1998 and have spent the last 12 years in Advertising, Mortgage Consulting and Residential Real Estate Sales. These traits serve me well because I know how to market homes and make sure deals close!
Being Certified Distressed Property Expert means that I am well equiped to help distressed home owners that may be facing foreclosure. There are options if you are under water and I am here to help!
Living in Fullerton gives me great insight to this wonderful city and the surrounding areas. I love helping people find the perfect home or to help them get their home sold quickly for the highest possible price. Since I am experienced in listing and selling bank owned properties as well as regular equity sales, I can handle just about any transaction. This means that you have an agent that has your best interest at heart and knows how to get the job done!
Simply, I believe that if you provide outstanding service, know your product and do what you say you will, then the sales and happy clients will follow.
"I knew from the first time I spoke with you that if the bank went with your offer, we would have a successful and smooth transaction. You are very professional and great to deal with. Even with our few hiccups, everything went so well. I hope your buyers are extremely happy with their purchase. I look forward to working with you in the future, and hope our paths will cross again." Alisa C. - Quantum Realtors
"Thank you so much, we asked for the near impossible and you stuck with us and found a great home for us. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and your amazing attitude. You really helped me thru the tough situations and this crazy experience of buying our first homeJ You are so great!!! And I am a home owner!! Woohooo!!! " Nicole S. - First Time Home Owner
"I have been working with my agent, Cristal Drake for almost 8 months now! She has been the most patient, caring person I have met in this industry. In reality all the other agents in her office that I have met so far are. Usually agents I have dealt with in the past just want to get you in a place so they can collect their commission. But Cristal is the total opposite of that. We finally found my new home and I am ecstatic! I am losing an agent but have gained a friend." - Yanne
"Dear Cristal, I want to thank you for your hard work and kind assistance. I am also most impressed with your professionalism and expertise. Quite a pleasure working with you, and I wish you great success in your carreer." Cadre D.
"Cristal is such a great, energetic and giving agent! She really cares that her clients be comfortable with the work environment she creates and makes every effort to help them realize their goals and dreams. From the mortgage broker standpoint, she's clear and concise about the status and terms of her sales contract and makes it very easy to put buyers into appropriate programs. She's a great partner to work with and a very valuable addition to the RE/MAX family - Alicia Wingate
"I have known Cristal for well over 10 years. She has ALWAYS operated with the utmost integrity and top quality customer service. Now that she is a realtor she will definitely be my "go to" girl. I know I will be treated with respect and honesty." - Trisch Wheeler
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