Dianne Hicks

Temeku Hills, Temecula... Great area with Homes

For Sale with Fabulous  amenities... Resort Style Living!!!



Temeku Hills in the heart of Temecula  with beautiful reasonably priced homes with resort style living is one of reasons you may want to live here.... It's a lifestyle. An absolutely beautiful community with amenities with the entire family in mind.

Now I know I took photos on a cloudy day but you get the jest of it. It usually is bright and sunny. We have had a little rain this year but even in cloudy weather you can still swim because the pool is heated year round at 87 degrees.


Temeku Hills, Temecula is located right off Rancho California road directly past Margarita Rd. On the way to the vineyards you will pass by this golf course and resort style living community. Minutes to the Vineyards, Oldtown, freeway and shopping. In the city... yet in a place where you feel you are on vacation. Temeku Hills is surrounded by the beauty of Temecula in a friendly home town feel. 
 



Temecula is known for its Great schools and in Temeku Hills is no exception to that! Margarita Middle school is the best middle school in the whole area.

The clubhouse grounds are so nice, is is highly desired are for weddings. There is a big banquet room for the reception and other party events.

You may never want to leave......If you would like to take a look at the great clubhouse amenities.....just click this link to see slide show

Now that you have seen the beautiful Temecula Hills facilities.... that's not all!!! They have wonderfully organized events that are available on a monthly calender for additional things to do around here. Some may have fees attached but it is all right here in your community. They have Dance, parent and me clubs, Karate,  Tennis classes(both adult and kid's), swimming lessons and more . The Easter bunny comes, Santa, Temeku Kids Camp and so much more!!! Great facilities for working out  and there are trainers that you can hire within the Temeku Hills clubhouse to help you with your goals.






Temeku Hills in Temecula... Play hard and have fun, A lifestyle worth living!!! Temeku Hills fees are only $90.00 per month. That is HOA's that give you the best for your money.... That is a bargain for all that you have access to, lower taxes...ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

If you like this and want a little higher end homes than you may want to take a look at Morgan Hill .... Click here to see Morgan Hill http://www.trulia.com/blog/dianne_hicks/2010/02/morgan_hill_temecula

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Temecula...Spring is in the Air... Get those Fruit Trees in the Ground!!!


Spring is in the air here about every other day.... laughing. Our weather has been a little unpredictable, not as cold as it usually is in winter but alot more rain. We have a beautiful sunny day and then Bam... Some clouds a little rain. The pear trees bloomed about a month ago and now the cherry trees are breaking out in blossoms... Some a little faster than others.

So... If you have not planted your fruit trees or roses.... get them in the ground now!!!

If you bought bare root, I hope you get the tree you were hoping for. It took 5 years before I realized my almond tree was actually a plum tree. 2 years before by I realized my nectarine tree was actually another peach tree. Disappointed because I really wanted a nectarine. Oh well... that is nature.

A beautiful time of the year when we are going to start seeing all the beautiful pops of color springing to life here. Take a moment to stop and smell the roses.

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Temecula Rod Run - This Weekend....Come and See The Classics!!!! A Blast From The Past!!!


Comon and have a little fun this weekend and check out the Rod Run in Old Town. It features pre 1974 Vehicles in spectacular condition and show stopping hot rods. This weekend March 12th and 13th.


It kicks off this Friday with the  "Friday Night Cruise"... a fantastic fun filled, super cool kinda nite with hundreds of old stylin beauties, classic vehicles from all over the county. Temecula closes down Old Town from Arch to Arch and all these classics will own the streets, reving up their engines, showing off their unique paint job and will cruise the streets from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event is so affordable at the price of FREE, here for your entertainment as wells as music, food with the atmosphere of one big fun party that is sure to last beyond 8:00!!!




This Saurday it's SHOWTIME.... a day where you can get a up close and personal look at these fabulous classic vehicles. Again the City of Temecula shuts  down Old Town from Arch to Arch from 8:00 am till 4:00pmand during this time you will get to really truly view these vehicles that their owners have had out forth so much effort, time and money into preserving, restoring and adding a bit of razzle dazzle for all the see and appreciate!!! Great for all ages so go on down and spend the day and a great time to introduce to the children the unique look of these beauties from a time period that is gone but not forgotten. With music pumping the streets for atmosphere and lots of places to get a bite to eat, a full day of festivities.

Please visit the official website for more info http://www.rodruntemecula.com/

Go out and have fun!!!
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Temecula Property Taxes and Special Assessments - What You Need To Know!!!


A while back I wrote a blog on Temecula property taxes and special assessments that would be very good for you to go back and read if you are unfamiliar with property taxes. It will explain how the property taxes and special assessments work and how to understand them in relating to purchasing you home. Here is the link http://www.trulia.com/blog/dianne_hicks/2009/07/buyer_beware_know_the_pr

In the special assessments there are always items in there that are repeated cost that do not go away and can be adjusted when the city needs to adjust to cost. In Temecula trash pick up is there but in Murrieta you are billed separately for the trash. And there are other like items for running the city.

Well.... In additon to this there are the home builders bonds that are for a specific time frame anywhere from 10 - 35 years that are under the special assessments. Starting in about 2003 they really started to adding bigger bonds to all the new homes. Why would the builder pay from then when the buyer would pay for them.

Here is why you need to call on the bonds (in the special assessments) and find when they expire. I called on the 3 bonds (yes, there are often more than 1) in Harveston to find out when the bonds expire. For this one house, the biggest one (about $900 a year) does not ever expire. Now... I loooove Harveston, it is a gorgeous community and I would consider living there, but I think being informed before you buy a home in key in making the decision that is right for you. That means on top of the HOA's of about $130, you have about another $100 a month they is tied to Harveston that does not go away. As long as you are aware of this and you want to buy, it is all good. What makes me sad to see is when home buyers are not aware when they buy.
 
So Please do your homework and pick a Realtor that will help you understand and provide you with the current information so you can understand property taxes and special assessments, it will help making the decision that is best for YOU!!! 

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