Happy Easter! In Europe there is this new craze of dancing in public places and videotaping it. This one touches the heart!
We hear it Every Day !!! We seem to meet many of them - people losing their homes to the bank. Newspapers, television, magazines - all of them telling us the bad news: The economy looks grim and this is a real sad time for real estate. Did you ever wonder what the numbers really mean?
Here are the facts:
30% of all homes in America have no mortgage - That means they are owned free and clear.
20% of all homes in America are owned by investors and are rented out.
50% of all homes in America have a mortgage. .05% of these homes are in foreclosure !! 75% of these foreclosures are found in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.
Wow! If you listen to CNN, it sounds like 1 out of 2 homes are being repossessed when in actuality, 1 out of every 400 homes are in foreclosure.
I urge you to consider these facts the next time you see, hear or read the next news of doom and gloom in real estate. Or, you can call me at (562) 248-0154 and we can discuss your concerns.
Located on the corner of Arbor St. and Woodruff Ave., Del Valle Park was named after Jose del Valle, a liberator and statesman of Honduras. This popular park is also known as "Airplane Park" for the Douglas F3D "Skyknight" jet fighter proudly displayed on the southwest corner of the park.
The jet in 'Airplane Park'
Lakewood's memorial, in the form of a Marine Corps jet fighter from the Korean Conflict, is a decommissioned Douglas Aircraft Company F3D "Skynight" fighter -- originally a gift from the Defense Department. In 1963, the refurbished plane was lifted on to a concrete pylon, nose up as if taking off over Woodruff Avenue, and repainted in Marine Corps colors and insignia. On Memorial Day 1964, the jet and pylon were officially dedicated as a memorial to those from Lakewood who had fought in the Korean Conflict. With the help of American Legion Post 496, Del Valle Park then became the location for annual Memorial Day programs.
The Freedom Tree Memorial
In 1972, as the Vietnamese War began drew to a close, the city council honored Captain Darrel Pyle, then a captive of the North Vietnamese government, and placed a plaque recognizing his prisoner of war status near the pylon. He safely returned from Vietnam at the war's end in 1973.
The city also beganthe tradition of recognizing the young men of Lakewood who had fallen in Vietnam at the Memorial Day observances jointly sponsored by the city and Lakewood's veterans organizations.
Aside from these memorials, the 12 acre park also has a Youth Center as well as baseball fields, soccer fields,basketball courts, skateparks and several children's playgrounds. The memorials are a constant reminder of our veterans' and soldiers' sacrifices. The surrounding communities of Lakewood and Long Beach also take part in maintaining the image of the park.
Memories of all of America's conflicts in the twentieth century eventually gathered at the Del Valle memorial. A generous contribution from the family of the Reverend Dr. John Bonner provided a plaque that specifically recalled the contributions of World War II veterans.
After 1.75 inches of rain here in Long Beach, we experienced one of the most beautiful days ever! It is so rare that the air is so clean and clear in Los Angeles County. Up at the highest peak in the Long Beach area, Signal Hill was teeming with onlookers and photographers. You could see all of Los Angeles and Orange County.
A collection of these photos are in my blog's photo album: My Photo Album Here are a few for your enjoyment!
A view of Long beach, the breakwater and Catalina Island on an exceptionally clear day.
Long Beach Airport and the snow capped mountains.
I so love living in Long Beach!!!
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Top Premiere Long Beach Real Estate Broker with 17 years experience in Real Estate Sales and Real Estate Purchases in Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, and Seal Beach, California. At your service.
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