Ron Holborn -Fullerton,Orange County,Ca

Guns, drugs and cash found in car trunk

Fullerton police arrest four in drug store parking lot.

Four suspects were arrested early this morning after police allegedly found guns, cash and methamphetamines in the trunk of a car at Bastanchury Road and Harbor Boulevard. (yikes, that's really close !)

Police were patrolling the area at 1:47 a.m. when they spotted a "suspicious looking car" in the parking lot of CVS Pharmacy, Sgt. Mike MacDonald said. After noticing one person standing outside the vehicle and three inside, officers approached and asked the subjects to open the trunk.

"Officers were aware there have been several robberies at CVS stores in Placentia and Fullerton recently," MacDonald said.

Inside the trunk, police found a sawed-off shotgun, two loaded handguns and 2.5 grams of methamphetamine packaged for sale, MacDonald said. A large amount of cash was also located.

One of the suspects also had a stun gun in his pocket, police said.

Arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and suspicion of possession of meth for sale were Dana Lee, 37, of Santa Ana; Arthur Palacios, 43, Fullerton; Guillermo Sanchez, 41, Anaheim; and Jason McCoy, 25, Moreno Valley.

All four are being held in the Fullerton City Jail, MacDonald said. Congratulations to our Great Police Department and the observant officers !!!!!!!!!!!

FULLERTON - The following update of local real estate information is based on multiple-listing service data as of Monday.

HOUSES

Median list prices:

92831 - $524,900

92832 - $319,000

92833 - $429,000

92835 - $775,000

Houses available: 254

Least expensive:$185,000 (asking price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 806 square feet on a 4,550-square-foot lot, 1-car garage, approved short sale, built in 1948, near Truslow and Richman avenues, 332 days on the market.

Most expensive: $3,476,000 (asking price) for 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,400 square feet on a 274,428-square-foot lot, built in 1975, three or more levels, perched on the last of the historic Hayes ranch, secluded by a gated 275-foot driveway, includes guest apartment, koi pond with a waterfall, 208 days on the market.

Price range of available houses:

$180,000-$599,999: 143

$600,000-$999,999: 83

$1,000,000-$3,999,999: 28

Closed sales last week: 13 averaging out to $420,908 (sale price) for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,504 square feet, 57 days on the market.

Currently in escrow: 86, ranging from $190,000 (asking price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 616 square feet, 7 days on the market; to $1,175,000 for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 3,000 square feet, 347 day on the market.

CONDOMINIUMS

Median list prices:

92831 - $258,750

92832 - $159,000

92833 - $315,000

92835 - $238,000

Available: 121

Least expensive:$99,000 (asking price) for 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 560 square feet, offered as short-sale, subject to lender approval, needs work, carport, built in 1971, $274 HOA, near Placentia Avenue and Yorba Linda Boulevard, 8 days on the market.

Most expensive: $562,000 (asking price) for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,730 square feet, two-level condominium, 2-car attached garage, built in 1983, near Rosecrans and Emery Ranch, HOA $165, 17 days on the market.

Price range of available condos:

$99,000--$299,000: 74

$300,000-$499,999: 41

$500,000-$599,999: 6

Closed sales last week: 2, averaging out to $132,500 (sales price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 694 square feet, 155 days on the market.

Condos currently in escrow: 21, ranging from $114,000 (asking price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 884 square feet, 120 days on the market; to $499,000 (asking price) for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1,680 square feet, 59 days on the market.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS IN FULLERTON OPENS UP LEASES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC !!

This is a Wonderful Opportunity for the public to lease a brand new townhome in the heart of Fullerton !!

University Heights consists of forty-two attached paired homes with three floor plans. These three bedroom homes have 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 baths and interior living space ranging from 1,706 to 1,975 square feet. Each home is configured with a 2-car garage and storage area, while private ground-level patios and second and third level decks create a variety of outdoor living options. The homes offer lovely views of the surrounding city or common recreational amenities and are situated around a looped drive offering a pedestrian-friendly environment with a unique, urban character. The common area includes a park and community pool and spa with open patio areas.

The lease prices range from $2,500 - $2,800.

Stop in our office for a tour, we are situated just below the University Heights neighborhood !!

Fullerton Market Report for Feb !! You heard right: Almost 150 homes selling for less than $600,000 !!

The following update on local real estate information is based on multiple-listing service data as of Monday.

HOUSES :Median list prices:

92831 - $500,000

92832 - $322,500

92833 - $469,450

92835 - $775,000

Houses available: 266

Least expensive: $185,000 (asking price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 806 square feet on a 4,550-square-foot lot, 1-car garage, built in 1948, approved short sale, near Truslow and Richman avenues, 325 days on the market.

Most expensive:$3,476,000 (asking price) for 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,400 square feet on a 274,428-square-foot lot, built in 1975, three or more levels, perched on the last of the historic Hayes ranch, gated, 275-foot driveway, includes guest apartment, 201 days on the market.

Price range of available houses:

$180,000-$599,999: 149

$600,000-$999,999: 86

$1,000,000-$1,999,999: 28

$2,000,000-$2,999,999: 2

$3,000,000-$3,999,999: 1

Closed sales last week: 8, averaging out to $438,063 (sale price) for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,791 square feet, 76 days on the market.

Currently in escrow: 88, ranging from $190,000 (asking price) for a 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 616 square feet, 7 days on the market; to $1,175,000 for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 3,000 square feet, 347 day on the market.

CONDOMINIUMS:

Median list prices:

92831 - $251,500

92832 - $152,000

92833 - $339,000

92835 - $236,500

Available: 117

Least expensive:$99,500 (asking price) for 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 853 square feet, carport, built in 1982, $175 HOA, near Orangethorpe Avenue and Gilbert Street, 462 days on the market.

Most expensive:$562,000 (asking price) for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,730 square feet, two-level condominium, 2-car attached garage, built in 1983, HOA $165, near Rosecrans and Emery Ranch, 10 days on the market.

Price range of available condos:

$90,000-$299,000: 70

$300,000-$499,999: 41

$500,000-$599,999: 6

Closed sales last week: 2, averaging out to $266,500 (sales price) 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and 1,001 square feet, 13 days on the market.

Condos currently in escrow: 23, ranging from $114,000 (asking price) for 2 beds, 1 bath and 884 square feet, 120 days on the market; to $499,000 (asking price) for 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1,680 square feet, 59 days on the market.

Fannie Mae is going to slacken its rules. Homeowners seeking to lower their loan payments by refinancing are the ones that will benefit. These changes apply to loans that the company owns or guarantees. By doing this they are trying to give homeowners the opportunity to take advantage of almost record low interest rates. Under their new rules refinancing could get easier. Thank You Fannie Mae the folks out there need the help.