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"HOLIDAY IN THE PARK"

PROGRESSIVE PARTY AND DISTRICT-WIDE OPEN HOUSE

Friday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M

FREE

Magnolia Park Holiday Newsletter

Magnolia Passport 2009

Magnolia Park Partnership is pleased to present Holiday in the Park, a district-wide open house party that meanders from store-to-store and covers 16-blocks on Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and Pass Avenue and on Hollywood Way between Chandler and Clark in Burbank . It's a seasonal celebration that includes more than 100 shops and restaurants, attracts thousands of revelers and happens Friday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Holiday in the Park is free and open to the public.

Now in its 20th year, this neighborhood classic is a feast for the senses with scores of in-store events, free gifts, tantalizing treats and street caroling on every block. Attendees are invited to wander from store-to-store, or they can participate in the treasure hunt that is detailed in the special Holiday in the Park Passport and map. Featuring nearly 50 enticing events happening at Magnolia Park businesses, all that the participant needs to do is to get stamped at 15 locations in order to be eligible for grand prizes. Passports are available at any Magnolia Park merchant, or can be downloaded at www.magnoliaparkburbank.org

In addition to the store-to-store entertainment, there will be six Fun Zones along Magnolia Boulevard including:

• A Main Stage with free community performances all evening at Lima Street
• Story Telling Corner with readings by professional storytellers courtesy of Burbank Public Library at Niagara Street
• Free Photos with Santa at Fairview Street
• Community Fun with Fire and Police Department vehicles and more at Avon Street
• Holiday Food & Fun with cookie decorating courtesy of Porto 's Bakery and other activities at Cordova Street
• A Kidszone where kids can learn circus treats, see stilt walkers and interact with holiday characters at Screenland Drive .

During the evening, everyone is invited to listen to live music, watch ice sculptors at work, experience roving entertainment, sample refreshments and ride the free London open-top double-decker buses that connect all of the activities.

Holiday in the Park is presented by the Magnolia Park Partnership, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the Magnolia Park District. Magnolia Park includes an established residential community of 3,000 homes and hundreds of neighborhood businesses on Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and the city limit, and Hollywood Way between Clark and Chandler . Other activities produced by the partnership include Be-Boppin' in the Park in August, and the Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour in May.

For further information on Holiday in the Park, please call 818.238.5180 or visit www.magnoliaparkburbank.org

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Let's talk about the Feng Shui Tips for the month of November - I dedicated this month to Feng Shui Tips for Career. These tips show you simple methods of strengthening your Career luck and ridding away negative and stale Qi at the same time. And, not only do career professionals benefit from these tips, homemakers can also stand to gain by Feng Shui-ing their work rooms with these Tips. You can find below Feng Shui symbols and Feng Shui activators at any ChinaTown area. ChinaTown Los Angeles CA is located on Brodway going North after Cesar Chavez Blvd With the economic outlook looking a little better now that we are onwards to the end of the Earth Ox year 2009, it's a great idea to safeguard one's Career Luck for better times ahead by utilizing these easy-to-implement Feng Shui tips, too. Let's begin. Wall behind desk Always have a wall behind your back. Try to avoid a desk with windows behind you. This ensures that you are 'supported' in all your career endeavors. A crystal on your desk for good Qi Place a crystal item on your table to activate positive Qi (pronounced ‘chee', meaning energy) as well as disperse negative ones. Remember that multi-faceted crystals are the best for this purpose.

Natural Amethyst Rock - 12.5cm x 11.5cm x 4.5cm Clear Quartz Crystal Point Enhancer The Crystal Enhancer Diamond - Lilac

Utilize the Wealth locations In the office always place the fax machine, telephone, and computers in the wealth area and future wealth area for more Businesses. Good locations for this purpose this year is the Center of your office or the Southeast. An aquarium in the office is also a quick and effective Feng Shui practice in activating Qi for the most conducive work. Place your aquarium in either two Wealth corners for a optimum money opportunities.

Arrange your table and chair Your desk, chair and cubicle arrangement should be in a neat, uncluttered position so that Qi is able to flow smoothly. Don't let your desk or chair slide into an odd angles and become protruding anomalies! These might lead to 'poison arrows' going towards your direction, or others'.

Dragons for Fame Luck This quick Feng Shui cure is a great help for those who wish to rise up the corporate ladder. On the right hand side of your desk, place a dragon item facing your window. This symbolizes the dragon 'chasing' his pearl; in this case the pearl is represented by your window. Be sure to use imposing, tastefully conspicuous dragons for this purpose.

Crystal Dragon on Wooden Platform Supreme Imperial Dragon (Small) Hand-Painted Colorful Dragon

Get rid of clutter Clutter is not conducive to a smooth flow of qi in your office. Most Chinese offices have long discarded the practice of 'paper trays' on their desks for this purpose! Try to instill a strict sense of order and tidiness into your office. Keep things at their proper places as much as you can within a workday.

Money frogs The chan chu, or Money Frog, is a great item to use in order to attract wealth and material prosperity to the office. This is a venerable item firmly believed by many to be able to assist in generating a larger income. Simply place your froggy friend near the entrance of your main office door. Make sure the item is nosed towards your office. Remember to leave the coin sticking out of the adorable critter's mouth.

Bronze Wealth Frog Rosewood Wealth Frog with Emperor Coin All-Season Wealth Frog with 6 Emperor

Room with two doors - not good If you have your own room in the office, try to avoid those that have two exits or entrances. This is not auspicious because it and symbolizes the Qi entering in one door and leaving in the other.

Chinese coins to activate Wealth Luck Tying some Chinese coins to your books and folders or simply using them as bookmarks in reference books, ledgers and such is very auspicious and helps you gain wealth luck. Chinese coins tied with red ribbon are your best choice, since the Yang color 'activates' the properties of these noble coins!

3 Coins tied in Red Thread (set of 5) Three Emperor Coins in Red Thread (set of 10) Ang Pao Packet with Gold Coins (Set of 3)

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Lupe Soto, Bilingual Realtor SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SERVING AREAS: Arleta, Burbank, Canoga Park, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, North Hills, Northridge, Panorama City, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Toluca Lake, Topanga Canyon, Tujunga, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Universal City, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills.

Los Angeles City Areas: Hancock Park, City of Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, Ecko Park, Hollywood, Korea Town, JeffersonPark, Griffith Park, Montecito Heights, El Sereno, Boyle Heights, Atwater Village

Antelope Valley: Anaverde, Rancho Vista, Palmdale West, Palmdale East, Lancaster West, Lancaster East, Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles

Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties to a real estate transaction. A "neutral third party" or "stakeholder" was nominated to hold the funds until the purchaser received appropriate assurance that the property had been transferred. An escrow may also be created for other purchases, although it is most commonly used during the transfer of real estate. Today the escrow is overseen by an escrow officer employed by an independent escrow company or title company. All parties are protected because the escrow holder will retain funds and document until all of the instructions are fulled.

An escrow is created when money and/or documents are deposited with the escrow officer. The escrow Officer's authority is strictly governed by written instructions, mutually agreed upon by the parties involved. The instructioins direct the escrow holder to perform duties necessary to complete the transaction.

A few of the tasks which may be required are:

• Receive and deposit earnest money
• Order information for payoff of existing liens
• Calculate and/or prorate taxes, liens, interest, rents and insurance policies
• Make arrangements for title insurance protectioin for the buyer and lender
• Prepare and/or receive documents relating to the escrow
• Request and receive documents relating to the escrow
• Request and receive funidng from new lender when conditions have been satisfied
• Arrange for recordiing of the conveyance documents and any other legal instrucments required totransfer title to the property prusuant to the terms of the purchase agreement
• Close the escrow and disburse funds as agreed upon in the instructions
• Prepare a closing statement for the parties showing disposition of funds

Definition of "Escrow" from Black's Law Dictionary: A writing, deed, money, stock or other property delivered by the grantor, promissor or obligor into the hands of a third person, to be held by the latter until the happening of a contingency or performan of a conditioin, and then by him delivered to the grantee, promissee or obligee. A system of document transfer iin which a deed, bond or funds is delivered to a third person to hold unitil all conditions ina contract are fulfilled.

Fun Fact: Escrow practices evolved from English common law. The word "escrow" is actually dereived from the Middle English (12th to 15th century) word for "scroll", on which all of the escrow instructions and lists of properties were recorded.

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Lupe Soto, Realtor, REO Agent representing Buyers, CREN Certified RE Negotiator, e-PRO (Se Habla Espanol)

SERVING AREAS: San Fernando Valley Areas: Arleta, Burbank, Canoga Park, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, North Hills, Northridge, Panorama City, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Toluca Lake, Topanga Canyon, Tujunga, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Universal City, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills

Los Angeles City Areas: Hancock Park, City of Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, Ecko Park, Hollywood, Korea Town, JeffersonPark, Griffith Park, Montecito Heights, El Sereno, Boyle Heights, Atwater Village

Antelope Valley: Anaverde, Rancho Vista, Palmdale West, Palmdale East, Lancaster West, Lancaster East, Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles

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Did you know that....... Buyer's agent compensation is paid by the Seller or REO Seller NOT THE BUYER. We provide full service to our clients at NO COST TO BUYERS. As a professional, the way I conduct business with Buyers is to have a written contract with my clients where I have a mutual agreement that if I work successfully I get compensated by the Seller.

Here are the benefits of Buyer's representation with Lupe Soto?

The Buyer's Agent and the Buyer establish a very specific relationship, called: loyalty, obedience, disclosure, confidentiality in dealings with the Buyer! In addition, I adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of the Practice of the National Association of Realtors.

1. I will protect the Buyers best interest in all matters of the Real Estate purchase as required by law.
2. I will counsel the Buyer regarding his/her financial qualifications and assist the Buyer in finding and working with mortgage lenders.
3. I will discuss and develop a property profile for the purpose of property searches. A list of parameters and criteria will be established and will be closely adhered to - only adjusted with the Buyers permission.
4. I will search for properties (based on the property profile) in the Multiple Listing Service MLS, properties for sale by owners, and new build homes.
5. I will prepare a comparable market analysis, to determine the property's fair market value . This information will help establish a negotiation strategy for the Purchase Offer.
6. I will explain and prepare all documentation related to the Real Estate Purchase.
7. I will advise the Buyer to seek legal counsel where appropriate.
8. I will counsel the Buyer regarding contractual time requirements and constraints throughout the Real Estate transaction.
9. I will counsel the Buyer regarding all facets of the home inspection process, and strongly encourage the Buyer to be present at these inspections.
10. I will communicate often with the Title Company and Mortgage Company, and keep the Buyer informed as the process develops.
11. I will review the HUD Settlement Statement with the Buyer at or before the Close of Escrow COE.
12. I will assist the Buyer and the Title Company as needed at closing.
13. I will make every effort be available (10am-6pm) by email and phone. If you have questions and I don't have the answers right away. I will research to find one!

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You are on the internet and thinking about buying a house, condo, townhouse, foreclosure opportunities, income property such as duplex, triplex or fourplex right now...buying a property is a hard decision, right? Then one of the first and most important decisions you need to make is to choose the best Buyer's Agent possible. And of course I hope you will consider interviewing me for the job!. Why? Because, Lupe Soto, Burbank Realtor & Exclusive Buyer's Agent has experience in resale homes/condos/townhouses, new construction properties, REO's, Bank Owned & Foreclosure properties, income properties from duplex to multi-family units, land agent, residential leases and leases with option to purchase.

If you are a Buyer and are looking at homes for sale BANK OWNED, AUCTION HOMES FOR SALE, PROBATE HOMES FOR SALE, SHORT SALE HOMES FOR SALE, INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE, NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE, LAND FOR SALE, LEASES WITH OPTION TO PURCAHSE in Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County. I hope you will consider interviewing me as your Professional Buyer's Agent. Contact me today, and we'll get the ball rolling!

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SERVING AREAS: Burbank, Glendale & San Fernando Valley:

Arleta, Burbank, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Glendale, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, North Hills, Northridge, Panorama City, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Sunland, Toluca Lake, Topanga Canyon, Tujunga, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Universal City, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills. Also, Los Feliz, Atwater, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Silverlake, Glassel Park and nearby areas of Los Angeles City in Los Angeles County including

Antelope Valley:

Palmdale East, Palmdale West, Anaverde Area, Rancho Vista, Lancaster East, Lancaster West, Quartz Hills, Pearblossom, Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles.