Short Sale Video

Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments, and don’t know what to do? Watch this brief video, and find out what a Short Sale is, and why it may be the solution you have been searching for.

Then contact us at (951) 522-0518/ (951) 522-6308 or teamgreer@tarbell.com for a FREE consultation to find out if a Short Sale is right for you.

This quick video tells about a short sale in the simplist of terms.  Keep in mind however that some banks do not even require the 3 items this video suggests.

http://youtu.be/49sS88Cbsc8

Living Thankful in Temecula 2011

It’s that time of year again when we are reminded (very briefly before being slammed with “buy this, buy that” Christmas syndrome) that we should take stock of our lives and give thanks.

I must say that I am suspect of needing the reminder.  And sad that this is a custom for only once per year.  I think that this year I will put “be thankful” as a line item in my New Year’s resolutions.  Maybe that will help.

So as I sit at my computer on this beautiful 70 degree day of sunshine in Temecula, California I am quietly going to give thanks to God and share with you what I am thanking him for;

My loving family (every single one of them), good health, great weather and a safe place to live.

I could go on and on but this is it in a nutshell.  So what are you thankful for right now?

Contact us at teamgreer@tarbell.com if we can assist in any way with the purchase or sale of property in the beautiful Temecula Valley.

City of Temecula Activity for Families

Compliments of the City of Temecula…

Chutes & Ladders Party!

Spin the wheel and try to be the first family to reach 100 at our GIANT Chutes & Ladders party! Win races and challenges and move up the ladder. Think hard before answering puzzles so you don’t go down the chutes. This is a one-of-a-kind party you don’t want to miss. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

When: Friday September 23rd
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: CRC
Fee: $3

Pre-Register Here!

5 Ways To Make Every Home Showing Count

So you are putting your home up for sale. There is so much to go over. But for this post we will concentrate specifically on the basics of showing your home. Having shown hundreds of homes in the Temecula Valley to potential buyers…we have great insight on what the majority of Buyers want in a showing. This doesn’t have anything to do with price, location, number of rooms, etc. If we are coming to show your home with a buyer, your home has already made the cut in the specifics. This is just to get the most out of your showing.

1. Neat and Clean Unfortunately there is no substitute for this. De-cluttering ahead of time will help this immensely since you don’t always get a lot of notice and you don’t want to turn anyone away that is going to be accompanied by a Realtor®. If you want to get an idea of what neat and clean means-visit your closest new home models. I know it seems ridiculous to think that anyone could expect you to keep your home this way but they do. Everyone in the family has to help. The better you are at this…the quicker the sale…and the less amount of time you have to do it!
2. Lots of Light  The best case scenario is that the home is staged for the showing. Every light on, blinds open, interior doors open, soft music playing. But if it is not possible for the home to be staged for every showing than the absolute bare minimum is that all of the window blinds/drapes are left open. Doors throughout the home must be left open to let the natural light travel into the hallways and dark spaces created by closed doors. You might consider putting a timer on hallway lamps for the darker hours when showings might occur. If you know the night before that someone is coming while you will need to be away you can leave the lights on and ask the agent to turn them off when they are done.
   
3. Scents that Make Sense Bad odors are hard to overcome. Buyers will hurry through the home and will be distracted trying to figure out what they are smelling. It quickly becomes the focus which sounds silly but true nonetheless. The best thing to do is to air out your home daily if possible. Especially if you cook a lot , have pets or children in diapers. Smoking should be reserved for the backyard only, not in the garage or near any doorways. People who do not smoke can smell it from a mile away. Fresh air is the best remedy. A quick note on candles or plug ins- Be careful not to overdo it. A food scent is good but plain vanilla is best. Research has shown that vanilla is the scent most widely accepted as pleasing to the senses. It is also a natural odor neutralizer. Many people are sensitive to florals and are easily irritated by them. Picture your potential buyer sneezing all over your house! 
   
4. Inappropriate Photos, Posters, Etc. Take them down, put them away, pack them early. If you have lived in the Temecula Valley for any length of time it should be obvious that the average household has 2.5 children. Children that will be with their parents when they are looking at your home. Your son’s poster of two barely dressed girls making out is not appropriate. The child that may be moving into your son’s room is an 8 year old boy (true story). Newsflash… nude art, wives lingerie glamour photos, breastfeeding photos, maternity photos that are revealing or suggestive make most buyers extremely uncomfortable. Regardless of how silly you might think that is, uncomfortable buyers leave quickly and do not fully evaluate your homes potential for them.
   
5. Be Gone There are always exceptions to this rule…but not as many as you would like to think. Having a pet, day sleeper, home office, etc. is not a reason to stay during a showing. The absolute best case scenario is that you stage the home and leave during the showing window. Ask the agent to text you on their way and when they leave if you are on a tight schedule. 

P.S.  And if you really want to stack the odds in your favor…Hire a professional Realtor!  Visit us at www.teamgreer.com

Coupon Savings in The Temecula Valley

So I have recently been turned on to TLC’s “Extreme Couponing” show and I am hooked! The season finale is this Wednesday (6/15/11) at 9:30pm. I won’t be up but my DVR is already on it. If you haven’t seen an episode, check your On Demand feature for TLC.  The show is only 30 minutes long.

I am just beginning to explore the coupon world.  Apparently it is more complicated than you might think.  After watching the show a couple of times, I can’t really imagine being able to accomplish the extreme savings that the show depicts.  I believe it can be done but am sure that I won’t be able to devote the time that would clearly be necessary.  I have also determined that it just might be a very organized and premeditated type of hoarding, LOL!  Regardless it has given me pause on how silly it is that I don’t even look at the grocery store sales circulars …not even the store I shop at regularly!

A few tips on what I’ve learned so far (some from a very helpful friend who may just be a bit more obsessed than I):

My Temecula Ralphs store on Highway 79 South will double coupons up to $1.00 ($ .50 becomes $1./ But $1. Is still just $1.)  If you register your rewards card online-you can load some of the coupons directly onto the card without having to print them out.  Manufacturer coupons are available to print out and use anywhere.  You can also create your shopping list directly from clicking on their sale paper.  Awesome time saver!

My Temecula Albertsons
on Rancho California Road offers a $ 5.00 off $25.00 purchase just for signing up HERE  for email updates on sales and coupons. You earn additional coupons for up to 5 friends you can get to sign up.  Be careful not to sign up until you want the coupon though.  They only gave me 1 week to use it so plan accordingly. You can create an online account as well and create a shopping list directly from the sales paper. There is also a large coupon book inside of the Albertsons store that has coupons I did not find online so you may want to grab that up.

My Temecula Newspaper
The Press Enterprise will allow you to subscribe to Sundays only so that you can get the weekly coupons and sales papers delivered to your front door.

I have only accomplished the “completely free” item once and I could only get 2 free because I only had 2 coupons…but it was exciting, even if it was just toothpaste!

Why do you or don’t you use coupons?  Do you have any tips on saving money in Temecula that you would like to share?

Please make sure to check with your store on their coupon policy prior to relying on any specific savings.

Open House Starlight Ridge, Temecula $249,900

Come visit us at our open house, Saturday May 21, 2011 and again on

Saturday May 28th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at

43086 Agena Street in Temecula, CA 92592

• Great Condition with Fresh Paint
• 3 bedroom, 2 Bath
• Approximately 1660 Sq.Ft.
• Over 15,000 Sq.Ft. Lot
• Low Taxes, Low HOA
• Includes Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
• Includes One-Year Home Warranty

 

Don’t forget to enter to win $100. Home Depot Gift Card!

Win a Home Depot Gift Card!

So I am sponsoring my first blogging contest.  It’s a very simple drawing.  The prize will be a $100.00 gift card to The Home Depot.  All you have to do to be entered into the drawing is complete the box down the right hand side of this page that says EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION. 

If you are already subscribed to this blog, I have entered you into the drawing already.  You can get one more entry…just keep reading below!

For a 2nd entry into the drawing- make a constructive comment here on what I can be doing better or on topics you would like to hear about, for example:  community events, real estate help, recipes, mindless chatter, etc!  Or make a comment on any blog below or featured in the categories to the right.  I need your help!  I’m hoping to improve the quality of this site though this contest!

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For information about buying a home, selling a house or living in the Temecula Valley, please contact me (April) at (951) 522-0518 or send your question via email to teamgreer@tarbell.com you only have to talk with me if you want

Temecula Residents Special Household Waste Disposal This Saturday

City Wide Clean-Up

for

TEMECULA RESIDENTS ONLY

Saturday, May 7, 2011
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location
Chaparral High School
27215 Nicolas Road

The City of Temecula and CR&R are sponsoring a program to help you dispose of household waste and large miscellaneous debris that can’t be placed in your trash bins.
 Proof of residency such as a California Driver’s License, California ID Card, recent utility bill, or property tax statement is required.

For more information on what will be accepted or what NOT to bring Click the Link HERE

 
 For More Information on Temecula Valley Real Estate visit Live Temecula or www.teamgreer.com licensed by the DRE 01240571/01235358.
 

Water Conservation Festival, Diamond Valley Lake

The 9^th Annual Community Water Conservation Festival is going to take place on Saturday, April 16^th, 2011 at Diamond Valley Lake from 10:00am – 3:00pm.

Diamond Valley Lake is located between Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and Hemet cities off of Winchester Road (also 79 North) and Domenigoni Parkway (also Newport Road). The event will take place at the Diamond Valley Lake Visitor Center at 2325 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA 92543.

This is a FREE EVENT that will include activities and fun for the kids like face painting, a fishing simulator, the Aqua Smart puppet program & make and take activities. There will also be water wise demonstrations throughout the day including drip irrigation, new landscaping technology, artificial turf information and rebate programs from SoCal Water Smart.

There is a LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP at 12:30.

There will be FREE DRAWINGS and give-aways.

For more information about the event you can click HERE for the Flier or call (951) 765-2612

Whether you are “moving in” or “moving out” …For information regarding real estate in the Temecula Valley call us at 951-522-0518.

We are the “Team to Trust” for your real estate needs!

Open House, Temecula Wine Country

Visit us this Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 36750 Avenida Verde, Temecula, CA We’ll be here from approximately 2-5pm relaxing in this gorgeous custom home with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, hills and valley. This is a completely fenced 5+/- acres with privacy gates on all paved roads close to town. This single story home is highly upgraded with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths PLUS a detached casita.  Stop by and take a peak!

             (951) 522-6308 / (951) 522-0518