Archive for May, 2007

Let Me Tell You about My Blog

May 26, 2007

Grape vinesExactly what is a Blog? It is like a regular website that is updated regularly. You can have current information daily. In today’s housing market, things are changing with the speed of light. Check back frequently as I will be covering anything and everything that is related to Real Estate iOld town storen Southern California specifically the Temecula/ Murrieta area.

I will introduce you to the various neighborhoods and some great people. Sometimes I may digress into others areas of interest. Anyway, fasten your seat-belt, and hang on—the ride will definitely be interesting! You will get introduced to Temecula Wine Country and all of the beautiful wineries. Oh, and we can’t forget Old Town Temecula and the great little shops.

Real Estate Doesn’t Have to be Self Service

May 23, 2007

Britton CourtI find that I am just as noisy as the next person! I love Zillow to check out my neighborhood and the homes all around the area. Even though I am a Realtor—who, by the way, knows that most of the homes in the shiny big homes for sale magazines are already sold—because of the lag time in print publishing—I still love to leaf through the pages, comparing the homes.

I even check out the weekend Real Estate sections! All of this even though every day I spend time on the MLS  which is by for the best and most complete listing of homes. I just enjoy “browsing” Real Estate!

Anyone can begin their search for a home by just noseing around the Internet but pictures, unfortunately, never tell the complete story. Of course the unflattering or dingy parts of the home is left out of the pictures. Neighborhoods are hard to read-there are “bad” parts of good school districts!

Luckily you don’t have to go it alone! Getting great direction and help doesn’t cost you a penny! Sellers pay the Realtor’s commission and then only if the home sells.

To begin your search for a home in the Temecula/Murrieta area or to sell your home, call Sandra Williams at 951-662-3973.  I am always available to answer any questions and help you anyway possible.

Western Days in Old Town Temecula

May 22, 2007

BandBoys at Western DaysThis is why we love this town! Saturday and Sunday there was a wonderful event in Old Town Temecula. Western Days  was full of great “olde tyme” events. There were plays on the streets, bands (my favorite was one called “Older Than Dirt”) complete with a wife playing a washboard with thimbles, people walking in costumes, and a very fancy gun fight!

Saturday there was also a Farmers Market that is a weekly event in Old Town. Children in boots and cowboy hats…and shorts…after all this is still Southern California, and lots and lots of people of all ages. There was food, music on every corner, things to buy and things to see and listen too.

Isn’t this the wonderful thing about great communities like Temecula and Murrieta! Great weather, great event, and tons of wonderful people—and we actually ran into friends and family on the streets! —and people think towns like this don’t exist today—-well they do and it is amazing!!!