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Scott Chappell and Brian Bean
Thursday, May 31, 2007

JUST LISTED!
23399 Saratoga Springs, Murrieta


Another beautiful day begins. You draw the curtains, bathing the master suite in morning light, step out onto the balcony and take in the impressive, unobstructed mountain view. In beautiful, growing Murrieta you’re close to shopping, entertainment, wineries, parks, schools and still a world away from the hustle and bustle. You’ve worked hard to get here, it’s time to enjoy it!

Bedrooms: 4. Baths: 3. Home size: 3,512 sf. Lot size: 7,405 sf.
Year built: 2003. Garage: Triple. List Price: $599,900.

Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate information, call Scott Chappell & Brian Bean’s 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900.

Ask about Scott & Brian’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren’t satisfied, they’ll refund their commission.


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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 1:41 PM

JUST LISTED!
1460 Paloma Ave., Redlands


This beautiful family home in a great Redlands neighborhood is perfect for the first-time buyer or college students. Clean and well-maintained, with hardwood, laminate and newer carpet, and custom paint colors. Nice, open floor plan with eat-in kitchen. Spend your evenings in the nicely decorated surroundings and your days on the spacious patio. One bedroom and bathroom downstairs, indoor laundry. Large lot just waiting for your new pool.

Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 2. Home size: 1,512 sf. Lot size: 7,200 sf. Year built: 1979.
Pool: No. Garage: 2-car. List Price: $399,900

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (951) 369-1222. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 1:27 PM

JUST LISTED!
2042 Adobe Ave, Corona


Enjoy the peace, tranquility & panoramic mountain views of your beautiful single-story home off private Green River Road, nestled against Cleveland National Forest! Romantic evenings in front of the wood-burning brick fireplace. Lazy days in the country kitchen watching busy hummingbirds outside. The stylish grand bedroom sports large closets and dual sinks in master bath. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards on a huge private lot with two patios.

Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 2. Home size: 1,473 sf. Lot size: 13,939 sf. Year built: 1984.Pool: No. Garage: 2-car. List Price: $549,900

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (951) 369-1222. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 1:02 PM

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

JUST LISTED!
33311 Avenida Bicicleta, Temecula



Sit back and enjoy the wonderful views from this cute Vail Ranch home, complete with custom paint, meticulous landscaping and an idealic back yard with covered patio. Fire up the built-in BBQ and invite your family and friends this weekend. This is a storybook home in beautiful condition, and the sellers are the original owners. Downstairs bedroom/bath, large tiled kitchen w/ breakfast bar, tons of extra storage space. Too much to list here …


Bedrooms: 5. Baths: 3. Home size: 2,652 sf. Lot size: 6,534 sf. Year built: 1999.
Pool: No. Garage: 3-car. List Price: $499,900


For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (951) 369-1222. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.


Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 12:52 PM

Thursday, May 24, 2007

JUST LISTED!
19920 Cuyama Lane, Orangecrest


After another brutal day of office politics and freeway SIG Alerts, you'll be relaxing in your own private sanctuary. ... The grand front entry leads to a spacious formal living & dining room where the light cascades in through myriad windows perched high in the vaulted ceilings. A separate kitchen/family room provide a cozy place to curl up & watch TV. The master suite also boasts high ceilings & portrait windows. The garage has an insulated door with a wired office.

Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 2.5. Home size: 1,760 sf. Lot size: 5,227 sf. Year built: 1991.
Pool: No. Garage: 2.5-car. List Price: $422,000 MLS#: I07076212

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.8049. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 7:44 PM

JUST LISTED!
15809 Alisa Viejo, Moreno Valley



Enjoy the magnificent park-like grounds of your new home, a massive entertainer’s dream in Via Del Lago, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Moreno Valley. Lounge around the pool or take a dip in the spa. Relax in the game room, or get a workout in your own gym. With 7 bedrooms, a den, bonus room, gameroom, office and retreat, it's large enough for two families! And wait until you see the huge master suite, with marble entry and a balcony that overlooks the city.

Bedrooms: 7. Baths: 4.5. Home size: 4,817 sf. Lot size: 6.534 sf. Year built: 2000.
Pool: Yes. Garage: 4-car. List Price: $649,900 MLS#: I07076557

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.3859. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 7:30 PM

Monday, May 07, 2007

Get the most out of your Orangecrest home stager

Tips for a timely, profitable sale

Monday, May 07, 2007

By Dian Hymer
Inman News

Waiting until the last minute to get your home ready to sell is bound to make your move more stressful. It could also result in a lower sale price if you forego properly preparing your home for sale.

The extent to which sellers put time and money into fix-up-for-sale work varies from one area to the next. In the San Francisco Bay Area, so many sellers stage their homes for sale that you could be at a disadvantage if your home is not staged. In other areas of the country, sellers do virtually nothing to ready their homes for sale.

The staging effort can be as minimal as removing clutter and excess, cleaning and rearranging furniture to show the living space at its best. Or it could involve painting, replacing tired floor coverings and light fixtures, and hiring a decorator who specializes in staging to bring in a house full of furniture, houseplants and accessories.

Staging your home for sale if you live in an area where the concept hasn't caught on could give you an advantage, particularly if there are a lot of unsold listings similar to yours on the market. Buyers tend to gravitate to the listings that look good and are in move-in condition.

Real estate agents like to show homes that look great because they are easier to sell. So, attractive listings tend to be shown more often. More showings mean more market exposure, which is a critical element for a timely and profitable home sale.

Staging costs vary depending on how the job is, how much competition there is among stagers in your area and whether the stagers have their own inventory of furniture. Stagers who don't have inventory must rent furniture for a staging project. This tends to increase the overall cost of staging.

The staging fee could be as minimal as $75 or $100 for a consultation on how to rearrange your furniture. Or it might run up to $10,000 or more to completely furnish and stage a vacant, 3,500-square-foot house.

HOME SELLER TIP: Before hiring a stager, check out the stager's reputation. Ask for recommendations and talk with people who have worked with the stager. Real estate agents tend to know who the best stagers are in an area. Your agent should be able to recommend a good one.

If you don't already have someone in mind, you might interview two or three and ask for a detailed proposal, including the stager's fee. Be sure to ask how long the staging will remain in your house for that price, and find out the price to extend the staging if you find it takes longer to sell your home. The extension fee should be less than the initial fee for staging the house.

It's a good idea to preview a listing currently on the market that was staged by a decorator that you're considering. Most sellers try to spend as little as possible to get their home ready to market. However, the point is to make the house look better. The stager with the lowest bid might not provide the best look for your home.

After your home is staged for sale, it may no longer look like your own. Actually, that's the point. You stage your home to maximize its appeal to as large a pool of prospective buyers as possible. A well-staged home looks beautiful and is depersonalized so that buyers can see themselves living there, not you.

THE CLOSING: Sellers who can't afford a big staging bill can consult with a stager to find out what modifications can be made on a budget and still provide their home with a refreshing new look.

Hymer is author of "House Hunting, The Take-Along Workbook for Home Buyers" and "Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer's Guide," Chronicle Books.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 9:11 AM

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

JUST LISTED!
11546 Rancho Del Oro, Riverside


Relax in your own backyard paradise this year, soaking in the warm burbling water as the jets in your gazebo-covered spa work away the pains of another tough week at the office. The sizzle from the barbecue whets your appetite for the great meal you prepare for your family. This is what you’ve worked so hard to achieve -- a perfect home on a perfect day with your loved ones. This home is right down the street from McAuliffe Elementary School.

Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 2. Home size: 1,606 sf. Lot size: 0.16 acre.Year built: 1987. Spa: Yes. Garage: 2-car. List Price: $469,900

MLS#: I07062169

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.4089. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 2:54 PM

JUST LISTED!
20119 Sedona Drive, Orangecrest

It's A Glorious Night, Silent Except For The Gentle Splash Of The Waterfall Trickling Into The Fabulous Pebble-Bottom Saltwater Pool/Spa In Your Backyard. The Underwater Fibre-Optic System Is Putting On A Private Lightshow Just For You Tonight, Casting A Gorgeous Glow On The Stamped Concrete Decking. Tomorrow, You Get To Show Off Your New House For Your Best Friends, Who Are Coming For The First Pool Party Of The Year. You'll Fire Up The Built-In Bbq And Wow Them With Your Grilling Skills. They'll Marvel At The Open Floor Plan, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laminate Flooring And Handcrafted Built-Ins While The Kids Frolic Outside Or Play Pool In The Bonus Room. They'll Be Surprised At The Size Of The Large Master Suite. You Won't Have To Worry About The Little Ones -- The Removable Pool Fence Will Be In Place To Keep Them Safe. Later, As The Sun Sets In The Distance, You'll All Retreat To The Raised Patio And Commit A Wonderful Day To Memory.

Bedrooms: 4. Baths: 3. Home size: 2,400 sf. Lot size: 0.17 acre.Year built: 2001. Pool: Yes - Pebble Bottom!. Garage: 3-car. List Price: $539,900

MLS#: I692427

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.2529. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 2:43 PM

JUST LISTED!
22609 Kinross Lane, Moreno Valley

Entry-Level Fixer With Built-In Equity, Priced $30,000 Below Market For Quick Sale, With Lots Of Potential And A Ton Of Built-In Equity. This Is A Great Opportunity For A First-Time Buyer Or Investor. Could Appraise As High As $360,000 With Current Model-Match Comps In Tract, And Rehab Money Could Be Worked Into Financing. Big Back Yard With Freeway Sound Wall To Dampen Noise And Increase Privacy. Single-Story Floorplan With Separate Living, Family And Formal Dining Rooms. Owner Built Front Wall/Gate And Added Decking At Front Porch. Just Needs A Little Grass And Some Flowers To Really Make It Pop! Same With Back Yard. Home Needs Some Tlc Inside. Close To Freeway Access And Major Shopping. Close Enough For Ucriverside Students. Three Other Homes Active On The Block At $360K And Up! Comps At That Price, Too. Seller Is Serious And Will Consider All Offers.

Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 2. Home size: 1,486 sf. Lot size: 0.17 acre.Year built: 1985. Pool: No. Garage: 2-car. List Price: $329,900

MLS#: I07062326

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.3789. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 2:30 PM

JUST LISTED!
8472 Alexandria St., Orangecrest


Slip Into Relaxation Mode And Start Preparing Your Menu! Spring Is Here, And What Better Way To Celebrate Than A Backyard Barbeque Beside The Oversized Free-Form Pool And Spa At Your New Home? This Wonderful Property Has Been Smartly Upgraded To Maximize Your Entertainment Skills. New Front Landscaping And Decking Pave The Way Inside Where You’ll Find An Open Floorplan, Upgraded Flooring And Paint, Beautiful Window Coverings, Custom Kitchen Cabinetry And Granite Countertops, Immaculate Landscaping And Curb Appeal, An Open Kitchen/Family Room Layout, And Much More.

Bedrooms: 3 + Office. Baths: 3. Home size: 2,397 sf. Lot size: 0.17 acre.Year built: 2004. Pool: Yes. Garage: 3-car. List Price: $559,900

MLS#: I07056558

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.6099. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 2:17 PM

JUST LISTED!
8209 Laurel Ridge Road, Orangecrest



Spectacular!! Your Search Is Over For The Home Of A Lifetime. No Expenses Have Been Spared In This Regal Sensation. The Formal Dining Room And Living Room Affords Plenty Of Room For Family Gatherings. The Upgraded Hardwood Floors Accentuate The Wrought Iron And Oak Staircase. Granite Counter Tops With Island And Large Breakfast Bar Creates A Warm Rich Feeling. You'll Be On Cloud Nine As You Walk Into Your Backyard Paradise. Relax In The Spa While The Children Swim In The Pebble Coated Pool With Slide And Waterfalls. The Master Bedroom Has 2 Large Closets And A Whirlpool Tub To Relax In After A Tough Day. Full Bathroom And Bedroom Downstairs Provides Comfortable Guest Quarters. Perfection Throughout This Gem Is Enhanced By The Custom Plantation Window Shutters. Elegant Ceramic Tile Flooring Emphasize The Bright Oversized Rooms. Laundry Time Is A Breeze With Upstairs Laundry. Be Sure To Tour This Breath-Taking Tuscan Styled Beauty.

Bedrooms: 4 + Office. Baths: 4.5. Home size: 3,752 sf. Lot size: 0.22 acre.Year built: 2004. Pool: Yes. Garage: 3-car. List Price: $779,900

MLS#: I705975

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.3599. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 2:07 PM

JUST LISTED!
8411 Attica Drive, Orangecrest


Breathtaking Mountain View. Double-Door Entry To The Ceramic Tile Foyer Opens Up To The Living Room. The Beautiful Oak Staircase Leads To The Large Open Loft. Relax In The Large Spacious Master Bedroom With Separate Bathtub And Shower. Laundry Time Is Made Easier With An Upstairs Laundry Room. The Light And Airy Kitchen Is Complete With Granite Countertops And Granite Island Countertop. The French Doors Lead Out To The Backyard Retreat With Gazebo And Spa Overlooking Your Fantastic Views Of The City. The Family Room Is Complete With A Warm Fireplace And Media Niche. This Beauty Is In Move In Condition And Available Immediately.


Bedrooms: 3. Baths: 3. Home size: 2,679 sf. Lot size: 0.16 acre.Year built: 2001. Pool: Yes. Garage: 3-car. List Price: $529,900

MLS#: I717975

For 24-hour recorded information about this home call (800) 941-1900, ext.2549. Your home could be next. To get a free market analysis, or for other local real estate imformation, call Scott Chappell's & Brian Bean's 24-hour hotline at (800) 941-1900. It's a community service offered by one of Riverside's leading real estate teams.

Ask about Scott & Brian's 100% satisfaction Guarantee program. If you aren't satisfied, they'll refund their commission.

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# posted by Scott Chappell and Brian Bean @ 1:31 PM

Orangecrest home sellers: Carry back mortgage and profit

Why method is recommended over land contract sale

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

By Robert J. Bruss
Inman News

DEAR BOB: My husband and I are avid readers of your columns. We own a townhouse that we bought as an investment. Now we are considering selling it. If we agree to owner financing and retain title until the loan is paid, can the buyers deduct the mortgage interest and property taxes on their income tax returns? -- Melana W.

DEAR MELANA: Yes. The situation you describe is called a land contract sale, contract for deed, contract of sale, agreement of sale, installment land sale, and a zillion other names.

The basic idea is the seller retains the legal title until the buyer makes all or an agreed number of payments to the seller. If there is an existing mortgage, the seller uses part of the buyer's payments to keep payments current on that mortgage.

As the seller, you remain the legal owner. The buyer becomes the equitable owner entitled to the income tax deductions.

Your big benefit is you can report the sale to the Internal Revenue Service as an installment sale, paying capital gains tax on your profit over the years you receive principal payments from the buyer. You also get to pay ordinary income tax on your interest income received.

However, I do not recommend this type of sale for either real estate buyers or sellers. The potential problem for buyers is often the seller is unable to deliver marketable title after the buyer faithfully made all the agreed payments to the seller.

The potential problem for land contract sellers, in many states, is the difficulty of getting a defaulting buyer out of the property if the buyer claims an equitable interest in it.

A better alternative is to transfer title to your buyer and carry back a mortgage or deed of trust secured by the property. Then, if your buyer defaults, you can foreclose. For full details, please consult a local real estate attorney.

NO EASY WAY TO FORCE RELUCTANT REALTY INVESTOR TO SELL

DEAR BOB: Thank you for your recent item about real estate partition sales. Three of us jointly own a home; two want to sell. The third doesn't want to sell and forces us to pay expensive monthly upkeep on the home. The property taxes have recently skyrocketed. What is the approximate attorney fee to bring a partition lawsuit? The third party is inflexible and not approachable. -- Ken C.

DEAR KEN: Sorry, I have no clue how much a local real estate attorney will charge for a partition lawsuit, especially with a difficult co-owner. Try to negotiate a fixed fee, rather than an hourly fee, which might escalate if the other owner resists.

Shop around. Ask for attorney recommendations from other local real estate investors for names of superb real estate attorneys. You will probably find a wide variety of fees quoted.

TWO MARRIAGES, TWO HOUSES, FOUR KIDS CALL FOR AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY

DEAR BOB: My husband and I each own our homes from previous marriages. We each have two grown children and need information how to list these homes in our wills. We live in my home and have never added each other's names to our deeds. How do we handle this? -- Sharel B.

DEAR SHAREL: Please consult a local estate-planning attorney. But before you do so, be sure you know what you want to do with each house after one of you dies.

Do you want each house to go to the surviving spouse? Or to your grown children from your first marriages? Be sure the attorney you consult understands revocable living trust benefits so you can avoid unnecessary probate court costs and delays.

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