Nabbing a bargain-basement mortgage before rates rise
Nabbing a bargain-basement mortgage before rates rise
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
The Federal Reserve has been purchasing mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since early last year. The purchase program has helped maintain low interest rates for borrowers. As planned, the Fed this week announced it will stop purchasing these securities at the end of this month. Many analysts anticipate this will result in a slight rise in rates by year's end.
MAKING SENSE OF THE STORY FOR CONSUMERS
•· Interest rates have hovered at or near historic lows for much of the past 18 months, resulting in lower payments for many borrowers. With the Fed discontinuing its purchase program, some analysts believe a rise in interest rates could range from 0.25 percent to as much as 1 percent by the end of 2010. •· The federal tax credit for home buyers also is scheduled to end April 30. The tax credit combined with the expectation interest rates will increase has created a sense of urgency for many home buyers. In fact, 23 percent of California home buyers purchased a home in 2009 due to the perception that interest rates will rise and they would be priced out of the market, according to C.A.R.'s 2009 Survey of California Home Buyers. •· Rising interest rates will have an effect on home buyers. For example, a qualified couple with a combined pretax income of $100,000 per year and debt obligations (excluding mortgage) of $500 who receive a mortgage rate of 5 percent could qualify for a loan of up to $590,000, assuming a 20 percent down payment. If the interest rate were to rise to 6 percent, as analysts at Barclays Capital predict, the same couple could only qualify for a mortgage of $540,000.To Read The Full Story CLICK HERE.
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Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


- • Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
- Advertising/Brand
- • Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
REMAX WEBSITE
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
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Level Entry with Beautiful Views!
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Charlie & JoAnn Dickinson
RE/MAX Lakeside
27169 State Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


ABOUT RE/MAX
• Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
Advertising/Brand
• Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
Stats from "ComScore, Jan.-June 2009; Compete.com, Feb. 2008-June 2009; Hitwise, Jan..-June 2009″)
• remax.com shows all of the listings in thousands of cities and towns.
Countries
• RE/MAX is in more countries than any other real estate brand.
• RE/MAX is in more countries than any of our competitors.
• RE/MAX is in over 70 countries, more than any of its competitors.
Hot Air Balloon
• The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon fleet is one of the largest in the world.
• The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon fleet is the largest in North America.
General
• RE/MAX has 2 percent of the agents but produces 10 percent of all agents' sales.
• RE/MAX offers support and services not available at other real estate companies.
• RE/MAX leads the industry in professional designations.
· RE/MAX has more Certified Residential Specialists than anybody else.
(Same claim can be made for ABR, CDPE, SRES and CIPS designations.)
Lake Arrowhead Area Easter Events 2010
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Friends of the Crestline Library bring you, "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" & Egg Candy Hunt! Sat. April 3rd from 8 am-11am San Moritz Lodge, Lake Gregory California.
Lake Gregory is a wonderful location for this Easter event and sooo close! Located only 15 minuets away from Lake Arrowhead and 20 minuets from the San Bernardino Valley. The Lake offers a multitude of activities including trout fishing, cat fishing, shore fishing, float tube fishing, swimming and water slides, aqua cycle rental, paddle board rental, sail boat rental, rowboat rental, basketball rental, and volleyball and Hiking trails.
The "Breakfast with Bunny" & Egg Candy Hunt will include a pancake breakfast, activities for the children and a free picture with the Easter Bunny. Tickets: $7 Adult, $5 under 10 years, or $20 for a Family of four.You may purchase your tickets ahead of time at the Crestline Library (Tickets are available at the door for a slightly higher price). After the Pancake Breakfast, there will be a "Duck Walk" to lead the children from the San Moritz Lodge to the South Beach for the next event...


For more information about the Pancake Breakfast please call The Friends of the Library: 909-338-2690 For the Rubber Duck Derby please calls: 909-338-5230 or 909-338-2718
Or
If you are considering relocating to the Lake Arrowhead Area or one of the Surrounding communities RE/MAX Lakeside is here to help. Call today and speak with an experienced Lake Arrowhead Real Estate Agent who can tell you everything there is to know about our wonderful mountain community! (909) 337-9999.Thank you for visiting RE/MAX Lakeside "Your Lake Arrowhead Blog"
Visit our RE/MAX Lakeside Blog site !
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Check out Charlie & JoAnn's New Blog Site!
Charlie & JoAnn Dickinson
RE/MAX Lakeside
27169 State Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


- • Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
- Advertising/Brand
- • Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
REMAX WEBSITE
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
- Countries
- Hot Air Balloon
- General
Rim of The World High School Drama Presents “Life With Father”
Rim of The World High School Drama Presents "Life With Father"
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
The local Lake Arrowhead Area High School will turn out seven performances of the classic Broadway comedy "Life With Father" This weekend at The Rim of The World Performing Arts Center.
The Production is about a family, set in the 1950s, where the father, Clarence Day Sr., is a Wall Street banker who thinks the household and its finances should be run his way. However, his wife and family (including the maids) do not agree with Clarence's views. This creates amusing situations and escapades, many of which have been copied and rewritten into television sitcoms from I Love Lucy to today's shows.
Rim Drama in collaboration with Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theatre has successfully met all the challenges of creating unique performances out of classic Broadway hits. The direction Rim Drama is heading in is one of exciting new adventures and many amazing shows to come!
The shows, which began on Wednesday, March 10, will continue at 7 p.m. nightly through Sunday, March 14, with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 for general admission, with a reduced price of $8 for students, seniors and children.
For more information on Rim Drama or the production of "Life with Father",
Thank you for visiting RE/MAX Lakeside "Your Lake Arrowhead Blog"
Visit our RE/MAX Lakeside Blog site !
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Check out Charlie & JoAnn's New Blog Site!
Charlie & JoAnn Dickinson
RE/MAX Lakeside
27169 State Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


- • Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
- Advertising/Brand
- • Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
REMAX WEBSITE
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
- Countries
- Hot Air Balloon
- General
UCLA Mountain Bruins host “A Casino Evening” at The Old North Shore Tavern
UCLA Mountain Bruins host "A Casino Evening" at The Old North Shore Tavern
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Another great event is coming to the Lake Arrowhead area. The UCLA Mountain Bruin's Club will be hosting a fun evening of great food, exciting entertainment, unique auction items, prizes, and casino gaming including, Roulette, craps, blackjack, and TEXAS Hold Em'.
The UCLA Mountain Bruins Club is a wonderful group which provides scholarships for Lake Arrowhead area high school students. They also help sponsor field trips for middle school and high school students to enjoy a college experience. This generous organization will be helping nine local Rim of The World area undergraduate students attend UCLA this year through scholarships and fundraising events like the Casino night.
Casino Night at The Old North Shore Tavern, UCLA Conference Center
Lake Arrowhead California
Saturday March 13, 2010
5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Members - $75 Non-Members - $85 (Group discounts available for eight or more guests reserving together)

for more information please call (909) 337-8200. You can also call for reservations at Betty's General Store in Blue Jay California and The Lake House in Cedar Glen California. If you are considering relocating to the Lake Arrowhead Area or one of the Surrounding communities RE/MAX Lakeside is here to help. Call today and speak with an experienced Lake Arrowhead Real Estate Agent who can tell you everything there is to know about our wonderful mountain community! (909) 337-9999.
Thank you for visiting RE/MAX Lakeside "Your Lake Arrowhead Blog"
Visit our RE/MAX Lakeside Blog site !
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Check out Charlie & JoAnn's New Blog Site!
Charlie & JoAnn Dickinson
RE/MAX Lakeside
27169 State Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


- • Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
- Advertising/Brand
- • Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
REMAX WEBSITE
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
- Countries
- Hot Air Balloon
- General
Dave Liniger To Speak at Short Sale Summit
RE/MAX lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Dave Liniger, founder of RE/MAX in 1973, will be the Featured speaker this weekend at The Five Star Institute Short Sale Summit in Las Vegas Nevada. Dave has been often credited with doing more than anyone to improve real estate agents' working environments and income potentials. He is also nationally recognized as an expert in time management, sales training, recruiting, and motivation. Dave has been featured in Entrepreneur; Forbes; Fortune, Inc.; Success; and other leading publications and has appeared extensively on television and radio. He is a recipient of the Special Achievement Award from the Council of Residential Specialists and the Warren Bennis Award for Leadership Excellence from the Global Institute for Leadership Development. He is recognized as a leading prognosticator of industry trends and has been inducted into the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers Hall of Leaders, the REBAC Hall of Fame, and the International Franchise Hall of Fame.
As RE/MAX agent's who specializes in Lake Arrowhead Real Estate, RE/MAX Lakeside is proud and delighted to be affiliated with this ground breaking Real Estate leader. We are the only RE/MAX Real Estate agency in the Lake Arrowhead area and have the benefit of the RE/MAX brand and resources backing us up. We have cutting edge technology, Extensive advertising, Educational opportunities and Premier Market presence at our finger tips.
•· Dave Liniger will be speaking at The Short Sale summit March 12, 2010, 9:00 am. At The M Resort in Las Vegas Nevada. For more information on the convention, CLICK HERE.
Thank you for visiting RE/MAX Lakeside "Your Lake Arrowhead Blog"
Visit our RE/MAX Lakeside Blog site !
RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead Real Estate
Check out Charlie & JoAnn's New Blog Site!
Charlie & JoAnn Dickinson
RE/MAX Lakeside
27169 State Highway 189
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Office 909-337-9999
Cell 909-260-8228 * 909-208-2020


- • Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.
• RE/MAX agents have the experience to get the job done in today's market.
• RE/MAX Associates average more sales than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX Associates have more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.
• RE/MAX has the most productive sales force in real estate.
- Advertising/Brand
- • Billions of dollars have been spent promoting the RE/MAX brand and agents.
• RE/MAX is one of the most recognized real estate brands and logos around the world.
• When you join RE/MAX you're receiving the benefit of billions of dollars of advertising that have made RE/MAX the real estate leader it is today.
• RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising in 2008, reaching as many viewers as all other real estate brands combined.
• RE/MAX dominates national real estate TV advertising.
• In 2008, RE/MAX dominated national TV advertising, with a 50 percent Share of Voice, for viewers 25-54.
REMAX WEBSITE
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com.
• Millions of buyers and sellers visit remax.com for their real estate needs.
• remax.com attracts millions of buyers and sellers.
• remax.com attracts millions of real estate buyers and sellers.
· remax.com is the most visited real estate franchise Web site.
- Countries
- Hot Air Balloon
- General
Great Event coming to Lake Arrowhead!
The Blue Jay Village Merchant’s Association Saint Patty’s Day Mixer is approaching! This great event will be held at the historic Lake Arrowhead Restaurant, The Royal Oak. The Saint Patty’s Day Walk thru Blue Jay is a local favorite so if you plan to attend be sure to arrive early because it always ends up being standing room only. This is also a great time to stroll Blue Jay Village and visit The Friendliest Merchants on the Mountain…Including RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead.
Event takes place Thursday, March 18th from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM. (They’re giving you one day to recover from the actual St. Patrick’s Day!)
•· The Famous BINGO Games will be played
•· Don’t forget to wear green! There is a prize for the best green costume!
•· For more information on this event Contact the LACCC AT 909-337-3715.
If you are considering Relocating to Lake Arrowhead or are simply seeking more information on the are contact RE/MAX Lakeside Lake Arrowhead at (909) 337-9999 and an Experienced Lake Arrowhead Real Estate Agent would be happy to help!
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A Few Interesting Tid Bits From remax.com
~RE/MAX LeadStreet produced 160,871 unique leads in July, 2009. That was more than 5,100 a day. (Source: RE/MAX International)~34 percent of RE/MAX Associates report that nearly half of their transactions involve first-time homebuyers. Less than 4 percent reported no transactions involving first-time homebuyers. (Source: Mainstreet poll, Aug. 2009)
~Nearly half of residential brokerage specialists say they received some business in 2008 as a result of an open house, but in most cases it was less than 10 percent of all business. (Source: 2009 NAR Member Profile)
~80% of RE/MAX Associates who responded to a Mainstreet poll listed Facebook as the social media Web site they use the most. Twitter was a distant second with slightly less than 3%. Nearly 12% don’t use social media. (Source: Mainstreet poll, Sept. 2009)
~Aside from time spent with clients at listings, 51% of RE/MAX Associates who responded to a Mainstreet poll do most of their work at home, followed by 44% choosing their brokerage office.(Source: Mainstreet poll, Sept. 2009)
~Asked how much of their business comes from repeat customers, 52% of RE/MAX Associates who responded to a Mainstreet poll said most of it, while 36% said at least half.
(Source: Mainstreet poll, Oct. 2009)
~The BlackBerry is their favorite smart phone, say nearly 53% of RE/MAX Associates who responded to a poll. Second was the iPhone with 28%. Only 7% didn’t have a smart phone. (Source: Mainstreet Vote Now, Nov. 2009)
~The typical Realtor is a 54-year-old white female who attended college and is a homeowner. (Source: 2009 NAR Member Profile)
~Nearly 60% of RE/MAX Associates say referrals are their best source of leads. Second with 12% were agent Web sites. (Source: Mainstreet Vote Now, Dec. 2009)
~Nearly 74% of RE/MAX Associates listed or sold distressed properties in the fourth quarter of 2009. In fact, 40% said more than half of their transaction sides involved distressed property during that period. (Source: Mainstreet Vote Now, Jan. 2010)
~Nearly 28% of RE/MAX Associates take two weeks of vacation a year. Another 36% take three weeks or more. Close to 26% take one week or less. Just 10% take no vacation. (Source: Mainstreet Vote Now, Feb. 2010)
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Amazing Views of Lake Arrowhead!
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Lake Arrowhead at a Glance!

“THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN’S”
LOCATION: 9,215 acres in the San Bernardino National Forest.
NEAREST CITY: San Bernardino, 20 miles south, Los Angeles, 90 miles west; Palm Springs, 72 miles east.
AIRPORT: Ontario International, one hour from Lake Arrowhead.
ALTITUDE: 5,102 feet
WEATHER: 4 seasons, mild winters
TOTAL DWELLINGS: 10,710
Full Time-4285 Part Time-6,425
FULL TIME POPULATION: 11,960
AVERAGE PRICE OF A HOME: 2006:
$450,000
SCHOOLS: Rim of the World High School, Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate, Lake Arrowhead and Grandview Elementary.
MEDICAL: 24 hour hospital, includes emergency room, skilled nursing, medical offices and a wide range of medical specialties.
THE LAKE: 784 acres, private access reserved for homeowners, 14 miles of shoreline, Average depth 100 feet, deepest spot 185 feet.
GOLF: Lake Arrowhead Country Club, Private 18-hole championship course.
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: Mountain News. Established in the 1920’s
“From Cabins to Lake Front Homes Lake Arrowhead Is The Place To Be”
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