By Namneet DhaliwalJuly 23, 2007Houses are staying longer on the market and we are experiencing a decrease in price as compared to last year, if the sales continue to slow like this, we could see this pull back in prices going to 2004 levels. According to local MLS data there were about 173 residential properties for sale in 08/01/2006. As of July 23, 2007, there are 191 active listings in the market, the highest in past few years. There are only 27 properties in the pending status, marking it a very slow time for real estate market. 07/22/2007

Our community of Brea is unique in many ways. We have a small town feeling, yet with bigger city benefits. Week-days we normally have over 100,000 people who work and live in our city. Yet the resident population is 39,000-40,000. We have a strong economic base within our business community, take a look at Brea-Means-Business as an example. Brea is also known for excellence in education. The Brea-Olinda School district is well know for outstanding schools. Many of our schools have been recognized nationally as  National Blue Ribbon school. The state-of-the-art Brea-Olinda High School is a "Distinguished School" for 2007.  Folks come to Brea from the surrounding communities to shop till they drop. The Brea Mall is the second highest in Orange County for generating revenue. We also have a... 07/16/2007

Website Spotlight: Southern California Real Estate Broker, Lynda EisenmannSubmitted by: Kimberly Grant, Huntsville Real Estate Agent Huntsville / Madison AL Real Estate BlogWell its that time again!!!  I have been surfing the web and I have found another great website.  My latest website find belongs to Orange County, Brea California Real Estate Broker Lynda Eisenmann.  She is the broker and owner of a fantastic team of real estate professionals known as the Preferred Home Brokers.  Lynda has been a broker and business owner for over 30 years and she has more credentials than the law allows!  In our business, a sign of a true professional is definitely longevity and Lynda has proven herself to be an asset to Orange County residents.  Her Southern California Real Estate website is so ful... 07/06/2007

It's that time once again! Brea's FREE concerts at City Hall Park! Take a break mid-week to enjoy the fun and meet friends. Just bring the blankets, folding chair and the kids. Swimming is available in the Brea Plunge, Orange County's oldest community pool. Concerts are held Wednesdays beginning next week, July 11 through August 29. July 11 Kid and Nic ~ Classic American Music July 18 Merchants of Moonshine ~ Country July 25 Caravana ~ Latin Fusion August 1 U.S. Navy Band - The Destroyers ~ Top Forty August 8 Firehouse Stompers ~ Dixieland Jazz August 15 Steel Parade ~ Steel Drum and Calypso August 22 Soundbytes ~ Rock and Roll Cover Tunes August 29 Windmill ~ Big Band Brea's City Hall Park is located at 120 S. Brea Blvd. (South of Imperial) at Elm Street. For more information call (714... 07/03/2007

Brea, California 92821 and 92823 ~ Real Estate Market Update for  June  2007The City of Brea is a residential community of homes in Northern Orange County, CA. Current city population approximately 40,000 residents. Median price in the city depends upon where your mail is delivered. Meaning which of the two zip codes within our community as follows for the month of June 2007:92821 ~ $699,000  92823 ~ $895,000Single family home pricing in the City of Brea ranges from a low of $429,000 for a bedroom  2 bedrooms/1 bath, 950 square feet, and a high price of $1,530,000 for 5 bedrooms  5 baths at 4,000 square feet.Condo pricing currently begins at $301,000 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath, 615 square feet, to $649,000,000  for 4 bedrooms/2 ½ baths, 2,120 square feet.Single family activity for June:158 ... 07/02/2007

 Anaheim Hills ~ Join the fun for the 29thannual July Festival and Parade. Peralta Park is home to the event. Join in the  run and walking events. Not up for that? How about the pancake breakfast? The parade begins at Canyon H.S. at 3:00. And of course, evening fireworks. For more info click here for the Anaheim Hills event. Brea~  Brea's City Hall Park 401 S.  Brea Blvd. serves once again as home to a July 4th celebration.  The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with the annual pancake breakfast in the park, followed by a day a county fair with petting zoo and marketplace crafts area. Swimming is available at the Brea plunge.Click herefor more info on the Brea celebration. Fullerton ~ 18th Annual July Festival and fireworks show at Fullerton High School, Lemon/Berkley, beginning at 5:00 p.m. For ... 06/29/2007

Brea, CA ~ Taking the plunge in good old Brea ~ It's a municipal pool as commonly known in most communities, however in our community of Brea, it's the plunge. How many years (if any) have you ever heard of a muni pool being called a plunge? It's throw back to yester-years. In fact, this is the oldest continually operated municipal pool in all of Orange County. City Hall Park (former home of our city hall, hence the name) on Brea Blvd. and Elm St. is the home of this California classic. It was built in 1929 the same year of the great stock-market crash. And the original cost to swim for the afternoon? Ten-cents! The photo at the bottom right is two of the local beauties showing off the fountain a one-time fixture at the plunge. Today the plunge is still a place for summer fun, just take... 06/27/2007

Starlight Cinema in the Park in Brea CABack again this summer, the City of Brea is back with Friday night fun for the entire family. Where can you go and what can you do today as a family that's actually free? It's right here at Arovista Park in the west side of Brea. Beginning next Friday June 30th and continuing through 3.Movie Schedule:June 29   ~  Happy FeetJuly 6      ~  How to Eat Fried WormsJuly 13    ~  Flushed AwayJuly 20    ~  Nanny McPheeJuly 27    ~  The Ant BullyAug. 3     ~  NEW Audience ChoiceAll films rated PGTime around 8:00 p.m. for when it's dark.  Location:  Arovista Park Amphitheater,  the end of Elm St. at Sievers. For more info check out City of Brea or call (714) 990-7177.And best of all it's FREE. Round-up the kids for this family time fun. Free parking availabl... 06/24/2007

JoJo's Pizza Kitchen in Brea a business with a heart...a business giving back to the community. We recently enjoyed the giving spirit of JoJo's this week at a fund-raiser for little Katie G., a five year-old Leukemia patient. The Mom's Club of Brea organized and participated in this event on Katie's behalf. A portion of the proceeds from sales that day (lunch and dinner) went to the Katie G. family. JoJo's has been supportive of many in the community. This is from their own website:"JoJo's Pizza Kitchen proudly supports the community through fund-raisers, donations and sponsorships of local schools, athletic teams and other non-profit organizations. JoJo's has helped raise thousands of dollars through food concessions at school events and fund-raisers, Concerts in the Park, sporting eve... 06/21/2007

Brea, California ~ Tasty Tuesdays in downtown Brea. Brea's Birch Street Promenade also known as downtown Brea is now home to the city's Certified Farmers Market. The market is open on Tuesdays beginning at 3:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. This is a great place for fresh produce, flowers, live plants, and specialty items. Last time (2 weeks ago) I bought some wonderful seasonings and spices from a local vendor. In addition to edibles you can find interesting and unique crafts and gift items. Entertainment is normally part of the experience. Birch Street itself is an eclectic area colorful living lofts built over unusual shops, multiple movie theaters and local eateries. You can find  something for everyone. Plenty of parking available for all. Nearby Brea Blvd. is home to the famous Improv, and asso... 06/19/2007

Brea, CA 92821 ~ Now through July 13 ~ The City of Brea Art Gallery presents: The Media­ - Reactions, Reflections, and Comments on the Culture of Media. By including a variety of artists and ideas, The Media presents a wide variety of views on the subject of media. Views as a means of communication, it's affect of society, and the role in politics among other things. The Brea Art Gallery hosts quality exhibits year round in the beautiful 6,300 square foot facility. Artwork displayed is from all over the world. In addition, you will find a unique gift shop which features one of a kind specialty items from local artists. The Children's Art space is a magical place for kids learning how to express individual creativity with displays and hands-on art activities. Location: Brea Civic and Cul... 06/18/2007

Brea ~ California 92821 and 92823 ~ Real Estate Market Update for May 2007The City of Brea is a residential community of homes in Northern Orange County, CA.  Current city population approximately 40,000 residents. Median price in the city depends upon where your mail is delivered. Meaning which of the two zip codes within our community as follows for the month of May 2007:   92821 $700,00 ~ 92823 $925,000Current prices in the City of Brea  for single family homes range from a low of $400,000 for a bedroom  2 bedrooms/1 bath, 932 square feet,  and a high price of $1,450,000 for 5 bedrooms  4 ½  baths at 4,000 square feet.Condo pricing currently begins at $301,000 for a 1 bedroom/1 bath, 615 square feet, to $649,000,000  for 4 bedrooms/2 ½ baths, 2,120 square feet.Single family activity ... 06/07/2007

Opening The Door to Homeownership ~  FREE ~ Brea, CaliforniaConsumer Credit Counseling Services ~ Presents a First-Time Home Buyer's Workshop Saturday June 2, 2007 ~ 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ~ Brea, CAImportant news, if you have not owned a home in the last three years, you may qualify as a "first-time buyer". Helpful information will be available on pre-purchasing and budgeting especially geared for first-time home buyers. Real estate professionals will be on hand to cover credit reports and credit scoring, as well as an over-view of the home buying process. You will receive helpful information to help you along your way to the American dream of home ownership.Hear the important do's and don'ts of  home buying in today's market. Workshop takes place at the Brea Community Center ~ Brea's F... 05/31/2007

Day Trips in Brea, ~ Orange County ~ CA 92811 ~ 92823 Good Old Brea, in Southern CA  is prominently featured in the June issue of Westways Magazine the publication of the Southern California Auto Club. Brea is in the spotlight on Travel ~ Day-Tripping by Eric Carpenter. There is plenty to do and see around our town.   Some of the stops included: Carbon Canyon Regional Park, a spectacular 124-acre park with a natural habitat spanning the foothills of Brea and Chino Hills. Enjoy nature by hiking some of the many trails on foot and experience one of the many mountain bike trail for yourself. I've hiked these hills myself many times. Nearby you can find the Olinda Historic Museum and Park, once home to the city's first oil well. Anyone who know Brea understands it was known as an oil town i... 05/26/2007

Fun for Kids at the Brea Library ~ Summer 2007 ~ Brea, CaliforniaCurious Kids' Preschool Story Time ~ 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 ~ MondaysStep-in-to Stories, Family Night 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday evening of every month.Get a Clue @ Your Library ~ The Summer Reading Program for 2007 ~ A program for all ages, beginning June 21. These special programs for children are held on Thursday afternoons at 2:30 to 30:30 p.m. Location: Brea's Civic Center, One Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821 ~ Ground Level(714) 671-1722. This event is open to children ages 3 to 5. Walk-ins are welcome. Breas Civic Center, located on Birch St. at the north side of the Brea Mall, between State College and Randolph. The Brea Library is hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ~ Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 to 8:00 ~... 05/24/2007

Beginning on Friday June 1st get ready to Rock with Free Concerts at the 20th Annual St. Angela Merici School's Summer Fest!  Admission is Free and there will be great food and Live Entertainment for all ages!I have attended this festival for the past 3 years. It's a fun way to start out the warm summer evenings!Friday at 6:00 P.M. with Smash Mouth Performing at 7:30 P.M.Saturday Gates Open at Noon.  Main attraction will be Ace Young and His Ameican Idol Friends at 7:30 P.M.Sunday the Gates Open at Noon with a day full of great performers Including:The Cherry Poppin' Daddies at 1:00P.M. Dublin 4 at 3:30 P.M.Al McKay All Stars presents the music of Earth Wind and Fire at 6:00 P.M.Tommy  Tutone the singer of "867-5309" at 7:30 P.M.A Big 80's favorite The Romantics  will perform at 8:00 P.... 05/24/2007

As expected, numbers of active listings are rising slowly as we approaching the highly demanding season of the year in housing market. Brea Ca has 170 active homes for sale and there are 37 homes under contract. People are very skeptical of this market and many buyers are staying on the sidelines to gauge the market. Namneet Dhaliwal  05/23/2007

Brea High School is Home of the Lady Cats one of Californias top girls basketball teams.   Go Lady Cats, Go!!!!      Go Brea, Go Brea,  Go Brea.... 05/20/2007

Deciding whether to divorce may be the most important decision of your life that you ever make. Two essential factors in a divorce are emotional compatibility and legal issues. For couples with children, the children's welfare and custody may become key factors. Divorcenet.com is the Internet's largest divorce resource, offering state-specific articles, an online community and a nationwide directory of divorce lawyers, mediators and financial professionals. While http://www.divorcenet.com/ can help you understand your legal rights, only you can decide your interpersonal issues.  They offer very helpful information regarding: Child Support & Alimony, Custody & Visitation, Property Division, Military Divorce, and Divorce and Taxes.  Laws vary with each state, so it's good to have a source... 05/16/2007

Brea ~ CA 92821 Linda Purl star of Broadway musicals and television's Matlock and Happy Days will appear at Brea's Curtis Theater on Saturday May 19.  Linda's performance brings to the close the theater's  season. Be sure to see this dynamic performer by contacting the Brea's Curtis Theater address, One Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821Tickets: Adults $27 ~ Senior $25 ~ Child $20 ~ Phone (714) 990-7722The Curtis is located at the Civic Center on the North side of the Brea Mall between State College Blvd. and Randolph.  Underground parking available. Watch for OLIVER! Coming to the Curtis Theater July 19                  ~ August 5Over 100 young performersTickets $12, on sale beginning June 20For info on Beautiful Brea click here. Brea's the Place to be, the place to live, the place fo... 05/14/2007