Burbank Wire Community Newsletter February 17, 2010 Monthly Calendar, click here There is something in Burbank Wire for everyone.  Please do a friend a favor and forward this email to at least one other person who may benefit from either listing an event or attending one of our community events. "Seven by 7" Artist Co-op 7 exhibition at the Creative Arts Center John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Association,  Brendan Jennings, Director proudly presentsPOP SHOW 31 : Right Now!   BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORYTIME at Barnes & Noble,  Burbank's Town Center Kiwanis For Fun Aktion Club Annual Bowl-A-Thon Native American Women in Film Guests are invited to L.A. CINEMA CLUB's VIDEO WORKSHOP READ ACROSS AMERICA STORYTIME Barnes & Noble at Burbank's Town Center John Burroughs High School "Annual ... 02/17/2010

Often billed as the "Media Capital of the World," Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California.  Burbank could be said to be two distinct places with areas located in the flatlands that lie at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley, and the downtown area, civic center and other neighborhoods lying on the slopes of the Verdugo Mountain Foothills. It is only 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, so this would be a superlative place to look for Burbank, CA, affordable homes.  Its predominantly middle class community is the home to many employees of the motion picture and television industry located nearby, and more people work in Burbank every day than actually live there.  If you work in Los Angeles, a Metrolink commuter rail connects Burbank to LA, serving commuters during regul... 02/16/2010

BURBANK CA Short Sales, Short Sales in Burbank CA by Lupe Soto Burbank Short Sale Realtor specializing in representing Short Sale Buyers in Burbank CA & nearby areas of San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County (Hablo Espanol)   BURBANK SHORT SALE PROCESS & HOW IT WORKS!   BURBANK CA SHORT SALES "DO" CLOSE with Lupe Soto Short Sale Negotiator SELLER PAYS NO COMMISSION - SELLER LENDER WILL PAY ALL CLOSING COSTS Call Lupe for more information (818)276-6882     BURBANK CA neighborhoods:  Burbank North EstatesBurbank Hills Estates & Hallston & Highridge EstatesBurbank Starlight HillsBurbank Magnolia ParkBurbank Media DistrictBurbank Equestrian AreaBurbank EastBurbank WestBurbank Homes For Sale By School My job will be to search the market for a property that fits your wants and needs in a p... 02/12/2010

There are a lot of homes in Short Sale in Burbank, CA, more than Foreclosed Homes, our inventory is short and there are plenty of buyers competing for the same homes, condos and townhomes with mulitple offers, some of them 10-40K above the asking price. They are pushing the sales price up, First Time home buyers are out of luck most of the time with this fierce competition. Plenty of Investors are purchasing homes in Cash, never seen in my sixteen years in real estate so much money in cash moving the real estate market.  I've been noticing that Preforeclosures are Increasing day by day. Here you're going to be able to look at some of them.                                       BURBANK PREFORECLOSURES   http://www.stoppayingrentinla.com   Burbank homes in preforeclosure, Burbank condos i... 02/06/2010

Affordable Burbank Bank Owned & REO's Real Estate Owned Homes for sale, condos for sale, townhouses for sale by Burbank Realtor, REO & Bank Owned Buyer's Agent representing first time buyers and savvy investors with UNDERVALUED opportunities in the Burbank Real Estate market. HOUSES & CONDOS OF THE WEEK 2/1/10CONTACT LUPE FOR SHOWING(818)968-3718email:  Lupe@HomesWithLupe.com LIST OF BURBANK BANK OWNED PROPERTIES & REO, click hereas viewed by Lupe Soto, Burbank Realtor  BURBANK NEIGHBORHOODSBurbank North EstatesBurbank Hills Estates & Hallstoon & Highridge EstatesBurbank Starlight HillsBurbank Magnolia ParkBurbank Media DistrictBurbank Equestrian Ranch AreaBurbank EastBurbank WestBurbank Homes For Sale By SchoolCONTACT LUPE FOR MORE INFORMATION, click here or call (818)968-3718or email:... 02/01/2010

Burbank, California has turned out to be a much preferred location for residential properties due to its vicinity to major cities like Los Angeles and Hollywood. The residents here love the serene atmosphere as well as the amenities of big city life which the community offers. It is a perfect place for raising family with its friendly atmosphere and excellent educational facilities. You can find all types and styles of residential homes here. However, one of the most popular properties here are the two bedroom houses for sale. You can check out two-bedroom homes for sale in Burbank, CA at your leasure. They are in abundance here and also available in various shapes and styles. They are perfect for first time buyers and small families. Moreover they can be easily sold off too as they are... 02/01/2010

Burbank Short Sales Do Close - Short Sales in Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Palmdale Lancaster & Antelope Valley DO CLOSE, Lupe Soto, Burbank Short Sale Negotiator assisting homeowners, buyers with the short sale process and negotiation, No cost to Sellers or Buyers, let me explain you how it works. (HABLO ESPANOL) Call for faster service (818)968-3718 or email: Lupe@HomesWithLupe.com  NEED MORE INFO OR HAVE A QUESTION?, click here to Contact LupeI guarantee to answer every email personally and asap EASY HOME SEARCH - SHORT SALE LISTINGSJust enter your zip code or city of choice & price range and press SEARCH, anytime 24/7 then call or email to schedule showing BUSQUE casa facilmente solo cambia la ciudad y el precio promedio que desea y haga click en SEARCH, luego llame a Lupe para una... 01/29/2010

Are you looking to own a property in a vibrant suburb of Los Angeles? If so then have a look at the Burbank CA view real estate. Located just 12 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles is the lovely city of Burbank that offers excellent facilities along with a great living. Burbank is mainly an upper-middle class community and there are many people from the media who are a part of this city and you can find a number of studios in there. Some of the places worth visiting in Burbank include Colony Theater, Starlight Bowl, the DeBell Golf Course and many more. Shopping is a great experience in the city with some excellent shops at the Burbank Town Center, Burbank Empire Center and Downtown Burbank. Investing in Burbank will keep you close to a number of things and you will gradually get to kno... 01/27/2010

Burbank Bank Owned Homes Instantly view bank owned homes for sale in Burbank, CA including REO, foreclosure and lender owned homes.  This list is updated daily so be sure to bookmark this page.    [This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them.] If you cannot see the Burbank bank owned properties above, click this link: Burbank Bank Owned Homes for Sale 01/20/2010

Stough Canyon Nature Center Literally nestled in the Verdugo Mountains, the Stough Canyon Nature Center is located at the top of Walnut Ave (2300 Walnut Ave, Burbank CA 91501).  The Nature Center has interpretive and educational displays that inform visitors of the native plants and animals in our local habitat.  There are both permanent and temporary exhibits with information on geology, insects, environmental conservation, Native American history, and astronomy.  The Nature Center is the focal point for many individuals and groups utilizing our local trails and nature programs. Stough Canyon Trails - Hiking & Mounting Biking - Dogs allowed Beginning at the top of Walnut Avenue, near the Nature Center, the fire road ledas to the Verdugo Mountainway Trail.  The Verdugo Mountainway is an... 01/17/2010

You can now view all available Burbank CA homes and condos for sale.  This information is filtered from the local Burbank CA & San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  The information is updated daily and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Please contact Lupe for more detailed information or to schedule a showing. You can view homes and condos for sale by ZIP CODE, : for sale, foreclosure, short sale, new home, by PROPERTY TYPE: single family, condo, townhouse, multifamily, commercial, land, manufactured, coop, etc. Burbank, CA by zip codes:  91501, 91502, 91504, 91505, 91506. For Equestrian properties use zip code 91506 & keyword "horses" or "equestrian" & adjust price range up to $900K or higher, for "Magnolia Park" use zip code 91506 & 91505 & keywor... 01/16/2010

If you are looking for a Burbank Notary, please call Notary in LA at 1-888-810-4054.  Notary in LA specializes in providing professional notary services for Burbank, Toluca Lake, Studio City, and all surrounding areas including Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood, and West Hollywood. Finding a responsive and responsible mobile notary is difficult.  You also want a notary who is also a certified loan signing agent.  This helps ensure that your loan documents are handled professionally. Burbank traveling notaries are unique because they can meet you anywhere. Attorney's office, doctors office, nursing home, at the local coffee shop, etc...   Call Notary in LA, Notary Public & Certified Loan Signing AgentIn Burbank, CA 1-888-810-4054 01/14/2010

Real Estate Market Report         Burbank, CA                      December, 2009 The Market Activity Index increased due to more properties closing escrow and fewer new listings coming on the market.     The Federal Income Tax Credit of $8,000 was to expire on November 30th which may have affected buyer decisions.     Interest rates are poised to increase in the spring, so if you are thinking by buying now is the time. The new Federal Tax Credit for buyers requires escrow to open by April 30th and close by June 30th.    Market Activity Index - 0.73- up 12 points. The market index is 0.73 increasing from 0.61 last month, compared to 0.33 a year ago.   New Listings -38 new listings, compared to 56 last month and 53 in 2008.    Pending Listings - 38 listings opened escrow, compared to 62 ... 01/11/2010

Real Estate Market Report         Burbank, CA                      November, 2009 The Market Activity Index declined primarily due to two factors, a decline in new listings and a decline in closed sales.  The Federal Income Tax Credit of $8,000 was to expire on November 30th, so it may be that affected buyers decisions.  Either way, the index has declined to May '09 levels, reflecting the general economic conditions.  Interest rates are poised to increase in the spring, so if you are thinking by buying now is the time. The new Federal Tax Credit for buyers requires escrow to open by April 30th and close by June 30th. Market Activity Index -0.61 - down 4 points. The market index is 0.61 decreasing from 0.65 last month, compared to 0.26 a year ago.   New Listings -56 new listings, compare... 12/28/2009

Here are the Burbank home sales for September, October and November. If you look at the chart below, you’ll notice a few things. First, the number of new listings, while showing a brief spike in October is down. Average days on market is trending higher and the number that went under contract, or pending increased, most likely to all those buyers that were trying to get in before the initial November 30th deadline for the home buyer credit. Average list price is down and the percentage of sales price over list shows that homes are selling for very close to the listed price. This tells us that properties, for the most part, are being priced well and we’re not seeing huge discounts over the list price. Average sales prices are down from September levels, and seem to be adjusting back to t... 12/10/2009

Real Estate Market Report          Burbank, CA                     October, 2009 The Market Activity Index declined due to a jump in new inventory, namely two condo projects.  Contrary to Glendale, the developers in Burbank are by and large opting to sell their new projects, while in Glendale they are opting to lease them.  This is a great time to buy, with the extension of the income tax credit and the favorable interest rates, which are predicted to increase in the spring when the stimulus funds are exhausted.    Market Activity Index -0.65 - down 16 points. The market index is 0.65 decreasing 16 points from 0.81 last month, compared to 0.44 a year ago.   New Listings -80 new listings, compared to 53 last month and 79 in 2008.    Pending Listings - 53 listings opened escrow, compared ... 11/19/2009

 "HOLIDAY IN THE PARK" PROGRESSIVE PARTY AND DISTRICT-WIDE OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M FREE  Magnolia Park Holiday Newsletter Magnolia Passport 2009 Magnolia Park Partnership is pleased to present Holiday in the Park, a district-wide open house party that meanders from store-to-store and covers 16-blocks on Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista and Pass Avenue and on Hollywood Way between Chandler and Clark in Burbank . It's a seasonal celebration that includes more than 100 shops and restaurants, attracts thousands of revelers and happens Friday, November 20 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Holiday in the Park is free and open to the public. Now in its 20th year, this neighborhood classic is a feast for the senses with scores of in-store events, free gifts, ta... 11/17/2009

Escrow is a process that evolved to ensure protection for all parties to a real estate transaction.  A "neutral third party" or "stakeholder" was nominated to hold the funds until the purchaser received appropriate assurance that the property had been transferred.  An escrow may also be created for other purchases, although it is most commonly used during the transfer of real estate.  Today the escrow is overseen by an escrow officer employed by an independent escrow company or title company.  All parties are protected because the escrow holder will retain funds and document until all of the instructions are fulled. An escrow is created when money and/or documents are deposited with the escrow officer.  The escrow Officer's authority is strictly governed by written instructions, mutuall... 11/16/2009

We are in a recession, wait I think they are saying we are out. Doesn't really matter on an individual basis because you can choose to participate in a recession or adapt and go about living your life. I choose to adapt. I don't have the luxury of going to a car wash and waiting for my car to be washed anymore. I have found an alternative that not only saves me money but time and I get a little bit of exercise. I know DIY (Do It Yourself) isn't a new concept in real estate but it was a forgotten concept when it comes to our cars. I just want to share this option with our local community because I have found it very beneficial. Zeavy Car Wash is a do it yourself car wash located at 520 S. Victory Blvd in Burbank between Verdugo and Alameda. This is one of those car washes we used to refe... 11/16/2009

It's coming.  Like it or not, the holiday season is here.  We've made it through Halloween, on its heels is Thanksgiving and then with a blink of the eye , we have Hanukkah and Christmas.  It always seems that we pack about 3 or 4 months of effort and activities into about 2 months.  We have a solution.  Hire someone to help with your holiday decorating!  Announcing--Holiday Design by Marla-- We will work with you to design the perfect holiday decoration plan for your business or home.  We focus on interior Christmas trees but we can add wreaths, garlands, centerpieces or other decor that will enhance the festive holiday atmosphere of your space.  All of are trees are custom and unique.  You will not find the same tree anywhere else.  These are some of the trees we have done:  •¨      S... 11/08/2009