How many domains should anybody have?  I've been asking myself this question for sometime now.  I current have a total of 26 domains with godaddy.com.  I was only at 24 domains, but I was going through one of the Ben Kinney video's from IMSD and he mention that everyone should have their name as a domains.  He mention that people are so busy now a days that they forget to renewal the domains they have and you see a lot of them become available again. I paused the video and checked if my name was available, sure enough it was.  I had checked over six months ago and it wasn't available at that time, but today I was lucky. I registered my name as domains.  luisiniguez.com & luisiniguez.net.  Now it's time to set them up with a website.  I believe everyone should have there name registered ... 01/22/2012

The Picnik Is Over . . .  Google is killing Picnik.  The company just bought the popular online photo editing service Picnik in 2010 and plans to end the service on April 19.  It's rumored that they are building some basic Picnik photo editing features into their Google+ social network.  It's unclear as to what will change when they transition.  Picnik users can download a zip file of their creations through Picnik Takeout or copy them to Google+. The only good news out of this is that until its transition, Picnik's premium services are free, and all the premium subscribers will receive full refunds. 01/21/2012

According to those in the know, it’s the number one factor in beginning the sales process for houses as well as condominiums. It’s simple. The appeal of your home from the street is what lures people to the door and inside. All the upgrades that people do to the inside of their home won’t matter if you can’t get buyers inside. A boring facade requires some sales pitch from the agent. Curb appeal makes the agent's job easier. Here are Factors Important to Curb Appeal: • Check the condition of the roof; fix it if necessary. • Make sure windows are painted and well maintained. • Repair cracks in the sidewalk and driveway. • Fix faulty handrails. • Improve lighting for the address number or highlight your front walkway with lights. • Ensure the address number is easy to read. • Get a new do... 01/21/2012

SHORT SALE FONTANA CA | FONTANA CA SHORT SALE | SHORT SALE AGENTS FONTANA | FONTANA SHORT SALE REALTORS Each bank processes Fontana CA short sales differently so to better understand your situation and if you would be a good candidate for a Fontana short sale you need to examine the following information: 1. How many loans do you have on the Fontana CA property? 2. Who are the mortgage holder(s) for this Fontana house? 3. Have you stopped making payments, and if yes, how long ago? 4. Do you have an HOA, and if yes, are you behind on the HOA dues? If you are behind on the HOA dues, how many payments have you missed? 5. Is the home in a 55+ Fontana CA community? 6. Is the Fontana house your primary residence? If yes, do you still reside in the Fontana CA home? If no, do you have a tenant ... 01/21/2012

What does it really mean to be branded for Realtors?  I've been doing this research for sometime now and trying to decide whether it is the best thing to do to move to the next level.  As you can see on my pic here on ActivveRain, I've been told I don't look friendly enough, I for some reason intimidate people.  I really don't know why.  I did the research and came to a conclusion that I should get some new pictures and since I'm at it, I should get a new design to represent myself.  So far up to this point I have taken pictures at the local photography place in the mall and have created my own designs for my business cards.  By getting branded (sounds like getting stamped on the a!!), am I going to get new business?  Am I going to attract a new level of clients?  Am I going to feel mor... 01/18/2012

  NOT A MEMBER YET? JOIN AREAA IE TODAY! Did you remember to renew your AREAA IE membership for 2012? Renew now and start enjoying AREAA IE members' only benefits!   AREAA IE WISHES YOU A PROSPEROUS 2012!!! Come and join us for a breakfast and learn event. How to Expand Your Business by Working Smart in 2012 (3 DRE Credits)   Admission is FREE to AREAA IE members and CVAR members.   Non-members welcome!  Admission is only $10 for non-members paid at the door. DATE: Tuesday, 1/24/2012 TIME: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: CVAR (504 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740) LIMITED SEATING!  REGISTER TODAY! Download PDF Flyer! 01/15/2012

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The California Department of Real Estate would be eliminated and its functions transferred to the state Consumer Affairs Department under Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2012-13 budget proposal unveiled.   However, because the agency gets its revenue entirely from fees instead of taxes, the plan isn’t expected to gut the department or eliminate its enforcement and fraud prevention activities.   The consolidation is one of dozens of changes Brown is proposing as part of his plan to streamline state government and cut spending.   Other proposed changes affecting housing:   Eliminating the Office of Real Estate Appraisers and moving its functions to Consumer Affairs. Moving the functions of the California Housing Finance Agency into the Department of Housing and Community Development. Merging the Depa... 01/15/2012

The traditional setting is people show up, you talk to them by giving them information about the house.  You ask them question to get the flow of a good conversation going.  You ask questions and you provide them information.  During this time you ask them to sign-in for future information and follow ups.  It is courtesy for people to sign-in and give there information in order to receive information later on.  What do you do if people refuse to sign-in?  What do you do if people refuse to talk to you?  All they do is walk in and run through the house and leave.  They don't answer any questions, they don't even bother saying hi. Back some time ago I listen to some CD's of "Mike Ferry" and I remember his comments about open houses.  If people walk in to waste time, don't let them.  Show ... 01/15/2012

I have had a Honey To Do List for some time now.  When does it ever end.  I have had a list that gets items crossed off on a regular basis, but when I look at it, nothing has really changed on it.  The list is still as long as it ever was.  What could we do get this complete once and for all.  The truth is it will "never end".   When I'm out with buyers showing them houses, they always say they can fix this and that.  I look at them and ask them if they know anything about home construction, plumbing and electrical.  They usually say no and then I ask them to make sure they look at a house wit h the potential it might have, but to also consider the rehab cost. Not everything is as easy as it looks on TV.  I have personally rehabbed a lot of houses in my time with flips.  Some things are... 01/15/2012

My challenge on how a bad experienced turned into a good one with the support of Facebook Team. When I first got onto Facebook, I had plans on having only one profile.  One should be enough to create a social media network for my business.  I can use the same one for personal and business.  At least that's what I thought.  I didn't know any better.  I registered a username that reflected my business and I was on my way. When I started to become more active on ActiveRain, I realized quickly that my original setup on Facebook was incorrect.  I read blogs after blogs identifying the proper way to have your Facebook setup.  The proper way is to have a business page.  I researched this over and over to verify it was the correct thing to do. I was undecided for sometime on what to do.  I want... 01/14/2012

Here's some important news about interest rates that you really need to see: As directed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the mortgage agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are required to increase the guarantee fee charged for all new mortgages financed on or after April 1, 2012. What does this mean? Rates on all agency loans (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) will start to reflect the extra cost in higher interest rates as soon as February 1st. So if you’ve been waiting on lower rates, now is a great time to “get off the fence.” Waiting could cost you dearly! 01/11/2012

Over the weekend I was showing a house to young couple.  We had to wait over a week to get into the house, the tenants currently living there were not so cooperative with the owners.  I got a call from the listing agent and we scheduled a time for Saturday morning at 9:30am.  My clients were eager to see the inside as the outside of the house was/is great.  I arrived a couple of minutes early and as I was waiting for everyone I got a call from the listing agent letting me know that they weren't going to show up, but that the tenant had agreed to let us in to view the house. As my clients arrived, I informed them that the owner and listing agent were not going to show, but I did advise them that the tenants were not so friendly and I really didn't know what or how it would like inside. W... 01/11/2012

  Healthy Fontana Nights- Fast Food and Portion Sizes; Yoga   Tuesday, January 10th Healthy Fontana will be offering nutrition and physical activity classes every month through the Healthy Fontana Nights program to get your family active, motivated, and healthy. The whole family is welcome! Join us for a chance to win prizes and a night of family fun. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: View Facility Cypress Neighborhood Center Address: 8380 Cypress AvenueFontana, CA 92335 Contact: (909) 350-6542 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (909) 350-6542      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: Email Cost: FREE 01/09/2012

Fontana Art Depot Gallery- Artist Showcase Shira Seny Monday, January 9th - Friday, February 24th Visit the Art Depot Gallery to view the Winter Artist Showcase featuring the works of Shira Seny. Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Time Details: The Art Depot Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: View Facility Art Depot Gallery Address: 16822 Spring StFontana, CA 92335 Contact: 909.349.6975 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              909.349.6975      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Cost: Free 01/09/2012

    Two Locations Available NAHREP Inland Empire Members are Free Non-member fee $20   January 10, 2012 8:30 am Registration Event from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 12505 Cultural Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 January 11, 2012 9:30 am Registration Event from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm UC Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Center 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211 Click here for online registration R.S.V.P.   Chase Commercial / Introduction Speaker – (Senior Lending Manager // Lending Manager) Chase Highlights Chase Exclusive Product Features Homeownership Preservation Speaker – (CHOC Center) Default and foreclosure prevention efforts CHOC outreach events Short Sale Process Speaker – (Community Advocacy) Homeownership Preservation Office Home Affordab... 01/08/2012

Facebook is the biggest social network on the planet--more than 800 million active users. So you really can't ignore it in your online marketing strategy. Here are some tips to take your Facebook effort to the next level. 1. Don't stray from your topic. When people "Like" you on Facebook, they expect subsequent posts to relate to you and your industry. Here's how to keep the ideas coming: Think why you visit a page--you're looking for tips, an answer to a question or information you don't see elsewhere Tie a current event to your business Ask your audience to post pictures, stories or questions about your industry to your wall Repost the best content back out as an update Share a humorous YouTube video that connects to your industry 2. Drive traffic to your website. Don't bury your web ... 01/05/2012

Fontana Heritage Neighborhood Center       In the Northwest corner of Fontana, nestled between Baseline Avenue and South Heritage Circle sits the Heritage Neighborhood Center. This local community center offers services for all of Fontana's residents, from children and teens to parents and senior citizens. “The Heritage Neighborhood Center provides an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone,” says Damien Terrones, Community Coordinator for the Heritage Center. “We try to help make Fontana a better community by offering quality classes and programs at affordable prices for residents of all ages.”     About the Center Contact Ph: (909) 349-6968 7350 W. Liberty Pkwy. Fontana, CA  92336 View Map Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm The Heritage Neighborhood Center i... 01/05/2012

Buying a house from a bank doesn’t work like buying a house from a private party. But if you know the differences, a bank owned property can be an excellent opportunity. The following information and FAQ will help you understand what is involved in buying a bank owned home. Short Sales vs. REO REO stands for Real Estate owned, and is another way to refer to a bank owned property. This is property that the bank has taken back through foreclosure. Sometimes a seller who is behind in his payments will attempt to sell his house before it goes into foreclosure. To do this, you must negotiate with the bank to accept less than what is owed on the property, and this is known as a short sale. The information here describes purchasing an REO, not a short sale, which is altogether different. Exemp... 01/01/2012

  Went to lunch today to Shakeys in Fontana on Slover and Jurupa. I was talking with some potential clients, they wanted to know what is going on in my area. Here is December's market report for the City of Fontana, zip code 92337.  December recap for Fontana 92337  Total home sales: 198 Active/New home: 117 Foreclosure/Bank owned: 389 Average price per square ft: $122.00  Median sold price: $ 190,000  Average list price: $ 201,966  Fontana, 92337 Summary In the month of December the median sales price for homes in ZIP code 92337 in Fontana from Sep 11 to Dec 11 was $190,000 based on 198 sales. Comparing to the same period one year ago, the median sales price decreased 5%. The number of sales decreased 17.5%. Average price per square foot for homes in Fontana 92337 was $122,  decreasing... 12/29/2011