**Cure Winter Blues over a Holiday Move**

*** AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH and work schedules wind down with the year drawing to a close, moving during this time period can be rather costly. While you might have time off work, movers and other types of workers may be hard to reach when festivities of the season get underway. If you decide to move during the holidays, be prepared in advance for additional costs and potential hassles with the following tips. *** ~~ Moving Companies ~~ Holiday cheer may not extend to cutting you a good deal on the cost of moving as far as a mover is concerned. Getting a mover scheduled for your moving day could also be quite tricky during the holidays since many businesses have limited hours during the season. It’s important to make a reservation well in advance if moving during the winter holidays, and be prepared to spend far more than a regular move. ~~ Follow-Up ~~ When your moving day draws near, check in with your movers a bit before the move to ensure they still have you booked on their calendars and that they are prepared with all the details they need to know. This is a good way to avoid any mix-ups, as you don’t want the movers to send a small truck when you reserved a large truck. ~~ Hire Smart ~~ Your selection of available movers may be limited during the holiday season, but try to hire a moving business that is a licensed member of the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA), a trade group for moving specialists. Check out online reviews of companies as well to see if other homeowners had any serious complaints. You don’t want your antique table destroyed by a careless mover. ~~ Consider Storage ~~ If weather conditions take a turn for the worse, then know in advance the nearest storage facility in case you have to keep items safe until the weather improves. Rental trucks often don’t have studded tires to help you out when the streets are slippery, and snowy, icy, and wet conditions are not ideal for moving your furniture into your new home.

IN ESCROW ~ MODEL PHOTOS

*** STANDARD PACIFIC **** Hi Folks ~ here are the model photos of the home I sold in Temecula right before the Thanksgiving Holiday ... Looking to Buy .... Let's getting working .... call Cj @ 909.910.2481 ****

DE-CLUTTER BEFORE YOUR MOVE!

*** Moving Is The Perfect Time to go through your belongings and sort out the items you no longer need. After all, why haul unused items to your next place only to have them take up valuable space? Here Are Ttps to help you De-Clutter your belongings before the big day. ** Expired items: Go through everything that can possibly expire — spices, condiments, medications, beauty products — and toss anything past its use-by date. ** Well-loved clothing: If it has a tear, a pull, a hole, a stain, or is just faded and old – get rid of it! ** One-time-only clothes: This includes bridesmaid dresses and even old Halloween costumes. ** Repeat offenders: Do you have 20 black tank tops? Six wine openers? You might not realize it until you line them all up, but this is the time to take stock of duplicates and narrow your supply. ** Trivial keepsakes: Many people have sentimental feelings toward greeting cards and wedding invitations. But experts recommend only storing keepsakes that really have true meaning and if it doesn’t then recycle it. ** Pens and pencils: Keep just a few and ditch any others that pop up in random drawers and storage bins as you pack. ** Unused gadgets: Think about how many times you’ve used your small appliances and gadgets (ice-cream maker, panini press, waffle iron). Once, twice, or never? Say goodbye. If you don’t use it in your current home, you probably never will in your new one, either. ** CDs: A digital music library lets you keep all the tunes you love but takes up virtually no physical space. ** Old magazines and books: Donate anything you’ve already read (along with anything that’s sat unread for ages) to a local library, nursing home, or family shelter. ** Borrowed goods: Designate a “returns” bin as you pack, and throw in anything (books, clothes, pots, pans) that should go back to friends and family. ** Items in boxes: If it’s been in a box since your last move, chances are you don’t need it and it will remain in the box at your new home. ** Things that don’t fit: Whether they don’t fit you in size, taste or style, if it no longer suits your taste, let it go. **Gifts you’ve been given but have never used: You really aren’t obligated to keep forever everything everyone has ever given you. You can appreciate the person and the sentiment of the gift without actually holding onto the gift indefinitely. **Projects you started years ago and never finished: The table you were going to refinish, the curtains you were going to sew, the bench you were going to paint and recover, and so on. If it hasn’t been high enough on your priority list to finish up before the big move it’s very unlikely to soar to the top of your list now, so scrap it now.** ~~~~ By parting with your unused items before the move, you’ll save time and costs. ~~~~~ NEED SOME SUGGESTIONS & HELP ~ CALL 909.910.2481

~~ FAMILY ~~

*** RESTING AFTER THANKSGIVING DINNER *** WE ATE TOO MUCH BUT KEPT WITH THE AMERICAN TRADITION ***

~ BAD HAIR DAY ~

)))) MAGGIE THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING & PRIOR TO HER BATH ((((

THANKSGIVING CHEER TO ALL !~!~!

)))) WISHING YOU A NORMAN ROCKWELL THANKSGIVING * ENJOY THE HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS * HAPPY THANKSGIVING ((((

NOW IN ESCROW ~ MY BUYERS ARE EXCITED

***** BRAND NEW STANDARD PACIFIC HOME ~ NOW IN ESCROW ~ TEMECULA, CA. **** This is a 2 Story; 3,280 sf; 6 Bd; 4.5 Baths; 3 car Garage *** Almost Complete *** Flooring and some final touches to finish *** My Clients are so excited and will be the owners of a new home before the end of 2014 !~!~! .... DO YOU NEED HELP??? CALL ME AT 909.910.2481 *****

RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOME

*** LISTED AT $374,999 ~ 1,463 sf/LOT= 5,308 sf ***Welcome to this adorable home in Beacon Pointe Community in Rancho Cucamonga/Alta Loma. As you walk up to the home, you will see a well maintained front yard with artificial turf and a matured planter. Entering he home beams withe an upgraded kitchen and powder room with matching granite counter tops. The first floor has tile flooring throughout making it easy to clean and maintain. The living room has vaulted ceilings with cherry wood blinds and a gas fireplace to cozy up to in the winter months. Direct access from the two car garage. The home features a low maintenance backyard with a covered patio. NEW wood laminate flooring up the stairs that continues into the upstairs hallway. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings with an exceptional view of the mountains. All three bedrooms upstairs have new carpet. The home is attached on one garage wall to the neighbor’s garage wall from one side. The outside of the home was newly painted within this past year. This community offers a NEW gated pool and Spa. This home is close to the 210 freeway and across the street from Stater Bros grocery store. Your new home is located in the highly desired Alta Loma School District and minutes away from the Pacific Electric Trail. *** NEED MORE INFORMATION ANS A VIEWING = CALL 909.910.2481 FOR CJ ***

** YOUNG OPTIMISM ALIVE & WELL **

*** Hi Folks ... See what young Buyers Think are important with the Dream of Home Ownership *** Want help = CJ at 909.910.2481

**** LOOKING AT A HOME LIKE A HOME INSPECTOR ****

~~~~ Although you should hire a qualified professional home inspector when buying a home, ... it's useful to learn the basics of home inspection yourself. Being able to see a house though an inspector's eyes allows you to get a general assessment of a home in a short amount of time, helps you know how to prepare for an inspection, and provides guidelines for giving your home an occasional checkup. Although this list isn't a substitute for a professional home inspection, here are some things to look for when assessing a house. *** Assess the outside: *** Look at the house as a whole and make sure it's not leaning and the roof is unbowed. Walk around the house, checking for large cracks in the foundation (small cracks are ok.) Look at the roof for broken, missing, or curling shingles. Check the gutters and downspouts to make sure they aren't clogged, broken or detached. Make sure the chimney looks straight and doesn't have cracks or loose bricks or mortar. Look to see if the exterior surface of the house is in good condition, checking for peeling paint, missing siding, exposed wood, or cracked stucco. Check for an acceptable clearance between the ground and siding material—there should be at least six inches. The yard should be sloped away from the house allowing for proper drainage. Look for standing water or evidence of flooding. Check for termite tunnels and other evidence of infestation. *** Check the Hardscape: *** Look at driveways, sidewalks, and steps to make sure they are properly sealed and don't present tripping hazards. Check that hand railings are securely attached. Look at decks and porches to make sure they're structurally sound and in good condition. Check wood fences and decks for rot or termite damage and make sure gates open and lock properly. Check the outdoor lights and outlets to make sure they're working. Make sure the automatic garage door functions properly and that it will stop for an obstacle. *** Start at the top of the House: *** Go into the attic, if there is one, and make sure that there is enough insulation and that it's in good shape. Look for proper venting and no water damage. Check ceilings and walls throughout the house for water marks, soft spots, or other signs of leaking. Don't forget to check around skylights for evidence of leaks. *** Check windows, doors and floors: *** Inspect windows and doors looking for gaps, improper sealing, and dry rot. Check to see that they sit square in their frames (misaligned frames can indicate a shifting foundation.) Open and close doors and windows to make sure they fit properly and don't stick. Check that locks and latches work, sliding doors slide smoothly, and that windows aren't painted shut. Look for broken windows or missing or damaged screens. Check to see that floors appear level and are in good condition without missing tiles, bowed wood or torn carpeting. *** Assess the bathrooms: *** Turn on the water and let it run for a few minutes to make sure the drains are working properly in sinks, showers and tubs. Flush toilets to see if the water pressure changes or there are unusual noises. Make sure toilet and sinks are securely fastened. Open the cabinetry under sinks, checking for water damage and making sure doors work properly. Check the condition of the grout and caulking. Turn on the fan, making sure it works and vents outside. Jill Hamilton