January 2008 Archives
Greetings -
It was a cold 39 degrees at
The answer is a resounding yes! If you are on the fence right now and have given serious thought to a second home investment in beautiful
- You most likely are doing this for the family as a lifestyle investment
- Today's interest rates are at a 40 year low
- This is a buyer's market - you have the advantage negotiating price, and property selection all without bidding situations
- A national real estate market is as rare as national weather - The 6:00 News has no interest in explaining the 40-50 pocket markets throughout the country that have proven to be more resilient to market fluctuations
- As impossible as it is to pick the valleys and peaks of any real estate market - to identify an entire cycle as a buyer or seller's market when investing in real estate is doable, and has proven to be the most prudent investment in American history.
- As a lifestyle investment, you may consider your time to be your most valuable asset.
Call us today to schedule a private showing. We will value your time as much as ours with a well thought out personal target tour representing your buying criteria and price range. Call and schedule today!
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
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Greetings -
Blue skies and fresh snow, a welcomed sight after two weeks of weather. The roads are a little icy but should thaw out mid afternoon. This weekend should be a beautiful time to visit and with the real estate inventory as impressive as it is, a great time to see the latest hot buys. Note the Yahoo forecast below, and make sure to contact us with all your real estate needs.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Sunny. High near 45F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low around 25F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 39F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tomorrow night: A mostly clear sky. Low 22F. Winds light and variable.
- Thursday: Sunshine. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Friday: Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
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Good Morning -
Mother Nature is on a mission to fill
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Windy. Snow this morning will give way to some showers of rain and wet snow this afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precip 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 22F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tomorrow: Mostly sunny skies. High 39F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow night: Clear. Low 24F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the low 20s.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Good Afternoon -
From beautiful
We've getting a great response from our on-line MLS search - the first public listing search for
Detailed Local Forecast
- Tonight: Windy...cloudy with rain and snow. Thunder possible. Low 32F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.
- Tomorrow: Windy with rain and snow showers. Cold. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 60%.
- Tomorrow night: A few clouds. Low 22F. SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph, diminishing to less than 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 38F. Winds light and variable.
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 20s.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
Have a Great Week -
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Greetings -
A picture perfect day in beautiful
after a week of rain and snow. The crew in the
parking lot and dumps the load of snow into the lake.
We're off to a great start this winter with hopes
of an above average rainfall year. Have a
pleasant weekend.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
Greetings -
We had another foot of snow last night and more to come! A full lake and a healthy forest may be the single most important factor in the success of our local economy and real estate market. Let it snow! Forecast below from Yahoo Weather.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Mostly cloudy early followed by a mixture of light rain and snow this afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds SSE at
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 26F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow: Mostly sunny early. Becoming mostly cloudy with showers developing later in the day. High 42F. Winds SE at
- Tomorrow night: Rain likely. Low 33F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday: Cloudy with rain. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Monday: Mix of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Tuesday: Sunshine. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Good Morning -
It's a gray & cloudy Thursday morning after a good 12 inches of snow last night. The snow plows have been out early trying to get ahead of several storms to come. The forecast below comes to us from Yahoo Weather.
This week's new listing tour has been rescheduled to next week. As of yesterday, you now have access to our MLS listings on-line. The search is available 24/7 at- www.LakeArrowheadHomeSearch.com updated daily with over 770 mountain listings.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Scattered snow showers in the morning will give way to a mixture of rain and snow for the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 70%. A slushy accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
- Tonight: Cloudy with rain and snow. Low 34F. Winds SSE at
- Tomorrow: Variable clouds with some rain or snow showers expected. High 39F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 50%.
- Tomorrow night: Cloudy with rain and snow diminishing in the evening. Clear late. Low 28F. Winds E at
- Saturday: Mix of rain and snow. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
- Sunday: Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the low 30s.
- Monday: Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Good Morning -
It's a gray & cloudy Thursday morning after a good 12 inches of snow last night. The snow plows have been out early trying to get ahead of several storms to come. The forecast below comes to us from Yahoo Weather.
This week's new listing tour has been rescheduled to next week. As of yesterday, you now have access to our MLS listings on-line. The search is available 24/7 at- www.LakeArrowheadHomeSearch.com updated daily with over 770 mountain listings.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Scattered snow showers in the morning will give way to a mixture of rain and snow for the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 70%. A slushy accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
- Tonight: Cloudy with rain and snow. Low 34F. Winds SSE at
- Tomorrow: Variable clouds with some rain or snow showers expected. High 39F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 50%.
- Tomorrow night: Cloudy with rain and snow diminishing in the evening. Clear late. Low 28F. Winds E at
- Saturday: Mix of rain and snow. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
- Sunday: Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the low 30s.
- Monday: Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Paul Pastore's Top 10 Reasons It's a Great Time To Buy:
1. Selection, selection, selection.
Regardless of price range, there are plenty of houses from which to choose. There's a great selection of attached homes, condos and townhouses. You can find large lots, small lots, and a lot that will accommodate your boat or RV. You have many options. When resale inventories are low, buyers are forced to make compromises. Not today.
2. No bidding wars.
In 2005, we knew one family who made offers on 10 homes. They lost the first nine to the feeding frenzy that existed in the market - other buyers bid the properties up substantially from the original listing prices. There were even escalation clauses where buyers authorized their agents to outbid other offers by thousands of dollars. There's no competitive bidding in the buyer's market of today.
3. You can make an offer.
A few years ago when you made an offer, the only question was how high above the list price you should reach in hopes of being the best offer on the table. Today the sell price vs. list price ratio is about 96 percent. Sellers won't be insulted if you "make them an offer they can't refuse."
4. Patience is tolerated.
In the hot seller's market, everything was rushed. You had to find a house before other buyers did, then hurry up and make the offer. Today, buyers can take their time. They can look at several homes and think about their decision for a while.
5. Due diligence is welcomed.
In this market, a buyer is encouraged to obtain a home inspection, termite inspection and appraisal. In 2005, many buyers waived these contingencies in order to gain an advantage.
6. Plenty of specs.
Buyers sometimes had to play games if they wanted a newly built home. There were lotteries and waiting lists. Some buyers even slept in their cars in order to get to the head of the line.
7. Repair requests are accepted.
After buyers complete a home inspection, they're allowed to submit a repair request to the sellers. But in the past, sellers often insisted the home be sold as-is. Many times, there were back-up buyers waiting for the primary buyers to upset the sellers, whose home was increasing in value almost daily.
8. Few, if any investors.
It's estimated that one third of all sales in 2005 were to investors. These buyers caused the market to inflate and affordability to decline. Mortgage fraud became commonplace. It's a great time to buy without having to compete with hundreds of prospective landlords.
9. Location, location, location.
Today's buyers can find homes closer to work. In this market, reasonably priced homes are within biking or walking distance to schools, rapid transit lines and relatives.
10. Real financing is available.
The "wink, wink" zero-down, no-doc, adjustable, sub-prime loans are gone. Fixed rates are back. FHA financing, first-time homeowner bond programs, and special loans for teachers or police officers are back in business. The bottom line: It's a great time to buy real estate!
Copyright © 2008 RE/MAX International Inc. 1/22/08
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Greetings -
Good morning on this cold & foggy Monday with an inch of snow on the ground already. We are looking forward to a wet week of rain and snow. The forecast for the week comes to us from Yahoo Weather. Have a great week!
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Cloudy with rain and snow showers. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds SSW at
- Tonight: Flurries and a few snow showers throughout the night. Low 24F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 30%.
- Tomorrow: Rain and snow in the morning becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 41F. Winds light and variable. Chance of precip 30%.
- Tomorrow night: A few clouds. Low near 25F. Winds light and variable.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Thursday: Snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Friday: Snow showers. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 337 - 4040
Is Your Home Ready for winter?
By Mary-Justine Lanyon - Mountain News
It may seem a little late to ask the question. After all, winter started back on Dec. 22. However, with cold weather in the mountains stretching into March or April (and sometimes even later), there are steps we can all take to make our homes safer and more comfortable during the cold weather.
WATER
Marc Lippert, customer service supervisor for Lake Arrowhead Community Services District, said LACSD has already had 60 to 70 calls for frozen or broken pipes.
One of the biggest problems, Lippert said, is some homeowners still have their irrigation systems fully charged in January. "They're supposed to be shut off by Dec. 1, but some of these homeowners haven't done a very good job," he said.
CLAWA (Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency) has only had a couple of calls. Both water districts hope this January does not become a repeat of January 2006, when LACSD alone had 400 to 500 calls for frozen or broken pipes.
"Our crews were on call 24 hours a day," Lippert said.
Both districts have winterizing tips for customers on their websites (www.lakearrowheadcsd.com and www.clawa.org). Both urge customers to disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses. Any pipes in unheated areas--a garage, buildup area or attic--should be insulated. Pipe wrapping materials are available at hardware stores.
Cracks around doors, windows and air vents can let winter winds in, possibly leading to frozen pipes. These cracks need to be sealed off, but don't plug air vents your furnace or water heater need for proper ventilation.
Every person in your family should know where the master shutoff valve is. Should there be a leak, you'll want to turn off this valve. And if you leave your property in the winter--even just for a couple of days--turn the water off.
After turning off the shutoff valve, you'll want to open and drain all your household and irrigation lines. Any trapped water can freeze, causing pipes to expand and break. After draining the lines, be sure to close them.
If you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time, call your water agency to have them turn off the agency meter. After it is shut off, you will have to open your indoor faucets and let the water drain out of the pipes.
What if you wake up and find out your pipes have frozen? First of all, make sure you have your plumber's phone number handy. Most importantly, do not try to thaw the pipe with a torch with an open flame. This could cause the pipe to burst and could lead to a house fire.
LACSD suggests using a hair dryer on a low heat setting. Be sure to wave the hair dryer back and forth along the pipe; don't concentrate on one spot. Wrapping the frozen section with towels and pouring hot water over them will work, but it's messy.
The pipe may already be broken; it's not leaking because the water is frozen. Once it thaws, the water will rush out. Be ready to use your shutoff valve.
FIREPLACES AND
CHIMNEYS
If you haven't already had your chimney inspected--and cleaned if necessary--it's not too late to do so. With months left in our heating season, mountain residents should make sure their fireplaces and woodstoves are safe to use.
Chief Michael Sherman of the Crest Forest Fire Department said it seems to him there have been more chimney fires so far this year than in the same time period last year.
The problem is a buildup of creosote, caused by burning wood in your stove or fireplace. "The more you burn, the slower you burn, the greener you burn, the more the creosote builds up," Chief Sherman noted.
Nolan Calkins of Sweep's Luck Chimney Service said if people burn pine, which has more sap than harder woods, their chimneys may need to be inspected and cleaned more often--up to three times a year. But for most people, they recommend a yearly inspection. "If it doesn't need to be cleaned, we don't charge for the inspection," he said.
"Some people think if they have their chimney cleaned in the summer, they're all set," Calkins added. "But if they start burning in September, they may need another cleaning. Our rule of thumb is the fireplace needs to be inspected after you've burned about two cords of wood."
People who have fires going 24 hours a day, seven days a week can burn four or five cords over the course of the winter.
Another problem customers have been reporting is having their chimney caps blow off in our recent high winds. Calkins suggests going out and taking a look to be sure if it's in place. "If you can't see it, call us," he said. "We'll come check it for you."
Jason Woodruff of Sooty's Chimney Service expressed concern about people not taking care of their fireplaces. "The numbers seem to be down," he said, "and we don't know why.
"We like to remind people they're bringing a fire into a wood-framed home. There are multiple hazards from a fireplace--cracks and holes that can cause structure fires," Woodruff added.
As fire-certified inspectors, Sooty's does charge for their inspection.
Chief Sherman has some other recommendations for residents who either enjoy using their fireplaces or rely on them as their source of heat.
"Don't use your fireplace when it's very dry with extreme wind," he suggested. But for people who have to use their fireplaces for heat, he urges them to check their chimney screen (or cap) to make sure embers won't fly out.
"We went out on a roof fire just when it started to get cold," Chief Sherman said. "The wind had blown embers onto the shake roof."
Residents should also make sure there are no pine needles or debris on their roofs.
The chief also cautions residents not to burn trash or garbage, which gets hot very fast and can start a creosote fire. "Make sure there are no combustibles near your stove, keep children away from the fire and don't go to bed with a big fire burning."
Finally, the chief said to be sure your smoke detectors are working. "You want to make sure you get advance notice should a fire occur," he said.
FLOODS
Winter in the mountains means rain, snow and possible flooding. Homeowners need to be prepared to protect their homes from unwanted water.
Sand and sandbags are available from the local fire stations. The
OTHER THINGS TO CHECK
Mountain residents know power outages are more common than not during the winter. Between high winds and heavy snow loads, power lines sag and fall from time to time.
If you are one of the many who have a standby generator, take a moment to test it out--before you need it. And nothing seems darker than a house the moment the lights go out. Be prepared with flashlights in every room. And be sure there are fresh batteries in them--otherwise they won't do you much good.
Assistant Editor Cat Robertson contributed to this story. Mountain News.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 28F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tomorrow: A mix of light rain and snow later in the day. Cold. High around 35F. Winds SSW at
- Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Low 24F. Winds light and variable.
- Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for later in the day. High 38F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Thursday: Snow showers possible. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
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Greetings -
Each Thursday, all the new property listings are introduced to our mountain market. If you would like to be kept informed each Thursday by e-mail - Simply enter your e-mail address in the box at the bottom of the home page, and click "GO".
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Sunny and windy. High 46F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph.
- Tonight: Clear and windy. Low around 25F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Tomorrow: Sunny and windy. High 48F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Tomorrow night: A mostly clear sky. Low 26F. Winds light and variable.
- Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Monday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Tuesday: Chance of a few snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max
(909) 800 - 4343
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Greetings!
We have an impressive second home and full-time Lake Arrowhead real estate inventory available today in all price ranges. Let us know of your specific real estate needs and we will organize a "Target Tour" matching you buying criteria and target price range. Call today, as we hope to be of service.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Tonight: Windy with clear skies. Low 24F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Tomorrow: Sunny with gusty winds. High 46F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Tomorrow night: Windy with clear skies. Low near 25F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Saturday: Sunny with gusty winds. High 48F. Winds NNE at 15 to 25 mph. Stronger winds in and below canyons and passes.
- Sunday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Monday: A few snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Good Morning -
It's a picture perfect day here in beautiful
We have an impressive second home and full-time home inventory available today in all price ranges. Let us know of your specific real estate needs and we will organize a "Target Tour" matching you buying criteria and target price range. Call today, as we hope to be of service.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Plenty of sunshine. High 51F. Winds light and variable.
- Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 29F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
- Tomorrow: Sunny with gusty winds. High 42F. Winds NE at 15 to 25 mph.
- Tomorrow night: Clear skies. Low 24F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.
- Thursday: Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Friday: Sunshine. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
- Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 20s.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
Re/Max Lake Arrowhead
(909) 800 - 4343
Logging The Mountains of
In June of 1851, a caravan of 500 Mormons set off from Salt Lake City crossed Cajon Pass and proceeded to set up a small settlement called San Bernardino. The real supply of lumber for this new town was going to have to come from the
In 1881, the Arrowhead Reservoir Company took over the old
In 1891, Gus Knight and John Metcalf built the
In December of 1890, the Arrowhead Reservoir Company was formed. It was capitalized with $1,000,000 and plans to create a mammoth irrigation project on the western part of the
In 1921, the Arrowhead Lake Company, a
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The first big winter storm of the 2007-2008 season brought plenty of snow--up to nearly a foot--but very few real problems.
"Not a lot of problems were caused by the storm. It was pretty uneventful," said Crest Forest Fire Chief Michael Sherman. "The rain was heavy; therefore, we had a lot of runoff. For all the rain we had, we didn't have nearly as many problems as we thought we would.
"A lot of people used sandbags and took proactive steps to prevent flooding. We had a tree through the roof of a house and a lot of calls about smoke in the houses from the flues in fireplaces. Most problems were caused by the wind," the chief added.
There were no major car accidents due to the storm in Crest Forest Fire's district. "The accidents I heard about were pretty minor," reported Chief Sherman. "We were pretty slow in our district. On Saturday night from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. we had a ton of calls--mostly smoke in residences caused by the flues in their chimneys. We had some electrical calls and we couldn't find anything except maybe a tree on the line.
"Everything was handled appropriately," continued Chief Sherman. "I was expecting to have more problems with as much rain and snow as we had. On Saturday morning, my wife and I looked at the Weather Channel and it said there was a wind advisory in effect in the mountains and a flood watch in place for the mountains, too. It said we would have mudslides, floods, heavy wind, rain and snow. It should have said, 'There will be no tsunamis or tornadoes, but everything else is possible.'
"Things have been pretty slow and we like it that way. We mostly chased chimney burnouts and smoke. There was one structure fire, but it was confined to one room."
Chief Bill Smith of the Running Springs Fire Department concurred. "We had a few calls for flooding," he said. "And on Monday we had a call about a tree and some power lines down across a street.
"But there was nothing major compared to what we were prepared for," Chief Smith added. People were prepared, he said. They had picked up hundreds of sandbags and got them in place before the storm hit.
"This storm didn't hit us as badly as we had anticipated," Chief Smith said with a sense of relief.
"Basically, the storm had no effects other than filling the lake," said Ranger Larry Hagernan of Lake Gregory Regional Park. "It's going into the overflow now. I wouldn't expect it to affect anything to do with the dredging of the lake. Everything is fine down here. Right now there is snow on the banks, so we're not seeing a lot of fishing."
The 7.17 inches of rain received in Lake Arrowhead raised the level of the lake abut 20 inches.
Rutledge noted three or four boats sank in the storm as the batteries in their bilge pumps failed. "Anyone who still has a boat on the lake would be well served to remove it."
Due the high winds, he added, a number of docks temporarily staked to the shoreline came loose. "It would be a good idea for dock owners to contact their dock contractors so they don't face a lot of repairs."
Rutledge added it's important to remove the temporary anchoring stakes. "As we get more rain, these will become harder and harder to retrieve. If they are not removed, they will become safety hazards to swimmers in the coming 2008 season."
Ken Nelsen, interim general manager of Lake Arrowhead Community Services District, was thrilled with the amount of moisture going into the lake. He pointed out the lake is continuing to rise due to the snow melt. "The creeks are running pretty heavy right now, and that's a good thing," Nelsen noted.
He said his treatment plant people were called out to monitor the wastewater treatment plants as there were several starts and stops due to power failures.
"They want to make sure the equipment is running properly, which it was," Nelsen added.
Imagine a small community of mostly second homes hidden in a mountain setting of tall cedars and pines. There are four seasons, blue skies, a sparkling mountain lake and you're still in
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
Re/Max Lake Arrowhead
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Partly cloudy. High 43F. Winds light and variable.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 28F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow: Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 49F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow night: A mostly clear sky. Low around 30F. Winds light and variable.
- Friday: Sunny. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.
- Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.
- Sunday: Windy with sunshine. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.
Winter is off to a good start with 6-8 inches of snow last night after several days of good rain. This Thursday's home tour will be the first of 2008 and as always, we will report the highlights Thursday afternoon. If you haven't already, submit your email address for your own copy.
David Vail
www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Detailed Local Forecast
- Today: Mostly cloudy skies. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 27F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. High 41F. Winds light and variable.
- Tomorrow night: Cloudy with rain and snow in the evening. Snow showers late. Low 28F. Winds S at
- Wednesday: Snow showers in the morning. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun . Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.
- Friday: Sunshine. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Just not cold enough for big snow.
We've had several wet days this week and may have exceeded 10 inches of rain-fall for the season. This Sunday morning there maybe 2 inches of wet snow on the ground and coming down hard at times. Here is the Yahoo forecast - Have a great week.
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
Re/Max
Detailed Local Forecast
Today: Snow along with gusty winds at times. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of wet snow expected.
- Tonight: Windy early with periods of rain and snow throughout the night. Low 34F. Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 70%. About one inch of wet snow expected.
- Tomorrow: Rain or snow showers in the morning will give way to partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. High 39F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 30%.
- Tomorrow night: A few clouds from time to time. Low around 25F. Winds light and variable.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Thursday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.
Greetings -
Happy New Year to all! I'll predict an above average rainfall for 2008 - Filling the lake, strengthening the trees and fueling the local economy. Average rainfall for
Once again our weekly new listing tour has taken a break for the Holidays; however, this gives us an opportunity to talk about several of the best buys on the market today. Still available - should have sold - simply great buys.
27878 Crest Estates - On the northeast corner of HWY 18 and HYW 173 entering Lake Arrowhead, but out of the 'Woods. Big price drop, well located, and the zoning offers several business opportunities. The old home as been remodeled offering two bedrooms, three baths, newer kitchen, living room with fireplace, bonus room and an oversized two car garage all on just under an acre. MLS# 272297 $395,000.
27526 Alpen - New listing will be introduced next Thursday. Fabulous lakeview custom home built in 2005. Three bedrooms, 4 baths, family room, open flowing floor plan with chef's granite kitchen, hardwood floors, master suite with spa tub and lakeview, A/C, two car attached garage, all the extras throughout also offered professionally furnished. MLS# 280007 $1,349,000.
The following weather forecast comes to us from Yahoo Weather. We should get a good start with this weather system starting tonight and going through Monday.
Detailed Local Forecast
- Tonight: Cloudy skies with a few showers after
- Tomorrow: Windy with rain showers. High 41F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
- Tomorrow night: Windy with rain showers in the evening then precipitation changing to a mix of rain and snow overnight. Low 37F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precip 70%.
- Saturday: Cloudy with periods of rain. High near 40F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
- Sunday: Showers possible. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
- Monday: Rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.
Good luck with your property search. Contact us for home tours, questions, specific needs, and request for additional property information.
Have a great week!
David Vail & Cindy Stahl
"Simply Your Best Choice in
Re/Max Lake Arrowhead
Direct (909) 337 - 4040
E-mail david@davidvail.com
Web Site www.LakeArrowheadToday.com
Friday, January 04, 2008
Inman News
Long-term mortgage interest rates continued lower Thursday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield dipped to 3.89 percent.
The 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 5.66 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate slid to 5.17 percent. The 1-year adjustable rate was down at 5.4 percent.
The 30-year Treasury bond yield edged up to 4.37 percent.
Rates and bonds are current as of 7:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Mortgage rate figures are according to Bankrate.com, which publishes nightly averages based on its survey of 4,000 banks in 50 states. Points on these mortgages range from zero to 3.5.
In other economic news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 12.76 points, or 0.1 percent, finishing at 13,056.72. The Nasdaq lost 6.95 points, or 0.27 percent, closing at 2,602.68.
Stock figures are current as of 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Detailed Local Forecast Comes to us From Yahoo Weather -
- Today: Windy with showers developing this afternoon. High 46F. Winds SSW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
- Tonight: Periods of rain and snow. Windy. Low 32F. Winds SSW at 25 to 35 mph. 1 to 2 inches of snow expected. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.
- Tomorrow: Windy...cloudy with rain and snow. High 39F. Winds SSW at 25 to 40 mph. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected.
- Tomorrow night: Windy. Periods of rain and snow in the evening, becoming snow late. Low 28F. Winds SW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of precip 80%. Significant snow accumulation possible.
- Saturday: Cloudy and windy with snow. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.
- Sunday: Snow. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low teens.
- Monday: Snow showers possible. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low teens.
Real estate rates sink overnight
30-year fixed rate at 5.7%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.91%
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Inman News
Long-term mortgage interest rates fell considerably Wednesday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield dropped to 3.91 percent.
The 30-year fixed-rate average sank to 5.7 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate slid to 5.22 percent. The 1-year adjustable rate was down at 5.41 percent.
The 30-year Treasury bond yield dropped to 4.35 percent.
Rates and bonds are current as of 7:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Mortgage rate figures are according to Bankrate.com, which publishes nightly averages based on its survey of 4,000 banks in 50 states. Points on these mortgages range from zero to 3.5.
In other economic news, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 220.86 points, or 1.67 percent, finishing at 13,043.96. The Nasdaq tumbled 42.65 points, or 1.61 percent, closing at 2,609.63.
Don't think you're done after pounding them back into wall
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
By Paul Bianchina
Inman News
Q: Our home is two years old, and we have recently noticed round holes in the wallboard, usually in the ceiling near a wall. Upon inspection we noticed that the wallboard nails are working out. Is it sufficient to simply pound them back in and recover the surface, or are more elaborate measures called for? --Malcolm M., via e-mail
A: What you're seeing are known as "nail pops," and are fairly common in new homes. Much of the lumber that is available to builders today has a higher moisture content than the lumber of years past, and is often fairly damp when it's installed. Over time, the heat in the house dries out and shrinks the wood, and nails can work loose. This is especially common in drywall ceilings, where the weight of the drywall and the relatively small size of the nails make it easier for them to pull out slightly.
Nail pops can be hammered back in. Use a hammer with a crowned (convex) face so that as you tap the nail back in, you create a small "dimple" in the face of the drywall. However, since you are tapping the nail back into its original hole in the wood and its holding power is diminished, at each nail pop you need to install another nail next to the original one, about an inch or two away (make sure you nail it into the ceiling joist). This will help secure the drywall and greatly increases the chances that the nail pops will not reappear.
After that, use drywall joint compound to fill in the dimples. For best results, do this twice, allowing the compound to dry between coats. Finally, retexture the areas as needed to blend them in, using the patching texture in a spray can that's now available from most paint stores and home centers.
