Very Nice Testimonial from Josh & Lisa Trees!!

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Just received a nice testimonial from my clients Josh & Lisa Trees.  Thanks guys!  I really appreciate you.

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When I made the decision to expand my Christmas Tree Lights business nationwide, I knew I would need to sell at least two of my investment properties to raise the money to do so.

My friend Dave Jaskulke referred me to Ken Hall to sell my properties for me. Ken had recently sold Dave's Wine Country estate home and Dave highly recommended that I look no further than Ken.

I'm glad I took Dave's advice!

I listed both my rental home on Festivo Street in Paseo Del Sol and my rental townhome on Courtney Place in the Rancho Del Mar community, both in Temecula.

Ken listed the Festivo Street property at $359,000 which was $10,000 above the most recent model match comparable sale. It sold for $360,000, cash sale, in less than 30 days.

For the Courtney Place Townhome, Ken listed it at $179,900 which was $6,000 higher than the most recent model match comparable sale. In only seven days, it sold for $193,000 to an investor who waived the appraisal contingency.

The investor put 30% down and took out a conventional loan for the balance. The appraisal came in at $175,000 and the buyer gladly put down the additional $18,000. Wow! Great job, Ken!

And one more thing about Ken that proves he knows far more than most real estate agents out there:

The buyer for the Courtney Place Townhome wanted to use a big radio advertising lender whose name starts with the letter 'Q' to handle his loan. Ken strongly advised him NOT to use them but instead to use a local mortgage bank Ken highly recommends.

The buyer chose to go with the radio advertising lender and it turned into a huge mess. Long story short, after 30 days the loan had not closed and the lender completely changed the terms of the loan, raising the buyers interest rate drastically. The buyer then canceled and went with Ken's recommendation and his loan closed quickly with zero problems.

Lesson: Listen to Ken Hall. He knows what he's doing.

Josh & Lisa Trees

Temecula

www.WeHangChristmasLights.com

Serving the Entire United States

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Need a Terrific Appliance Repairman ... or Plumber? ...

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These Gentlemen are awesome.  I speak from first-hand experience as they both have done work for me at my house.

Appliance Repair:  Charlie Asian.  Ph 951-440-3045

Plumber:  Jeff Cuny.  Ph 951-852-3802

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Shame On Me ... Again!!!

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A while back, I got away from the very beneficial practice (and discipline) of writing my blog.  Sometimes life can be pretty hectic; especially if you have kids.  The older they become the more activities they become involved in and before you know it, you're a full-time taxi driver (or so it seems).

Don't mean to sound like I'm complaining about my kids.  I'm not.  I believe my three sons (and my niece and two nephews who lost their mother) are the REAL reason I was put on this earth.

But the point is, when we commit to something, we have to strive very hard sometimes to have and to maintain the discipline to stick with it.  And taking time each week to write a few words is very important to me and I am re-committed to doing so consistently.

Why?

I believe I can HELP PEOPLE.  In my business, I meet people from all walks of life and never fail to learn something from everyone I meet.  Not just 'learn something,' but actually learn something that helps me in a myriad of ways.

So if I learn something that helps me, then what I've learned can probably help others.  It's not always big stuff.  Perhaps never anything world-changing.  But definitely things that can help others in ways both big and small.

Whether it's how to raise your credit scores, or recommending a plumber or appliance repairman who did a great job for me at an affordable price.  Whatever it may be, I can be of service to others by sharing what I know (note to self:  immediately write my next blog post recommending Jeff Cuny and Charlie Asian - a terrific plumber and a terrific appliance repairman).

And I'm not saying everything I write IS helpful.  Sometimes it's just me talking about (i.e., bragging about) my family or maybe just commiserating about something that bugs the s#!@ out of me.

But the point is, again, it's just good to put it 'out there.'  So put it 'out there' I shall.  And I'll do my best to do so consistently and always with the hope it will be helpful to someone in some way.

Sincerely,

Ken

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Can a Comparative Market Analysis Help You?

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Can a Comparative Market Analysis Help You?

To get the most accurate estimate of how much you should list your property for, your real estate agent can provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).  A CMA is an informal estimate of market value, based on sales of comparable properties in your area. It generally takes into account various aspects of your home, including size, features and annual costs. Reviewing comparable homes that have sold within the past year, along with the listing or asking price on current homes for sale, should help you determine a fair sale price for your property.

CMAs can include homes that are currently for sale and those which have recently sold. They can cover areas as narrow as one or two streets surrounding your home, or as broad as an entire subdivision.

Most real estate agents will give you a CMA for free, hoping you'll list your home with them. Each CMA contains valuable information on several recent sales, including:

•How long each property stayed on the market
•How close the sale price was to the asking price
•Notes comparing each home to yours, i.e.; number of bedrooms and baths, approximate square footage, sizes of major rooms, amenities such as fireplaces and pools, age of the home, property taxes and more.

The CMA is an informative selling tool, but like any tool, it doesn't work by itself. For this reason, the CMA will always need to be interpreted by a professional or with complete objectivity by the seller or buyer.

Remember, too, that the CMA is also a buying tool; it is considered just as seriously by the buyer and his or her agent. As you and your agent are going to use the CMA to ask the highest possible price for your home, the buyer is going to use it to find reasons to either choose or eliminate your home, and to arrive at the lowest price possible.

You can take my ideas and strategies for selling your home and share them with the expert who best matches your personality and style. All I ask is that you give me a chance to explain what the others won't because they either 'don't know' or because they feel it's not in their personal best interest. Your best interests are my only interest when it comes to selling your home.

Ken Hall

951-760-3833
KenAHall@gmail.com

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5 Great Quotes You May or May Not Have Heard

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1. "The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past. To change your future, alter your decisions today." ~ Anonymous

2. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

3. "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

4. "When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." - Alexander Graham Bell

5. "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma -- which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." - Steve Jobs

For some great home buying or mortgage advice, call me at your convenience so we can make sure you have all the information you need and join me next week for your tip of the week!

Sincerely,

Ken
951-760-3833

CA DRE License #01418440
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How Can I Get $5 Magazine Subscriptions?

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Here is a quick and easy tip for you! I love reading. I read all the time and about all kinds of subjects.

I used to spend a ton of money on magazine subscriptions because I need so many to ensure that I remain the expert you can trust.

Well, I found a great website that shows where we can get the cheapest magazine subscriptions anywhere. I just looked and I can get Good Housekeeping for only $5 per year. That's like 42 cents per issue!

Some of the magazines may have a "processing fee" of around $5, but you are still getting the magazine delivered to your house for less than $10 for an entire year. That is just crazy cheap. The website is magazinepricesearch.com.

This is a great service that has saved us a lot of money. So go and check it out. You know, I have a banner in my office that says rich people have big libraries; poor people have big TV's.

So if you love to read, please do yourself a favor and check out the website we just gave you and save yourself some money.

And would you please do us a favor? If you know of anybody that is thinking about buying or selling a home, would you please share my name with them?

Also, please feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions or concerns about real estate. I'm always here to help you and your family!

  

Sincerely,

Ken

951-760-3833

CA DRE License #01418440

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World's Best BBQ?

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I'm sure you love BBQs, so I wanted to have a little fun with you this week, and give you a tip that will make you really shine!

As you know, I'm always here to watch your back, not only with your housing needs, but in other areas too. So I'm going to give you a tip today that is going to make you famous in the BBQ world! (Or at least with your friends and family.)

I have personally tested dozens of recipes all claiming to be "The Best Hamburger Recipe in the World" and have come up with a clear winner! Make this easy recipe and you will be a hero to your hungry herd!

With this amazing recipe, you simply mix all the ingredients together and then separate into 4-6 patties.

Then you put them on your hot grill for 5 minutes each side, or until done to your taste. I promise this will produce the best hamburger you have ever had!

Now I know some of you will say, yeah sure, I'll just make them like I always do. Well you'll really be missing out!

I know I kind of stepped away from our normal topics with this week's tip, but for those of you who actually try this, you'll understand why. I am sure you will forward this recipe to all of your family and friends.

By the way, when you want to do your friends another favor, let them know I am here to help anytime they are thinking about buying or selling a home.

Just shoot me a quick email or give me a quick call with their information and I will contact them to give them honest, helpful answers. They will thank you for it, I promise you!

Oh, and let me know how you like this recipe after you've tried it, even though I already know the answer.

Now go get your ingredients together and get ready to make the world's best hamburger ever!!! You are going to love these. Have a great BBQ!

World's Best Hamburger Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef(or you can use ground chicken or turkey)

- 1/2 onion, finely chopped

- 1/2 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese

- 1 teaspoon soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

- 1 egg

- 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon garlic powder

- 1 teaspoon dried parsley

- 1 teaspoon dried basil

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary

- salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat a grill for high heat.

2.In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Form into 4-6 patties.

Grill patties for 5 minutes per side on the hot grill, or until well done.

Serve on buns with your favorite condiments. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Ken

951-760-3833

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