Can Your Association Pull The Plug On Your Holiday Decorations?

You may love your 15-foot inflatable Santa but unfortunately, that doesn't mean you have a constitutional right to put them in your front yard when you live in a condominium, co-op or any other home ruled by a community association.

The rules your homeowners association makes about exterior décor apply during the holidays, too.

To see what your association allows, check the rules and bylaws you got when you purchased your home, or ask neighbors what was allowed last year.

If your community’s rules forbid holiday decorations or signs, but you want to decorate, you can check to see if state law (which overrides condo rules) allows you to display religious décor outside your home.

I can be of assistance.  Give me a call.

Ken
951-760-3833

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We Miss You, Erin

Yesterday would have been my Sister-in-Law's 43rd Birthday.  Erin was taken from us five years ago and we all miss her everyday.  I miss her smile.  I miss her giant laugh.

You're Invited ...

If you've never been to one of the Rancho Community Church's Christmas Eve Candlelight Services you are missing out!  It truly is a great experience.

Like many others, I tend to get caught up in the commercial side of Christmas.  Can't help it.  That's what the media is bombarding us with!  But the RCC Christmas Eve Candlelight service brings the importance of Christmas back into perspective in a powerful way.

If you plan to attend, let me know which time/service you'll be attending and maybe I'll see you there. I think my family will be attending the 3:15 pm service.  Rancho Community Church is located on the 79S/Temecula Pkwy (address: 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula).

Ken
951-760-3833
KenAHall@gmail.com

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Temecula Named Sixth Safest City in America

How safe do YOU feel when walking around town? Apparently, you should feel pretty comfortable.

That’s because Temecula has been dubbed the sixth safest city in America, according to a new report.

The people over at 24/7 Wall Street crunched the numbers provided in the most recent report on violent crimes by the FBI, which are for 2013.

“In addition to crime data, we also reviewed median household income, poverty rates, and educational attainment rates from the 2013 Census Bureau’s American Community Survey,” the authors state.

According to the report, the safest place of all in America is also in Southern California: Irvine. Neighboring Murrieta also scored top marks in the report, coming in at number two.

And here are the top 10 cities in order, as ranked by 24/7 Wall Street:

1.  Irvine
2.  Murrieta
3.  Cary, North Carolina
4.  Naperville, Illinois
5.  Frisco, Texas
6.  Temecula
7.  Gilbert, Arizona
8.  Amherst, New York
9.  Glendale
10.Sunnyvale

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5 Tech Gadgets You Need In Your Home Today ...

This is a very interesting article about new and affordable techie home gadgets.  I'm definitely going to consider a couple of them.  Just copy and paste this link into your browser:

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tech-products-to-make-your-home-smarter-2014-12-01?dist=countdown

Have you recently purchased something for your home that enhances your home life?  Let me know ...

Ken
951-760-3833
kenahall@gmail.com
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How To Stop Foreclosure ...

A real estate short sale can stop the banks foreclosure dead in its tracks and we can help.

I just wanted to make sure that you felt welcome to call us for a free over the phone consultation about how best to move forward in your particular situation.

I specialize in helping upside-down homeowners avoid foreclosure through real estate short sales. If your loan modification efforts aren't producing positive results within 30 days of submitting your financial statements and distress letter package to your lender(s), please call my office.

Too many unnecessary and expensive foreclosures occur around the country and our county only simply because homeowners don't exercise the short sale option early enough in the foreclosure process - please don't allow that to happen to you.

A world class team of experts is standing by to assist you right now and our services are 100% free to you.

In fact, why not call the number below right now to connect with us?

On your team,
Ken Hall
Allison James Estates & Homes
43015 Blackdeer Loop
Suite 104
Temecula, CA 92590
951-760-3833
KenAHall@gmail.com
www.KenHallProperties.com


PS. Save $37.00 and a trip to the book store and log onto www.KenHallProperties.com for a FREE copy of my book, The Homeowners Guide to Real Estate Short Sales.

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Thanksgiving Is #1 Day For This Home Disaster

If you guessed that cooking fires peak at Thanksgiving, you’re right. What’s more, cooking fires have long been the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries.

Help make sure you’re not the victim of a holiday home fire with these tips:

Keep a fire extinguisher approved for cooking or grease fires nearby.
Check to make sure your smoke detectors are working.
Tell guests where your family has agreed to meet if everyone has to evacuate due to a fire.
When guests require your attention outside the kitchen, turn off the stovetop.
Have a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 feet around the stove and around other areas where hot food or drinks are prepared or carried.

Switch to Flameless Candles

If you put up your holiday decorations this month, be especially careful with your candles. Better yet, use flameless candles, which now come with remote controls, scents, timers, rechargeable batteries, and in many different sizes.

You can find them at Home Depot and Target.

Candle fires increase during the winter holidays because people burn candles more and they burn them near decorations, the National Fire Protection Association says.

When you use real candles, follow these safety tips:

Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Keep candles out of the reach of children.
Never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle.
Don’t leave a lit candle in a room where a child sleeps.
Use sturdy candleholders that won’t easily tip over.
Put candles out before they burn down completely to the holder or container.
Never use a candle in a home where anyone uses an oxygen tank.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving
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