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May 2007
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I searched high and low, and found a great assistant to manage my office so that I can serve you and my existing clients more efficiently. Please welcome Rebecca Radke to my staff!

Rebecca comes with two-years' experience assisting a large real estate team in Bakersfield. She will be in the office from 9a.m. to 1p.m. to assist with client care/follow-up, transaction paperwork, day-to-day operations, procedures, and special projects.

I appreciate your confidence in my work, and I thank you for your past, present, and future referrals that help my referral-based business grow!

Hope you have a great month's end, and I'll be in touch with you soon.

Melinda
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Article: Why Interest Rates are Going Up: Mortgage Market Commentary

I've got several great lenders that are ready to consult with you or someone you know interested in learning more about current interest rates.

Whether you are ready to get a pre- approval letter for a home purchase or to see if refinancing makes sense for you, just give me a call and I will put you in touch with one of my preferred lenders!


NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Report on "Life Expectancy of Home Components"

Have you ever wondered just how many years of service you can reasonably expect from a roof or a door, a window or a whirlpool tub? Read the following article to find out!


In the Mail: Your May Item of Value "Postal Rate Change Requires More Loose Change"

My May mailer was about the postal rate increase and two-cent stamps for your convenience. I hope you found them useful. I've got some extras if you need any, just give me a call and I will drop them in the mail for you.

I know several of you are moving in the next couple of weeks (thank you for your business!), and some of you will be going on vacation. Click the link below to the USPS if you need to change your address, hold or forward mail, etc.

Sneak peak at June's Item of Value Mailer: "Happiness Begins at Home: How homeownership can improve your finances and enhance personal happiness." Stay tuned!


I Need Properties for Lease!

Due to the time of year, there appears to be a shortage of lease inventory. Right now, I currently have several clients who are looking for nicely remodeled or newer properties (common element!). If you know of anyone who has anything available or coming up, please let me know! Here are more particulars:

1) Client #1 needs:

  • horse property preferred
  • nice yard/garden area
  • one year or more lease
  • 3 or more bedrooms, 2 or more baths
  • up to $6,000
  • anywhere on the Peninsula, Manhattan Beach ok (as long as there is a decent yard)
  • move in June 15 or later
2) Client #2:
  • up to $8,000
  • Palos Verdes Estates or Hollywood Riviera
  • 2 or more bedrooms, 2 or more baths
  • lease term negotiable
  • move in asap
3) Client #3:
  • short-term or month to month
  • 2 or more bedrooms, 1.5 or more baths
  • Manhattan Beach or S. Redondo
  • up to $3,500
  • move in asap
4) Client #4:
  • June and July lease only
  • 1 or more bedrooms and baths
  • up to $3,500
  • Manhattan or Hermosa
5) Client #5
  • move in September/October
  • gourmet kitchen
  • minimal stairs (one story preferred)
  • Peninsula or Manhattan Beach
  • nice yard area
  • up to $8,000


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