Tuesday, December 16, 2008
3062 Associated Rd. #1 in Default
#1 is listed by Realty Track as in default and going to auction with $229,000+ owed to the a lender.
Monday, December 01, 2008
random people hanging around
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "$1150 - 1BD/1BA Condo For Rent in Parkridge on As...":
This is actually not a reply but a post:
Over the past few months there have been more and more random people hanging around our parking lot after hours. I work late and on several occasions while getting home after 2AM I have been met at the gate by people walking in after the gate is open (since it has been fixed) or finding people sitting in their cars waiting for something. I was curious and followed a shady person to Unit #__ where all this traffic is coming from at ALL hours of the night! I am concerned for my saftey as well as the safety of our community and property. I spoke to a few neighbors whom feel threatened but obviously won't do anything about it due to being intimidated by one particular Bill or Phill? kid that is allways walking back and forth with a pitbull between his unit and the #__ unit. I don't know the kid but if this is enuff to scare my fellow neighbors than I feel that you should say something to the board Mr. Moderator. And what can we do to report #__? The Assoc. Co. has done nothing since the person there is a renter and not an owner. I own and feel that property values are already in the toilet without tweekers runnig freely.
Signed,
Anonymous
(I dont want my safety or property damaged now that I have come this far.)
This is actually not a reply but a post:
Over the past few months there have been more and more random people hanging around our parking lot after hours. I work late and on several occasions while getting home after 2AM I have been met at the gate by people walking in after the gate is open (since it has been fixed) or finding people sitting in their cars waiting for something. I was curious and followed a shady person to Unit #__ where all this traffic is coming from at ALL hours of the night! I am concerned for my saftey as well as the safety of our community and property. I spoke to a few neighbors whom feel threatened but obviously won't do anything about it due to being intimidated by one particular Bill or Phill? kid that is allways walking back and forth with a pitbull between his unit and the #__ unit. I don't know the kid but if this is enuff to scare my fellow neighbors than I feel that you should say something to the board Mr. Moderator. And what can we do to report #__? The Assoc. Co. has done nothing since the person there is a renter and not an owner. I own and feel that property values are already in the toilet without tweekers runnig freely.
Signed,
Anonymous
(I dont want my safety or property damaged now that I have come this far.)
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Foreclosures put county's HOAs in financial bind
Mortgage meltdowns have cut into homeowner association budgets, prompting fee hikes and delays in repairs. Click on the title link for full article.
By JEFF COLLINS
The Orange County Register
By JEFF COLLINS
The Orange County Register
Saturday, September 06, 2008
RealtyTrac New foreclosure postings in Parkridge
RealtyTrac New foreclosure postings in Parkridge
Market Value----------------- Market Value
$234,000--------------------- $254,000
Default Amount-------------- Default Amount
$220,000--------------------- $279,000
Property Address------------- Property Address
3062 Associated Rd # 1----- 3026 Associated Rd # 104
Fullerton, CA, 92835-------- Fullerton, CA, 92835
Market Value----------------- Market Value
$234,000--------------------- $254,000
Default Amount-------------- Default Amount
$220,000--------------------- $279,000
Property Address------------- Property Address
3062 Associated Rd # 1----- 3026 Associated Rd # 104
Fullerton, CA, 92835-------- Fullerton, CA, 92835
Water Off Again
The water is off again. Also almost every day after 8 or so we have nothing but hot water. This is around the third time within the last couple of weeks that it has been shut off. I had no notice nor did I see any posting any where. What is going on?
#71
#71
Monday, August 18, 2008
Perspective neighbors with questions
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Suspicious Activity Comments Here":
my fiance' and I are looking for our first place and was wondering if any of you could shed some light on the special assessment, roofing repairs, any other concerns that we should be aware of in the community. We liked the place we saw but obviously not living there doesn't allow us to see the whole community. Thank you!
my fiance' and I are looking for our first place and was wondering if any of you could shed some light on the special assessment, roofing repairs, any other concerns that we should be aware of in the community. We liked the place we saw but obviously not living there doesn't allow us to see the whole community. Thank you!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Truck Break In
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "speed racers on motorcycles":
This is my first post because I was once a board member and did not want to use this as an outlet. However, I am no longer a board member and wish to get some stuff out to people. Last night or the night before, my three month old truck was broken in to. No other vehicle was touched and the after market stereo I installed was very stock looking. There is a select group of boys that hang out in the alley and saw me installing it. I suspect that a friend of someone who lives here might know something about the excessive damage to my truck during the theft of the stereo. I would like to see better security or cameras or something to protect our property and children.
With that said, I am sorry I failed to address this issue while I was on the board. I did not take this matter seriously until something happened to me. Please accept my apologies.
Kevin
This is my first post because I was once a board member and did not want to use this as an outlet. However, I am no longer a board member and wish to get some stuff out to people. Last night or the night before, my three month old truck was broken in to. No other vehicle was touched and the after market stereo I installed was very stock looking. There is a select group of boys that hang out in the alley and saw me installing it. I suspect that a friend of someone who lives here might know something about the excessive damage to my truck during the theft of the stereo. I would like to see better security or cameras or something to protect our property and children.
With that said, I am sorry I failed to address this issue while I was on the board. I did not take this matter seriously until something happened to me. Please accept my apologies.
Kevin
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
speed racers on motorcycles
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "June 2008 Board Meeting changed to 6/17/08":
Anybody have any good ideas to get those speed racers on motorcycles to stop racings up and down our complex roads?? I know that one guy that lives with his mom in unit #1 loves to pull wheelee's and race on the southern part of the complex of which I live. I also have seen him crash his new airplane into a couple of cars. The worst one I think was when he crashed it on the hood of that white GMC Envoy. Should I just confront him and tell him to stop? Any ideas would be great. I would hate for this situation to escalate. It feels like living in lower Fullerton.
Anybody have any good ideas to get those speed racers on motorcycles to stop racings up and down our complex roads?? I know that one guy that lives with his mom in unit #1 loves to pull wheelee's and race on the southern part of the complex of which I live. I also have seen him crash his new airplane into a couple of cars. The worst one I think was when he crashed it on the hood of that white GMC Envoy. Should I just confront him and tell him to stop? Any ideas would be great. I would hate for this situation to escalate. It feels like living in lower Fullerton.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
What's the deal with the assessment costs???
What's the deal with the assessment costs??? Something like 10,000 per owner or something that we are expected to pay within a few months or something. I don't understand this...please does anyone understand???
#71
#71
Neighbor looking for 2 bedroom condo to rent
Do you know any body who owns a two bedroom condo here?We need a bigger place for our family to rent, and this a such a great neighborhood we don't want to move out of Park Ridge. If you happen to know some one you can contact us: johnlguerito@aol.com
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Housing rehab loans available
Low- and moderate-income residents may qualify for city programs.
By BARBARA GIASONE The Orange County Register
FULLERTON – Housing rehabilitation loans for residents financially strapped to fix plumbing, repair faulty wiring or add a new roof are available through the city's Housing and community Development Office.
Deferred and below-market interest rate loans are funded through the federal Housing and Urban Development Department's Community Development Block Grant Program.
Low- and moderate-income residents who qualify may receive below-market rate loans of up to $35,000. The loans carry a 6 percent or below interest rate. The maximum repayment period is 15 years.
Those unable to qualify for the below-market loans may qualify for a deferred loan, said Sylvia Chavez, housing programs assistant. Deferred loans require no monthly payments and no interest. The loans, which are reviewed every 15 years for eligibility, come due upon the sale or transfer of the home.
Senior citizen homeowners, ages 62 or older who only receive federal or state financial assistance, are allowed to bypass the bank application and apply directly for a deferred loan.
By BARBARA GIASONE The Orange County Register
FULLERTON – Housing rehabilitation loans for residents financially strapped to fix plumbing, repair faulty wiring or add a new roof are available through the city's Housing and community Development Office.
Deferred and below-market interest rate loans are funded through the federal Housing and Urban Development Department's Community Development Block Grant Program.
Low- and moderate-income residents who qualify may receive below-market rate loans of up to $35,000. The loans carry a 6 percent or below interest rate. The maximum repayment period is 15 years.
Those unable to qualify for the below-market loans may qualify for a deferred loan, said Sylvia Chavez, housing programs assistant. Deferred loans require no monthly payments and no interest. The loans, which are reviewed every 15 years for eligibility, come due upon the sale or transfer of the home.
Senior citizen homeowners, ages 62 or older who only receive federal or state financial assistance, are allowed to bypass the bank application and apply directly for a deferred loan.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Falling house prices could be a good thing
By Jack Naudi
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
05/25/2008
This column will challenge how most of you view your houses. So let me begin with the most-provocative comment: In general, I think it's a good thing that house prices are falling.
I honestly believe lower house prices will strengthen the national economy in the long term. And, much as the Great Depression helped people understand the risk of stock-market investing, I'm hopeful that what might be the worst national housing market since the Depression will force people to rethink the value of owning a house.
For decades, a hoax has been perpetrated on Americans by a greedy, or naive, residential real estate industry. It's the notion that your house is an investment, a retirement nest egg.
In addition, the real estate industry equates paper profits with actual profits. The truth is, your house is worth nothing until you sell it, which can be difficult.
And even when you do sell it, the "profit" isn't the selling price, minus the purchase price. It's the sales price, minus the purchase price, minus the broker's commission, minus household repairs and improvements, minus taxes and insurance paid. And when add it all up, you could be recording a loss, not a profit.
The absolute worst aspect of house buying is that many people can't afford the houses they buy. Sure, they qualify based on lenders' ratios. But after stretching themselves to the limit on mortgages, many house buyers don't have enough left for real investments, like stocks and bonds.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
05/25/2008
This column will challenge how most of you view your houses. So let me begin with the most-provocative comment: In general, I think it's a good thing that house prices are falling.
I honestly believe lower house prices will strengthen the national economy in the long term. And, much as the Great Depression helped people understand the risk of stock-market investing, I'm hopeful that what might be the worst national housing market since the Depression will force people to rethink the value of owning a house.
For decades, a hoax has been perpetrated on Americans by a greedy, or naive, residential real estate industry. It's the notion that your house is an investment, a retirement nest egg.
In addition, the real estate industry equates paper profits with actual profits. The truth is, your house is worth nothing until you sell it, which can be difficult.
And even when you do sell it, the "profit" isn't the selling price, minus the purchase price. It's the sales price, minus the purchase price, minus the broker's commission, minus household repairs and improvements, minus taxes and insurance paid. And when add it all up, you could be recording a loss, not a profit.
The absolute worst aspect of house buying is that many people can't afford the houses they buy. Sure, they qualify based on lenders' ratios. But after stretching themselves to the limit on mortgages, many house buyers don't have enough left for real investments, like stocks and bonds.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
FOUND DOG IN PARKING LOT.
FOUND DOG IN PARKING LOT.
The dog is very nice and loving. It's gray. I tried calling the number on the tag and the number from what animal control said is dead. I don't want animal control to take it because it seems in shock enough as it is. It's in really good hands, but I want to try and find the owner myself for the next few days rather than send it to the shelter where they just put him in a cage. I will post flyers around the area, but just wanted to post it on here to see if anyone knows of anyone missing a dog. Please contact 714-255-9361 if you have any questions or know anything. Thanks!
The dog is very nice and loving. It's gray. I tried calling the number on the tag and the number from what animal control said is dead. I don't want animal control to take it because it seems in shock enough as it is. It's in really good hands, but I want to try and find the owner myself for the next few days rather than send it to the shelter where they just put him in a cage. I will post flyers around the area, but just wanted to post it on here to see if anyone knows of anyone missing a dog. Please contact 714-255-9361 if you have any questions or know anything. Thanks!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Are Owners stealing value by underfunding reserves and then selling out?
Click on link in the title for entire article at the condoissues blog.
"All condominium associations face the problem of high and ever increasing costs to maintain a condominium project, including reserves. To compound the problem, a number of condominium boards cannot, or will not, make 'hard and unpopular' decisions of raising maintenance fees to meet this problem and facing any criticism.
"All condominium associations face the problem of high and ever increasing costs to maintain a condominium project, including reserves. To compound the problem, a number of condominium boards cannot, or will not, make 'hard and unpopular' decisions of raising maintenance fees to meet this problem and facing any criticism.
No Hot Water Last Night May 5th!
did anyone else not have hot water this afternoon & nite? does anyone know why?
unit#125
unit#125
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Is #47 still for Sale?
Anybody know if this condo is still available?? I am very interested!
thanks.
Jason
thanks.
Jason
Monday, April 21, 2008
Difficulty Financing Condos for Complexes with Unhealthy HOA Budgets
Click on link above for entire article.
Fannie Mae, a dominant financing source for condominium projects, has rolled out new procedures that some lenders and mortgage brokers say could tighten up the availability of loans to condo purchasers in the coming months. Freddie Mac has issued similar new guidelines.
Under Fannie Mae's changes, most of the due-diligence research on condominium projects' key characteristics -- their legal documentation, the adequacy of condo association operating budgets, percentage of unit owners who are late on association-fee payments, percentage of space allocated to commercial use, and percentage of units owned by investors -- must now be performed upfront by loan officers.
Not only is this time-consuming and costly, but under the new procedures, Fannie Mae expects the lender to warrant the accuracy of its research. Some condo project legal documents run into the hundreds of pages of text, yet lenders are supposed to take legal and financial responsibility for their accuracy.
Fannie Mae, a dominant financing source for condominium projects, has rolled out new procedures that some lenders and mortgage brokers say could tighten up the availability of loans to condo purchasers in the coming months. Freddie Mac has issued similar new guidelines.
Under Fannie Mae's changes, most of the due-diligence research on condominium projects' key characteristics -- their legal documentation, the adequacy of condo association operating budgets, percentage of unit owners who are late on association-fee payments, percentage of space allocated to commercial use, and percentage of units owned by investors -- must now be performed upfront by loan officers.
Not only is this time-consuming and costly, but under the new procedures, Fannie Mae expects the lender to warrant the accuracy of its research. Some condo project legal documents run into the hundreds of pages of text, yet lenders are supposed to take legal and financial responsibility for their accuracy.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The LA Times Reports
The median price for a Southern California home fell below $400,000, to $385,000. Homes are now typically selling for what they fetched in April 2004, with the median price 20% below the market peak of $505,000 last year. Click on title for full story.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Congratulations New Parkridge Board!
Congratulations to Jim Manhart, John Norton, Kelly Thompson, Sally Watkins & Kim Wolfe on their election to the Parkridge Board of Directors. Thank you all in advance for all of the hours and dedication you donate on behalf of everyone who lives in Parkridge.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Digital TV Transition Feb 17, 2009 & the Coupon Program
Click on the title link to be redirected to www.dtv2009.gov to get your free coupon
What is the digital television transition?
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
What is the TV Converter Box Coupon Program?
Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. The Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes.
A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a TV converter box from this program.
Consumers have a variety of options. Options to explore include:
Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a TV converter box. A converter box plugs into your TV and will keep it working after Feb. 17, 2009, or
Connect to cable, satellite or other pay service, or
Purchase a television with a digital tuner.
What is the digital television transition?
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
What is the TV Converter Box Coupon Program?
Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. The Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes.
A TV connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service does not require a TV converter box from this program.
Consumers have a variety of options. Options to explore include:
Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a TV converter box. A converter box plugs into your TV and will keep it working after Feb. 17, 2009, or
Connect to cable, satellite or other pay service, or
Purchase a television with a digital tuner.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Park Ridge News-Landscape Notes
Just like you, the board too has noticed the recent decline in the quality of our landscape. We noticed the very dry spots and also the very over watered spots. We noticed the water spraying our stucco and recently repaired wrought iron. We noticed the dirt covering our sidewalks. We noticed the lack of greenery and beauty.
We reviewed our contract and called on our landscaping company. Board members conducted a very thorough walk through with the sales representative and the crew manager from the landscaping company. We conducted extensive tests of the sprinklers. We discussed the greenery and foliage. We were able to point out many items that needed attention and improvement and made it quite clear to our vendor that we have been a very loyal customer for years. In other words, we told the landscaping company to step it up or be prepared to step away.
Harvest Landscape took our walk through seriously and we are pleased to announce that you should see some serious improvements in the very near future. We will be cleaning, adjusting, repairing and capping sprinklers where needed.
Look for new ground cover being planted in front of our clubhouse shortly. This ground cover is called Red Apple. We are excited about it and hope you like it too. This ground cover has a wonderful feature-it may be clipped and planted in other areas of our community as well.
The up and coming improvements are at no cost to the association. We welcome your comments and reviews. We look forward to working with our volunteers on the up and coming projects as well.
Thank you to a cohesive and active Board of Directors. Thank you to a professional, knowledgeable and involved Management Company. Thank you to the community. Your willingness to become involved and be hands-on is a breath of fresh air.
Let’s work together to renew Park Ridge!
We reviewed our contract and called on our landscaping company. Board members conducted a very thorough walk through with the sales representative and the crew manager from the landscaping company. We conducted extensive tests of the sprinklers. We discussed the greenery and foliage. We were able to point out many items that needed attention and improvement and made it quite clear to our vendor that we have been a very loyal customer for years. In other words, we told the landscaping company to step it up or be prepared to step away.
Harvest Landscape took our walk through seriously and we are pleased to announce that you should see some serious improvements in the very near future. We will be cleaning, adjusting, repairing and capping sprinklers where needed.
Look for new ground cover being planted in front of our clubhouse shortly. This ground cover is called Red Apple. We are excited about it and hope you like it too. This ground cover has a wonderful feature-it may be clipped and planted in other areas of our community as well.
The up and coming improvements are at no cost to the association. We welcome your comments and reviews. We look forward to working with our volunteers on the up and coming projects as well.
Thank you to a cohesive and active Board of Directors. Thank you to a professional, knowledgeable and involved Management Company. Thank you to the community. Your willingness to become involved and be hands-on is a breath of fresh air.
Let’s work together to renew Park Ridge!
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