Shuttle Landing 2008 Edwards Air Force Base Edwards, CA

I can only imagine that to some east coast folks, a shuttle landing is just a local occurance like a commuter flight at LAX from Sacramento. But today we were a part of history! The Endeavor landed in California! Short of rolling out the red carpet, Calfornia hosted the landing of STS-126.


Turns out Edwards Airforce Base is quite close to Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles County! The drive was wide open! People were tailgating and out with their best-of-breed cameras. I even saw a lens that came with its own tripod!
(real close up is from http://www.nasa.gov/ I took the other picture.)










Fascinating people, fascinating experience! So get out there and Enjoy Your World!



See the VLOG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM0sMCVX56o


Regards,
Leah Pollack
http://www.eliteprosre.com/

More Pictures below Photographed by Debbie Mann:

Enjoying Your Home - Do Your Homework on Contractors

Today, if you DON'T REALLY NEED to sell your home, perhaps you are taking the time to REALLY ENJOY your home. There may be a tendency to do some updates, some decorating, some shifting around of chatchkees (- decorative dust-collectors that are pleasing to the eye of the beholder, but serve no functional purpose).

You may be doing the work yourself and for that I am inspired by you. For those that need the help of a handyman, a painter, or other service provider - I repeat here the words of caution "Do YOUR Homework and CHECK THEM OUT!" Over the last few months I have either heard or read about unlicensed folks being arrested or working in homes and buildings where the work done was more expensive to fix than if the owner did their homework on the worker. Just like in the Real Estate Profession being licensed means something. A code, a level of service and accountability by which we are held.

Here comes the disclaimer, each field has issues. Practicioners are human. But when it comes to contractors, do your homework. Ask people you know for a referral, but don't stop there. Check into their Business License (insured and bonded). To research local contractors, a good place to consider calling is your local trade association of local contractors, suppliers and service providers. You also may want to give a call to the Chamber of Commerce in your area and they may be able to help as well.

The Santa Clarita Business Exchange 888-757-7229 http://www.scbx.us

The SCV Chamber of Commerce is http://www.scvchamber.com


Here is the Story on Unlicensed Contractors:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=6483054



I hope you find the information above helpful.

Enjoy the day!
Regards,
Leah Pollack
Elite Professionals Real Estate Services, Inc.
website: http://www.eliteprosre.com
Celebrate and Educate! Learn helpful hints from local resources: http://www.eliteprosre.com/Concierge.aspx

Got VLOG? http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=249DF89D1B23AB92

Real Estate Showcased Properties: http://www.eliteprosre.com/Videos.aspx

Real Estate Transaction and Broker Fees Discussion

Greg Hanvey of Elite Professionals Real Estate Services, Inc. reviews the Broker Fees during a Real Estate Transaction. Seller pays Listing Broker a Commission. A commission is typically a negotiated percentage of the Sales Price of the property. The Buyer pays NO FEES to the Real Estate Broker with whom they work. Be Aware of Additional Fees that you may see on your contracts! If you do see Additional fees, ask your Agent and the Broker Why!

Elite Professionals DOES NOT Charge Any Additional Fees. Our company is Commission based ONLY.






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