Historical Tidbit About The City Of Rolling Hills

The City of Rolling Hills shares its geological history with that of neighboring Palos Verdes Peninsula communities. The rocky ridge of the Peninsula lay twice beneath the sea. When it first emerged, deep canyons were eroded. One of these is Agua Negra Canyon which Crenshaw Boulevard follows between Crest Road and Pacific Coast Highway. After the Peninsula had submerged again, the ocean seemed reluctant to give up its prize. There are thirteen marine terraces carved by the grinding of the ocean waves. Sandstone imbedded with marine fossils is frequently turned up when sites for new homes a bulldozed. Indians roamed the hills of this area searching for seeds and small game to supplement the fish they brought in from the Pacific. Bowls of arrowheads left by these Indians have been unearthed at the Gordon Shultz property on Johns Canyon Road. It was the camp fires of these Indians that Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sighted in 1542 as he sailed into what we now call San Pedro Bay.

Treasury Department Steps In To Help Homeowners

In an article published in the current March/April 2010 issue of California Real Estate Magazine, the Treasury Department announced that through their Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA), it has issued modified rules of the short sale process to help homeowners. The process will be standardized nationwide with uniform documentation and costs and due to go into effect in April. Below are some important aspects of the process:

1. Lenders are required to answer a request for a short sale within 10 business days of receiving the purchase offer.

2. Homeowners also get $1500 in cash as a "relocation incentive" to cover moving costs, deducted from the sale price.

3. Mortgage lenders, in turn, receive $1000 to help cover and speed up the process of the sale.

Reference:
This blog was paraphrase from an original article written by David Tremont, a freelance real estate writer.

Source:
You can read more of the original article at the link below:

http://www.car.org/newsstand/crem/current-issue/

Selling a Home in the Current Market

For those that are hoping to sell their home, or rebuild the equity they have lost over the last few years, there is hope. Congress has extended the first time rockford mortgage credit that they initiated to help boost home sales in this struggling economy. They also expanded the parameters of the program to include those that otherwise didn’t qualify for the credit.

In order to make some money when selling a rockford mortgages in 2010, there are a few different routes to take. If at all possible, postpone selling the home. Those selling their home in 2010 will most likely be selling at the bottom of the price scale. Holding out for a few years can drastically increase the amount of money that can be made when selling the home. If delaying a sale isn’t possible, the sale should be made as soon as possible. Prices are likely to go lower before they start to rise again.

In order to make a quick sale focus on the strengths of the rockford home mortgage property. Foreclosures are strong competition for those selling in this market, but foreclosure properties usually need a lot of work. They have been neglected for months and could be in very bad shape. Making all the necessary repairs and some new paint can greatly increase the chances of a sale. Offering a fast and flexible closing date can also attract people who are more willing to pay for a home that is in habitable condition from the beginning.

Most likely the market will remain tilted in favor of buyers over the next year or so. Eventually though the economy will improve along with the housing market which will slowly reduce the power the buyer possesses. In the short term there will be plenty of homes to choose from as foreclosures continue to build

New Flavor at Pinkberry! Pinkberry In Rolling Hills Estates

There is now a new flavor added to the Pinkberry list!
Chocolate!!!


For all you chocolate Lover fans you will love this new flavor that is only seasonal meaning they can remove it.

Also available is:THE NEW PINKBERRY PARFAIT with 5 layers of granola & fruit added by original yogurt.

Other flavors:
Original
Pomegranate
Coconut
Green Tea-seasonal
Passionfruit-seasonal
Coffee-seasonal


Toppings come in dry (cereal,granola,nuts etc..)
Fruit Variety (strawberries,banana,mango etc..)
& wet consisting of honey syrup & more

Your nearest LOCATION:

Pinkberry
27 Peninsula Center
Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274
(213)632-4007 Fax: (213)632-4009

The perfect Rolling Hills Christmas treat!

yum! Butterscotch Haystacks are many kids & adult favorite.


They are not too sweet and are perfect with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.

Try this quick and easy recipe for the Holidays.

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) package NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
• 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. LINE baking sheets or trays with waxed paper.
2. MICROWAVE morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until well-blended. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. DOUBLE BOILER METHOD: MELT morsels over hot (not boiling) water; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.

Holiday chocolate chunk magic cookie bars

CHOCOLATE CHUNK MAGIC COOKIE BARS!
(take a look at my other city blogs to collect more recipes)

1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup (1stick) butter, melted
1 can (14 oz.) EAGLE BRAND sweetened condensed milk
1 pkg. (8 squares) Baker's Semi sweet chocolate, coarsley chopped
1-1/3 cups BAKERS ANGEL FLAKE COCONUT
1 cup chopped Planters Pecans/Almonds/ or Walnuts


Make IT!!!!!

1. Pre- heat oven to 350.F Mix crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
2. pour condensed milk over crust; top with layers of remaining ingredients. Press nuts lightely into coconut and chocolate layers to secure.
3. bake 30 minutes or until lightely browned. Immediately run knife around edge of pan to loosen dessert from sides of pan. Cool dessert completely before cutting into bars.

tips:
you can also add you fav nuts instead of pecans. Also, some butterscotch chips would be yummy!

Are You Living In the Rolling Hills Country Club Area and looking to sell?

We have a very serious and all cash buyer who is looking to purchase in the Rolling Hills Country Club area. Currently, there is nothing on the amrket that suits their needs. If you are thinking of selling now please contact me t0o set up a showing.

I can be reached at 310-944-5554 or any other contact on my blog profile.

Thank You,

The Inman Team!