Hi, I know it has been awhile. I have have been caring for my elder step mother until her passing this last May, 2012. Since then it has been the clean up and distribution of all of her personal effects. It was a painful 6 years with the last one being the most difficult. She had diabetes along with dementia and then developed pancreatic cancer. With the worst of it behind me I can now refocus on my clients and business. Today I have two issues I wish to discuss. 1) First item is for anyone that has sent contact information to me via this site. It seems that this function has not forwarded all of the information provided so there was no response from me. For this I apologize and ask that any future contact be done directly through my email Cheryl@CalSunProp.com. Let me know how I an assist you and I will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible. 2) Second item is Mobile Home Residency Laws (MHRL). Anyone living in a Mobile or Manufactured home in California should be provided a copy of the Mobile Home Residency Laws every year by the Park Ownership. This publication is a list of California Civil Codes and the homeowners rights when they rent the land their home sets on. The reason I bring this topic up at this time is because I just completed a three month process fighting a park ownership for an 82 year old widow who needed to sell her 1977 Mobile Home and was told by Management that due to the homes age the home could only be pulled out and replaced with a new one. Due to her limited funds the park kindly offered to pay her $8,000 to take the home for her. This is standard procedure within this park. This park is located in Orange County and is a 55+ park. It has replaced the bulk of older homes using this policy. What the resident or residents family didn't realize is that this is a violation of California Civil Code #798.73. This cc#798.73 states that age is not a factor for removal. This home recently had a new roof, all new copper plumbing, new dual pane windows and new a/c, and was not in disrepair. The MHRL state the home must be in a 'significantly run-down condition or disrepair, as determined by the general condition of the mobile home and its acceptability to the health and safety of the occupants and to the public exclusively of its age.' Most older residents and/or family members are not aware of this law. Upon further research it was brought to my attention that should a transaction such as offered by this management come to a completed sale back then the park ownership/management could be held liable for Elder Financial Abuse should the abused opt to prosecute. (This problem is not limited to 55+ parks only.) This is something that the resident must fight for as this type of management will present a reasonable case making it too good an offer to pass up or recapping that this was in your lease agreement when signed, etc. Should you have any questions you can view the Mobile Home Residency Laws on the California Department of Housing website. The result of this effort was successful for the 82 year old resident as escrow just closed last week. Please protect yourself, know your rights. Realize should the home be in an unsafe state of disrepair then this civil code will not apply. Be open to the homes condition. Should you have any questions please review the MHRL or contact myself or a Mobile Home Attorney.

Hoppy Holidays

This is the time of giving and rediscovering that "heart" that we had put away throughout this past year. It reminds us how much we cherish our family and friends and what a magical time it is. As the midwest and eastern seaboard enjoys the more typically portrayed holiday weather those of us in sunny southern California enjoy in our own way. So I wish to take this time to wish everyone a Beautiful and Loved holiday season. No matter what you religion or belief may the season and coming year bring you peace, love, safety and success. May we all stay close to family and realize the love that is out there for each and everyone.

I will be spending Christmas with my family and am looking forward to a healthier and more prosperous year for us all. As we struggle in our current economic situation we need to stay strong, directed and determined with faith for recovery.

I also wish to thank all of my past, current and future clients for their faith in me and allowing me to work with them through their journey of home sale or purchase. I have made a lot of wonderful new friends through these last years that has continued long after our business was completed. Thank you, also, for that.

Stay safe and may we all live long and wise. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Cheryl, Your friend and Realtor/Broker

Welcome

I wish to thank you for checking out my website and for your patience while it is undergoing its new face lift. Stay tuned as there is more to come.

As you may know I am an independent Broker who prides myself in going above and beyond in personal service to my clients. I tailor my services to each of my clients individual needs and will work with them to find a solution to problems they may encounter with their purchase or sale. We will become more than just business associates, we will become friends during and often long after the transaction is completed.

There is much to know and learn about Real Estate with it's many variables, especially in today's market, so working with a "Realtor" is strongly recommended. There are unique situations out there and many common ones shared by us all so lets sit down and talk about your wants, desires and needs to see what is the best approach for us to take to get you to your goals.

I offer full service and will assist, co-ordinate and guide you through your transaction from the preparation through and after the close. I offer my education and experience and a strong desire to be the best that I can be offering honesty and integrity in every function of my job and life.

Please follow my blog for updates and information that you may find helpful now or in the future. I deal in Single Family Homes, Condos, Resale Mobile Homes, Property Management (and more) and can direct you to lenders, Title, Escrow and other support services that might be needed. I am a member of the Orange County Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Multiple Listing Services, National Notary Association (Doc Signing Screened) and certified as a Senior Real Estate Specialist by C.A.R.

I look forward to an ongoing relationship with all of my clients and referrals. Thank You for your continued support. Call or email me with any concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.

Your "Realtor" Broker, Cheryl