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Frank Spatuzzi An American Hero and Long Time Friend Past Away Today.

Weichman Realtors — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:50:54 +0000

I lost a close friend today that has been like a 2nd father to me for the past 39 years. He was a true American and a wounded Coast Guard Vet in World War II. Rest in peace my friend and golf buddy.

I will always love you!

Larry Weichman

Enforcement Agencies Continue To Fight Loan Modification, Mortgage Relief, and Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Weichman Realtors — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:19:03 +0000

Enforcement Agencies Continue To Fight Loan Modification, Mortgage Relief, and Foreclosure Rescue Scams Consumers warned not to pay upfront fees, and victims urged to file complaints!

SACRAMENTO – The California State Department of Real Estate (DRE) and other law enforcement agencies have alerted and continue to warn consumers to be wary of promises for loan modification, mortgage relief, and foreclosure rescue as scammers continue to prey on vulnerable, financially stressed homeowners. The DRE, whose mission is to protect the public interests in real estate matters, continues to file scores of actions against individuals and entities illegally offering loan modification and mortgage relief services. The most typical scam involves the assurance of a loan modification in exchange for an upfront fee (which is illegal under California law), but once the fee is paid, little or nothing is done to obtain a loan modification.

Since 2009, the DRE has filed over 1,100 administrative actions against loan modification scammers. The typical action involves the issuance of a Desist and Refrain Order to an unscrupulous operator ordering the stoppage of illegal activities, including the illegal collection of advance fees. However, in many instances an administrative order is insufficient to stop the illegal activity or the violations are so egregious that harsher action is necessary.

“It is imperative that law enforcement and administrative agencies work together to ensure consumers get the protection they deserve in these tough economic times” stated Barbara Bigby, DRE’s acting Real Estate Commissioner.

In this regard, the DRE commends the recent announcement by the California Attorney General (AG) of the arrests of Christopher Fox and Curtis Melone who operated Green Credit Solutions Inc. Green Credit Solutions Inc. is accused of collecting millions of dollars in illegal advance fees for loan modification services that were not performed. The DRE had previously filed actions against Fox and Green Credit Solutions Inc. that resulted in the surrender of the real estate licenses of Green Credit and Fox. At the conclusion of DRE’s case, the DRE investigators provided support to the AG in connection with their criminal case to ensure these scammers are subjected to more than just an administrative order.

In addition, recent actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission imposing million dollar judgments against Aminullah Sarpas, Damon Carriger and Macie Bain, all of whom had previously been issued Desist and Refrain Orders by the DRE for the illegal collection of advance fees, will help curb future abuses.

While multi-prong attacks and cross jurisdictional cooperation by administrative and law enforcement agencies help to protect consumers, consumer education is the real key to stopping the abuses. The following practical advice can help consumers from falling victim to a scam:

• Never pay an upfront fee for loan modification services. Such fees are illegal.

• Watch out for promises of guaranteed success. No one can promise that a loan modification will be successful.

• Ask questions, get referrals from people you know and trust, and always remember the following: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is not true.

•Contact a HUD-approved counseling agency that can provide loan modification services for free.

• If you have been a victim of a loan modification scam, report it to the DRE, the FTC and the Attorney General.

For more information about loan modifications and related scams, and other mortgage relief and foreclosure rescue frauds, the DRE and its programs, visit www.dre.ca.gov. For information from the California Attorney General, visit

http://oag.ca.gov/. For information from the FTC, visit https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). For HUD-approved counseling agencies, visit www.hud.gov.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,”the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate”. Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CAfor the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423

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Mesa Verde Coyote Sighting, Costa Mesa California

Weichman Realtors — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:25:11 +0000

Costa Mesa, CA Dec. 15, 2011

Diane — Just received this email from my neighbor with interesting info on a coyote in Mesa Verde. –Emily

From William

Saw a very large coyote during my nightly walk Tuesday night at about 10:pm on Mesa Verde. He was on the median in the center of the road in front of the Christian Science Reading room near Serang Pl and Mesa Verde. I started clapping my hands and I chased him till he went into the sidewalk cut thru at Minorca Pl. As I got there he was gone. I have seen this same coyote several times on Mesa Verde mostly between Java and Club House Rd. He is not the least bit afraid and is very large.

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Costa Mesa Chamber is a Great Resource for Local Business Owners

Weichman Realtors — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:12:46 +0000

The Costa Mesa Chamber is a great resource for local business owners to help expand contacts in the city of Costa Mesa. Also if need be Ed Fawcett is a great resource for you if issues come up with City Hall! Our firms have been a member of the chamber since the mid 1970′s!

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Fun Christmas Tree Facts

Weichman Realtors — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:38:38 +0000

Fun Christmas Tree Facts

Many belive Martin Luther was the first to add candles to a tree.
Germany is credited with starting the tradition back in the 16th century.
Christmas trees remove dust and pollen from the air and take approximately seven years to mature.
During the years from 1887 to 1933, a fishing schooner called the ‘Christmas Ship’ used to sell spruce trees from Michigan to Chicagoans.
Evergreen trees were used to celebrate the onset of winter, even before the birth of Christ.
Christmas tree was decorated for the first time in Riga (Latvia), in the year 1510.
In 1963, the National Christmas Tree was not lighted until December 22nd, because the national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy stretched on till that day.
In the year 1979, only the top of the National Christmas Tree was lighted in the US, in the honor of the American hostages in Iran.
Large stores started putting up illuminated Christmas trees in the year 1900 only.
Mark Carr of New York started first Christmas tree retail lot in the United States, in 1851.
National Christmas Tree Association gives a Christmas tree to the President and first family of US every year.
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House was started by President Coolidge in 1923.
Scotch pine, Douglas fir, Noble fir, Fraser fir, Virginia pine, Balsam fir and White pine are the most popular Christmas trees.
Teddy Roosevelt had banned the Christmas tree from the White House because of environmental reasons.
The commercial sale of Christmas trees started in the United States around the year 1850.
The first Christmas tree was placed in the White House in 1856, by the 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce.
The tradition of an official Chicago Christmas tree dates back to 1913, when the first official tree was lit by Mayor Carter H. Harrison in Grant Park.
The tradition of using small candles to light a Christmas tree dates back to the mid-17th century.
There are more than 21,000 growers of Christmas tree and more than 12,000 cut-your-own-tree farms in the US.

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6 Need to Know Tips About Holiday Lights

Weichman Realtors — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:54:36 +0000

LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips

LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you. Read

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Real Estate Sales Associate! Semi Private Office Space Available For Positive Minded Agent!

Weichman Realtors — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:13:20 +0000

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Top Costa Mesa Real Estate Office seeks sales associate for an office that is agent driven and not broker driven! At Weichman Realtors it is about you and not just one agent. We offer a progressive commission split based on your sales background

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Company Name:	Weichman Realtors
Industry:	Real Estate
Employee Type:	Contractor
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Required Education:	High School
Required Experience (Yrs.):	2 years
Expected Travel:	75%
Posted Date:	Mon Jun 13, 2011

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Polar Express and Santa Letters! 2 Great Costa Mesa Events

Weichman Realtors — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:59:12 +0000

WEICHMAN REALTORS HOSTS 5th ANNUAL POLAR EXPRESS FAMILY EVENT

WITH SPOTLIGHT ON TOY DONATION CAMPAIGN WITH

COSTA MESA FIRE DEPARTMENT SANTA LETTERS

COSTA MESA, CA—Local real estate firm Weichman Associates-Realtors^® is hosting its 5th

Annual Polar Express family event on Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. This event, based on the popular family movie The Polar Express, was conceived as a way for Weichman Realtors founders Larry Weichman and Kurt Galitski to connect with their fellowCosta Mesa residents and say thank you for years of welcome support.

This year Weichman and Galitski have joined forces with the Costa Mesa Fire Department’s Santa Letters program to raise awareness for the need for toys this holiday season. Participants in this year’s Polar Express event will be asked to bring an unwrapped gift or gift card valued at $10.00. Donations are not required to take part in the event but are greatly appreciated.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this endeavor,” said Vice President and co-founder of Weichman Associates-Realtors, Kurt Galitski. “We have a real compassion for kids in need here inCosta Mesa. This toy drive ensure that these children get something to smile about on Christmas Day.” Galitski also added “Larry and I are also very honored to work alongside another organization we have long admired, the Costa Mesa Fire Department.”

All toys are distributed in Costa Mesago through the Fire Department located 2300 PlacentiaAve in Costa Mesa. Unwrapped toys for infants through 18 years and gift cards in $10, $15, or $20 denominations are collected.

Weichman and their staff will be hosting The Polar Express from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Goat Hill Junction- 2480 Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa. They invite all area families to the event to so they can enjoy spending time with Santa Claus and his Elves. Also featured at this event will be many FREE activities including the train ride, pictures with Santa, a coloring contest, face painting, fire apparatus and much more. Reservations are encouraged. Please RSVP by calling the Weichman Polar Express Hotline at 714.444.4663 ext. 101. The Costa Mesa Fire Department will collect toys through December 21 at 2300 Placentia fire station, for more information contact Todd Palombo at 949-933-2802 or E-mail: firetiki@gmail.com

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Charming Distinction in Costa Mesa California

Weichman Realtors — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:18:36 +0000

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Charming Distinction in Costa Mesa California

A tempting find on a quiet street. Happiness prevails in this updated Ranch-style. Ideal features offered here include comforts and conveniences like these: patio, two-car garage and airy interior. Move into the spring-time freshness of a newly painted interior that gives a bright feeling to this home. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Master suite, comfortable large bedrooms. Fencing. Anticipate the best!

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