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Coldwell Banker Hosts “Be The Match Registry” Donor Drive

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Chances are you know one of the over 10,000 people who have been affected each year with life threatening diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma for which a marrow or cord blood transplant could cure. Unfortunately, 70 percent of those patients do not have a matching donor in their family. Their best or only hope of a cure is a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor or cord blood unit. That is where the “Be The Match Registry” comes in to help.

How easy is it to join the Registry? All it takes is a few minutes to fill out some forms, take a swab of your cheek and to commit your time. The ideal candidate is between the ages of 18-60 and in fairly good health. If you are interested in making a bigger commitment, there are plenty of opportunities to donate your time and of course monetary donations are always welcome.

To learn more about the Registry, the donation process, some of the misconceptions of the donation process, how to volunteer or make a monetary donation, visit www.BeTheMatch.org or contact Shelley Baker at 714.296.8479 or by e-mail at sbaker@nmdp.org.

Be the Match Registry Donor Drive
April 6, 2010 | 12-3pm | 140 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100
The Be The Match Registry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an opportunity for all
patients to receive the bone marrow transplant they need, when they need it.

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“One Warm Coat Drive” a Success for Coldwell Banker Office

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and our associates continue in our year-round commitment in serving the community and those in need. The Coldwell Banker Laguna Niguel and Dana Point/San Clemente offices, in conjunction with the Orange County Social Services Department, completed their third annual “One Warm Coat Drive.” “One Warm Coat” is a community service effort assisting in the collection of clean, reusable coats and jackets for donation to local individuals free of charge.

Coats of all sizes were collected over a one-month period. According to Carole Sharp, Coldwell Banker Laguna Niguel sales associate and one of the organizers of the drive, “Helping those in need is one of the most important things we can do, especially for children.” This year’s drive yielded nearly 500 coats and jackets. “No one should have to go without such a basic necessity as a coat,” says Sandra Deering, Branch Manager for both offices.

“Each year the community gets more generous. In 2008, we collected about 100 coats and jackets. In 2009, we collected 350 coats that were distributed within two days.

This year we’d like to thank everyone for an even greater response from our sales associates and community members.” While the “One Warm Coat Drive” is done for this year, you can still help those in need by helping us raise funds for Haiti through our parent company’s charitable foundation. The Realogy Charitable Foundation* is 75 percent of the way to its goal of raising $100,000 to support the victims of the Haiti earthquake. To donate to the American Red Cross International Response Fund through the Realogy Charitable Foundation, please visit http://www.events.org/realogycares. Thank you for the support you have given Coldwell Banker over the years. We continue to strive to improve our communities and provide you with the highest level of service.

Please visit www.OCViewOnline.com to learn more about our company and find your next perfect place.

*The Realogy Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the philanthropic and volunteer activities of Realogy Corporation and its family of companies. The Foundation is incorporated in Delaware and its tax ID is 20-0755090.

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Realogy Announces Campaign to Help Haiti Relief Efforts

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I hope that this message finds you and yours in good health and safety. While the recent Southern California storms have been destructive in their own nature, Coldwell Banker and our associates have been focusing our attention to another region of the world in dire need.

On January 20th, Realogy Corporation, Coldwell Banker - NRT’s parent company, announced a campaign to raise funds through the Realogy Charitable Foundation to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th. The Realogy Charitable Foundation will distribute all funds raised by employees, franchisees, sales associates, vendors, partners, friends of Realogy and the public directly to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

The Realogy Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the philanthropic and volunteer activities of Realogy Corporation and its family of companies. The Foundation is incorporated in Delaware and its tax ID is 20-0755090.

To donate to the American Red Cross International Response Fund through the Realogy Charitable Foundation, please visit http://www.events.org/realogycares.

This portal is a secure online donation system that allows any individual to use a credit card/debit card or electronic check. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law, and individuals should consult their tax professional to determine the amount they can claim as a tax-deductible contribution.

 

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Coldwell Bankers Thanks Those Who Have Helped

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I would like to thank all of those who have contributed to the great success Coldwell Banker experienced in 2009. From our wonderful staff, motivated agents and to you, our clients and readers of View magazine, I thank you all for your contributions to a successful 2009. While this year has not been without its serious challenges for the real estate industry, Coldwell Banker continues to be a real estate leader in Orange County, Southern California and beyond.

Part of being a leader is setting a good example. This year, Coldwell Banker offices in Orange County have been hosting food drives for various charities. While many of those programs have completed gathering food for Thanksgiving, it is not too late for you to donate food, your time or money to such wonderful charities as the Second Harvest Food Bank, Orange County Rescue Mission and the We Give Thanks Foundation.

Please take a moment this Thanksgiving to remember those less fortunate and give thanks for what you are fortunate to have.

Whether you can donate your time, food or money here is a list of various charities and their Web sites for you to consider.

Second Harvest Food Bank, www.feedoc.org. Orange County Rescue Mission, www.rescuemission.org. Toys for Tots, www.octoysfortots.org. Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyoc.org. We Give Thanks Foundation, www.wegivethanksfoundation.org. CASA of OC, www.casaoc.org.

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Support American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” this Weekend

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

This column is usually dedicated to updating you about our passion: real estate. Today, we want to share with you another passion of ours … being involved with our communities and residents.

This weekend, an amazing event will take place in Lake Forest and thousands of communities throughout the world. The American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life” represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated. “Relay For Life” is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity and is a 24-hour event in which teams are organized to take turns walking a track to raise much needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

The event brings together more than 3.5 million people and has raised over 2 billion dollars since first held in 1985. The event begins with a “Survivor’s Lap” in which cancer survivors take a victory lap around the track.

In 2004, I had been diagnosed with lung cancer, underwent chemo therapy and had one lung removed. During my hospital stay, I received a phone call from a friend and fellow REALTOR® telling me about the “Relay For Life,” to be held the following day. I was being released that day and told my friend I would love to stop by on my way home to walk my victory lap. My wife was not sure about this, but relented and drove us to the event. With some help, I got to the track and walked that lap. It is, to this day, one of the most memorable events of my life. The outpouring of support from the people that attend is overwhelming.

We all are affected by this disease in one way or another, whether it’s a friend, relative or ourselves, this disease has no boundaries. This year, millions more will be touched by cancer and it seems no one is exempt.

On behalf of all of us at Coldwell Banker, we want to thank all of the volunteers who freely give “personal time,” a very precious gift, to support this cause!

We would like to invite everyone to come by and walk a lap.

Rick Jenkins A Survivor For more information or to donate, please visit www.relayforlife.org or www.cancer.org.

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Real Estate Remains Hot in Orange County

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Summer may be halfway over already but the Orange County real estate market is still heating up. Home sales are rising across the country and here in the western states sales of new homes are twice the national average[1]. Local home prices may be lower than they were several years ago, but that is already beginning to turn around. In Orange County, the median home price is currently 14% higher than the bottom hit in January of this year[2]. Furthermore, while real estate sales are significantly up from a year ago, the percentage of sales made up of distressed properties is steadily decreasing month to month[3].

All of these indicators suggest that our local real estate market is well on the road to recovery. The Case-Shiller home price index predicts that property values in California will rise more than 5% during 2010, compared to a national average of 2%[4]. If the market continues its pace, by this time next year California will have the fastest growing real estate industry in the country. As home to some of the state’s most desirable communities, Orange County is sure to be leading the way as home sales rebound.

Now may be the best time to buy, before prices continue to rise and inventories diminishing. Don’t let opportunity pass you by. Visit www.OCViewOnline.com today and find your next home. A Coldwell Banker real estate professional will be happy to help you find the perfect place to call your own. Contact your local Coldwell Banker Orange County office today and find out what we can do to make your dreams come true.

[1] “New-home sales surge twice as strong in the West.” July 27, 2009 by Mark Harden. Denver Business Journal. http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/07/27/daily4.html?ana=from_rss

[2] “O.C. median home price $50,000 off bottom.” July 24, 2009. OC Register online. http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/24/oc-median-home-price-50000-off-bottom/30695/

[3] “Is nightmare for O.C. broker sales over?” July 25, 2009. OC Register online. http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/25/is-nightmare-for-oc-broker-sales-over/30115/

[4] “Calif. seen hottest U.S. home market in 2010.” July 27, 2009. OC Register online. http://lansner.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/27/california-hot-housing/30729/

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Coldwell Banker Hosts Fundraiser for CASA

Friday, July 10th, 2009

4th of July is over, summer is in full swing, beaches are full and tourists from all over the world are enjoying a wonderful summer in Southern California. With each day filled with entertainment and activities, Coldwell Banker wants you to remember that there are those less fortunate who still need our attention. Coldwell Banker is a proud sponsor of CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA is dedicated to providing quality intervention and advocacy services for abused, abandoned and neglected children going through the Orange County court system. Scheduled on July 18th at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club located on the water in Corona del Mar, CASA, along with Coldwell Banker, will be hosting a Bahaman style casino, auction, dinner and dancing event entirely to benefit the kids of CASA.

For more information about this event, please contact CASA of Orange County at 714.619.5141. We hope that this summer, with all the special activities and events in California, that you support children going through the Orange County court system. Some of the proceeds go to school supplies, backpacks, clothes and other necessities that are so badly needed by these children. And, with budget cuts in our state, these items are only available through the generous donations of families and individuals like you. If you cannot make it to the event, please visit www.casaoc.org and click on “Make A Donation.”

Thank you for your generous donations.

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