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 News and Views
  http://frontlinethoughts.com/gateway.htm - John Mauldin's 'Thoughts from the Frontline'. This is an excellent newsletter about market trends, based on solid research. Want to know what is on the horizon? Get the newsletter, an often contrarian view but a great guide. John Mauldin is president of Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor.
  CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's career site for executives, professionals and managers, offers a wealth of information, tools and job postings to help you manage your career.
  Financial Times -- Great international coverage. If you don't know about FT, take a look!
  We trust you will find Investment Tools data and charts interesting and useful for making the successful investment decisions that build wealth.
  Real Estate Journal Online: From the Wall Street Journal, this is one of the best sources for real estate news for both clients and Realtors.
  'Red Guy in a Blue State': One of the finest real estate blogs that I've seen.
  This site is run by Tax Analysts, a non-profit publisher, has both breaking news and historical material.
  The Big Picture is an economics blog with straight market commentary with a range of often interesting targets. Look for the eye-catching charts and graphics.
  The Conference Board: Publishers of leading economic indicator data and primary source for important economic data
  The TaxProf Blog compiles the latest tax news articles, legislation, academic papers and updates from other tax blogs. Contains links to state, federal, and international tax information and even has a section called 'Celebrity Tax Lore' which links to stories on the 'tax issues of the rich and famous.' Who knew that you would find it here?
  The Wall Street Journal Online. The world's financial journal of record.
  Stratfor: Predictive, Insightful, Global Intelligence. With an unrivaled blend of strategic and tactical expertise, Stratfor specializes in providing situational awareness, focused insight and actionable intelligence in the areas of geopolitics, security and public policy to help our clients prepare for uncertainties and take action for maximizing results.
 Real Estate Resources
  BizQuest is a marketplace of 1000s of businesses for sale and includes resources for buying a business or selling your business online.
  California Association of Realtors. Lots of information for the home buyer, home seller, and investor.
  Cascade Capital Services - We create custom sales options for Note Sellers.
  California Market Trends from the California Association of Realtors. This is a publicly-accessible site that provides articles of our market trends based on hard data. Additional information is available by calling or emailing Ray Kutylo
  Change of address by email with the US Postal Service
  http://www.coastalcredit.com - Coastal Credit Bureau Credit Reports and Information Services
  What's happening with NYC real estate! 'Curbed' deflates real estate hype! This blog is updated 6x/day, pokes fun at brokers' hyperbole, includes mainstream articles, and has BubbleWatch too!
  Fast Facts from Fidelity National Title Company and Kathleen Ahearn. A great site for all kinds of title and tax information. See also Kathleen's site at kathleenahearn.net
  Mobile Notary Service, Kim Pape, Certified Notary Signing Agent, Member of the National Notary Association, 661-212-2032
  Moving Resources. Find a moving company, packing, etc.
  National Association of Realtors
  Newhall Land. What's going on in development in the local area. Check out the major developer's site.
  Realty Check by Diana Olick of CNBC: Hey Diana, I like your real estate reports! Check out her Blog and watch the most recent videos.
  The Realtors' Code of Ethics
  Southland Regional Assn of Realtors (SRAR) 7232 Balboa Bl. Van Nuys, CA 91406 Bus: (818) 786-2110
  State of California Department of Real Estate
  The Slatin Report covers commercial real estate with all-original commentary and analysis. The sober alternative to Curbed.
 Catering
  An Affaire Extraordinaire Catering, SCV, 661-254-7684
  Be a Guest At Your Own Party: Elegant Catering, 800-499-1433
  Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant, 19565 Parthenia St. Northridge 818-886-5679
  Cruising Cuisine Catering, 661-430-0150
  de ja Food Catering, 661-254-4115
  Dink's Deli & Bagel Bakery, Granary Square, 25860 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661-284-6057
  Green Acres Farm Market & Catering, Simi, 818-340-1844
  LA-Trends Gourmet Catering, 661-251-7560
 Local Food & Drink
  Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, Town Center, 26940 Theater Drive, Santa Clarita, 661.253.1900
  CAVI cusina italiana : 23754 Lyons Ave. Newhall in Valencia Lyons Plaza at the corner of Peachland, 254-2475
  Formerly Java N Jazz... now part of the Coffee Kiosk chain. Used to be the best coffee in Santa Clarita. Now? Who knows? Too bad... used to be a great place to hang out. Town Center Drive, Valencia.
  Jill's Cake Creations - Occasions & weddings. When you want something really special, call Jill. On San Fernando Road and Bouquet Junction near IHOP.
  Le Chene - If you've never gone, treat yourself and someone you love. 12625 Sierra Hwy towards Agua Dulce. 2514315
  Rosario Grill: This hole-in-the-wall eatery is a rare find of authentic Mexican/Peruvian food. Tasty and inexpensive! 19425 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. 661-251-2732
  Route 66 Classic Grill: Burgers, Shakes, and Rock n Roll. 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country 661-298-1494
  Salt Creek Grill: Town Center Drive in Valencia. Wonderful place for a great meal with friends.
  Vincenzo's Pizza - Voted Best Pizza in SCV by everyone I know. NEWHALL: 24504 1/2 Lyons Ave, 259-6733 - SAUGUS: 28048 Bouquet Cyn Rd, 296-9119 - AGUA DULCE: 33323 N. Agua Dulce Cyn Rd, 268-8833
  http://www.woodranch.com/loc_valencia.html - Wood Ranch Restaurant in Valencia - Stylish American cuisine. Reservations for 8 or more. 222-9494. Menu is online!
  Link Partners
  the ABC's of Real Estate - a consumer information web site loaded with real estate and mortgage information and tools, located at www.realestateabc.com.
 Searching for...
  Http://www.amazon.com - Books! A great place to buy books, music, and DVD's.
  Contractors and Home Services! The best link is right here at SCV Home Team.com
  Http://www.google.com - Google... a great search engine!
  How To Do Just About Anything. Yes, you will find some amazing stuff on this site.
  Keller Williams VIP Properties in Valencia, CA. There is even more information here for buyers and sellers of real estate!
  Local Community Links: Entertainment, Schools, Places to go, Historical Sites, Utility phone numbers, and various services. Check it out! If you live in or moving to the Santa Clarita, Antelope, or San Fernando Valleys, you will like this resource!
  Http://www.mapquest.com - Maps! Helpful driving directions!
  Http://movies.yahoo.com - Movies! Just enter your zip code and get movie times, locations, reviews, and more!!!!
 The Final Word... Reference
  Annenberg Politcal Fact Check: Got a political question that everyone has put a spin on? Facts, only the facts.
  Dictionary, Thesaurus & other reference tools