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Royal Canyon Property Owners AssociationP.O. Box 9082Glendale, CA 91226-0082
PRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDGLENDALE, CAPERMIT NO. 135
Koichi Mori ofMori Teppan Grill with
Leanne ReynoldsPresident , RCPOA
at Board Christmas Party
January 2014The Sentinel is
published triannually.
Lyn FosterRCPOA Sentinel Editor
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTSRCPOA ANNUAL MEETING & BRUNCH
Saturday, Feb 1st Oakmont Country Club
3100 Country Club Drive
10:30 AM Social - 11:00 AM Brunch11:30 AM Business Meeting
Featured Speaker: Police Chief Robert Castro
RSVP : Cheryl Frees-Yvega by Jan. 28 at 818-484-6703or on enclosed form or online at rcpoa.net
www.rcpoa.net
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Happy New Year !
Your homeowner association has terrific events planned for this New Year. By participating, you can meet many of your neighbors and keep up-to-date on city issues. It’s easy to keep informed of the dates of our events by going to our web site rcpoa.net, signing up for Nextdoor.com (Royal and Greenbriar Canyons) or providing your email address when you send in your membership dues.
Your association focuses on the safety of our neighborhood as well as social events to foster community spirit. Traffic calming, Neighbor-hood Watch and residential development are just a few of the important topics constantly considered by the RCPOA Board. We are pleased to announce that our new Chief of Police, Robert Castro, will speak at our Annual Membership Meeting and Brunch on Saturday, February 1. Reservations are required since this event is held at a country club and includes a
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Summer Social and DinnerOur 2013 Summer Social and Dinner was held in a magical setting ... the hilltop home of Art and Paula Devine on Benowe Scotia Road. The featured drink was the Benowe Bellini. Balmy breezes, panoramic views, delicious food, great hosts, great neighbors and plenty of wine helped make it an evening to remember. (This fun even will be hard to top, but we plan to have another in 2014 ... in a surprise location. Stay tuned.)
OFFICERSPresident, Neighborhood Issues & Projects Committee Co-ChairLeanne Reynolds 818-244-9766 E-Mail: [email protected]
Vice President & Membership Committee Co-ChairWendy Myers 818-241-9154E-Mail: [email protected]
Secretary Armine Perian 818-547-0355E-Mail: [email protected]
Treasurer & GHCC RepresentativeRichard Lee 818-247-5553E-Mail: [email protected]
COMMITTEES
Social Committee Chair, Summer Picnic Committee Co-ChairCheryl Frees-Yvega 818-484-6703E-Mail: [email protected]
Interest Group Committee ChairStephanie Schus 818-550-8100E-Mail: [email protected]
Nominating Committee ChairJohn R. Wolff 818-547-6818E-Mail: [email protected]
National Night Out Committee Co-ChairBruce Hinckley 818-244-9183E-Mail: [email protected]
Membership Committee Co-Chair, National Night Out Committee Co-ChairBeth Volpe [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Lyn Foster 818-241-7436 E-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]
WebmasterTodd Yvega 818-243-3326E-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]
Directors-At-LargeArmine Hacopian 818-543-7232
RCPOA Website: rcpoa.netRCPOA E-Mail: [email protected]
delicious brunch. Use the flyer inside this news-letter and mail your check or go to our website rcpoa.net and use a credit card to reserve your place this year. RCPOA Board Members are all residents of our neighborhood who volunteer to work on our events and important issues. Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested in assisting our Board Members on any of our great programs. I want to give a special thank you to Board Member Lyn Foster for her many years of service as our graphic designer. Lyn designs this newsletter and all graphics for our events.
A very fond farewell to two of our former RCPOA presidents, Helena Seltzer and Dick Cross, who recently passed away. They will both be remembered for their passion for our neighborhood and their contributions to make it into one of the best residential areas of Glendale.
President, RCPOA
HOUSING FORECAST 2014Rising Sales and Prices
By Leanne Reynolds
ACTIVE
E
RCPOA Efforts and City Response Increase
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
In MemoriamPast President Richard Cross
Dick Cross (shown above with his beloved wife of 56 years, Susie, who predeceased him) passed away on 12/19/13. He is survived by his sons John and Paul Cross and his daughter, Carolyn Suttle.
Past President Helena SeltzerHelena was a f o u n d i n g member of RCPOA and stayed very active in our organization. Her children wrote: “She valued her
friendships made over her 66 years ‘in the ’hood.’ ... Thank you for all the years of joy that you brought to Mom through her interaction with [RCPOA].” She is survived by her children Pam, Bryan, Sheree and Wendy.
In 2013, the housing recovery was a welcome bright spot for the economy. Here are several projections by housing experts for 2014:
1. More homes will be available for Sale. Low inventory in 2013 took a bite out of homes sold. Realtor.com notes that the inventory (homes available for purchase) shortage began to soften last Febru-ary. According to the California Association of Realtors, first-time home buyers will enter the market after a period of tough competition from investors.
2. Mortgage rates will rise. Online real estate database Zillow predicts rates will hit 5% by the end of 2014-well up from the 4�s and 3�s of late, but still well within normal levels.
3. Home buying will be less frenzied. During the bust, investors bought as many as one out of every five homes in America, according to online real estate brokerage Redfin. The perfect storm of increased inventory, higher prices, and fewer foreclosures means that investors are stepping out of the buying market, giving way for regular folks. Add to that the loosening credit rules, and the housing buy market begins to look more normal.
4. Home Lending
Rising interest rales means lenders’ refinancing business will dwindle, forcing them to compete for home loans by loosening lender standards. But lending standards have been very tough, so qualifying for a home loan is still serious business.
5. Continued Increase in Home Values
The short housing supply in 2013 drove rapid price increases. With increased consumer confidence in the economy, buying demand from true buyers and some loosening of credit restrictions, prices are heading higher in 2014.
Many of you may have noticed that certain traffic improvements have been completed at and near the intersections of Royal Blvd., Arboles Dr. and Princes Dr. Coming downhill (southbound) on Royal, a STOP AHEAD legend has been added on the pavement before Princes Dr. The STOP pavement legend and stop limit line have been relocated closer to the intersection at Princes Dr. Tree branches have been trimmed adjacent to the STOP sign on the west side of Royal Blvd. north of Princes. Now people entering Royal from Princes can more easily see vehicles at the stop sign to their left. A 4”-wide white edge of travel way stripe has also been added on Royal between Majestic and Mountain to define the travel lane.
A traffic volume and speed count for Greenbriar Rd. was completed in September showing nothing excep-tional, so no remedial changes are anticipated on that street. Condi-tions will continue to be monitored.
SAVE A TREE and $$Get the Sentinel via Email
We are now offering the RCPOA
newsletter via email (for those
whose emails we have) as well as
mailing copies to all 680 house-
holds in our area. We can save trees
and money (printing and postage) if
households opt to receive it by
email only. Any savings we realize
can be put to good use making our
events even better than ever.
If you would like to receive your
newsletters by email only, please
send an email to that effect to:
For the past 3 years, RCPOA-supported Interest Groups have been bringing residents together based on shared interests. Cooking, gardening and books are the interests on which various groups are currently based. Dogs will be the common interest for a new group in the coming year.
The Gardening Group visits neighborhood gardens, as well as nearby public ones, helps solve members’ land-scape challenges and exchanges growing tips. Begin-ner to expert gardeners welcome. Meetings are the 1st Saturday of every month, except for the hot months of July – September.
The Book Discussion Group, which generally meets every 6 weeks on a weekday at 7:30, is scheduled to
discuss its 18th book next month. The group tries to alternate between fiction and non-fiction books, based on recommendations from members.
The appeal of a cooking group was strong enough to produce two cooking groups: a gourmet group with equal interest in epicurean dishes and wine pairing and a more informal, eclectic group with its focus on food.
For further details about any of our Inter-est Groups, check our website rcpoa.net under Neighborhood/Interest Groups and under Membership & Events/Calendar of Events.
One participant said: “It’s been great to discover so many good friends close by - people I never knew before meeting them through these groups.”
RCPOA INTEREST GROUPSFun and Always Interesting
Are You a Parent or Grandparent Looking for
Family Activities in Glendale?
If so, contact Gina Vadurro [email protected] to receive bi-monthly emails to find out what’s going on.
It’s Almost Time for Spring Cleaning.
Gain Space and $$$by Participating in the
2014 RCPOA Garage Sale!
Check out our website to keep abreast of preparations for our 2014 Garage Sale. Start putting aside in a designated place things you might want to sell . Former participants have been known to divest themselves of years of built-up, no-longer-userful-to-them accumulations of “stuff.” And, by doing so, they have actually acquired the space to park their cars in their garages! Plus ... their old “stuff” is magically turned into cash! You should try it. Your car(s) and your wallet will thank you.
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES FOR SALE - As of January 6, 2014ADDRESS BED BATH SQUARE SQ FT LISTING DAYS ON STATUS
ROOMS ROOMS FEET LOT PRICE MARKET1033 Alcalde Way 4 3 2,478 22,621 995,000$ 77 Active1539 Princes Dr 7 8 8,714 38,753 ######### 252 Active1659 Puebla Dr 3 2 2,210 23,287 ######### 91 Active
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES IN ESCROW OR SOLD SINCE August 8 , 2013(date since last RCPOA real estate update)
ADDRESS BED BATH SQUARE SQ FT SOLD DAYS ON STATUSROOMS ROOMS FEET LOT MARKET
1020 Alcalde Way 3 2 1,714 15,739 672,500$ 1 SOLD925 Chudleigh Lane 3 3 2,343 12,530 839,000$ 7 SOLD929 Chudleigh Lane 7 4 4,122 17,805 ######### 89 SOLD1361 Greenbriar Rd 3 3 2,340 11,547 830,000$ 71 SOLD1441 Greenbriar Rd 3 3 2,270 12,018 900,000$ 46 SOLD1617 Moreno Drive 6 4 3,488 9,614 ######### 8 SOLD1920 Las Flores 3 3 1,825 9,353 820,000$ 15 SOLD1516 Remah Vist Dr 3 3 Sq Ft not in MLS 17,805 ######### 52 SOLD1541 Remah Vista Dr 3 3 2,100 10,248 958,500$ 48 Back Up
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES EXPIRED OR CANCELLED SALES SINCE August 8, 20131730 Alamo Drive 2 2 1,448 8,793 740,000$ 52 Withdrawn
DOM = Toal number of days the home has been for sale Back Up Offer = Contingencies not yet removed Pending Sale = Contingencies removed from purchase offer Short Sale = Home w ill be sold for less than outstanding mortgagesExpired = Sales contract ended Hold = Sellers put sale on hold All Information taken fron Multiple Listing Service
HOUSING FORECAST 2014Rising Sales and Prices
By Leanne Reynolds
ACTIVE
E
RCPOA Efforts and City Response Increase
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
In MemoriamPast President Richard Cross
Dick Cross (shown above with his beloved wife of 56 years, Susie, who predeceased him) passed away on 12/19/13. He is survived by his sons John and Paul Cross and his daughter, Carolyn Suttle.
Past President Helena SeltzerHelena was a f o u n d i n g member of RCPOA and stayed very active in our organization. Her children wrote: “She valued her
friendships made over her 66 years ‘in the ’hood.’ ... Thank you for all the years of joy that you brought to Mom through her interaction with [RCPOA].” She is survived by her children Pam, Bryan, Sheree and Wendy.
In 2013, the housing recovery was a welcome bright spot for the economy. Here are several projections by housing experts for 2014:
1. More homes will be available for Sale. Low inventory in 2013 took a bite out of homes sold. Realtor.com notes that the inventory (homes available for purchase) shortage began to soften last Febru-ary. According to the California Association of Realtors, first-time home buyers will enter the market after a period of tough competition from investors.
2. Mortgage rates will rise. Online real estate database Zillow predicts rates will hit 5% by the end of 2014-well up from the 4�s and 3�s of late, but still well within normal levels.
3. Home buying will be less frenzied. During the bust, investors bought as many as one out of every five homes in America, according to online real estate brokerage Redfin. The perfect storm of increased inventory, higher prices, and fewer foreclosures means that investors are stepping out of the buying market, giving way for regular folks. Add to that the loosening credit rules, and the housing buy market begins to look more normal.
4. Home Lending
Rising interest rales means lenders’ refinancing business will dwindle, forcing them to compete for home loans by loosening lender standards. But lending standards have been very tough, so qualifying for a home loan is still serious business.
5. Continued Increase in Home Values
The short housing supply in 2013 drove rapid price increases. With increased consumer confidence in the economy, buying demand from true buyers and some loosening of credit restrictions, prices are heading higher in 2014.
Many of you may have noticed that certain traffic improvements have been completed at and near the intersections of Royal Blvd., Arboles Dr. and Princes Dr. Coming downhill (southbound) on Royal, a STOP AHEAD legend has been added on the pavement before Princes Dr. The STOP pavement legend and stop limit line have been relocated closer to the intersection at Princes Dr. Tree branches have been trimmed adjacent to the STOP sign on the west side of Royal Blvd. north of Princes. Now people entering Royal from Princes can more easily see vehicles at the stop sign to their left. A 4”-wide white edge of travel way stripe has also been added on Royal between Majestic and Mountain to define the travel lane.
A traffic volume and speed count for Greenbriar Rd. was completed in September showing nothing excep-tional, so no remedial changes are anticipated on that street. Condi-tions will continue to be monitored.
SAVE A TREE and $$Get the Sentinel via Email
We are now offering the RCPOA
newsletter via email (for those
whose emails we have) as well as
mailing copies to all 680 house-
holds in our area. We can save trees
and money (printing and postage) if
households opt to receive it by
email only. Any savings we realize
can be put to good use making our
events even better than ever.
If you would like to receive your
newsletters by email only, please
send an email to that effect to:
For the past 3 years, RCPOA-supported Interest Groups have been bringing residents together based on shared interests. Cooking, gardening and books are the interests on which various groups are currently based. Dogs will be the common interest for a new group in the coming year.
The Gardening Group visits neighborhood gardens, as well as nearby public ones, helps solve members’ land-scape challenges and exchanges growing tips. Begin-ner to expert gardeners welcome. Meetings are the 1st Saturday of every month, except for the hot months of July – September.
The Book Discussion Group, which generally meets every 6 weeks on a weekday at 7:30, is scheduled to
discuss its 18th book next month. The group tries to alternate between fiction and non-fiction books, based on recommendations from members.
The appeal of a cooking group was strong enough to produce two cooking groups: a gourmet group with equal interest in epicurean dishes and wine pairing and a more informal, eclectic group with its focus on food.
For further details about any of our Inter-est Groups, check our website rcpoa.net under Neighborhood/Interest Groups and under Membership & Events/Calendar of Events.
One participant said: “It’s been great to discover so many good friends close by - people I never knew before meeting them through these groups.”
RCPOA INTEREST GROUPSFun and Always Interesting
Are You a Parent or Grandparent Looking for
Family Activities in Glendale?
If so, contact Gina Vadurro [email protected] to receive bi-monthly emails to find out what’s going on.
It’s Almost Time for Spring Cleaning.
Gain Space and $$$by Participating in the
2014 RCPOA Garage Sale!
Check out our website to keep abreast of preparations for our 2014 Garage Sale. Start putting aside in a designated place things you might want to sell . Former participants have been known to divest themselves of years of built-up, no-longer-userful-to-them accumulations of “stuff.” And, by doing so, they have actually acquired the space to park their cars in their garages! Plus ... their old “stuff” is magically turned into cash! You should try it. Your car(s) and your wallet will thank you.
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES FOR SALE - As of January 6, 2014
ADDRESS BED BATH SQUARE SQ FT LISTING DAYS ON STATUSROOMS ROOMS FEET LOT PRICE MARKET
1033 Alcalde Way 4 3 2,478 22,621 995,000$ 77 Active1539 Princes Dr 7 8 8,714 38,753 3,690,000$ 252 Active1659 Puebla Dr 3 2 2,210 23,287 1,199,000$ 91 Active
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES IN ESCROW OR SOLD SINCE August 8 , 2013(date since last RCPOA real estate update)
ADDRESS BED BATH SQUARE SQ FT SOLD DAYS ON STATUSROOMS ROOMS FEET LOT MARKET
1020 Alcalde Way 3 2 1,714 15,739 672,500$ 1 SOLD925 Chudleigh Lane 3 3 2,343 12,530 839,000$ 7 SOLD929 Chudleigh Lane 7 4 4,122 17,805 1,295,000$ 89 SOLD1361 Greenbriar Rd 3 3 2,340 11,547 830,000$ 71 SOLD1441 Greenbriar Rd 3 3 2,270 12,018 900,000$ 46 SOLD1617 Moreno Drive 6 4 3,488 9,614 1,175,000$ 8 SOLD1920 Las Flores 3 3 1,825 9,353 820,000$ 15 SOLD1516 Remah Vist Dr 3 3 Sq Ft not in MLS 17,805 1,275,000$ 52 SOLD1541 Remah Vista Dr 3 3 2,100 10,248 958,500$ 48 Back Up
RCPOA NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES EXPIRED OR CANCELLED SALES SINCE August 8, 20131730 Alamo Drive 2 2 1,448 8,793 740,000$ 52 Withdrawn
DOM = Toal number of days the home has been for sale Back Up Offer = Contingencies not yet removed Pending Sale = Contingencies removed from purchase offer Short Sale = Home w ill be sold for less than outstanding mortgagesExpired = Sales contract ended Hold = Sellers put sale on hold All Information taken fron Multiple Listing Service