Deadman's Post?

What the heck is a DEADMANS POST?

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The one thing about selling homes is you learn something new everyday! Let me tell you even the little things make a difference. Everyday in a real estate transaction buyers do inspections and then they will submit a request for repairs to the sellers for various items! When it comes to a request for repairs the items with the biggest concerns are those of health and safety. Once upon a time we saw a request for a DEADMANS POST - so tell me what the heck is this item a home inspector called out? So ok great you know what it is. Well I have done lots of googling and talking on this one over and over and gotten different responses! This is what I have found out thus far, a DEADMANS POST is a concrete post installed in front of a laundry area located in a garage. It is to protect the person driving the car from backing into the laundry area and causing damage. These days I don't see them. So is this an item that you would call a health and safety hazard and is this still a common practice? Well I suppose that is too each their own. My thought is be sure when you the seller agree to do some type of repair for a buyer you have complete clarity to what your agreeing too and never ever agree to anything until you discuss it with your licensed real estate professional. In the end it could cost you a couple of unnecessary bucks. Hire a top agent like Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty to get your home sold for top dollar! Call us today at 909-227-4196.

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About the Author – Lori Alvarez is the CEO of Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty East Foothills who has been building her family legacy since February 2007. Where by the blessings and graces of God she has taken her team to be #1 TOP AGENT in Listing and / or Sales Agent for 2011/2012/2013/2014 in her Glendora office. She uses the MREA (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) models as an operations manual, many other amazing mentors, and her faith in God! Lori Alvarez can be reached by e-mail at Lori@Lorialvarez.net OR friend me on facebook OR Tweets available on Twitter! However my favorite is by phone at 909-227-4196! Rock with us on Youtube - click here!  To check out Lori's Listings click here!

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Who took My Outhouse?!

There is so much great history in the City of San Dimas and YES the Martin House has it's outhouse!  So I wanted to share one of my favorite homes in San Dimas, the Martin House. This home is located at the corner of 246 East Bonita Ave San Dimas, Ca 91773. This is now home to the Chamber of Commerce and prior to that the home to the Martin L Torrey family. Martin L. Torrey family history noted here! The Chamber of Commerce contributes in so many ways to our local City of San Dimas. They help small and local business owners build their businesses through various formats, including workshops, networking events, and community events. Should you want to know more about the Chamber of Commerce and how to join, Check them out here! !  I am blessed to have joined such an active Chamber and they have already contributed to my business in so many ways! Looking forward to may more years with the Chamber of Commerce!


So as you tour the City of  San Dimas we have many historical sites. The Martin House is designated Historical Site No. 5. This home was home to the Torrey family and they were one of the many lucky families who had indoor plumbing as so many did not in the early 1900's. Those who didn't had outhouses. So every Halloween while the families had just come in from trick or treating and lay their little ones down to sleep, the pranksters would come out and steal outhouses! Yes they did and they would move them to downtown Bonita (via wagon) and all the families would work together in the morning to retrieve their outhouses, vowing it would never  happen again and well it did!  The Torrey family being one that would be ready to help since their plumbing was safely tucked away in their home. Just imagine running outside to go potty and to your surprise your potty is gone and so is the neighbors, the next neighbors and so on.... So thankful for our lovely in house bathrooms. Whether they are upgraded or not we love our bathrooms and if you know my history you know that is saying a lot! Haha! This fun little note of history is provided by the San Dimas Community News (check the link above for the complete story).

 Need an Outhouse of your own Call us we can help! 

About the Author – Lori Alvarez is the CEO of Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty East Foothills who has been building her family legacy since February 2007. Where by the blessings and graces of God she has taken her team to be #1 Listing and Sales Agent for 2011/2012 in her East Foothills office. She uses the MREA (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) models as an operations manual, many other amazing mentors, and her faith in God! Lori Alvarez can be reached by e-mail at Lori@Lorialvarez.net OR friend me on facebook OR Tweets available on Twitter! However my favorite is by phone at 909-227-4196!

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Lori's Listing's ~ Sold & We can Sell Yours TOO!!

Sold & We can Sell Yours TOO!! 

Lori Alvarez & Team, just Sold another two homes for more of our amazing clients!

JUST SOLD ~ 1707 E. Sachs Place Covina 91724 ~ Just SOLD for OVER list price and increased the local values in Our lovely Charter Oak community. This lovely single story home is a 4 bedroom and 2  bathroom sold for TOP DOLLAR at $465,000, that was over list price and sold in the first week on market!! Want to know what TOP DOLLAR Lori Alvarez & Team can sell your home for? Thinking of selling your home call us today at 909/227-4196.



JUST BOUGHT ~ Another one of our exclusive clients as become a happy homeowner they just snapped up a home in San Dimas. Call us when buying your next home we will get you exatly what you want!  Don't delay the market is on the upward trend! Wondering why you haven't gotten that home yet? How do you make that move while prices and interest rates are still at historic lows? Call us today at 909/227-4196 so we can help you make your next move!  Lori Alvarez & Team have helped numerous buyers make their next move from start to finish! Want to know more about buying your next home? Let us help you make your next move! 

SOLD & We can SELL yours too! 

About the Author – Lori Alvarez is the CEO of Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty East Foothills who has been building her family legacy since February 2007. Where by the blessings and graces of God she has taken her team to be #1 Listing and Sales Agent for 2011/2012 in her East Foothills office. She uses the MREA (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) models as an operations manual, many other amazing mentors, and her faith in God! Lori Alvarez can be reached by e-mail at Lori@Lorialvarez.net OR friend me on facebook OR Tweets available on Twitter! However my favorite is by phone at 909-227-4196!

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Welcome to the Neighborhood ~ San Dimas!

It has been a pleasure serving many of you and finding you the home you love.  For those of  you who need help and are looking to move to our community please give us a call and we will make it happen! Those of us at Lori Alvarez & Team enjoy nothing more than connecting families to their next dream home. Whatever home you desire, it can be yours!! Now that you're a homeowner, here are a few helpful links for you on whom to contact for local services and fun:

So who do you need to call for;
Water & Trash - 800-999-4033 Golden State Water Company
Waste Management 909-599-1274 Waste Management
San Dimas Hospital 909-599-6811 San Dimas Hospital
San Dimas Dial A Cab 909-622-4435San Dimas Dial A Ride
Sanders Towing & Locksmith 909-599-3178 Sanders
Road Condtions 800-427-7623Road Condtions
Regal Cinema - 909/392-4894 Regal Cinemas
Raging Waters 909-802-2200 Water Park
Public Library 909-599-6738 Great place to Read!
Post Office 909-599-0651Mail Here!
Pennysaver 800-995-3333 Contact them here
Sherriff 911 or 909-450-2700 Sherriff found here!
Fire 911 or 909-599-6727  Safety First!
Posion Center 911 or 800-222-1222 Posion Control
AMC Theater Glendora 909-394-9988 Great Movies Here!
Amtrack 800-872-7245 Traveling is fun!
Bonita Unified School District 909-971-8200  Check out our Schools here!
Cable Television / Time Warner 888-892-2253 Time Warner Cable
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce 909-592-3818 Our team is a member!
Citrus College 626-963-0323 Great Minds think alike!
San Dimas City Hall 909-394-6200 Great city to Live In!
DMV (General Info) 800-777-0133 Great place to get the driving info
Edison 800655-4555 Edison
Foothill Transit 800-743-3463
Gas Co 800-427-2200 Gas Co.
Metrolink 800-371-Link
Montclair Plaza 909-626-2441Let's go shopping!
Mount San Antonio College 909-594-5611Higher Education
Ontario Airport 909-937-2700 Grab your passport!
Telephone / Verizon 800-483-5000 Verizon
Most importanatly Your Personal Realtor - Lori Alvarez & Team 909-227-4196 Your #1 Real Estate Consultant!
Enterprise Rent A Car 626-857-0898 Let's go for a ride!
Foothill Vineyard Church 909-394-3023 Join Us at Church!
San Dimas Little League 909-599-8482 Let's play ball!
Boy Scouts of America 626-351-8815 Be Prepared!
Bonelli Park 909-599-8411 Let's enjoy the outdoors!

There is so much to do in the city of San Dimas, let us know where else you want to go and we will get you that great information!

Welcome to the neighborhood! 

About the Author – Lori Alvarez is the CEO of Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty East Foothills who has been building her family legacy since February 2007. Where by the blessings and graces of God she has taken her team to be #1 Listing and Sales Agent for 2011/2012 in her East Foothills office. She uses the MREA (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) models as an operations manual, many other amazing mentors, and her faith in God! Lori Alvarez can be reached by e-mail at Lori@Lorialvarez.net OR friend me on facebook OR Tweets available on Twitter! However my favorite is by phone at 909-227-4196!

'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11