30. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

In an effort to continue to promote and protect our environment the South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering to exchange your old, operational, gas powered lawn mover for a new cordless electric rechargeable mower!!!!

You bring in your mower,pay $100 and you get a brand new electric mower!  Come out and take advantage of this great program!

Supplies are limited!  For more information, check out South Coast AQMD’s website .

For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com!

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30. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 3 pm will be Tire Recycling Day at the Burbank Recycle Center!!!!

With the exception of oversized, business or tractor tires this one day event will accept tires along with the rims!

The Burbank Recycle Center is located at 500 South Flower Street and is open Mondays through Fridays from 8am-5pm and on Saturdays from 8am - 4pm. (Used Motor Oil Center is closed on Saturdays)

For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com!

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19. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

Monday 25

Existing Home Sales-consensus 5.99M The market has low expectation for this number, we’ll see where it comes in.

3 & 6 Month Bill Auction

Tuesday 26

ICSC-USB Store Sales Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales. Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending.

Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales. This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.

Consumer Confidence Consensus 105.

New Home Sales Consensus 920,000

4 Week Bill Auction

2 Year Note Auction

Wednesday 27

MBA Purchase Applications measures applications at mortgage lenders. This is considered a leading indicator for single family home sales and housing construction.

Durable Goods Orders Consensus -1.5%

EIA Petroleum Status Report reports on crude oil inventories in the U.S.

FOMC Meeting Begins

5 Year Note Auction

Thursday 28

Corporate Profits

GDP Consensus .8%

Jobless Claims Unemployment claims. Consensus 319K

EIA Natural Gas Report-Tracks natural gas inventories.

3 and 6 month Treasury Bill Announcement Investors use this data to attempt to predict future Federal Reserve policy.

FOMC Annoucement Consensus-5.25%

Farm Prices

Help Wanted Index

Money Supply

Friday 29

Consumer Sentiment Consensus 84

Personal Income and Outlays Consensus .6%

NAPM Chicago Consensus 57.5

Construction Spending Consensus .2%

Another packed week! For those of you who are interested in more information for these reports, please click on that link and it will take you to a more detailed explanation and Bloomberg’s Calendar of Events.

Have a great week!

For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com!

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19. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

Recently Los Angeles Councilwoman Wendy Greuel announced the addition of 80 acres to Verdugo Mountain Park.  The park is now 565 acres and the fourth largest in the San Fernando Valley!

In an age where land is at a premium and constantly being developed it is refreshing to see local politicians that are truly interested in preserving our public spaces.  The City of Los Angeles purchased this land from a private owner and the funds came from Proposition 40 which was passed in 2002, Proposition K passed in 1996 and funds from Council District 2, Wendy Greuel’s District funds.

A task force was formed by Councilwoman Greuel to coordinate the maintenance and preservation of the surrounding public open space and they were instrumental in working out an agreement for this purchase of land.

It is inspiring to read about a community coming together for a common goal.  It may take time, years in some instances but building a solid coalition is key to achieving your community’s goals.

My point other than raising awareness about this great achievement is get involved with your community groups if you feel passionate about preserving your quality of life!  Look into your specific area and see if there are neighborhood councils formed or other groups that you can participate in.

For your Burbank Real Estate needs please visit my website at anaconnell.com!

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17. June 2007 by Ana Connell.

Monday 18

3 Month & 6 Month Bill Auction

Tuesday 19

Housing Starts Consensus Forecast for May 1.470 Million

ICSC-USB Store Sales  Tracks comparable weekly sales from major retail chains and represents 10% of total retail sales.  Is considered to be one of the most timely indicators of consumer spending.Redbook a timely indicator of consumer spending and also represents about 10% of total retail sales.  This measure tracks weekly sales from discounters, chain and department stores.

State Street Investor Confidence Index Measures actual levels of risk in investor portofolios

4 Week Bill Auction

Wednesday 20

MBA Purchase Applications measures applications at mortgage lenders.  This is considered a leading indicator for single family home sales and housing construction.
EIA Petroleum Status Report reports on crude oil inventories in the U.S.

Bank Reserve Settlement

Thursday 21

Jobless Claims Unemployment claims.

Leading Indicators Consensus .3%

EIA Natural Gas Report-Tracks natural gas inventories.

3 and 6 month Treasury Bill Auction Investors use this data to attempt to predict future Federal Reserve policy.

2 and 5 Year Note Announcement

Philadelphia Fed Survey Consensus 7.5  This index measures general business conditions

Money SupplyFriday22

There you have it!  Have a great week everyone!

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