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Recent Situation

It’s been more than six years since my last blog post! A little update about us. My wife Stephanie and I that have been working together in Real Estate created our own real estate agency named Makishima Realty. I am … Continue reading

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US High School Ranking

24/7 Wall Street reported the state vs state education rankings. Here is the list of the best and the worst state in terms of school systems: 1. Massachusetts 2. New Jersey 3. Maryland 4. Vermont 5. New Hampshire 6. Connecticut … Continue reading

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Recent Real Estates Situation in Los Angeles/Orange County areas

Hi, It’s been over two years since the last blog. There really hasn’t been much to blog about, but things are a changing again, so here I go. The real estate price has risen quite a bit with very limited … Continue reading

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California School Ranking

The latest South Bay school ranking can be seen here. The ranking for other schools can be seen here. James   First Time Home Buyer Seminar   http://JamesMakishima.com   http://twitter.com/JamesMakishima

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School Grading

Here is the latest school grading report. Other schools can be seen here. James First Time Home Buyer Seminar http://JamesMakishima.com http://twitter.com/JamesMakishima  

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Los Angeles area real estates, finally bottomed out?

I just noticed it’s been over a year since my last blog. It’s been a busy year. On the personal side, my band “The Rooftops” which is a Beatles Tribute Band where I play the part of George Harrison perfomed … Continue reading

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March 2011 Real Estate Situation and Etc.

I would like to extend my sincerest sympathy to those affected by the recent Tohoku/Kanto earthquake in Japan. I hope all of your familes and friend are safe and sound. It has been a busy few months for me and … Continue reading

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Signs of life at the lower end of the housing market

Geez, I let two months lapse since my last blog… Sorry about that. Just after I wrote my last blog, I fell and broke my left forearm and severely bruised/sprained both forearms and wrist. My inner lower lip was lacerated … Continue reading

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