Home

Castle Rock brokerage accuses former realtors of stealing leads, commissions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

A small real estate brokerage is suing two of its former employees and the massive company they now work for, accusing them of stealing secrets and commissions.One of the realtors being sued said her former employer is just being “vindictive.”Colorado Flat Fee Realty, which is based in Castle Rock, offers discount real estate services up and down the Front Range. It is led by CEO John Vizzi, a longtime broker.On Aug. 25, CFFR sued Kim Niles of Brighton and Rachel Roberds of Thornton, along with eXp Realty, an online brokerage that boasts of 88,000 agents around the world.CFFR alleges that Niles and Roberds, who were both hired by CFFR in 2019 and left early this year, passed along leads to eXp while employed by CFFR and sold CFFR properties after leaving for eXp. That cost CFFR at least $16,500 in lost commissions, it said.Reached by email this week, Niles said that her employment contract with CFFR was “extremely vague” and CFFR’s claim that she violated the contract “is a very obs...

911 calls from Cook's Corner mass shooting released

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

With the sound of gunfire still echoing in the background, emergency dispatchers desperately tried to help witnesses treat the wounded during last week’s mass shooting at Cook’s Corner, a popular bar and restaurant in Orange County.The Orange County Fire Authority released the 911 calls on Thursday.“My buddy just got shot. We’re at Cook’s Corner. He can’t breathe,” one witness tells dispatchers.“Who has the gun?” the dispatcher asks.“Some old man … he was the in the bar and came out shooting at everybody. I’m sure other people are hit ... Please hurry.”Authorities said John Snowling, 59, a retired sergeant with the Ventura Police Department, walked into the Trabuco Canyon bar the evening of Aug. 23 to target his estranged wife.Authorities investigate a deadly shooting at Cook's Corner in Orange County on Aug. 23, 2023. (OnScene.TV)He fatally shot three people, including his wife’s dining companion and a man who approached him, authorities said. Snowling then retrieved additional gun...

COVID-19 cases increasing across Los Angeles County, most of California 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

After a relatively calm summer, COVID-19 cases are on the rise across Los Angeles County, with the Department of Public Health reporting a rise in transmission for the fifth straight week. According to the most recent data for L.A. County, hospitalization rates increased from around 250 per day in mid-July to 422 per day as of Aug. 18. An average of 512 cases were reported countywide per day, which marked a 35% increase from the week before. Despite the increase in hospitalizations, daily testing rates in L.A. County have remained relatively stable, with around 5,000 people reported taking a COVID test per day as of Aug. 15, according to health department data.For comparison, nearly 9,000 tests were reported daily across the county as of May 17. Public health officials say that while precautionary measures should be taken by everyone, especially those with underlying health conditions, infection rates are not as bad as they were at this time last year, when ...

PaperHelp Review: Does It Beat ChatGPT, and Why?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

PaperHelp.org Review: Essay Writing Service That Can Survive ChatGPT, and Here Is WhyIn the rapidly evolving educational landscape, where technology continues to reshape traditional practices, the rise of AI-driven language models like ChatGPT has sent ripples of disruption across various industries. Custom writing services, in particular, have faced an existential challenge, as these AI-powered tools demonstrate high proficiency in generating coherent content. However, beneath this technological wave lies a crucial truth: while ChatGPT may churn out readable texts in seconds, it’s ill-suited for crafting rigorous academic papers. On the other hand, AI-content detectors are getting more and more savvy in recognizing generated texts. Plus, teachers invent new types of writing assignments that ChatGPT cannot effectively process, shutting students’ hopes for easier life down.This is where PaperHelp.org emerges as an efficient and reliable partner in nailing virtually any wr...

How To Lead Confidently | Tara LaFon Gooch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

Confidence is an indispensable trait for effective leadership, permeating through every action and decision a leader makes. Whether you’re a seasoned leader refining your skills or a novice stepping into a leadership role, the ability to lead confidently is a skill that can be developed. Confidence not only sets someone up for success in leadership within their organization, but it also has a resonating impact that is felt by clients, partners, and investors alike. A confident leader is someone who instills trust in others. In business, little more is as important than being able to earn someone else’s trust. Therefore, developing confident leadership teams should be a top priority for any business owner. Remember that a confident leader builds trust because their demeanor and actions convey a sense of reliability and competence. “Confident leadership is the compass that guides teams through uncertainty, the spark that ignites collective potential, and the foundation on ...

NICHOLAS AIR Reviews Three Latest Trends in Aviation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

Private aviation stays in a constant state of flux, with manufacturers wanting to push out new aircraft models, the consistent innovation in technology, and with the sellers of the product looking for ways to package the product and make it attractive to the consumer. As NICHOLAS AIR reviews, a company must have a clear strategic direction and the financial resources available to capitalize on what the market can offer and all of the new changes.AirframeAs engineering in aircraft continues to be refined, manufacturers are looking for new ways to get customers into the current model airframe. By doing this, they are not only helping their revenue and deliverability statistics but are able to streamline their production of parts and components. Bringing everyone up to the current model of aircraft may be lucrative for the manufacturer, yet very costly to the customer. As such, only those with a stable outlook on their business and a healthy balance sheet can make the responsible decis...

Real V Shred Review: Does Their Weight Loss Program Really Work?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

A lot of people looking for online weight loss programs have questions about V Shred. Does this program actually work? And are the before and afters we see everywhere actually true? After reviewing many different online fitness programs out there, we decided to do a deep dive into V Shred to see what this program is really about. Here’s our official V Shred review and summary of what we found about their program:How the V Shred Program WorksV Shred has created several follow along fitness programs for people of all fitness levels. It looks like their most popular program is the Fat Loss Extreme weight loss program. The company says over 3.1 million customers have tried this program since 2016 and boasts hundreds of success stories and V Shred reviews praising the program.Many customers find the program that’s right for them by taking the Body Type Quiz. This short quiz tells you what foods and exercises are right for your body type, and then reveals a fitness program that will help ...

What Does a Ford Shelby and Termite Swarming Season Have in Common?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

Content Provided by Bay Area News Group with AI assistanceAs homeowners, being prepared for unexpected events is essential, and one such event that can catch us off guard is termite swarming. Drawing an unlikely but insightful analogy, the Ford Shelby and its meticulous engineering can provide us with valuable lessons on how to navigate and prepare for termite swarming — a natural phenomenon that requires attention and readiness.The parallel between the Ford Shelby’s power and preparation for termite swarming lies in their shared need for unity. While the Ford Shelby exemplifies the unity of parts for high performance, homeowners must unify their efforts with professional exterminators like the experts at Pacific Coast Termite to protect their homes effectively.Termite swarming might seem like an intimidating natural event, but it’s a crucial part of these insects’ life cycle. Just as the Ford Shelby’s parts work in harmony for optimal performance, termites e...

At Home: And the 2023 Color of the Year is … light, dark, warm and cool

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

It’s a gimmick. Yet I always fall for it.Every year at this time paint companies announce their (cue the drumroll) Color of the Year, or COTY, as insiders call it. They roll out the paint color they most want you to roll on your walls — or ceilings or cabinets. Though I have never actually painted anything a COTY, I eagerly await these announcements, which are like the Oscars for color.Except, unlike the Oscars, COTYs are not chosen in retrospect. Rather, color judges look at what is going on in the world ─ socially, artistically, politically ─ to divine what will be the next most-coveted color, the one consumers will feel like living with or in.Whether COTYs accurately predict trends is hard to say. However, what’s is clear, and more interesting to me than any single paint company’s COTY, is what all the collective COTYs in a given year say about future (and past) color trends.Related ArticlesHome and Garden | When lightning strikes, will your house be ready? Home a...

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:23:06 GMT

370 60th Street – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 300 block of 60th Street in Oakland was sold on July 11, 2023. The $1,900,000 purchase price works out to $944 per square foot. The house, built in 1932, has an interior space of 2,012 square feet. This two-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the house includes a two-car garage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On 61st Street, Oakland, in September 2022, a 938-square-foot home was sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,599. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.A 1,904-square-foot home on the 400 block of 62nd Street in Oakland sold in November 2022, for $1,725,000, a price per square foot of $906. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 1,772-square-foot home on Chabot Road in Oakland sold for $1,900,000, a price per square foot of $1,072. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.