Inland Empire Real Estate Ramblings

What a great question!  Right now as of this date, there are a total of 116 homes for sale in Rancho Cucamonga, California.  And, can you believe it...89 of them are STANDARD SALES...yes you heard it correctly.  Times are a changin'!!!  Used to be we only had a majority of homes that were short s...

http://www.inlandempirerealestate.kwrealty.com   Joan Patterson, B.A., G.R.I., Realtor, License #01431647     Good morning to you all!   Just a suggestion when listing your home, there are many agents that will tell you to paint your home on  the interior all white like this- But, isn't this bori...

http://www.inlandempirerealestate.kwrealty.com   Joan Patterson, B.A, G.R.I., Realtor, License #01431647   It has been brought to my attention that FHA buyers will start paying MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) for the life of the loan regardless of the value of their home in 5 years.  It used to ...

Zillow, the Seattle based company, has predicted a few things for our area when it comes to the market.  I get asked all the time, "Joan Patterson, when do you think the market will stabilize? When do you think we should buy our home?  Do you think we still have time to buy and get a great deal o...

There was a time when you could count on getting a post card from your local real estate agent to let you know that it is time to set your clocks back.  The housing crash changed that for most of us.  Buying postage stamps and post cards seems to be too costly for even most of us realtors these d...

I have had several deals recently where the home is being sold as a short sale and the sellers feel they should be "entitled" to take items that should stay with the property such as the dishwasher, stove, built in microwave or Sub-Zero refrigerator.  These items should stay with the home unless ...

That's right, there are 31 single family homes available right now in the MLS in Upland, California under $250,000.  I think that is awesome that there are many homes that are affordable for people especially with the interest rates being so good.  Now, is the time to buy.  There is one home tha...

Right now there are over 319 homes on the market in Rialto, California. There is one that is $89,000 even!  Now, it needs some work, but that is very affordable for this market with the low interest rates.  If I can be of any help to you with your home selling or home buying, give me a call at 9...

Right now there are over 500 homes on the market in Fontana, California under $250,000.00.  Of course, some of them are real fixers, but some are turn key.  If you would like to search the MLS you can visit my website at http://inlandempirerealestate.kwrealty.com.  This would be the time to buy, ...

I always think it is interesting to see what you can buy for your dollar in our great city.  I am only reporting on single family homes, not condos at this point in time.  Right now, you can get 77 homes under $250,000.  Of course, some are in more need of repair than others, but if you have the...