CITY OF CHINO HILLS PRESS RELEASE PR09 - 065 Contact: Denise Cattern Valerie McClung (909) 364-2615 (909) 364-2618 Date: May 14, 2009 VEHICLE & PROPERTY CRIME PREVENTION Is your vehicle and valuable property protected from acts of crime? Items such as IPods, GPS units, cell phones, speakers, radars etc., make your car an especially appealing target. During these tough economic times when crimes of opportunity may increase, it is important to take extra precaution in order to safeguard your property. Follow these helpful tips to protect your possessions: • Be sure to completely close all windows • Lock your car, even if you are making just a quick stop • Remove cell phones, stereo faceplates, laptop computers, important documents, and other valuables • When using a valet, or leaving your... 05/18/2009

A staged home will sell faster. Here are some showing tips to help sellers stage the house for faster selling. 1. Make It Bright It is important for buyers to see all the lovely features of your house. So, roll up the blinds and turn on all the lights to make the house bright! 2. Make It Clean and Organized Be sure to arrange the house so it is clean and organized. 3. Make It Private Leave the house during the showing and put the pets in the garage to allow buyers to enjoy the viewing of your house at their own pace with privacy. With little effort, we can ensure successful showings of the house and get it sold quickly! 03/23/2009

Some things are just not worth doing on your own.  In today's Topsy Turvy world we just don't have time to try and be a "know it all".  Just recently our attorney network was surveyed and the results of the top 11 concerns of our members would amaze you.  These folks are getting help in areas that only qualified attorney's should be handling. Take a look at the top 11 concerns: • Consultation on and review of severance packages including how to negotiate abetter package• Mortgage consultation including loan modification, foreclosure, work-outs,refinancing and short sells• Explanation of the Hope for Homeowners Act• Credit and asset protection• Credit card liability resolution• How to return items such as automobiles and end the associated loan(s)• Landlord/tenant issues including evicti... 03/22/2009

Bank owned homes continue to come on the market and get snapped up fairly quickly in Chino Hills, Chino and Corona. Take  a look at what the market has to offer. Active SFH 20 28 200 Pending SFH 20 37 306 Closed SFH Jan 09 11 18 183 Avg List Price SFH $328498 $296390 $299458 Avg Sales Price SFH $324473 $293822 $304083 Avg Days on Market 74 34 49                 Active Condo/Townhome 4 12 36 Pending Condo/Townhome 4 5 43 Closed Condo/Townhome Jan 09 0 3 17 Avg List Price Condo/Townhome $246378 $136500 $152606 Avg Sales Price Condo/Townhome 0 $133333 $155482 Avg Days on Market 70 79 42         Provided Courtesy of Keisha Hosea, Realtor Last updated Feb. 9, 2009         Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team... 02/10/2009

Realizing that there has been many a book and article written regarding the power of influence, I do not intend to provide a long and lengthy dissertation on the topic.  However, as I was reading Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell this past week, one particular sentence has danced in my head continually. The sentence read, "Sociologists tell us that even the most introverted individual will influence ten thousand other people during his lifetime!" That absolutely gave reason for pause. How many people are you influencing on a daily basis without even knowing it? How many times a day are your actions those that you would want others to emulate? Just food for thought.   Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realt... 02/07/2009

Inland Empire Magazine's January 2009 issue highlighted the "Best of the Inland Empire." Tito's Bakery  stood out among those establishments mentioned becasue they won for the best in several categories. Who could help but notice that they were mentioned time and time again? So our team made it our mission to see what this was about.  We met Jorge A. Torres and Marisela Torres, owners of Tito's Bakery located at 4137 Riverside Drive, Chino, CA 91710. I had the carrot cake while visiting and it was delicious. Here's how Tito's Bakery stacked up according to  Inland Empire Magazine:                   Best Spot For A Meal Under $10Best SandwichesBest BakeryBest Morning Pastry   To view the complete llst of the Best in Chino and Chino Hills check out http://activerain.com/blogsview/915775/T... 02/07/2009

Making a trip to the Inland Empire (or as us locals like to say, the IE)? Here’s what you need to know about the BEST of the Inland Empire. These local Chino and Chino Hills establishments were voted the best in Inland Empire Magazine’s January 2009 edition. Be sure to check these places out when you come to Chino or Chino Hills.Best RestaurantRa Sushi Bar RestaurantBest New RestaurantJohnny RocketsRA Sushi Bar RestaurantBest Spot For A Meal Under $10Tito’s BakeryBest Asian RestaurantRA Sushi Bar RestaurantShima Japanese RestaurantComfy Yoga OutfitsLululemonBest SandwichesTito’s BakeryBest Veggie BurgerBravo BurgersBest BakeryTito’s BakeyBest Morning PastryTito’s BakeryBest Jazz At A Public PlaceMajestic SpectrumBest Movie TheatreHarkins 18Favorite Golf CourseLos Serranos Country Club  ... 02/04/2009

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident of Chino Hills and the Inland Empire for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You may call her direct at (909) 261-6377 for further questions on this information or any other real estate advice. 01/30/2009

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You may call her direct at (909) 261-6377 for further questions on this information or any other real estate advice. 01/29/2009

Did You Know There is A Property Tax Postponement Program? For more information visit http://www.sco.ca.gov/col/taxinfo/ptp/geninfo/description.shtm Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident of Chino Hills and the Inland Empire for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You may call her direct at (909) 261-6377 for further questions on this information or any other real estate advice. 01/28/2009

        Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident of Chino Hills and the Inland Empire for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You may call her direct at (909) 261-6377 for further questions on this information or any other real estate advice. 01/18/2009

For those of you wondering about the merits of Keller Williams and some of the reasons that agents across the United States and Canada choose this phenomenal company that continually educates agents, take a look. The best way for me to get this message to you is to share some of my personal experiences. I hope that you enjoy and I encourage you to call me at (909) 261-6377, email me at KHosea@KASIHomes.com or comment with questions that you may have. 01/17/2009

  Are you ready to buy a brand new home? Then the following tips about what to check when going house shopping are surely going to serve you greatly.   Location. This is the first thing you need to have on your mind when you start your search. Where you live is crucial. Is your new house near shopping centers? Are schools or public amenities around?  Even though you find a house to have a great aspect, if it’s not properly located, it will surely be a mistake to buy. Make a list about what you want and what you don’t want in your new house. Try not to fall in love with a house just because of its looks, you must have in mind what is really important for you and your family, and to start, I advise you to check on the things you like and dislike about your current home. A few years ago, i... 01/16/2009

With the rapid price drop and low interest rate, is this the time to purchase a home? Here is a list of 4 types of buyers who shall not consider buying now. 1. Older couple downsizing. It is financially more favorable to do downsizing when the market is going up. 2. Buyers with unstable future earning. Those buyers shall wait until their financial situation stabilized. 3. Short term investors who want profit in 1 to 2 years. 4. Buyers with high debts and poor credit. It is best for those buyers to focus on reducing debts and improving credit first. On the other hand, buyers with stable jobs, credit score over 680 and at least 10% down payment shall consider buying. Here's why: 1. Large selection of inventory. 2. Low interest rate. 3. Tax advantages. If buyers wait until the market turn ... 01/15/2009

When you want to invest in real estate there are several different types of properties for sale you can consider buying, one of them is apartments, whether they are in apartment buildings or development complexes, apartments are usually a good choice for busy people or newlyweds. People who work long hours usually don’t have time to take proper care of a house, so apartments for sale are usually their first choice when checking real estate listings. Apartments give you the freedom of not having to take care of green areas, security or maintenance since in the majority of cases that is taken care of by the building owner or a person in charge of maintenance. Also the security issue is basically taken care of in apartment buildings, where only the people who reside in the building can ent... 01/13/2009

Most agents do not like to work on short sales for the fact that short sales are 2 to 4 times more paper work and less pay. Here's why: 1. In a regular sales, agents deal with only one principle, the seller. In a short sales, agents are dealing with multiple principles including the seller and the lenders - 1st, 2nd trustee and/or 3rd trustees. 2. Since seller will net zero profit on the sale, lenders are the ones who are actually paying the sales commissions. In a short sale, lenders are suffering financial lost already and most of them cut agent's commission to approve the short sales. Despite of the common judgement, most sellers like to hire an agent that is most popular in the area. However, those agents are not nessasary the best candidates for short sales homes. Most popular neig... 01/10/2009

If you've ever wondered how one real estate market compares to another, then here is your chance to take a look. With the market in constant influx, one of a home buyer or home sellers concerns is usually how much a home is on the market for. We take you through a small peak and encourage you to let us know what you think. -- 01/10/2009

Get the Picture? The credit crunch has made for stricter underwriting standards which in turn has caused a lack of available funds for buyers. The good news is that the statewide median price of a single family home in September 2008 has declined to $316,480. Qualified buyers today must keep in mind that the stricter lending standards will probably translate into more documentation to produce and longer escrows. But in the end the goal of home ownership can be realized. Just be patient and dig in for the ride. Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You ma... 01/02/2009

The days where a homeowner needs to be two to three months behind on a mortgage payment before the lender will engage in a workout option are slowly coming to an end. Fannie Mae is revising its approach to loans. Servicers of the company's loans will be required to inform borrowers that if they are "reasonably" certain that changes in their income will cause them to miss mortgage payments, they might qualify for an advance loan modification -- before they fall behind. This could prove to have an extremely positive impact on keeping homeowners in their homes.   Should a borrower qualify, a trial period of reduced payments, usually for four months. If they make payments on time during the trial, the modified mortgage terms could be made permanent. Each case will be reviewed individually a... 01/02/2009

On December 15, 2008, Brian Faith, Managing Director at Fannie Mae issued a statement regarding their new policy regarding tenants residing in foreclosed properties. The new policy will allow tenants in Fannie Mae-owned foreclosed properties to stay in their homes if they can make their rental payments. For tenants who would prefer not to enter into a lease, we will continue to offer monetary support for the transition to a new residence as an alternative option. As a result, it is estimated that between 7,000-10,000 families have been able to stay in their homes as a result of the foreclosure and tenant eviction suspension. The aim is to keep as many people as possible in their homes; including tenants. Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with K... 01/02/2009