The city of Chino Hills has updated their website to contain community events, community calendar, city hall information and a resource for businesses and commerce.  When looking for information on crime statistics, weather and demographics use the City of Chino Hills's website as your one stop shop for resources.  Link to Chino Hills City website.For information on purchasing your next home in Chino Hills or anywhere in the Inland Empire call Empire Realty at 909-579-6611 or visit us on the web at Empire Realty. Empire Realty is your one stop shop for information and Full Service at a Discount. 12/22/2007

Santa Claus rode into Chino Hills on Saturday, December 8th. Not only did Santa fly into our faire city, he brought real snow and two live reindeer. Santa decided it was best to land at the Chino Hills Marketplace located at 4200 Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills, CA. Many families came to see Santa and take pictures. After sitting on Santa's lap and whispering long lists into Santa's ear, many families made their way over to Keller Williams Realty where there was major Christmas Cookie decorating contest going on. Many children entered the contest and we must admit that lots of cookies were devoured that just did not make it into the contest. Hmm, I'm wondering if all those "mistakes" on the cookies were possibly "on purpose." Although the contest was originally slated to have only one ... 12/17/2007

To find the best mortgage rates and the best lender in Chino Hills, California you need an expert source. ERATE provides an extensive network of lenders and brokers throughout Chino Hills to make your life easier and get you the best financing. Learn more about rates and lenders that will save you money no matter your credit score. 12/11/2007

The city is served by the Chino Valley Unified School District. The nine elementary schools in Chino Hills had 2003 Academic Performance Index scores ranging from 732 to 899, on a scale of 1,000. Canyon Hills Junior High scored 816 and Townsend Junior High scored 742. Current API scores for the city's two high schools are not available yet, but in 2002, Chino Hills High School scored 681 and Ruben S. Ayala High scored 695. Some students from Chino Hills attend schools in the city of Chino. 12/11/2007

Although the last dairies that once filled the valley to the east of Chino Hills are giving way to housing and industrial developments, the bovine aroma still lingers on some days. Odors aside, residents tout the city's recreational offerings, including equestrian facilities, the historic Los Serranos Golf & Country Club, free summer concerts and film series in city parks, and Big League Dreams Sports Park, an amateur sports facility with replicas of six major league baseball stadiums.Chino Hills had the second-highest median income — $86,443 — in 2002 of all cities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, behind the desert enclave of Indian Wells. Although the presence of the California Institution for Men, a prison in neighboring Chino, may give some pause, Chino Hills has the third-... 12/11/2007

Chino Hills, long a bucolic vestige of California's ranching and homesteading history, has grown in the last two decades into a prosperous bedroom community on the western edge of San Bernardino County. The city of 73,000 draws commuters from Los Angeles and Orange counties seeking more affordable family living.The rumpled folds of the landscape protected the area from much development until the 1980s, according to a history of Chino Hills published on the 10th anniversary of its 1991 incorporation.City planners have tried to retain some of that open feel by land-use planning that clusters housing in villages throughout the 46-square-mile city to conserve undeveloped space. As a result, Chino Hills has 3,000 acres of city-owned open space, 635 acres of public landscaping, three dozen pa... 12/11/2007

The Shoppes at Chino Hills Opening May 2008The Shoppes Retail Center will have approximately357,811 square feet of retail, restaurant, service andoffice building area on 26.18 acres.  The City of Chino Hills partnership with Opus Westhas brought to fruition our long-term goal to maximize the commercial potential of the old Community Park site on Grand Avenue and State Route 71.  The project captures the City Council’s vision of a lifestyle center that will become the center of the community, “main street Chino Hills.”  This 360,000 s.f. open-air lifestyle retail center is part of a 50-acre development with a synergy all its own.  It will include a combination of upscale retail, restaurants, and eateries, that are linked to a luxury multi-family community and the Government Center.    Si... 12/11/2007

CHINO HILLS - There won't be any houses sold till later in the spring and the golf course won't be open till next year, but buyers are lining up to be part of Vellano. More than 2,500 names are on the interest list for homes priced from $1.1 million to about $2 million, a new high for the Inland Empire, and custom homesites starting in the $600,000s. Approximately 200 memberships to the country club have already been sold at $30,000 and up. On Thursday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the Vellano Sales and Information Center, which is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for buyers interested either in homes, homesites or country club memberships. "This is a major milestone along the way for us," said Louis Fernandez, director of development for Vellano. "I am a lifelong resident ... 12/11/2007

Pre-developmentAfter the Spanish founded Mission San Gabriel in 1771, the Chino Hills were used extensively for grazing by mission cattle. During the Mexican Republic era, the hills were used as spillover grazing from such surrounding Mexican ranchos as Santa Ana del Chino and La Sierra Yorba. After Mexico ceded California to the United States in 1848, the land was still used primarily for grazing.This land was sold to Richard Gird, the founder of nearby Chino.[5] With the building of the Carbon Canyon Mineral Springs in the modern-day Sleepy Hollow region of the city and the new Los Serranos Country Club in Los Serranos, Chino Hills, California, the area became a destination for both Los Angeles tourists and bootleggers during the prohibition because of its isolation. For the same reas... 12/11/2007

Chino Hills is an upper-middle class suburb of Los Angeles located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The city borders Los Angeles County on its northwest side, Orange County to its south, and Riverside County to its southeast. The city had a total population of 80,897 as of 2005.[1]Chino Hills was ranked 68th in Money Magazine's "Best places to live 2005".[2] It is also the 6th highest income place in the United States (with population 65,000 to 250,000)[3] and was ranked as the 21st safest city in the united states by the FBI.[4] Chino Hills is generally considered a part of the Chino Valley. 12/11/2007

THE Event , Serving Chino Hills, CA, (310) 379-7568 Based in Redondo Beach, CA. THE Event is a full-service Event Production Company. We produce corporate, private and non-profit events. Our professional staff are not only very personable but they are detail oriented and work according to your desired requirements and special. Chino Hills Event Planners / Planning View Profile and Pictures - 779 views in the last 3 months. Alice Charlier Events , Serving Chino Hills, CA, (818) 992-3138 Based in Woodland Hills, CA. We offer our services for weddings and social events. Chino Hills Event Planners / Planning View Profile and Pictures - 1,116 views in the last 3 months. Center of Attention , Serving Chino Hills, CA, (818) 842-7800 Based in Burbank, CA. Need help with a last minute holiday p... 12/11/2007

Huntington Harbor Cruise of Lights - Dec. 15 Countless residents and vistors to Southern California come to experience the beauty of the thousands of lights and animated displays of Huntington Harbor each year. Guests will enjoy a guided boat tour through the waterways of huntington harbor to view hundreds of brightly colored homes, docks, and boats. *Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and cruise tickets Where: Huntington Harbor, CA When: 6:00 to 10:00 pm Cost: $30 per adult $22 per Child (6-12) [ More Information ] 12/11/2007

Title: City of Chino Hills Co-ed Softball Tournament Start Date: December 15, 2007 End Date: December 16, 2007 Description: "Benefiting the City's Adopt-A-Family Program" Address: 3280 Eucalyptus Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 Location: Chino Hills Community Park Contact: (909) 364-2700 Cost: $100 Per team$10 unwrapped gift/per individual 12/11/2007

Title: Breakfast With Santa Date: December 15, 2007 Description: Santa is making a special visit from the North Pole to have breakfast with his Chino Hills friends! Address: 14280 Peyton Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 Location: McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center Hours: 1st Seating: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.2nd Seating: 10:30 a.m. to noon**Must meet a minimum of 50 participants Contact: (909) 364-2700 Cost: $9.50 per person~Children under one year of age are free! 12/11/2007

Don't Forget to Inform Your Guests of Street Sweeping Schedules! The City of Chino Hills will not cite for street sweeping during the holidays on the following dates:Christmas & New Year's Holidays - Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Citations will be issued starting Tuesday, January 2. Please inform your guests of the street sweeping schedule on your street. Citations will be issued on all other days. David HoodKeller Williams Realty Chino Hills Ca Real EstateOffice Phone: (877) 380-7992 Cell Phone: (909) 972-5569 Visit our web site TeamHoodSells.comSearch Active Listings Are You Moving into the Area   12/09/2007

Sandbags Available for Residents The City of Chino Hills has delivered sand and sandbags to Fire Station No. 4, on Carbon Canyon Road at Canon Lane; and to Fire Station No. 2, located on Butterfield Ranch Road at Sagebrush Street in Chino Hills. Citizens with proof of residency will be issued 25 sandbags per household. Bring your own shovel to fill the sandbags. If your property requires significant sandbagging, visit a local hardware store to purchase necessary supplies. Some hardware stores provide free sandbags. David HoodKeller Williams Realty Chino Hills Ca Real EstateOffice Phone: (877) 380-7992 Cell Phone: (909) 972-5569 Visit our web site TeamHoodSells.comSearch Active Listings Are You Moving into the Area 12/09/2007

Needs Assessment Survey The City of Chino Hills is starting the process for the future use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. An important part of this process is to ask residents and other stakeholders what they think are the most important needs in their neighborhood. The survey is available online or at the Civic Center, 2001 Grand Avenue. Surveys can be obtained from the main public lobbies of City Hall, the James S. Thalman Library, and the Civic Center Community Building. Responses must be received no later than January 4, 2008. [Needs Assessment Survey] David HoodKeller Williams Realty Chino Hills Ca Real EstateOffice Phone: (877) 380-7992 Cell Phone: (909) 972-5569 Visit our web site TeamHoodSells.comSearch Active Listings Are You Moving into the Area 12/09/2007

October  2007 Comparison to October 2006October             Average Price            Average Price TrendOctober 07 # Sold                        2007                   200643                         $551,099             $641,000         -14.0%San Bernardino County Homes for Sale Monthly Totals:October   07 # Sold                     2007                      20061683                   $306,563                $350,382        -12.5%Closed Residential Resale Transactions As Reported By Dataquick Information Services. I post this information monthly so you can keep up with trends in a few select cities in San Bernardino County. I always post the cities of Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana and Rancho Cucmonga as a comparison with the specific city as well. Brought to you by: Doug Beaver C... 12/04/2007

Staying in touch with the market is crucial to your real estate decisions. I can help you with those decisions. Here's a glimpse at the current market in Chino Hills, CA                       Chino Hills Home Statistics as of Dec 1, 2007                               (for the period of 11/1/07- 12/1/07)Number of Single Family Homes on Market366Number of Single Family Homes Under Contract For Sale (Pending Sales)14Number of Condos/Townhomes on Market42Number of Condos Under Contract For Sale (Pending Sales)2Keisha Hosea, Keller Williams Realty (909) 261-6377 11/30/2007

As a consumer, deciphering the market can be tricky. The whole question of WHEN and WHAT to buy or sell can be a little overwhelming. Putting all the available information together and then examining your goals and strategies is crucial. My role as your Real Estate Consultant is just that; to help bring you  the latest information and then help you apply that information in achieving your desired goals. One extremely important component  is examining the statistical data as it becomes available. Because it takes some time to compile statistical data, the majority of statistical reports come out 1-2 months after the information is obtained. What this means is that we must look at the current patterns and trends as they arise and then make an educated decision based on such trends and dat... 11/30/2007