Vintage Highland's is a great place to buy a home!  See the video tour below of the community.   As a Realtor and a 32 year resident of Rancho Cucamonga one of my favorite communites in the City of Rancho Cucamonga is Vintage Highland's which is located just North of the 210 fwy in between Milliken and Rochester. Living in Vintage Highland's you will have quick access to freeways, schools, shopping centers, gas stations, parks and restaurants. You are secluded enough to have your privacy but close enough that you are conveniently located to your favorite destinations. The Vintage Highland's real estate market is always very active. One of the main reasons is because Vintage Highland's is the most affordable neighborhood North of the 210 freeway along with being a family friendly communi... 11/12/2012

  Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market  The data in this post is consolidated from multiple sources and includes current listings in Rancho Cucamonga, recent sales in Rancho Cucamonga and more. Whether you're a Buyer or Seller, the information and knowledge you gain here will help put you in control of your real estate transactions.     The Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Trends for Zip Code 91737 are shown above.  Click the links below to view all the Rancho Cucamonga zip codes. Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Trends For Zip Code 91701 Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Trends For Zip Code 91730 Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Trends For Zip Code 91737 Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Trends For Zip Code 91739 Call us anytime to discuss how this information can benefit y... 11/11/2012

 On this Veteran's day weekend let's all remember that our freedom isn't free.  Thank you to all the Veteran's who fought for our freedom and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their life. 11/11/2012

  Honor Our Veterans On Veterans Day  Veterans Day is the annual federal holiday that honors our military veterans that is usually observed on November 11. Veterans Day is not just another paid holiday to sleep in. Remember to Honor, Respect, and Thank our Veterans for their service to our country.  Remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. My first calls will be to my Father who fought in 2 wars and my Brother who is medically retired from serving in 1 followed by calls reaching out to touch several other relatives and friends who have served or who is currently serving our Country.  I want to honor our Veterans on Veterans Day and never let them forget how proud I am of them. How do you plan to honor our Veterans on Veterans Day this year? 11/10/2012

    As in most cases many homeowners don't realize that there is a better alternative to walking away from their home and letting the bank foreclose. Some of the advantages of doing a short sale are staying in your home longer while saving money, bank giving you relocation assistance money, being able to buy again in 2-3 years and probably most important is that bank will not come after you for the deficiency. The 3 common questions from homeowners are "What is a short sale?" "What is the short sale process?" and "Do I qualify for a short sale?" Of course every situation and outcome is different but with the right real estate professional who understands the complexities of foreclosures and short sales, this process can be the most beneficial to a homeowner who can no longer make their ... 11/10/2012

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Rancho Cucamonga?   The activity in the Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market has picked up dramatically in the past few months. Buyers are realizing that the Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market is stabilizing.  Let’s take a look at one of the leading indicators showing the latest Rancho Cucamonga market trends. A Market’s Economy is Based Upon Supply and Demand Let’s take a look the Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market supply.  In real estate, supply is most often indicated by months of inventory.  This is calculated by dividing the number of homes being bought, by the number of homes on the market to see how many months of current inventory are actually on the market.  This calculation is called Absorption Rate. A high number of homes indicate a Buyer’s Mark... 11/09/2012

  Who Controls the Real Estate Prices in Rancho Cucamonga As Real Estate Agents we like to think we have some effect on the Rancho Cucamonga home pricing, but we realize home prices are determined largely by the Buyers, and to some degree, the Sellers.  It doesn’t matter how good an Agent is, or how much money they spend marketing the property, if Buyers feel like the sales price is too high, the house won’t sell!   No amount of skill or marketing on the Agents part will entice a Buyer to pay significantly more than what a property is truly worth. As a Seller, you definitely want an Agent that knows how to market and position your Rancho Cucamonga property.  However, finding a Rancho Cucamonga Listing Agent that knows how to effectively price in this market should be your #1 concern as ... 11/08/2012

Now's The Perfect Time To Short Sale Your Rancho Cucamonga Home, Pt 2 Did you know that a lot of the laws that favor selling your Rancho Cucamonga home through a Short Sale will expire by December 31, 2012?   Today let's discuss a couple of Short Sale Tax Related Laws you should know about as a Rancho Cucamonga Homeowner. Short Sale Income Tax Relief from Federal Income Tax until 2012 The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 allows a taxpayer to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through loan modifications, Short Sales, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a Foreclosure, qualifies for this relief.  If the loans forgiven were loans that you used to purchase the home (purchase money loan) or loans used to build or i... 11/06/2012

  Did you know that a lot of the laws that favor selling your Rancho Cucamonga home through a Short Sale will expire by December 31, 2012? Here are a couple of Short Sale Related Laws you should know about as a Rancho Cucamonga Homeowner. Senate Bill 931, states that lenders who have agreed to approve a Short Sale do not have the ability to obtain a deficiency judgment against the Seller after the Short Sale is completed. The law applies only to first mortgage loans secured by one to four residential units. Immediately following Senate Bill 931, Senate Bill 458 came along and extended the same protection to any secondary or junior loans (such as home equity lines of credit (heloc) or fixed secondary mortgages) involved in the transaction.  Meaning that after agreeing to the terms of the... 11/05/2012

                                                               Janet Urive 760-669-6445 Please call me for a free consultation. Knowledge is available and BEST of all it is FREE!!           11/05/2012

http://inland-empire-listings.com    626-905-3231   Parade Information/ Quick Home Search/ Poll for: Rancho Cucamonga Happenings!!! November 10, 2012 PARADE!!"A Parade of Countries"Rancho Cucamongas Passport to the World. Parade starts at 9:30 AM atVictoria Gardens, 12505 North Main Street in Rancho Cucamonga Full Info Here!  Parade Route!Click for larger view! Quick Home Search!$000,000 - $200,000$200,001 - $350,000$350,001 - $500,000$500,001 - $750,000$750,001 - $1,000,000ABOVE $1,000,000Above Listings are for Detached Homes, Apartments and Townhomes.For Manufactured Homes and/or leases - Click Here   What Do You Like Most About Rancho Cucamonga? Access to Freeways Safety - Lack of Crime Victoria Gardens Restaurants Weather Mountain Views People Abundant Shopping Results Thanks...   D... 11/05/2012

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . Come out and celebrate the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s birthday.  Rancho Cucamonga is having their 2012 Founder Day Community Parade on Saturday, November 10th at 9:30am. This year's theme is A Parade of Countries - Rancho Cucamonga's Passport to the World!  Enjoy the traditions of countries around the world at this year’s family celebration! Parade of Countries - Rancho Cucamonga’s Passport to the World Be sure to bring the family out and cheer on our local businesses, community organizations and school groups as they march in this year’s 2012 Founder Day Community Parade route.  It’s fun and it’s FREE! The Rancho Cucamonga 2012 Founder Day Community Parade begins on the corner of South Main Street and Kew Ave For more information call (909) 477-2760 or visit ... 11/04/2012

Don’t Be Fooled By this Scam….Claiming IRS Refunds! I just got this email and it is so sad that these fraudsters sit up at night thinking of new ways to use our information for identity theft.See email below: NOTICE OF TAX RETURN FOR YEAR 2011 Dear Taxpayer, I am sending this email to announce: After the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of: $253.04 To receive your return, you need to register for an e-Services account click here to register If you already have an e-Services account, click hereto login For more info on government services go to irs.gov    (Do not try to go there as they can capture your info but the IRS site is org not gov.) I am sure most of us would not be fooled but asking for our IRS ret... 11/02/2012

Happy Halloween Rancho Cucamonga  - Trick or Treat Safety Tips   1.  Always carry a flashlight 2.  Always use the sidewalk 3.  If no sidewalk, walk along the farthest edge of the roadway     facing traffic 4.  Stay in a group 5.  Stay in familiar neighborhoods 6.  Only approach houses that are lit 7.  Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat 8.  Don't pet animals you don't know, especially while in costume 9.  Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape 10. Wear a watch that can be read in the dark 11. If candy looks suspect or is unwrapped, throw it away 12. Adults going to a party, should have a designator driver Have a Safe and Happy Halloween Rancho Cucamonga with these Trick or Treat Safety Tips.    10/30/2012

  http://Inland-Empire-Listings.com            626-905-3231   INVESTOR ALERT!!   Rancho Cucamonga Foreclosures and Short Sales...   ****Current Listings $250k and Under***     Please note:  By clicking on the above, you will be taken to my website that has the current Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings in Rancho Cucamonga.  Search through them.  Let me know when you want to go view them and/or purchase them.     Darren Revell Keller Williams Realty - Rancho Cucamonga DRE# 01900476 10/30/2012

Is California's Real Estate Market Recovering? Investors have been buying up large shares of the housing market, turning them into rental units.  While this has assisted in stabilizing the housing market, the budget conscious consumer will find far more practicality in home ownership.  According to a recent report from CAR (California Association of Realtors), owning a home is currently more affordable than renting in 98 of the country’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Interest rates are greatly in favor of home ownership, especially in areas where there have been more foreclosures creating a larger number of vacancies. The bulk of the vigorous market investments lie primarily within the coastal areas, with strong interests focusing on San Diego and Los Angeles.  California led the way ... 10/28/2012

The Great American Shakeout 2012  Earthquake Preparedness Yesterday on October 18, 2012 at 10:20 a.m, over 14 million people all over the United States and other parts of the world participated in the Great American Shakeout. It was first started in California in 2008 where governmental offices and schools teamed up with law enforcement, fire departments, business leaders, community activists and medical staff at local hospitals. It is a simulation of a high magnitude earthquake and everyone is given a role. Kids and employees may be bystanders, injured persons or employees. Now there are so many volunteers who help in this drill. It is very realistic as fake blood is used and the injured are wrapped with bandages and taken to the hospitals for treatment. This simulation is a good learn... 10/19/2012

FREE to AREAA Inland Empire and IVAR membersLimited Seating, Register Now! Oct 23 @ IVAR Rancho Cucamonga Crucial Information to Grasp for a head start of 2013VIP Speakers: Paul Horn (Attorney at Law, Certified Public Accountant) Nabil Captan (Credit Scoring Expert, DRE Approved Instructor)Presents To Register Click Here Dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in the Asian American communities Thank you, 2012 Board of Directors AREAA Inland Empire To become AREAA IE member, please visit:www.areaa.org/IE/join.php 10/18/2012

Fuddruckers World’s Greatest Hamburger   This week I met a client at Fuddruckers and she thought it was wonderful. I guess their slogan is right, “The World’s Greatest Hamburgers”.   Stop in and try their sandwiches 1/3  or 1/2 lb. burgers of 100% beef, chicken, plus they carry some exotic sandwiches; Buffalo, Elk and Wild Boar.           Try their huge milk shakes, and the onion rings are delicious. They have lots of veggies to pile on your sandwiches, sauces and two kinds of hot cheese to add to your meal. Oh, don't forget the pickles!               Ontario Location 4423 East Mills Circle Ontario, CA 91764 (909) 980-4089 www.fuddruckers.com Go to their website to see where their is a location near you.   California is a dream come true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We ... 10/15/2012

Rancho Cucamonga Real Estate Market Update 2012   Back in April I invited you all to Climb on Board And Take The Ride! That blog post had a video analogy of the historic US Real Estate Home prices adjusted for inflation and plotted as a roller coaster ride. What did we learn . . . the 90 degrees straight up and 90 degrees down on Kingda Ka is not for us! Thank goodness that ride is slowly coming to an end.   There are strong signs that the real estate market is beginning to slowly recover.  As a Listing Agent here in Rancho Cucamonga, every one of my teams listings in 2012 have had multiple offers.  One of the main reasons is there are fewer houses for sale compared to this time last year.  The market is no longer flooded with inventory.  Foreclosure filings are down 16% in 2012;  The l... 10/11/2012