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home buyers: How much money will I need? - 02/28/09 09:14 AM
In addition to qualifying for a home loan, buyers - especially first-time buyers - want an idea of how much money they need in their bank account to complete the transaction.
You will need cash on hand for the deposit, home inspection, down payment (if you don't qualify for down payment assistance programs), loan-related expenses, closing costs, and moving expenses. 
Deposit: When you make an offer, you need to write a check for 1-2 percent of the amount you are offering. This check is held uncashed by your agent's broker until you and the seller have reached an agreement and escrow … (0 comments)

home buyers: ListingBook Comes to the Inland Empire - 02/19/09 11:11 PM
There's a new way to search for homes in the Inland Empire. The Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service now allows Realtors to offer consumers direct access to MLS listing information - for houses, land, even rentals - through ListingBook.com.   
An online home search website will never replace face-to-face contact between people - more about that below. However, ListingBook is a great tool for home buyers, sellers, and local residents who are simply curious about current prices in any neighborhood in Southern California and want to search online at their leisure. Click Here to get your personal - and FREE - ListingBook … (0 comments)

home buyers: Looking at the Inland Empire Home Market - 02/11/09 09:15 AM
Drawing conclusions from multiple listing service (MLS) statistics can be as difficult as navigating Southern California streets during a rainstorm. The force of a shallow stream can propel an automobile downstream and even apparently calm waters can mask eroded roadways. Similarly, Inland Empire numbers for pre-foreclosures and foreclosures can be deceptive.
The Inland Multi-Regional MLS listing form is filled in by Realtors who are obligated both to provide accurate information and to promote the property on their clients' behalf.  To ensure the property is seen by Realtors who may routinely eliminate short sales when searching for properties, the listing agent may leave the "Short Payoff" … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Upland Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:31 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of San Dimas Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:30 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Rancho Cucamonga Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:28 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Pomona Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:25 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Ontario Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:23 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Montclair Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:21 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of La Verne Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:20 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Fontana Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:13 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Claremont Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:12 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: 'Snapshot' of Chino Home Sales in April - 05/22/08 12:09 PM
The monthly home sales activity report issued by DataQuick News sparks a flurry of newspaper articles, broadcast commentary and internet discussion. As a snapshot of the housing market, it depicts what transpired last month and compares it to a snapshot taken at the same time a year ago.
Like a snapshot taken on vacation, it doesn't tell the whole story. There are so many variables in real estate, it's hard to pin the housing market down. The price of gasoline, jobs lost and found, family issues, personal triumphs and losses - all play a role in our individual housing decisions. Recent … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: Upland Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:28 PM
One previously-owned homes closed escrow in Upland during the week ending May 17, 2008, and 14 Upland homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members 
The MLS said 22 new Upland listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 380 previously-owned homes listed in Upland on May 18, including 252 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 128 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations. 
As of May 18, the MLS reported, 24 Upland single-family homes were available … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: San Dimas Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:27 PM
Seven previously-owned home closed escrow in San Dimas during the week ending May 17, 2008, and four San Dimas homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.
The MLS said five new San Dimas listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 129 previously-owned homes listed in San Dimas on May 18, including 76 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 53 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations.
As of May 18, the MLS reported, 13 San … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: Pomona Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:23 PM
One previously-owned home closed escrow in Pomona during the week ending May 17, 2008, and 16 Pomona homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members 
The MLS said 43 new Pomona listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 667 previously-owned homes listed in Pomona on May 18, including 489 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 178 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations. 
As of May 18, the MLS reported, 24 Pomona single-family homes were available … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: Ontario Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:21 PM
Eleven previously-owned homes closed escrow in Ontario during the week ending May 17, 2008, and 21 Ontario homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members. 
The MLS said 49 new Ontario listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 870 previously-owned homes listed in Ontario on May 18, including 606 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 264 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations. 
As of May 18, the MLS reported, 31 Ontario single-family homes were available … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: Montclair Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:19 PM
No previously-owned homes closed escrow in Montclair during the week ending May 17, 2008, and three Montclair homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.
The MLS said nine new Montclair listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 166 previously-owned homes listed in Montclair on May 18, including 130 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 36 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations.
As of May 18, the MLS reported, three Montclair single-family homes were available … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: La Verne Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:17 PM
No previously-owned homes closed escrow in La Verne during the week ending May 17, 2008, and five La Verne homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.
The MLS said four new La Verne listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 105  previously-owned homes listed in La Verne on May 18, including 73 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 32 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations.
As of May 18, the MLS reported, five La … (0 comments)

home buyers: May 18, 2008: Fontana Home Activity Report - 05/18/08 02:15 PM
Twenty-two previously-owned homes closed escrow in Fontana during the week ending May 17, 2008, and 65 Fontana homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.                                 
The MLS said 104 new Fontana listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 1,833 previously-owned homes listed in Fontana on May 18, including 1,711 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 122 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations
As of May 18, the MLS reported, 41 Fontana single-family homes were available … (0 comments)

 
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