With seven of the tops ten hardest city falling in California, it became of crucial importance for the Attorney General to step in and fight for California's fair share. California Attorney General, Kamala Harris sheds light on the recent victory with the $25 billion foreclosure settlement against the five big banks. California will receive $18 billion from this settlement. Finally, California homeowners may see some relief for our battered state!



The California Commitment includes: 1) $12 billion of principal reductions and short sale relief for homeowners, 2) when banks receive credit for a dollar the bank only receives the money when the homeowner actually gets the money 3) Underwater borrowers who are current on their payments will be able to refinance their homes 4) there will be restitution for homeowners who have been unfairly foreclosed upon. This total commitment includes approximately $4 billion. Additionally, AG Harris retains the right to pursue the banks in the California state courts for prosecution should they not live up to the California Commitment. Now the big question for many homeowners is, "How Will This Help Me?" Find out at http://www.kasihomes.com/how-will-the-c…e-with-my-home/

Lots of people are curious as to just where the foreclosures are located. Recently the Federal Housing Finance Agency created a chart to outline where the foreclosures are located across the country. The Federal Housing Finance Agency has begun accepting applications by investors to purchase bulk REO. These investors are being chosen to manage and rent these properties out. This program has been talked about for quite some time, but now looks like it may roll out very soon. The goal is to stabilize the housing market by creating rental housing with much of the troubled housing sector. Many of these homes are located in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and Los Angeles County.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers in the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families in transition and divorcing couples selling homes. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate with a passion for Real Life Solutions. For more information call direct at 1-877-534-7421. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Disclaimer-All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You are advised to consult a reputable attorney for all legal advice or a reputable tax advisor.

The next time you list a home for sale, whether you are the home seller or a real estate agent, do everyone a favor. Stop using the over used and sorely misguided marketing cliche' where you exclaim, "It will not last." This has become a laughable joke on many properties and surely the public are no fools. Anyone who has been searching for a home long enough has figured out how to find the days on the market. It's a little embarrassing to see this cliche attached to a home that clearly "HAS LASTED" when the days on the market are approaching or past one year.  If you are really going to try to market a property then a more effective method would be to highlight the benefits of the property. These benefits are what a prudent buyer is likely to remember. Oh i get it...the old, tired cliche' that it won't last creates urgency, huh? Uh, I don't think so once we are looking at slapping a birthday candle on the house for it's one year listing birthday. If you really love this cliche' then go ahead and slap it on your marketing while the home listing is fresh. But for heaven's sake... go back and re-visit your marketing pieces on a regular basis and re-vamp once you figure out that the house is still sitting there UNSOLD! The right marketing to sell your Ontario CA home could mean the difference between a sale today or your home becoming an expired listing.

 

 

 

 

 

That time of the year is approaching. Yes, there are two things guaranteed in life; death and taxes. But just like anything else in life, adequate preparation can help get anyone through even the less than pleasant of life's aspects. Sitting down and analyzing your income is one of the first steps to financial security. Next, it is a good idea to take a look at tax shelters. A tax shelter will help reduce how much tax you pay the federal government by reducing your taxable income. The lower your taxable income, the less you will pay in taxes.

Many legitimate tax shelters are available. These shelters include:

Municipal Bonds

IRAS

real estate investment

pension plans

401(k) and 403(b) plans

setting up your own business

employer-sponsored health coverage

employer-sponsored life insurance

employer-funded education

Investing in Chino Hills real estate is a common and beneficial tax shelter. Remember, tax avoidance is legal, tax evasion is not. By utilizing legal and legitimate tax shelters, you are avoiding taxes and thus may be able to save money and build wealth.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers in the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families in transition and divorcing couples selling homes. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate with a passion for Real Life Solutions. For more information call direct at 1-877-534-7421. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Disclaimer-All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You are advised to consult a reputable attorney for all legal advice or a reputable tax advisor.

Lots of people believe that being an entrepreneur is easy. They believe that an entrepreneurs' ability to control their own businesses and schedules mean that it is an easy life. The truth is that most people do not really understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Most real estate agents are entrepreneurs who deal with the real life dilemmas, challenges and victories. For real estate agents who realize that they are not quite cut out for total entrepreneurship, a great alternative is to join a team. Check out the Entrepreneur Test from Forbes. You may be surprised at how you rate!

Ready For Snow In Chino Hills, CA?  The Annual Chino Hills Snow Day sponsored by the City of Chino Hills Winter  is scheduled on January 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Crossroads Park.  Crossroads Park is located at 2765 Chino Hills Parkway.  There will be tons of real snow. The cost is $8 pre-sale for residents or $10 at the door. For non-residents it is $10 pre-sale or $15 at the door.  Sleds will be provided. There will also be food available for sale from various vendors.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers in the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families in transition and divorcing couples selling homes. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate with a passion for Real Life Solutions. For more information call direct at 1-877-534-7421. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Disclaimer-All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You are advised to consult a reputable attorney for all legal advice or a reputable tax advisor.

What is An Encroachment and How Can This Affect My Home? Encroachments occur when one party builds upon another parties land. With many homes that have fallen into foreclosures, many of these encroachments are being called out by cities. Many cities are seeking to have the encroachments corrected by asking the owners to remove anything that is built upon city property. This could include backyards, patios, pools, spas, tennis courts, etc. Lately, I have seen all of these home improvements that have come under fire. In some cases, the cities have offered homeowners easements for a set time period such as a 15 year easement. Such easements generally state that the homeowners may keep the encroachments in use for 15 years and that once such period has expired, the homeowners must remove any and all encroachments.

 

When purchasing a home, it is important to obtain all disclosures regarding the home, including title reports, hazards reports and special addendums.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Chino Hills Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers in the Inland Empire, including Chino Hills homes, Fontana homes, Diamond Bar homes, Chino homes, Ontario homes, Corona homes. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families in transition such as divorcing couples selling homes and probate real estate. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate Solutions for Real People. Whether you are in need of selling your Chino home with a short sale or are interested in buying short sales or foreclosure homes, we can help. For more information call 1-877-534-7421. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Disclaimer-All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You are advised to consult a reputable attorney for all legal advice or a reputable tax advisor.

What Are home sales like in Chino Hills, California for December 2011?Home sales in Chino Hills, California for December 2011 through January 11, 2012 show that there are currently 278 single family homes for sale in Chino Hills, CA. This figure is down from 393 homes last month. To illustrate the wide range of budgets that Chino Hills accommodates, you can see that the lowest priced single family home is listed at $139,900 and the most expensively priced home is listed at $5,388,000.

 

Pending home sales stand at 68 this month, down from 74 the previous month. The average days on market for pending home sales is down to 85. Last month showed 99 days on market average. Last months average days on the market was 93 days.  Back up offers are being accepted by 60 homes that have pending contracts for sale.

Over the last six months through December 13, 2011 there were 350 closed sales of single family homes. These home sales ranged in sales price from $139,000 to $1,788,000.  Chino Hills real estate continues to remain stable with increasing buyer demand. A Chino Hills home in good condition and priced fairly is still likely to see multiple offers and will sell quickly. Remembering this will help buyers and seller alike.

 

This report constitutes a general overview of single family homes in Chino Hills, CA. For a report that is more specific to your home type and area, please feel free to email KHosea@KASIHomes.com

This morning I woke up thinking on my life goals and ambitions. As I work to active my first quarter results and personal life goals, I love finding things that speak to me. I know that tis will also speak to others today.



Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Chino Hills Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers in the Inland Empire, including Chino Hills homes, Fontana homes, Diamond Bar homes, Chino homes, Ontario homes, Corona homes. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families in transition such as divorcing couples selling homes and probate real estate. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate Solutions for Real People. Whether you are in need of selling your Chino home with a short sale or are interested in buying short sales or foreclosure homes, we can help. For more information call toll free at 1-877-534-7421. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com