Tech Friendly Housing - 11/24/07 07:42 PM
Buyers increasingly are adding a desire for more efficient technology in their homes. This desire is added to the wish list that already includes open floor plans, master suites and vaulted ceilings. Pre-wired homes  and homes that are smarter and more connected are in higher demand.  According to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center and the Consumer Electronics Association, the installation of structured wiring in newly constructed homes rose from 45% in 2002 to 53% in 2006. Over the same period home automation installation rose 6%. Tech friendly housing is on the rise and in … (0 comments)

The Latest Trends in Bathroom Luxury - 11/24/07 07:28 PM
Our homes have truly become our castles and the bathroom is not being neglected. Bathroom suites are fastly becoming lavish getaways. An oasis to begin and end each day. Today bathrooms are featuring soft. flowing design lines. The look is clean and sleek. Eco-friendly bathroom products are becoming popular. Energy efficient showers, baths, sinks and lighting options are taking a front seat. Heated bathroom flooring is one of the ultimate bathroom luxuries. Additionally, heated towel racks, heated chairs, toilet seats and other items are available. And we can't forget to indulge our senses. High performance sound systems and even flat screen … (0 comments)

Neighborhood Crime Prevention - 11/24/07 07:18 PM
Do you have a neighborhood watch group? These groups are great for deterring neighborhood crime and are proven across the country to work. Alert neighbors reduce opportunities for crime to occur. If your neighborhood does not have an organized neighborhood watch here's a great way to get started:
-contact your local police department for support, information and training.
-help residents get to know one another by holding regular meetings. Also invite the local police to attend these meetings.
-Be sure to invite all the local neighbors to join. Send out flyers or go door to door to invite them.
-Be sure all neighbors know the … (0 comments)

Getting Rid of Clutter For the Holidays - 11/24/07 06:55 PM
With the holidays here and many of us catching lots of holiday sales and receiving new gifts, it's also a good time to  get rid of a few unwanted or unnecessary items. Between the messy closets, cluttered garages and the toys and knick knacks collected by children, there's always plenty that must be sifted through. The following tip can be helpful in freeing yourself from such clutter:
1. Evaluate
Ask you enter each room ask yourself a series of questions such as, What is the purpose of this room? Then evaluate the items in the room by asking, Does this item belong inb … (0 comments)

The First Annual Keller Williams Realty Chino Hills - 11/17/07 08:34 PM
The  First Annual Keller Williams Realty Chino Hills Community  Food Drive
 
It's the holiday season and it's a time of caring. As your community partners, we will be
collecting non-perishable food items to donate to our local charity, "Caring For the Hills."
If you would like to contribute, please place your goods in a bag and staple this flyer to your bag or bag(s). Contact us at (909)261-6377 with any questions or visit us on the web at KeishaSellsHouses.com to let us know you will be participating, so that we can pick your donation up on Tuesday, November 20th.  Some examples of what to … (2 comments)

IS YOUR ESTATE PROTECTED? FREE SEMINAR CHINO HILLS,CA - 11/17/07 08:21 PM
                               FREE! FREE! FREE!
Date: Saturday, Dec 1st
Time: 8:30-8:50 Continental Breakfast
Seminar begins at 9:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Only 50 Seats
available for this event
worth over $800
 
    IS YOUR ESTATE
     PROTECTED?
• Understand how to control your assets and provide security for both the
grantor and your beneficiaries
• Learn how to provide for beneficiaries who are minors or require assistance
managing the money left for them.
• Do you know how to avoid estate or income taxes?
• Who will provide expert management of your estate?
• Did you know that there are expenses due to probate, how do you avoid
them?
Bring a new awareness for yourself by coming to learn more about....
Asset … (2 comments)

Baby Boomer Web Surfers - 11/17/07 07:32 PM
Baby Boomer Web Surfers
Perhaps you've heard of them. Experts state that a surge of seniors will be seen online by the year 2010. They predict that baby boomers everywhere will plug into the Internet's vast knowledge in the areas of health care, money management and the latest breaking news.  The social network available via the internet will provide seniors with a way to keep in touch with their friends and family.  Older adults enjoy online shopping, chatting, research, and games. Statistics show that 31% of seniors 65 and older have gone online and 70% of adults ages 50-64. These web surfers … (0 comments)

How Many Agents Does It Take To Open A Lockbox? - 11/16/07 03:02 PM
How Many Agents Does It Take To Open A Lockbox?
This may sound like the beginning of one of those funny little quirky jokes, but folks I'm serious. So just how many agents does it take to open a lockbox? This post is a sincere cry for all licensed real estate professionals. Please do not take offense to this if you tend to fall into this trap, but rather make a commitment to form a better habit.
Here's where the rantings of this posts begin. Several times now (at least over a dozen), I have gone out to caravan properties with groups of … (4 comments)

Orange County Condo, Anaheim- $325,000 - 11/16/07 04:44 AM
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Turnkey Anaheim, CA Condo- $325,000 - 11/16/07 04:39 AM
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Chino Hills Residents---Please Shop Chino Hills! - 11/10/07 06:26 PM
Chino Hills residents, the holiday season is upon us. Please remember as you are out and about picking out those great gifts that if you shop Chino Hills you also help our community.  When you shop in Chino Hills 1% of the 7.75% sales tax you pay is returned directly to the city's general fund to support City services. This adds up when we all pull together. We have lots of great shopping, so spend your dollars here first. … (0 comments)

Negotiations and Knowing When To Throw in The Towel - 11/10/07 06:17 PM
There is an art to negotiations. Negotiations are successful when there is a win-win for all parties involved. Sometimes we negotiate and believe we have reached a win-win. We believe this right up until someone comes up with a new objection. Then what? Once we have truly figured out what all parties TRULY hope to garner, then and only then can real negotiations happen. The difficult part is that sometimes the parties involved are often confused and misled on what their true goals are. We must dig deeper to truly uncover each parties true passion and goals. We must also remember … (6 comments)

Celebrate Veteran's Day By Supporting Our Troops - 11/10/07 05:53 PM
What better way to celebrate the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday than to take the time to ship a care package. If you don't know a particular soldier then there are some great websites that can direct you such as www.troopcarepackage.com, www.anysoldier.com or www.treatsfortroops.com. Ship pre-packaged, non-perishable food and powdered drink mixes, phone cards, toiletries, books, magazines, dvds, sunscreen. Remember to keep food items separate from non-food items when shipping. These packages will bring some comforts of home to ur troops. Let's make Veteran's Day count! … (3 comments)

Chino Hills Closed Sales for October - 11/10/07 05:41 PM
Local stats from the MRMLS show that for the month of October, twenty single family homes were closed sales. 80% sold for under the list price. Two condos/townhomes sold and both were sold for under the list price.
As of November 10, 2007, there are currently 382 single family homes on the active market and 45 townhmes/condos on the active market. I'll keep you posted on what sells this month and how many active properties remain on the market. If you or someone you know is looking to buy in Chino Hills, there is a plethora of great available properties.
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Chino Hills-Adopt A Family Program - 11/10/07 05:19 PM
The City of Chino Hills has an "Adopt-A-Family" Program that assists families that have financial hardships that may prevent them from providing basic necessities and/or gifts for their families at Christmas. Families who qualify will be "adopted" by a local business, community group, or residents who will provide items for the family at Christmas. To apply each applicant must make an appointment to complete their paperwork at the Recreation Division located at 2001 Grand Ave. All meetings are confidential. For more information contact the City of Chino Hills at (909) 364-2700. … (0 comments)

Chino Hills-"Caring For the Hills" - 11/10/07 04:48 PM
The annual food and gift giveaway for local families in need will be underway soon for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition to donated food, Caring For the Hills also hopes to receive items for children and teens. Gift certificates and gift cards to local restaurants and vendors would be very much appreciated for our local teens. For more information on how to make your donation to this cause please contact Judy Rodgers at Caring For the Hills at (909) 597-1454. … (1 comments)

Moving: A Major Life Stressor - 11/03/07 06:29 PM
Moving: A Major Life Stressor
 
Moving along with several other life events can produce stress. There is good stress and bad stress. Here's a little test to see just how stressed you may or may not be.
 
The relative stressfulness of each event is indicated by the number on the left. The most stressful life event
was assigned a value of 100, and other events were assigned lower values in proportion to their effects on
stress. Divorce, for example, caused stress in 73% as many individuals that experience this event as was true
for the death of a spouse. … (3 comments)

Commercial Developers Love Chino Hills - 11/03/07 05:41 PM
          Chino Hills Neighborhood Network Program Community Meeting-Tuesday, Oct. 30,2007
According to Christine Kelly, Community Development Director at the City of Chino Hills, commercial developments are on the rise in Chino Hills, CA.  There are a multitude of reasons behind the increase in commercial interests in our faire city.
First and foremost, Chino Hills' strong demographics and its location at the convergence of Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties make it attractive to commercial developers. With a growing population of 77,969, the City's high median household income of $86,443 (in 2002) is second only to the exclusive community of Indian … (1 comments)