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Staged for Sale: 618 E. Bordeaux Ct., Upland, CA 91786

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:23:19 -0700

Welcome Home!

Enjoy entertaining your family and friends in this lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home.

Features:

Spacious, open floor plan
Soaring ceilings
Entertainer's kitchen
Large dining area
Cozy fireplace
Walk-in closet in Master bedroom
Garden tub, separate shower and dual sinks in Master Bath
Lush, professionally landscaped backyard
Gated community
Community pool and playground
Ceiling fans
Security system
Refrigerator, washer and dryer
Built in 1998

Please contact Michelle Ewing at: (800) 445-0597 for additional information.

www.ewingforhomes.com

Explore Riverside: Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:26:33 -0700

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park is the largest reserve of open space in the City of Riverside. There are many trails throughout the park and it is a great place to go walking, running or mountain biking--and you can bring your dog too! This is a great day-hike destination for the whole family.

We have explored some of the trails off of the main trailhead and it's a lot of fun and also a great workout. The trails are dirt and rock and some of the hills are steep. Approximately 3.5 miles of the main trail has been cut and filled with sand. It is approximately 13.5 miles around the perimeter of the park and most of the park is undeveloped. Within the boundaries of the park you will find an abundance of desert plant and animal life.

The park is a fun place with many trails to explore, but it can also be dangerous. It is important to pay attention to your surroundings and respect the wildlife in the park. Be sure to walk with a companion, stay on marked trails, wear shoes with good traction, bring water, and keep your dog on a leash at all times.

Don't forget to bring your camera, too!

This lizard was about 9 inches long!!

The main trailhead is located on Central Ave. and there are other trailheads located on Box Springs Blvd., Alessandro Blvd. and Canyon Crest Dr.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park is located at:

600 Central Ave., Riverside, CA 92507 (parking is available here)

From the 215 Freeway take the Central exit and go west, park is on left hand side before you get to Canyon Crest Dr.

Cross Streets: Central Ave. and Canyon Crest Dr.

Courtesy: www.ewingforhomes.com

Tortilla Grille Restaurant, Riverside, CA

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:35:51 -0700

Tonight we ate at a new Mexican restaurant near our home in Canyon Crest. The Tortilla Grille is inexpensive and provides fast and friendly service and quality food. Larry had the combo number 4, two enchiladas and a steak taco. I had the Chile Relleno and a cheese enchilada. The food had a nice flavor and texture and felt like a good value overall. I would recommend asking for extra ice for the iced tea since it is brewed fresh and gets a little warm. The restaurant has been open just a couple months and is extremely clean and well appointed. The staff are friendly and the service is speedy. Larry felt inclined to leave a generous tip because of our overall satisfaction of this new restaurant. We wish it success.

618 E. Bordeaux Court, Upland, CA 91786

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:54:30 -0700

Beautiful Home in Upland, CA

Location: Pepper View

Welcome home to a light, bright and open floor plan. This lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features soaring ceilings in the entry and living room and a spacious entertainer's kitchen with island work area. The kitchen is open to the large dining area and living room and the living room has a wonderful raised fireplace to relax by and room for a big screen or plasma T.V. The dining area overlooks the patio and the lush professionally landscaped backyard. The master suite includes a garden tub, separate shower enclosure, dual sinks, dressing area and walk-in closet. This home is one of 39 homes located in the gated Pepper View community which has a pool and children's play area for your enjoyment.

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Information

Contact Information

Michelle Ewing

800-445-0597

Pricing

Asking Price: $449,900.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Additional Pricing Information: Seller will consider carry back of up to 15%

Property Location

618 E. Bordeaux Court
Upland, CA 91786

Links

Larry and Michelle's website

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Parking: Guest Parking nearby

Year Built: 1998

Subdivision: Pepper View

Lot Size: 3528

Garage Size: 2 car

Square Footage: 1707

Agent Name: Larry and Michelle Ewing

Broker: ERA Trademark Realtors

MLS #: I07097611

Homeowner's Association: Monthly Dues = $96.00

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Security System

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

Community Pool

Community Playground

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

VFLYER ID: 1175233

OrangeCrest, Riverside, CA Real Estate Update

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:35:43 -0700

July 9, 2007

There are currently 204 homes for sale in OrangeCrest and 26 homes pending sale. Based on current inventory and projected sales for 2007 (194 homes), there is a 12.62 month supply of homes on the market.

For the current year to date, 109 homes have sold in OrangeCrest and 126 homes sold in the same period last year. That's a 15% decrease in sales.

Average sales price for 1/1/07 through 6/30/07: $503,571

Average sales price for 1/1/06 through 6/30/06: $565,560

That's an 11% decrease in the sales price for this area.

For more information about OrangeCrest, please contact: Larry and Michelle Ewing, www.ewingforhomes.com

*information obtained from Inland Regional Multiple Listing Service

Riverside Real Estate Update

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:05:20 -0700

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Well . . . . . . . o.k. - so, it's mostly the bad and the ugly. Last year from January through June there were 1,992 closed sales (this figure only accounts for re-sales, not new homes). This year for the same period there are 1,138 closed sales. Folks, that's a 43% decrease.

In May, 2006 there were 354 sales - this year, 187. That's a 47% decrease.
In June, 2006 there were 365 sales - this year, 189. That's a 48% decrease.

Currently there are 2,763 homes for sale in Riverside and 343 pending sale.

Based on current inventory, we have a 15 month supply of homes on the market.

In summary, it appears that the remainder of 2007 will continue to be difficult for home sellers.

Sellers:

If you need to sell your home you're going to need to be patient. The good news is that if your home is priced right and properly prepared it will sell. Buyers have many homes to choose from, so it's critical that yours stands out. Staging your home is one way to give it a competitive advantage in this market. Please contact me at (800) 445-0597 or through my website at http://www.ewingforhomes.com/ for additional information on staging your home.

Buyers:

If you're in the market to buy a home, there's good news for you as well. Prices are coming down, interest rates are still at historical lows and there's a great selection of homes for sale. Visit http://www.ewingforhomes.com/ to search the multiple listing service for homes for sale.

Larger than Expected Decline in New Home Construction

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:03:39 -0700

Riverside and San Bernardino Counties accounted for 50% of the total decline in California's single family housing permit activity for the first four months of 2007.

Alan Nevin, Chief Economist for the California Building Industry Association attributes this decrease to two factors. The first is record-high gasoline prices. Most new home buyers in Riverside/San Bernardino counties are typically commuting to jobs in areas where home prices are much higher. The increase in gasoline prices, however, is equal to the purchasing power of $40,000 to $50,000 in home value. Therefore, the savings realized in mortgage payments by purchasing a home in these areas has dissipated.

The second factor in the decline is that most of the new homes sold in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have been sold to first-time move-up buyers. These potential buyers have been hit by the slowdown in the resale market. First-time move-up buyers hoping to move to the area have been unable to sell their homes for prices that would provide the necessary equity to purchase a new home.

REVISED 2007 FORECAST

Area Total Home Construction Single Family Multi-Family

Riverside 15,000-17,000 12,000-13,000 3,000-4,000

San Bernardino 10,200-11,500 9,000-10,000 1,200-1,500

Source: California Building Industry Association

4319 10th St., Riverside, CA 92501

Michelle Ewing, Riverside, CA (Trademark Realtors) — Mon, 14 May 2007 14:47:37 -0700

4317, 4319 & 4321 10^th St., Riverside, CA 92501

Offered at $575,000

This is a great 3 unit property close to shopping, entertainment, restaurants and the freeway. The front unit (4319) is an 1186 square feet, 3 bedroom, 1 bath house with a laundry room/storage area. The units in the duplex (4317 & 4321) are 648 square feet and consist of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with washer and dryer hookups. Fully occupied with long term tenants.

Please contact Michelle Ewing at (800) 445-0597 for more information.