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sellers: RE/MAX Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Both Home Buyers and Home Sellers! - 08/09/11 02:17 PM
Results from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study, recognize RE/MAX for providing the
highest overall consumer satisfaction for both home buyers and home sellers.
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sellers: The Country Estates in Diamond Bar - 01/22/11 07:47 AM
For the wealth elites who desire safety and security in East San Gabriel Valley, The Country Estates in Diamond Bar offers guard gated entrances, 24 hour security with continuous vehicle patrols by well-trained guards, lighted tennis courts, clubhouse, swimming pool, children’s playground, walking trails, and a 134 acres of untouched wilderness … (0 comments)

sellers: Does Sellers Save More Money By Paying Less Commission? - 10/11/10 12:21 PM
In a typical home sale, agents for buyers and sellers each take a commission of roughly 2.5% to 3%, for a total cost of 5% to 6%, paid out of the seller's proceeds. It is nature for sellers to save money by negotiate a lower commission with their agent. But, does … (1 comments)

sellers: Market Report - October 2010 - 10/11/10 07:56 AM
Sales remains very strong in Phillips Ranch, Chino Hills and Chino while it slows down in Diamond Bar and Walnut for the month of September. Here is the latest price changes for August 2010 according to Dataquick: Walnut -7.3%
Diamond Bar +9.1%
Phillips Ranch +21.1%
Chino Hills +13.1%
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sellers: Overbuilt Home Value - 10/05/10 09:21 AM
Often times we see a large 2-story home in a single story neighborhood. In an attempt to increase the value of the house, homeowners may make improvements to the house that fall outside of the neighborhood norm. A home is consider overbuilt when it has been expanded or improved to a … (1 comments)

sellers: For Sale Or For Rent? - 09/14/10 01:22 AM
Homeowners who relocate or move up to another home often wonder whether to sell or to rent the old one. Here are 2 questions to ask: I. Do you making money if you sell your home? First thing you need to consider is whether you are making profit from the selling … (2 comments)

sellers: Sales Remains Strong In Phillips Ranch - 09/06/10 09:06 AM
Sales Remains Strong In Phillips Ranch Sales remains strong for the month of August in Phillips Ranch. 27 properties for sale, of which 8 of them are short sales, 21 pending, and 16 houses sold. Inventory level is still very low at 1.3 months supply. Phillilps Ranch is highly sought after … (0 comments)

sellers: Interest Rate Sets New Low - 08/22/10 05:50 AM
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey on 8/20/10, and for yet another week, the fixed-rate mortgages reached another low. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.42 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending August 19, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.44 percent. … (3 comments)

sellers: Why Buyers Prefer Move-In Ready Homes? - 07/16/10 08:35 AM
Home buyers today are educated and press for time. Buyers prefer homes where they can just move-in and start enjoying life in their new homes. They will pay a premium for this. Houses with outdated decor will take longer to sell and sell at a deep discounted price depending how much … (0 comments)

sellers: Where Do The Riches Live In East San Gabriel Valley? - 06/01/10 07:14 AM
Ever wonder where is the most popular city for the rich to live in East San Gabriel Valley? The followings is a comparison chart of houses sold that are over 5000 sq ft from January 2010 to May 2010 in the area.

All 7 properties sold in Diamond Bar … (1 comments)

sellers: Short Sale Inventory Report - May 2010 - 05/10/10 07:52 PM
Short sales has become a vital part of the real estate market. As of 05/1/10, the short sale inventory in Chino is as high of 50% of all houses for sale (see chart below). For under water homeowners who are considering a short sale, please contact me. I am an experienced … (4 comments)

sellers: Cash For Appliances - 04/23/10 06:39 AM
Good news for new home buyers! California Energy Commission allocated $35.2 million for the new appliances rebate program begins April 22, 2010. Three residential appliance categories were selected to be eligible to receive rebates: Clothes washers - rebate $100
Refrigerators - rebate $200
Window air conditioners - rebate $50. To get … (1 comments)

sellers: Open Escrow By 4/30/10 To Get $18,000 Tax Credit! - 04/14/10 04:28 AM
Great news for California homeshoppers! A new 2010 state tax credit program providing eligible homebuyers with credits of up to $10,000 was recently enacted! That means if you qualify, purchase a home by April 30th and close escrow after May 1st and on or before June 30th to receive BOTH the … (1 comments)

sellers: 2009 Growth API School Reports - 03/23/10 10:19 AM
Buy a house in a good school district is one of the main reasons for family looking for a new home. I have compiled the following chart to assist buyers with school age children to factor the school info into their purchasing decision. The following is a chart of State's 2009 … (0 comments)

sellers: Do You Qualify For A Short Sale? - 03/07/10 07:12 PM
If you need to sell your house and owe more than what the house is worth, you may consider a short sale. However, lenders do not sanction all short sale requests. You'll have to find out if you qualified for a short sale before you put your house on the market … (1 comments)

sellers: How Does Contignecy Removal Work? - 02/20/10 05:41 AM
Can buyer back out from the deal after escrow is opened? Customarily in Southern California, buyer has 17 days to back out from the deal for the following 3 reasons: 1. Loan Contingency
Buyer cannot secure a loan successfully. 2. Appraisal Contingency
Property does not appraise to the value of the … (2 comments)

sellers: Market Trend Report - 01/10 - 01/19/10 03:03 PM
Market remains very strong for the month of December. According to Dataquick, sales volume was up 31% in 12/09 comparing to 12/08 in Los Angeles County. The meian price was up 5.9% from $320,000 to $339,000. First-time buyers and investors continued to dominate the buy side of the market last month. … (0 comments)

sellers: Market Trend Report - 12/09 - 12/27/09 06:42 AM
Market remains very strong for the month of November. Number of houses sold went drastically up in November comparing to November of the previous 2 years except for Phillips Ranch due to it's extreme shortage on inventory. Below are the charts of number of home sold in the past 3 years … (1 comments)

sellers: Inventory Report - 12/09 - 12/01/09 10:57 PM
Inventory level remains very low in December 2009. Below is a chart showing the inventory level in Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut and Phillips Ranch.

In Chino and Chino Hills, house supply are both less than one month. Despite of the higher tax rate with Mellos Roose and … (0 comments)

sellers: Home Tax Credit Extended To Step Up Buyers! - 11/23/09 07:41 AM
The existing tax credit for first-time buyers, set to expire at the end of the month, has helped boost home sales. President Barack Obama has approved the first-time homebuyer tax credit extension which will extend the tax credit until April 30, 2010 to the first-time homebuyers and also to the step … (0 comments)

 
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