Sing Tao Daily used my quote regarding the current Southern California Housing Market! http://ow.ly/i/1lguX Sorry only in Chinese!
Be careful Craigslist Rental Scams!!! Sc
Be careful Craigslist Rental Scams!!! Scammers are using real realtor info. Rancho Cucamonga PD just called. Old Vid – http://ow.ly/g2NIb
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Apple TV Market – Interesting Read http://ow.ly/fYn2p
Don’t forget it is the last day to pay
Don’t forget it is the last day to pay property tax… Deadline is before 5pm! You can pay online too.
College Park Former Model Home
http://6965Edinboro.JonathanChi.com
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Jonathan Chi
626-606-5716
J.Chi@JonathanChi.com
3 bedrooms + Tech Area / 2.5 bathrooms / 2-car garage /1,724 sq’ft
Zip code: 91710, Chino, California
Stunning model home built in 2007 in the desired Auburn in College Park Community! Contemporary design with designer-inspired décor throughout! Enjoy a view of the park and mountains. The community offers high speed internet at no additional cost and enjoy the convenience of cable/ethernet access in all rooms. The welcoming living room offers a switch-on gas fireplace and built-in display shelf that can be used to display your personal collectables and family photos. Dining room has access to side yard. Spacious master suite has a gorgeous bathroom with a walk-in closet. Relax in the balcony and enjoy the views of mountains and the park. Loft can be used as an office/study or game area. 2-car attached garage. Take a look at this home with lots to offer.
Turnkey Single Story in Victoria Neighborhood, Rancho Cucamonga
Jonathan Chi
626-606-5716
J.Chi@JonathanChi.com
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 2-car attached garage / Zip Code: 91739, Rancho Cucamonga, California – Victoria
Conveniently located in the Victoria with easy access to Victoria Gardens and freeways. This beautiful single story home is situated on a desired corner lot with newly renovated front and backyard. Open floor plan with a double door entry, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful bamboo and tile flooring, this home is ready to be decorated with your favorite collections. The kitchen features a breakfast nook that opens to the living room with a toasty brick fireplace. Large master suite with retreat has two oversized cedar-lined closets and a richly tiled upgraded bathroom with a granite counter top vanity and newer fixtures. Patio can be accessed through the master suite and living room and is perfect for BBQ and outdoor furniture. Convenient indoor laundry room, high arched windows, and ceiling fan lights. Low-maintenance water-wise backyard. Take a closer look at one of the area’s best values!
Downtown Covina Living – Vintage Walk I
This is one of the most popular and fast growing area in Covina. This home is located in the First Phase of Vintage Walk, built by Olsen Homes. The 2nd phase was built by City Venture and sold out in about 2 months. Welcome to Downtown Covina!
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Jonathan Chi
626-606-5716
J.Chi@JonathanChi.com
3 bedrooms / 3.5 bathroom / 2-car attached garage / Zip Code: 91723, Covina, California – Vintage Walk Covina
Modern living in the heart of Downtown Covina is waiting for you! This contemporary tri-level townhome in Vintage Walk I is conveniently located to the freeways and Metro Link Station (ideal for commuters). Desirable floor plan features three bedroom suites (one on the ground floor) plus a vanity room in the main living space. Open and airy design with a private balcony that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. Gorgeous stone countertops in all wet areas. Engineered wood flooring in kitchen and dining area. New carpet, custom paint, window coverings and a two-car attached garage. Walking distance to everything you need — restaurants, parks, Metro Link, and entertainment! Take a closer look at one of the area’s best values!
85°C Coming to West Covina this Fall/Winter
McIntyre Square 85C West Covina – JonathanChi.com
85°C (www.85cafe.us) is coming to the Mclntyre Square in West Covina (cross street of Citrus and E Garvey S. Eater.com reports that 85 degrees will open in September 2012. Mclntyre Square was recently re-constructed and many of the new business/restaurants are moving into the new shopping plaza.
To be continued. . .
Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey: Americans Are Increasingly Confident About Homeownership, Real Estate Market Recovery
IRVINE, Calif. – Brookfield Real Estate and Relocation Affiliates Inc., owner of the Prudential Real Estate franchise network, today released the quarterly Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey showing that Americans’ confidence in homeownership and real estate continues climbing from the first quarter and a year earlier.
Signs of growing confidence are widespread, according to the national survey. For instance:
- 69% believe that real estate is a good investment despite the market volatility of the past few years, up 6 percentage points from the first-quarter 2012 survey and 17 percentage points from first quarter 2011.
- 72% expressed confidence that the real estate market and property values will improve during the next two years, including a 6-point jump among those “very confident” or “confident” vs. the first quarter 2012, and a 14-point gain in this subset over first quarter 2011.
- Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents have a favorable perception of the U.S. housing market, up from 60% in first quarter 2012 and 52% in first quarter 2011).
“The American Dream is clearly on the mend,” said Earl Lee, president, Prudential Real Estate. “Americans are feeling better about homeownership and the ongoing recovery taking place in residential real estate. Many are increasingly optimistic about their personal circumstances and, with housing affordability near all-time highs, they want to act on the opportunity.”
Factors driving homeownership
Homeownership remains the central component to the American Dream, as 78% of respondents said owning a home was still “very important” – the same percentage reported in the first-quarter 2012 study. A full 98% said homeownership was at least somewhat important.
In addition, with interest rates at historically low levels, 96% of respondents at least “somewhat agree” that now is a great time to buy a home – the same percentage reported in the first-quarter 2012 study.
More than the financial reasons to buy a home, respondents placed higher priority on the emotional reasons for homeownership. “Control over living space,” “more space for family,” “safer neighborhood” and “good place to raise a family” rated higher than “a good investment,” “financial security” and “tax benefits.”
“Normalcy is returning to the U.S. real estate market and more people are buying homes for traditional reasons – to raise a family, feel secure and build a future,” said Lee. “Every last emotion is rolled up into owning a home – it’s where life happens – so it’s no surprise that the emotional side outweighs financial reasons for owning a home among respondents.”
Caution remains
The survey also shows that consumers remain cautious about the real estate market and process, as a full 30% “strongly agree” that the housing crisis reminds them to be more careful about buying or selling a home; up two percentage points from the first-quarter 2012 survey. In addition:
- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of respondents indicated that financing or getting a mortgage is more challenging than it was before the market crisis, which is up from 58% in the first-quarter 2012 survey.
- Among those considering a real estate transaction, 39% expressed concern they won’t be able to sell their current home, up 11 points from the first-quarter 2012 survey and 10 points from first quarter 2011.
- Given the dynamics and challenges of today’s real estate market, nearly three out of four (74%) respondents think it is more important than ever to work with a good real estate agent for the best success in buying or selling a home (up from 71% in first-quarter 2012 and 67% in first quarter 2011).
“Real estate markets are improving around the country and consumers face many choices,” concluded Lee. “Consumers should seek out a real estate professional who can help them make the best choices to suit their needs.”
Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey Methodology
Interviews with 1,250 Americans who are “in the market” to buy or sell a home were conducted online by Palisades Media Ventures and Penn Schoen Berland, between May 22 and June 1, 2012. Respondents are aged 25-64 with a household income of at least $50,000, and either recently bought/sold a home or are considering buying/selling a home. The margin of error is ± 2.8% for all respondents and higher for subgroups.
About Brookfield Residential Property Services
Brookfield Residential Property Services is a leading global provider of real estate and relocation services, technology and knowledge. The company’s portfolio consists of leading brands, including Brookfield Global Relocation Services, the second largest provider of global relocation services, Prudential Real Estate, Brookfield Real Estate Services, Royal LePage, Real Living, Via Capitale and Centract. Through its real estate brands, it has nearly 80,000 real estate professionals in more than 2,800 locations, who transact over $150 billion annually. Its global footprint spans North America, the United Kingdom, France, China, Singapore, India, Brazil and Australia, and includes more than 2,500 employees worldwide. It is a division of Brookfield Asset Management, a global asset manager with approximately $150 billion of assets under management.
Brookfield Real Estate and Relocation Affiliates Inc. is a part of Brookfield Residential Property Services’ integrated real estate brokerage franchise company. Its Prudential Real Estate franchisees are independently owned and operated. Companies are selected based upon outstanding performance records and high levels of customer service.
Prudential Real Estate provides franchisees with business strategies using Operation Reviews. Other benefits include access to Prudential Real Estate’s Online Seller Advantage® program, designed to provide real-time information to sellers with the touch of a keystroke, and Online Buyer Advantage®, which enables consumers to easily search for properties in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Prudential Real Estate is one of the largest real estate brokerage franchise networks in North America, with more than 1,500 franchise offices and 50,000 sales professionals as of December 31, 2011.
Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities and are used under license, with no other affiliation with Prudential.
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