Caroline Chai's (sttsou) Blog

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Below is a chart of percentage housing price changes in Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Walnut and Phillips Ranch according to the newest data published by MDA DataQuick, a company that tracks housing price. Unlike most cities in Los Angeles where the 1 year percentage change are still in the negative,...

With the new signs of economic recovery, we are seeing large amount of solid buyers/investors returning to the market with 20% to 50% down payment to look for bargains. The wave of purchase starting in March is causing a huge reduction of available homes for sale and subsequently driving the mark...

This article is found at: http://homebuying.about.com/od/sellingahouse/qt/sellwithpets.htm Almost everybody loves pets except the home buyer who is buying your house. Don't ask me why, but that's often how it works out. Home sellers who adore their pets -- and I count myself as a huge pet lover -...

This article is found at: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090304_homebuyer.htm on March 4, 2009 It seems like every day someone is asking about why it is so hard to get a real estate loan. Just two years ago anyone, and I mean anyone, could get a loan to buy a house or condo. Well, the times hav...

Below is a chart showing the number of houses sold in Phillips Ranch from 2006 to 2009. In April 2009, 7 properties were sold and 19 properties went into escrow. Of the 7 properties sold, 1 is regular sale at bargain price, 2 short sales and 4 bank owned properties. 17 properties went into escrow...

Home warranty is normally purchased by the seller for the buyer covering a year after close of escrow. It covers most interior problems that is not covered by the homeowner insurance policy including electrical, plumbing, A/C, water heater, pool and spa equipment depending on the type of coverage...

After escrow opens, seller shall expecting the followings: 1. Visit by a termite inspector. 2. Visit by a property inspector that is send by the buyer. 3. Visit by an appraiser who will is send by the buyer's loan agent. 4. Receive escrow paper, sign it and send it back to escrow. 5. Respond to b...

After the passing of the new federal tax credit of $8000 for first time buyers, we are seeing a crazy frenzy of buying in Phillips Ranch and neighboring cities. Buyers with large cash down payment of $100,000 to $250,000 saved in their CD accounts are coming out to make purchases now. Above is a ...