Rancho del Chino, Panattoni's new $90 million retail development project, which is under construction in Chino, Calif. The 42-acre project, which also includes Home Depot, is expected to include an electronics retailer and office supply store as well as additional retail shops and restaurants. Is now open for business!!   Adore Realty13089 Peyton Dr. Ste. C-224Chino Hills, CA 91709    Corona Homes Chino Hills Homes Whittier Homes       01/10/2008

Panattoni Development Company, LLC announces the name of its new 42-acre retail project in the Inland Empire, one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Situated at the northeast corner of Ramona Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway in Chino, the project has been aptly named "Rancho del Chino" and is expected to encompass approximately 350,000 square feet of retail space and include nationally recognized large format retailers, fashion-oriented and home furnishing stores, specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. Panattoni also plans to build up to approximately 328,000 square feet of office and light industrial space on an additional 18 acres on the northeast side of the property.   Adore Realty13089 Peyton Dr. Ste. C-224Chino Hills, CA 91709    Corona Homes Chino Hills Homes Whittier ... 01/10/2008

From:California Farm Bureau Federation "Where Everything Grows," the city of Chino's motto, originally referred to its agricultural roots. Today it applies instead to growth in families, non-agricultural businesses and commercial and industrial complexes. Houses and business structures are going up at an astonishing rate. The Chino Valley was once home to more than 400 dairies and 400,000 head of cattlemand dairy cows are keeping pace with the human population. But that won't be the case for long, with 70 percent of the remaining 140 dairies either sold to real estate developers or in negotiations. This shift in land use from agriculture to urban development is going on throughout the state, but none is more dramatic than the mass exodus currently taking place in the Chino dairyshed, wh... 01/10/2008

Three homes closed escrow in Chino during the week ending Jan. 6 and 23 homes were reported in escrow on Jan. 6, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. The MLS said 18 new Chino listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 419 homes on Jan. 6, including 270 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 149 condominiums, town homes and single-family homes in associations. During the week, 42 Chino listings expired. Some re-listed, but other sellers are waiting until next year.  If you are looking at homes along the 210 Freeway from San Dimas to Fontana, or in Ontario, Montclair or Chino, I would be happy to assist you. Contact me or visit my website. 01/07/2008

Comps are used as a technique too accurately appraising the value of any asset. In real estate too appraise the value of a home based on the most recent selling price of houses "Comps" in the same market area with similar attributes, such as square footage,lot size and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms too name a few. "Comparables" or "Comps" recent homes that have sold in the your neighborhood, not to be confused with active listing. Home that are for sale. Adore Realty13089 Peyton Dr. Ste. C-224Chino Hills, CA 91709    Corona Homes Chino Hills Homes Whittier Homes 01/05/2008

A short sale means the seller's lender is accepting a discounted payoff to release an existing mortgage.When a property is listed as a  sale with short sale terms does not mean the lender will accept your offer. When dealing with a short sale the homeowner is no longer involved in the negation of the sells price.Your agent can do research to find out who is on title, whether a foreclosure notice has been filed and how much is owed. This is important because it will help you to determine how much to offer.   Adore Realty13089 Peyton Dr. Ste. C-224Chino Hills, CA 91709    Corona Homes Chino Hills Homes Whittier Homes 01/05/2008

Upcoming Citizen AcademyThe Chino Police Department is currently accepting applications for their 16th class and welcome your participation.  The classes begin on Tuesday, February 26 and run for 11 weeks on Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.      Adore Realty13089 Peyton Dr. Ste. C-224Chino Hills, CA 91709    Corona Homes Chino Hills Homes Whittier Homes 01/05/2008

Eight single-family homes listed under $300,000 were available in Chino on Dec. 31, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. Two homes closed escrow in Chino during the week ending Dec. 30 and 28 homes were reported in escrow on Dec. 30, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. The MLS said eight Chino new listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 433 homes on Dec. 30, including 283 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 150 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in associations. During the week, 20 Chino listings expired. Some re-listed, but other sellers are waiting until next year.  Serious buyers took advantage of vacation time and holiday visits this week to search for a new home, both online and in ... 12/31/2007

There are two ways to lower your property taxes in Chino which are legal and FREE. 1) If you qualify, appeal your property tax assessment 2) Claimed your Homeowner’s Tax Exemption   APPEAL YOUR TAX ASSESSMENT Home values in Chino have decreased over the last year, you may be able to lower your property taxes?This will only apply if you purchased your home or have been re-assessed in the last couple of years?   If the above information applies to you, you may be able to do something that will cost you nothing.  This simple process can save you hundreds of dollars in future property taxes.    Lower you Property Tax Bill NOW ! Each county operates differently but the simple answer is that all you need to do is ask for your property to be re-assessed.Some counties are proactive and are alre... 12/30/2007

November  2007 Comparison to November 2006November Average Price            Average Price TrendNovember 07 # Sold                        2007                   200633                          $448,992             $570,802          -21.3%San Bernardino County Homes for Sale Monthly Totals:November #Sold 2007    #Sold 2006   %Chg             2007                20061362              1742           -21.8%         $308,368         $370,929        -16.9%Closed Residential Resale Transactions As Reported By Dataquick Information Services. I post this information monthly so you can keep up with trends in a few select cities in San Bernardino County. I always post the cities of Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana and Rancho Cucmonga as a comparison with the specific city as well. Brought to yo... 12/29/2007

Chino University Hall is a Redevelopment project that provides seven (7) classrooms for undergraduate and graduate level courses for Chino residents and the day time employment community.Anyone who is interested in taking college courses may enroll.Chino University Hall offers undergraduate and graduate level courses.Chino University Hall is conveniently located in the new Carolyn Owens Community Center Building at Paseo del Sol across the street from City Hall at 13201 Central Avenue, 2nd floor, Chino, CA 91710. If you are interested in learning more about the above programs, please contact our partner universities directly at the following numbers:   California Baptist University Sonja Wood Phone: (951) 415-9073 Email: swood@calbaptist.edu   California State University Northridge Henr... 12/28/2007

Home resale activity in Chino continued to slide downward in November, according to a report issued by DataQuick News, which said the median price of single-family homes sold there in November was $420,000, down 20.8 percent from November 2006. One home closed escrow in Chino during the week ending Dec. 23 and 29 homes were reported in escrow on Dec. 23, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. The MLS said the home at 14180 Ironbark Ct. sold for $940,000.The MLS said nine new listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 442 homes on Dec. 23, including 288 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 154 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in associations. During the week, 18 Chino listings expired. Some re-listed, but other sellers a... 12/27/2007

City of ChinoLocation of Chino within Southwestern San Bernardino County, California.Coordinates: 34°1′4″N 117°41′24″W / 34.01778, -117.69CountryUnited StatesStateCaliforniaCountySan BernardinoIncorporated1910Area - Total21.1 sq mi (54.5 km²) - Land21.1 sq mi (54.5 km²) - Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)Elevation728 ft (650 m)Population (2000) - Total69,732 (city proper) - Density455.6/sq mi (175.9/km²)Time zonePST (UTC-8) - Summer (DST)PDT (UTC-7)ZIP code91710, 91708Area code(s)909FIPS code06-13210GNIS feature ID1660477Chino is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Chino and its surroundings have long been a center of dairy farming, serving the considerable demands for milk products in Southern California and much of the southwestern United States. Beginning in the 1970... 12/27/2007

The city of Chino has updated their website to contain community events, community calendar, city hall information and a resource for businesses and commerce.  When looking for information on crime statistics, weather and demographics use the City of Chino's website as your one stop shop for resources.  Link to Chino City website.For information on purchasing your next home in Chino or anywhere in the Inland Empire call Empire Realty at 909-579-6611 or visit us on the web at Empire Realty. Empire Realty is your one stop shop for information and Full Service at a Discount. 12/22/2007

Keller Williams Realty was recently honored with a Stevie Award in the Best Run Sales Organization category as the Real Estate Sales Organization of the Year at the second annual Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards in Las Vegas, Nev. The awards were jointly presented by Selling Power magazine, the leading sales management publication with 145,000 subscribers in 67 countries, and The Stevie® Awards, which have been hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (the New York Post, April 27, 2005). More than 400 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories this year.    David HoodKeller Williams Realty Chino Hills Ca Real EstateOffice Phone: (877) 380-7992 Cell Phone: (909) 972-5569 Visit our web site TeamHo... 12/18/2007

Fewer open houses are scheduled during the holidays, but there is still a wide selection of homes in most price ranges. If you are shopping for a new home, I can make the process much easier. If what you are looking for isn't on the market now, my Personal Shopper Service will make sure you see homes online as soon as they appear in the Multiple Listing Service.Two homes closed escrow in Chino during the week ending Dec. 15 and 30 homes were reported in escrow on Dec. 16, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service. The MLS said 19 new listings were added during the week, for a total inventory of 467 homes on Dec. 16, including 305 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 162 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in associations. During the week, 14 Chi... 12/16/2007

Short sales - often called "pre-foreclosure" in listings - continue to drive the market down, but the effect is exaggerated by sellers who advertise a very low price to get attention and leave it to the lender to counter offers with a higher, more realistic price.They are called short sales because the seller actually owes more than he expects to receive from the sale. In order to complete a transaction, the lender must either accept less than what is owed or proceed with foreclosure and essentially "repossess" the house. A lender often agrees to a short sale because writing off a portion of the balance owed would be a better option than taking possession of the house and then having the expense of maintaining it, without receiving any payments, until a buyer can found. By the way, a se... 12/11/2007

MEDIA RELEASE Safety Tips for Outdoor Christmas Lights As December 1, the traditional day for putting up Christmas lights, fast approaches, The Warehouse encourages all New Zealanders to use these simple safety tips: 1. Safety Low Voltage Transformers must be kept under cover - do not expose 240 V current to the weather. 2. Remove set from packaging before connecting to power supply. 3. Do not allow children to play with or handle light sets. 4. Before arranging the set in the required location uncoil the cable completely and connect to power supply to ascertain that all bulbs are operating. 5. To avoid damage to the set replace failed bulbs immediately with bulbs of the same voltage and wattage. 6. Ensure that the set is arranged so that the bulbs are not in contact with combustible ma... 12/09/2007

Press ReleaseCity of ChinoPublic Information Office13220 Central AvenueChino, CA 91710(909) 627-7577 11/27/2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS RELEASE #11-07Subject :Officers of the Chino Police Department Continue the Fight to Keep Chino Free of GraffitiContact :Michelle Van Der Linden, Public Information Officer, Administration    909-591-9803    mvanderlinden@cityofchino.orgOfficers of the Chino Police Department arrested two minors last Saturday morning at approximately 10:30 am on vandalism and burglary charges after they tagged a state highway sign on the corner of Ramona and Schaefer Avenues.  When Officers arrived at the scene, the suspects ran but were quickly taken into custody without further incident.  The Officers discovered seven brand new paint markers on the youths and found ... 12/09/2007

City of Chino Thanks Local Military Personnel for Their ServiceLet the City acknowledge your active duty military service to our country through the Armed Forces Banner Program.  See the link below for additional program details and order form and contact Edie Stassi-Garcia for additional information at 909-464-8363. ( View PDFDavid HoodKeller Williams Realty Chino Hills Ca Real EstateOffice Phone: (877) 380-7992 Cell Phone: (909) 972-5569 Visit our web site TeamHoodSells.comSearch Active Listings Are You Moving into the Area       12/09/2007