Saturday Sept. 28, between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., the Corona Animal Shelter will host a low cost rabies vaccination clinic at the Corona Animal Shelter located at 608 Harrington St. Corona, CA. 92880 [MAP]. In conjunction with the low-cost clinic, all late fees for dog licenses sold at the animal shelter will be waived for the month of Sept. 2013. This clinic is for dogs only. Each dog must be on a leash and under the control of a responsible adult at all times. Aggressive dogs will not be permitted. City of Corona residents will be able to purchase, or renew dog licenses at the event. During the event there will be several local pet related vendors. There will also be a raffle and prizes to raise funds for the City of Corona Animal Shelter. The cost for a rabies vaccination will be $... 09/26/2013

Secrets of Successful Landlords     So you are an investor and have decided to manage some of your investments. Now you come to realize that acquiring these properties was the easy part. Managing and maintaining is a whole different ball game.   Whether you decide to hire a property manager or you are the DIY type of individual, the following tips will set you apart and start you on the right path to success.                  1. Always screen your applicants for credit and background checks. Don't just eliminate a prospective tenant due to their credit scores. The recent recession affected many households. Check for job history, referrals, and get a feel for them as a person. I have asked for bank statements to determine their liabilities.   2. Online marketing is more cost effective th... 09/25/2013

Corona Norco School District is one of the four finalist for Broad Prize 2013       Great news for Eastvale residents and seniors who are attending high school within the Corona Norco School districts. For the second consecutive year, our great district is the finalist for the Broad Prize award for the Urban Education. This acclaimed honor sets our district among the top four urban school district in the whole nation. The winner of this great award will be announced on Sept 25th at 8am by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and philanthropist Eli Broad.  Finalist will be sharing a scholarship award worth $500k.   The Broad Foundation noted that Corona Norco school district is one of the recipients because it raised the advanced academic level among Hispanic and African American stud... 09/24/2013

Eastvale CA 10th Annual Fall Festival at Harada Heritage Park     Harada Heritage Park 13099 65th Street Eastvale, California 92880     Can you believe that Fall is upon us? It seems just like yesterday when we were blasting the  A/C air trying to cool off from Eastvale's hot Summer days.   Eastvale Ca is celebrating its 10th annual fall festival at Harada Heritage Park on October 5th 2013 from 2pm to 9pm. Admission is FREE and the park is located at the corner of 65th and Scholar Way.   The whole community is invited. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet your Eastvale neighbors. There is going to be plenty of merchandise and food booths. Live music and events for the whole family. Some of the biggest attractions: Costume contest for kids and pets Pie eating contest Pumpkin car... 09/24/2013

Eastvale CA - Orange Street Sidewalk Improvement September 16th to October 11, 2013     The City of Eastvale is proud to announce the street improvement on Orange St has began. This is the road right before the Eastvale Elementary School. It will be a great benefit to those who walk and bike to school every day.   Lee & Stires, Inc are the ones contracted to make the improvements. Construction will take place from 9am to 2pm. Keep in mind that due to construction, traffic to and from school will be congested, so please allow yourself extra time. Be advised to avoid the route on Orange St. till construction is completed. Alternative routes are advised at this time. Parking on the south side of Orange Street will not be permitted during construction hours. This much needed sidewalk improv... 09/24/2013

Eastvale Ca New Residential Property In Foreclosure Ordinance         City of Eastvale passed a new registration ordinance No. 2013-02 on March 13, 2013. This new registration is meant to help the city keep track and protect the neighborhood from un-maintained properties resulting from foreclosure. We seldom see any more foreclosures within the City of Eastvale, but if you do, the City wants to be aware of the location of these properties.   The ordinance basically stipulates that the City of Eastvale must be informed of the street address, telephone number and the person who is directly responsible for the property. The responsible individual must comply with the code enforcement orders issued by the City. Must also provide trespass authorization if requested by local law enforcement. ... 09/23/2013

Dare I say...the best doughnut ever?   Ontario 4485 Mills Circle Ontario Ca 91764 (909) 476-8421   Inland Empire's very own Krispy Kreme is located in the City of Ontario. It is across the street from Costco in Rancho Cucamonga. These delicious doughnuts draws me to their store every time I am near the Ontario Mills.  There are currently 11 locations within Southern California and we are so fortunate to have one location so close to Eastvale. Krispy Kreme has been making coffee and doughnuts since 1947. They are mostly known for making delicious melt in your mouth glazed donuts. Their mission is to touch and enhance lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme. So far, they have accomplished their mission with me...love their krisy and kreme fillings. And I am filled with joy every time I... 09/23/2013

Eastvale City Council Meeting - September 25th 2013       City Council Meeting September 25, 2013 at 6:30pm at Rosa Parks Elementary School 13830 Whispering Hills Drive Eastvale Ca 92880       Make sure to inform your friends, family and neighbors that Eastvale's City Council Meeting will be held this Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30pm. Two important amended ordinances will be introduced at that time which will affect landlords, tenants and the city economy overall. The following ordinances were pulled from the City of Eastvale's website:     These two ordinance will have a great impact on landlords and tenants.  Every landlord who owns a rental property within Eastvale will have to register their property as a business. There will an annual registration fee.  Penalties will be incurre... 09/22/2013

Eastvale CA 5k-10k Run Walk 2013     5th Annual Run/Walk Event Saturday, October 19th at 8 am     Eleanor Roosevelt High School 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale CA 92880   This will be Eastvale's 5th annual 5k/10k run walk event to benefit ERHS Climate Boosters. Come out and support ERHS. The event schedule are as follows:   6am - check in 7:30am - warm up 8:00am - 5k/10k run and walk race 8:20am - start of the 1 mile fun run/walk race     This is a fun event for the whole family. Entry fees are as follows:    5k/10k   Adult : $25 early registration, $30 after 10/5 or $35 on the day of the event. Students: $15 early registration or $20 on the day of event   1 Mile Run/Walk - $10 for all participants (age 4 and under are FREE)     The race will be professionally chip timed and free T Shirt wil... 09/22/2013

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month   Let us work together to beat childhood cancer. Did you know 1 out of 300 children will be diagnosed with childhood cancer? I don't like the odds. . . let us work together and see if we change the odds for our children. Click below and see how you can help. Our children deserves a fighting chance...and they depend on us.   09/17/2013

HOMES SELLING ABOVE ASKING PRICE IN CORONA CA In August 2013, the number of homes for sale in Corona, California rose to the highest level since April of last year. Listings jumped 26.2% between July and August, and by nearly 39% year over year. Although this surge is not great news for homeowners and home sellers, inventory remains fairly low, considering the size of Corona, and prices have continued to rise throughout the year. Pending real estate sales fell 4.2% in Corona, on a month to month basis, and plunged almost 50% when compared to last August. Based on the current number of homes for sale in Corona, California, we can expect to see pending sales figures fall even further in the near future. Month over month, Corona real estate sales increased 2%, but the year to year stats re... 09/14/2013

September 11th 2013 - Eastvale CA   NEVER FORGET "Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11." --President Barack Obama     September 11th 2013 - Eastvale CA Never Forget 09/11/2013

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant Has Arrived in Eastvale CA   Grand Opening Thursday, September 12th 2013 at 11 am on 12569 Limonite Avenue, Suite 330 (Located in The Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center)           Come on over and enjoy the Celebration with Bill and Rowena Seward, the husband and wife team to open Eastvale's very own Dickey's BB Pit. The doors will open on September 12 at 11 am, and the first 50 customers who purchases any item will be the recipient of a gift card worth $50.  The celebration will continue on through Saturday, when their famous pulled pork big BBQ will only cost $2 dollars from the hours of noon to 2pm. On Saturday, there will also be a drawing for a $500 dollars gift card.   Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant was founded by Travis Dickey whose goal was to cook authe... 09/10/2013

  September 11th 2013   One Minute Silence in front of Eastvale Fire Station 27       Wednesday, September 11th 2013 will mark the 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack on American soil. The City of Eastvale will hold a one minute of silence in front of Eastvale Fire Station 27 at exactly 6:59 am. Eastvale will join the rest of the country in remembering and honoring the thousands of men, woman and public servicemen who lost their lives on that day.                      Photo: Kiddiescornerdeals.com     Eastvale firefighters and police officers will gather together in their uniform at the base of the flag pole and stand in attention during the posting of the American flag. Eastvale fire station 27 is located at 7067 Hamner Avenue, Eastvale Ca 92880.     Our neighboring city, Jurupa Valley... 09/09/2013

Corona CA - August 2013 Market Report     Corona August's Closings     Corona July's Closings     Corona June's Closings    Corona CA real estate market is still a Seller's market. The number of homes sold continues to increase from month to month. It went from 227 homes sold for the month of June to 238 homes for the month of August. We did see a decrease of 2 homes sold from July to August. Some of the factors that contributed to the decrease of homes sold in Corona might be due to interest rate increase and an increase in home values.   Inventory is still limited within the city of Corona.  Home prices increased from $367,735 to over $392,223. That is an increase of $24,4880. As inventory remains limited, we will continue to see buyers competing for the same properties.  I would not ... 09/09/2013

Eastvale Ca - Food Truck Event   Eastvale Ca is holding its 2nd Food Truck Event on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 5pm to 10pm. It will be held at Ramirez Intermediate School located on 6905 Harrison Avenue, Eastvale CA 92880. This is Eastvale's newest school that is located directly behind Eastvale's Community Center.       This is going to be a fun filled evening for the whole family. Live Music will be provided by AM Radio 97.1. At this time, we already have over 20 tasty food trucks participating. They include: Dogzilla, Chunk N Chip, Cousins Maine Lobster, Wings on Wheels, Rollin Sushi and many other. There is bound to be a food truck that will satisfy your taste buds.   Entrance fee for this event is only $3.00 person and kids 5 and under are FREE. $10.00 unlimited wristbands for... 09/09/2013

Where Can One Align Themselves With Nature in Eastvale CA?   Eastvale is a new City within the Inland Empire. With a population over 50,000 one can still find peace and serenity of the outdoor within the boundaries of the city limit. A prime example is the River Walk Park located at7674 Soaring Bird Ct, Eastvale Ca 92880. This park runs along the Santa Ana River. It stretches from Soaring Bird Ct and ends on Archibald. Many residents use the park for their daily regiment of running and jogging. The park stretches for a good mile or two. Kids tot lot area is found on the North end of the park, followed by a section of the park where one can stretch and use exercise equipment that is found along the park. Walking trail is located along the south section of the park. River Walk park is ver... 09/06/2013

Where Dogs Can Roam Free in Eastvale CA   Eastvale CA passed an ordinance that dogs must be on a leash at all times, even if they are being walked in the parks.  However, don't you think our lovely four legged friends deserve to roam free? No one likes to have a tight leash around their necks and be told where and when they are allowed to run. Currently, Eastvale has 3 dog parks...fenced dog parks where our dogs can roam free. The park has 2 sections. A section for smaller dogs and a larger fenced area for the bigger dogs. The three parks are: - Harada Park which is located on 13099 65th St, Eastvale CA 92880 - Dairyland Park on 14520 San Remo, Eastvale Ca 92880 - Eastvale's newest park, the American Heroes Park which is located on 6608 Hellman Ave, Eastvale Ca 92880   Eastvale's oldest... 09/06/2013

Fun Summer Activity for Eastvale CA Residents     Summer is almost over, but it sure doesn't feel like it. It is over 104 degrees outside (don't worry...it is hardly ever this hot in the Inland Empire).  There is still a lot of fun activities that Eastvale residents can participate in. There is still time to soak in some of Southern California's warm weather.   Eastvale Ca has over 12 parks within the city. A few of Eastvale parks have their very own skatepark.  The most popular skatepark is located within the Harada Park. The park is situated at 13099 65th St, Eastvale Ca 92880. It is at the corner of 65th St and Scholar.   The park is open from sunrise to 10pm. Most of the nights, the skateboard park is filled with talented skateboarders. A fun time can be had by all those who enjoy s... 09/06/2013

Whoa!  This is why it's a good idea to actually stop at STOP SIGNS.  A single car accident in Corona shows why distraction can be dangerous. Check out the full story on my blog here...  Traffic Accident In Corona, California. Comments left on my blog story (link above) are appreciated.   Cheers, Cameron Novak, Real Estate AgentThe Homefinding Center4300 Green River Rd. #118Corona, CA 92880 951.212.7479 direct951.272.6660 fax 09/05/2013