The Importance of a Home Evaluation and Understanding How to Get One. It doesn't matter the side of the fence you're on--selling a home or buying one--it's always smart to have an evaluation carried out on your property.   As a seller, the evaluation is important because it allows you to determine a fair selling price.  As a buyer, an evaluation enables you to see if a seller is pricing the home too low or high.  In addition, many banks will require that you get a home evaluation before approving you for a loan.       Buying or selling a home can be a bit of a tricky process.  After all, there are many steps that have to be carried out, but with an experienced Realtor on your side, you can rest assured that the services provided will come from a professional who knows what their doing. ... 05/02/2014

The Homefinding Center in Corona, California is looking for a few motivated agents.  Check out the terrific benefits of taking a real estate job in Corona with our company. Here's an excerpt from the benefits page... 24 hour office & conference room access Use of facility for real estate related meetings, seminars, etc. Step by step transaction processing guidelines for your real estate transactions Excellent commission splits (up to 100%) regardless of experience Company advertising Company Open House Signs provided for your use Company generated leadsTerrific In-House Direct Lender to assist with your loans and pre-approvals. Well known real estate company in the area (here for almost 20 years) Errors & Omissions Insurance covering $1,000,000 (maximum E&O coverage available) Individua... 05/01/2014

Corona CA Short Sale Corona, California real estate has seen some drastic swings in prices, conditions and inventory. First, when the Corona housing crashed in 2007, no one could sell a house. Anyone trying to only chased Corona home buyers with dropping prices. Then came all the Corona CA foreclosures. This attracted many cash buyers and investors. As banks realized that flooding the Corona real estate market with foreclosures drove prices down even further, they began holding on to their Corona foreclosed homes. This brought a new wave to the Corona real estate market: Corona CA Short Sales! The Corona CA Short Sale Yes, Corona California has seen the rise and fall of the short sale, and this type of transaction helped many distressed Corona homeowners reset their financial future and... 04/23/2014

Coldwell Banker Corona CA - REALTORS Corona CA - Corona Realty Are you buying or selling a Corona home? When hiring a Corona REALTOR make sure you use an agent with experience, and works for a trusted name, like Coldwell Banker, in Corona, California. We are Todd and Devona Garrigus, Garrigus Real Estate, and we work under the trusted Coldwell Banker Kivett-Teeters brokerage that has been serving the Southern California area for decades. If you're buying or selling a Corona house, we have extensive experience in short sales, standard sales, foreclosures, and home purchasing. We can help you avoid the many pitfalls of selling, and help you find the right home and deal when buying. Give us a call and interview us to see if we are the right Corona CA real estate agents for you! -----------... 04/17/2014

California Water Crisis, Where are We Wasting? This infographic shows where we might be wasting water and gives us tips on how to save. This tip brought to you by your local Corona real estate agent.   04/16/2014

Spring Weather in Eastvale CA April 13th 2014 - April 19th 2014     Weatherman is predicting a nice week ahead for Eastvale residents. For Monday, we can all put away our sweaters and enjoy the Sunny weather of Southern California. As we approach Easter weekend, Spring colors and flowers will be in full bloom. Life is good. Life is beautiful... Make it the best you can...every minute of the day!!!     Spring Weather in Eastvale CA   04/13/2014

Home ownership vs Renters Net Worth   KCM blog posted April 9, 2014     What does it all mean? Well, it shows that home ownership is still the way to build wealth in America. Over half of ones net worth is found in its home equity. As home value appreciates so will its homeowner's net worth.   There is no comparison in the net worth of a homeowner vs a renter. Home ownership is still the American dream and the way to accumulate wealth. It has been said that the more an investor increases its portfolio, the faster he or she becomes wealthy.   We are in a time period where it is cheaper to pay a mortgage than to be responsible for a monthly rent. Homeowners who purchased property in 2012 saw a 27%+ increase in their home values...that is an increase in ones net wealth.   If you are lookin... 04/13/2014

What Are the Average Home Prices in California? With the market seemingly leveling off, the average prices have put buyers in a better sense of what they can afford. As real estate cycles go we are still in a good time to purchase a home. The rise in home prices has settle from 20%-40% to around 6%-9% a year in most areas. The Corona median price is more between Los Angeles and Riverside approximately around $380,000. If your interested in purchasing a home in a certain neighborhood or if you're thinking about selling a home and want to know what the median price is, visit my Market Insider report and just put in the zip code. You will get information on the latest listings sold, local schools, community, comparable areas, and insider tips.   04/04/2014

3 Bedroom Single Story House for Sale in Corona CA   2890 Taylor Avenue, Corona Ca 92882 Open House - March 29, 2014 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage 2103 sqft offered at $440,000   This upgraded house has 3 bedroom and a huge loft that is great for entertainment. Spacious backyard with privacy, dog run, BBQ and a shed. This house is located in a very sought after neighborhood in Corona. This home has new paint, new carpet, new counters and upgraded appliances. Great curb appeal and location that offers privacy and convenience to local shopping strips.   The Eastvale Team Realty invites you to tour this property if you are in the market to purchase a single story home in Corona Ca. Call us at 951-707-9919                 03/30/2014

Recently there was a article on Yahoo that talked about a man who successfully sold his home on his own. As a Realtor I agree that you can sell your home without the help of real estate professional. In fact before I became a real estate agent I sold my home on my own.  Interesting thing about the story as I read on is that it turned out the man was a real estate agent before so he had experience. The comments on the article all agreed with the man and they started to talk bad about the real estate profession. Regardless how you feel about Realtors we serve a purpose to help sellers and buyers get what they want. Like I said before I agree that many homeowner's can sell on their own, but if your not sure about yourself and you want to make sure your doing things right, it is wise to hir... 03/28/2014

  Eastvale Ca Realtor - Lester Oswald     Looking for a realtor who will work for you?Your search is over...contact Lester Oswaldat 949-233-7804 His analytical background has helped investors and buyers see the benefits of being a buyer in this real estate market. He will crunch the numbers and show you why it is now more beneficial for one to be a homeowner vs a rental. Numbers don't lie...     Contact Lester Oswald if you want to see how much home prices have climbed within the City of Eastvale for those he was able to help last year. Home prices went up over 27% within a short period of 6 month during 2013. Being a local real estate agent, he can show you the ins and outs of the city. As a resident of Eastvale since 2004, his personal and professional knowledge of the city is pricele... 03/26/2014

Top 10 Reasons to be Optimistic About the Housing Market As we continue into the new year there are many things happening in the real estate market that is positive. The list below are just 10 reasons buyers and sellers can be optimistic about the current real estate market. There is no doubt that home pricing continues to increase making a good time to sell. Interest rates are still good making it attractive to buyers. We see many new construction projects happening in Corona and surrounding areas as well.    If your looking to purchase or sell a home, choosing a local knowledgeable real estate agent is crucial. It could save you money, frustration and time. Make sure to hire an experienced professional Realtor. 02/14/2014

HOT MARKET in Corona at the Butterfield Estates. These homes are manufactured homes where the market has been climbing for the last six months. This area just jumped from $115,000 sold in November 2013 to one closed sale in January 2014 for over $157,500. One home is taking back up offers at $199,000. To view the latest Listing in Corona visit REeBrokerHomes.com     Active Listings 10250 Stageline  $159,900,  2 Bed 2 Bath 1,248 sq. ft. Built 1985 10639 Wrangler Way  $175,000,  3 Bed 2 Bath 1,056 sq. ft. Built 1987    Pending 10363 Comstock Road $95,000,  3 Bed 2 Bath 1.440 sq. ft. Built 1985   Back Up Offer 10404 Wrangler Way $199,900,  3 Bed 2 Bath 1,536 sq. ft. Built 1985   SOLD 10165 Wrangler Way $115,000,  3 Bed 2 Bath 1,224 sq. ft. Built 1985 10181 Wagonroad $120,000,  2 Bed 2 Bath... 02/05/2014

Corona, California has 391 active home listings for sale as of 2/5/2014!!! Yeah, you read that right!!! Can you believe it?! 391 listings current active for sale properties is amazing. Corona is a big city, and the numbers here will be different than in other cities, but let's compare to other MLS status numbers in the area. For example, let's compare that number to how many properties are pending sale, or in escrow, in Corona: only 185. Of course, that number could be affected by a plethora of factors, like buyers and their buying motivations, or over-pricing by sellers trying to cash in, but it still is a heck of a contrast. Also, if you throw in backup offer status, with the Corona number coming in at 148, then the view of where the Corona market is becomes more focused. The properti... 02/05/2014

TOP 5 Reasons Why You Need A REALTOR® Choosing a great buyers agent is important as our Top 5 Reasons show. The price is always negotiable no matter what anyone says. Also a good buyers agent wants to make sure you are paying a fair price so he will do his homework and find out what the market is doing in that particular neighborhood. You can also save some money on negotiating the terms such as who pays for certain items on the contract. If your working with a REALTOR® or looking to find one, it's always best to work with a local knowledgeable agent for they truly know their market place.   02/03/2014

How to Price Your Home to Sell in Sycamore Creek.  Sycamore Creek has been a steady market with plenty of homes for sale and lots of buyers. So there is defintly some competition in this area. So with so much competition you need to stand out from other home sellers and you need to price your home right the first time. (Check out homes in Sycamore Creek Here)     As a Realtor we know this is your main concern, that is pricing your home to sell for top dollar. We as professionals consider this our main concern as well. We want to make sure you get top dollar, that is the most possible price leaving no money on the table.   Sellers you must understand that it's so important that you price your home right the first time. If you price your home way above market value you won't get as many b... 01/31/2014

Corona's Main Street is Going Urban-New Development.  In case you have been wondering about the development plans in Corona where Sears Outlet and the Corona Swap Meet is, the Planning and Housing Commission recommended approval for phase II. The plan is a mixed-use of a urban development to be built which is currently a commercial center. This development will bring 464 new business and apartments.  The new development will continue transforming Corona's North Main Street which has already started with the Artisan Apartments located between Rincon and River Road. This project will be broken into three phases over the next several years allowing Sears and the Corona Swap Meet to operate before phase II begins. The plan for the first phase II will start with the South end along Blaine St... 01/29/2014

Point of Interest in Corona "WEST COAST CUSTOMS" are as many people know them as Pimp My Ride. For many people living in Corona they have never visited the famous shop of West Coast Customs, me included. They welcome you to come visit their facility here in Corona Ca. Located at 181 Via Trevizio Corona CA 92879 Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 1-2pm) Sat 9am-3pm   They are located at the end of the industrial cul de sac as you will see them as soon as you turn the corner. Also the picture in the middle is the fishbowl as they call it. Here you can view what's going on in the shop safely. You can also check out the new products in their retail shop. In the fishbowl walkway there are many pictures of many of the cars they have done for many of the popular car magazines and celebrities. I not... 01/28/2014

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post links to our popular Corona Home Search links... Corona Homes For Sale In 92879 zip codeCorona Homes For Sale In 92880 zip codeCorona Homes For Sale In 92881 zip codeCorona Homes For Sale In 92882 zip codeCorona Homes For Sale In 92883 zip code   If my team can assist you or anyone you know who might be looking for a home, please don't hesitate to call us at 951.272.6850. 01/28/2014

Top 5 Reasons Buyers Were Satisfied with their REALTORS® in 2013     01/28/2014