Diane Mora's (dianemora) Blog

Chino Hills Handyman Recommendation:100 Percent Mr. Fix It Finally!! A Chino Hills handyman who actually returned my call -- and got the job done! After nearly two weeks of googling varations on the "Chino Hills handyman" theme -- and getting nothing but disconnected phone numbers, full message b...

Caution to Home Buyers: "Move-in" is a temporary condition. The word's gone around -- both as hard evidence and anecdotal -- that the vast majority of buyers are looking for a home that's move-in ready. And though I agree that, in this market, it usually makes financial sense to skip the serious ...

My first apartment... heaven on earth: orange shag carpet, green yard-sale sofa, cinderblock-and-plywood bookshelves, and a gargantuan wooden spool for a table (what did you expect? It was 1978 -- I was 18 years old!). I lived in that apartment for two wonderful years: working, dating, partying (...

Chino Hills Realtor® FAQ: "What If I Find Something Better?" It's not surprising when buyers want to keep their options open: with many homes available, it's tough to make a choice. So as a Chino Hills Realtor®, I'm often asked the question: "If we make an offer and THEN find something better... ...

Why do Realtors(R) still advertise the "FREE CMA"? Sorry, but I shake my head every time I see this. It's always prominently displayed on billboards, bus benches, postcards, magazine ads... with the word "FREE" in bold, italics, all caps -- everything possible to draw attention to it. Now I'm not...