Bank-owned properties and short sales continue to add to the number of homes on the market in Ontario. Home shoppers can find a wide variety of homes in all price ranges.According to information provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, 941 Ontario homes were listed as available on Nov. 4. Of the homes listed for sale, 622 were single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 319 were condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Seventy homes were reported in escrow. Call (909) 261-3541 to get daily updates on new listings, including bank-owned and short-sale properties and the services of experienced professionals dedicated to helping you buy or sell real estate with confidence. 11/05/2007

DQ News has reported that 13 single-family existing homes were sold in Ontario Zip Code 91761 in September. The median sales price was $410,000, 12.6 percent less than in September 2006. In Zip Code 91762, 12 homes were reported sold; median price was $411,000, 1.1 percent less than in September 2006. In Zip Code 91764, 15 homes were reported sold; median price was $395,000, 1.4 percent less than in September 2006. Sales of new homes were not included.In Ontario, the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service reported that 954 existing homes were listed as available on Oct. 28. Of the homes listed for sale, 641 were single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 313 were condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Eighty were reported in escrow.Avoi... 10/29/2007

Bank-owned properties and short sales continue to add to the number of homes on the market in Ontario. The local multiple listing service reported 958 homes for sale on Oct. 21.Of the homes offered for sale, 646 are single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 312 are condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Thirty-one homes are in escrow, according to the IMRMLS.The large number of bank-owned and short-sale properties are for sale, providing home shoppers a wide variety of homes in all price ranges. With many bank-owned properties sitting vacant, home buyers who are ready to act can close escrow quickly. Offers on short-sale properties generally take much longer. The lender must approve any short-sale offer. Because the anticipated proceeds from t... 10/21/2007

By Ila JosephsReports of an exploding job market is good news for Ontario homeowners. The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported on Sept. 27 that Milken Institute rates the Ontario-San Bernardino-Riverside market as No. 3 among 200 large U.S. metropolitan areas in job creation and retention, ranking just behind Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, North Carolina.It makes sense. The LA/Ontario International Airport processes passengers and cargo more easily than the vast airport in Los Angeles, major freeways offer quick access, land costs much less than in Los Angeles or Orange counties, and the large number of people who moved to the Inland Empire in search of lower- cost housing provide a ready source of employees. More jobs will bring more people to the area needing a place to live, and gr... 09/27/2007

The Great Clean Air Tree Planting Project expects to add 5,000 trees to the Southern California landscape on Saturday, October 27, including those planted by Ontario volunteers.We may all breathe a little easier as a result. One hundred trees remove 604 pounds of pollutants from the air per year, according to statistics from the Center for Urban Forest Research cited on the United Voices website http://unitedvoices.org. The Ontario project is being run by the city Parks and Maintenance Department. Information for volunteers is posted on the city website, www.ci.ontario.ca.us. Volunteers must register by Oct. 8.    09/22/2007

More than 5,000 homes were listed for sale in six cities along the Foothill Freeway and in Ontario on Sept. 18, 2007, according to the Inland Regional Multiple Listing Service. Twenty-eight percent of the homes for sale are vacant, with owners anxious to find a buyer.In Ontario, 940 homes are for sale and 85 are in escrow, as reported by the MLS.The market report below contains information about San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Ontario. If you want to buy a home this year, please email or call me at (909) 261-3541 for more details.  Affordable CondominiumsCondominiums are an affordable entry into home ownership, and convenient for those who want to control the interior of their home but let someone else worry about everything outside. Almost 300 cond... 09/17/2007

Ontario Market Report as of August 2007 No matter what the market, people will continue to desire to live in Ontario, as it remains one of the most atractive cities within San Bernardino County. Comparatively speaking, the Ontario housing market continues to post brisk sales. In of August 2007, 79 single family homes and a total of 34 condos/townhomes sold.  Total sales are down 52% for the same period last year in the Inland Valley MLS.Closed Sales For August 2007:15 Single Family Homes14 Condos/TownhomesPending Sales For August 2007:79 Single Family Homes34 Condos/TownhomesCurrent Actives As of Today's Post:769 Single Family Homes196 Condos/TownhomesIt's important to stay in tune with the changes in the market. Call Empire Realty for your next personal real estate consultation at (909... 09/12/2007

You're driving down a street and suddenly a sign announces "Road Closed Ahead."  What do you do? You have to find another route to get to your destination. You consider different ways to get around the blockage and choose a path that is likely to get you where you want to be.  It's the same in the current real estate market. Whatever your situation, you have many choices. Even if facing foreclosure, stay focused on your goals and look at all your options. When one path turns into a dead end, don't give up. Step back and look for another route. Don't hesitate to ask for help. A low FICO score, for instance, does not necessarily mean you cannot buy a house. Lenders look at many factors - your income, employment history, whether you pay your bills on time are as important as your FICO scor... 08/28/2007