A lender-approved Short Sale is a better choice than a Foreclosure.   Home prices have dropped and a growing number of Rialto homeowners are finding their homes worth much less than the mortgage amount they owe to their lenders. You may find yourself in this situation because: You purchased your Rialto home at the peak of the local market, just before prices began to drop; You took out an interest-only or pick-a-payment option loan and your monthly payments did not reduce the principle owed – as your Rialto home value dropped, the amount you owed on it grew; You tapped into your home’s equity with a second mortgage or home equity line of credit (HELOC) that now exceeds the value of your Rialto home. Know that Foreclosures are not just a Rialto problem, Foreclosures have become a Nation... 11/17/2011

Rialto Real Estate The Rialto real estate market has been extremely volatile in the past few years, from foreclosures, short sales and standard sales as well. But Rialto real estate transactions are still happening in spite of the market crash and tough market conditions. While it is true that many unfortunate Rialto homeowners are losing their properties to foreclosure, foreclosing banks and lenders are not in any hurry to list their Rialto foreclosed assets for sale. Banks have slowed the resale of their Rialto foreclosures to a trickle to keep the real estate marketplace competitive for buyers and to not flood the supply. It is a great time to buy Rialto real estate if you have the resources to do so, but there are many buyers and investors buying foreclosures. These conditions make... 11/10/2011

  Halloween Hi-JinksOctober 31, 2011 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmDowntown Rialto City of Rialto’s “Halloween Hi-Jinks” is an annual event that is held in downtown Rialto on Halloween night. The event takes place on Riverside Avenue, between Rialto Avenue and First Street from6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is a free family friendly event with a costume contest, guess the weight of the giant pumpkin contest, games, food, and lots of candy. All booth participants are community organizations that provide a safe place for children to “Trick or Treat." For more information about the City of Rialto’s “Halloween Hi-Jinks” event, call Kristy Samples at 909.877.9706 10/27/2011

Divorce is not so uncommon an occurrence.  It happens in all sorts of cities, not just Rialto, CA. Interestingly enough, with the dip in home prices, this has become more of  a common occurrence.  One recent article chronicles how the house has now become a “hot potato” when it comes to divorce. Remember that game as a kid? Nobody wants to get stuck with the hot potato! Due to diminishing home values in many places, including Rialto, CA along with mounting household debt, many divorcing couples are hoping that they are not the one who gets straddled with the home in the end.  Keeping the house for the sake of the continuity of the children used to be one of the major reasons to fight to keep the house. However, today both the real estate market and the financial complexities must be st... 10/25/2011

What Will Happen If I do A Short Sale? Short Sales Rialto CA   What is a brief definition of a Short Sale? A Short Sale is a sale of real estate in which proceeds from the Short Sale are less than what’s owed on the properties mortgage.  In this current real estate market Short Sales in Rialto also known as Short Pays are the most common listings for sale on the market in Rialto. Foreclosure statistics show that Short Sell homes in Rialto and around the country this year will be well over 2.5 million in inventory.  Lenders / banks are very motivated to agree to Short Sales in Rialto when they have analyzed the situation and are convinced by the Short Sale listing agent, that losses related to a Short Sale in Rialto are less than it will be if a foreclosure occurs in Rialto. So Why Shoul... 10/24/2011

Market Report For Rialto 92377 Zip Code - October 2011 The median sales price for homes in the Rialto 92377 zip code for the 3rd Quarter was $196,000.  This figure represents a decrease in Rialto's median sales price of about $20,000 compared to this same time last year. Average list price for homes in the Rialto 92377 zip code was approximately $208,500. By understanding the difference between Rialto LIST PRICES (what sellers ask for) and Rialto SOLD PRICES (what buyers are willing to pay), you'll have a good idea of where the market in the Rialto 92377 zip code is heading. The Rialto 92377 median list price and the sold Rialto property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.  The Rialto 92377 median list price appears to be declining just as the Rialto 92377 med... 10/15/2011

City of Rialto   Traffic Alert Local Streets The traffic signals at Riverside & Valley will be shut down this Wednesday, October 12th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  This is being done as part of the Riverside/I-10 Interchange project. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the project, please call the Riverside/I-10 Interchange Project Helpline at (909) 889-8611 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (909) 889-8611      end_of_the_skype_highlighting extension 102 or on the web at the following address: http://www.sanbag.ca.gov/projects/interchange_riverside.html 10/11/2011

Rialto California Listing Agents – Sell My House in Rialto CA So you’ve decided to sell your house in Rialto California. There are many factors to consider when entering into such a transaction. First, in tumultuous times like these, you must first determine what type of sale you will need. Are you selling a Rialto property with equity? In another words, do you owe less than what the property is worth? If so you will be conducting a standard Rialto real estate sale. This type of sale obviously is the best scenario because you should come out of the deal with a margin between the sales price and any money owed on the Rialto CA home, minus the cost of sale. Do you owe more on your Rialto House than it’s worth? Like many Americans, the real estate market has put severe strains on the drea... 10/11/2011

City of Rialto     What is a Real Estate Short Sale?            A Rialto real estate short sale is when the your mortgage bank/servicer’s investor has agreed to take less than what is owed. A short sale is a foreclosure alternative.     The Short Sale Process (6-steps) An owner or the agent negotiating on their behalf contacts the existing lender. The lender then lays out how to obtain their specific short sale forms, instructions and requirements. This group of documents, which typically include the purchase agreement and the lender’s financial forms can consist of one hundred plus pages, are sent to the lender for review. The lender receives the short sale package and it is assigned to a specialist within the lender’s loss mitigation department. This stage of the short sale process ca... 10/06/2011

Now we already know that the Economy is going down the sewer, so it no surprise to me that even the hardest workers in America are struggling as well. On Tuesday afternoon, off-duty firefighters and their families were picketing to inform Rialto residents about recent threats they have been receiving. Firefighters in Rialto were picketing over threats of layoffs. They fear safety will be compromised for not only themselves, but the public also. Firefighters in Rialto are waging a battle to save jobs. They’re not picketing for raises or more hours, they just want to be able to maintain their job just as much as anyone else. The city is saying that they have to lay off four firefighters and six more later on down the road. The decision came after informal negotiations broke off last week... 10/04/2011

RIALTO REAL ESTATE AGENTS Call Us Now: 1 (888) 9-LIST-IT Are you like many homeowners in Rialto having trouble paying your mortgage every month? You may be behind in your mortgage payment, or not behind yet. Don't let foreclosure happen to you. Hire the best Rialto Real Estate Agents to help you with your difficult situation FREE OF CHARGE! We are Rialto real estate agents, and we have extensive real estate experience and success negotiating with dozens of the nation's mortgage lenders and banks. Whether you have one, two or more mortgage loans, we can offer you many short sale options and information. Our Rialto real estate agents assist homeowners throughout Southern California every day, including all areas and cities of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, in California. If you ha... 10/03/2011

 Rialto Fire Department Rialto Fire Department located in the San Bernardino County, will be hosting a Open House on October 8, from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at 201 - 131 S. Willow Ave., Rialto. Theres going to be fire engine rides, photos with the mascot Sparky (you have to bring your own camera of course), fire-safety messages, plastic fire helmets, fire escape simulations for children, refreshments, and more. Also, Law enforcement and other emergency-response services will be attend as well. For more information call (909)-384-5388.   10/03/2011

Rialto CA Real Estate House Sales and Home Listings - Short Sales, Foreclosures and Standard Sales - August 2011 Market Report News This is a market activity report of closed house sales and active home listings in the city of Rialto California, for August 2011. According to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), there were 128 closed Rialto home sales from August 1st to August 31st, 2011. 50 were Rialto Foreclosures 27 were Rialto Short Sales / Short Pay 51 were Rialto Standard Sales 0 were Rialto Probate or "Other" Sales And according to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), there are 77 Rialto active listings from August 1st to August 31st, 2011. 11 are Rialto Foreclosures 29 are Rialto Short Sales / Short Pay 34 are Rialto Standard Listings 3 are Rialto Probate or "Other" Sales Number of... 09/30/2011

Rialto Market Report - September 2011 Take a quick look at the Inventory Trends Comparison for 92376 and 92377 zip codes in Rialto Review the inventory and health of the Rialto market by looking at the number of sold home in Rialto and the number of listed properties in Rialto. To understand if the Rialto market inventory is growing or shrinking, compare the number of sold properties to new Rialto listings. If Rialto inventory is growing, the Rialto real estate market could be trending toward a Buyer's market. If inventory is shrinking in Rialto, then it could be a Seller's market. Gauge the health of the Rialto real estate market by comparing the number of standard to distressed listings. If the number of distressed listings is greater in Rialto, the market could be unhealthy and more ... 09/28/2011

Take a Quick Look At tthis Rialto Market Report For 92377 - September 2011 Everybody wants to know how long homes are staying on the market in Rialto as a whole and their neighborhoods in particular.They want to know about prices? They are concerned with home values and how many properties are available right now in the Rialto Real Estate market. Rialto Market Report statistics at a glance for the 92377  zip code September 2011 This Market Report below will help you better understand the difference between Rialto "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and Railto "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these Rialto Market Report price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the Rialto market is heading. The Rialto median listing and sold property prices are ... 09/18/2011

Take a Look at This Rialto Market Report For 92376 September 2011 Everybody wants to know how long homes are staying on the market in Rialto as a whole and their neighborhoods in particular.They want to know about prices? They are concerned with home values and how many properties are available right now in the Rialto Real Estate market. Rialto Market Report statistics at a glance for the 92376  zip code This Market Report below will help you better understand the difference between Rialto "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and Railto "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay). By comparing these Rialto Market Report price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the Rialto market is heading. The Rialto median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the ... 09/18/2011

    Another one of the greatest time of the year is back, The Rialto Family Festival!! The Rialto Family Festival,  was developed by the Human Relations Commission of the City of Rialto. The Rialto Family Festival  was created so that everyone could celebrate the diversity of the community. The event is free, All the games for not only the kid's but the adults as well are free. Some of the things that will be taking place at this event is barbecue, fun face paint, and we can't forget racing in the potato sac. Don't forget the Rialto High School Cheerleaders will be showing up at The Rialto Family Festival. There will also be Dance demonstrations, K-9 demonstration, Fire Dept. vehicle extraction demonstration and much more.If I didn't give you enough information, please contact the Rial... 09/02/2011

                                        I know it's been great this Summer sleeping in and not having to worry about getting the kids up and off to school, but that's all come to an end!  It's Back to School time in Rialto, CA.  After a summer of sleeping in, getting used to waking up early is no fun.  If your house is anything like mine that means setting two  annoying alarm clocks across the room to go off in 10 or 15 minute intervals, followed up with another 10-15 minutes of yelling and threatening while your teen is still happily off in dreamland holding out til the last possible minutes. Man it was so much easier when he was 9! Thought I'd post this Rialto Unified School District Middle School 2011-2012 Bell Schedule here for you to print and post so you can make sure your Rialto ... 08/31/2011

  Back to School Calendars for Local Schools in Rialto, CASummer is just about over and everybody is focused on getting Back to School here in Rialto, CA.  It has been an unusually hot August here in Rialto this year and I'm sure everyone has enjoyed themselves this summer swimming in the neighborhood and community pools and hanging out a the numerous nearby lakes.  I know my kids have. Rialto has released their School Calendar for all the local schools here in Rialto, CA for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year and I thought I'd post it here as a resource for your review.  I hope this comes in handy.    Hope our students here in Rialto, CA have a safe and productive 2011-2012 School Year.     08/31/2011

Looking for ways to save money on Back to School Shopping this year?   As every Rialto parent with a child in school knows, back-to-school shopping can take a toll on a family's budget. Purchases like pencils, pens, notebooks, backpacks, clothing, shoes, electronics, books, you get the point! But these smart money saving back-to-school shopping tips for Rialto parents can hopefully help ease the financial strain of getting ready for back to school. Shop at Rialto’s Discount Stores - Stores like Big Lots, Walmart, and The Dollar Store here in Rialto can supply things like pens, pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and file folders for great prices . . . I’m talking $.25 cent folders, 4 glue sticks for a $1 and $3 notebooks - High quality brands like Elmer’s, Mead, and Bic. You can find major b... 08/28/2011