Thanksgiving and the shopping sprint that followed may have dampened the enthusiasm of some home shoppers, but those determined to change addresses before the end of the year continued to seek out "open house" signs and followed flags into new developments. Most new-construction models were closed for Thanksgiving, but open again on Friday morning. In San Dimas, one home closed escrow and no homes entered escrow during the week ending Nov. 25, the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service reported. The MLS said one new listing was added for a total inventory of 152 homes on Nov. 26, including 80 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 72 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in associations. Thousands of home owners whose mortgages were scheduled to reset to high rat... 11/26/2007

Twenty-four single-family homes were sold in San Dimas during October, with a median price of $513,000, according to DQ News, which charts changes in the sales price of single-family homes and condominiums. The company said the median price declined 18.3 percent from October. 2006. Two San Dimas condos were sold in October, DQ News said, with a median price of $380,000.In San Dimas, 10 new listings were added in the week ending Nov. 18, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which said a total of 154 homes were offered for sale on Nov. 18, including 81 single-family homes with no monthly fees and 73 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in associations. Fifteen homes were reportedly in escrow on Nov. 18, according to the MLS.Home buyers who wish to ta... 11/18/2007

As the number of foreclosures rise and home prices drop, first-time buyers can use down-payment grants, low interest rates, and loan programs allowing FICO scores as low as 480 to purchase a San Dimas home.According to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, 144 homes were available in San Dimas on Nov. 11, including 77 single-family homes with no association fees and 67 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes with monthly association fees. Soxteem homes were reported in escrow.Complete information on available homes, down-payment grants and loan programs can be obtained by calling Ila Josephs at (909) 261-3541. First-time home buyers especially can benefit from new government and private agencies ready to help them purchase an affordable home.Current renters can enr... 11/11/2007

Bank-owned properties and short sales continue to add to the number of homes on the market in San Dimas. 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, 139 San Dimas homes were listed as available on Nov. 4. Of the homes listed for sale, 75 were single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 64 were condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Sixteen 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 17 single-family existing homes were sold in San Dimas in September. The median sales price was $593,000, 0.4 percent less than in September 2006. Sales of new homes were not included.In San Dimas, the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service reported that 140 existing homes were listed as available on Oct. 28. Of the homes listed for sale, 75 were single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 65 were condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Sixteen were reported in escrow.Avoid Credit Pitfalls During EscrowYou're pre-approved for a loan to buy the home of your dreams. As long as the home appraises for the sale amount, the title is clear, and you still want the house after reviewing disclosures and the home inspection... 10/29/2007

Bank-owned properties and short sales continue to add to the number of homes on the market in San Dimas. The local multiple listing service reported 152 homes for sale on Oct. 21.Of the homes offered for sale, 83 are single-family homes with no monthly association fees and 69 are condos, townhomes or single-family homes in homeowner associations. Six 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 the sale... 10/21/2007

More than 5,000 homes are currently for sale in six cities along the 210-Corridor and in Ontario. Twenty-eight percent of the homes for sale are vacant, with owners anxious to find a buyer.In San Dimas, 152 homes were listed for sale Sept. 16 in the local multiple listing service, including 12 condominium. A 2-bedroom condo was offered for $305,000. Twenty homes were in escrow.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 eve... 09/17/2007