WE'RE GROWIN' and IT IS GOOD! We're all excited. Upland will soon be heralding the addition of even more great shopping and employers. Time to shop the new Upland stores. Several weeks back we enjoyed the opening of the Hobby Lobby with thousands of square feet of craft supplies, yard goods and decor items. Creative people from all over can find what they need at either this wonderful new store, or at the Michaels just across the street. We also look forward to the opening of our new TJMaxx, Toys R Us / Babies R Us and the Nordstrom Rack and others at the expansion of the shopping at the Colonies Shopping Center in northeast Upland. There will be more new openings soon and photos will be added then. Add these to the Kohls, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dicks Sporting Goods, Ulta, Pet Smart... 03/06/2013

 Upland CA Short Sale Specialists FIND A SHORT SALE LISTING AGENT IN UPLAND CA / UPLAND SHORT SALE REAL ESTATE AGENT / SHORT SALE REALTOR UPLAND CA It is easy for Upland CA home sellers to find many listing real estate agents to list their Upland CA home, but if you need to find a Upland short sale listing agent, the task will be more difficult. A short sale real estate agent does much more than take pictures and put your Upland home in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and put a sign in the yard. The Upland CA short sale agent also handles negotiations with your bank or banks. If your Upland real estate agent has no experience dealing with short sales, loss mitigation and bank negotiators, you, the seller, may suffer. Most of our real estate home listings and sales have been short sal... 02/28/2013

Is Your Upland Home Underwater? Short Sale that Upland House!Upland Short Sales are nothing new. In fact, most of the Upland housing market consists of short sales these days.If you’re struggling to make your mortgage payments on a property that is worth half the value of what you purchased it for? This is NOT the American dream. No one wants to lose their home to foreclosure. And no one wants to sell them home if they don’t want to move. But doing nothing and letting the bank foreclose, or staying with a home that is financially crushing is not the way to support your family.A Upland short sale may be the best option for you. But how can you know without talking to a Upland Short Sale Expert (That’s us!)? Have you considered a loan modification instead of a short sale? That may be the ... 02/27/2013

DO YOU HAVE UPLAND CA REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE UPLAND CA REAL ESTATE ANSWERS   Are you wondering: Is now a good time to sell my Upland CA home or house? What is a Notice of Default, and how does it affect me? Which Upland CA real estate agent should I work with and why? I owe more on my Upland house than it's worth, what options do I have? Is now a good time to buy real estate in Upland California, or is now a good time to buy a Upland CA home? What is a short sale or short pay and how do they work? Is Upland CA real estate a good investment now? How much is my Upland home or house worth? We can answer all of these Upland CA real estate questions and more. We are experienced short sale real estate agents and REALTOR, and we can help you answer your real estate questions, plus we c... 02/14/2013

 Are you looking for Upland CA real estate agents and Upland CA REALTORS to sell your Upland home in this tough real estate market? Do you need a Upland Real Estate agent that can maximize your realty sale to ensure the highest possible price for you Upland CA home or property? Do you believe that extensive marketing and advertising of your Upland listing is how to attract the most possible buyers to bid? Do you need a tough negotiator with attention to detail to avoid the many transaction and other real estate sale pitfalls that can arise from a Upland CA real estate transaction? We are Garrigus Real Estate, and we have experience with standard sales, short sales, foreclosures, land sales and commercial real estate sales. We also have extensive marketing and advertising experience that... 02/13/2013

Here are the Median Sales Price for Homes (not condos/townhomes) for January, 2013, and previous 4 months.   MARKET STATISTICS BY MONTH FOR UPLAND Sep 2012 $364,000 Oct 2012 $400,000 Nov 2012 $420,000 Dec 2012 $382,000 Jan 2013 $370,000       Here are the Median Sales Price for Homes (not condos/townhomes) for January, 2013, and previous 4 months.    MARKET STATISTICS BY MONTH for RANCHO CUCAMONGAMonth Sale Price, MedianSep 2012 $367,500Oct 2012 $353,500Nov 2012 $340,000Dec 2012 $346,500Jan 2013 $370,000 If you have questions about your city, let me know?  I can send your city's stats ASAP. 02/03/2013

Missed the Cable AIR SHOW in Upland, CA?  - Maybe this will help some. By Braed Rachielles. So you missed the Air Show at Upland's Cable Airport last weekend. As much as I would love to help you recapture the ROAR of the ENGINES, or the EXCITEMENT of the Crowd, or the TASTE and SMELL OF THE B.B.Q., FUN that the Vendors added, or the SMILES SHARED by GOOD FRIENDS.... I just can't. Also missing is all of the action and beauty of the SKYDIVERS, the AMAZEMENT of how they really FLEW THOSE HUGE R.C. PLANES, the AEROBATICS of those amazing STUNT PLANES. I could not capture all of the beauty of the ANTIQUE CARS and HOT RODS on Parade. THE BEST THAT I Can DO FOR NOW.... Try this slide show.....   Missed the Cable AIR SHOW in Upland, CA? You'll just have to plan to attend the 2014 version yourself. 01/14/2013

2013 Cable Air Show, Upland, CA - Jan. 12 & 13. by: Brad Rachielles When: January 12th & 13thHours: 8am-4pm,Where: Cable Airport, 1749 W. 13th Street, Upland, CAWho: Everyone and AnyoneTickets: Adults: $7 Cash   Kids 5-12:  $5   Kids under 5: Free Tickets are purchased at the gate.   PARKING IS FREEWho to Contact: Cable AirportParking: Did I Say FREE? It Is! The Best Airshow in Southern California 'The Cable Airshow is returning and celebrating it's 38th anniversary, and the 68th anniversary of Cable Airport. Each year the excitement builds with a Skydiver Extravaganza, Flight Demonstrations of Antique, Vintage, home built aircraft and Warbirds from yester-year. Amazing Aerobatic flights in new and old planes. Even Extraordinary powered model planes and copters.  Back to make your day c... 01/11/2013

Rancho Cucamonga Market Update: As of January 5, 2013, there are:   10 single family residences available under $250,000 10 condos/townhomes available under $250,000     Here are the Median Sales Prices by Month for 2012 in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA     Upland Market Update: As of January 5, 2013, there are:   3 single family residences available under $250,000 5 condos/townhomes available under $250,000   Here are the Median Sales Prices by Month for 2012 in UPLAND, CA If you're considering selling in 2013, WE SHOULD TALK. 01/05/2013

It's A SELLER's Market In the Upland, CA Area...... OR IS IT? By Brad Rachielles, REALTOR, CDPE. Overall, the Upland, CA area real estate market IS what you would call a Seller's market. In my service area, there were a total of 1218 homes for sale at the end of September, and 802 homes were sold in that month. The math says that there are approximately 1.5 months of inventory, and according to the graphic scale to the right, that is solidly in the Seller's Market area. Fewer Homes + Multiple Offers + Increasing Prices = a Seller's Market. BUT, WHAT IF WE CONSIDER ONLY THE HIGHER PRICED HOMES? By price range using the same formula: $800,000 - 900,000 = 10.5 Months supply $900,000 - $1,000,000 = 9.0 Months supply $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 = 14.0 Months supply Certainly, there are fewer buy... 10/22/2012

REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE FORMULA (Read this article first, then click on the link above) Do I Qualify for a Real Estate Short Sale in Upland CA? So you're considering a real estate short sale for your Upland, California Home….. Either you are near default or have already missed mortgage payments, and you are undoubtedly under-water on what you owe on the Upland home compared to what it is currently worth. We see this every day from people of all aspects of life and economic backgrounds. We know it's a difficult and daunting position to be in. We know there is so much information out there that its difficult to decipher what is correct, and what isn't.... and who to trust. We also know its embarrassing. We've been in similar situations ourselves, and we'd like to discreetly help you avoid ... 09/28/2012

Richard & Janine Kirchnavy | Prudential California Realty | (909) 945-3662 1378 N Shelley Ave, Upland, CA Mother- In Law Quarters 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $351,900 Year Built 1961 Sq Footage 1,975 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 10,218 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Located in the heart of Upland and situated on a quiet, tree-lined street, This lovely single-story home offers 4 bedroom, 2 baths with approximately 1,975 square feet of living area plus a studio with a three-quarter bath and kitchenette located off the detached garage with alley access. New windows and sliders, remodeled kitchen with ample cabinet space, Corian counters, built- in stainless appliances, including; double convection ovens, microwave, dishw... 09/15/2012

SHORT SALE UPLAND CA REAL ESTATE SHORT SALE AGENTS - UPLAND CA Times are tough, and many distressed homeowners in Upland California are having trouble paying their mortgages every month. Are you one of them? Are you behind on your mortgage payments now? Are you in danger of missing a mortgage payment? Don't let foreclosure happen to you- explore the Upland CA Short Sale Option instead, but don’t wait; the biggest killer of the short sale negotiation is waiting until it’s too late to process the short sale. You’re also going to want to hire the best Upland CA Short Sale team in Southern California to help you with your difficult situation, at NO CHARGE TO YOU! We do not charge you for our real estate short sale services: we collect our commission from the bank’s proceeds. You pay nothing... 08/30/2012

Mid-Month Market Report - August, 2012. Upland & Rancho Cucamonga, CA. By Brad Rachielles. After the close of business each month, I compile a local market report containing all of the real estate statistics anyone could want for the cities of Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, Fontana and Ontario, CA among others. These are always posted on my BradRachielles.com web page for those really wanting All of the LOCAL facts and figures. Of great concern lately has been the amount of home inventory there is to sell. With more buyers than sellers, it is really getting hard to find matches for shoppers. July's inventory for these ten communities was at 1.5 months of inventory. That has just fallen to under 1.3 months. We need homes for these buyers I'm now to the point that when a buyer loose... 08/24/2012

YOU CAN GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER SIGHT - Recycle Old Glasses... PLEASE The Upland Host Lions Club is happy that we have been able to make a difference in our community.  Fund raising efforts like the very popular "Fish Bake and Corn Feed" held earlier this month at the Memorial Park have given us the opportunity to provide eye examinations and glasses to Upland students referred to us by the school nurses based upon need. This last year, over 75 Upland students received this gift of better sight and hopefully, better grades. Lions International, our parent organization, helps those beyond our local communities by providing a glasses recycling program, supported by our local club too. IF YOU HAVE GLASSES THAT NO LONGER WORK FOR YOU, PLEASE CONSIDER EITHER GIVING THEM TO ANY LION CLUB MEMB... 08/20/2012

Local R. E. Market Compared to a Maserati - Market Stats - Upland, CA. By: Brad Rachielles Having been energized by reading a post about test driving a Maserati and other exotic high performance cars, I found my mind bouncing between real estate, then Lamborghinis, then real estate, then Astin Martins..... It's hard to stay on track. With both of these thoughts fighting for mind share, maybe I can draw some comparisons. THE SOUND OF EXCITEMENT: The Maserati - The rich sound of the engine revving starts the excitement. Local Real Estate - The sounds about real estate are creating excitement too. The national and local press, as well as my statistics, are indicating that we've HIT THE BOTTOM of the market and things are revving up. THE ACCELERATION: The Exotic sports cars: You're pushed b... 08/08/2012

The Upland Host Lions Club says "Thank You" The 58th Annual Upland Host Lions Club Fish, Steak and Corn Feed was another great success. We could not have done it without the Wonderful Support of the Local Communities. The food was great, but the real reason for this event is to raise funds so that we can provide needed eye exams and glasses to those in our schools who may not otherwise get this care, and to support other local charities who have seen their funds dwindle as the economy does the same. We also thank the fifty or so local sponsors for their generosity and involvement in helping the community. It was truly a joint effort. 08/06/2012

Annual Lion Club Fish Bake and Corn Boil in Upland, CA August 2nd. By Brad Rachielles Come one, come all to the 58th Annual Fish Bake and Corn Boil hosted by the Upland, CA Lions club. The event is a benefit to raise funds for Upland school children needing eye exams and glasses. Students recommended to the club by the school nurses get both exams and glasses if needed. The club also is the chartering organization for scout troup 614 and has also supported other Upland charities in the past years. The event will again be at the: Upland Memorial Park, Friday, August 3rd from 4:30 to 8:00 PM Salmon, Steak, FRESH CORN-On-The-Cob And all the trimmings. Live Entertainment              Meet Neighbors and Friends                                            Annual Lion Club Fish Bake and Corn Bo... 08/02/2012

SHORT SELL YOUR UPLAND CA HOUSE AND AVOID FORECLOSURE UPLAND, CALIFORNIA SHORT SALE REALTORS Are you experiencing financial difficulties and/or are you upside-down with your Upland CA home? Maybe you have an adjustable rate mortgage, also known as an ARM loan that has reset or will reset to a rate you can’t afford. Maybe you’ve experienced major financial turmoil like losing your job, medical bills or divorce. Or maybe you need to sell to relocate or because your Upland California house is worth less than you owe. Foreclosure can be devastating financially; it can also cause issues with some types of employers like government or other financial or security sensitive organizations. Foreclosure does not need to be your only option. Consider a Upland CA short sale. What is a Upland Short ... 07/16/2012

It's A Sellers Market - SHOULD YOU SELL YOUR HOME YOURSELF? By: Brad Rachielles. It's no secret. The market has changes. It's a SELLER'S MARKET! Certainly, some are thinking that they can save the commission by doing it themselves. After all, there are many stories about getting multiple offers, going under contract in just days and full priced closings. How hard can it be? Actually, now may be a very bad time not to be represented in a transaction. Consider.... A huge source of buyers are INVESTORS. They know the market well, are tough negotiators, often are represented by a Realtor, and are great at taking financial advantage of every flaw in your property. Buyers know that Owner/Sellers are not paying commissions so they expect the pricing to be lower. There goes the increased return... 07/05/2012