Don't Forget to ReKey Your New Home   Did you get a new home in Fontana this year for Christmas?  If the answer is yes, then Congratulations!!! Hopefully, you are starting to win the battle against what seems to be the never ending stack of boxes and you’re close to settling into your new home.  Before you settle all the way in, don’t forget to add having your locks rekeyed to your “to do” list.  A lot of Buyers overlook this but you have to remember how many people have had access to your house keys before your Escrow closed.   Yes, the Sellers were nice people, but what about their housekeeper?  All the Agents that showed all those prospective Buyers?  All the repairmen?  I'm not trying to freak you out, but you know we don’t live in a world that's comprised of only nice people. For y... 12/26/2011

What does it really mean to SIMPLIFY? Do you have to give up all of your worldly possessions and move to a bark hut in the woods? Hardly! Simplifying is all about having enough without having too much—cutting back on unnecessary spending, slowing down, and FOCUSING on your true priorities. Some Practical Organizing Tips 1. Take a look at your life. Where do you see EXCESS around you? Is your life cluttered with things you don't need or use? Is your schedule so full that you have no free time for yourself? These are a few good places to begin purging and simplifying. 2. Simplify ONE area of your life—your job, your home, your spending—at a time. If you do too much at once, you will just get overwhelmed. Tackle the biggest thorn in your side first, then move on to the next biggest pain in... 12/25/2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a 2012 New Year filled with peace and prosperity! It's important to remember, the most precious and valuable gifts around any Christmas tree are not the gifts purchased at the shopping mall. These gifts are the presence of family and true friends sharing the blessing of being together and enjoying each other.  12/25/2011

Small business owners wear a million different hats. From product development to customer service to order fulfillment to basic HR functions, you do it all in the course of a typical day. But how do you ensure the success of your business when you're focused so much on day-to-day survival? We talked to successful small business owners to see what advice they had to share, and we've pulled their best tips together right here. 10. Create systems that can run without you. As a small business owner, you provide the heart, soul, mind, and muscle that keeps your business running, so the idea of your company running without you can be difficult to accept. But as hard as it is to relinquish control, it's essential if your business is to grow to the next level. There are only so many hours in th... 12/25/2011

Market Trends For Fontana CA The median sales price for homes in Fontana CA is $200,900.  Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 2% and the number of home sales decreased 14.4%.  The average price per square foot for Fontana CA was $120, a decrease of 6.2% compared to the same period last year.  The average listing price for homes for sale in Fontana CA is currently $225,432, which represents an increase of 0.7%. Fontana's resale inventory increased slightly about 2% since November 2011. The percentage of distressed properties such as foreclosures and short sales decreased in December most likely because of the lender moratoriums. If you are interested to see what the numbers on this Fontana Market Report could mean for your upcoming purchase or ... 12/22/2011

Fontana Market Report For 92336 Wondering What's Happening in The Fontana Real Estate Market? Median sales prices for homes in the 92336 zip code are $251,500.  Compared to this same time last year, the median sales price has decreased nearly 5% in this area of Fontana. The average price per square foot for homes in Fontana 92336 is $120.00 and continues to decrease almost 6% compared to this time last year.  Approximately 70% of the homes listed in Fontana are Distressed sales, meaning they are either Short Sales or Foreclosures.  The average overall list price for homes on the market today in Fontana 92336 is about $254,770.00 representing an increase of about .5%. If you are interested to see what the numbers on this Fontana Market Report could mean for your upcoming purchase or sale... 12/22/2011

December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Christmas Eve Service Come out and enjoy Christmas service at Water of Life during one of their December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve service times (12:30p, 2:00p, 3:30p, 5:00p, 6:30p, 11:00p) or Christmas Day service times (8:50a & 10:30a). TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON All services will be the same (candlelight, communion services).  Christmas Eve Services Fontana Worship Center - 12:30p, 2:00p, 3:30p, 5:00p, 6:30p, & (11:00p No Puppets)  Christmas Day Services Fontana Worship Center - 8:50a & 10:30a (no 12:10p service)  and in Upland: 10:00a 12/20/2011

Success is when you feel at ease with yourself, when you earn enough doing a job you love to sleep well at night, and when your close relationships are great. Success is when you are a positive influence on those around you. When you can deal with adversity and plan for the future. Success is also knowing that you are firing on all four cylinders, that you have achieved self-control, that you can make yourself do the things you need to do when you need to do them. A successful person is a great time manager, each day having a sense of purpose, each day having goals and structure whether that be for work or leisure. Success isn't all about money! 12/20/2011

December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing - The Lights Fantastic   For the entire 20 years that my family has lived in the Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga has won for the best Christmas lights displays in the Inland Empire hands down!  If you’re looking for a Christmas Wonderland that your kids will love you have got to check out Thoroughbred off Sapphire in Rancho Cucamonga (Between Hillside and the 210 Freeway). The light displays start just after Thanksgiving and stay up until Christmas night. They usually light up at dusk and turn off around 11pm. Come early and expect to sit in a line of cars especially coming this close before Christmas. You may have to park and walk this late in the season since the Police usually setup barricades to control traffic as it gets busier close to C... 12/19/2011

December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Holiday Junior Golf Classes Holiday Junior Golf Classes are now available at the Sierra Lakes Golf Course December 26-28 from 1:00 until 3:00pm and again on January 2-4th from 1:00 until 3:00pm.  The cost for the classes will be $100.00 and will include: Golf Instructions A mini Golf Tournament at the end of the clinic with prizes and awards to all participants A variety of competitions If you are interested in participating, contact Eric Yoo at (909) 350-2500 ext 31. 12/17/2011

Fontana Pines- Our Local Christmas Tree Farm     Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow. Well Ok, It did not snow and I know that it is late but finally today, I did go and hunt down, search and cut down our Christmas Tree. We go here every year and it is a great place to get a fresh Christmas Tree. It is Family owned and it is right here in Fontana. Here are a few pictures that I took, Me and my family had a great time. It was cloudy and cold so we sat around a nice warm bon fire and met some wonderful people. Come on out and buy your own, fresh, local, family owned, Fontana grown, Christmas Tree... They will only be here until December 23rd.         Family owned and operated, Fontana Pines Christmas Tree Farm provides over 8 acres of premium, fresh Monterey Pine trees for families to f... 12/17/2011

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing - Holiday Giving Opportunities Holiday Happenings at Water of Life Community Church Water of Life Community Church Holiday Giving Opportunities Celebrating Christmas all too often has come to be the time when we, the public play Santa Claus to the stores and merchants. We give them all we have to give leaving very little for the true meaning and spirit behind this joyous season.  This year please take a minute to remember the many in our community that are alone and without.  Let this year be a Christmas Giving Opportunity! Christmas Baskets and Toy Drive Bring your favorite Christmas meal ingredients and unwrapped toys to the marked boxes around campus and bless our community. Appropriate items: turkeys, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing,... 12/13/2011

Come celebrate the gift of family and friends this Christmas season with the timeless classic performance of “A Christmas Carol, the Musical” at the Water of Life Upland location.  It's sure to touch the heart of every one that sees it! This show is going to be great family fun.  However, it is not recommended for children 6 or younger. The Show dates are Dec. 15-19, 21-23.  Seating arrangements is a first serve basis. Please print and bring your online ticket.  Your name will be on file if you forget to bring your online ticket. Tickets will also be available at the Water of Life Community Church office located at 7623 East Ave in Fontana by check only. Check out the show times below:     12/13/2011

LifeStream Christmas Dinner Dance  December 16, 2011 Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm Worship Center If you are looking for a somewhere to dress up, eat, drink and be merry during this holiday, you may want to come out and enjoy a great night of dinner and dancing together with other Christian singles at Water of Life Community Church on Friday night, Dec. 16th from 6:00-11:00. Tickets are $25. Semi-formal dress.  This promises to be a lot of fun and you may not want to miss out. Water of Life Community Church7623 East Ave., Fontana, CA 92336 View Map and Directions Here 12/13/2011

Short Sale Myths Banks are Not Accepting Short Sales; They are Waiting on a Bailout Funds. Banks, along with our government are attempting do anything they can within reason to avoid foreclosing on properties, including short sales. Our government has even begun hosting seminars for Real Estate Professionals to educate them on the advantages of pursuing short sales. Bank Would Rather Foreclose than allow a Short Sale. The average cost of foreclosure to the bank is much more than you might think. Consider legal fees, staffing, REO resources, repairs, title and escrow costs and of course the current value of the home minus what is owed. In a declining market, banks realize they can save thousands by working with clients on short sales. There is not Enough Time to Negotiate a Short Sale Be... 12/12/2011

Tip #1: Chat casually about the local real estate market. People always want to know how the market is doing and how much their home is worth. Call friends, family and acquaintances regularly just to bring them up-to-speed on recent listings, sales and market trends in their area. It’s the best way to discuss real estate without anyone feeling pressured. Tip #2: Offer information with no strings attached.  Offer friends and family regular real estate market updates for their neighborhoods, then create reports to follow-up. You’ll stay top of mind as a REALTOR® so that they think of you when they or someone they know is ready to buy or sell. Tip #3: Listen for life changes.  A new job, promotion, marriage, baby, retirement can trigger a move. Listen for these cues in conversations, and b... 12/11/2011

The question is " Do I need an Assistant or Not "? At what point in my real estate career do I know if I need help or Not. I have been working solo for sometime now and have manage to get things done fine, but could I be more productive if I had someone else doing things for me. Those administrative tasks that sometimes get to be painful and time consuming.    I ask my self if I had someone else working for me, would I be satisfy with the way they get things done. Is it worth training someone and spending the time. I have had fellow agent hire an assistant, only to find out 3-4 months later that the person does not work out for them. What a pain!!   Are there key things to identify if I need help. As I sit here and work on things, my main question is - How and when should I start think... 12/11/2011

  Market Summary for Fontana 92336 The median sales price for homes in the Fontana 92336 zip code this quarter was $257,000. This represents an increase of a little less than 1% when compared to the last quarter and a decrease of about 3% when compared to last year. Sales prices have depreciated about 50% over the last 5 years in the Fontana 92336 zip code. The average list price for homes in the Fontana 92336 zip code this quarter was $258,678. This represents an increase of over 1% when compared to 30 days ago. The average price per square foot for homes the Fontana 92336 zip code was $121 in the most recent quarter. If you are interested in finding out what these numbers can mean to you in your upcoming home purchase or sale, please contact me today!   12/10/2011

The Most Important Short Sale Do’s and Don’ts | Short Sale Tips for Fontana CA Home Sellers Do educate yourself. This is THE most important thing you can do. Fontana CA Short sales can be complicated. You need every bit of information you can get when you jump into the short sale process. Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you drag your feet and hide from the fact that you’ve stopped making mortgage payments, it will cost your credit rating and it will put any chances of a Fontana short sale in risk. Do be diligent. There have been very closable Fontana California short sales that fail because the Fontana homeowners either stop responding to their agents, stop returning paperwork, stop returning phone calls, stop caring, etc. It can be a difficult process, but at the end of it you will ... 12/02/2011

To most people, being more effective in business means being more successful. Write down the ways you might measure that success--sales revenues, net income, number of new clients, annual growth rate. Then choose the goals you'd like to achieve. To reach those goals, the experts believe it takes a mindset and an approach that you need to apply consistently. Here are the key ingredients of such an approach: 1. Start with the end in mind. Know what your goal is in every effort you undertake. Then keep that goal at the front of your thought from the very beginning. 2. Stay one step ahead. Some people call this being proactive. Just think of it as taking action. Successful people act more than they react. 3. First things first. You know the things that are of most value to you. Focus on tho... 12/01/2011