If you are in the area of Foothill and Haven in Rancho Cucamonga, check out the Dono Sushi Restaurant. It is a a great American Sushi restaurant that features a great variety sushi, tempura and other cooked dishes for those of you that can't bring yourself to eat the raw fish. The atmosphere is bright and open with tables and of course the sushi bar where you can chat with others while you enjoy your meal.  The thing I like almost as good as their sushi is that they have great lunch and dinner specials and their fare is priced well for a sushi restaurant.Located at 10720 Foothill Blvd on the north side in a stand alone building between the street and the strip mall, one signal east of haven on foothill in Rancho Cucamonga. Empire Realty - Premium Full Service at a Discount Visit us on t... 09/23/2007

Hi everyone, A local lender sent me the following;First Time Home Buyer Program for The City of Rancho CucamongaUp to $80,000 assistance Depending on Buyers need.Assistance can be used for down payment and closing costs.Income Limits Apply.Must be a First Time Home Buyer, A buyer may not have owned a home within the last three years.Must have 3% Down.Must Purchase an existing single-family residence in Rancho Cucamonga.Other Conditions may apply.This is an example of the programs I'd like to see discussed here in this goup. 09/17/2007

Rancho Cucamonga Market Report as of August 2007 No matter what the market, people will continue to desire to live in Rancho Cucamonga, as it remains one of the most prestigious cities within San Bernardino County. Comparatively speaking, the Rancho Cucamonga housing market continues to post brisk sales. In of August 2007, 68 single family homes and a total of 31 condos/townhomes sold.  Total sales are down 52% for the same period last year in the Inland Valley MLS.Closed Sales For August 2007:57 Single Family Homes9 Condos/TownhomesPending Sales For August 2007:68 Single Family Homes31 Condos/TownhomesCurrent Actives As of Today's Post:785 Single Family Homes221 Condos/TownhomesIt's important to stay in tune with the changes in the market. Call Empire Realty for your next personal real... 09/12/2007

Home prices in the inland valley are agressive and value-driven.  The qualified "buyer," in today's market, is golden and holds the keys to affordable home ownership.  Why not take the front seat to this knowledge and use it as a tool to direct you through the home buying process.  With my expertise and guidance, I can design a plan to fit your budget, needs and desires whether on your own for the first time, or for relocating your family.  I am the perfect choice to help you with your Real Estate needs.  As a real estate professional, and more importantly a mother of seven school-age children, I know how to prioritize and maximize time efficiently! 08/08/2007

This Week In The Housing Market...by: Chris Smith  Hello Everyone!Los Angeles, CA 08/07/07-  In this weeks edition of "This Week In The Housing Market" I am covering some pricing issues that I have run into with my sellers and addressing the concerns that they have.  Additionally, I am going to give an economic forecast on what we are currently experiencing throughout the nation on the housing crunch and also the situation with the Federal Benchmark Interest Rate.    FED Keeps The Interest Rate at Rate at 5.25%...  The Federal Reserve, keeping interest rates unchanged, said inflation is the the biggest danger to the economy and that the six-year economic expansion wont be undone by "tighter" credit conditions. "Although the downside risks to growth have increased somewhat, the committee... 08/07/2007

  Yesterday was the single worst day for mortgage rates in more than four years.    Because so few homeowners understand how mortgage rates are determined, a day like yesterday may have little context.  So, let's try to put it in perspective.  If somebody told you that the stock market crashed, you'd understand.  A stock market crash happens when many more investors are selling stocks than those that are buying.  Supply and Demand causes prices to plummet.This is what happened to bonds yesterday -- the market had a "crash" because global investors fled the U.S. markets in search of better returns elsewhere.  In other words, lots of sellers and very few buyers.Because mortgage rates are based on the prices of mortgage bonds and because Supply and Demand dropped the prices of mortgage bon... 06/10/2007

Why oh why do agents over promise sellers that they can get more for a home?  This last week I went on 2 listing appointments and had to let the listing go due to another agent over promising what a seller could get for these homes!  It is very frustrating when this happens.  Our market in Southern California is so over satuated with overpriced listings that it is not even funny.  I told both of these sellers that they would have to reduce the price of these homes because they were not being realistic.  I actually walked away from these listings, yes it is true.  It does no good to take an over priced listing if the seller is not being realistic.  Why?  Because all the time and marketing spent is for not!  Especially when a seller is thinking they will get this amount for the property. ... 06/04/2007

What a great Memorial Day weekend we had! 05/30/2007