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Monday, December 3, 2018

Rancho Cucamonga Home in Ridgeview Estates Rented By Celina Vazquez

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

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Celina Vazquez Broker/Realtor is proud to offer a desirable listing from the Ridgeview Estates Collections. Stunning two-story home located in the Ridgeview Estates of Rancho Cucamonga features over 2,400 Square Feet, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom and 3 Car Garages. A great floor plan that is light and bright throughout. Gorgeous tite entry, large formal living room and separate formal dining room. The spacious family room has built-in cabinets, fireplace and French doors to the patio. Spectacular kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 6-burner Jenn-Air Stove, Jenn-Air 48” refrigerator and multi-cycle dishwasher. Large Island with granite slab and counter seating. Huge master suite with 2 walk-in closets and large master bathroom with dual vanities, spa tub and separate shower. The backyard yard is the perfect paradise for entertaining beautiful landscaped throughout. There is a sparkling blue swimming pool, spa and cozy stone fireplace. Ridgeview Estates is a desirable subdivision of Rancho Cucamonga. Los Osos High School, Day Creek Intermediate and John L Golden Elementary School are the designated schools for this area. Chaffey College is just minutes away. If you like the outdoors The Etiwanda Preserve is one of the outdoor parks located less than a mile from this house. This is a trail that features a waterfall and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. The Victoria Gardens is a beautiful shopping center pedestrian-oriented, open-air concept, mixed-used town center with stores such Macy’s, JcPenney, Bass Pro Shops, Express, Banana Republic, bebe, Brighton and many more. Great restaurants to dining in such BRIO Tuscan grille, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Crepes de Paris, Lucille’s Smoke House, Bar-B-Que, Luna Mexican Grill, Yard House and many more. For showings please contact Celina Vazquez @ 909-697-0823 or celina@celinavazquezrealtor.com

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308 N Azusa Ave Azusa,CA 91702 SOLD

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308 N AZUSA AVE

AZUSA, CA 91702

Spacious unit part of a Fourplex featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a 1 car garage and large backyard.

Large kitchen with plenty of cabinets for all the pots and pans. Washer and Dryer Hookups. Large living room with laminate flooring and two spacious bedrooms with plush carpet.

Close to shopping centers, within minutes of the 210 freeway, parks and schools.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Advantages of Selling a Home This Winter By Celina Vazquez

Home sellers and real estate agents often fear the winter months because it seems like a poor time to list. The truth is that winter can be a great time to list your home for sale.

Less Inventory

Conventional wisdom tries to say that taking your home off the market in winter, or waiting to list, until the spring selling season starts is the best way to sell your home. The truth is that if you are trying to sell your home, wouldn’t you rather list while the competition is less?

Higher Prices

With the end of the summer season, often homes are removed from the market, either because the sellers mistakenly believe they need to wait for the spring. But when listings flood the market in April, prices can go down as a “buyers’ market” takes hold and inventory increases.

Serious Buyers

Buyers in the winter also tend to be more serious about a home purchase. The holidays are a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. In real estate, studies show that if a buyer is out looking for a new home during these months, they have a reason to move, which tend to create better offers.

Home sellers can enhance their ability to capitalize on the slower pace and smaller inventory by listing their homes for sale now. Winter is the perfect time to get the highest possible sales price while the competition is drinking pumpkin spiced latte and waiting for the spring.

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Monday, October 22, 2018

Top 5 Rooms to Remodel in 2018

With the popularity of the home remodeling shows, home owners across the country are anxious to take out their tool box and remodel their home too. Most often, remodels are better suited to professionals however, and this can cost significantly more. Regardless of the method, remodeling projects are not inexpensive, so making the best impact for the cost is important. Here are the top 5 rooms to remodel in 2018.

1. Kitchen – Always a great return on investment. From functional spaces to bona find living areas, add extra seating, lighting and entertaining spaces such as a bar or counter.

2. Backyard Kitchen/Family Room – The backyard is an extension of the interior. Section off areas for an outdoor kitchen and family room. Add a fireplace or even a TV.

3. Master Bedroom – Always a place to retreat and refresh. Master bedrooms are getting makeovers with calm soothing paint colors, large picture windows and balconies or patios.

4. Guest Bathroom – While not often the first thought, a powder room is easy to remodel and gives a great impression. Make the space look larger with a monotone color scheme.

5. Bonus Room/Media Room – Create a unique family space with a media room or bonus room. Extra space which will bring more than its share of cost when selling.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

The Counter Offer – Negotiation Strategies for Sellers By Celina Vazquez

Getting an offer on your home is very exciting. Then you open the offer and realize it’s not what you were expecting and you are wondering what to do next. Answering an offer which is not acceptable is a matter of strategy. Here are a few of the strategies used by successful listing agents to handle a low offer.

Counter

The most common way to respond to a low offer is to send the buyers a counter offer. You can counter at the list price and terms or come down and offer something in between list price and the offer.

Highest and Best

This strategy allows the buyer to revise their offer, should they choose. This is most often used in a multiple offer situation, but works just as well with a single buyer who needs to know their offer isn’t acceptable.

Include Terms in Negotiation

The price is not the only part of an offer which can be negotiated; the terms can also be changed. Sometimes a seller can get a higher price by offering longer escrow or adding furniture.

Reject the Offer

There is no reason to respond to an offer which isn’t even close to acceptable. A seller can reject the offer completely. Offers are exciting; consider the options available for counter offers and ensure you negotiate a good deal for your home.

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Friday, September 21, 2018

The Average Cost of Common Home Upgrades By Celina Vazquez

Is your home ready for a facelift? Over time, even the trendiest look will become outdated and stale. You know you want to make some changes, but aren’t sure how much to budget for the changing you’d like to make. Before you decide how best to use your available funds, consider the most common upgrades and the national average cost for each.

• Garage Door (2-door) - $3,500
• Deck Addition - $10,900
• Minor Kitchen Remodel - $21,250
• Major Kitchen Remodel - $40,000
• Window Replacement (vinyl) - $15,500
• Bathroom Remodel - $20,000
• Roof Replacement – $25,000
• Exterior Paint - $5,000
• Interior Paint - $2,750
• Front Door Replacement - $1,500
• New Pool Equipment - $5,000

Not every upgrade will bring a solid rate-of-return when you go to sell your home and if that’s your goal, then you need to factor that into your estimates. Some of the best investments you can make include kitchens and bathrooms, new garage doors and front door and fresh paint. Each of these will bring in between 80-90% return-on-investment when you go to sell. While this might not be a dollar-for-dollar return, an updated home will always sell faster and for a higher sales price than its dated counterpart.

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

What are Contingencies on a Contract? By Celina Vazquez

Contingencies are commonplace in contracts of all kinds. A contingency allows for one party or another to legally back out of a contract in the event of some specific condition occurring. They are protection against the unknown. In real estate, there can be contingencies inserted for either buyer or seller or both. These take many different forms and until removed in writing, either party may change their minds based on the result of the contingent event or issue.

Some examples of home buyer contingencies:

• Home inspections – condition of the home
• Specialty inspections – mold, geological, roof inspections
• Code Violations – an investigation into improvements made without permits
• Lender appraisal – ensures the offered price is not too high
• Sale of current home – allows the buyer to back out if they cannot sell their current home in specific time frame
• Final loan approval – loan is ready for signature and close
• HOA CC&Rs – review of documents to ensure rules and regulations do not infringe on enjoyment of property
• Insurability – home owner’s insurance available at a reasonable rate

Home sellers can also have contingencies included as well, such as one which states the sale is contingent on finding a replacement home. Contingencies are a fact of contract law. In real estate, they ensure that the offer is concluded as expected.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Coming Soon! Rancho Cucamonga Home in Ridgeview Estates

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Jurupa Valley September 2018 Sky Country Monthly Newsletter

Jurupa Valley September 2018 Monthly Newsletter

Folklorico - September (4th - 25th)

Come join in the fun and learn different styles of dance from the regions of mexico. Beginner 4 week classes for boys and girls ages (6-14)
Cost: $40
Days: Thursdays
Time: 5-6 PM
Where: Jurupa Valley Recreation Center

SPARK Academy - September 4th

SPARK After School Program Participants will be provided with Study time, Play, Arts, and other recreational activities for kids.
Hours: School Dismissal - 6PM
Where: Sky Country Elementary
Cost: $190
Call: (951) 361 2090

Moonlight Cinema - September 8th

Location: Orchard Park
5900 Festival Way Eastvale, CA 92880
September 8th Join JCSD in a night of family fun watching some of your favorite movies under the stars.
Showing: Only The Brave
All movies are free and begin at dusk Connect with us @JCSDPARKS

Patriot Day - September 11th

9/11 Memorial Ceremony and Memorial of Silence
When: Tuesday September 11th @ 6:45AM
Where: Eastvale Firestation 27
7067 Hamner Ave, Eastvale CA 92880
Complimentary Breakfast Provided by Eastvale Chamber of Commerce

Fall Begins - September 22nd

Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun is perpendicular to the equator. This day has equal hours of day and night. The first day of fail is also called the Autumnal Equinox. In many areas it coincides with harvests. The first day of Fall happens between each year between September 22 and 24.

OktoberFest - September 22nd

According to tradition, beer tents at the Oktoberfest can only sell beer that has been brewed in Munich.
The six breweries allowed at the Oktoberfest include:
1) Augustiner
2) Hacker Pschorr
3) Hofbrau
4) Lowenbrau
5) Paulaner
6) Spaten

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The Difference Between a Pre-Qualification vs. Pre- Approval

There is plenty of real estate terms used in transactions. Needless-to-say it can be confusing

for both buyers and sellers trying to navigate the process. The home loan process might feel

overwhelming and difficult to understand. Both buyers and sellers find terms like “Pre-

Qualification” and “Pre-Approval” used interchangeably, it’s no wonder they find themselves

wondering how to proceed.

Pre-Qualification

The first step in obtaining a home loan is to meet with a lender and discussing their financial

situation. The lender will discuss income, job stability, debt and credit. Once they have

performed a basic review of the qualifications and run credit, they will issue a Pre-Qualification

Letter to the potential buyer. This letter will identify the maximum sales price, down payment

requirement and basic terms of the loan, such as interest rate.

The Pre-Qualification letter is used to provide evidence that the buyer has been reviewed by a

lender who is vouching for their ability to obtain a loan.

Pre-Approval

A Pre-Approval is quite different. In this case, the lender collects all the necessary information

and proof of eligibility and has it reviewed by the lender underwriter for approval. A Pre-

Approval letter is almost like shopping with cash, the only remaining piece of the puzzle is the

property they are buying.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Smart Home Trends for 2018

Smart Home Trends for 2018 By Celina Vazquez

Homes are getting “smarter.” From greater connectivity across all technology platforms and devices to complete automation and AI, consumers are finding more and more options to utilize Smart Home devices and products than ever before. Beyond a novelty, homeowners are seeking new and innovated products to provide greater security and ease-of-use at home and on the road.

Once the purview of the wealthy, most homes now use some kind of Smart Home technology every day. In 2018, look for the following trends:

Products are more accessible as the average price point continues to drop.
Voice control is the future. From turning lights on and off to answering the door from
your office, audible controls and access is more responsive and simpler to use.
Kitchens and baths are joining the fun. Manufacturers’ offer self-cleaning toilets and
refrigerators who can read their own contents and populate a shopping list on your
phone app.
Greater demands for scheduled automation. Alexa for instance offers a “wake up
routine” which can turn on lights, heating/air conditioning, start the coffee and provide a quick news update, all with one command.
The biggest trend change in the last year is that smart technology has gone mainstream. Watch for more products and services as consumers continue to drive innovation.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

7693 Chalet Pl # 6 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Open House 8-25-2018

OPEN HOUSE

8-25-2018

7693 CHALET PL # 6

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739

From 1:00- 3:00 PM

Gorgeous Tri-Level Condo located in The Victoria Gardens Home Owner Association by The Victoria Gardens Mall of Rancho Cucamonga.

This 3 bedroom 3.5 baths with 2-car garage with direct access unit has three levels. On the First Level, the garage with direct access to the first bedroom with a full bathroom. This bedroom could be used as an office, mother-in-law quarters or guest room. On the Second Level, the kitchen has beautiful oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and large kitchen island. Huge living room with a cozy fireplace and a sunny balcony to enjoy beautiful sunsets. There is a half of bathroom, full-size washer and dryer closet and a pantry.

On the Third Level, we have the master bedroom with a custom-made closet and large master bathroom with double vanity and granite counters. Custom interior shutters to each window.

This charming condo has an easy walk to The Victoria Gardens Mall, which is one of the best open-air shopping malls of the Inland Empire. The Victoria Gardens Mall has retailed stores like Macy’s, Brigthon, EXPRESS, H&M, ZARA, ALDO, GAP, Hollister and much more. Have the best dining experience with restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, Yard House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen, P.F. Changs, King’s Fish House and many more.

The Victoria Gardens Home Owner Association offers a clubhouse and swimming pool and a uniquely comfortable urban lifestyle. The unit is available now and to schedule, an appointment contact Celina Vazquez at 99-697-0823.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

5 Things NOT to do When Staging By Celina Vazquez

Staging a home for sale is the most misunderstood process in home selling. Creating the right atmosphere in the home, one which invites potential buyers to linger is much more than this. When creating the right scene, it’s just as important to know what NOT to when staging the home.

1. Neglecting the Deep Clean – A clean and fresh home is the very first step. If the home smells like last night’s dinner and there is cat hair in the corners, regardless of what else you do, it’s not going to sell.

2. Leaving the Clutter – Of course you’re still living in the home, but it shouldn’t necessarily look like it.

3. Keeping Personal Photos In View – Again, the goals is to create a blank canvass on which the buyers can imagine their own belongings.

4. Bright Colors – You might enjoy the purple wall and orange carpet, but your buyers will find them distracting. Neutral accents are always better.

5. Over Accessorizing – Too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Too many candles, throw pillows or furniture will just distract attention.

Consider investing in a professional stager who can help make your home shine

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Monday, July 9, 2018

The Worst Mistakes You Can Make As a Homebuyer By Celina Vazquez

Buying a home is typically the largest financial transaction most people make in their lifetime. The last thing you want to do is make a mistake, one which could cost you time and money – often a lot of money. These are some of the most common, and worst, mistakes you can make when buying a home.

• Not doing your homework in advance – Before you do anything else, do some preliminary research and get a pre-qualification letter before you start shopping for your new home.

• Changing Jobs or Buying Big Items – Once you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s critical not to change your circumstances, such as a new job or large credit card purchase.

• Calling the Listing Agent Directly – It might be tempting to try and get a “better deal” by working with the listing agent rather than using your own agent. This is not true; the listing agent works for the seller and does not represent your interests.

• Accepting Everything at Face Value – Always ask questions and investigate everything, including getting a thorough home inspection. Buying a home is exciting, but the most important thing is to consider the details and think everything through before jumping. By understanding some of the mistakes buyers make, you can avoid them.

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