7 Tips For Superior Summer Home Staging

5 Tips for the Ultimate Backyard

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Here are some ideas to have the ULTIMATE BACKYARD:

1. Add an Outdoor Kitchen
2. Add Outdoor Lighting
3. Add a Fire Feature
4. Add a Water Feature
5. Create a Wildfire or Herb Garden

To read the full article CLICK HERE

Home Buyer's Road Map

Foreclosure Inventory Continues to Decline in April

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - YES the "F" word is still around... Sad as it sounds, there are still many families struggling to keep their homes. Though the reason why they're behind on payment may have shifted, the pain is the same. More and more families are losing their home due to unemployment but there are still many losing their homes to adjusting mortgage rates.



The good news is that there are far less foreclosures now-a-days and I can only hope that this trend will continue to fall.



For the full article click here - Foreclosure Inventory Continues to Decline in April

California Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Fraud

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Greed got the best of a man in Rancho Mirage, CA. Taking advantage of the real estate and mortgage meltdown, this man set up fake companies and borrowed from GMAC, now Ally Bank.



Don't the crime if you can't do the time... It's unfortunate what money problems push many people to do.



For the full article click here - California Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Fraud

5 Tips for Dodging Higher Energy Bills This Summer

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Now that summer is around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what you can do to save money on your electric bill. Here are some ideas:

1. Manage your Consumption
2. Use Energy-Smart Appliances
3. Clean Out Air Conditioner Filters
4. Look for Leaks and Cracks in Home
5. Use Power Strips

For the full article and more details link HERE

Home Prices are starting to increase... MORE

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - As expected home prices have begun to increase. It is always typical for this to happen going into the spring home selling and buying season.

Additionally, we're seeing a decrease in foreclosures. Though, the mass media is not talking about foreclosures, they are still happening, a lot... Unfortunately, many families are left holding the bag from the bad loans they were given. The good news is that with home values increasing more and more households are able to sell their, once upside down, home.

for the full article click HERE

Firefighter Preparatory Seminar

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Interested in becoming a firefighter?  The Los Angeles County Fire Department is going to be conducting Firefighter Preparatory Seminars in Pomona and other locations in LA County.  For more information, you can view the flyer HERE

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014 8am

Location: Western University - 309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA

Registration: To register for event, please visit www.fire.lacounty.gov Registration required.

Homes For Sale in Phillips Ranch

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Phillips Ranch is an exclusive area where you'll find beautiful homes with a very unique park and walkway. This community is well loved and family orientated. One drive through the Village Loop Road and you’ll be hooked!

Click here to see ALL THE HOMES FOR SALE IN PHILLIPS RANCH

Things to do in Los Angeles with kids!

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - It's almost SUMMER! Kids are out of school and now parents have to prepare themselves for the inevitable, "mom, I'm bored..." or the, "dad, what are we doing today...?"

Well great news, I found a site that will give a list of things to do with the kids in Los Angeles! Simply input your zip code and start your planning.

Let the adventures begin! Click here - FamilyDaysOut.com

NEW LAW - Neighbors and Broken Fences, see you in court....

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Ever have a problem with your neighbor and an adjoining broken fence??? There is a new law that may help... Read below is see what I mean:

Adjoining Owners Equally Responsible for Shared Fences and Boundaries
Adjoining landowners, with properties contiguous or in contact with each another, must share equally the responsibility for maintaining boundaries and monuments between them. Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties, and unless otherwise agreed in writing, are presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of the fence. A landowner must give each affected adjoining landowner a 30-day prior written notice of any intent to incur costs for a division fence. The notice of intent must include the following: (1) a notice of the presumption of equal responsibility for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of the fence; (2) a description of the nature of the problem with the shared fence; (3) the proposed solution for the problem; (4) the estimated construction or maintenance costs to address the problem; (5) the proposed cost sharing approach; and (6) the proposed timeline for addressing the problem. An adjoining landowner can overcome the presumption mentioned by demonstrating by a preponderance of the evidence that imposing equal responsibility would be unjust. To determine whether equal responsibility for the reasonable costs would be unjust, a court will consider the following: (1) whether the financial burden on one landowner is substantially disproportionate to the benefit conferred upon that landowner by the fence; (2) whether the cost of the fence would exceed the difference in the value of the property before and after its installation; (3) whether the financial burden to one landlord would impose an undue financial hardship given that party’s financial circumstances as demonstrated by reasonable proof; (4) the reasonableness of a particular construction or maintenance project, including the extent to which the costs appear to be unnecessary, excessive, or the result of one landowner’s personal aesthetic, architectural, or other preferences; and (5) any other equitable factors appropriate under the circumstances. This law does not apply to a city, county, political subdivision, public body, or public agency. Existing law enacted in 1872 which requires a homeowner who fully encloses a property to refund a neighbor a just proportion of the value of a division fence has been repealed.
Assembly Bill 1404 (codified as Cal. Civil Code § 841) (effective January 1, 2014).

Bow-Wow Bash in Diamond Bar

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Bow-Wow Bash on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10am to 2pm at Panter Park.

Pet Adoptions - Giveaways - Vendors offering pet products and services - Doggie Games & Contest - Photo Booth - Doggie Treat Bar - Donation Drop Off

More Info 909-839-7070 or Bow-Wow Bash

Memorial Day Thoughts to My Two Fallen USMC Brothers

 

 

Memorial Day is a day to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and us. During my years in the U.S. Marine Corps I had the honor to know Major Gannon and Major Mendoza. After I got out of the USMC I later found out that these two Devil Dogs were killed in action. These men were warriors and true American heroes. To them and to all the other American warriors I THANK YOU for your bravery and fearlessness, that it take to take up arms and defend our beautiful USA. THANK YOU and you will never be forgotten. RIP.  

FREE Basic Emergency Preparedness Class

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - FREE Basic Emergency Preparedness class. The following are all the details:

• Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014
• Time: 8:30am to 10:30am
• Venue: Village @ Indian Hill Entrance #3, 1460 E. Holt Blvd., Pomona, CA
• Topic: Basic Emergency Preparedness
• Reserve Space: 909-868-0245 or dporada@ph.lacounty.gov

Mayor Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - A mayor in the Miami area has been suspended by Florida Gov. Rick Scott following a federal indictment alleging mortgage fraud.

According to a report from the Miami Herald, North Miami Mayor Lucie Tondreau was suspended Tuesday after appearing in court to face charges related to her role in an $8 million fraud scheme.

In its indictment, the government alleges that Tondreau, working with accused co-conspirator Karl Oreste, advertised for a local mortgage company on her weekly radio show to in an effort to recruit straw borrowers whose identities and credit were used to purchase approximately 20 properties.

Officials estimate the scheme defrauded various mortgage lenders out of $8 million.
She faces charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and wire fraud affecting a financial institution.

Also named in the indictment are Okechukwu Josiah Odunna and Kelly Augustin, who also stand accused of recruiting borrowers and preparing false documents.

In remarks made to the press following the hearing, Tondreau maintained her innocence, saying she believes her community will support her.

Also speaking Tuesday was Tondreau's attorney, Ben Kuehne. "It appears that one of the individuals in this case was an advertiser on her radio program. We fail to see how that involves criminal conduct," he said, adding, "We're confident the facts will show that all she attempted to do is help her community lift themselves up."

More Home Owners Remodel to Raise Home’s Value

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Home owners are remodeling their homes to increase the value, but they also are showing more desire to stay and enjoy their remodels before they move on.
Fifty-three percent of U.S. home owners say they are remodeling to increase the resale value of their home, but they have no plans to move in the next five years, according to a new Houzz & Home survey of more than 135,000 respondents. Sixteen percent of remodelers say they plan to sell their home in the next two years.

One in five — or 22 percent — of the remodelers surveyed say they feel home prices are rising too quickly to consider moving yet. Twenty-four percent of respondents say they would prefer to move, but remodeling their home makes more economic sense.
The Millennial generation of home owners seem to be the most apt to move within the next five years, according to the survey. Thirty-six percent of them say they are remodeling to increase their home’s value with the intent to move to their next home soon.
Overall, the most popular renovation projects are bathroom remodels or additions and kitchen remodels. Home owners continue to devote the highest share of dollars to kitchen remodels, spending an average of $26,172.

That can vary drastically by region, however. Home owners in the Northeast and West tend to spend the most on their renovation projects at an average of $32,155 and $29,411, respectively, on their kitchens (compared to $23,946 in the Midwest and $21,894 in the South), according to the survey.
The most popular replacement projects are flooring/paneling/ceiling, followed by windows/doors and roofing.

The top challenges that home owners say they face when renovating are finding the right products, defining their style, making decisions with spouse/partner, and educating themselves.

Source: Houzz

Meeting Pomona PD Bloodhound "Jax" TODAY

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Thursday, May 22, 2014, Meet Pomona PD Bloodhound "Jax" with Officer Joe Hernandez at Farmer Boys, 625 Rio Rancho Road, from 8am to 10am.

Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation!

No Agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!

10 Ways to Turn Off a Would-Be Homebuyer

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - What a difference a couple of years makes.

Back in 2007, homebuyers would beg to purchase your house. They would even bid more than the asking price for the privilege to do so.

Today ... well, not so much. Once the real estate bubble burst and foreclosures poisoned the housing pool, buyers suddenly regained the upper hand. But instead of buying, they're waiting, convinced that housing prices will continue to drop.

10 home sales killers

    1. Dirt
    2. Odors
    3. Old fixtures
    4. Wallpaper
    5. Popcorn acoustic ceilings
    6. Too many personal items
    7. Snoopy sellers
    8. Misrepresenting your home
    9. Poor curb appeal
    10. Clutter

What's a smart seller to do in this environment?

We assembled a coast-to-coast SWAT team to address the crisis: Chad Goldwasser of Goldwasser Real Estate in Austin, Texas; Terry Cannon, a buyer's agent and broker with Oregon Exclusive Buyers Realty in Salem, Ore.; and Julie Dana, the New York-based "home stylist" and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell."

They suggest 10 buyer turnoffs that sellers should avoid at all costs.

"If you do all the staging correctly and have a good agent, the house will hopefully only be on the market a few weeks," Dana says. "Then you can go back to living your life."

1. Dirt

Hands down, our panel agrees: Nothing turns off a buyer quicker than a dirty house.

"The No. 1 biggest mistake is not getting the home in the best possible condition. That's huge," says Goldwasser. "I won't even represent sellers at this point unless they are fully aware of how important it is to get their home in the absolute best condition that they've ever had it in."

Goldwasser recommends that sellers go the extra mile, from steam-cleaning tile and grout to replacing carpets.

"If the carpets are old and smelly, you should put in new," he says. "If they're relatively new, you should at least have them shampooed."

Cannon agrees that grime can derail any showing.

"The home should be neat and clean and free of all debris," Cannon says. "If it reeks of cats or the kitchen sinks and counters are so filthy that it almost looks like the food is moving, I won't even want to come in."

2. Odors

Buyers, it's said, buy with their noses. Make sure your home smells fresh and inviting.

"Odors are a big one, especially kitchen odors," says Dana. "I advise my clients not to cook fried food, fish or greasy food while the house is on the market."

Some pet owners mistakenly believe pet smells to which they've become accustomed help make their abode homey. Nothing could be further from the truth.

"If you're a dog person, you tend to think everyone else is a dog person," says Goldwasser. "But the truth is, 50 percent of the population hates dogs and doesn't want to be near them. "Pets in the home? You have to deal with that."

Dana advises her clients to eliminate all traces of pets, not just pet odors. It's important to get rid of pet paraphernalia and have a "pet plan" to make sure the animals are not around when the house is shown.
"Pets in the home? You have to deal with that."

"A lot of times, people will leave pet items out -- dog dishes, cat litter boxes, etc.," Dana says. "That immediately turns off a buyer because they wonder, 'What has that animal done in the house?' Also, some people really don't like dogs. The minute they walk in and see this big, old dog bowl, they immediately won't like the house."

The same rules hold true for smokers: Remove all ashtrays, clean all curtains and upholstery, and consider smoking outdoors while your home is on the market.

"Interestingly, next to the kitchen, the smelliest room in the house is actually the living room," Dana says. "That's typically the room that has the most fabric, so that is where odors get absorbed."

3. Old fixtures

Want buyers to roll their eyes? Leave old fixtures on your doors and cabinets.

"You need to change out old fixtures in your house," Goldwasser says. "New cabinet hardware and doorknobs will probably cost all of $400 or $500, but it makes a huge difference."

The same holds true for dated ceiling fans, light fixtures and kitchen appliances.

"Homes that have old fans, lights, ovens, microwaves, ranges and dishwashers can really turn a buyer off," says Goldwasser. "Sellers will say, 'Oh, the buyers can take care of that.' Well, yes they can, but it's going to impede you from getting the highest price possible for your home."

4. Wallpaper

Your grandmother may have had it in every bedroom. Your mom may have loved it as a room accent. But today's buyer wants no part of wallpaper.

"Wallpaper is a definite no-no," Dana says.

Wallpaper is a pain to remove and simply adds another chore to a buyer's to-do list, Dana says.

"Wallpaper is extremely personalized. You've spent hours looking over books to pick out the wallpaper you want," she says. "What are the odds that the person walking in the door will also like that wallpaper that you picked out?"

5. Popcorn acoustic ceilings

Times change, and with them home decor styles. Acoustic popcorn ceilings, once the must-have for fashionable homes in the '60s and '70s, now badly date your space.

If you can't stomach the cost or the mess to remove the overhead popcorn, be prepared to credit a buyer in certain markets in order to close a sale.

"The popcorn acoustic ceiling is a major, major turnoff to buyers these days," says Goldwasser.

6. Too many personal items

Psychologically, when buyers tour a home, they're trying it on to see how it fits, just as they would a skirt or a pair of pants. If your house is cluttered with too many personal items, it's like the buyer is trying on those clothes with you still in them. A fit is unlikely.

"Anything that makes your house scream 'you' is what you don't want," Dana says. "I tell all my clients that how we decorate to live and how we decorate to sell are different, and right now, we're decorating to sell."

Sellers should try to eliminate personal items, including family photos, personal effects and even unique colors, she says.

"As soon as you have family photos, buyers get very distracted. 'Oh, did I go to school with him? What do their children look like?'" she says. "Suddenly, you're selling your family, and you're not selling the home."

If you really want to hook a buyer, Dana offers a tip: "I try to place a mirror strategically so that people can actually see themselves in the home, so they can actually picture themselves living there."

7. Snoopy sellers
Realtors and buyers alike generally bristle when the seller greets them at the door for a showing.

"It's so annoying," Goldwasser says. "They will want to walk around with the potential buyer and put in theirand two cents' worth. It's not good. Normally, there are one out of 10 sellers where it's OK to have them there, and that's because they know what is up with the property and how everything works."
"I tell all my clients that how we decorate to live and how we decorate to sell are different."

Goldwasser makes a point to shoo his sellers away from showings when he's the listing agent.

"They like to think they know what they're doing, and that's fine," he says. "But when you've sold thousands of homes and you have a system, you know how to get people the maximum value for their home. That's why they hire you, right?"

8. Misrepresenting your home

Misrepresenting your house online in the multiple listing service is a sure way to really upset buyers and their Realtors.

One of Cannon's buyers loved a home she saw online. When he drove by to take a look, he was surprised to find acres of ramshackle mobile homes across the street.

"Sellers are going to paint the best picture they can," he says. "Some listings I've looked at and wondered how in the world they got that gorgeous photo without showing all the junk that's around it. When you get there, you wonder why didn't they just be upfront?"

9. Poor curb appeal

Much is made of curb appeal, and for good reason: It's your home's handshake, the critical first impression that lasts with most buyers.

"You have to totally trim and edge your yard to get it into the most immaculate condition you can," Goldwasser says. "It's a big mistake to not freshly mulch the beds and trim the trees. Every little detail counts.

"To not power-wash the exterior or leave mud dauber and wasp and bird's nests in your eaves and above your doors? You've got to be a fool to do that."

10. Clutter

Whether inside or out, less is more when it comes to clutter.

"I usually start in the closets," Dana says. "Your closets should be half-full with nothing on the floor. Why? Because most people looking for a house have outgrown their previous house. Showing them that you've still got room to grow gives them a reason to buy."

Kitchens and built-in bookshelves should showcase spaciousness by following the rule of three. For kitchens, there should be no more than three countertop appliances. Meanwhile, bookshelves should be divided into thirds: one-third books, one-third vases and pictures, and one-third empty.

The home office should be very generic so any type of professional can imagine living there, Dana says.

"Otherwise, it can be a distraction: 'What does he do for a living? How much money does he make?'" she says.

Dana's tip for toddler parents is to pack away extraneous "kiddie litter" and keep a laundry basket handy.

"When you get that phone call one hour before a showing, toss everything in that basket and take it to the car with you and your kids, and you're all set," she says.

Law Requiring Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures Goes into Effect -- updated 3/25/14

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - A law calling for the replacement of older plumbing fixtures with water-conserving ones went into effect on this year. The law says that, as of January 1, 2014, when improving a property new water-conserving toilets, showerheads, faucets and urinals must be installed before the local building department will issue a certificate of final completion and occupancy. The plumbing fixtures that will need to be replaced are: any toilet manufactured to use more than 1.6 gallons per flush; any showerhead manufactured to have a flow capacity of more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute; any interior faucet that emits more than 2.2 gallons of water per minute and any urinal manufactured to use more than one gallon of water per flush. Homeowners with questions about their individual fixtures are urged to contact the manufacturers.

POMONA - FREE CPR for Adults and Youth Class

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - POMONA - FREE CPR for Adults and Youths today, May 21, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Pomona Library, basement (625 S. Garey Ave).

For more information and to reserve space call or email - 909-620-3741 - leave name/phone or john_schmidt@ci.pomona.ca.us

How to Keep Your Dog Out of Your Garden

Is your pooch pawing your petunias? Here’s how to keep your dog out of your garden and away from your precious plants.

We want our dogs to eat well, but we don’t want them snacking on our heirloom vegetables and prized perennials. Nor do we want them digging up the daffodils.
How can you keep dogs from wrecking your garden?

Spray nasty odors

Your vegetable garden is a salad bar for your dog. To keep him away, spray plants with pungent white vinegar or apple bitter. Or plant marigolds between vegetable rows, which repel dogs and other backyard pests, such as Mexican bean beetles, aphids, squash bugs, and whiteflies.

However, don’t apply rabbit or deer repellents that contain coyote urine. Dogs love the smell of urine and will either roll in your sprayed plants or leave an odor of their own.

Sprinkle yucky tastes

Sprinkle powdered mustard or red pepper flakes around your plants. A few sniffs and licks of these unpleasant tastes will discourage your dog from returning to the area.

Fence dogs in or out

If you’ve got small dogs, a 16-inch fence border ($29 for 6 ft.) will mark the perimeter of your garden and discourage them from trampling your seedlings. For large, spunky dogs, encase your vegetables in a chicken wire cage with a top enclosure, which fence out deer and rabbits, too.

Or, contain your dog in a fenced play area that’s roomy and filled with interesting toys and treats. However, if your dog likes burying things, don’t give him a bone; instead offer chews, such as rawhide or bully sticks, that’ll keep him occupied and his mind off burying.

Erect prickly barriers

Place pruned rose or holly branches around your garden or plants. The thorns and prickly leaves will discourage your dog from entering the restricted area.
Provide a pooch path

If your dog cruises through your garden but leaves the veggies alone, make him a path of his own. You can lay down mulch, or even place a spare piece of carpet along your pet's favorite route. You may have to alter your garden design a bit, but that's better than watching puppy crash through your flowers or zucchini.

Read more: http://members.houselogic.com/articles/how-to-keep-dogs-out-of-garden/preview/#ixzz32IV89wTc

Sellers Are Feeling Good About HOME PRICES

L.A. County Fair Announce first 5 Artists!!

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - It's time! The first five artists of the End of Summer Concert Series have been announced! Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. PST today.

L.A. County Fair is August 29 to September 28, 2014!

Artist Event Dates:

• Sunday, August 31st at 7:30pm - Charlie Wilson
• Sunday, September 7th at 7:30pm - Roberto Tapia
• Thursday, September 11th 7:30pm - Boyz II Men
• Friday, September 26th at 7:30pm - Heart
• Sunday, September 28th at 7:30pm - Earth, Wind & Fire

Don't miss it!!

For Ticket information - TicketMaster - LACF

What's the difference between one MORTGAGE/HOME LENDERS to another?

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - What's the different between all these home/mortgage lenders... Well there are several ways to look at it but I will share with you the differences with these lenders:

#1 - Mortgage Banker - big banks that loan you money directly
#2 - Direct Lender - this is when there is a bank or private lender that will lend you the money directly, or
#3 - Mortgage Broker - this is a lending professional who will gather your information and shop your application with multiple lender bidding for your loan.

I highly recommend my preferred lender Javier Hernandez from HomeBase Lending, Inc. He's been working in the real estate industry for over 20 years. Javier and I have close many deals together and he is very honest and delivers with everything he promises.

Below is he's video. Call me today to set a meeting with Javier and I in order to start your home purchase process!

One Cool Thing (5 Signs You Are Being Scammed)

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Whenever conducting a real estate transaction you must use a licensed real estate professional. The stories I've heard are endless on how so many people have been scammed. Everything from 'people affiliating themselves with religious groups" to "my friend's friend"... it's very sad to hear but you can't trust everyone. The best thing to do is to use a licensed real estate professional and call references.... OR SIMPLY CALL ME.

Top 10 Most Popular Remodeling Jobs

Bathrooms were the most common type of remodeling job in 2013, according to the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index. Bathroom remodeling was cited as the most common job during 2013 by 72 percent of remodelers, followed by kitchen remodeling at 70 percent.

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling had been jockeying for the top spot in terms of popularity over the past few years. But since 2009, bathroom remodeling has remained the most popular job, according to NAHB.

The most common remodeling jobs in 2013, according to NAHB, were:

1. Bathroom remodeling
2. Kitchen remodeling
3. Windows/doors replacement
4. Whole house remodeling
5. Room additions
6. Repairing property damage
7. Handyman services
8. Decks
9. Siding
10. Finished basement

Source: Realtor.org

Should you list your home for higher than market value?? WHY and WHY NOT...

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Why would anyone want to list their home for higher than market value...?? Why not? When people ask me about listing their home the question of the listing price is inevitable. No one answer is universal because it all depends on the seller's motivation to sell. If the seller needs a fast sale then listing the home higher than market value is not a good idea because it will attract less buyers. If a seller does not need to sell quick then maybe listing for higher than market value may make sense. Everyone's motivation to sell is different and it requires that you speak with a licensed real estate professional to get the best individual advise. If you have any question contact me anytime, I'd be more than happy to help you. Call TODAY

Diamond Bar AYSO Fall Season Sign Ups TONIGHT!

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - I've been coaching AYSO for over eight years. I'm a National Certified coach through AYSO and I have to say that I won't have it any other way. Soccer is a simply sport coached by complicated people. KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN... PERIOD. AYSO gives kids the opportunity to just play and have fun with their friends. I strongly recommend signing up your kids to this organization that has been around for FIFTY (50) YEARS, they must be doing something right! Sign up tonight at Pantera Park. For more information visit: dbayso.org or contact me directly anytime. Now, JUST LET THE KIDS PLAY!!

Fall 2014 Season
Registration Dates !!!

All games will be played in Diamond Bar on Saturdays! Great for building social skills and increasing activity levels in a safe, fair, and fun environment!

Thursday, April 24th 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday, May 6th 6pm - 9pm
Thursday, May 15th 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday, June 3rd 6pm - 9pm
These are the ONLY registration dates.All registrations are held at Pantera Park in Diamond Bar.

For information on this year's new E-AYSO registration procedures please view this document.

 

For more information visit: DBAYSO.org

Where will home prices go in Summer 2014???



AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - What goes up must come down JUST NOT SO FAST... In Southern California home prices have been increasing for the last couple of years. In the beginning of 2014 inventory of homes remained low but now in spring, and going into summer, home sellers are coming out in force. Home prices will continue to stay strong and will remain at their current rate or plateau. Home seller don't allow yourself to get caught in the mind trap of, "I'm going to wait for the market to max out..." there is no magic ball. If you ever thought of selling you seriously need to consider now because homes are still selling fast and their are a healthy amount of buyers. Home price will remain strong through the summer of 2014. BUT DON'T FORGET, WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN... Eventually...



L.A. Times Article - Southland home prices rise the least since 2012

City of Diamond Bar "Report for Reward" program offers a financial incentive...

In the City of Diamond Bar, a recent program was established to reward those who provide information leading to the identification and arrest of any person who willfully damages or destroys any real or personal property.   The “Report for Reward” program went into effect on November 15, 2013 after the Diamond Bar City Council enacted Municipal Code Section 9.02.010 on October 1, 2013.

According to city documents, the Report for Reward program was developed as a way to combat residential and vehicular burglaries within the city limits.  The program offers a financial incentive of up to $500.00 for information leading to the arrest of person(s) suspected of committing these crimes.  To be eligible for the Report for Reward program, the person must call the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff station at (909)595-2264 (or 9-1-1 if the crime is in progress) and provide information leading to the arrest of a person suspected of damaging personal property as a result of committing or attempting to commit a residential or vehicular burglary.

The Report for Reward program produced immediate results as four residents were awarded $500.00 each at the December 17, 2013, Diamond Bar City Council meeting.
More information about the program, including answers to frequently-asked questions, is available on the City of Diamond Bar website www.diamondbarca.gov/RFR.

My Home is Worth WHAT!!!!????

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - The #1 question I get from home sellers is "what is my house worth?" and once I give them the answer, the reply is typically, "WHAT..." Finding the value of your home is an art not a science. Just because your neighbor sold their home for, for example, 500k doesn't mean your home is worth the same. In order for a home to be comparable to yours the home must be: #1-within approximately 1 miles from yours, #2-1 bedroom bigger or smaller than yours, and #3-within 100 square feet bigger or smaller than yours. On top of these 3 things, there are other factor such as upgrades, condition of home, additions, etc. Then I will typically hear, "well, the online site told me my home is worth..." The online sites acknowledge that the free home values are typically off by 6 to 10%. Their information is outdated and not valid. It is always recommended that you use a licensed real estate profession. For a FREE home valuation you can always message or call me anytime.

C.A.R. Home Owner Fairs 2014

 

 

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - The California Association of Realtors is hosting a Home Owner Fair in three different cities. The Fairs promise to be a great resource for anyone interested in purchasing or selling home, whether they are looking to re-enter the market or first time buyers. Exhibitors will be on hand to provide information and answer any questions, and workshops sessions will be offered throughout the day on topics of concern to home buyers and sellers.

 

Long Beach, Saturday, June 28, 2014
9am to 4pm
Museum of Lain American Art

 

Sacramento-Saturday, July 19, 2014
9am to 4pm
Sacramento Association of Realtors

 

Fresno-Saturday, September 19, 2014
9am to 4pm
Fresno Convention Center

Real Estate Market is GETTING HOT!!!

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Out showing homes today and I can feel that the real estate market is heating up! Don't sit on the sidelines, jump in now and take advance of this great real estate market! Call me TODAY!

Home Seller Dilemma - Should I buy or sell frist???

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - I always get this questions when a homeowners decides to sell their home, "should I sell my home first or should I buy a home first???" Watch this video and it will help. For specific information contact me.

 

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - 60% of all real estate sales happen between May and August, SO LET'S GO PEOPLE WE'RE ON THE CLOCK! Thinking of buying or selling call me TODAY!

 

 

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - News Sandwich Shop coming soon to Diamond Bar. It's opening on the corner of Grand Ave and Diamond Bar Blvd next to the Pizza Hut. Anyone know the name of the place? Anyone know the opening date??

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Ever thought of selling your home on  your own, THINK AGAIN! Watch this video and discover top three reasons not to do it! Have you ever thought of selling without an agent? Why? Why not?

 

Homes are selling FASTER!!!

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Brief history of Cinco De Mayo. Cinco De Mayo IS NOT the Mexican Independence day, that is Sept. 16th. This is day is a national holiday in Mexico celebrating the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 against the French army.

Read more about Cinco De Mayo - HISTORY OF CINCO DE MAYO

AlfonsoGomezBroker.com - Great article came out today about how Americans are ready to spend on Real Estate again. I feel it's true because I see it here locally in the Diamond Bar and Pomona real estate market. More and more buyers and sellers are coming out to take advantage of this great real estate market! What do you think?

Enjoy the article - Americans Ready to Spend on Real Estate Again