Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $549,000



Bedrooms: 3
Baths (FTHQ): 3
Year Built: 1986
Sqft/Source: 1,720
Lot Sqft/Source: 7,348
Assoc Dues: $ 210/Mo

Property Description: BEAUTIFUL TOWN HOME IN PRESTIGOUS AREA IN DIAMOND BAR!!! BEST WALNUT SCHOOL DISTRICT. NICE FLOORPLAN,HIGH CEILING IN FAMILYROOM W/FIREPLACE 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS AND DEN. UPGRADED KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS,UPGRADED BATHS, DOUBLE DOOR ENTERANCE, INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. ENTRY & KITCHEN FEATURES MARBLE FLOORING. CUL DE SEC AND PRIVATE BACK YARD W/SPA. BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD WITH LOTS OF FRUIT TREES.

Diamond Bar Condo For Sale, Bank Owned Property $204,900


Bedrooms: 1
Baths (FTHQ): 1
Year Built: 1981
Sqft/Source: 687
Lot Sqft/Source: 3,049
Assoc Dues: $ 275/Mo

Property Description: Bank Owned Property - Cute 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo - great location in the community. Perfect opportunity to get in the market! Secure and gated community.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $1,220,000


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Floor: Hardwood, Marble
Utilities: Water District, Sewer Connected & Paid
Year Built: 1986
Sqft/Source: 2,673
Lot Sqft/S: 69,696
Assoc Dues: $ 205/Mo

Property Description: In the guarded Country Est.Customized like new.Lots of upgrades,private quiet location in C-D-S street near D.B.Gate.High ceilings,big Living/formal dining/Family rm.all rooms are spacious. Granite kitchen has 2 cooktops w/gas stoves,stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting,hardwood and bamboo flooring,marble entry,European bath fixtures in master suite,one large bedroom and bath downstairs,wine cellar w/wine refrigerator in the bar area. Beautiful landscape including floral garden all around the yard,nice and cozy patio in rear,1/2 sport court,orchard grove,plantations,well fenced. Very secured and secluded. big usable lot approx.1.6 acre. Taped approx.2900 S.F. living space.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Diamond Bar Commercial $1,245,000

Building Sqft: 3411

Land Sqft: 10,079


Year Built: 1961

Property Description:
Excellent Owner-User opportunity to purchase office space in Diamond Bar. This condo unit is Functional, Professional, Immaculate and Feng Shui. Built out with offices, large conference room, receptionist area, lobby, kitchen, restrooms, storage, bullpen area, multi-purpose room and front/back entrance doors. Immediate access to the 57 & 60 freeways on a major thoroughfare. Located in the Diamond Bar Business Park which has 57 freeway visibility. Unit can be divisible and is zoned for Medical Office use.

Features
Air Conditioning, General Office, Medical Office, Professional Office.

Three Steps To Home Inspection Zen

For many prospective home sellers, going through the process of a home inspection can be a painful process that entails letting a stranger into the home to judge every nook and cranny. As the biggest and most prized possession of most consumers, having the home inspected in this way is a bit like having the inner sanctum of your life on display. Inspections certainly do not have to be like this.

By maintaining an even perspective and keeping in mind three core tenets, you can keep your home inspection process easy and calm. As with most business transactions, getting yourself to view the transaction as someone from the outside might can be difficult, but will ultimately take a lot of the stress out of the situation.

Keep Your Feelings Grounded In Reality
Everyone wants to think that they have the best home on the block, a spotless testament to a diligent work ethic and family prosperity. As homes age, the reality is that they will develop problems here and there that a home inspector is trained to uncover. These problems are certainly not your fault as time has all it needs to damage a foundation or roof all on its own.

No matter how great a condition your home is in, the very nature of a home inspection is to uncover issues that a prospective buyer might have a problem with, so prepare for that eventuality. These problems are no reflection on your care of the home but more its initial construction and degradation over time, two things you have nothing to do with. This is just another step in a real estate transaction and preparing for a few issues here and there will greatly reduce your stress.

Emotions Are Great, Just Not For Inspections
After living in a particular piece of real estate for a long time, there will always be memories and emotions tied to that property. As a seller, you have chosen to move on from those emotions and memories, committing to create new memories in a new property. Keep this in mind as a home inspector goes through your home and comes back with problems or issues.

You might have done a lot of work on a furnace, for example, and remember fondly the day that you got it working again in top shape. If an inspector comes back after looking at the furnace and declares that you need a new one to pass inspection, don’t let anger be your first response. No matter what energy and time you’ve put in to a home, there will always be factors outside of your control, like aging issues and local regulations, which dictate an inspector’s actions.

Put Yourself In A Buyer’s Shoes
Above all, imagine that you are stepping into your home for the first time, looking at it with a critical eye to determine whether you’d want to live there and what you’d fix if you did. This is the kind of mentality a buyer is bringing to your real estate transaction and the inspector will help them bring to light just the kind of property they are purchasing.

Don’t begrudge a buyer of this step as you are going to go through it on your new home purchase and wouldn’t have it any other way. Each point brought up on the inspection is a point brought up to protect the buyer and provide as much information as possible, two things you would love to benefit from on your own home purchase.

Having your home picked apart by a home inspector will most likely never be a heart-warming experience, but taking these three tenets to heart will help you get through the situation with class. Real estate transactions represent an important transition period and getting through a simple and easy inspection will only easy that transition for both you and your prospective real estate buyer.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $410,000


Bedrooms: 3
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1985
Sqft/Source: 1,438
Assoc Dues: $ 220/Mo

Property Description: Beautiful turnkey starter home. Located close to freeway yet situated in a quiet neighborhood. Comes with community tennis courts, pool and spa. Upgraded fireplace with wood flooring. Updated tiles in kitchen and bathrooms. Brand new interior paint. Corner lot with huge community grass area that is like your own side yard.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $925,000


Bedrooms: 3
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1980
Sqft/Source: 3,100
Lot Sqft/S: 28,250
Assoc Dues: $ 205/Mo

Property Description: Great potential in the Country Estate, ideal for expansion or rebuild a bigger mansion, 180degree sparkling city lights view, big frontage, usable leveled lot, room for pool, mainly sold for lot value. Existing house is remodeled in 2005 with some cosmetic improvement like new roof,new windows,new marble and wood floors,new kitchen appliances and granite counter tops. currently occupied by tenant on monthly basis with 30 days notice to move. Great deal! Original house was 2586 S.F. with additional approx.500S.F permitted enclosed balconies upstairs and downstairs which are used as office/den. Newly landscaped front yard with Sego and Palm trees. Sold as is condition.


Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1976
Sqft/Source: 2,252
Lot Sqft/S: 7,192

Property Description: EXCELLENT VALUE FOR THIS 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM, 2252 SQ FT HOME BUILT IN 1976. NEW PAINT, CARPET AND MORE! COMBINE THIS WITH AN EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD AND THIS WILL BE A GREAT PROPERTY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GET YOUR LOAN PRE APPROVED FIRST SO YOU WILL HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER THE OTHER BUYERS WHO WILL SURELY BE LOOKING AT THIS HOME.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $459,000


Bedrooms: 2
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1986
Sqft/Source: 1,283
Assoc Dues: $ 274

Property Description: Desirable Montefino Townhouse. Excellent School District and Nice Neighborhood. Laminated Wood Flooring at Down Stair. Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, and Skylights. Large Master Suite with High Ceiling. Each Bedroom has its Own Bathroom. Large Dinning Room Off Cozy Kitchen. Two Car Garage with Direct Access. Near to Guest Parking and Community Pool. Very Good Location in the Community.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $510,000


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 3
Year Built: 1989
Sqft/Source: 1,757
Assoc Dues: $ 220

Property Description: Beautiful townhouse wonderfully maintained by the homeowners. Located in the exceptional Walnut Valley Unified School district this home is close to nearby schools and shopping. This home features a spacious main floor master bedroom and secondary bedroom with two level two bedrooms and an additional office/den added on.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Why reinvest profit earned from Real Estate investing

Creating a business plan with the future in mind can be a daunting task. I mean who knows what tomorrow is going to bring, and if you can not see the future, how can you plan for it? One thing that you know for certain is that there will be problems; there always is with real estate investing. So what can you do to ease the burden of those problems when they occur?

The best buffer that you can create to protect yourself from unforeseen problems with real estate investments is to put aside some cash for a rainy day. A buffer of several thousands of dollars can take care of any number of setbacks including excessive carrying costs, unplanned repairs, illness, budgeting miscalculation and inclement weather.

While you may not be able to begin your career in real estate investing with this type of cash insurance policy in the bank, you can build one over time if you are smart with your money. Every time that you pull off a successful investment, you will have a large chunk of profit that you will need to use to pay off any outstanding bills and to finance your life. But before you do this, you should take a flat percentage of your profit and put a portion of it in the bank and reinvest the rest into your next project.

By constantly reinvesting a small portion of your profit into subsequent projects, you will increase the amount of profit that you make with each investment. This is because many repairs and upgrades that you make to a property add value to the property that is well above the amount originally invested. Having more money to work with in real estate investing will also allow you to purchase high end properties that can bring high end profits.

Another reason that you should always reinvest a portion of your profits is that homes and properties appreciate in value. This is the very thing that makes you money in real estate investing, but it is also the very thing that makes the purchase price for investments continue to rise. You cannot expect to pay the same for a property next year as you paid for it this year even if it is in the same condition. It is just not going to happen, and you need to be prepared to meet this reality with a little extra cash on hand to make initial investments.

Reinvesting profits is also a smart way to compound profit on money that you earn through real estate investing. Think about it this way. If you took the money you earned from an investment and ran with it, you would have nothing to show for it. But if you took the profit earned and reinvested it to make more profit, you could increase your profit margin without increasing the amount of work that you have to do. Now, that is smart business.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $3,500,000


Bedrooms: 6
Baths (FTHQ): 6
Year Built: 2003
Sqft/Source: 8,000
Lot Sqft/S: 57,494
Assoc Dues: $ 205/Mo

Property Description
4 YEARS OLD, MAGNIFICENT MANSION IN THE COUNTRY. 24HOURS GUARD GATED COMMUNITY. PICTURESQUE VIEW, CIRCULAR DRIVE WAY, STAINED GLASS DOUBLE DOORS, CATHEDRAL CEILING, RECESSED LIGHTING, CROWN MOLDING, HARDWOOD FLOOR, LIMESTONE, BALCONIES W/ BALUSTERS THROUGHOUT, FRENCH DOORS, PROF. WINDOW TREATMENT, VERY BRIGHT & AIRY, 6 BR(5 SUITES), LIBRARY & DEN HAS BUILT IN CABINETS W/ CRAFTSMANSHIP, 2 BONUS RM, 2 WET BAR, STAIRWAYS W/ WROUGHT IRON & ELEVATOR. FIREPLACE IN LIVING RM. GOURMET KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTER TOP & BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR. HUGE MASTER BR HAS HIS & HER WALK IN CLOSET, SEPARATE SHOWER & BATH TUB. BONUS RM CAN BE MEDIA RM OR HOME THEATER. HUGE BACK YARD HAS LGE GRASSY AREA, BUILT IN BBQ, CHINESE WOK KITCHEN, WARMER, PROFESSIONAL PIZZA STOVE, OUT DOOR SHOWER & BATHROOM. MANY MANY TROPICAL & TEMPERATE FRUIT TREES. RM FOR POOL & POSSIBLE TENNIS COURT.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $415,000


Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Built: 1986
Square Feet: 1,238
Assoc. Dues: 275

Property Description:
montifino townhouse in the wanult valley school disdtrict. large living room and formal dining room. 2 masterbedrooms upstairs. big 2 car attached garage.garage best location in the area.close to swimming pool.


Friday, January 11, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $1,399,000



Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4.50/
Built: 2002
Square Feet: 3,839
Lot Size: 9,919
Assoc. Dues: 210/

Property Description:
MAGNIFICENT POOL HOME IN GUARD GATED COMMUNITY "DIAMOND HILL". GORGEOUS CURB APPEAL, BEAUTIFUL HARDSCAPE AND PALM TREES. UPGRADED THROUGHOUT. HIGH CEILING IN LIVING ROOM. FORMAL DINING RM. GOURMET KITCHEN. 1 BR 1 BATH DOWNSTAIRS. FAMILY ROOM HAS BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. TILE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. MASTER BR WITH ENCLOSED BALCONY AND SITTING AREA. MASTER BATHROOM HAS SEPARATE SHOWER AND BATHTUB. HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET. 2ND MASTER, JACK & JILL RM. CUSTOM ROCK POOL & SLIDE.

Features:
Cathedral Ceilings,Direct Garage Access,Gated Community Guard,Home Warranty Plan,Homeowners Association,Jack And Jill Room,Turnkey,Walk-In Pantry.


Thursday, January 10, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $412,000


Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Built: 1984
Square Feet: 1,236
Lot Size: 5,672
Assoc. Dues: 274/

Property Description:
A very nice 2 suites upstairs floor plan. Property in better location which is facing lush green belt for complete privacy. Bright & airy. New interior paint & carpet. Cathedral ceilings & fireplace in living room. Spacious kitchen with ample counter space & cabinets. High ceiling master suite with 2 mirrored door closets. Master bath has dual sinks, separate shower stall & bath tub. The 2nd suite has a big walk-in closet. 2-car attached garage with direct access. Laundry in garage. Fenced front yard. Walnut school district. HOA includes common area maintenance, insurance, trash & water.

Features:
Association Club House,Association Pool,Association Spa,Association Trash Paid,Cathedral Ceilings,Cc And R's,Direct Garage Access,Homeowners Association,Park Or Green Belt View.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $1,380,000



Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Built: 1978
Square Feet: 3,876
Lot Size: 53,138
Assoc. Dues: 205/

Property Description:
unobstructed open view of mountains,Catalina Island breeze,immaculate condition, newer roof,newer windows,new wood flooring,new paint,new bath rooms tiles,remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large living rm w/beautiful fireplace,4 suites, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs, master suite has separate retreat,teens room upstairs between 2 suites,also has separate entry from balcony. open loft can be study or tea room, formal dining. Big decks around,gentle slopes are potential for pool and tennis.spa outside master suite,many large open French doors and windows. extra parking spaces,Beautiful trees in front, side and back yard.Big frontage, quiet c-d-s street. Must see to appreciate.

Features:
Association Club House,Association Pool,Association Tennis,Catalina View,Cathedral Ceilings,Cul-De-Sac,Custom Built,Gated Community Guard,Great Room,Loft,Lot Over 40000 Sqft,Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Master Bedroom,Mountain View,Panoramic View,RV Access/Parking,Turnkey.


Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Are Foreclosures Worth the Legal Red Tape

For some, the rewards outweigh the hassles. For others, the hassles mount until they take on nightmarish proportions.

To make money in real estate investing you have to do two things: you have to buy property significantly under value and then sell that property at value or a little above value to secure a profit. The first challenge, then, is to buy property for a lot less than what it is worth which is no easy task.

Sometimes you might luck into a fixer upper in a great neighborhood that is priced just right. Other times you might search in vain for the perfect property. When this happens, foreclosures can fill the void. The truth is that you can find and purchase pre-foreclosures and foreclosures 30% to 60% under value. In the world of real estate investing, there is no sweeter deal than a property that needs minimal work selling for a fraction of what it’s worth. But finding these properties takes a lot of legwork and a sale is not guaranteed.

The biggest problem associated with buying foreclosures is that you may not be able to inspect the property or learn much about it at all before you purchase it. This can make it difficult to formulate a plan. The property may also have expensive repair issues that need to be addressed. These issues will become your problem after the sale is final. The goal of real estate investing is to maximize profit while at the same time minimize risk. Buying a property unseen carries a great deal of risk, more risk than many investors wish to take.

Buying a foreclosed property also takes a great deal of pre-planning and leg work. You might also have to invest some money having a title search performed on the property before you even know if you are going to be able to purchase the property. For some, this uncertainty is not an ideal real estate investing situation. They want to know what the future holds and that their investment of time and money is going to pay off. All of which is a gamble in buying foreclosures.

When you buy a foreclosed property at auction you also have to have to come up with a great deal of money to pay for the property in a short amount of time. You will also be required to supply a substantial down payment at the auction, a down payment that you will have to secure before you even know if you will place the winning bid.

Are all of these hassles worth the payoff? The answer for some is a resounding yes. For others, the uncertainty outweighs any of the rewards that can be reaped from investing in a foreclosure.

Monday, January 07, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $1,450,000



Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Built: 1976
Square Feet: 3,452
Lot Size: 58,000
Assoc. Dues: 205

Property Description:
"The Country" Custom Estate with City Lights View and Huge Yard.Gated community with 24 hours guard.Huge,most usable flat lot above street.Original owner.First time on the market.4 bedrooms+open loft (2 suites);3.5 bathrooms.Large laundry room EZ to convert to office or bedroom.Master suite with walk-in closet,separate bath tub and shower.Open loft can be study room.Newly remodeled gourmet kitchen with granite countertop,island, and wine rack.Newer walnut wood floor in hallway,family room,&kitchen.Large family room with fireplace,wet bar&French door.Park-like backyard has pool, spa and beautiful landscaping;perfect for entertaining.2 central A/C.Private drive way with extra parking spaces.960 Sq.Ft. barn can used for work shop or extra garage.Quiet cul-de-sac.Tile roof.

Features:
Cathedral Ceilings,City Lights View,Custom Built,Double Door Entry,Driveway,Gated Community Guard,Lot Over 40000 Sqft,Main Floor Bedroom,Vacuum Central.

Diamond Bar Condo For Sale $319,900


Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Built: 1986
Square Feet: 788
Lot Size: 2,004

Assoc. Dues: 275

Property Description:
Turnkey Diamond Bar Tennis Club Condo,Gorgeous upgraded upper unit with View. New Painting, Counters and clean carpet, Fireplace in Living room,Nice floor plan, Huge master bedroom with sliding mirror closets. Private enclosed Patio with view. 1 garage parking and 1 reserved parking. Easy access to 60 Fwy and 57 Fwy & Shopping Area. Ower is motived.

Features:

Association Pool.


Friday, January 04, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $299,900


Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Built: 1975
Assoc. Dues: 180/

Property Description:
Beautiful Townhouse In Prestigious Walnut School District, Spacious Living Room, Large Kitchen W/Eating Area & Dining Room, Newly Remodeled Bathroom, Newer Furnace, Indoor Laundry Room, Private Patio, 1 Bedroom W/Walk-In Closet, Tinted Windows,2 Car Garage W/Direct Access To Unit. Beautiful Park Like Grounds With Association Pool, BASKETBALL COURT, RV/Boat Parking.

Features:
Association Pool,Association Spa,Association Sport Court,Association Trash Paid,Cc And R's,Direct Garage Access,Home Warranty Plan,Homeowners Association,Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Master Bedroom,Turnkey,Window Blinds.

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Diamond Bar Townhouse For Sale $339,000


Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Built: 1976
Square Feet: 1,000
Lot Size: 2,495
Assoc. Dues: 165/

Property Description:
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Heart of Diamond Bar, quiet neighborhood, great Walnut school district. Walking distance to school, library, post office & shopping center, alley access, rare one level end unit on the back end of the community. Direct access from garage. Plenty guest parking. Rollup garage door. Inside laundry. Central air, newer A/C unit. Large patio area. Community club house, pool, basketball court, children playground. Near metrolink 57/60 fwys.

Features:
Alley Access,Association Club House,Association Pet Rules,Association Pool,Association Sport Court,Association Trash Paid,Cc And R's,Direct Garage Access,End Unit,Guest Parking,Homeowners Association.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Diamond Bar House For Sale $1,199,000


Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Built: 1978
Square Feet: 2,700
Lot Size: 51,400

Assoc. Dues: 205

Property Description:
EASY TO EXPAND 600 SF FOR LIVING AREA, BEST LOCATION IN DIAMOND BAR, SECURITY GATED COMMUNITY "THE COUNTRY", NICE HIGH CEILING ENTRANCE, REMODELED KITCHEN, FORMAL DINNING AREA, FAMILY ROOM WITH BRICK FIREPLACE, NEW TILE FLOOR THROUGHOUT MOST LIVING AREA, INTERIOR CAN BE EXTENDED UP TO 1000 SF, SEPERATE FRONT ENTRANCE FOR HORSES AND CATTLE, NICE LARGE PATIO AREA FOR BBQ WITH VIEW, MANY FRUIT TREES, 3 CAR GARAGE, SPACIOUS DRIVEWAY FOR RV, GREAT CANYON VIEW, CUL-DE-SAC STREET, WALNUT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Features:
Association Club House,Barbecue Private,Canyon View,Cul-De-Sac,Custom Built,Driveway,End Unit,Gated Community Guard,Guest Parking,Hills View,Horse Property Unimproved,RV Access/Parking,Turnkey,Value In Land.