You Already Moved Out of Your Chino or Chino Hills Home—How Long Should You Keep Paying for Two Houses?
You Already Moved Out of Your Chino or Chino Hills Home—How Long Should You Keep Paying for Two Houses? You already moved. The furniture is gone. Your family is living somewhere else. But your Chino or Chino Hills home still hasn't sold. And every month, another round of bills arrives. Mortgage. Pro
Your Chino or Chino Hills Home Needs Major Repairs You Can’t Afford—Should You Fix It or Sell As-Is?
Your Chino or Chino Hills Home Needs Major Repairs You Can’t Afford—Should You Fix It or Sell As-Is? Owning a home for many years can create substantial equity. It can also create substantial repairs. For longtime homeowners in Chino and Chino Hills, there may come a point when several expensive ite
One Income Just Disappeared—Should You Sell Your House or Try to Keep It?
One Income Just Disappeared—Should You Sell Your House or Try to Keep It? Losing a job or experiencing a major change in household income can make a mortgage payment that once felt comfortable suddenly feel very different. Maybe one spouse was laid off. Maybe someone stopped working temporarily to c
Your Chino or Chino Hills Home Is Almost Paid Off and You’re Retiring—Should You Stay or Downsize?
Your Chino or Chino Hills Home Is Almost Paid Off and You’re Retiring—Should You Stay or Downsize? For many longtime homeowners in Chino and Chino Hills, paying off the mortgage has been a goal for decades. You bought the house. You raised the children there. You built equity. Maybe you refinanced a
How Do You Sell Your House and Buy Another at the Same Time? A Guide to Contingent Buyers and Sellers
What Does It Mean to Be a Contingent Buyer or Seller? How to Sell Your House and Buy Another Without Feeling Stuck You want to move. Maybe your family needs more space. Maybe there's a baby on the way. Maybe you need a home that works better for multigenerational living. Maybe you're an empty nester
What Should I Do Before Putting My House on the Market? 10 Things Every Seller Should Know
What Should I Do Before Putting My House on the Market? 10 Things Every Seller Should Know If you're thinking about selling your house, one of the first questions you may be asking is: “What should I do before putting my house on the market?” Most homeowners immediately think about things like: Shou
5 Mistakes Inland Empire Move-Up Buyers Should Avoid
Move-up buyers in the Inland Empire's most affordable mid-range cities (Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Eastvale, and Upland) most commonly regret one thing above all others: they focused entirely on purchase price and ignored every other number. A higher monthly carry, a commute that doubled, a tax bi
What Is Proposition 19 in California? A Guide for Homeowners 55+ and Families Inheriting a Home
If you own a home in California, you may have heard someone mention Proposition 19, commonly called Prop 19. But what exactly is Proposition 19? And how could it affect you if you're: 55 or older and thinking about moving? Downsizing from your longtime family home? Buying a replacement home somewher
Getting Divorced but One Spouse Wants to Keep the House—What Should You Figure Out First?
Getting Divorced but One Spouse Wants to Keep the House—What Should You Figure Out First? Divorce can turn a home from a place filled with memories into one of the biggest financial decisions a family has to make. And one of the most common questions we hear is: “What happens if one of us wants to k