Banning, CA

So often we see a listing for a home for sale, but have no idea what the neighborhood looks like. If you are looking for a home for sale in Serrano Del Vista, Banning Ca then this Virtual Tour will give you an idea of what the community has to offer. 

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Want to find homes on the MLS in the Serrano Del Vista area that are either for sale, or have already been sold?  This information can be useful whether you are buying or selling a home by letting you see when prices change, and what homes in your neighborhood are selling for.  You can compare them yourself. 

By: Kathy McGraw- Veteran, Former Peace Corps Volunteer, Former Little League Manager, Pop Warner Commissioner, Rotary Member, Foster Mother, Mother, Grandmother, Artist, Writer, and Photographer.....in other words someone JUST LIKE YOU that sells Real Estate in Riverside County CA.

St. Patricks Day is a fun day for both kids and Active Adults. Today is the day that we remember most as kids as the day that if we didn't wear GREEN that we'd be pinched :) Look around you at the kids....see how many of them are wearing green today. Not that they know why they're wearing it, except they know that if they don't their friends will "pinch" them; the joy of childhood memories!

St. Patricks Day

History of wearing Green...It started with England trying to curb a rebellion led by Irish Protestants in the 1700's. This group of Irishmen wore Shamrocks to identify themselves, but the Queen of England outlawed the Shamrock, and if you were caught wearing one you could be hung.

Many years later, when a Group of Irish Soldiers fought well for England in South Africa, the Queen rewarded them by allowing them to wear the Shamrock on their caps. This has now become a symbol of honoring the Irish. It started with Shamrocks, and this really is the most universal symbol, but it also includes anything green.

Today anything Green worn on March 17th symbolizes the Irish.

One of the most Traditional St. Patrick's Day Meals is Corned Beef and Cabbage. It's very simple to make, and the stores have good prices on the ingredients right now. You can pick up a head of cabbage for under 50 cents in town. Food for Less has them for 50 cents each, and the Corned Beef for under $5.

Note: Corned Beef Briskets and all those Green Cookies and Cupcakes will most likely go on sale tonight or in the morning...so if you miss out on having this Traditional Dinner tonight, you can always buy them cheaper tomorrow.

Cooking Tips:

One Brisket of Beef, Potatoes, Cabbage, carrots and onions if desired

• Cook the Corned Beef approximately 50 minutes per pound, cut off excess fat
• The Crock Pot or Slow Cooker is the easiest way to cook your meal- about 6 hours on high, put your corned beef in first, then add potatoes and cabbage
• Sprinkle the spices that came with the meat over everything
• Some people add a mixture of brown sugar, water, and mustard at this point or
• Add a little Beer to the Pot to spice it up
• Cook about 6 to 61/2 hours on high or about 10 on low. The Corned Beef will be very tender when it is done

• Most people boil their Corned Beef but you can also bake it, or grilll it (need to cut meat up for grilling)
• Also some people don't like their cabbage to have the taste of the corned beef, so you can cook this separately.

We hope everyone has a Wonderful St. Patricks Day, and in case you didn't know, we are in the same Shopping Center as Albertsons. So while you are out and about today stop on by and say hello. Our office is dedicated to listing and selling homes in the three Active Adult Communities of Sun Lakes Country Club, Solera at Oak Valley Greens and Beaumont's Four Seasons. All three of these developments are Guard Gated Resort Style communities in Banning and Beaumont.

Sun Lakes Realty- Banning, CA wants to make sure that our clients and prospective clients have the information they need to help them with all their Real Estate Needs. Call us anytime 951-845-7578

Construction continues on the new Banning Police Department. For anyone that hadn't noticed, that new building next to City Hall is the new Police Department. The Chamber of Commerce was in that location before relocating across the street. This is just one of the projects that is either underway or planned on Ramsey, the main street. A lot of Development and Re-Development going on, even in this tough economy.

Recently the new Rite Aid and Western Dental on 8th Street was completed, and there's a new hotel down by Sunset. The building on the corner of Ramsey and San Gorgonio is still undergoing work on the new facade, and when it's done will complement the Coplin Building across the street from it. Yes, a lot of changes to our town, all helping to upgrade the Downtown district.

By: Kathy McGraw- Real Estate Listings, Sales, Foreclosures, and Loan Modification Counseling

After weeks of listening to the news, and reading about "The Economic Stimulus Package" also known as The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, it has passed both the House and the Senate. Now how does this affect YOU if you are trying to buy or sell your home? The new Stimulus Package has a few things in it that affects Real Estate Transactions. If you are like the rest of us, we just want to know how this will affect us and the home we want to buy or sell. In other words how will this affect YOU?

Our office is dedicated to listing and selling homes in the three Active Adult Communities of Sun Lakes Country Club, Solera at Oak Valley Greens and Beaumont's Four Seasons. All three of these developments are Guard Gated Resort Style communities in Banning and Beaumont, CA. If you are thinking of buying in one of these communities and you haven't bought a home in the past 3 years, and meet a few other requirements, then there is good news for you.

How the new Stimulus Package concerns you, and your Real Estate Needs

One of the things the Stimulus Package did was raise the limit for FHA loans, however The Average Price for a home in Sun Lakes, or Solera, or Four Seasons is not anywhere near the FHA loan limit of $727,000, so this wouldn't affect anyone buying or selling in one of these 3 Active Adult Communities.

The next big thing is The Tax Credit of $8,000 - this one is something that could affect you. Before this new Stimulus Package this was a $7,500 LOAN, which you had to pay back in payments over a period of 15 years. The good news for you is that now it is NOT a LOAN. Here's how it works:

• If you are a 1^st time Home Buyer (haven't bought a home in the past 3 years)
• Must buy a home Between January 1,2009 and December 31,2009
• You have to live in the home for at least 3 years, or you will have to pay the money back.
• Income limits for people that file single or joint (taxes)

If you are looking to buy or sell in Sun Lakes Country Club

Call us to see how one of our Certified Senior Specialists can help you

Sun Lakes Realty in Banning, CA wants to make sure that our clients and prospective clients have the information they need to help them with all their Real Estate Needs.

2008 MLS Sales Stats

Active Adult 55+ Communities in Banning & Beaumont, CA

Sun Lakes Country Club

14 Condos sold - Ave Price $189,064

Lowest price = $124,900, Highest price = $235,000

64 Homes sold - Ave Price $252,973

Lowest price = $135,000, Highest price = $475,000

Solera at Oak Valley Greens

37 Homes sold - Ave Price $220,700

Lowest price sold = $159,900, Highest price sold = $362,000

Four Seasons in Beaumont

13 Resale homes sold - Ave Price $210,358

Lowest price sold = $110,250, Highest price sold = $335,000

Data collected from the Inland Valley's Assoication of Realtors. Deemed accurate but not guaranteed.