Ontario, CA

A total of 25 Ontario homes were added to those listed for sale during the week ending Sept. 27, 2009, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service and 43 Ontario properties were reported as entering escrow during the week

A total of 236 Ontario homes were listed for sale in the MLS on Sept. 27. Included are 146 single-family homes. There were 90 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in homeowner associations listed for sale in Ontario on Sept. 27; 87 homes were reported as vacant.

The MLS showed 34 foreclosed, or Real Estate Owned, homes listed in Ontario on Sept. 27; 148 others were in pre-foreclosure - listed as "in foreclosure," Notice of Default or Short Pay/Subject to Lender.

There were 21 Ontario homes reported as sold in the MLS in the week ending Sept. 27, 2009.

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the Inland Empire cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

A total of 41 Ontario homes were added to those listed for sale during the week ending Sept. 21, 2009, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service and 47 Ontario properties were reported as entering escrow during the week.

A total of 241 Ontario homes were listed for sale in the MLS on Sept. 21. Included are 146 single-family homes. There were 95 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in homeowner associations listed for sale in Ontario on Sept. 21; 83 homes were reported as vacant.

The MLS showed 30 foreclosed, or Real Estate Owned, homes listed in Ontario on Sept. 21; 156 others were in pre-foreclosure - listed as "in foreclosure," Notice of Default or Short Pay/Subject to Lender.

There were 23 Ontario homes reported as sold in the MLS in the week ending Sept. 21, 2009.

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the Inland Empire cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Twenty-four Ontario homes were added to those listed for sale during the week ending Aug. 30, 2009, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service and 34 Ontario properties were reported as entering escrow during the week.

A total of 267 Ontario homes were listed for sale in the MLS on Aug. 30. Included are 160 single-family homes. There were 107 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in homeowner associations listed for sale in Ontario on Aug. 30; 99 homes were reported as vacant.

The MLS showed 52 foreclosed, or Real Estate Owned, homes listed in Ontario on Aug. 30; 157 others were in pre-foreclosure - listed as "in foreclosure," Notice of Default or Short Pay/Subject to Lender.

There were 21 Ontario homes reported as sold in the MLS in the week ending Aug. 30, 2009.

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the Inland Empire cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Forty-two Ontario homes were listed for sale during the week ending Aug. 21, 2009, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

A total of 285 Ontario homes were listed for sale in the MLS on Aug. 21. Included are 176 single-family homes. There were 109 condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes in homeowner associations listed for sale in Ontario on Aug. 21; 114 homes were reported as vacant.

The MLS showed 67 foreclosed, or Real Estate Owned, homes listed in Ontario on Aug. 21; 158 others were in pre-foreclosure - listed as "in foreclosure," Notice of Default or Short Pay/Subject to Lender.

There were 27 Ontario homes reported as sold in the MLS in the week ending Aug. 21, 2009.

Ila Josephs, an associate Realtor with Tarbell, Realtors, prepares weekly reports for her website, www.ilajosephs.com, surveying home market activity in the Inland Empire cities of Chino, Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Nobody wants to get stuck in a situation where you buy a home and then later loose it to foreclosure. If I can offer any advice, it would be to always be careful BEFORE getting a loan by making sure you understand the terms, and seeing that it fits your budget the best it can.

Here are 3 pieces of information I hope you will consider regarding your new or current home loan:

1) You should always aim for a fixed home mortgage rate. As you can see from the current economy, an adjustable rate loan can get you into trouble down the road by fluctuating up higher than you can afford.

2) It's a good idea to meet with a home loan financial adviser you trust, and make sure they have the experience you need to make the right decision. By taking the time to build a relationship with them, you can more easily stay out of trouble. You want to work with a loan adviser you are comfortable calling at any time for answers and advice.

3) Never ignore any notices you receive from the bank. If you are currently in a bad mortgage, please know there may still be options to help you get into a better mortgage before your house goes into foreclosure.