Jennifer Castillo Realtor® Pomona California Route 66 Homes

Pomona's Asking vs Selling Price for September 2009 - No Deep Discounts Here!

If you are looking in Pomona for very reasonably priced properties you will find it. If you are looking for deep discounts off the property's asking price you wont find it in Pomona. The numbers prove it. During the month of September all three zip codes in Pomona showed their sales as receiving more than the asking price.

91766 - Received on average 1% above final asking price
Average asking: $205,585
Average selling: $206,369

91767 - Received on average 4% above final asking price
Average asking: $196,706
Average selling: $200,659

91768 - Received an average of 5% above final asking price
Average asking: $174,239
Average selling: $183,370

*This information is based on all Single Family Residences and does not include condos or townhouses.

Copyright © 2009 By Jennifer Castillo, All Rights Reserved. Pomona's Asking vs Selling Price for September 2009 - No Deep Discounts Here!

Pomona Real Estate Market Statistics - August 2008

Yes, this is a little late and I apologize. Here are the quick numbers:

Single Family Home Average Sales Price: $263,087
Single Family Home Median Sales Price: $243,500
Single Family Home Units Sold: 65
Single Family Home Months of Inventory: 6.4

Towne House Average Sales Price: $212,333
Towne House Median Sales Price: $212,000
Towne House Units Sold: 3
Towne House Months of Inventory:5.3

Condo Average Sales Price: $218,613
Condo Median Sales Price: $217,000
Condo Units Sold: 8
Condo Months of Inventory: 5.4

Citywide Average Sales Price: $231,344
Citywide Median Sales Price: $224,166
Citywide Units Sold: 76
Citywide Months of Inventory: 5.7

Information taken from the IMRMLS. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Copyright©2008 by Jennifer Castillo. All Rights reserved. Pomona Real Estate Market Statistics - August 2008

El Merendero is a Mexican Bakery, Restaurant, and Caterer in Pomona Ca. When I am asked where the best "pan dulce" aka Mexican sweet bread is in town I do not hesitate to say, El Merendero.

The pan dulce is made daily and it is the freshest, softest, most delicate sweet bread in and around Pomona. Why is that? It is because of their secret ingredient. What is it? Vegans and vegetarians close your eyes...it is MANTECA aka LARD! Yes, good old fashioned lard can add that soft, delicate texture to pasteries. What about the other Mexican panaderias (bakeries) in town? I have inquired with the workers at other Mexican bakeries and many of them use cheap oils sometimes flavored with butter which is why they get hard and stale within a day. Ummm...No thanks! If I am going to break all my diet rules by eating a piece or two of pan dulce well, then it better be authentic and satisfying.

How do I know about El Merendero's secret ingredient? I asked. When they said, yes, they use manteca in their pan dulce that is when I said, YES! I was excited to hear that yes from them. I kinda pride myself on being a detector of good tasting, good quality Mexican pan dulce.

El Merendero is located in Pomona at 240 S. Garey Ave. They are open daily from 5:00am to 9:30pm. All the freshly baked pan dulce is brought out and in its glass cases by 8:00am.

They also have a restaurant next door that I have not tried. That is next on my list of things to do in Pomona. So when you have a craving for some excellent Mexican pan dulce you now know where to go...El Merendero!

Copyright © 2008 by Jennifer Castillo, All Rights Reserved. El Merendero - The Best Mexican Bakery in Pomona CA

Hey batter...swing! That and other "chants" is what you may have heard Friday night if you live along Oxford Ave. or Scripps Dr. across from Cahuilla Park in Claremont. The crowd was routing for their 14U, softball playing girls. Yes, Claremont Fastpitch is now in full swing for winter ball.

Prime Time Players 14U, first game was against La Verne. Final score was 8-3, La Verne.

Copyright 2008 Jennifer Castillo, All Rights Reserved. Hey Batter Swing!

Flikr photo courtesy of Transguyjay

This weekend beginning Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7, is yard sale weekend. What a great time to sell unwanted items before we enter the busy holiday season. The weather should be nice too.

I enjoy yard sales. I seem to always find knick-knacks that I gotta have. Keeping an eye out for collectible depression glass, milk glass, and vintage bar ware is a regular thing for me. Pomona is a great place to find those types of items and more without having to go to the antique district over on 2nd St.

Below are some do's and dont's about having a yard sale in Pomona. The information is taken from the city web site.

• Citywide yard sales are only allowed a few times per year without permit or fee requirements.
• Yard sales can begin as early as 8 a.m. and run no later than 8 p.m. Residents must also adhere to the following guidelines:
• Items for sale must be used goods and wares of a household nature (from your household) and not purchased elsewhere for resale.
• Two signs are permitted (per household) and must be posted on private property and promptly removed after the sale days.
• Signs may not be posted on public property such as telephone poles, streetlights, traffic signs or City trees.
• Violation of the City’s yard sale ordinance or posting illegal signage on public property may result in a citation and fine.

For more information, please contact the Pomona Police Department’s Code Compliance Division at (909) 620-2374.