The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) President Geoff McIntosh, in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement to increase the 2017 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said, “C.A.R. applauds FHFA Director Mel Watt for raising the existing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits, which will provide stability and certainty to the housing market and give tens of thousands of California homebuyers a chance at homeownership, the FHFA recognizes that home prices have recovered, not just in California but also across the nation. Many higher-priced areas of the state will benefit greatly from the higher limit.”

To improve your credit score, which reflects your credit payments over time with more emphasis on rent information, follow some of these guidelines:

Chino Hills home residents can recycle their holiday trees quickly and easily this season from December 27th to January 7th.

It is important that during this holiday season that people not only have fun but stay safe as well. The Chino Hills Police Department offered some important information to help you stay safe during the holiday season. 

During this holiday season, walking by festive homes lit up with Christmas lights and inflatable snowmen may inspire you to put up lights on your own Chino Hills home. However, knowing what type of lights to buy and the amount that this may add to your electricity bill could help you out during this holiday season. 

Ongoing until November 18th, the Chino Hills Police Department is collecting food donations for a Thanksgiving Holiday Food Drive. Chino Hills residents may drop off any non-perishable food items.

The hours that the Police department allows donations are Monday-Friday, anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the main lobby of 14077 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills.

If you’re deciding to purchase a home in Chino Hills, consider more than just the amenities, but the community of Chino Hills as a whole. The City of Chino Hills has numerous attractive facilities, open to its residents. 

On October 24, the SCE Project on Peyton Drive began their installation of underground conduits along Peyton Drive, digging of a trench within the existing bike lane, and restoration of the pavement. This project will continue up until November 18th, effecting the Chino Hills home residents.

Chino Hills will be hosting their 25th Anniversary “Laser Light Show” on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Homeowners in Chino Hills look forward to the annual tree lighting show, accompanied with crafts, caroling, giveaways, refreshments and a historical banner display. This event is great for children and adults.

For those of us busy on November 8 but still wanting to partake in our constitutional right to vote the Chino Hills City Hall is an official drop off location for Vote-By-Mail ballots.

The Adopt-a-Family program helps families in Chino Hills who are unable to provide, food, clothing, and presents for their kids celebrate Christmas like those of us that are lucky enough not to have fallen on tough times this year. If you, a local business, or community member would like to “adopt” one of these families then here’s how to do it.

According to realtor.org, home sales rebounded last September, driven by sales from first-time home-buyers. This resulted in a total 34 percent share, something that has not been seen in over four years.

During this Halloween season, it is important that the children trick or treating are having a memorable and safe time. Homeowners in Chino Hills and surrounding areas can ensure a fun night at The Shoppes at Chino Hills on Monday, October 31.

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo will be gracing the Shoppes at Chino Hills on Oct. 22 from 10am to 3pm.

Choosing where to live after retirement can be a difficult undertaking.  Here are a few ways Chino Hills can make that decision a little bit easier for you or someone you might know.

On July 12, 2016, the Chino Hills City council declared a Stage II Moderate Water Conservation Alert, affecting all Chino Hills home residents and their water usage.

The city of Chino Hills, CA helps to keep it’s residents informed and safe with the unique “Notify Me,” mailing list. Signing up is quick, and is accessible by anyone with an email address.

From getting alerts about the local community council meetings, to receiving news about emergencies in Chino Hills, a reliable source like this could help save your time and avoid the headache of being misinformed.

Transitioning from being a renter to a homebuyer could be an intimidating thing, especially for first time homebuyers in Chino Hills, CA. Many believe that they cannot meet monthly payments for a new home, when in actuality the most common problem is not being able to afford the initial down payment.

Regardless of the amount of time you’ve been renting, or how insurmountable your financial situation may seem, saving thousands of dollars on rent is attainable when considering these 6 points:

Deciding to sell your home may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. So your top Chino Hills, CA Realtor has gathered up a list of valuable tips to supplement a fast and successful home sale.

1.     Understand why you are selling your home. Your motivation to sell determines how you will approach the sale. For instance, if you are planning to sell your Chino Hills home fast, this sale should be treated differently than someone who plans to maximize profit.