Friday, February 29, 2008

Claremont House For Lease $2,295


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1963
Sqft/Source: 2,039/
Lot Sqft/S: 10,010

Property Description: Outstanding 4Br, 2 Baths, 2-Car garage attached with an additional study that can also be used as another bedroom or bonus room. This American Traditional Single Family Residency offers large bright rooms, formal dining & family room, and a large remodeled living room that has a wood/gas-burning fireplace an ten foot window seat built into it along with high ceiling and three skylights that can open for ventilation, completely remodeled kitchen with new appliances, 4-burner flat surface electrical cook top, built-in double oven (one convection), and plenty of kitchen cabinets, many with convenient slide out shelving. There are beautiful ceiling fans, double paned windows and upgrade lighting through out the house. the master bedroom has a large walk-in closet, and complete remodeled master bathroom with tiled flooring, granite counter top, and oversized double shower. Back & front yard have automatic sprinkler systems.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Claremont House For Lease $2,300


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1961
Sqft/Source: 1,498
Lot Sqft/S: 8,910

Property Description: Prime home on large corner lot just blocks to The Village and the Colleges. Super location in quiet South Claremont neighborhood on a tree-lined street. Well-maintained single story with fresh paint, some furnishings and washer/dryer/refridgerator/dishwasher included in lease. Beautiful home with garage on the side, lush landscaping.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Claremont House For Lease $1,995




Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 1
Year Built: 1955
Sqft/Source: 1,989

Eating Area: Breakfast Nook,Formal Dining Room
Floor: Ceramic Tile

Property Description: Two story home with 4 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, formal dining room, large family room w/fireplace, knook in kitchen w/fireplace, large fenced yard, detached 2 car garage w/bonus room.

Monday, February 25, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $1,095,000




Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1926
Sqft/Source: 2,568
Lot Sqft/Source: 7,150

Property Description: ELEGANT 1927 DUTCH COLONIAL REVIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE PRESTIGOUS HISTORIC CLAREMONT VILLAGE. THIS VERY SPECIAL HOME FEATURES BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS,ORIGIONAL MOULDINGS, 10 FOOT CEILINGS,LARGE WINDOWS, LARGE FIREPLACE, VINTAGE RANGE, CENTRAL AIR, ROMANTIC MASTER SUITE, COPPER PLUMBING, UPDATED ELECTRICAL AND MUCH MORE. THIS EXQISITE PROPERTY HAS BEEN FEATURED ON CLAREMONT HOME TOURS AND IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DISCERNING BUYER. WON'T LAST TRULY BEAUTIFUL

Friday, February 22, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $950,000

Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 1,2,
Year Built: 1929
Sqft/Source: 4,115
Lot Sqft/Source: 23,997

Rooms: Attic, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Floor: Hardwood, Marble, Raised Foundation, Wall-To-Wall Carpet
Utilities: Cable TV, Water Source See Remarks, Sewer Connected & Paid


Property Description : HISTORIC GATED ENGLISH ESTATE WITH GUEST HOUSE. Designed by C.T. Stover for the Pitzer family of Pitzer College circa 1929. Over 1/2 acre of picturesque grounds. Main home approx. 3,275 sqft with 4 bedrooms & 2 baths (1 bedroom & 1 bath downstairs), master suite with fireplace, living room with fireplace, dining room, and huge Great family room with stone fireplace! Spacious kitchen with granite stone floors, eating nook, & inside laundry. Enjoy light neutral decor and extensive oak hardwood floors. Approx. 840 sqft Guest House with living room, kitchen, sleeping loft, & bath. Additional access also via Blue Mountain Way. Property boasts multiple patio areas, tranquil gardens, fruit trees, & fish pond. A unique property, seldom available to be found...

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $828,000

Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 3
Year Built: 1977
Sqft/Source: 2,500
Lot Sqft/Source: 13,500

Property Description: Permitted added downstairs den could be giant bedroom with own bath! Family room and living room and private office up-stairs could be larger master with retreat or nusery! One of the only homes with inside laundry! Total remodel every square inch. Kitchen has raised ceilings with recessed lights and some new windows custom color scheme with crown and wood base! Brand new ac/furnace/all new duct work! Whole house fan! Giant back yard with room for pool, patio is huge and we have a ton of RV parking! Circular driveway! This home has it all including vaulted permitted work shop in addition to rv parking and 3 car garage! This home is like non other in Claremont!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $799,800




Bedrooms: 3
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1925
Sqft/Source: 2,488
Lot Sqft/Source: 12,350

Property Description: CHARMING 1920'S SPANISH FARM HOUSE JUST STEPS TO THE CLAREMONT COLLEGE CAMPUS, IN THE PRESIGIOUS CLAREMONT VILLAGE. THIS IS A VERY LARGE AND PRIVATE LOT WITH MATURE TREES AND LARGE SPORTS COURT. THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES A COZY ARCHED ALCOVE/OFFICE AREA, BEAUTIFUL TILED FIREPLACE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. THE REMODELED KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTERS AND A BIG ISLAND. ONE BEDROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND UPGRADED BATH DOWN STAIRS, 2 BEDROOMS AND GORGEOUS BATH UPSTAIRS PLUS 2 BONUS ROOMS!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $799,800




Bedrooms: 3
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1925
Sqft/Source: 2,488
Lot Sqft/Source: 12,350

Rooms: Gym/Exercise,Study/Office
Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar,Formal Dining Room
Floor: Hardwood,Wall-To-Wall Carpet,Wood Laminate
Utilities: Water District,Sewer Connected & Paid

Property Description: CHARMING 1920'S SPANISH FARM HOUSE JUST STEPS TO THE CLAREMONT COLLEGE CAMPUS, IN THE PRESIGIOUS CLAREMONT VILLAGE. THIS IS A VERY LARGE AND PRIVATE LOT WITH MATURE TREES AND LARGE SPORTS COURT. THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES A COZY ARCHED ALCOVE/OFFICE AREA, BEAUTIFUL TILED FIREPLACE AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. THE REMODELED KITCHEN HAS GRANITE COUNTERS AND A BIG ISLAND. ONE BEDROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND UPGRADED BATH DOWN STAIRS, 2 BEDROOMS AND GORGEOUS BATH UPSTAIRS PLUS 2 BONUS ROOMS!! THIS IS A GEM!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $651,000



Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 1
Year Built: 1978
Sqft/Source: 2,222
Lot Sqft/Source: 11,520

Property Description: Located in a very desirable area of Claremont, this beautiful single story home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living room with brick fireplace, dining room, family room, an additional media room with fireplace, newer windows, indoor laundry room, plus a 3 car attached garage. Kitchen offers breakfast counter, double oven, ample cabinet space & eating area. Large master bedroom has 2 closets, upgraded bathroom and slider leading to backyard. Immaculate exterior is complete with well-manicured grounds, beautiful pool & spa with newer pebble-tech bottom, large patio, planter/flower areas, gated side yard & gorgeous mountain views. Sqft & Lot size per title, not verified.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $649,000


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1978
Sqft/Source: 2,434
Lot Sqft/Source: 15,000

Sprinklers: In Front, In Rear, On Side, Timer
Structure: Additions/Alterations
Outdoors: Yard

Property Description: SHORT SALE.. Property was fully renovated with over $150,000 in upgrades and room additions. Must see. Dark wood flooring throughout, New appliances, Kitchen totally remodeled Landscape is lush and very open floor plan. Claremont is voted top 5 places to live. Huge family room.. again this is a short sale, all offers will be finalized by bank approval.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Three Steps To Home Inspection Zen ( 2 )

Emotions Are Great, Just Not For Inspections
After living in a particular piece of real estate for a long time,
there will always be memories and emotions tied to that property. As a
seller, you have chosen to move on from those emotions and memories,
committing to create new memories in a new property. Keep this in mind
as a home inspector goes through your home and comes back with
problems or issues.

You might have done a lot of work on a furnace, for example, and
remember fondly the day that you got it working again in top shape. If
an inspector comes back after looking at the furnace and declares that
you need a new one to pass inspection, don't let anger be your first
response. No matter what energy and time you've put in to a home,
there will always be factors outside of your control, like aging
issues and local regulations, which dictate an inspector's actions.

Put Yourself In A Buyer's Shoes
Above all, imagine that you are stepping into your home for the first
time, looking at it with a critical eye to determine whether you'd
want to live there and what you'd fix if you did. This is the kind of
mentality a buyer is bringing to your real estate transaction and the
inspector will help them bring to light just the kind of property they
are purchasing.

Don't begrudge a buyer of this step as you are going to go through it
on your new home purchase and wouldn't have it any other way. Each
point brought up on the inspection is a point brought up to protect
the buyer and provide as much information as possible, two things you
would love to benefit from on your own home purchase.

Having your home picked apart by a home inspector will most likely
never be a heart-warming experience, but taking these three tenets to
heart will help you get through the situation with class. Real estate
transactions represent an important transition period and getting
through a simple and easy inspection will only easy that transition
for both you and your prospective real estate buyer.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Three Steps To Home Inspection Zen ( 1 )

For many prospective home sellers, going through the process of a home inspection can be a painful process that entails letting a stranger into the home to judge every nook and cranny. As the biggest and most prized possession of most consumers, having the home inspected in this way is a bit like having the inner sanctum of your life on display. Inspections certainly do not have to be like this.

By maintaining an even perspective and keeping in mind three core tenets, you can keep your home inspection process easy and calm. As with most business transactions, getting yourself to view the transaction as someone from the outside might can be difficult, but will ultimately take a lot of the stress out of the situation.

Keep Your Feelings Grounded In Reality
Everyone wants to think that they have the best home on the block, a spotless testament to a diligent work ethic and family prosperity. As homes age, the reality is that they will develop problems here and there that a home inspector is trained to uncover. These problems are certainly not your fault as time has all it needs to damage a foundation or roof all on its own.

No matter how great a condition your home is in, the very nature of a home inspection is to uncover issues that a prospective buyer might have a problem with, so prepare for that eventuality. These problems are no reflection on your care of the home but more its initial construction and degradation over time, two things you have nothing to do with. This is just another step in a real estate transaction and preparing for a few issues here and there will greatly reduce your stress.

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $675,000




Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1981
Sqft/Source: 2,622/
Lot Sqft/Source: 9,010
Assoc Dues: $ 57/Mo

Eating Area: Area, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Floor: Hardwood, Wall-To-Wall Carpet
Utilities: Cable TV, Water Source See Remarks, Sewer Connected & Paid

Property Description: NORTHEAST CLAREMONT CLUB GALERIE HOME. Absolutely gorgeous home perfectly nestled on serene cul-de-sac. Convenient to The Claremont Club, Chaparral Elementary School, neighborhood park, walking trails, & shopping center. Largest & favorite 2-story "Rembrandt Model" with 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 baths, over 2,600 sqft. Enjoy extensive high ceilings, bamboo wood flooring, French windows & doors, plus 3 fireplaces. Spacious kitchen with center island. Indoor laundry room. 3-car garage. Beautiful lush tropical gardens with multiple patio areas, pond, and unique water features! Seller motivated, submit an offer! Fast escrow ok!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $699,000



Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1978
Sqft/Source: 2,748
Lot Sqft/Source: 13,520

Property Description: Beautiful Home With Gorgeous Mountain View Located on A Quiet Cul-De-Sac in Prestigious North Claremont. One Step to Thompson Creek Trail, Great Neighborhood And Excellent Schools. Features: Step Down Formal Living Room With High Ceiling and Dining Room, Separate Family Room With Fireplace and Wet Bar, Nicely Remodeled Kitchen With Built in Cabinets and Eating Area, Master Suite with Walk-in Closet and Balcony with Panoramic Mountain Views. Downstairs Bed Room Converted to Office With Built in Bookshelves, Convenient Laundry With Sink, Block Walls and Privacy Back Yard, Pool And SPA This is An Entertainers Delight, 3 Car Garage And RV Parking, Plus Much Much More, This A Must See Home, Seller is very Motivated !! Price to Sell Quickly.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Claremont House For Sale $650,000


Bedrooms: 4
Baths (FTHQ): 2
Year Built: 1956
Sqft/Source: 2,585
Lot Sqft/Source: 11,533

Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, Living Room
Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall-To-Wall Carpet
Utilities: Private Water

Property Description: Money Magazine Reports Claremont is the #5 Town to live in the USA! Tree lined street. Unique Ranch Style 1956 custom home in the prestigious Towne Ranch of Claremont. This home has 2,585 sq. feet of living. 4 bed, 2 3/4 bath. Original beautiful hardwood floors. Retro bathroom with original tile. Upgraded fixtures, newer carpeting. Formal Dining Area, breakfast bar in large bright kitchen. Double sided fire place in living room and dining room. Also has a great room. Separate laundry room with storage galore! Ceiling fans in all rooms. Extended family master retreat with own custom bathroom with easy access. Large backyard with lovely landscaping. In walking distance to all award winning schools. Close to freeways, Claremont Village, shopping and airport.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Claremont Residential Income $750,000



Total Units: 2

Year Built: 1941

Sqft:
1,939

Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall-To-Wall Carpet
Utilities: Water Source See Remarks

Roofing: Composition, Shingle

Property Description: PADUA HILLS CUSTOM HOME + GUEST HOUSE. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of mountains, hills, valley, & Claremont city lights below! Prime locale on the "Crescent" cul-de-sac of Via Padova. Rare over 1/3 acre lot mostly level lot with plenty of room for expansion if desired!! Main home approx. 1,439 sqft. features great room effect off kitchen with high vaulted wood ceilings and fireplace. Separate charming guest house approx. 500 sqft. Scenic grounds boast beautiful landscape, Pool, grassy yard, & multiple patio areas.


Monday, February 4, 2008

When Real Estate Management Makes Sense (2)

What Is Their Portfolio Like?
If you have a variety of single family investment properties, you
should probably look for a property management company with particular
experience in single-family homes. Likewise, for a series of
multi-family investment properties look for companies that manage
multi-family investment properties as a specialty.

The cost you're paying for is not just a reduction in your own
day-to-day activity with an investment property but also is payment
for the expertise of a property management company. Make sure that the
expertise you're paying for has been honed on the type of property
you're looking to get management services for.

What Is Your Role?
Many property management companies will have a threshold for spending
that requires your approval. This is often negotiable if you want to
further lessen your involvement in the process. For those that want to
have as big a hands-off approach as possible, look for organizations
that thrive on taking the reigns of a property fully from the property
owner. Do they provide status reports? What is their communication
plan like? These are prime questions to ask if minimizing your
involvement in the day-to-day operations of your investment property
is a chief concern.

What kind of role do you have to play in new rentals? Much of the
time, rental property management companies will take on all of the
tasks needed to put a new renter in your property. However, it is
worth asking the question to determine what kind of time turn around
you can expect in getting a new tenant in and seeing just what kind of
effort you have to put forth to ease that process.

Rental property investment is a large time and effort commitment but
after selecting your investment, rental property management companies
can take some of that time and effort out of your hands. In
determining whether that time and effort savings is worth the cost
expense, it is important to ask some of these questions.

Rental property management is not for everyone, so make sure that you
are comfortable with what will be expected of you and what you will be
expected to give up before committing to any kind of long-term
agreement.

Friday, February 1, 2008

When Real Estate Management Makes Sense (1)

The choice to get involved in real estate investing is a large one and even after the substantial process of determining whether a particular investment is right for you, a number of decisions must be made as to how you are going to manage that property. One option for property management is hiring outside help to give you the luxury of having a hands-off approach to your investment property in exchange for giving up some of your potential profitability.

Obviously, giving up some of the profitability of your investment property is a heavy price to pay but in some situations, the luxury of not having to take care of the day-to-day operations of a property is worth the cost. These are some questions that you should ask yourself about your investment property to determine whether hiring outside property management is something that you should consider.

What Are The Costs?
The cost of rental property management can often surpass just the up-front fee charged by the rental property management company. While that fee will make up the majority of the cost (often between 4 percent and 12 percent of rental payments in most areas of the country), knowing what kinds of services will include extra costs is an important factor in determining whether a particular company fits your investment property.

Evictions are sometimes a part of the rental property process and it is possible that a rental property management company will charge a premium for eviction proceedings. If you want the company to handle things like showings and property walkthroughs, sometimes those activities will incur additional costs. It is important to get a full slate of costs, beyond just the base percentage of rent amount cost.

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