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Riverside, California is listed as “One of America’s Most Livable Communities” and is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County, California. Riverside is named for the nearby Santa Ana River, and is the birthplace of the California citrus industry. Riverside is the largest city in California's Inland Empire region, the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Riverside is a thriving and lively city, that has experienced explosive growth in recent years.

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Corona

Corona sits in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains and is approximately 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles. In recent years, Corona has changed from a working-class bedroom community for Orange County and the larger cities of the Inland Empire to a full-fledged edge city in its own right, with industrial parks opening near Norco and luxury housing communities. Corona is one fastest growing and most popular areas in Riverside County.

Norco

Norco was once primarily agricultural and it has remained true to its Western heritage. Located in Riverside County’s “Inland Empire” along the Santa Ana River and adjoining Orange County. The “Old Town” area features country stores and horse properties with a large network of horse trails. The entire community has more than 88 miles of bridle trails and the entire Santa Ana River basin for riding and the city well fits its other name "Horse Capital of the World".

Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley is a city located in Riverside County, California. As of 2008, the population of Moreno Valley was 180,466. A relatively young city, its rapid growth in the 1980s and the 2000s propelled it to its status as second-largest city in Riverside County by population, and one of the Inland Empire's largest population centers.

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Perris

Perris is a city in Riverside County, California near the city of Riverside and very close to a popular recreation area, Lake Perris . The city is named in honor of Fred T. Perris, chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. Perris was established along the railroad route connecting present day cities of Barstow and San Diego.

Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore is located in western Riverside County, south of the city of Corona. As of 2009, it had an estimated population of about 50,200. The size of the Lake Elsinore is 38.8 square miles, of which 33.8 is land and 5 miles is water. The city was named for nearby Lake Elsinore, which is the largest fresh water lake in Southern California. The housing market in this community consists mainly of single-family homes, some condominiums and land lots for custom building.

Murrieta

Murrieta is one of the fastest growing cities in California. It is located in southwestern Riverside County. The population of Murrieta was estimated to be about 100,200 in 2008. Mostly residential, Murrieta is considered a commuter town, with large numbers of its residents commuting to jobs in San Diego and Orange Counties, Temecula or Camp Pendleton. Murrieta is bordered by Temecula to the South and the newly incorporated cities of Menifee and Wildomar to the North.

Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake is a unique community in Riverside County, east of Lake Elsinore. It is one of only five gated cities in California, Canyon Lake and it began as a master-planned community developed in1968. It geographically spans 4.7 square miles. The Lake was originally formed in 1927 after Railroad Canyon Dam was built. Canyon Lake has a resort-like atmosphere with many lake-front properties on its 14.9 miles of shoreline.

Menifee

Menifee is a relatively new city located in Southwestern Riverside County. The city is roughly 50 square miles in size. The City of Menifee includes the communities of Menifee, Sun City, Quail Valley, Paloma Valley and portions of Romoland. Menifee is known for its views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the San Bernardino Mountains.

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Home Sellers Checklist

HOME SELLING CHECKLIST

Do you need to sell?

Weigh the pros and cons of selling
Can you afford to sell, move and buy a new home
How much equity do you have?
Should you remodell rather than sell?

Determine your selling expenses

List the repairs and projects you will have to do to get your home ready to sell.
Expect to pay about 7 to 9% of the home’s sale price in closing costs, which includes:
- Real estate agent commissions (about 6% of the sales price)
- Transfer taxes
- Property taxes
- Title insurance and escrow fees

Factor in other costs

Mortgage payoff penalties
Staging expenses – i.e. new paint, new carpet, light fixtures, etc.
Moving expenses
Costs related to getting a loan for your new home

Plan your selling strategy

How fast do you need to sell and how much money do you want to get from the sale?
Interview two or three reputable real estate agents in your area
When you hire a listing agent, negotiate the terms of your listing contract, i.e. commissions and termination date
Determine your home’s strengths and unique features (including all upgrades and remodeling that you have done)

Determine your home’s fair market value and with the help of your listing agent, set a price

Prepare these documents
- Prior year’s tax bill, utility bills
- Permits for additions, pool, etc.
- List of the items to be included or excluded from the sale
- Disclosure forms (you will get these from your agent)
Your agent will research comparables – homes in your area with similar square footage, constructions, and that have sold within the last three months, and those that are currently on the market
Find out about new construction and foreclosures/short sales in your area
Average cost per square foot for your area – make sure that your home is priced in line with this.
Evaluate current market trends
- Is it a buyers or sellers market?
- Level of competition among buyers in your area
- Current interest rates and the lending climate
- Average number of days homes are sitting on the market

Stage your home and prepare it to sell

Have a yard sale. Sell, donate or get rid of everything you don’t need
Make needed repairs
Make improvements to increase your home’s appeal
New paint – interior rooms should be painted in neutral colors
Clear away clutter. Pack up many things – you are moving anyway – so you might as well pack away now.
Clean entryway, porch, sidewalks, etc.
Professional-looking landscaping
Replace outdated lighting fixturesand window treatments

Keep your home show ready at all times. This is hard to do, especially with children, but it is worth it - knowing your house is looking its best for potential buyers.

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