Ila Josephs

More than 1,300 books have been wrapped, packed and shipped to military troops serving in the Middle East, thanks to the dedication of the Friends of the La Verne Library and a host of helpers.

The books were purchased by a librarian with donations from the Friends of the Library and the city of La Verne paid for shipping the books to the troops. Borders Books and Music offered substantial discounts for the books and other volunteers helped with the project. This is the third year Books for the Military has helped make life a little easier for troops far from home during the holidays.

If you're looking for a special holiday gift, visit Christmas on Euclid, a show that brings about 100 crafters and small business people to downtown Ontario. The event will be on Euclid Avenue, from Holt Boulevard to G Street on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There's no admission charge, but with 30,000 shoppers expected, you may have to park a few blocks away. Live music and a variety of children's activities makes Christmas on Euclid special. If you have dogs, or canine pals, look for the vendors selling clothing and bakery treats.

Before city streets and housing tracts, the land beneath Rancho Cucamonga was covered in vineyards and orchards. And before THAT, in 1860, John Rains built a brick home in the middle of his vast rancho.

The Rains House still stands at 8810 Hemlock Street, just off Vineyard Avenue north of Foothill Boulevard. In the 1970s, restoration began and Casa de Rancho Cucamonga became a historic site of the San Bernardino County Museum.

On Saturday, Dec.6, 2008, the public will be welcomed at an annual festive open house from 3 to 8 p.m. The Alta Loma High School Chamber Singers and Tapia Gold, led by Bob Fox, are scheduled to perform as guests tour the lavishly decorated home and enjoy hot cider and ginger molasses cookies, along with a bit of Rancho Cucamonga lore.

Suggested donations are $3 for ages 12 and older, $2 for children aged 5-11, and free for younger children.

Eight Upland homes were listed for sale in the local multiple listing service during the week ending Nov. 29, 2008, with asking prices ranging from $175,275 to $725,000. Six homes were reported sold during the week, with sales prices ranging from $145,000 to $490,000, according to the MLS.

The weekly market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact me if you would like additional information. The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Whether you are buying or selling real estate in cities along the 210 Freeway from San Dimas to Fontana, or in Ontario, Montclair or Chino, I will be happy to assist you.

Upland Home Market Activity
Market Activity as of Nov. 30, 2008*	Nov. 30, 2008	Nov. 23, 2008
Upland Homes Listed During Week	8	22
Homes Listed as Pending During Week	14	10
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale	328	339
Single-Family (no monthly fee)	228	234
Homes in Associations (such as condos)	100	105
Vacant Homes for Sale	146	150
Short Sales	97	100
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale	49	53
Homes Sold During Week	6	9
Homes for Lease	59	58
Median Monthly Lease Payment	$1,950	$1,950
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.

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, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.

Three San Dimas homes were listed for sale in the local multiple listing service during the week ending Nov. 29, 2008, with asking prices ranging from $399,000 to $556,000. One town house was reported sold during the week, with a sales price of $438,000, according to the MLS.

The weekly market activity report below is streamlined for a quick view of home listings, sales and leases available. I hope this will is convenient and helpful. Please contact me if you would like additional information. The figures were compiled from data provided by the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Whether you are buying or selling real estate in cities along the 210 Freeway from San Dimas to Fontana, or in Ontario, Montclair or Chino, I will be happy to assist you.

San Dimas Home Market Activity
Market Activity as of Nov. 30, 2008*	Nov. 30, 2008	Nov. 23, 2008
San Dimas Homes Listed During Week	3	5
Homes Listed as Pending During Week	3	4
Total Number of Homes Listed for Sale	132	140
Single-Family (no monthly fee)	88	91
Homes in Associations (such as condos)	44	49
Vacant Homes for Sale	35	39
Short Sales	22	23
Lender-Owned Homes for Sale	12	13
Homes Sold During Week	1	4
Homes for Lease	20	19
Median Monthly Lease Payment	$2,500	$2,100
* As reported by the Inland Multi-Regional MLS.

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, San Dimas and Upland. For more information, call Ila at (909) 261-3541.