housing
While affordable housing has been produced through a variety of public private partnerships (PPPs) for many decades such ventures are garnering new and increasing attention by local governments sideswiped by the Great Recession. To say that the Riverside-San Bernardino economy has been battered by the collapse of the sub-prime housing bubble would be a gross understatement. The region has lost almost 90,000 jobs over the past 12 months and currently has the dubious distinction of having the second- highest unemployment rate (13.7%) among the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. Nowhere are the spoils of the Great Recession more...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Elected officials, community leaders and local residents gathered as San Bernardino City 1st Ward Councilmember Virginia Marquez and the San Bernardino Housing and Community Development staff, held an informational meeting regarding the acquisition and rehabilitation proposed for the Lugo Apartments, located at 839 Lugo Avenue. “Tonight our focus is you, the community,” said councilmember Marquez. “I urge everyone to be engaged and to ask questions. It is important for you to tell us what is wanted and what is important to you. This is our neighborhood.” Scheduled for presentation during the San Bernardino City Council December 6...
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. - A housing and economic summit focused on finding solutions to the Inland Empire’s troubles, including record unemployment and ongoing home foreclosures will convene Tuesday, Oct. 5. Community stakeholders from the public and private sector will gather at the Castaway Restaurant in San Bernardino to discuss possible solutions, and to chart a course of action that will help move the Inland Empire beyond the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Noted research economist Dr. John Husing will lead the discussion, providing insight into his study over the last 45 years of the nature and growth of...
CORONA, CA – For active adults who want to relax and have fun, there is no better place to fulfill those goals than Taylor Morrison’s Shady Grove at Dos Lagos in Corona, where the homes are low-maintenance, the community abounds with exciting activities, and there’s still time to take advantage of end-of-summer values. “With Shady Grove’s association-maintained exteriors, including front-yard landscaping, and easy-care single-level living spaces, residents have plenty of time to relax and enjoy all the amenities that are within walking distance of their homes,” stated Steve Wolpin, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison. “Shopping, dining,...
RIVERSIDE, CA – Showcasing the distinctive designs of TRI Pointe Homes’ Castlerock in Riverside, a stylishly decorated model home will be unveiled at the community’s grand opening today (Saturday, August 21). Sharing the spotlight will be the community’s super-sized homesites, which average 14,000 square feet. With that much exterior space, residents will enjoy expansive backyards that set the scene for everything from grilling to gardening to games, and for those who want to take the plunge, there’s plenty of room for a pool and spa. There’s even extra space for big-kids’ toys, and time spent outdoors is enhanced by incredible...
WINCHESTER, CA – Echoing a growing chorus of upbeat comments from the nation’s business media – especially reports that mortgage interest rates are at all-time lows – Shea Homes is telling Southern Californians that “Now Is the Time…” to buy a new home. One community where that opportunity is particularly attractive is Shea Homes’ Meadowbrook at Adeline’s Farm in Winchester, where impressive family homes with a host of price-included extras are priced from the high $200,000s. Among the recent headlines that support Shea Homes’ message, the Los Angeles Times announced, “Mortgage rates sink to lowest levels on record,” and the Associated...
CORONA, CA – For active adults who want to relax and have fun, there is no better place to fulfill those goals than Taylor Morrison’s Shady Grove at Dos Lagos in Corona, where the homes are low-maintenance, the community abounds with exciting activities, and the next move-ins are planned for the end of August. “With Shady Grove’s association-maintained exteriors, including front-yard landscaping, and easy-care single-level living spaces, residents have plenty of time to relax and enjoy all the amenities that are within walking distance of their homes,” stated Steve Wolpin, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison. “Shopping,...
RIVERSIDE, CA – Showcasing the distinctive designs of TRI Pointe Homes’ Castlerock in Riverside, a stylishly decorated model home will be unveiled at the community’s grand opening on Saturday, August 21. Sharing the spotlight will be the community’s super-sized homesites, which average 14,000 square feet. With that much exterior space, residents will enjoy expansive backyards that set the scene for everything from grilling to gardening to games, and for those who want to take the plunge, there’s plenty of room for a pool and spa. There’s even extra space for big-kids’ toys, and time spent outdoors is enhanced by incredible...

