Hidden Springs Neighborhood Page

04/13/2021

From our neighbor Carrie Gomez on April 12, 2021:

Today my Dog was attacked by a loose pitbull on Cartagena and hidden Springs. Many people stop to help. The woman stopped with her little dog and in the process of trying to help fell and was injured. I would like to get in touch with her to thank her for her bravery. My dog is in the hospital and I hope he makes it. Thank you so much for everyone who stopped to help.

12/26/2020

Deep stuff

08/23/2018

I am seeing a lot of these price reductions occurring in many areas of the Southern California markets. It still makes buyers believe something is wrong with the house, or the sellers were greedy. Unfortunately, when the reduction occurs, the home has usually fallen off both the agents and the buyers radar.
Michael Ochoa, Broker
DRE # 01753883
Cell: 909-354-0236
https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2018/08/23/what-does-the-recent-rash-of-price-reductions-mean-to-the-real-estate-market/?utm_campaign=Blog_Promo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-automated&utm_content=DailyBlogSubscription&utm_term=BlogPost

Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report:

09/14/2017

Can you believe this!

About 3.5 miles down the road from Apple’s new spaceship campus, a house recently sold for nearly $800,000 over its asking price in Sunnyvale.

08/25/2017

Real Estate sales are still looking pretty good. Call me if you need help Buying or Selling a home, or if you have any questions you need help with.
Michael Ochoa, Broker
BRE # 01753883
Cell: 909-354-0236

08/14/2017

Mandatory evacuations west of Hidden Springs drive. Evacuation point is Canyon Springs High School.
BE SAFE!!

07/28/2017

Been awhile, but with today being July 28, 2017 and a home just closing today on Mesa Springs, I thought I would put up some statistics that pertain ONLY to Hidden Springs here in Moreno Valley that could benefit both potential seller and buyers. These number represent the last 90 days (from 7/28/2017). If you have any questions, or would like more info for your particular home, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me: Michael Ochoa, Broker, BRE 01753883
Cell: 909-354-0236

# of homes sold that were less than 2000 sq ft of living space: 12
Average days on market: 7
Average Sold price: $263,755.66
High sale: $347,000 on 1950 sq ft ($177.95 per sq ft)
Low sale: $282,000 pm 1175 sq ft ($240.00 per sq ft)
Number sold at less than list price: 6
Number sold at higher than list price: 5
Number that sold AT list price: 1

# of homes sold that were over 2000 sq ft of living space: 11
Average days on market: 20
Average Sold price: $371,218.00
High sale: $415,000 on 2325 sq ft ($178.50 per sq ft)
Low sale: $343,900.00 on 2198 sq ft ($156.46 per sq ft)
Number sold at less than list price: 6
Number sold at higher than list price: 4
Number that sold AT list price: 1

12/22/2016

Mailboxes have been getting broken into throughout our entire area. If you have a community mail box, those are being broken into, and if you don't have a community mailbox, they will get broken into if they haven't already. We've recently had several here in Hidden Springs that have been compromised. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this or not, but if you have not, here are some steps to consider once it has happened:
1. Call the police and file a police report
2. Call the post office and let them know the mail box is/has been compromised. You can pick your mail up from the main post office but you must have a valid I.D. in order to do it.
3. Ask to be connected to the Main office of the Postal Inspector. Because Mail theft has become so rampant, where the Postal inspectors were not doing a whole lot, they are now investigating and prosecuting more and more perpetrators than in the past. The main office should connect you with the District Postal Inspectors office: they will gather necessary information from you and will forward the information to the local Postal Inspectors Office. They may try and contact you later for more information as well.
4. Call your Bank(s) and let them know what has happened. They will let you know if they had mailed anything to you that may have been stolen. If so, they may suggest account changes and cancellation of accounts right away. Remember, part of what the perpetrators will do is attempt identity theft, not just collect money you were sending to your family in a Christmas Card. The bank will also make notations on your account with the information and will be especially diligent in watching your accounts (and most are already pretty diligent).

According to the post office, they will have their route carrier's take a photo of the unit if it cannot be secured and will determine if they, the post office can repair the unit. If they can, they will but it could take up to 10 days. If they cannot, you will be responsible for replacing the unit. If you are in an HOA, then the HOA may be responsible for replacing the unit.

Here in Hidden Springs, we do not have an HOA so many of the community boxes have been paid for by all of the neighbors in the immediate area. Should the post office not be able to repair your box so your mail is secure, you and your neighbors will be responsible to have it repaired.
Once repaired, you might consider having one of the neighbors point a camera in that direction and maybe all of you can participate in that cost (which has come down dramatically). This way, if it were to happen again, when the police ask if you have evidence to whom the perpetrator may be, next time, you will.

Hope this helps. If anyone has any other tips on this, please do not hesitate to leave comments.

10/13/2016

Who attended the Hidden Springs meeting last night? Do we have any feedback?

06/07/2016

These guys must be on their way to vote today..:)

06/07/2016

Don't forget to get out and vote tomorrow!

05/05/2016

Mark your calendars for the next Hidden Springs Residents Community Meeting: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Hidden Springs Elementary School Multipurpose Room
9801 Hidden Springs Dr.
Moreno Valley 92557

02/29/2016

Hidden Springs, Moreno Valley Market Update for 2/29/2016: Currently 6 homes on the market; 2 of these 6 are Bank owned or REO's; 1 of the 6 is a Short Sale that is approved and waiting for a buyer; 3 of the homes are Standard Sales. AVERAGES: Average Sq Ft of homes Currently on the market in Hidden Springs; 1740 sq ft. Average price per sq ft (asking price NOT sales price); $175.21 per sq ft.
Two of these 6 homes are located in the Van Daele development and the remaining four are in the Presley development. If you would like more information on any of these homes are may be interested in seeing them, just give me, Michael Ochoa, Broker, a call at 909-354-0236.
California Bureau of Real Estate License # 01753883

01/29/2016

Just recieved the information regarding the proposed expansion, upgrades and stadium to be built at Canyon Springs High School. Is this what the School Board intended to do with the Bond money we voted in last year? I certainly hope not.
What do you think about it?

12/03/2015

Rent vs. Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage

There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage - either your mortgage or your landlord’s.

As The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University explains:

“Households must consume housing whether they own or rent. Not even accounting for more favorable tax treatment of owning, homeowners pay debt service to pay down their own principal while households that rent pay down the principal of a landlord plus a rate of return.

That’s yet another reason owning often does—as Americans intuit—end up making more financial sense than renting.”

Christina Boyle, a Senior Vice President, Head of Single-Family Sales & Relationship Management at Freddie Mac, explains another benefit of securing a mortgage vs. paying rent:

“With a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, you’ll have the certainty & stability of knowing what your mortgage payment will be for the next 30 years – unlike rents which will continue to rise over the next three decades.”

As an owner, your mortgage payment is a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to have equity in your home that you can tap into later in life. As a renter, you guarantee your landlord is the person with that equity.

The graph below shows the widening gap in net worth between a homeowner and a renter:

Increasing Gap in Family Wealth | Keeping Current Matters

Bottom Line

Whether you are looking for a primary residence for the first time or are considering a vacation home on the shore, owning might make more sense than renting with home values and interest rates projected to climb.

12/03/2015

Here is a very handy Info-graphic.

11/03/2015

If your town is "ON" the list, are you happy? If not, why not?

Realtor.com® releases its monthly Hotness Index. See what cities made the list. 

10/05/2015

Mark your Calendars for the next Hidden Springs Residents Community Meeting:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015*
6:30 p.m.
Hidden Springs Elementary School
Multipurpose Room
9801 Hidden Springs Dr.
Moreno Valley 92557
* subject to facility availability