[quote author="autox" date=1248155660][quote author="no_vaseline" date=1248133352][quote author="autox" date=1248114103]Hey, they do have a 99 ranch market. If that doesn't say its an asian mecca, nothing will.
Wow, that foreclosure map sure looks ugly. But is it any different from any other city?</blockquote>
Yes. This one is much worse. Plus, per Redfin, there's a total of 154 total homes for sale in Chino Hills - with 4x that number in the pipeline to head your way.
Consider you can buy a home in Lake Elsinore for $125-140, Chino Hills doesn't deserve a 2x or 3x multiple over L.E. Maybe 10-20%.</blockquote>
<strong>Chino Hills is more centrally located for most people hence is more desirable. </strong> How much of a premium it should command over Lake Elsinore is debatable. Chino hills also has better schools.
I'm looking to buy, but not in a rush. I don't have a problem leeching off family until the time is right.</blockquote>
One more time in case you missed it.
<strong>It is more central <em>ONLY ON A MAP</em>. If you try to drive in/out of there it's rush hour traffic problems become obvious.</strong> I say this with passion because when I moved to SoCal I made the same mistake and quickly learned my error the hard way.
The rush hour commute from Lake Elsinore to Orange is shorter in minutes that the one to Chino Hills. I would highly suggest you move into the Extended Stay off of Chino Hills Parkway and the 71 for a couple of weeks to expierence it yourself. Alternatively, rent there for six months. Lewis Operating Corp has a nice community off of Peyton and Chino Hills parkway with a mix of detached homes, duplexes, and apartments.
IMO the only people who can successfully live in Chino Hills have a flexable work schedule (like FD or PD or somebody who works 6a-2p). If you work 8-5 you're hosed.