john evarts: Santa Clarita Rental Market Update - March 20, 2008 - 03/20/08 02:21 PM
So, I know it has been a long time since I have done an update. I sincerely apologize. The last few months have been very exciting. I will try to do a "catch-up" update. Several significant one-time and ongoing occurences have taken place recently that are significantly impacting the rental market … (4 comments)
john evarts: Santa Clarita Resale and Rental Market Update - 11/27/07 04:50 PM
BELOW IS A COPY OF A MARKET UPDATE I RECENTLY SENT TO OUR CLIENTS: Dear Client, In response to a recent survey of 75 clients, I am going to give quarterly updates on the state of the residential resale and residential rental markets in Santa Clarita and the surrounding areas. These updates … (4 comments)
john evarts: Santa Clarita Rental Market Update - August, 2007 - 08/25/07 09:28 PM
The current collapse of the residential home loan industry is having a HUGE effect on the residential rental market in Santa Clarita, California. I imagine that it is having the same effect in many parts of the country, but I am going to focus on the Santa Clarita Valley. The current state … (5 comments)
john evarts: Gimme them Magic Beans! Now! - 07/28/07 02:06 PM
I DON'T REMEMBER HOW OLD I WAS WHEN I WAS INTRODUCED TO THESE MAGIC BEANS. But, I do know that I cannot survive one day without them. These little beans have some mysterious quality that enables me. I feel more powerful after I have them. My relationship with them is like a sick … (23 comments)
john evarts: Sound Market Advice in an UnSound Market - 07/09/07 01:41 PM
Several times a day, my phone rings and the caller on the other end is a seller with their home currently on the market. Why do these people choose to call me? Well, I have a unique view on the real estate market. You see, my primary occupation is residential real … (24 comments)
john evarts: Property Management Agreement – Do you know what you signed? - 07/07/07 01:37 PM
WHAT IS A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT? A Management Agreement is the term used fairly widely referring to the contract used between a Management Company and an Owner of a property. What is included in these agreements varies widely. Not just geographically. You can see quite a disparity in contracts used by companies … (7 comments)
john evarts: Santa Clarita Real Estate - Rental Market Update - June, 2007 - 06/28/07 06:03 PM
OK, HERE IS ANOTHER UPDATE FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HAVING A HARD TIME SELLING. The number of calls we are getting asking about the rental market, made by people whose homes are on the market, is skyrocketing. In fact, we are having trouble keeping up! The funny thing is, … (6 comments)
john evarts: A LENDER ASKED ME TO LIE! - 06/21/07 10:06 PM
Yup, it happened. I had a lender, whose rental properties we manage, call and ask me to tell a little, white lie to make a deal go through. I have always prided myself on being very BLACK AND WHITE when it comes to telling lies. I never thought there would even … (48 comments)
john evarts: There's truth in them words! - 06/21/07 04:31 PM
DID YOU EVER LOOK BACK ON SOMETHING SOMEONE YOU RESPECT SAID AT SOME POINT IN YOUR PAST AND THINK, 'MAN, THEY WERE RIGHT....WHAT A GOOD LESSON"? That recently happened to me. I remember one time when I was about 24 years old, my dad, my brother-in-law and I were trying to spread … (5 comments)
john evarts: Don't work so hard in DECEMBER! - 06/18/07 11:57 AM
DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE 80/20 RULE? THIS RULE IS ALSO CALLED THE PARETO PRINCIPLE. I do. At least, in many parts of my life. I just gave a short presentation on it at one of my networking groups. I think when people don't understand it, it can really bite them. … (2 comments)
john evarts: My new MEEZ chatbox! - 06/16/07 12:37 PM
SO I WAS MESSING AROUND WITH MY PROFILE, UPDATING MY MEEZ.......YOU KNOW, THE IMPORTANT STUFF. Anyway, I happened upon this MEEZ chat box! If you have a meez, goto the "My Page" and scroll down. It's kinda cool. Seems to be in the flavor the gizmoz JT so graciously shared with … (4 comments)
john evarts: I didn't know California had places like this! - 06/09/07 02:28 PM
I AM A RELATIVE "NEWBIE" TO CALIFORNIA. I was actually born in Simi Valley, but we relocated to Oregon when I was 2. That was many years ago. 3 years ago, I packed up and moved, with my wife, to Santa Clarita, CA. Now, Santa Clarita is great, don't get me … (6 comments)
john evarts: Santa Clarita Real Estate Rental Market Update: May 29, 2007 - 05/29/07 04:31 PM
Just wanted to give you quick update on what the rental market is doing here in Santa Clarita, CA. The rental market in the Santa Clarita Valley continues to remain strong. This is in direct response to the continuing struggles in the resale sector. With resale still remaining difficult to buy, … (2 comments)
john evarts: Did you make them smile? - 05/25/07 02:40 PM
I RECENTLY STARTED TO RE-READ A GREAT BOOK. JOHN MAXWELL's insightful book, DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU. Did you ever read a book for a second (or third, or fourth) time and think, "How did I miss this last time?" I had one of those moments in the first chapter. INFLUENCE. Sometimes … (11 comments)
john evarts: I don't want the headache of owning rental property. - 05/24/07 03:18 PM
I HEAR THIS EVERYDAY AS AN OBJECTION TO OWNING REAL ESTATE. In fact, the other day, a guy told me that his good friend, who is a commercial appraiser, told him that real estate is the worst investment you can make. Now I don't hear that everyday. I asked him why? … (11 comments)
john evarts: When renting your home, should you take pets? - 05/23/07 11:50 AM
When I go on a listing presentation to list a home for rent, I always use my checklist. Toward the end comes the question, "HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PETS?" The answers I get are as varied as the houses. Here are the most common? My thoughts are in italics. "What … (15 comments)
john evarts: Is your house not selling? Looking for an alternative? - 05/22/07 12:51 PM
I get this call many times a day: "MY HOME IS NOT SELLING! SHOULD I RENT IT OUT?" The answer to this question is: "It depends". I wrote a short article on it. Take a few minutes to read it. Honestly, selling and renting are not the only two options. In … (2 comments)
john evarts: Lease-Options on the rise? - 05/21/07 05:03 PM
THE OTHER DAY, I LOST A DEAL TO A LEASE OPTION. Ok, it's probably not what you are thinking. I work heavily in property management. I lost a rental deal. The tenants had already signed the lease, but hadn't moved in yet. Prior to move-in, they called and canceled (which they … (14 comments)
john evarts: Santa Clarita, CA - Landlording Tips - 05/21/07 12:14 PM
Do you manage your own home in Santa Clarita, CA? Are you thinking of renting out your home in Santa Clarita, CA? Below are a few tips that can lessen the stress in the landlord/tenant relationship. Screen your renters properly. This is number one for a reason. If you rent your … (2 comments)
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So, I know it has been a long time since I have done an update. I sincerely apologize. The last few months have been very exciting. I will try to do a "catch-up" update. Several significant one-time and ongoing occurences have taken place recently that are significantly impacting the rental market … (4 comments)
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