connor macivor: Santa Clarita Valley Real Estate Update 7/30/2009 - 07/30/09 04:19 AM
Hey all, here is the most recent Santa Clarita Real Estate Update by REMAX's Paris911 Team.  We are about the best real estate representation services that can be found.
Here is the latest recap from across the Santa Clarita Valley which is quoting factual numbers in the following cities:
Valencia Stevenson Ranch Saugus Canyon Country Castaic Newhall Agua Dulce Acton All you have to do it to view these numbers in their entirety to digest the current market snapshot that is reflective and might be quite a journey from the Main Steam Media's view on the current real estate market.
We … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Santa Clarita Valley Market Update 7/28/2009 - 07/28/09 10:18 AM
Here is the latest information on the Santa Clarita Valley Real Estate Market.  
With reference to properties that have changed or have come onto the market for sale - we are at approximately 10 released today.
This Santa Clarita Valley market update covers the following Cities:
Acton Agua Dulce Castaic Canyon Country Valencia Stevenson Ranch Newhall Saugus Have a look at the most recent comps, solds, actives, and those properties that are in back up position.  I have also linked to the others and their status. I am Connor MacIVOR with REMAX of Valencia.  Have a nice day. Click here … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Short Sale Real Estate in Santa Clarita Valley - 06/22/09 09:04 PM
Is a Short Sale the Right thing for you?  Are there any Legal Ramifications?  Are there any charges for you as the one conducting the short sale?
All Very good and pertinent questions.  If you have Tapped Out with regard to any refinance or Loan Modifications, this might be something that you want to be informed about.
We have a committed person of our team that only does the negotiation with your Bank or Banks with regard to having a Short Sale approved.
You are not charged in any way for this service.  Your bank is the institution that we have … (0 comments)

connor macivor: New Listing in Newhall California - GREAT Townhome - 05/12/09 07:48 AM

 
Santa Clarita Condo/Townhome located in the city of Newhall California.  This two bedroom plus one bathroom is in great shape and is also a Short Sale - but we have a committed member of our team that only negotiates the Short sales and she does a great job.  You can feel confident making an offer on this home for sale in Newhall California.
Your offer will be received by the bank and they hopefully will approve the short sale process in very short order.
Call us for details.
 
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connor macivor: Encino Foreclosure just completed the BPO - 05/03/09 10:28 AM
Check out this Encino Foreclosure Post I just completed.  I was up at zero dark thirty this AM - Which I am still used to the Cop Hours that I put in for the past 17 years.  So getting up early and going to bed late - is something that I am accustomed to.
This home is over 2000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large pool, all sitting atop of a over 10K square foot lot.  This happens to be located on a corner lot in a very nice area of Encino California.
If you are on … (0 comments)

connor macivor: About Re/MAX's Paris911 Team headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley - 04/28/09 04:34 AM
It has been a long time and maybe a Refresher is necessary so we can explain where we are coming from with our Real Estate Representation Business.
Over a Decade Ago - we purchased our first home.  Paris and I were taken by the agent that represented us and did not disclose some very pertinent facts related to a few things:
Our Agent's relationship with the Seller Known issues with the Plumbing at the home we wanted Steering away from New Construction (they were not cooperating at the time) Only showing us listings from this agents office (explaining that nothing else … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Keeping our clients safe when they purchase Real Estate, by REMAX and The Paris911 Team - 04/27/09 12:58 AM
It has been told to me that there is a fine line between being a good representative and not "steering" the client.
Here is my take on the statement an "old-timer" agent told me over 10 years ago.  I am More Police Officer than anything at this point.  17 years regular and now a Reserve.  I love my fellow agents and there are some wonderful ones out there in the world.  You can look right here on Active Rain to see some of the brightest and best.
But, if I am showing a client a property and I notice something that … (0 comments)

connor macivor: One Banks Nevou Approach to It's Foreclosure Assets - 04/24/09 03:39 AM
Well, I would not have believed it - but one of the banks we work with in the sale of their Foreclosures has routine "Round Table" meetings where they discuss a "better way" to deal with the Flooding of the Market with Foreclosures.
We discuss buyer incentives, financing, and how to best manage the assets so the Buyers don't have to put too much work into them before moving in.
It is a interesting concept and what I have coined a "purple cow", according to the standards of Seth Godin.  Since when does a bank really care about what the Worker … (0 comments)

connor macivor: I have a Tourniquet - It is Called a SHORT SALE! - 04/21/09 10:52 PM

Feel Left out and alone?   Behind in your payments and cannot catch up?  A short Sale is not the end all that solves all - but it might be an option that you have been considering.
Some things you are going want to research before jumping in with both feet: Are you going to be 10-99'd by the IRS for the "write-off" amount?  (if you do your own taxes - you might want to rethink this step and contact an actual CPA and have them read through any and all changes to this policy within the last year and especially in … (0 comments)

connor macivor: When it is too much information, regarding Sellers and their Trust? - 04/15/09 06:35 AM
We have others in our industry that want to know where the offers that they have submitted are, in reference to their offering price.
We explain that that number cannot be revealed, just for the simple reason that it would not be the "right thing" to do.
There are a lot of other factors related to the giving so freely of that data, but that information cannot be revealed until escrow closes.
It is unfair to the other buyer that, in good faith, wrote offers on that particular Home for Sale.  It is also unethical, and not in the sellers best interest.  So, please … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Santa Clarita Real Estate and RE/MAX of Valencia News - 04/14/09 08:19 AM
If you have been following us around the Internet for any length of time or if you want just to type in the name of Connor MacIVOR or Paris911 into Google - you will be met with a huge amount of Real Estate related information.  Why the push to give you information - unlike those that pay to have their banner ads on Google or the other search engines - we don’t feel that we need to function in that way.
We inject our money to be Client Centered - to give you the best search tools and real estate market … (0 comments)

connor macivor: The House Mouse - Home Inspections in Santa Clarita Valley - 04/09/09 06:43 AM
As part of our business assistance profile - we have just posted a blog from one of the home inspectors we work with in the Santa Clarita Valley - His name is Hendrie and he is also know as the "House Mouse".  He works as we do and is not geographically dependent.
RE/MAX of Valencia might indicate a a geographical dependency - but that is not how we roll.  We are involved in Client and Real Estate Representation all across southern California.
Where we have gone - Hendrie with the House Mouse Inspection Services in Santa Clarita has been there as … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Valencia Townhomes - What is for Sale? - 04/01/09 10:45 AM
irst off - Town-homes in Valencia California?  Yes we have those too.  We have received a lot of calls regarding our Country-wide relocation site and I wish to thank our subscribers very much for that.  
Condo/Town-home - differences?  In Southern California, which is of course different from other parts of the world, carry the following "agent understood" descriptions he two.
Condo:  Single Story - apartment style Town-home:  More than 1 level. We have a lot of complexes in Valencia California that have each - just go to our unlocked search engine that has Valencia California available with a few double … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Cleaning out and Re-habbing of REO and Bank Foreclosures - 03/29/09 03:49 PM
We have been on the prowl for some of the best Clean Out and Rehabbing services for REO's and Foreclosure Properties.  We have happened on a fantastic company that is located in the Santa Clarita Valley.  But as we are not, they are not geographically dependent.
I have posted something new at our iBlog911 site which is all about local businesses and vendors that have their place along side of our Real Estate Team that is based in the Santa Clarita Valley.
I am all about the playing of it forward.  If you have a Fannie-Mae, Freddie-Mac, Countrywide, Bank of America, … (1 comments)

connor macivor: Arleta California (Los Angeles) Foreclosure Just placed onto the market! - 03/27/09 02:04 AM
We just received the Listing Contract from one of the Banks in which we handle their Real Estate Owned Assets.  All the work has been done and now is the time to find that "conforming" buyer that is interested in a Great Real Estate Deal.  This one might suit an investor as well.  The numbers are very close to being in the black in reference to what you might make when the home is rented versus the payment.
We can also help you with your Real Estate Relocation needs to Arleta California or away from here!
No HOA and located in … (1 comments)

connor macivor: Relocating to Santa Clarita Valley - 03/24/09 11:39 AM
We might just be able to make it so easy you missed the move all together.  We have systems in place to help your relocation to the Santa Clarita Valley and  or  From the Santa Clarita Valley the easiest we can possibly make it.
A one stop shop for another agent where you are moving to - if you are looking to do a Real Estate Relocation to Southern California or the Santa Clarita Valley all you have to do is give us a call and we will start the machine moving forward.
You have a lot to do when it … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Montevista Foreclosure Coming - 03/18/09 10:43 PM
Located in the Montevista Tract of Valencia CA - we have just secured a Bank Owned property that will be on the market in less than 30 days, depending on the back log at one of the Banks that utilize us to sell their assets.
During the interium, we are working on the sales clean and lawn care of this home.  It has a larger than normal back yard for these Tract Homes and mature tree's. 
In the Montevista Tract in Valencia - these single family residences are two story and most are inside of Clusters.  4 homes each.  This is … (0 comments)

connor macivor: Does your agent routinely SCREAM for your Business? - 03/18/09 02:11 AM
We at REMAX of Valencia and the Paris911 Team Do!!!

I want to let every top producing agent know what we are holding.  What our Clients needs are - so we can employ them to assist with their "pocket listings" for our buyers and Buyers for our Sellers.
There is no pride in this business, or their should not be!  It is about getting the best deal for our Clients whether they be buyers or sellers.
That is why we are members of different focus groups - only the top agents are invited and make up the membership.  Why Top … (3 comments)

connor macivor: Thanks Squidoo and Seth Godin - 03/13/09 12:49 AM
I put together a Squidoo page.  After listening and reading some of Seth Godin's books - I am impressed and wished I would have started earlier.  So if you are reading this - START NOW.
My Squidoo page is about Real Estate Relocation and REMAX - The Paris911 TEAM.  Santa Clarita Real Estate - you can also plug in your different Social Network postings as well.  I probably just spent about 1.5 hours building it - but it is a work in progress.
Because this is virgin territory for me - I will want to see where I show up when … (0 comments)

connor macivor: I am not so sure I had it wrong when I compared Law Enforcement to Real Estate? - 03/02/09 10:51 PM
We have been operational in Real Estate - Operating 1/2 of a full time business, or should I say Paris was full time for the past 10 years and I was doing what I could while maintaining a Career with the LAPD.  I look back at the 17 years that I served and am nothing but satisfied with the outcome.  As you know I remained a Level 1 Reserve Officer to continue to serve on a limited basis.
I drew the parallel about the Public Service Side of Law Enforcement having a twin with the Service side of a Realtors function.
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