schools: Buyers Beware, Sellers Rejoice Fall Season 2020
- 08/21/20 04:12 PM
Friends, Family & Clients, Home Inventory in California is at the lowest level since April of 2013. Demand for homes in at the highest since June of 2012. Current Inventory is 69% below one year ago. Mortgage Applications are up 27% over last year at this time. Interest Rates are driving up demand as the rates are below 3% for most buyers. This is a great time to list your home as the peak selling season which is traditionally in the springtime has been delayed until the present time due to the pandemic. Demand may wane as children return to school and we … (6 comments)
schools: Valencia Westridge, Our Home, Our Heart, Life at it's Best
- 03/23/20 02:28 PM
Valencia Westridge is located in the Santa Clarita Valley and a part of the sphere of influence of the city of Santa Clarita. We live in the gate community within Westridge. Our homes are just a mile from Six Flags Magic Mountain, two miles from the Valencia Westfield Mall, less than a mile from the five freeway and only thirty-two miles from downtown Los Angeles. The popularity of our community started due to being one of the safest communities of it’s size and escalated when it was noted as a one of the best places to live. The topper was when the … (5 comments)
schools: Schools Out For the Summer & Starts August 16th (Father's Day Events)
- 06/13/18 07:12 PM
Homes sales are slowing down for several reasons. Prime reason is lack of inventory, followed by rising interest rates and then homes being listed at a price above what a will buyer will pay. We are now seeing price reductions often in all areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. Home prices have risen significantly since the start of 2018 and with higher prices and interest rates the average days on market has continued to fall. The Median Price with all areas of the Santa Clarita Valley included stands at $544,425. The average days on market is about three weeks or less. … (1 comments)
schools: Steering in Real Estate has nothing to do with a Bull
- 06/02/18 06:02 PM
Steering (an unlawful act when performed by a Realtor) The process whereby builders, brokers, and rental property managers induce purchasers or lessees of real property to buy land or rent premises in neighborhoods composed of persons of the same race. Steering is an unlawful practice and includes any words or actions by a real estate sales representative or Broker that are intended to influence the choice of a prospective buyer or tenant. Steering violates federal fair housing provisions that proscribe discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The term steering is defined as the channeling of prospective home buyers to or away from … (3 comments)
schools: New Home or Resale A resale home, which is for better for you?
- 05/16/18 12:14 PM
Existing Homes are better: • if you want to have the property already landscaped. • If you. want to know the neighbors in advance to moving in. • If you want to see the neighborhood you will be moving into. • If you want to see the schools, teachers and get enrolled right away. • If you want to close escrow in a shorter time period. • If you want to make sure no developments will come in that devalue your home. • If you want to avoid added taxes such as Mello Roos • If you want to avoid higher HOA Fees. A Brand-New Home is for … (1 comments)
schools: New Listing in Stevenson Ranch, California - All Schools are 10 Rated
- 04/26/18 11:26 AM
Check our our Newest Listing in Stevenson Ranch. This Gorogeous Home is located on a Quiet Street with only neighborhood traffic. The home could be a 5 Bedroom Home and is currently set up as a 4 Bedroom + Bonus Room. There is a Full Bedroom & a Full Bathroom Downstairs. The Home is in Turnkey Condition with many Upgrades. There are Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floor-plan, Kithchen with Seated Island & it is Open to Family Room. Theres also a Pool Sized Backyard with a Deck & Patio Cover. There is a 3-Car Direct Access Garage with a Finished Floor and … (3 comments)
schools: Bring them home alive! Memorial Day 2016
- 05/25/16 05:00 AM
Dear Tony and Dani Lewis,Memorial Day Weekend, contrary to popular belief, New Year's is seemingly not the number one holiday with the most motor-vehicle fatalities. According to the most recent data available, the NHTSA says the stats show Memorial Day weekend is the most dangerous. In 2009, there were 473 traffic fatalities during the three-day-holiday weekend and 42 percent of those fatalities involved alcohol. Drive carefully, drive defensively, watch out for others mistakes & Bring them home alive.Memorial Day Weekend offers many of you that much needed time to meet with us to either see home or have a market evaluation … (1 comments)
schools: New Homes coming soon to Valencia & Santa Clarita, California
- 05/15/16 06:29 AM
Dear Tony and Dani Lewis, Lennar homes in Valencia is opening a brand new community called Arte in the private gated community of Valencia West Hills. The release date is Saturday May 21st. There is a priority list in order to have an opportunity to select your new home at the grand opening. Let us know if you are interested in these, other new home communities or in finding a home anywhere in Valencia, Stevenson Ranch or the Santa Clarita Valley. There are brand new homes in Canyon Country and Saugus available and neither of them have a mello roos. There is … (1 comments)
schools: Thanksgiving, Real Estate & a Personal Note - Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX
- 11/21/15 10:29 PM
Dear Family, Friends & Clients, It's time for our annual sale. Buying a home between Halloween and the middle of February offers those in the market an incredible advantage. There are the least number of people competing for a home and the home owners selling at this time are usually highly motivated and would like to see an offer. Let us know about the home you would like to purchase and we will send you the best currently active listing that match your criteria. Dani and I have live in Valencia and Santa Clarita since 1980. Our home search is base upon … (4 comments)
schools: No, not everyone should own a home.
- 10/19/15 01:18 PM
Home Ownership is not for everyone. There are many reasons to rent or live with someone rather than owning a home. Renting makes sense if you are not sure you will have your job for the long run or even sure if you like working there. Renting makes sense as well if you are new to a community and don't know yet if this is the place you would like to live for the next five or more years. Renting also seems to make sense if you don't want to take on long term debt or maintain a home inside and … (2 comments)
schools: Incredible News that can be life changing
- 09/20/15 07:37 AM
Dear Clients & Friends, There couldn't have been better news for the struggling middle class than we heard on Friday. The Fed has decided to hold interest rates and will not raise them for now. This is incredible news for those with adjustable interest rates, home owners thinking of selling and of course those sitting on the fence that need an added incentive to get off the fence and purchase a home. Are you thinking of buying a home? Let us know the following and we'll send you new listings daily: Price Range Locations Number of Bedrooms Single Family Home or Town Home … (3 comments)
schools: The American Dream is alive and well!
- 07/26/15 08:49 AM
Dear Clients & Friends, Home ownership is back on the top of the list for most Americans when they speak of the American Dream. This is a positive change considering how taboo it had become just a few years ago. Home prices in most areas are at or near the value seen in 2008 when the bottom fell out of the the real estate market. Home prices continued rising for the next two years but sales numbers fell off the table. Homes are once again selling at pre-recession numbers as consumer confidence has returned and interest rates remain well below normal. Many fear … (22 comments)
schools: A New Tormorrow is here Today!
- 04/25/15 02:28 PM
Stability has returned to the real estate market as homes continue to be listed and sold in a timely manner. Interest Rates remain extremely low and FHA loans have lowered their PMI. Stated Income Loans are also back. There are many home owners that have avoided going into foreclosure as home values are now rising to levels unseen since the collapse in October of 2008. Keep in mind that approximately 10% of homes will be listed for sale during a hot real estate market and the 7 years in which the market was stagnant and you'll get a good idea of what … (2 comments)
schools: What a difference a year can make! Our changing real estate market.
- 06/19/14 12:36 AM
The Santa Clarita Valley encompasses six areas which include the City of Santa Clarita and surrounding unincorporated areas. These six areas are called Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Canyon Country and Newhall. There are currently 679 active listings in all of the Santa Clarita Valley. Home prices have risen dramatically in the past two years. The rising prices have allow many home owners to finally gain equity and thus be able to sell at a profit and move to another home or community. There were 1502 homes sold in the entire Santa Clarita Valley from May 1 to September 30, 2013. The inventory … (0 comments)
schools: Valencia Westridge Schools & Community Benefits!
- 02/19/14 01:31 AM
Valencia West Ranch Located in Valencia, Ca. 91381 Built Around "TPC at Valencia Westridge Golf Course" Picture Shows: Oak Hills Elementary School - Rated a 10 by Great Schools Rancho Pico Jr. High School - Rated a 9 West Ranch High School - Rated an 8 Find a home in our lovely community! Thinking of Selling, Meet with Tony & Dani Today! (Community includes TPC Golf Course, Custom Guard Gated Homes, 2 Olympic Pools, 2 Private Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Tot Lots, Gated Park, Barbecues, Spas, Clubhouse with Private Gated Garden for Weddings & Parties. Located off Valencia Blvd West of … (0 comments)
schools: Why should Congress continue the tax benefits of owning a home?
- 03/27/13 01:24 PM
Home ownership is the foundation and building block of a community, City, County, State and Nation. When a person buys a home they are sharing the responsibility of owning part of their neighborhood. The home owner pays property taxes and in some cases a Mello Roos Bond to support local resources, parks, open spaces and schools. They also take a pride of ownership and invest in the maintenance of the home and landscape. The home owner, especially in good times, will upgrade the home and add to the market value of the home which also upgrades the neighborhood and enhances property … (3 comments)
schools: New Listing & Labor Day Events in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & CA.
- 08/10/12 02:21 AM
Good Morning, Relocating to Southern Californina or have a referral to this location? Santa Clarita, Ca. is only 32 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The community is best know for the preplanned community of Valencia and anchored by Six Flags Magic Mountain. There is much more here though! We are best known and most renowned for our Safety Record, Great Schools, Cleanliness and welcoming neighbors. Call, Text or Email anytime, day or night, with questions or concerns about the local community or real estate market. My wife and I have lived in the Valencia area since 1980. We bring our … (0 comments)
schools: Homes in Valencia California is one of the best and safest investments around!
- 09/03/09 05:58 PM
Looking for a place to safely put your money? Buying a home in Valencia, California is one of the best and safest places to invest that I can imagine. This community is one of only 3 Pre-Planned communities in all of Southern California. The community was originate by the Newhall family in the '60's and has stuck to the master plan ever since. The biggest break came when they developed Magic Mountain which is now called Six Flags Magic Mountain. This Roller Coaster Galore Amusement Park became an identity for the whole community to grow around. Now there is a TPC … (2 comments)
schools: Santa Clarita "a slice of Heaven!
- 05/01/09 08:31 AM
The Santa Clarita Valley is more than a home to my family! Check out the May '09 News Letter! Life & Living is Better in the Santa Clarita Valley! This is our own Island! Lakes to the North, Ocean & Beaches to the West, Los Angeles to the South, Skiing & Las Vegas to the East! One of the Safest Cities in the USA with Top Schools, Cleanliness, Annual Events, Six Flags Magic Mountain, PGA Golf Tournaments and a TPC Golf Course, Private Tennis Club, Skating Rinks, Parks... Tell me! Did the term "Heaven on Earth" come to mind? Real … (2 comments)
Real Estate in my opinion. The idea of this blog is to communicate the current state of real estate and home sales and listing information as it relates to residents of Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Castaic, Newhall, Canyon Country, the Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Clarita, California. This information will help people in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and the state of California to see how homes and real estate is progressing in one of Southern California's premier communities!
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