valencia: What does MLS mean and why does it exist? - 01/26/13 03:09 PM
MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service and what this means is the Brokers, Realtors and their companies list their homes in a platform that allows all agents to show homes from any agent or company that wishes to enter their listing in this MLS. 
The MLS exists in order to bring the most qualified buyers in and allow the home to be shown by any Realtor that is licensed in this real estate board.  The MLS is the best way to benefit both sellers because they can garner the top offer.  It benefits buyers because a Realtor is allowed to … (7 comments)

valencia: Seller’s Market but Buyers have the most to gain! - 01/19/13 09:09 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
This is the time to make hard decisions that will affect your financial future.  “Don’t cry over spilled milk” There is no crystal ball so timing the bottom of the market was just a guess at best.  Home prices began one year ago.   No one could have been sure of this until enough times had past.
We are now in the midst of a full blown Seller’s Market.  The reasons for the turn-around are plentiful.  Jobs are coming back, banks have chosen to work with home owners in default rather than foreclose, consumer confidence is … (0 comments)

valencia: No More Deals, No More Foreclosures, No More Short Sales, Sorry! - 01/16/13 11:36 AM
How about a dose of Reality?  Well, perhaps your Realtor hasn't told you but leave to me to give you the hard but true news.  If you were hoping to time the bottom of the market, well that ship sailed 11 months ago.  Home Prices have risen nearly 10 percent in that time period and they are expected to rise around 10 percent in the coming year.  Just like timing the bottom of the market is virtually impossible timing when the Interest Rates will rise and not drop is also impossible to predict.  It took nearly a year to realize that … (1 comments)

valencia: Bank Owned Mint Canyon Dream View Home in Santa Clarita, Ca. - 01/15/13 04:30 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
Bank Owned Home Coming Soon! Let me know if you are looking for a 4 Bedroom Home with a View on a with a downstairs bedroom built in 2005. This one is set for a bidding war so get started early.  Take a look at the new upcoming bank owned listing at:
http://www.29535kevinway.z57websites.com/
See this and other homes as soon as possible as inventories and well priced listings are disappearing quickly!

Your Friend & Realtor,
Tony Lewis
RE/MAX of Valencia www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com Cell - 661-510-7975



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valencia: Home Ownership is desired by renters and charished by home owners! - 01/14/13 03:24 PM
Home Ownership is still Highly Rated by those that own their own home.
Home Ownership is still a strong desire for those currently renting.
Take a look at the statistics on each of these on the California Association of Realrors website:
 
http://www.car.org/aboutus/onecoolthing/stillthedream/

Call, Text or Email anytime, day or night
to discuss listing, selling or avoiding a foreclosure!

Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia
www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com Cell - 661-510-7975


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valencia: Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 Extended - Short Sales are an option! - 01/07/13 06:54 AM
It appears that the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 has been extended for one year to included(2013). Usually canceled debt is considered income, but a provision of the Debt Relief Act allowed borrowers "to exclude certain canceled debt on [a] principal residence from income. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifies for the relief." (excerpt from IRS H.R.8 sect 202).

This protection is limited to primary residences -- rental properties are ineligible for relief -- so consultation with a tax adviser is necessary to ensure that a borrower qualifies.[1] The … (2 comments)

valencia: Winter Family Fun in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & California! - 01/04/13 01:50 PM
 
Winters in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & California
Offers Skiing, Skating, Sledding, Tennis, Golf, Hiking, Whale Watching, Santa Anita, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Museums, Day Trips, Staycations & Much More…
2013 Winter Fun & Events Santa Clarita & Southern California Events, Things To Do, Ski Report, Ice Skating   Ice Skating, Hockey, Lessons, Family Fun on Ice Valencia Ice Station (Skating, Sunday Snow Day & Hockey Rinks)   Santa Monica "Ice" Skating at Santa Monica open 'til January 21, 2013   Van Nuys, Ca. "Ice Land Ice Skating Center" Hockey, Bumper Cars...
    Los Angeles at Pershing Square " … (0 comments)

valencia: When is too much of a good thing a bad thing? - 01/03/13 08:58 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
Plant this under the "be careful what you wish for" column!  For three to four years we we praying for more buyers and a decrease in home inventories in Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Castaic, Newhall, Canyon Country and Santa Clarita, California.  Our prayers have been answered to the extent that it has become virtually impossible to get an offer accepted.  Ever since late Winter and Early Spring of 2012 inventories have dropped steadily.  It was first noted that a heart pumping 300 homes were available for sale.  This was noted as drastically and unhealthily low … (3 comments)

valencia: Happy New Year from Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia - 12/28/12 11:58 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
Out with the old & in with the new!  2012 is coming to an end which leads to the new year 2013.  
Happy New Year and may this be your best year yet!
 Dani & I have compiled a list of Events, Things to do & Parties for New Years Eve & New Year Celebrations!     Our Nation is Healing, Home Prices are on the Rise & Selling a Home makes more sense than it has for yours!   Call, Text or Email Tony anytime, day or night, to discuss your home's value … (1 comments)

valencia: Alls I want for Christmas is a Home that my Children will be proud of! - 12/21/12 07:22 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
Home Ownership is and has always been at  the top of the list for American Families!  Yes we went through a 4 year period where owning a home was a curse for millions for many Americans.  That had more to do with bad decision making on the part of the Government and Banks than the people that bought homes. 
Home prices in Santa Clarita, California have risen by about 10% since the beginning of 2012.  The blessing for home buyers is that the interest rates are still at or near the same historic lows … (1 comments)

valencia: Merry Christmas to All & to All a Good Night! - 12/20/12 07:28 AM
Dear Clients, Family, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
We wish you a Merry Christmas and Most Enjoyable Holiday Season.
Dani & I have created a Holiday Event Page for you and your family! This may be your last chance to take advantage of lower home prices while also locking in lower Property Taxes and Interest Rates.  The amount of active listings in all areas of the Santa Clarita Valley is staggering.  There are now only 248 active listings.  For a comparison there were 454 closed sales in the month of July of 2005.  Too many buyers and not enough homes to purchase … (1 comments)

valencia: Foreclosures are Down, Does this mean the market has recovered? - 11/25/12 04:00 AM
Dear Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors,
The real estate market has changed!  I am a Realtor listing and selling homes in Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley.  This community is one of the safest cities of it's size and offers great schools, parks and incredible annual events.  We are best known for Six Flags Magic Mountain and offer the TPC at Valencia Westridge Golf Course, Valencia Country Club Golf Course, the Paseo Club Tennis Club, Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall, Bridgeport Lake Community and much more.
The Santa Clarita Valley, California includes the areas of Valencia, Stevenson … (2 comments)

valencia: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Santa Clarita & So. Cal. 2012/2013 - 11/21/12 04:33 AM
Dear Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors,
Happy Thanksgiving from Tony & Dani Lewis. We count you and your support among our many blessings this and every year, thank you!
 Dani & I have created this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Page for you and your family to enjoy!   Dani & I have created this Christmas & Holiday Season Page for you and your family to enjoy! Dani & I have created this New Year's Eve & New Years Day Page for you and your family to en
We know that your real estate needs can't afford to take a vacation so let … (0 comments)

valencia: Real Estate Market Recovery is too late... - 11/17/12 07:12 AM
Dear Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors,
We are finally in the midst of a long awaited and needed recovery for the real estate market.  This is good news for home owners and great news for our nation.  The down side, however, is that the damage has been done and too many home owners will continue losing their homes over the upcoming years.
Interest Rates have defied all financial rules as they continue at historic lows despite all of the multiple offers and extensive numbers of buyers looking to purchase a home.
This is one of those rare times in real estate … (4 comments)

valencia: Halloween in Santa Clarita & So California Created byTony & Dani Lewis - 10/25/12 04:49 AM
Dear Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors,
Dani & I have lived in the Valencia area since 1980.  Our two daughters were born and raised in this incredible community.  Halloween has been special to us as parents!  It was fun seeing their costumes and sending pictures to family.  It was also special seeing their response to other kids.  Halloween was an incredible learning experience and teaching time.  It was a time to teach the difference between make believe and reality.  Year after year our daughters looked forward to this annual event.  Choosing their own costumes and trick or treating with friends was so … (2 comments)

valencia: Selling or Buying a home makes more sense than it has in a decade! - 10/01/12 05:13 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,
Selling a home at this time makes more sense than it has in the past five years.  The reasons for selling are still limited to special circumstances.
·         Move Up Seller, a home owner is now able to make a positive move since an additional $300 - $500 payment per month could allow a home owner to move to a dream home and make an incredible financial investment for their future.
·         Selling an investment property that is no longer needed or wanted.  This may be a great time to take out equity and utilize … (0 comments)

valencia: Halloween in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California 2012 - 09/20/12 09:22 AM
 Tony & Dani Present
Halloween in Santa Clarita 2012
Santa Clarita "Heritage Haunt 'The Resurrection" October 13, 19-29, 26-27-28
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's "Haunted Jail House" October 30
Santa Clarita at Lombardi Ranch "The Lombardi Scarecrow Contest" October 30
Six Flags Magic Mountain "Fright Fest" October 5 - Ocotober 28 2012
Santa Clarita at the Aquatic Center "Underwater Pumpkin Carving" October 20
Santa Clarita "You'll Call Mummy at the Haunted Mansion" October 28

The Halloween Shop Santa Clarita 19379 Soledad Canyon Road 661-251-1946
A Chorus Line Costumes Santa Clarita 661-253-0300
Pumpkins in Valencia on Magic Mountain Parkway at Nancy's … (0 comments)

valencia: Labor Day Weekend Events, Carmagedden for Santa Clarita & Los Angeles! - 08/29/12 08:56 AM
Dear Friends, Family, Clients & Fellow Realtors,
Where has the summer gone?  School back in session and Labor Day weekend is about to begin!
Dani and I wish you a most enjoyable end of summer Labor Day Weekend.  Be Safe, drive carefully and watch out for the other guy or gal since they may not be watching out for you!
Dani & I have put together a list of Labor Day Weekend Events in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & California!
Let us know whether you would like to meet after the holiday to discuss either the current market value of your … (0 comments)

valencia: Our Changing Market! - 08/12/12 05:28 AM
Dear Clients, Friend & Fellow Realtors,
Every major economic recovery in America has been led by the real estate market.  It looks like we are in the midst of the big recovery right now!  Take a look at these statistics in the local Santa Clarita Valley real estate market.  (Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall & Canyon Country make up the Santa Clarita Valley)
·       Homes with two bedrooms or more priced under $200,000 - 31
·       Active Listings in Stevenson Ranch - 18
·       Homes in Valencia priced under $500,000 - 42
·       Active Listings in the entire Santa Clarita … (0 comments)

valencia: 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)

 
Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo (Summit Real Estate Group)

Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Valencia, CA

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Summit Real Estate Group

Address: 27720 Dickason Drive, Valencia, Ca., 91355

Office: (661) 510-7975

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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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