WASHINGTON — Can you be charged interest on your mortgage even after you've fully paid it off? Can the meter keep running when you owe the bank nothing — your principal balance is zero? Surprise! Much to the chagrin of large numbers of home sellers and refinancers, the answer for years has been yes. If your loan was insured by the Federal Housing Administration and you paid it off before maturity, at closing you'd be expected to cough up a full month's interest, no matter what day of … (4 comments)
valencia: Amgen Tour of California 2014 Host City Santa Clarita Stages 6 & 7
- 05/07/14 02:20 AM
Amgen Tour of California May 11 - 18, 2014 Santa Clarita Host City May 16, 2014 Phase 6 Santa Clarita to Mountain High May 16, 2014 Phase 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena May 17, 2014 Santa Clarita Traffic & Road Closures During the Amgen Tour of California 2014 Amgen Tour of California Breakaway Mile Registration Facebook Page for Amgen Tour of California Host Cities for the Amgen Tour of California 2014 Tour Tracker & Apps for Amgen Tour of California 2014 SteepHill.TV Bike Travelogue for Amgen Tour of California 2014 8 Stages & Host Cities Amgen Tour of California 2014 There … (2 comments)
valencia: Mother's Day in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California 2014
- 05/06/14 10:19 AM
Dear Family, Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors, Happy Mother's Day May 11, 2014 Flowers for Mother's Day at Claire's Flowers Valencia, Ca. Flowers for Mother's Day at Bloomies Florist Newhall, ca. Blooming Affairs Same Day Delivery Mother's Day all of Santa Clarita, Ca. Flowers for Mother's Day from "FTD Florists" Flower Specials for Mother's Day at "ProFlowers.com" Mother's Day Gift Ideas from "Tiffany & Co" Mommy & Me Photo Contest "A Celebration of Mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley Pinterest "Submit your Mother's Day Board" Six Flags Magic Mountain "Crowd Tracker" Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants at Dodger … (0 comments)
valencia: Happy Easter from Tony & Dani Lewis & Family
- 04/17/14 10:40 AM
Dani & Tony Lewis Wish You a Happy Easter! On the Third Day He Rose From the Dead "Rejoice!" "Passover SCV" Easter Sunday April 20, 2014 "The Easter Story" on The Children's Chapel Good Friday Services 12, 2, 4, 6PM at College of the Canyons April 18, 2014 Easter Sunday Breakfast 8 AM Service 9 AM College of the Canyons April 20, 2014 Valencia Town Center Mall "Pictures with the Easter Bunny" Now - April 19, 2014 Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Valencia Town Center Mall "Fast Pass" Stevenson Ranch, Ca. at Rioux Park "Easter … (3 comments)
valencia: FHA Spot Approval coming back?
- 04/14/14 01:08 AM
Good news for Realtors, lenders and condominium unit owners who’ve been frustrated by FHA’s prohibition of “spot loans” in developments that haven’t obtained certification: The agency is now seriously exploring how to relax its ban and bring them back. Officials are mum on the details and timing, but they confirmed to me on Friday that reviving this key financing option is now under active study. The main reason: FHA is under growing political and trade group pressure — NAR and the Community Associations Institute especially — to do so.
Source - Inman News - Ken Harney - Contributer.
This would … (0 comments)
valencia: Which offer to accept?
- 04/07/14 01:42 PM
California Association of Realtors posted this chart showing how sellers decided which offer to accept in a multiple offer scenario:
We're experts at listing, selling & multiple offers, Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com 661-510-7974 … (2 comments)
valencia: Would you like to sell your home? Maximize your Investment!
- 04/06/14 01:12 PM
Hello, Homes are selling at a fast pace, prices are on the rise & home owners now owe more than their home's are worth in most cases. You have always trusted us with your real estate needs. We work hard for our clients selling a home to help sell quickly at top dollar with little or no hassle. All of our listings receive a personal Website & personal Virtual Tour. They are promoted on hundreds of websites, emailed to local Realtors & sent to thousands of potential home buyers that may want to purchase your home. Please continue to refer us to … (2 comments)
valencia: New Home & Town Home Listing, Easter, Market Update, Selling & Buying
- 03/18/14 02:56 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, The seasonal lull has created an increase of active listings throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Our inventory has grown to 525, much higher than the lows of a year ago but well below the 1,600 that once existed. Homes are staying on the market longer than last year, considering that prices have risen about 15% this is quite understandable. Our weather has been incredibly beautiful so I am anticipating an increase in buyer activity every week for the next 8 months. We are at that time of year that home buyers should find a home before … (0 comments)
valencia: What is Escrow?
- 03/13/14 07:33 AM
Understanding the Duties & Responsibilities of Escrow: (Information shared by Glenoaks Escrow) The escrow process can be a complicated and often technical necessity of buying and selling real estate. Understanding the various duties and functions of the escrow can assist all parties in ensuring a successful and timely transaction. Escrow officer duties and responsibilities are as follows: Receive and hold buyer's funds in a non interest paying trust account during escrow. Read and comply with all agreements as detailed in the Purchase Contract and Joint Escrow Instructions. Follow mutually signed, written instructions agreed upon by buyer and seller during escrow. Prepare … (0 comments)
valencia: Easter Events, Brunch, Services in Santa Clarita & Southern California
- 03/07/14 04:00 PM
Dani & Tony Lewis Wish You a Happy Easter! On the Third Day He Rose From the Dead "Rejoice!" Easter Sunday April 20, 2014 "The Easter Story" on The Children's Chapel Good Friday Services 12, 2, 4, 6PM at College of the Canyons April 18, 2014 Easter Sunday Breakfast 8 AM Service 9 AM College of the Canyons April 20, 2014 Stevenson Ranch, Ca. at Rioux Park "Easter Egg Hunt" March 28th Eggstravganza at Saugus Central Park 5th Annual Splash & Dash Easter Egg Hunt Santa Clarita Aquatic Center April 19, 2014 Easter Brunch at The Paseo … (1 comments)
valencia: New Listing, 1-Story No HOA Fee or Mello Roos in Santa Clarita, Ca.
- 02/21/14 03:08 PM
Dear Clients & Friends, Hope all is well with you and your family! It looks as though the home buying season is beginning earlier than usual due to the lack of rain or winter this year. We've just take a new listing in Saugus, a one story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It's priced at $380,000 and there is no Mello Roos or HOA Fee. The school that is designated is James Foster Elementary School which happens to be rated highest in Saugus. Let me know if you would like to see this or any other homes at … (3 comments)
valencia: 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)
valencia: To every season turn, turn turn (Valentine's Day Events too!)
- 02/09/14 09:38 AM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, Valentine's Day in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California! Demand for homes is much greater than most people realize. Even during the holiday and post-holiday season homes have been selling at a brisk pace. The entire Santa Clarita Valley only offers 483 active listings at this time. The Santa Clarita Valley current boasts 440 homes in escrow right now. Buyers began searching for their new home the day after Christmas. Competition for homes will increase daily as we near the peak Spring home buying season. Active Listings by Location: Valencia Active - 145 Pending … (0 comments)
valencia: Valentine's Day in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California!
- 02/08/14 01:44 PM
Love, Love, Love... Dani & I met in 1975, Married in 1977 & We know that Love is all there is! Santa Clarita Flowers Newhall "Floral Designs by Celebrate" Delivered until noon on Valentine's Day! See's Candy in Valencia at 24325 Magic Mountain Parkway 661-259-2168 See's Candy "Valentine's Day Gift" Selections Santa Clarita Flowers Open Valentine's Day 4AM - 9PM! "Sees Candy Valencia, Ca." Open Valentines Days 24325 Magic Mountain Pkwy 8AM - 9:30PM! "Edible Arrangements" Santa Clarita 23023 Soledad Cyn Rd, Saugus 91350 Valentine's Day Restaurants open in Santa Clarita February 14, 2014 Welcome to Valencia "The Chop House" … (0 comments)
valencia: Active Listings in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic..
- 01/25/14 01:33 PM
Inventorty of Active Listings in the Santa Clarita Valley: Valencia - 148 Stevenson Ranch - 31 Castaic - 35 Saugus - 83 Newhall - 65 Canyon Country - 114 Total in the Santa Clarita Valley - 476 Homes Priced under $400,000 - 186 Homes Built 2000 or Newer - 191 Condos or Town Homes - 148 Valencia Westridge - 15 Valencia Woodlands - 7 Valencia Summit - 2 Valencia Bridgeport - 10 Valencia Creekside - 7 Valencia West Hills - 12 Valencia West Creek - 8 Sand Canyon - 17 River Village - 4 Bank Owned Homes - 9 Short … (0 comments)
valencia: Whats the difference between a Realtor and a sales person?
- 01/24/14 04:22 PM
Let's say you walk into a store, any store, and want to buy something. The person at the counter has a set number of items to choose from and their job is to sell you one of the product. Their job is to help you purchase an item that is in their market. A Realtor is a licensed professional that is obligated by law to put your best interest and needs above any and all other considerations. This obligation is called Fiduciary. This is the type of commitment that a Lawyer or Doctor has to their patient or client. Simply put … (2 comments)
valencia: Selling Season is about to begin!
- 01/19/14 03:55 PM
Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, We're at the cusp of the annual change from a buyer's market to a seller's market. Homes have been sitting on the market unsold much longer than at any time in the past two years. Buyer's have noticed this and responded by waiting for prices to drop or the holiday season hangover to end. This is not a new phenomenon though. For some reason, year after year, buyers wait until competition grows and the media expresses the shortage of listing as well as the multiple offer situation before deciding that it is time to … (0 comments)
valencia: Happy New Year from Tony & Dani Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia!
- 12/29/13 03:13 PM
New Year's Eve in Santa Clarita Los Angeles & Southern California 2014 *** Count Down to the New Year 2014 in Santa Clarita *** Fillmore & Western Railway Co. "21 Years & Older New Years Eve Party Train" New Years Eve at 8PM *** Simi Valley at Reagan Library "New Year's Eve Celebration" 8:00PM - 1AM *** 5th Annual Cleopatra's 2014 New Years Eve Ball December 31, 2013 *** Hollywood at the House of Blues "Goo Goo Dolls" December 31, 2013 *** Hollywood "Boulevard 3 New Year's Eve Crystal Ball" New Year's Eve 2013 *** Marina Del Rey "Hornblower New Year's … (0 comments)
valencia: Chistmas & Holiday Events in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California!
- 12/04/13 02:15 AM
Christmas & Holidays Page Santa Clarita Los Angeles & Southern California 2013 New Year's Eve * New Years Day *** Call Santa Claus "Santa Speaking" Email Santa Claus *** Valencia "Nancy's Ranch" Cut Down a Christmas Tree *** Castaic Lake "20th Annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade" December 7, 2013 *** Christmas & Holiday Boat Parades 2013 *** Follow Santa Claus' Journey starting December 1, 2013 *** Henry Mayo Hospital presents the 33rd annual "Holiday Home Tour" December 6 - 7, 2013 *** Newhall at William S Hart Park "Cowboys & Carols" December 7, 2013 *** Valencia … (0 comments)
valencia: Happy Thanksgiving! (New) Home for the Holdays?
- 11/24/13 10:54 AM
Dear Family, Friends, & Fellow Realtors, Same Message, Same Time of Year, Different Year! We are in the midst of the best time to be a home buyer. Hopefully, this year you will decide to buy your new home between Thanksgiving and the end of January rather than waiting until after the holidays. There are many factors to consider: A Seller willing to show their home during the holiday season is most likely highly motivated to sell their home. Most of the families looking for a home will put their search on hold until after the holiday season. There will be far … (1 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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