Real Estate According to Tonya

The Zillow-Trulia merger was a big announcement in the real estate world this past week, but is it really going to change anything for agents or consumers?  To answer this question, we need to answer two other questions first:  What is the role of a Realtor® in a real estate transaction? and What...

When I first moved to Santa Clarita, I was told I lived in Saugus, but then someone told me I actually lived in Santa Clarita, but I could use either name on my mail.  Huh?  Then I heard other names:  Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, Castaic, Stevenson Ranch. Are these little cities next to San...

Getting a mortgage is a big financial decision.  If you understand the basics, you can more effectively communicate with your lender.   Do you feel as though you  mortgage lender is speaking a different language?  Are you nodding your head to indicate your understanding when you really don’t have...

You have finally decided to purchase your first home.  You're excited!  No more renting for you!  But where do you begin?    The first step is actually not so glamorous but it is necessary.  Some would say it's the most important thing you will do in the process of buying a home.  So here it is: ...

Are you getting lots of buyers coming through your door to see your home?  The best time to get buyers excited about your home is when you first put it on the market.  Makes sense, right?  Buyers that haven’t found what they are looking for are constantly checking to see if any new homes have bee...

Getting Your Home Ready for Sale One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is putting their home on the market before it is ready for sale.  Besides making your home esthetically attractive, it is smart to take care that everything in your home functions properly too.  You probably are aware of a ...