COMPLETELY UPGRADED CUL-DE-SAC POOL HOME! Fully upgraded w/ beautiful finishes including granite counters, tile floors w/ granite border, upgraded baseboards, custom paint & plantation shutters throughout! 4 large bedrooms + GIANT bonus room which could be 5th bedroom! Bright & open floor plan w/ formal living, dining & family room! Awesome kitchen w/ center island & gleaming granite counters! INCREDIBLE hardscaped/landscaped backyard w/ custom salt water pool, spa, waterfall & fire pit! FANTASTIC HOME!!!     For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640. 03/22/2009

OUTSTANDING VALUE ON EXECUTIVE HOME IN HILLCREST PARK! Grand entry w/soaring ceilings, upgraded Italian ceramic tile flooring, dual fireplaces, den, office & HUGE bonus room! Large, open kitchen offers center island & walk-in pantry! Formal dining area & family room! Stunning low maintenance back yard w/custom hardscape and built in BBQ w/ stone surround! FANTASTIC HOME!   For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640. 03/22/2009

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 'MAYFAIR' AT FAIR OAKS RANCH! Beautiful and spacious home with open floorplan that seems twice the size! Full bedroom & bathroom downstairs! Extremely large formal living room, family room, formal dining room, HUGE loft (theater room) which can be 5th bedroom, deck off Master bedroom! Upgraded kitchen w/ gleaming granite counters, walk in pantry! Custom paint throughout, gorgeous hardwood flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters & media niche! Custom hardscaped backyard w/ stone bench seating and stone firepit! Entertainers delight! Community pool, spa & clubhouse! RUN TO THIS ONE!!! For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640.     03/22/2009

*** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** GREAT VALENCIA HOME IN POPULAR 'SUNRISE' TRACT! Single story home close to schools and shopping w/ community pools and park nearby! Lowest priced Sunrise - MUST BE SOLD NOW!! *** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** GREAT VALENCIA HOME IN POPULAR 'SUNRISE' TRACT! Single story home close to schools and shopping w/ community pools and park nearby! Lowest priced Sunrise - MUST BE SOLD NOW!! For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640.     03/22/2009

*** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** Terrific home in fantastic Bridgeport location! 4 full bedrooms, hardwood, tile & carpet floors , ceiling fans, tile counters in kitchen, upgraded baseboards & crown molding, surround sound & solar powered attic fan!   *** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** Terrific home in fantastic Bridgeport location! 4 full bedrooms, hardwood, tile & carpet floors , ceiling fans, tile counters in kitchen, upgraded baseboards & crown molding, surround sound & solar powered attic fan! For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640 03/22/2009

FANTASTIC SAND CANYON OASIS SITUATED ON NEARLY 2 PRIVATE ACRES! Complete with pool & spa and separate pool house! Updated Gourmet Chef's kitchen features gleaming granite countertops, generous storage space, glass-faced cabinets, large center island! Tile floors, floor to ceiling stone & brick fireplace! French doors lead to huge backyard with covered breezeway connecting house and garage! Private drive leads to large, lower flat pad with unused corral & horse stalls, and has potential for many other uses! Phenomenal canyon views from pool & spa area! Artisan brickwork and palm trees accent driveway and parking areas! Plenty of parking for all your toys & RV parking! MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK OR ELSE GOING TO FORECLOSURE! Submit ALL offers!       For more details and CURRENT pricing call ... 03/22/2009

Daily Numbers New Listings:  18 Out of the new listings...  REO: 9 Short sale:  4 Active Listings: 1564 Avg. Days on Market: 107 Pending - Daily New: 19 Pending & Backup Offers-Total: 937 Avg. Days on Market: 61 January-Closed to date: 167 Avg. Days on Market: 59 February-Closed to date: 170 Avg. Days on Market: 61 Closed Escrows - Daily New:  10 YTD Closed Escrows (2009): 340 Avg. Days on Market: 68 02/28/2009

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Every Foreclosure, Bank Owned and REO property in all Cities within the Santa Clarita Valley, Castaic, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Valencia. All Active listings on the Market. Courtesy of Joshua Suess at Re/Max of Valencia.       Click Here for FREE Access to All SCV Foreclosures!! 12/20/2008

  SCV Real Estate Update  Average price, this time, 2007: $561,041  Current average sale price: $444,079  Bottom line: The average sales price is down approximately 21 percent from last year.  Average days on market of sold homes, this time, 2007: 70  Current average days on market: 74  Bottom line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 4 days longer, or are selling 6 percent slower this year.  Total closed sales, this time, 2007: 2,477  Year to date, 2008: 2,291  Bottom line: There have been 186 fewer sales this year, or 8 percent fewer sales.  Important note: Since last month’s sales stats, The average sale price in the SCV has gone up by $37,581 - a 9 percent increase!  Joshua “Dr.” Suess is owner of The Focused On Your Family Team with Re/Max of Valencia 661-702-464... 12/10/2008

 Home Sales By Joshua Suess • photography by Ted Dayton         The holiday season is approaching and many homeowners are under the impression that it’s one of the worst times to sell - but in fact it’s the exact opposite! While it may be true that there will be fewer buyers looking for homes, the reality is that the quality of those buyers will be far superior. Motivated home buyers are what you will typically find during the holidays - and there is much less competition among home sellers, as most either remove their homes from the market or wait until after the holiday season. So how do you balance trying to sell your home with all of the holiday festivities? The most challenging aspect will be learning that the way you live and the way you sell are two completely different worlds. M... 12/10/2008

An open house is scheduled on Sunday, November 09, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM for a property located at 26947 Hillsborough Pkwy Unit: 40, Valencia CA Visit my website http://www.NoHassleNoRisk.com for FREE information. IMMACULATE TOWNHOME IN VALENCIA NORTHBRIDGE! Tile and carpet flooring, tile countertops in kitchen, newer fixtures & appliances, neutral carpet, blinds, mirrored wardrobe doors & fresh paint! Newer flooring in bathrooms, cozy fireplace and crown moulding throughout! Ultra private rear pavered patio with views of city lights, mountains, large trees & greenery! No rear neighbors! Attached garage w/ direct access and brand new garage door! Washer, dryer and refrigerator included! LOOKS AND FEELS BRAND NEW! For current pricing and more info, call anytime 24 hours a day for a... 11/08/2008

Average sale price  November 2007: $551,600  Current average sale price: $406,498  Bottom Line: The average sales price is down approximately 26 percent from last year.    Average days on market  November 2007: 112  Current average days on market: 75  Bottom Line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 37 days less, or are selling 33 percent faster, this year.      Total closed sales  November 2007: 2,365  Year to date, 2008: 2,065  Bottom Line: There have been 300 fewer sales this year, or 13 percent fewer sales. 10/18/2008

Wall Street Drama How it Affects Local Real EstateBy Joshua Suess         Wall Street may be in New York, but most people want to know how the stock market drama will affect local real estate in Santa Clarita. Let’s take a quick look at what’s happening in our market. First of all, while most markets around the country have a rising number of homes hitting the market and skyrocketing inventory levels, we are seeing the exact opposite here in Santa Clarita. Our inventory has been decreasing steadily month after month. With that said, nearly 52 percent of the homes on the market are either foreclosures or short sales, leaving “normal sellers” in the minority. While most markets are experiencing a slow down in sales and a shortage of buyers, we are seeing increasing sales with a huge pool... 10/18/2008

  "Curb appeal” is the good impression or feeling made when looking at a home from the curb to the front door. It is taking the best exterior feature of the house or yard and enhancing it to the fullest potential. Believe it or not, it can be one of the most important factors to home buyers and many will choose not to view the inside of a home if the outside does not look up to par. Here’s how to maximize your curb appeal: Keep landscaping neatly trimmed and maintained. Keep your grass green and replace dead spots with new sod or seed. Don’t neglect flowers, plants and trees. Trim dead stems or branches and if they aren’t looking good, replace them! You’d be surprised how far some inexpensive annuals, like petunias or impatiens, will go. Add low voltage landscape lighting. It’s an easy... 10/18/2008

Number of Closed Sales in SCV  Aug. 2007—Sept. 2007:     304  Number of Closed Sales in SCV  Aug. 2008—Sept. 2008:     343    Bottom Line: The number of sales is increasing when compared to last year, or even the last eight months of 2008.      Average List Price  Aug. 2007—Sept. 2007: $564,560   -or-   $311.85 per square foot  Average List Price  Aug. 2008—Sept. 2008: $429,849    -or-  $233.65 per square foot  Bottom Line: The average list price has fallen $134,711, or 24 percent.  09/17/2008

        “Curb appeal” is the good impression or feeling made when looking at a home from the curb to the front door. It is taking the best exterior feature of the house or yard and enhancing it to the fullest potential. Believe it or not, it can be one of the most important factors to home buyers and many will choose not to view the inside of a home if the outside does not look up to par. Here’s how to maximize your curb appeal: Keep landscaping neatly trimmed and maintained. Keep your grass green and replace dead spots with new sod or seed. Don’t neglect flowers, plants and trees. Trim dead stems or branches and if they aren’t looking good, replace them! You’d be surprised how far some inexpensive annuals, like petunias or impatiens, will go. Add low voltage landscape lighting. It’s a... 09/17/2008

Number of Closed Sales in SCV ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007):  304 Number of Closed Sales in SCV (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st - Sept. 1st): 343 Bottom Line:  The number of sales is increasing when compared to last year or even the last 8 months of 2008. Average List Price ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007): $564,560 - $311.85 per sq.ft. Average List Price (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st - Sept. 1st): $429,849  - $233.65 per sq.ft. Bottom Line:  The average list price has fallen $134,711 or 24% Average Sales Price ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007):  $552,428 -  $306.10 per sq.ft. Average Sales Price (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st, 2008- Sept. 1st,2008):  $421,233  - $228.69 per sq.ft. Bottom Line:  The average sales price has fallen $131,195 or 24% * Since the stats I reported last month, Ave... 09/02/2008

Average Sale Price at this time, 2007: $551,100  Current average sale price: $458,081    Bottom line: The average sales price is down approximately 17 percent from last year.    Average Days on Market of Sold Homes at this time, 2007: 108    Current average days on market: 78    Bottom line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 30 days less, or are selling 28 percent faster, this year.    Total Closed Sales at this time, 2007: 1,966    Year to date, 2008: 1,543    Bottom line: There have been 423 fewer sales this year, or 22 percent fewer sales.  08/21/2008