Beginning in 1994 the City of Santa Clarita created the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival as a way to embrace it's Western History.  This Cowboy Poets and Music Festival has gone on every year since 1994 until a three year hiatus from 2020, 2021 and 2022 due to the Covid restrictions and concerns.Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival 2023 is back with Free Admission and being held at the famous William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall.  There is an expectation of being attended by over 10,000 global visitors.  Entertainment includes lectures and performances on multiple stages by famous poets, authors, instructors, musical acts, and dancers in fields including Western, Bluegrass, Americana, Spoken Word, folk, Native American, and Mexican American traditions. Guests participate in cowboy and cowgirl... 04/05/2023

1. We all go on vacation to get away from it all and have a great time, but I want to know, what vacation day was your worst?We went to Pismo Beach this year and for the first time ever it was a trip we couldn’t get home from fast enough.  My wife loves Pismo Beach, me, not so much.  My wife began feeling ill on the first night of the trip and by the last night se was ready to be hospitalized.  We made it home and neither of us could do much for the next three weeks.2. What would be your bucket list vacation or, if you have already taken it, tell us about it?My perfect vacation and it’s on my bucket list is to go to France and attend The French Open and then go to England and attend Wimbledon.  What a phenomenal way to see Europe. If your ActiveRain friends were to visit you, would you ... 08/12/2022

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,​​We have just listed a wonderful three-bedroom house with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom in the man-made lake community of Valencia Bridgeport.  This masterpiece is a former model with unique bells and whistles such as built-in entertainment center, intercom, and other spectacular upgrades.  There are no rear neighbors and a private backyard.  The house is price $25,000 below a matching model that sold three months ago.  Call us for more information or to visit the property.  This incredible house is located in a Private Gated Community.Take a Virtual Tour of 26990 Colonial Lane, Valencia, Ca., 91355Inflation has reached a forty year high at 9.1%.  There is fear of recession in the near future.  High inflation rates, rising interest rates as well as tr... 07/19/2022

We have just listed a wonderful three bedroom single family house in an incredible gated community.  The house is a part of the Valencia Bridgeport man-made lake community.  This community is called "The Colony"  The home boasts a downstairs bedroom with a full bathroom downstairs as well.  There are two master bedroom suites upstairs with both having a private bathroom within the bedroom.  There is a private backyard with no rear neighbors.  The community offers a spacious clubhouse, incredible pool and spa and there is a boat dock with boats that residents may use.  There is no added fee for a Mello Roos.Take a Virtual Tour of 26990 Colonial Lane, Valencia, Ca., 91355Would you like more information about this home or meet to see this and other homes call or text Tony & Dani Lewis with... 07/07/2022

Dear Friends, Family & Clients,We have just listed a wonderful house in the Gated Community of The Colony which is a part of the man-made lake community of Valencia Bridgport.  This incredible 3-Bedroom House has 3-Full Bathrooms with a Bedroom and Full Bathroom Downstairs.  The house is immaculate and has a gourmet kitchen and 3-Sided Fireplace.  There are several built-in cabinets and entertainment center and a Kitchen Island.  The Backyard boasts a sensational Waterfall and wrap-around yard.  There are no rear neighbors.  The two upstairs bedroom both have a private bathroom inside of them.  The house is located at the end of the cul-de-sac and has a 2-car direct access garage along with room to park two cars.  This gated community is a part of the man-made lake community of Valencia... 07/02/2022

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,What a difference a year makes!  2021 has seen our nation begin the gradual return to a normal life.  This is most noticeable by the amount of Labor Day Weekend Events that are available to us here in Southern California.  Take a look at this Events Page we have created for you and make reservations and plans early.  Labor Day 2021 is going to be by far the most anticipate end of Summer Celebration in a very long time.Labor Day Weekend Events 2021 in Southern California Have you heard of FivePoint Valencia?  The community is located one mile past Six Flags Magic Mountain on Magic Mountain Parkway.  There are already 18 Communities and 5 Builders that either have models open or will in the near future.  The community is going to be the most attractive ever ... 08/26/2021

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,The community formerly known as Newhall Ranch is now called FivePoint Valencia.  The community was also known as Net Zero Newhall too. There are going to eight unique neighborhoods including Entrada North, Entrada South, Homestead North, Homestead South, Legacy Village, Landmark Village, Mission Village, and Potrero Valley.The community will eventually consist of 21,500 homes and will be completed in fifteen to twenty years.  Homes will have Solar, with energy efficient construction as well as high tech interiors.  The community will have electric vehicle charging stations.  There are plans for seven schools including five elementary schools in the community.  The community will include Neighborhood Electric Vehicles kind of like a golf cart.  Here’s a Sum... 08/16/2021

A Realtor works for Free right up to the time there is a successful closing of the sale of the home.  Time, knowledge, training, laws, property and community information as well as calls, text, emails are all exchanged with their clients for free. Many professional Realtors feel that the best solution is a Buyers Broker Agreement that requires a client to work with them for the length of the binding agreement.  There is a reason that I have never used this agreement in my thirty-five-year career.  The reason is that I put myself in the client's shoes.  Let's say I moving to New York City form Los Angeles, California.  I have no clue as to the best neighborhoods, schools, safety, future investment and I find a Realtor to represent me on a purchase.  Let's say that I do sign a Buyer Broke... 07/21/2021

​​ Friends, Family & Clients,We haven't faced a real estate market like the current on in the Spring & Summer of 2021 since 2004, 2005 & 2006.  In 2004 price raised by 24 %, 2005 22 % and 2006 18 %.  Following these increases prices plummeted by 45-50 %.  The lending conditions are much different at this time as most homeowners are well qualified and have a large amount of equity in their homes.  The "Liar Loan" have virtually disappeared and lenders have been much more diligent about qualifying their customers.  People also have a much higher down payment in most circumstances.  This being said, prices can still crash overnight once homeowners flood the market and there becomes more homes for sale than buyers willing to pay the price for them.  Another factor is the Eviction Moratorium... 06/30/2021

Happy Labor Day,We hope your family and friends are staying healthy and safe. Our family is doing well and enjoying the fruits of our labor.We have taken another exceptional new listing in Valencia. This 4-bedroom home has an additional room that can be used as an office or piano room. There is a downstairs full bathroom and bedroom. The home has a spacious open floor-plan with a vaulted ceiling. There's a three car garage. The professionally landscaped front and backyard boast a waterfall and the most incredible 180 degree view. We are proud to give you, our clients and friends, the first opportunity to see this 2003 built home before the general public. It is our way of showing you that we bring you more than just our friendship. We aim to earn your trust and future business.Take a Vi... 09/07/2020

​​Happy Labor Day, What a sad year for all of us. We have been forced to live life as if we were a third world nation. Masks, home-bound, no indoor eating at restaurants, small businesses going bankrupt, many businesses hanging on by a thread, hospitalizations and loss of life is hurting our American Spirit. The Stock Market and Real Estate Market remain strong.Labor Day Weekend, just like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day & Easter will not be as enjoyable of events as we usually enjoy. We, as Americans, will keep our eyes on the future knowing that better days are ahead of us. Labor Day Weekend allows Buyers that are usually working an opportunity to see homes. Would you like to meet with us to discuss getting your home onto the market before the end of Summer? Traditionally the... 09/02/2020

Homes are selling briskly so learning about a listing before it reaches the market is a plus for many looking for a new home.  Summit Real Estate Group has an incredible 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom plus Office on an enormous corner lot coming onto the market.  This incredibly beautiful home has new flooring, freshly painted, vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen, newer plumbing and windows a fireplace and fan lamps.  It is priced to sell quickly at $550,000Take a Virtual Tour & 3D Walk Through by "Clicking here"Call Us for more details or to set up a day and time to meet.Presented by your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis & Paul & Tracy DinkelSummit Real Estate Group Call Tony at 661-510-7975 or Paul at 661-510-3042 08/27/2020

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 approach the holiday season. The days on market is currently only 35 days in Los Angeles County. It was 79 days one year ago.There doesn’t appear to be a realistic fear of foreclosures or short sales anytime soon. Statistics show that ... 08/21/2020

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,​​ We are now in a recession and the hope is for a V-Shaped Recovery.  This means that the economy goes down sharply and bounces back just as sharply.  This is not a time to act out of fear but it is also a time to protect ourselves should things end up worse than hoped for or expected.  Home ownership is highly desirable.  There is no need to panic unless you are not able to make payments over the next six to eight months should you lose income or ability to pay your mortgage.  This might be a time to consider selling an investment property or even your primary residence should there be any financial difficulty possible in the near future. Check with your lender, attorney or CPA regarding a three month mortgage moratorium for government loans such as FHA,... 03/31/2020

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 news of the quality of our schools spread across the state.We are best known for being the host of Six Flags Magic Mountain which also offers Hurricane Harbor Waterpark. We benefit from having three major golf courses and hosting the Nissan O... 03/23/2020

Inventory is Weak at Best but the home sellers in the Santa Clarita Valley are happy! 02/25/2020

Dear Friends, Family and Clients,  Every year bring joy as well has heartache. We lost my brother to Agent Orange from the Vietnam War. He was only 69 and had everything in life to look forward to. We know you have had your own family issues. Life goes on and we need to remember that we need to stay strong for those that love us and depend on our love in return. Here's hoping that the New Year of 2020 brings you joy, happiness, prosperity and all of the good things that you deserve.We have created this New Year's Eve & New Years Day Events Page for your enjoyment.   Dani & I would like to make an Announcement. We are now Partners in the Summit Real Estate Group. Our new offices are located in Valencia Westridge and Orange County Aliso Viejo, Laguna Nigel and Laguna Beach. You are encour... 12/30/2019

​​Dear Family, Friends & Clients, Brand New Town-homes in Valencia. The Grand Opening is on Saturday, August, 24th. Interested? Give us a call to get you on the Priority List. There are several models ranging from 1,355 - 1,602 square feet with prices starting in the mid-$400,000's Would you like to see our New Listing in the Newest Lennar Community of Valencia West Creek?Check out this Incredible 4-Bedroom plus Loft Townhouse with a Bedroom & Full Bathroom Downstairs. Take a Virtual Tour, Let us know if you would like to see it!  End of Summer Fun on Labor Day Weekend Call, Text & Email us to discuss the value of your home and decide whether listing your home at this time makes sense to you. Are you looking to purchase a home? Let us know about the homes you would like to see such as: ... 08/17/2019

Family, Friends, Clients and all,The stock market remains on fire while the real estate market seems to have run out of gas. Home prices have levelled off and price reductions are running rampant. The Santa Clarita Valley is made up of six areas which include Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Castaic, Newhall and Canyon Country. The entire valley currently has 635 active listings of which is made up of 475 single family homes. Only 22 of these single-family homes are price below $500,000. Valencia has one single family home and Stevenson Ranch none priced below $500,000. The highest price home in our valley is located in the Valencia Westridge community and it is price at $4,000,000.This month we are going to key on the Creekside community. The community is one of the newest and best l... 07/29/2019

America, "Land of the Free & Home of the Brave" The sacrifices made by Revolutionary Freedom Fighters, Civil War Heroes, The Greatest Generation, Vietnam Vets & Soldiers ever since is beyond comprehension.  Giving up youth, future and an opportunity to grow old to preserve Freedom for the future Americans is something that can never be fully appreciated.  Freedom is not guaranteed.  The world can easily go back to the days of Kings, Dictators, Emperors & Czars.  Terrorism is a major threat but even more dangerous is complacency.  Believing that Freedom is to be expected rather than something that needs to be affirmed daily can cause it to be lost.  That is why we have Fireworks every 4th of July.  We need to celebrate the sacrifices and show our appreciation.  We celebrate to honor thos... 07/02/2019