Does a Counteroffer Agreement Become Separate and Supersede the Purchase Agreement? I saw this question asked by a seller in the real estate advice section of Trulia and felt I should explain this process a bit better.First it's very important to understand I am licensed in California and I'm explaining how it works to our state.In terms of the question my first reaction was neither. It most cases the counter offer is "made part of" the purchase contract. When a offer is given to a seller from a buyer they review the offer and if they do not except all terms they want to counter. The counter is to say I agree with those terms of the purchase offer except these items. Usually foremost is price.Then the buyer can except those items, saying I except all those items on the purchase contrac... 05/27/2011

Open House in Stevenson Ranch, Sunday April 3, 2011 26316 Peacock Place, Stevenson Ranch, Ca. 91381 Sunday 2-4PM For more photos of 26316 Peacock, Stevenson Ranch, Ca. 91381  Please join me today and see this beautiful house just put on the market. I would love to tell you why this home and this neighborhood would be so great to live in. Hope to see you there! 04/03/2011

Rental Listings Lead to Identity Theft Today the California Association of Realtors(CAR) sent an email letter out to Realtorsletting them know that would be renters are reporting that people are listing rentals on Craig's list to scam and commit identity theft. CAR received the information that was reported in the Smithville Herald News stating that the scammers put rentals on Craig's list offering a "to good to be true" rental offer so that they can get lots of people applying for their rental when all they truly are after is the rental application so they can steel the would be renters identity. If you are looking for a rental I would enlist the help of a Realtor of a professional property management company. Unfortunately the old saying goes....if it sounds to good to be true it usu... 03/24/2011

Santa Clarita Crime and Safety Reports Santa Clarita Valley is often voted one of the safetest city's in the United States. Santa Clarita Crime &  Safety issues or less than most areas because we are a family oriented area with people caring about our community. With that being said, crime still does happen in Santa Clarita because unfortuantely no where is perfect. I put together this post to make it easy for you to search crime and safety issues in Santa Clarita by either the city of Santa Clarita site (third), Santa Clarita Sheriff's site (second), or a site where you can type in area and get Santa Clarita crime and safety reports any where in Santa Clarita Valley just by typing in the address. (first)       Searh Homes in Santa Clarita 03/22/2011

Screamin Daily Deals in Santa Clarita, Ca.  So far I helped to raise $335.36 for Placerita Junior High School, just by finding amazing deals online? It’s crazy, but true and I think you could help!As a member of Screamin Daily Deals I’ve had access to some of the hottest and most exciting deals on spas, restaurants, events, and more in my area. But, the best part is that every time I buy and save, my daughter's school gets rewarded.By signing up through this e-mail today not only can you get in on the money-saving action, but Screamin Daily Deals will automatically give $2.00 to Placerita Junior High School. Start the never-ending cycle of giving and saving now by simply clicking the button below. Placerita Junior Highschool and your wallet are sure to thank you.Click here to get starte... 01/25/2011

What to look for while touring a home at an Open House There are many things to consider when touring a home when you first arrive at an Open House. Some things you can tell even before you enter the home. I guess it depends on how you came across this Open House to begin with. If you found the property on the Internet like Realtor.com then you may be unfamiliar with the location. The most important thing to remember is location, location, location. While driving to the Open House make sure you are observing the neighborhood. You can always make cosmetic changes to home but you can't pick it up and move it. (or at least why would you want to). If you are following signs you probably are familiar with the area and the neighborhood. I would always take though of the neighbors on either si... 09/14/2010

Happy Father's Day I would personally like to say "Happy Father's Day" to all the fathers in the world and the ones who may not have children but act as a father in a child's heart.  Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of a "father's day" in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd's mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.  It took many years to make the holiday official. Where Mo... 06/20/2010