Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Real Estate Professionals,What are the neighbors thinking? Have you noticed that new neighborhoods stay in tact until one of the original owners decide to move and then one after another the entire neighborhood begins to change ownership? Dani & I were original owners in the Saugus community near Saugus High School called Brock/Citation in 1980. This phenomenon happened in 1989. We then became owners of a new home in the Valencia Summit on Chiffchaff Ct. in 1989. Our community stayed in tact for several years but around 2004 one of the neighbors moved. We were the last to move in 2005 and bought a newer home here in Valencia Westridge. Thought this would be an interesting story. Are you thinking of Selling your home at this time? School is out and buyers t... 06/14/2015

A Real American Beauty Classic in Santa Clarita, CA!     Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home for sale in the community of Canyon Country in Santa Clarita, CA. Sought after neighborhood. Rare expanded floorplan, with over 2460 square feet of living space.   Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats $480,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 2,461 sqftYear Built: 1985 Location 26828 Madigan DrCanyon Country, CA 91351USA Tricia LaMotte Keller Williams VIP Properties(661) 212-2896tricia@scvhomepro.comhttp://SantaClaritaHomeMarket.com          Listed by: Keller Williams VIP Properties Our recent listings 26828 Madigan Dr Canyon Country CA 91351SCV 3 Bedroom Condo with Views Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 05/28/2015

The Roller Coaster, Feast or Famine, Real Estate Market is now wackier that the new Twisted Colossus ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain.  These latest sales numbers indicate just how hot the current market really is.  There have been 122 Homes sold in the past 30 days in the Santa Clarita Valley, currently there are 581 active listings.  The number of homes currently in escrow is 654.  It is unexplainable how interest rates remain at such low rates.  The one tool that the government has to slow down an overheated market is to raise interest rates.  It would be wise to lock in a loan as soon as possible.  Call Us if you haven't refinanced yet.  Your loan may be one that will allow you to refinance without showing income.Let's discuss the current market value of your home.  Prices have rise... 05/16/2015

I have access to the MLS and know the community that my new home will be located better than most people.  I've negotiated everything in my life and I'm really good at it.  Why do I need a Realtor? A Doctor has many years of training doesn't operate on themselves. An Attorney has been in court defending other his entire career yet hires an Attorney. A Teacher has taught for years yet attends classes and learn from other teachers. You don't know what you don't know.  First off, not all homes are entered for the public to see in the MLS.  Also, buying a home is not just finding a home and location, it is also knowing the home's history, the schools, the neighborhood concerns, the future value of your investment.  There are Title issues that may be hidden or a Mello Roos Bond that you are ... 04/28/2015

Stability has returned to the real estate market as homes continue to be listed and sold in a timely manner.  Interest Rates remain extremely low and FHA loans have lowered their PMI.  Stated Income Loans are also back.  There are many home owners that have avoided going into foreclosure as home values are now rising to levels unseen since the collapse in October of 2008.Keep in mind that approximately 10% of homes will be listed for sale during a hot real estate market and the 7 years in which the market was stagnant and you'll get a good idea of what will happen once we are truly back to a traditional real estate market.  There are many younger adults waiting for their opportunity to purchase a home and also many empty nesters that will decide to downsize.  There's also an incredible ... 04/25/2015

Dear Clients & Friends,   Daylight Savings time has begun and Spring is less than two weeks away. The rather mild Winter has started the home buying and selling season earlier than usual. Homes are selling at a brisk pace, home prices are once again on the rise even as interest rates have continued to fall.   This weeks jobs report was stronger than expected, the unemployment rate fell to 5.5%. You would think this would be great news for the Stock Market. Unfortunately stocks dropped as the strong jobs market may signal the end to the historic low interest rates. I strongly suggest, whether selling or buying a home, getting started right away. Higher interest rates hurt both sellers and buyers equally.  Home Buyers are hampered as the higher rates lower the amount of home that is affor... 03/07/2015

                         Find out what's trending in the Santa Clarita              real estate market this week now! 5 Reasons to Sign-up     All our Santa Clarita market research is real-time. What's happening right now in the market.     Get more detailed SCV real estate market information than you can find anywhere else.     Learn about price trends, supply and demand and leading indicators around the valley.     Better real estate market information helps you make your decisions with confidence!     It's FREE! Just register above. Let us know which areas in Santa Clarita you're interested in and we'll email you our Real-Time Market Report today!   All median home prices and average days on market real estate trend charts on this page are 'live'. Bookmark this page to watch the mark... 02/19/2015

What's your Santa Clarita house worth?  Thinking about upgrading or downsizing your Santa Clarita home or condo this year? Santa Clarita's real estate market is shifting again will 2015 be your year to sell? Before considering putting your home on the market the first step in the home sale process is to see what your Santa Clarita home or condo is worth. Receive your 100% FAST, ACCURATE, FREE no obligation comprehensive real estate report on the value of your Santa Clarita home or condo now. WhatsMySantaClaritaHouseWorth.com 02/04/2015

Santa Clarita, CA is not only one of the top places to live; it is also one of the best cities in the U.S. to find a job according to WalletHub.com. WalletHub recently analyzed 150 of the most populated cities across 16 key metrics, and Santa Clarita came in at 15th Best City to Find a Job for 2015.   For complete blog article:  Santa Clarita Comes in 15th Place for 2015 Best Place to Find a Job in the U.S.   If you are relocating to the Los Angeles area, consider learning more about the Santa Clarita Valley, including one of the communities of Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, or Castaic. Contact a knowledgeable real estate agent who knows the area and can provide answers to your questions about the area. 01/12/2015

Pinetree Tract homes SOLD by Ricco Sells Homes Thinking about selling your Canyon Canyon home this spring? Inventory is extremely low in the Pinetree Tract right now. We have buyers looking to move into your neighborhood, seize this moment before more homes come on the market! The Ricco Sells Homes Team has a proven track record in the Pinetree tract. Here's what the sellers of 28918 Gladiolus Drive Canyon Country, CA 91387 had to say on Zillow.com about their home selling experience with Jennifer and Gary Ricco. "We are so happy we found Gary and Jennifer to sell our house.The whole process went smoothly and we are so grateful we found them. They really exceeded our expectations through the whole process.They know their business and the market in our area. We highly recommend them and... 01/07/2015

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival    It's time to pull out your cowboy boots and 10 gallon hat, Gene Autry style cowboy shirt, and get ready for the annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.  Tickets started selling today for the April 15th to April 19th event. For 22 years the city of the community of Santa Clarita has hosted this rip roaring event to the delight of all ages. Each year, the festival attracts over 10,000 visitors from around the country and across the globe. This year the festival will cover various locations such as William S Hart Park on April 18 and 19. If you love Western Film, the real West, western singing, western clothes, western fiction...this is the place for you! And, of course, there is the food! Come along pardner, and hitch yourself up to the likes of delicious sa... 01/05/2015

JUST SOLD 29031 Flowerpark Drive Canyon Country, CA 91387! This wonderful four bedroom three bathroom Pinetree Tract home closed, December 16, 2014 in part due to our personal service, extensive marketing, our savvy negotiating skills, attention to detail and of course our amazing sellers! Another key component to this transaction was teamwork. Having a buyers agent who worked hand and hand with us, along with her buyers who were dedicated to purchasing this home. Like many other communities around California and across country, Canyon Country's real estate market has been retracting since August, with price reductions becoming the norm in this area. Combine these real estate market conditions and the shrinking qualified buyer pool, who mind you are seeing seeing these price reductions ... 12/17/2014

Dear Clients, Family, Friend and Fellow Realtors,   This is the time of year for reflection and giving praise as well as thanks.  Dani and I are grateful for having each other as well as the ability to make a living working with people that have been most enjoyable.  Our lives have been enhanced by our relationship with our clients.  It is so true "when you enjoy your work, you don't work a day in your life"  Our clients have come to us from every state and nation as well as all walks of life.  We've learned the meaning of diversity and embraced it.  Our clients have given us an education not found in books.  We've learned about ourselves as well and  appreciate the opportunity to serve the best interest of our clients.Dani & I have found:"Christmas Events in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles... 12/14/2014

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Dear Family, Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors,   Buying and selling a home during the winter and the holiday season in particular brings distinct advantages. There is less competition and both the buyers and sellers are highly motivated. Interest rates tend to be favorable during the lull due to the season, this is beneficial for both parties. There is more time for people buying and relocating to see homes. Homes show well during the festive time of year. People seem to be less pressured and more relaxed buying and selling a home during the holiday season. Loan approval process can be quicker and easier due to the slow down in transactions. Both parties benefit by saving time and being in their new homes with less pressure and are able to enjoy the process.     There are currently on... 12/01/2014

  Thanksgiving Holiday November 27, 2014 Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California Thanksgiving Song by Mary Chapin Carpenter Six Flags Magic Mountain “Holiday in the Park” November 29-January 4 Thanksgiving Day Annual Turkey Trot at College of the Canyons Miracle on 34th Street at Newhall’s Canyon Theatre Guild November 28 – December 21 Holiday Boutique at William S Hart Park November 29 – 30 Larsen’s Steakhouse Valencia at the Mall November 27 Buca Di Beppo Thanksgiving Dinner Valencia at the Mall on Open Table November 27 Lucille’s Smokehouse Valencia at the Mall Open Thanksgiving 2014 Black Angus Valencia Thanksgiving Dinner Reservation November 27 Oaks Grille Thanksgiving Brunch TPC at Valencia Golf Course November 27 Claim Jumper Stevenson Ranch Open Thanksgiving 2014 Le Ch... 11/26/2014

Dear Clients, Family & Friends, Time for our Annual "get out & buy a home while you have the advantage" Newsletter.  You see, every year at this time we do our best to get our clients looking for a home make that move between Halloween and the end of February.  This is the time of year most buyers put their home search on hold.  There are more quality, well priced listing available with less competition for these homes during the Winter months and especially during the Holidays.The real estate market didn't develop this year in the manner that was expected.  This could mean that all of this pent up buying activity might come to a head after the first of 2015.  We know for sure that interest rates are extremely low and available at or near 4%.  This part of buying a home pays dividends f... 10/26/2014

We have a system in place where those who are interested in the Santa Clarita real estate world can go to view how the market is fairing in each of the specific cities within the Santa Clarita Valley. We also have the cities of Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch and Sylmar as choices on the map interface. The data is taken from the local Boards of Realtors and is not manipulated in any way to influence a buying or selling decision. That is important when surfing the wild wild web for real estate data, information and statistics. Enjoy the option to see what the housing market looks like in the Santa Clarita Valley cities of Valencia, Canyon Country, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall, Stevenson Ranch. we have also included some of the other cities that we are active most within! 10/16/2014

Welcome to the beautiful community of Mariposa at Plum Canyon.  Located in the sunny state of California, approximately 40 miles north of Los Angeles, in the awesome city of Santa Clarita Valley.   This highly desired community was built in 2005 and 2006 making it a newer construction and offers 6 attractive floor plans consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms.  The variety of floor plans offers a diversity of options for everyones needs. There are many modern upgrades including granite counter tops, hardwood flooring, designer paint, 2 master bedroom suites for privacy and convenience. Private garages with direct access to your home for your convenience and safety, spacious backyard/patio or balcony, low HOA compared to other communities in the Santa Clarita Valley, and no mello roos.  This comp... 09/22/2014

There is no doubt that 2014 has been a disappointing year for home sales in Santa Clarita and the greater Los Angeles area. There are many reasons. The simply answer to why is prices have risen too fast over the past two years. Homes are not as affordable to as many people. Income has been stagnant while prices continue to rise. We are seeing price reductions at an alarming rate. However this has more to do with homes being listed too high originally than dropping prices. Home prices do continue to rise but at a slow pace. Home owners are now selling for reasons that have nothing or little to do with distress. There are very few foreclosures or short sales on the market to compete with. Many well qualified buyers remain on the sidelines expecting prices to drop. We are in the midst of a... 09/14/2014