2014 has been a disappointing year for homes sales thus far.  The reasons that seem obvious to us include a slower than expect economic recovery, lack of quality jobs, stagnant wages and the enormous rise in prices over the past two years.  Take a look at the sale in Santa Clarita, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Castaic, Newhall and Canyon Country comparing the time period between January first 2014 until August tenth 2014 as compared to the same time period in 2013                                   Active     Pending     Sold 2014        Sold Same Period 2013Santa Clarita          725          570              1,823                               2,150Valencia                  225          167                 542                                  642Stevenson Ranch    39             ... 08/10/2014

Happy Labor Day History of Labor Day "Video"  September 1, 2014 Presented by Your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia List or Sell a home & Refer a Friend 661-510-7975 Valencia, Ca.  Six Flags Magic Mountain Valencia, Ca. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Santa Paula Labor Day Parade September 1, 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals Labor Day September 1, 2014 L A "Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival" August 30 - September 1, 2014 Los Angeles "Made in America Music Festival" L. A. Grand Park August 30 - 31, 2014   Los Angeles "L A Times The Taste" August 29 - 31, 2014 L. A. Ahmason Theater presents "We Will Rock You" Labor Day Weekend 2014 Hollywood "Cinecon 50 Classic Film Festival" August 28 - September 1, 2014 Venice Beach "Muscle Beach Champi... 08/08/2014

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 Santa Clarita? I knew for sure that California Institute of the Arts was in Santa Clarita.  Then I saw the sign off Interstate 5 near the campus which says “Welcome to Valencia.” What?!  I thought it was Santa Clarita!  On the other side of town, the sign says “Welcome to Santa Clarita,” but the nearby library is named Newhall Library.  What’s going on?  Why so many names? Well, I finally figured it all out.  Here's the scoop:  Santa Clarita was incorporated in 1987 and combined the communities of ... 07/17/2014

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, America the Beautiful, Home of the Brave & Land of the Free!Dani & I have found Fireworks Shows, Parades & 4th of July Events in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & California"Like" Facebook Page "Bring Back 4th of July Fireworks to Six Flags Magic Mountain" Let's do it!We are available to help List & Sell you home, call us at 661-510-7975  Your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis * RE/MAX of Valenciawww.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com 661-510-7975 07/01/2014

The Santa Clarita Valley encompasses six areas which include the City of Santa Clarita and surrounding unincorporated areas.  These six areas are called Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Canyon Country and Newhall.There are currently 679 active listings in all of the Santa Clarita Valley.  Home prices have risen dramatically in the past two years.  The rising prices have allow many home owners to finally gain equity and thus be able to sell at a profit and move to another home or community.There were 1502 homes sold in the entire Santa Clarita Valley from May 1 to September 30, 2013.  The inventory of homes was extremely low and a large percentage of homes were garnering multiple offer.  The lack of inventory limited sales to only 300 per month.There has been low demand for ho... 06/19/2014

Presented by Tony & Dani Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia Father's Day June 15, 2014  Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California  Weather Forecast for Santa Clarita on Father's Day June 15, 2014  Father's Day Brunch in Valencia:  Oaks Grille TPC at Valencia Westridge  BJ's Brewhouse Valencia at Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall  Salt Creek Grille at Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall  Buca Di Beppo at Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall   Open Table Father's Day Reservations for Valencia, Ca.  Le Chene French Cuisine in Agua Dulce  Father's Day Brunch Southern California:  Oddssey Restaurant in Granada Hills  Morton's Steakhouse Beverly Hills  "Dine with Dad" Open Table Reservations in Southern California!  Father's Day Events:  Fillmore & Western Father's Day Lunch Trains 11AM & 3 P... 06/13/2014

  Top REMAX of Santa Clarita Listing and Selling real estate agents   Valencia Real Estate and Stevenson Ranch market updates Posted: 06 Jun 2014 05:39 AM PDT We have covered our other Santa Clarita Valley market and real estate housing reports on our Santa Clarita Housing Market dot com and on Santa Clarita Real Estate Market dot com. See the reports for Castaic and Canyon Country View the Reports for Newhall and Acton We have broken up our reports by every couple […] The post Valencia Real Estate and Stevenson Ranch market updates appeared first on Top REMAX of Santa Clarita Listing and Selling real estate agents - We are Local Agents not home syndicators.            06/09/2014

4th of July Fireworks Show & Events 2014 Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California "Like" to Bring Back "4th of July Fireworks" Six Flags Magic Mountain  Santa Clarita "4th of July Parade 2014" Old Town Newhall Castaic Lake "4th of July 2014" Music & Fireworks Show 5PM Valencia & SFV "Open Table Dinner Reservations" 4th of July 2014 Acton "4th of July Parade 2014" Rock & Roll Acton Style Hollywood Bowl "Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers" & Fireworks 2014 La Crescenta, Ca. "Crescenta Valley Fireworks" 4th of July 2014Pasadena at the Rose Bowl "AmericaFest" 4th of July 2014 Burbank at the Starlight Bowl "July 4th Independence Day Celebration" July 4, 2014 Moorpark "3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza"  Simi Valley Free "4th of July Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza" Simi Valle... 05/18/2014

Memorial Day is May 26, 2014 Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project West Los Angeles "Walk for Warriors" May 26, 2014 Friends of Hart Park Newhall "National Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony" May 15, 2014 Santa Clarita Annual Memorial Day Service Veterans & POWS at Eternal Valley in Newhall Campgrounds "First Come First Served" in California for Memorial Day Weekend 2014 Parks Opened in California for Memorial Day Weekend 2014 Spring Hikes in California Open Memorial Day Weekend 2014 Whitewater Rafting in California Memorial Day Weekend Six Flags Magic Mountain Open Memorial Day Weekend 2014 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Opening May 24, 2014 Memorial Day Weekend! Valencia "Paseo Tennis Club Memorial Day BBQ" May 26, 2014 Mountasia in Sa... 05/16/2014

Controversial FHA payoff rule to end   Kenneth R. Harney       WASHINGTON — Can you be charged interest on your mortgage even after you've fully paid it off? Can the meter keep running when you owe the bank nothing — your principal balance is zero? Surprise! Much to the chagrin of large numbers of home sellers and refinancers, the answer for years has been yes. If your loan was insured by the Federal Housing Administration and you paid it off before maturity, at closing you'd be expected to cough up a full month's interest, no matter what day of the month you actually settled. Even if you closed on March 2, for instance, you'd be charged interest by your loan servicer through March 31, potentially adding hundreds of dollars to your costs in the transaction. The FHA's practice has been u... 05/14/2014

Amgen Tour of California May 11 - 18, 2014  Santa Clarita Host City May 16, 2014  Phase 6 Santa Clarita to Mountain High May 16, 2014  Phase 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena May 17, 2014 Santa Clarita Traffic & Road Closures During the Amgen Tour of California 2014  Amgen Tour of California Breakaway Mile Registration  Facebook Page for Amgen Tour of California  Host Cities for the Amgen Tour of California 2014  Tour Tracker & Apps for Amgen Tour of California 2014  SteepHill.TV Bike Travelogue for Amgen Tour of California 2014  8 Stages & Host Cities Amgen Tour of California 2014  There are 15 Men's Teams in this years Amgen Tour of California 2014  2 Days of Women's Races May 11 Sacramento & May 12 Folsom  Jersey Classification for the Amgen Tour of California 2014  Shop Amgen Tour of Cali... 05/07/2014

Dear Family, Friends, Clients & Fellow Realtors, Happy Mother's Day May 11, 2014 Flowers for Mother's Day at Claire's Flowers Valencia, Ca.  Flowers for Mother's Day at Bloomies Florist Newhall, ca. Blooming Affairs Same Day Delivery Mother's Day all  of Santa Clarita, Ca. Flowers for Mother's Day from "FTD Florists" Flower Specials for Mother's Day at "ProFlowers.com" Mother's Day Gift Ideas from "Tiffany & Co" Mommy & Me Photo Contest "A Celebration of Mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley Pinterest "Submit your Mother's Day Board" Six Flags Magic Mountain "Crowd Tracker" Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Mother's Day 2014 Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Tickets on Mother's Day Arcadia "Santa Anita Park Mother's Day Brunch" May 11, 2014 The Book of... 05/06/2014

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Santa Clarita INSTANT Home Valuations Things in life can sometimes change quickly!  Whether it's a pending job offer out of state...Or the news of a new child on the way...or perhaps you know that the time to move up to larger home in Valencia or Santa Clarita is NOW! It is far easier in this market to make a move up, and sell your current home, especially if your current home is at a price point where more buyers are looking. There are many reasons for making a move, and more reasons for simply wanting to know the current value of your present home. Click to easily -->>  obtain an INSTANT Home Evaluation   04/22/2014

Dani & Tony Lewis Wish You a Happy Easter!     On the Third Day He Rose From the Dead "Rejoice!" "Passover SCV"   Easter Sunday April 20, 2014 "The Easter Story" on The Children's Chapel Good Friday Services 12, 2, 4, 6PM at College of the Canyons April 18, 2014 Easter Sunday Breakfast 8 AM Service 9 AM College of the Canyons April 20, 2014 Valencia Town Center Mall "Pictures with the Easter Bunny" Now - April 19, 2014 Pictures with the Easter Bunny at the Valencia Town Center Mall "Fast Pass" Stevenson Ranch, Ca. at Rioux Park "Easter Egg Hunt" March 28th Eggstravganza at Saugus Central Park April 19, 2014 5th Annual Splash & Dash Easter Egg Hunt Santa Clarita Aquatic Center April 19, 2014 "Easter Eggventure" at Bethlehem SCV April 19, 2014 EASTER BRUNCH Easter Brunch at The Paseo Clu... 04/17/2014

Good news for Realtors, lenders and condominium unit owners who’ve been frustrated by FHA’s prohibition of “spot loans” in developments that haven’t obtained certification: The agency is now seriously exploring how to relax its ban and bring them back. Officials are mum on the details and timing, but they confirmed to me on Friday that reviving this key financing option is now under active study. The main reason: FHA is under growing political and trade group pressure — NAR and the Community Associations Institute especially — to do so. Source - Inman News - Ken Harney - Contributer.   This would be a major benefit to both first time buyers and condo/town home owners.  A large percentage of first time buyers are only qualified for a price range that will allow them to buy a condo or tow... 04/14/2014

Top REMAX of Santa Clarita Listing and Selling real estate agents   What is the difference between a sellers and a buyers real estate market Posted: 10 Apr 2014 03:09 PM PDT Single Family Homes in Valencia and SCV reports During our latest Real estate market updates for the Valencia and Santa Clarita Valley cities, we have found that the issues related to inventory are still coming to the surface from time to time. SantaClaritaHousingMarket.com There is being just enough inventory added, that is priced right, in […] The post What is the difference between a sellers and a buyers real estate market appeared first on Top REMAX of Santa Clarita Listing and Selling real estate agents - We are Local Agents not home syndicators. 04/10/2014

California Association of Realtors posted this chart showing how sellers decided which offer to accept in a multiple offer scenario: We're experts at listing, selling & multiple offers, Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia  www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com 661-510-7974 04/07/2014

Hello, Homes are selling at a fast pace, prices are on the rise & home owners now owe more than their home's are worth in most cases.  You have always trusted us with your real estate needs.  We work hard for our clients selling a home to help sell quickly at top dollar with little or no hassle.All of our listings receive a personal Website & personal Virtual Tour.  They are promoted on hundreds of websites, emailed to local Realtors & sent to thousands of potential home buyers that may want to purchase your home.  Please continue to refer us to those you know looking to sell or buy a home.  We can't get better advertisement then yours!New Town Home Listing within walking distance of Valencia High Schoolhttp://www.24154arrowheadct.z57websites.com/ Single Property Website http://www.tour... 04/06/2014

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors,The seasonal lull has created an increase of active listings throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.  Our inventory has grown to 525, much higher than the lows of a year ago but well below the 1,600 that once existed.  Homes are staying on the market longer than last year, considering that prices have risen about 15% this is quite understandable.  Our weather has been incredibly beautiful so I am anticipating an increase in buyer activity every week for the next 8 months.  We are at that time of year that home buyers should find a home before the rush and home owners should prepare their homes in order to list during the peak selling season.  Dani & I work on your schedule so let us know when you would like to get together.  We are reachable througho... 03/18/2014