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Should I buy a Home Now?
February 20th, 2012 // filed under: Buyer Tips
Buyers are sometimes reluctant to make a purchase in a market such as this one. I've been a Realtor in the Santa Clarita Valley and Valencia area, since 1993 and I've watched the market go from a low market, to a transitional market, to a high market, and now back down to a low/transitional market. It's an opportunity that won't last forever, and with interest rates still at all time lows, it's really quite an ideal time to buy a home. The......Continue Reading!
Building dreams in Santa Clarita
January 9th, 2012 // filed under: Buyer Tips, Community Information
When you're looking for new beginnings, and building dreams, consider coming to Santa Clarita. That's what Gabriel set out to do nine years ago, in January 2003. I was the Realtor he called to help him find a dream home, yet instead, a year and a half later, we were married on the beautiful Hawaiian Island of Maui. It was a first marriage for both of us, and on June 20, 2004, on the sand of the Polo Beach Wailea, we became one. "Walking on the......Continue Reading!
Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2012 // filed under: Buyer Tips, Community Information, Home Improvement
With a New Year ahead, comes resolutions, hopes and dreams. A fresh start if you will. I am resolved to making every moment count, giving 100% to my real estate business, clients, family and friends. If we treat everyday, like New Years Day, we can keep our enthusiasm high, and get up with renewed purposed every morning. When a client called me today, to ask if it is a good time to buy real estate in Santa Clarita, I said "yes, it's a great......Continue Reading!
Santa In Santa Clarita!
December 25th, 2011 // filed under: Community Information
Now I know not everyone believes in Santa Claus, but I am here to tell you, when I arrived home last night, SANTA was in my driveway!!!!! This wasn't a dream, I assure you, as Gabe saw him too :) We had been running around Valencia, doing all of those last minute errands, and sure enough, when we got home, there he was, right before our eyes! You all know I'm an honest, ethical Realtor, and I assure you, I'm being honest about......Continue Reading!
From our Hearts, to Yours
December 13th, 2011 // filed under: Community Information
It's that time of year, when we reflect on all of those who have touched our lives. We had a lot of fun at the office this weekend, as Santa paid a visit to Santa Clarita....(his hometown)!!!! All City Home Inspection at 661.510.7779 (aka, my Husband Gabe), donated a beautiful Douglas Fir Christmas Tree, and proceeds went to the great kids at Valencia High School. We also contributed to food drives, toys for tots, as well as raising over $1200 for Muscular Dystrophy (thank you......Continue Reading!
Understanding Short Sales
December 4th, 2011 // filed under: Buyer Tips
Understanding short sales, from a buyer's perspective, and a seller's perspective, can be very complicated, yet very similar. The most important thing to consider initially is, the "bank", more often than not, hasn't approved the agreed upon price yet. Unlike a bank owned REO, or foreclosure, that is ready to be sold at the advertised price, a short sale has been listed in a way that typically entices a buyer to submit an offer, and then the bank is contacted, and the......Continue Reading!
On The Market? Consider Having a Home Inspection Performed “before” Selling your Home
November 27th, 2011 // filed under: Buyer Tips, Seller Tips
Many homeowners list their home before considering having a complete home inspection performed. In many cases, the items you overlook, or have come to live with, may be of a bigger concern to a potential purchaser. Things a homeowner may take for granted, can be a potential problem for a buyer. Maybe your buyer will be a single person, busy schedule, and fixing many "little" items, can become a burden. The small items bundled up, may become enough of the big picture, to......Continue Reading!
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives
November 20th, 2011 // filed under: Buyer Tips, Community Information, Home Improvement, Seller Tips
A recently passed law requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors be installed when transferring ownership of your home. While your Real Estate professional will guide you through the new California Laws, many homeowners that are not selling their homes, need also be in compliance with the new safety laws. The only sure bet in knowing if your home is releasing potentially harmful Carbon Monoxide into your home, is to install (CO), Carbon Monoxide detectors on each floor, and outside all areas you may sleep in. They're easy......Continue Reading!
10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
November 13th, 2011 // filed under: Buyer Tips
|Searching for a home in the Valencia/Santa Clarita area? |Many will benefit from reading these tips from the NAR, National Association of Realtors, so I thought I'd share them with you... Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live......Continue Reading!
Hire A CDPE Specialist To Handle The Short Sale Of Your Home
November 6th, 2011 // filed under: Buyer Tips, Seller Tips
Many homeowners don't know where to begin, when considering selling their home in a short sale situation. Quite often, the homeowner may feel the need to hire an Attorney, which may not be necessary. The CDPE Specialist, is a Real Estate Professional, that has taken the time to become a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and understands the process and proceedure of the short sale a home. The short sale occurs when a homeowner owes more on their loan, then the current......Continue Reading!
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