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Joshua Suess | Re/Max of Valencia | joshua@joshuasuess.com | 661-702-4640 29019 Madrid Place, Castaic, CA OUTSTANDING VALUE ON EXECUTIVE HOME IN HILLCREST PARK! 5BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $479,900 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 3,282 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 5,026 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION OUTSTANDING VALUE ON EXECUTIVE HOME IN HILLCREST PARK! Grand entry w/soaring ceilings, upgraded Italian ceramic tile flooring, dual fireplaces, den, office & HUGE bonus room! Large, open kitchen offers center island & walk-in pantry! Formal dining area & family room! Stunning low maintenance back yard w/custom hardscape and built in BBQ w/ stone surround! FANTASTIC HOME! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Have we Hit the Bottom? By Joshua Suess         So, has the housing market finally bottomed out? This is a topic where everyone seems to have a different opinion. The media certainly doesn't help clarify the situation and tends to cause more confusion for home buyers and sellers. Let's take a look at the statistics to get an unbiased, factual point of view about our local Santa Clarita real estate market. A buyers' market is one where there are more sellers than buyers, of course, but specifically it's when there are more than six months of inventory (homes) for sale in the Multiple Listing Service. With that said, here are how many months of inventory the following price ranges have here in Santa Clarita. · $0 - $99,000 has 9.8 months of inventory (buyers' market) · $100,000 - $199,99...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
PHENOMENAL, UNBELIEVABLE, STUNNING AND SIMPLY AMAZING POOL, SPA & VIEW ESTATE! Exceptional property featured on HGTV, magazine perfect with every imaginable upgrade including over $100,000 in gorgeous hardwood flooring, 3 custom double-sided fireplaces, custom lighting, window treatments and much more! Awesome floor plan w/ one full bedroom & bathroom downstairs, enormous Bonus room & loft! The finest Gourmet Chef's kitchen w/ gleaming granite counters,travertine backsplash, Professional stainless steel appliances & built in sub-zero refrigerator! Gigantic 4 car garage! Entertainers backyard paradise offers built in BBQ w/ fridge, custom designed Iceberg Blue-water pool, spa & fountain and tropical landscaping! BY FAR THE BEST PANORAMIC - TOP OF THE WORLD VIEW IN SANTA CLARITA!!     Fo...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
*** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** Terrific home in fantastic Bridgeport location! 4 full bedrooms, hardwood, tile & carpet floors , ceiling fans, tile counters in kitchen, upgraded baseboards & crown molding, surround sound & solar powered attic fan!   *** FORECLOSURE PRICING -- MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEK! *** Terrific home in fantastic Bridgeport location! 4 full bedrooms, hardwood, tile & carpet floors , ceiling fans, tile counters in kitchen, upgraded baseboards & crown molding, surround sound & solar powered attic fan! For more details and CURRENT pricing call 661-702-4640    
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Daily Numbers New Listings:  18 Out of the new listings...  REO: 9 Short sale:  4 Active Listings: 1564 Avg. Days on Market: 107 Pending - Daily New: 19 Pending & Backup Offers-Total: 937 Avg. Days on Market: 61 January-Closed to date: 167 Avg. Days on Market: 59 February-Closed to date: 170 Avg. Days on Market: 61 Closed Escrows - Daily New:  10 YTD Closed Escrows (2009): 340 Avg. Days on Market: 68
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Mission Statement We will provide the best service possible for every client that we represent. We will never tell a client what they want to hear if it is not a reality. We will never enter into a client relationship where we know what is expected cannot be completed in good faith. We will never enter into an agreement with a seller who is unrealistic in regard to proper pricing. When hired to sell a client's home, we will always make recommendations that can assist their home's value or help reduce its marketing time even if it means telling them things that they do not want to hear. We acknowledge that we may periodically lose business because we are truthful with our clients. We will always remember that in order to have a winning relationship with our clients, we must always have ...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
  SCV Real Estate Update  Average price, this time, 2007: $561,041  Current average sale price: $444,079  Bottom line: The average sales price is down approximately 21 percent from last year.  Average days on market of sold homes, this time, 2007: 70  Current average days on market: 74  Bottom line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 4 days longer, or are selling 6 percent slower this year.  Total closed sales, this time, 2007: 2,477  Year to date, 2008: 2,291  Bottom line: There have been 186 fewer sales this year, or 8 percent fewer sales.  Important note: Since last month’s sales stats, The average sale price in the SCV has gone up by $37,581 - a 9 percent increase!  Joshua “Dr.” Suess is owner of The Focused On Your Family Team with Re/Max of Valencia 661-702-464...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Home Sales By Joshua Suess • photography by Ted Dayton         The holiday season is approaching and many homeowners are under the impression that it’s one of the worst times to sell - but in fact it’s the exact opposite! While it may be true that there will be fewer buyers looking for homes, the reality is that the quality of those buyers will be far superior. Motivated home buyers are what you will typically find during the holidays - and there is much less competition among home sellers, as most either remove their homes from the market or wait until after the holiday season. So how do you balance trying to sell your home with all of the holiday festivities? The most challenging aspect will be learning that the way you live and the way you sell are two completely different worlds. Mo...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
An open house is scheduled on Sunday, November 09, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM for a property located at 26947 Hillsborough Pkwy Unit: 40, Valencia CA Visit my website http://www.NoHassleNoRisk.com for FREE information. IMMACULATE TOWNHOME IN VALENCIA NORTHBRIDGE! Tile and carpet flooring, tile countertops in kitchen, newer fixtures & appliances, neutral carpet, blinds, mirrored wardrobe doors & fresh paint! Newer flooring in bathrooms, cozy fireplace and crown moulding throughout! Ultra private rear pavered patio with views of city lights, mountains, large trees & greenery! No rear neighbors! Attached garage w/ direct access and brand new garage door! Washer, dryer and refrigerator included! LOOKS AND FEELS BRAND NEW! For current pricing and more info, call anytime 24 hours a day for a...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Average sale price  November 2007: $551,600  Current average sale price: $406,498  Bottom Line: The average sales price is down approximately 26 percent from last year.    Average days on market  November 2007: 112  Current average days on market: 75  Bottom Line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 37 days less, or are selling 33 percent faster, this year.      Total closed sales  November 2007: 2,365  Year to date, 2008: 2,065  Bottom Line: There have been 300 fewer sales this year, or 13 percent fewer sales.
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Wall Street Drama How it Affects Local Real EstateBy Joshua Suess         Wall Street may be in New York, but most people want to know how the stock market drama will affect local real estate in Santa Clarita. Let’s take a quick look at what’s happening in our market. First of all, while most markets around the country have a rising number of homes hitting the market and skyrocketing inventory levels, we are seeing the exact opposite here in Santa Clarita. Our inventory has been decreasing steadily month after month. With that said, nearly 52 percent of the homes on the market are either foreclosures or short sales, leaving “normal sellers” in the minority. While most markets are experiencing a slow down in sales and a shortage of buyers, we are seeing increasing sales with a huge pool...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
"Curb appeal” is the good impression or feeling made when looking at a home from the curb to the front door. It is taking the best exterior feature of the house or yard and enhancing it to the fullest potential. Believe it or not, it can be one of the most important factors to home buyers and many will choose not to view the inside of a home if the outside does not look up to par. Here’s how to maximize your curb appeal: Keep landscaping neatly trimmed and maintained. Keep your grass green and replace dead spots with new sod or seed. Don’t neglect flowers, plants and trees. Trim dead stems or branches and if they aren’t looking good, replace them! You’d be surprised how far some inexpensive annuals, like petunias or impatiens, will go. Add low voltage landscape lighting. It’s an easy a...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Number of Closed Sales in SCV  Aug. 2007—Sept. 2007:     304  Number of Closed Sales in SCV  Aug. 2008—Sept. 2008:     343    Bottom Line: The number of sales is increasing when compared to last year, or even the last eight months of 2008.      Average List Price  Aug. 2007—Sept. 2007: $564,560   -or-   $311.85 per square foot  Average List Price  Aug. 2008—Sept. 2008: $429,849    -or-  $233.65 per square foot  Bottom Line: The average list price has fallen $134,711, or 24 percent. 
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
        “Curb appeal” is the good impression or feeling made when looking at a home from the curb to the front door. It is taking the best exterior feature of the house or yard and enhancing it to the fullest potential. Believe it or not, it can be one of the most important factors to home buyers and many will choose not to view the inside of a home if the outside does not look up to par. Here’s how to maximize your curb appeal: Keep landscaping neatly trimmed and maintained. Keep your grass green and replace dead spots with new sod or seed. Don’t neglect flowers, plants and trees. Trim dead stems or branches and if they aren’t looking good, replace them! You’d be surprised how far some inexpensive annuals, like petunias or impatiens, will go. Add low voltage landscape lighting. It’s a...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
  Number of Closed Sales in SCV ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007):  304 Number of Closed Sales in SCV (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st - Sept. 1st): 343 Bottom Line:  The number of sales is increasing when compared to last year or even the last 8 months of 2008. Average List Price ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007): $564,560 - $311.85 per sq.ft. Average List Price (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st - Sept. 1st): $429,849  - $233.65 per sq.ft. Bottom Line:  The average list price has fallen $134,711 or 24% Average Sales Price ( August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007):  $552,428 -  $306.10 per sq.ft. Average Sales Price (past 30 Days, Aug. 1st, 2008- Sept. 1st,2008):  $421,233  - $228.69 per sq.ft. Bottom Line:  The average sales price has fallen $131,195 or 24% * Since the stats I reported last month, Av...
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Average Sale Price at this time, 2007: $551,100  Current average sale price: $458,081    Bottom line: The average sales price is down approximately 17 percent from last year.    Average Days on Market of Sold Homes at this time, 2007: 108    Current average days on market: 78    Bottom line: Homes that have sold this year have been on the market 30 days less, or are selling 28 percent faster, this year.    Total Closed Sales at this time, 2007: 1,966    Year to date, 2008: 1,543    Bottom line: There have been 423 fewer sales this year, or 22 percent fewer sales. 
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By Castaic Real Estate, Castaic Real Estate
(RE/MAX Olson)
Homeowners are hungry for an advantage - something that can give their home an edge over the competition. According to Joshua “Dr.” Suess of Remax of Valencia, such advantages fall into one of two categories: price and condition. But for a great deal of homeowners, prices are already low enough… that leaves option two.  “Compare it to buying a car,” says Suess. “If you’re looking at two cars and they both cost $20,000 and one has all the bell and whistles, which one would you buy?”  Translation? Before you put your home on the market, make a few simple upgrades. Paint the walls. Plant some petunias. Clear some counter space.  In real estate circles, such changes are called staging. In the same way you might consider detailing your car before you slap a for-sale sign on it, staging your...
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By Lynne Pope, "Out of the Blue" solutions for perfect homes
(eXp realty, MFA,Hermosa Beach,Redondo Beach,South Bay )
There is a "short sale" for sale in Carson that has been "short changed" in the MLS photo department  Short sales are a difficult business. For everyone. I could go on and on, but agents are saying that a bank owned is easier for Realtors and the clients. What do  you think? The description-nice 4br/2ba home in carson area -this home offers four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family kitchen, lots of storage, small private backyard and more. Hey we want to see the other bathroom!   Could you put the seat down???? This is the only Photo.. what is up about that? Could we see the front of the house? Have the sellers seen this on the mls? It looks remodeled....did they have a permit?  So many questions??? Another compelling thought....banks wanted to get into the real estate business ....how do you ...
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By The Robert and Brian Team - Santa Clarita Real Estate
(Realty Executives in Santa Clarita)
We've just updated all of our Santa Clarita area pages! CLICK HERE FOR CASTAIC, CA HOMES FOR SALE! Some of the updates we've been making at TheScvAgents.com are awesome! We're always improving - trying to be the best Santa Clarita real estate website, with fresh up-to-date content. If you check out the site, you'll see what we mean by "fresh" and "up-to-date." Looking for a home in Castaic, Ca? You've found the right blog post then...take a look at this screen shot from our Castaic, Ca Homes For Sale page.... And thats only half of our Castaic page! What we've done is create excellent sources of listing information for each and every area of the Santa Clarita Valley. At each page, you'll find our tract directory, in this instance, the Castaic tract directory, which is perfect for those ...
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