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Valencia, CA Real Estate News

By Connor T. MacIvor, 661.400.1720
(RE/MAX Gateway)
I did a huge explanatory post on the short sale process and requirements, rules and how The Paris911 Team at REMAX of Valencia have been successful in their negotiation and performance. One thing is for certain and needs to be reiterated here on Active Rain - We do not charge up front or the "Human Seller" for any part of the short sale process - even it it does not work out and if their Bank refuses to let the process go through. The Seller (non-human Bank) pays the fee for which we negotiate. (period folks)  Even if they whittle that down to nothing - we still perform and get it done for our clients. (only happened once - but that is the way it goes).  The more important thing is you getting done what you want with regard to your Short Sale. So, don't get distracted by the fast talkin...
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By Connor T. MacIvor, 661.400.1720
(RE/MAX Gateway)
What options do you have?  Where do you go?  What are your guarantee's that the information that you are getting on the "box" is correct, updated and accurate? A little about Real Estate Listings - In Southern California - there are more than a dozen Boards of Realtors - each boards governs their members and to list and sell real estate you need to be several things: A Licensed Agent (passing the state Real Estate exam paves this path) A Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) A Member of the California Association of Realtors (CAR) A Member of your local Board of Realtors You must be Bald I am thinking the last requirement might be something that I secretly wish... So, there are rules built into these memberships governing the way an agent enters a listing into the Multipl...
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By Connor T. MacIvor, 661.400.1720
(RE/MAX Gateway)
What do you mean you have not contacted a Relocation Specialist with regard to your move to Valencia CA? Well if you are reading this post - you just have. We specialize in Relocating to Valencia CA - you will be surprised on how far we can carry the ball.  If you are just starting to think about coming to Southern California and have not considered the implications of needing to sell your home where you currently are - getting the kids placed - finding other types of necessary outlets locally - then just call us at REMAX and The Paris911 Team and let us run the entire show for you. We will find you a qualified agent where ever you are in the World.  We will have them sell your home - we will make sure they are under referral contract with us and cinch up the loose ends.  We will get y...
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By Jason Renno & Keith Renno
(Wintrust Mortgage)
The Renno Lending Team .info@rennolending.com(661) 290-3333 x254www.RennoLending.com         Mortgage Interest Rates* Rates as of Thursday, 12th March, 2009:   Conforming APR Payment per$1,000 Jumbo APR Payment per$1,000 30 Year Fixed Conventional 4.75% 4.916% $5.22 5.125% 5.301% $5.44 30 Year Fixed FHA 5% 5.169% $5.37 5.75% 5.933% $5.84 *Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower's eligibility. We sent out this information regarding the NEW $8,000 tax credit for First Time Homebuyers a couple of weeks ago and have fielded many questions so we are sending it again. To clarify dates see below:OLD- Homes Purchased between 1/1/2008 and 12/31/2008 are eligible for the $7,500 tax credit which is essentially a interest free loan that has to be repaid over 15 years.NE...
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By Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
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 Colleen Craig, The Mortgage Ninja
(Southern California Mortgage Professional)
President Obama unveiled his plan to help stabilize the housing market and keep millions of borrowers in their homes.The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan includes two initiatives to help struggling homeowners. One is a refinancing program for homeowners with less than 20% equity in their homes, or who owe more than their home is worth. The second program attempts to lower monthly payments for homeowners at risk of losing their home. In addition, the plan includes a third initiative to support low mortgage rates by strengthening confidence in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Many of the plan's details are still being worked out and will not be announced until March 4, here is an overview of the plan's main components.Refinancing Initiative Under current rules, those families who own ...
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By Jason Renno & Keith Renno
(Wintrust Mortgage)
      Rates have dropped again and the roller coaster ride continues. This will most likely be the trend as the year goes on with Stock and Bond Markets as volatile as ever. Guideline UpdateFannie Mae revised their guidelines to allow legitimate seasoned investors to purchase up to 10 properties. The previous limit was 4 properties financed. This comes with strict reserve requirements and all rental income must be documented via tax returns. Call or email us for complete qualifying details. Homepath Program Effective Monday, February 9, 2009, Pacific Funding Mortgage Division is pleased to announce the Fannie Mae HomePath Program. The Fannie Mae HomePath Program is specifically for borrowers purchasing a real estate owned (REO) property directly from Fannie Mae. It includes standard fi...
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By Jennifer Ricco, CDPE, PSC, e-PRO, Retired LAPD
(Keller Williams VIP Properties)
  Here is the latest scam that is going on which was brought to our attention by our clients as well as at our recent Keller Williams Office meeting. Private companies are trying to take advantage of homeowners who are upside down on their property values. Homeowners have been receiving a notice in the mail stating that they need to pay anywhere between $100-$200 to apply for a property tax reduction. The letter also goes on to say that there is an imposed  timeline in which you have to file with their company before They charge a late fee. There are various companies that are crawling out of the woodwork to scam homeowners into thinking they must respond to these letters. I am here to get the word out to you . There are no fees associated with applying for a property tax reduction thro...
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By Jennifer Ricco, CDPE, PSC, e-PRO, Retired LAPD
(Keller Williams VIP Properties)
Santa Clarita Short Sales & Bank Owned Properties. As your Santa Clarita Real Estate Specialist I am here to provide you with the most current short sale and bank owned property statistics in the Santa Clarita.  As of today's date February 3, 2009 here is the current average list price and days on market for Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Castaic.                                                                                                                                                                        ACTIVE BANK OWNED LISTINGS IN STEVENSON RANCH FEBRUAURY 3, 2009:   There are 6 single family homes sale. Average List Price: $549,850          Days on Market: 75 From 1/10/2000 - 02/03/2009 there were 3 homes sold, the average sale price was $575...
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By Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo
(Summit Real Estate Group)
It is January 15, 2009 less than a week before the new administration is sworn in.  All Americans are looking for a brighter tomorrow.  Not since Reagan and Kennedy before him has this nation been amped up with the kind of hope that President Obama is generating! This is the reason that buying a home early in 2009 is crucial for those able to qualify.  The biggest mistake that buyers in Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country and all communities in the Santa Clarita Valley will make this year is waiting.  Waiting for prices to drop or interest rates to drop has prolonged our real estate recovery.  What ultimately will happen is when buyers decide to buy unfortunately for some reason everyone jumps in at the same time.  Bidding wars begin and once again no one...
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By Jennifer Ricco, CDPE, PSC, e-PRO, Retired LAPD
(Keller Williams VIP Properties)
Santa Clarita Short Sales & Bank Owned Properties. As your Santa Clarita Real Estate Specialist I am here to provide you with the most current short sale and bank owned property statistics in the Santa Clarita.  As of today's date January 10, 2009 here is the current average list price and days on market for Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Castaic.                                                                                                     ACTIVE BANK OWNED LISTINGS IN STEVENSON RANCH JANUARY 10, 2009:   There are 10 single family homes sale. Average List Price: $535,800          Days on Market: 32 From 12/13/2008 - 01/10/2009 there were 5 homes sold, the average sale price was $549,780 days on market 33. The bank owned homes sold $13,980 above the...
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By Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
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 Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo
(Summit Real Estate Group)
Home prices have continued to plummet ever since the stock market melt down.  Homes were selling at a brisk pace before the crash in fact sales for many Realtors were approaching volumes not seen in 3 years.  This is a very good time to be a buyer.  Interest rates are approaching 5% for buyers shopping for a loan that have great credit.  Call Tony Lewis for an update on foreclosure homes or to find a great local lender offering incredible rates.  Tony's cell phone is 661-510-7975 and also see all current Bank Owned homes on his webstie www.TonyLewis.com You will have 30 years of local knowledge working on your behalf!
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By Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo
(Summit Real Estate Group)
Valencia and Stevenson Ranch California are two of the most sought after locations in and around the City of Los Angeles!  Located within 32 miles of Downtown Los Angeles with great schools, newer homes and among the safest cities in America these communities are in demand.  Bank Owned homes in these two areas are selling briskly and garnerning multiple offers in many instances.  Visit www.TonyLewis.com to view the newest list dated 1/1/2008 of all Bank Owned/Foreclosure homes in these communities as well as Castaic, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and the City of Santa Clarita, Ca.
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By Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
Every Foreclosure, Bank Owned and REO property in all Cities within the Santa Clarita Valley, Castaic, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Valencia. All Active listings on the Market. Courtesy of Joshua Suess at Re/Max of Valencia.       Click Here for FREE Access to All SCV Foreclosures!!  
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By Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
  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 Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
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 Jennifer Ricco, CDPE, PSC, e-PRO, Retired LAPD
(Keller Williams VIP Properties)
Santa Clarita Short Sales & Bank Owned Properties. As your Santa Clarita Real Estate Specialist I am here to provide you with the most current home foreclosure information in the Santa Clarita.  As of today's date Novemeber 24, 2008 here is the current average list price and days on market for Stevenson Ranch, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, and Castaic.                                                                                                 ACTIVE BANK OWNED LISTINGS IN STEVENSON RANCH:  Currently there are 6 single family homes sale. Average List Price: $584,916          Days on Market: 33  ACTIVE SHORT SALE LISTINGS IN STEVENSON RANCH:  Currently there are 20 single family homes sale. Average List Price: $513,244          Days on Market: 81     ACTIVE BANK OWNED LIS...
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By Valencia Real Estate, Valencia Real Estate
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