Why is the worst time of the year, often the best time for real estate buyers? The holiday season and the following "worst weather" months are widely considered the worst time of the year for selling or buying real estate. In reality, these distraction-packed months - November to February - carry benefits for determined buyers.   Join the "herd" of buyers who are active during traditional "good weather" home shopping months - starting with the spring frenzy of home buying - and this competition for properties can mean buyers pay more, lose out on good-value listings, and receive less attention from swamped real estate and mortgage professionals.   Get outside the traditional "box" of right times to buy and you'll deal with sellers who are very committed to selling, real estate and mortg... 11/04/2013

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, We've reached that traditional time of year when buying and selling patterns evolve into holiday season mode.  The demand for homes dissipate and the homes for sale are drastically reduced.  This is a time when deals beneficial to both parties to the transaction are able to benefit.  There are several reasons the buying or selling a home during this season are beneficial.  Take a look at these benefits for both parties: Reasons to Buy at this time:Interest Rates are Extremely Low!Homes Prices are Extremely Low!Demand for homes drops off!The American Dream of alive!Qualifying for a Loan is in 2014!Less owners are losing their homes!Ownership allows stability for the future!Children Grades improve owning a home!Tax Benefits & Equity start right awa... 10/13/2013

Halloween in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California 2013 Check for new updates! Halloween Santa Clarita & California 2013 Six Flags Magic Mountain "Fright Fest" September 29 - October 8 2013 Newhall "Santa Clarita Valley Heritage Society Heritage Haunt" October 18 -19 & 25-26 2013  Santa Clarita Lombardi Ranch "The  Lombardi Scarecrow Contest" September 29, 2013 Valenica "Pumpkin Patch at Nancy's Ranch" on Magic Mountain Parkway A Chorus Line Costumes Valencia on Cinema Drive 661-253-0300 Fillmore at Fillmore & Western Railway Co. "PumpkinLiners Train Ride" Weekends in October Fillmore at Fillmore & Western Railway Co. "In search of ... The Headless Horseman Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nights in October Santa Paula at the Airport "Ghost Walk" October 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 2013 Uni... 10/03/2013

  The Suess Team was very professional, did everything they said they would.  Sold our house in 5 days for over 13% ($40,100) more than the asking price.  Would definitely use again and recommend.   ~ Robert & Sandra Bild 09/24/2013

Some home buyers refuse to work with anyone except the listing agent.  This approach is not only ridiculous buy against the buyer's best interest.  This type of buyer has a couple of thoughts in mind.  First one is they will have an in to the seller in getting their offer accepted.  Second is the thought that they seller will save money money and sell to them as first choice.  Third thought is the Listing agent will pay kick back some of the commission to them. It is true that a small percentage of Listing Agents will break the rules to favor an offer from their client.  However, working with this type of agent doesn't make sense.  It an agent would break the rules and laws of ethic would you really trust them to be honest with you?  An agent for the seller is obligated to present all o... 08/16/2013

Whether you are selling or buying a home your first and most important step is choosing the best representation.  Working with a local, knowledgeable, experienced true professional that cares about your best interest above all other concerns should be your goal.  My wife Dani and I bring 33 years of local knowledge as well as the commitment that has been described.  We have attempted to earn your business whenever you are ready to sell or buy a home.  Let us know how we are doing!The local real estate market continues to recover.  Check out these factors:Prices have risen dramatically in the past eighteen months.  Interest Rates have increased by over one percent since reaching historical lows.  Inventory of homes for sale have over doubled since reaching a critical low at the beginning... 08/11/2013

Click on the Community & Price Range Call Tony at 661-510-7975 to see homes today   You can depend on over 30 years of local knowledge to be at work for you!     Active Listings in all areas of the Santa Clarita Valley:   Valencia   Valencia  $100,000  -  $300,000   Valencia  $300,000  -  $400,000   Valencia  $400.000  -  $550,000   Valencia $550,000 - $4,000,000   Stevenson Ranch   Stevenson Ranch $200,000 - $2,000,000   Castaic   Castaic  $100,000 - $4,000,000   Saugus   Saugus   $100,000  -  $400,000   Saugus $400,000 - $3,000,000   Newhall   Newhall   $100,000  -  $350,000   Newhall  $350,000 - $2,000,000   Canyon Country   Canyon Country      $50,000 - $200,000   Canyon Country    $200,000 - $300,000   Canyon Country   $300,000 - $450,000   Canyon Country $450,000- $5,000,000   Agu... 08/10/2013

Check in for Updates!  Happy Labor Day  September 2, 2013  Presented by Your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia List or Sell a home & Refer a Friend 661-510-7975 Find a California State Park & Make Reservations Early!  Labor Day Weekend August 31 - September 2, 2013  History of Labor Day "Video"  Santa Clarita "Labor Day Invitational at Hart Baseball Complex" August 31 - September 2, 2013  Los Angeles Ahmanson Theater "Mary Poppins" ends Labor Day  Los Angeles "L A Times The Taste" August 30 - September 1, 2013  Hollywood "Cinecon 49 Classic Film Festival" August 29 - September 2, 2013  "Disneyland Half Marathon through the Park" August 30 - September 1, 2013  Marina Del Rey "3rd Annual Sea, Sound & Fun Nightshift Yacht" September 1, 2013  Marina Del Rey "10th Ann... 08/04/2013

Bank Owned Homes in the Santa Clarita Valley Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall & Canyon Country Call, Text or Email Tony Lewis to have listings sent daily tonyglewis@yahoo.com - Cell 661-510-7975   Address City BR Bath sqft LPrice yrblt 27715 Summer Grove PL VAL 3 3.00 1623 $399,000 2005 27025 Big Rapids 12 VAL 3 3.00 1334 $315,000 1995 23815 Robindale PL VAL 4 3.00 1815 $499,000 1996 23239 Sorrel CT VAL 5 3.00 2784 $650,000 1997 29320 Hacienda Ranch CT VAL 4 5.00 4451 $725,000 2004 23515 Lyons AV 289 VAL 1 1.00 675 $195,000 1969 24131 Del Monte DR 182 VAL 2 2.00 1000 $224,900 1989 26070 Viento CT VAL 3 3.00 1404 $390,000 1985 23632 Via Primero VAL 4 3.00 2458 $529,000 1983 27013 Channel LN 12 VAL 2 2.00 1046 $314,950 2002 25397 Oakview Estate DR VAL 5 8.00 8476 $2,150... 07/24/2013

Bank Owned Homes in the Santa Clarita Valley Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall & Canyon Country Call, Text or Email Tony Lewis to have listings sent daily tonyglewis@yahoo.com - Cell 661-510-7975 Bank Owned Home in the Santa Clarita as of July 24, 2013 Address City Ar BR Bath sqft LPrice Lot Size yrblt Listing Date 25775 Quilla RD VAL VAL1 3 2.00 1051 $379,900 4717 1976 06/25/2013 23438 Via Farallon VAL VAL1 5 4.00 2744 $485,000 8164 1969 07/07/2013 22974 Sycamore Creek DR VAL VALN 3 2.00 1245 $449,900 8416 1972 07/16/2013 25152 Steinbeck AV E SR STEV 2 2.00 963 $294,900 117944 1990 04/18/2013 24700 Arcadia ST NEWH 699 2 2.00 1226 $299,900 5800 1957 05/14/2013 20008 Avenue of the Oaks NEWH NEW4 2 2.00 893 $251,900   1981 04/17/2013 26069 Redhawk PL NEWH NEW4 3 3.00 150... 07/24/2013

  So you've found it: the perfect house, on the perfect street, in the perfect neighborhood. You're ready to write a check, sign some papers and start packing your current home in preparation to move in.  Not so fast. Unfortunately, buying a home isn't like shopping at the department store. In general, you don't get to just pick a house, write a check, and move in. There's a lot more paperwork involved, and in today's market, you may even have some competition for the perfect home.  Why Can't I Just Buy? When you find the home you want, you'll be making a bid on it, rather than simply purchasing it outright. A bid is an offer to buy for a certain amount of money, with a certain set of conditions. This is your purchase offer and it is written by your real estate agent.   Your agent is g... 07/23/2013

Events & Things to do in Santa Clarita, Valencia & Los Angeles & Southern California Summer Fun & Events Santa Clarita, L A & Southern California! Registration Online for the Santa Clarita Marathon November 2, 2013! "Let's go to the Beach" $3 Santa Clarita Transit Bus from Santa Clarita to Santa Monica Beach June 1 - September 1, 2013 Weekends "Reading is Soooooooo Delicious!" Summer Reading Program & Schedule at Santa Clarita Public Library! "Concerts in the Park Santa Clarita" Schedule Saturday Nights until - August 24, 2013 Current Events sorted by date: Simi Valley "Lincoln Exhibition at Reagan Library" Now until September 30th Costa Mesa "Orange County Fair" Now - August 11, 2013 Laguna Beach "Sawdust Art & Craft Festival" Now - September 1, 2013 Laguna Beach "Pageant of the Maste... 07/22/2013

Dear Clients, Family & Friends, Own a home that has been purchased since 2004?  This may be that last year to have your Property Taxes Reduced Temporarily.  You will need two comparable sales that closed escrow within 3 months of January 1, 2013.  Call to have the best matching comparable sales sent to you right away!There is still a shortage of housing in the Santa Clarita Valley as inventories grow and still does demand for homes.  Presently there are 386 Active Listings & 710 Pending in all areas of the Santa Clarita Valley.   Valencia active listings has hit 112 while Stevenson Ranch remains extremely low with only 25 active listings.  Call to meet to discuss the sale or value of your home.  I am extending the Discount on Commission at 41/2% and offer a Marketing Plan that includes ... 07/21/2013

by Joshua Suess   Today's market can be summed up simply: Sellers Market. A "balanced" market is 6 months of supply and we have gone from 3.2 months of supply last June to only 1.7 months of inventory today. The number of homes for sale has dropped by nearly 50% since my last update - a staggering statistic! The run-up in prices is occurring across our valley and particularly on pool and/or view homes. Along with low inventory and price increases, the removal of the buyers-appraisal contingency upfront and buyers bringing additional cash to the table is prevalent in today's market.   We listed and sold a Valencia Northpark home in less than a week with over 30 offers. The buyer removed the appraisal contingency upfront as we were able to get our sellers $55,000 above the most recent sal... 07/12/2013

Tune in to KHTS 1220 AM Santa Clarita Today from 12pm-2pm! Tony Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia shares real estate insights & local SCV information "Hi everyone just wanted to let you know I will be a guest on the Don and Gino Real Estate and Finance Show this week! Please Tune in Thursday July 11th, 12pm-2pm on AM 1220 KHTS - Watch and Chat live at www.donandgino.com for an incredibly fun and informative show " Your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com Cell - 661-510-7975   07/11/2013

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Realtors, Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia will be Guest Realtor Thursday July 11, 2013 at 2PM on KHTS 1220 AM on "The Don & Gino Real Estate & Finance" after the Finance Hour at 1PM (Tell a Friend!) To view the flyer please go to: bit.ly/12mvym7 Your Friend & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.com Cell - 661-510-7975 07/10/2013

Hope everyone enjoyed celebrating our Independence and the fireworks in remembrance of those who have provided the freedom we enjoy in America. With June behind us I wanted to provide consumers with a snapshot of the current real estate market conditions in Santa Clarita. As of July 1 we have 347 actives homes on the market. 52% are under $500.000 89% of those are regular sales 6% are short sales 5% are REO's Closed sales in JUNE: 70% were regular sales 25% were short sales 5% were REO's In June we saw 76% of the solds were under $500,000 YTD closed through 7/1/13: 79% were under $500,000. Santa Clarita real estate is moving in the price range under $500,000. It's still very challenging and competitive when purchasing, our network, Realtor relationship, strategies and skills set us apa... 07/08/2013

Good Morning!  Change is in the air regarding the local real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Current Active Listings have remained steady in the 340 range.  However the saleable inventory has declined as sellers have noticed the multiple offer and the new listings hitting the market are priced well above the previous sales of comparalbe homes in the same location.  The result has been less showing, less offers and sellers holding to a price that is not warranted.  Many of the homes that are selling face the problem of an appraisal.  Most home buyers are either unable or unwilling to buy a home at a price above what the lender conseders to be market value. The number one culprit, however, is the change from a distress sale market (Bank Owned Homes & Short Sales) We are now in... 07/02/2013

Yes, interest rates have increased the past 60 days but now still is a great time to buy! Jason Renno and Keith Renno explain what has caused rates to rise and why now is the time to buy real estate. 07/01/2013

Dear Clients & Friends, Due to the shortage of homes in quality locations of the Santa Clarita Valley your family, friends and yourself are being offered a discount on listing your home for sale in June & July of 2013. Follow is a short list of benefits of listing a home with Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia today or within the next 5 weeks: RE/MAX of Valencia sign on your front lawn Supra electronic lock-box, records all agents entering your home with time and day 24/7 Communication by Cell, Text & Email Weekly (even more often) updates on showing and feedback Professional Virtual Tour Professional Photos Front Page of Zillow.com Front Page of Trulia.com MLS Listing with photos & Virtual Tours Mass Email to all RE/MAX of Valencia Realtors Mass Email to top Realtors in other companies... 06/21/2013