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... 08/21/2008

Sales Stats: Active listings in SCV at this time last year: 2,358 Current active listings: 1,735 This means we currently have 27% fewer homes currently on the market as compared with last year. Average Sale Price at this time last year: $551,100 Current average sale price: $458,081 This means our average sales price is down approx. 17% from last year. Average Days On Market of Sold homes last year at this time: 108 Current average days on market: 78 This means the homes that have sold this year have been on the market 30 days less or are selling 28% faster this year. Total Closed Sales this time last year – 1,966 Total Closed Sale Year to Date – 1,543 This means there have been 423 fewer sales this year or 22% fewer sales. 07/30/2008

MODEL PERFECT GATED VALENCIA HOME! Mediterranean style, detached home in popular gated Altoliva tract! Upgraded w/custom paint, tile flooring, upgraded carpet, wrought iron staircase! Large & open kitchen w/ tile counters and backsplash, big center island, tons of cabinet space! Formal living room, dining room and family room combo off the kitchen offers a cozy fireplace! Upstairs offers built-in tech desk center, 3 large bedrooms including large Master suite w/ walk-in closet and Master bath w/ dual sinks, jetted soaking tub & separate shower! SUPER CLEAN HOME AT A SUPER PRICE!! For current pricing and more info, call anytime 24 hours a day for a recorded message - 1 (800) 757-8019 ext.# 2043 07/15/2008

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Here is the 24 hour report for 05-30-2008 activity in the Santa Clarita Real Estate market according to the Santa Clarita MLS. This information is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Santa Clarita area for local real estate reports and statistics. For more free reports and Santa Clarita Real Estate visit http://www.homeinfoasap.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   New Listings: 16 Out of the new listings... REO: 5 Short sale: 0 Active Listings: 1856 Avg. Days on Market: 110 Pending - Daily New: 13 Pending & Backup Offers-Total: 550 Avg. Days on Market: 67 May-Closed to date: 219 Avg. Days on Market: 73... 05/30/2008

Attention top producing agents in the Newhall, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you for that inspection, for everyone knows that you are short on time and you needed that inspection done yesterday not in three days. Our promise to you will be:1) The inspector will be there at the day and time agreed upon.2) Client satisfaction with a completed report on site, the report will be easy to read, and all of the photos will be in color. Plus you will have the photos on a CD disk.Thank you for your time. Please visit my website at http://www.thompsonsinspection.com Jeff Thompson. 01/14/2008

Here is the 24 hour report for 11-13-2007 activity in the Santa Clarita Real Estate market according to the Santa Clarita MLS. This information is provided directly from our local MLS. Please feel free to check back often for the most accurate and updated information available in the Santa Clarita area for local real estate reports and statistics. For more free reports and Santa Clarita Real Estate visit http://www.homeinfoasap.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Now for the Numbers... New Listings: 17 ---- Active Listings: 2,426 ---- Avg. Days on Market: 97 ---- Pending Listings: 254 ---- Closed Escrows: 1 ---- YTD Closed Escrows: 2,599 ---- Avg. Days on Market: 74 ----   *Information deemed reliable,... 11/13/2007

There are probably few things in life that are as exciting--or as nerve-racking--as the search for a house. With an organized home buying plan, you can minimize a great deal of the emotional impact. By determining your buying power, your wants and needs, and having an organized search plan, your chances of a stress-free experience are much better.Call us today at 661-702-4640, or visit our website at http://www.homeinfoasap.com/ for more information.We look forward to hearing from you soon!!Annie & Joshua 11/08/2007

Why Most People Fail To Find The Right Real Estate Agent The right agent can be found if you do the proper research and know the right questions to ask. Majority of people are not satisfied with their agent by the end of the transaction - Avoid this by knowing what to look for in a successful agent and what to ask them to identify their depth of knowledge. Are you sure that friend or referral is going to meet your needs? For more information and a free report log onto http://www.focusedonyourfamily.com/, or give us a call at 661-702-4640Thanks,Joshua & Annie 10/27/2007

Receive red carpet treatment as you prepare to sell your home. The Seller's Preferred Service is designed to provide home sellers with the pinnacle in one-on-one customer care. Our team will focus on ensuring that your needs are met when selling your home and that our years of experience will work for you. We will ensure that your home is marketed aggressively and will do what is needed to attract the greatest number of buyers in order to sell your home for top dollar. For more information please log onto http://www.nohasslenorisk.com/ , and click on Seller's Preferred Service. Or give us a call at 661-702-4640Thanks, we look forward to speaking with you soon!!Annie & Joshua 10/27/2007

If you live in Santa Clarita Valley, chances are you've heard of Joshua and Annie-and for good reason.With stellar home listings, impressive marketing and, of course, meticulous attention to detail, it's nowonder Joshua "Dr." Suess and Annie Mai Thai are in the top 1 percent of Realtors® in the nation, andare ranked as the No. 53 Re/Max team in all of California. More importantly, Suess and hisqualified team of specialists are dedicated to helping people find the right home and driven to accommodateany family's lifestyle. "Dealing with families is the most-important part of being a Realtor®. It's not justabout the house; it's about listening and taking into account exactly what a certain family needs," says Suess.The Focused on Your Family Group knows that buying a home is one of the bi... 08/26/2007