Dear Family, Friends & Clients,What a difference a year makes!  2021 has seen our nation begin the gradual return to a normal life.  This is most noticeable by the amount of Labor Day Weekend Events that are available to us here in Southern California.  Take a look at this Events Page we have created for you and make reservations and plans early.  Labor Day 2021 is going to be by far the most anticipate end of Summer Celebration in a very long time.Labor Day Weekend Events 2021 in Southern California Have you heard of FivePoint Valencia?  The community is located one mile past Six Flags Magic Mountain on Magic Mountain Parkway.  There are already 18 Communities and 5 Builders that either have models open or will in the near future.  The community is going to be the most attractive ever ... 08/26/2021

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,The community formerly known as Newhall Ranch is now called FivePoint Valencia.  The community was also known as Net Zero Newhall too. There are going to eight unique neighborhoods including Entrada North, Entrada South, Homestead North, Homestead South, Legacy Village, Landmark Village, Mission Village, and Potrero Valley.The community will eventually consist of 21,500 homes and will be completed in fifteen to twenty years.  Homes will have Solar, with energy efficient construction as well as high tech interiors.  The community will have electric vehicle charging stations.  There are plans for seven schools including five elementary schools in the community.  The community will include Neighborhood Electric Vehicles kind of like a golf cart.  Here’s a Sum... 08/16/2021

A Realtor works for Free right up to the time there is a successful closing of the sale of the home.  Time, knowledge, training, laws, property and community information as well as calls, text, emails are all exchanged with their clients for free. Many professional Realtors feel that the best solution is a Buyers Broker Agreement that requires a client to work with them for the length of the binding agreement.  There is a reason that I have never used this agreement in my thirty-five-year career.  The reason is that I put myself in the client's shoes.  Let's say I moving to New York City form Los Angeles, California.  I have no clue as to the best neighborhoods, schools, safety, future investment and I find a Realtor to represent me on a purchase.  Let's say that I do sign a Buyer Broke... 07/21/2021

​​ Friends, Family & Clients,We haven't faced a real estate market like the current on in the Spring & Summer of 2021 since 2004, 2005 & 2006.  In 2004 price raised by 24 %, 2005 22 % and 2006 18 %.  Following these increases prices plummeted by 45-50 %.  The lending conditions are much different at this time as most homeowners are well qualified and have a large amount of equity in their homes.  The "Liar Loan" have virtually disappeared and lenders have been much more diligent about qualifying their customers.  People also have a much higher down payment in most circumstances.  This being said, prices can still crash overnight once homeowners flood the market and there becomes more homes for sale than buyers willing to pay the price for them.  Another factor is the Eviction Moratorium... 06/30/2021

Happy Labor Day,We hope your family and friends are staying healthy and safe. Our family is doing well and enjoying the fruits of our labor.We have taken another exceptional new listing in Valencia. This 4-bedroom home has an additional room that can be used as an office or piano room. There is a downstairs full bathroom and bedroom. The home has a spacious open floor-plan with a vaulted ceiling. There's a three car garage. The professionally landscaped front and backyard boast a waterfall and the most incredible 180 degree view. We are proud to give you, our clients and friends, the first opportunity to see this 2003 built home before the general public. It is our way of showing you that we bring you more than just our friendship. We aim to earn your trust and future business.Take a Vi... 09/07/2020

​​Happy Labor Day, What a sad year for all of us. We have been forced to live life as if we were a third world nation. Masks, home-bound, no indoor eating at restaurants, small businesses going bankrupt, many businesses hanging on by a thread, hospitalizations and loss of life is hurting our American Spirit. The Stock Market and Real Estate Market remain strong.Labor Day Weekend, just like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day & Easter will not be as enjoyable of events as we usually enjoy. We, as Americans, will keep our eyes on the future knowing that better days are ahead of us. Labor Day Weekend allows Buyers that are usually working an opportunity to see homes. Would you like to meet with us to discuss getting your home onto the market before the end of Summer? Traditionally the... 09/02/2020

Homes are selling briskly so learning about a listing before it reaches the market is a plus for many looking for a new home.  Summit Real Estate Group has an incredible 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom plus Office on an enormous corner lot coming onto the market.  This incredibly beautiful home has new flooring, freshly painted, vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen, newer plumbing and windows a fireplace and fan lamps.  It is priced to sell quickly at $550,000Take a Virtual Tour & 3D Walk Through by "Clicking here"Call Us for more details or to set up a day and time to meet.Presented by your Friends & Realtor, Tony & Dani Lewis & Paul & Tracy DinkelSummit Real Estate Group Call Tony at 661-510-7975 or Paul at 661-510-3042 08/27/2020

Friends, Family & Clients,​​Home Inventory in California is at the lowest level since April of 2013. Demand for homes in at the highest since June of 2012. Current Inventory is 69% below one year ago. Mortgage Applications are up 27% over last year at this time. Interest Rates are driving up demand as the rates are below 3% for most buyers.This is a great time to list your home as the peak selling season which is traditionally in the springtime has been delayed until the present time due to the pandemic. Demand may wane as children return to school and we approach the holiday season. The days on market is currently only 35 days in Los Angeles County. It was 79 days one year ago.There doesn’t appear to be a realistic fear of foreclosures or short sales anytime soon. Statistics show that ... 08/21/2020

Dear Family, Friends & Clients,​​ We are now in a recession and the hope is for a V-Shaped Recovery.  This means that the economy goes down sharply and bounces back just as sharply.  This is not a time to act out of fear but it is also a time to protect ourselves should things end up worse than hoped for or expected.  Home ownership is highly desirable.  There is no need to panic unless you are not able to make payments over the next six to eight months should you lose income or ability to pay your mortgage.  This might be a time to consider selling an investment property or even your primary residence should there be any financial difficulty possible in the near future. Check with your lender, attorney or CPA regarding a three month mortgage moratorium for government loans such as FHA,... 03/31/2020

Valencia Westridge is located in the Santa Clarita Valley and a part of the sphere of influence of the city of Santa Clarita. We live in the gate community within Westridge. Our homes are just a mile from Six Flags Magic Mountain, two miles from the Valencia Westfield Mall, less than a mile from the five freeway and only thirty-two miles from downtown Los Angeles.The popularity of our community started due to being one of the safest communities of it’s size and escalated when it was noted as a one of the best places to live. The topper was when the news of the quality of our schools spread across the state.We are best known for being the host of Six Flags Magic Mountain which also offers Hurricane Harbor Waterpark. We benefit from having three major golf courses and hosting the Nissan O... 03/23/2020

Inventory is Weak at Best but the home sellers in the Santa Clarita Valley are happy! 02/25/2020

Dear Friends, Family and Clients,  Every year bring joy as well has heartache. We lost my brother to Agent Orange from the Vietnam War. He was only 69 and had everything in life to look forward to. We know you have had your own family issues. Life goes on and we need to remember that we need to stay strong for those that love us and depend on our love in return. Here's hoping that the New Year of 2020 brings you joy, happiness, prosperity and all of the good things that you deserve.We have created this New Year's Eve & New Years Day Events Page for your enjoyment.   Dani & I would like to make an Announcement. We are now Partners in the Summit Real Estate Group. Our new offices are located in Valencia Westridge and Orange County Aliso Viejo, Laguna Nigel and Laguna Beach. You are encour... 12/30/2019

​​Dear Family, Friends & Clients, Brand New Town-homes in Valencia. The Grand Opening is on Saturday, August, 24th. Interested? Give us a call to get you on the Priority List. There are several models ranging from 1,355 - 1,602 square feet with prices starting in the mid-$400,000's Would you like to see our New Listing in the Newest Lennar Community of Valencia West Creek?Check out this Incredible 4-Bedroom plus Loft Townhouse with a Bedroom & Full Bathroom Downstairs. Take a Virtual Tour, Let us know if you would like to see it!  End of Summer Fun on Labor Day Weekend Call, Text & Email us to discuss the value of your home and decide whether listing your home at this time makes sense to you. Are you looking to purchase a home? Let us know about the homes you would like to see such as: ... 08/17/2019

Family, Friends, Clients and all,The stock market remains on fire while the real estate market seems to have run out of gas. Home prices have levelled off and price reductions are running rampant. The Santa Clarita Valley is made up of six areas which include Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Castaic, Newhall and Canyon Country. The entire valley currently has 635 active listings of which is made up of 475 single family homes. Only 22 of these single-family homes are price below $500,000. Valencia has one single family home and Stevenson Ranch none priced below $500,000. The highest price home in our valley is located in the Valencia Westridge community and it is price at $4,000,000.This month we are going to key on the Creekside community. The community is one of the newest and best l... 07/29/2019

America, "Land of the Free & Home of the Brave" The sacrifices made by Revolutionary Freedom Fighters, Civil War Heroes, The Greatest Generation, Vietnam Vets & Soldiers ever since is beyond comprehension.  Giving up youth, future and an opportunity to grow old to preserve Freedom for the future Americans is something that can never be fully appreciated.  Freedom is not guaranteed.  The world can easily go back to the days of Kings, Dictators, Emperors & Czars.  Terrorism is a major threat but even more dangerous is complacency.  Believing that Freedom is to be expected rather than something that needs to be affirmed daily can cause it to be lost.  That is why we have Fireworks every 4th of July.  We need to celebrate the sacrifices and show our appreciation.  We celebrate to honor thos... 07/02/2019

Many of us have our own version of the American Dream.  To some it's financial, to others it's career and still others it's simply success.  To me Homeowner-ship is the true American Dream.I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan at a time when this city was the envy of the world.  There was no luckier person in the world than me and being raise in a family in which home-ownership was our only option it was assured that I would be a homeowner as soon as financially feasible.  I tried buying my first home shortly after getting out of the Army but that one fell through.  Shortly after getting married I was able to complete this lifelong dream.  Home-ownership full-fills me as inviting people to break bread in a home that is my own feels incredible.  I wouldn't care if my home was a tent... 06/24/2019

Happy 4th of July 2019  Check out these Events & Things to do 4th of July 2019 Presented by your Friends & Realtor,Tony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valenciawww.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.comCall/Text us at 661-510-7975with your real estate questions or to List or Buy a home. 06/22/2019

 Happy Father's DayFind and Event & Things to do inSanta Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern California    06/12/2019

There are many among us still suffering from the affects of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  We honor those that gave their lives, limbs, mental health and are still enduring the remnants of the war today.I was fortunate to be a relatively new Realtor in Santa Clarita, California in 1996 and had the good fortune to meet a couple selling their home.  The gentleman was walking through the home with an oxygen tank and apologized for his appearance.  He went on to explain that he was in the Vietnam War and had damaged his lungs from Agent Orange.  I listened intently and compassionately.  His wife was in the background listening and observing.  I explained that the war was no stranger to me as I also was in the Army during this horrendous war.About four months after our meeting there w... 02/20/2019

Happy Valentine's Day  Check out these events and things to do in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles & Southern CalforniaPresented by your Friends & RealtorTony & Dani Lewis RE/MAX of Valencia DRE # 01215778www.TonyLewis.com tonyglewis@yahoo.comLooking for any assistance with your real estate needs? Call/Text us at 661-510-7975 02/13/2019