Some of the best questions are those asked.  A simple asking of what the market is doing inside of the Stevenson Ranch community of the Santa Clarita Valley - on Google - will get you some unreliable resources.  Not based on True and Factual market data but based on someone wanting a Thicker Wallet! We have met with some folks that are not wanting to "give their home away". I got that.  I don't want to give your home away, in fact - the more I can sell your home for, the more commission I will make. So with the simple solution to that question (objection) when it comes to the listing price, the home will only sell for what the Buyer is willing to pay. Speaking of Cash Buyers, the "willing to pay", is accurate.  But if someone is going to use any type of financing on a home in Stevenson ... 07/11/2010

Available Homes In Stevenson Ranch, Ca. 91381 Below is a map with all the current homes in Stevenson Ranch, Ca. The map reports straight from the MLS so all the homes should be active within Stevenson Ranch, Ca. as long as the listing agent has updated the status in the MLS. I can show you any home on the map and represent you. It's important you have a Realtor protecting your interest and investment. The seller pays my commission and I work with you with education and care. To view Laura Coffey's qualification 05/25/2010

Homes Available in the Crown Villa tract in Stevenson Ranch, Ca. 91381 The Crown Villas are exquisite town-homes nestled in the hills of Stevenson Ranch offering four plans to choose from in either the North or South locations. The Crown Villa North (left) complex is located off Stafford Canyon and is a Spanish style gated community. The Crown Villa South (below) complex is located off Hemingway and is not gated with a more modern style. Both Crown Villa tracts offer unique architecture design.       Home owners can enjoy lush landscaping, park like settings, with community pool and spa facilities with panoramic views almost everywhere you turn. Building began in 1991 by Dale Poe Development Corporation arranging the Crown Villas so most units could experience incredible views of eithe... 03/30/2010

**This event is open to all homeowners, not just Wachovia mortgage homeowners**       02/16/2010

Homeowner Resources get Your FREE report! Learn how Jennifer & Gary Ricco with the Certified Distressed Property Expert® designation are best suited to help Southern California distressed homeowners. PRE FORECLOSURE OPTIONS The current U.S. housing market and national financial crisis has caused untold stress and heartache for many American families. Foreclosure is one of the most devastating financial challenges that a family can face and one that many times can be avoided. The options available to Santa Clarita area residents for foreclosure are many. Following is a brief explanation of these solutions, including their benefits and drawbacks: Reinstatement A reinstatement is the simplest solution for a foreclosure, however it is often the most difficult. The homeowner simply requests ... 12/09/2009

Foreclosure Avoidance Options Foreclosure is one of the most devastating financial challenges that a family can face and one that many times can be avoided. The options available to residents for foreclosure are many, including but not limited to short sales. Following is a brief explanation of these solutions:Reinstatement A reinstatement is the simplest solution for a foreclosure, however it is often the most difficult. The homeowner simply requests the total amount owed to the mortgage company to date and pays it. This solution does not require the lender's approval and will 'reinstate' a mortgage up to the day before the final foreclosure sale.Forbearance or Repayment Plan A forbearance or repayment plan involves the homeowner negotiating with the mortgage company to allow them to ... 11/30/2009

                                                                           7 Short Sale Myths   There are millions of homeowners just like you who are looking for answers and don't know what to do. You're not alone and you're in the right place.  As Certified Distressed Property Experts, CDPE  and Pre Foreclosure Specialists Certified, PSC we have training and experience in providing solutions to homeowners facing financial hardship. Despite our best efforts, there's still an overwhelming amount of misinformation about the options available, especially short sales.  To give you a better idea of the short sale option, and to set straight some of the myths you may have heard, We have prepared a free report just for you - please go to our user friendly website www.SantaClaritaPreForeclosur... 11/29/2009

                                                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  New Web site presents options for homeowners confronted with the possibility of foreclosure. Santa Clarita, CA - 11/24/2009 - Local real estate agents and community advocates, Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams VIP Properties, today announced the creation of a new information Website for Santa Clarita-area homeowners in distress. www.SantaClaritaPreForeclosureSpecialists.com  contains vital facts about the options available to these homeowners, to help them make the educated decisions about their future. "We developed this site with my community in mind," Jennifer and Gary said. "When faced with the possibility of foreclosure, we have seen too many homeowners make poor choices, listening to bad advic... 11/28/2009

                                  The end of an era..... Do you recognize this little box? Before the digital age of technology spread to photography our only way to take colored pictures was to use Kodachrome film. As Realtors, can you imagine doing our job without the instant age of today's technology? Now we can stand in front of our listings take that perfect picture capturing the best angles on our cell phones or digital cameras, load them into our computers and blast within minutes of taking that snapshot out to the world simply amazing. Everything is now done with the click of a mouse; import your picture, make an e-flyer, put together an e-mail blast, post a blog, send a link on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace or text your new listing with our digital pictures.   It wasn't always thi... 11/28/2009

Stevenson Ranch Short Sales & Bank Owned Properties for sale As your Stevenson Ranch Certified Pre Foreclosure Specialist team we are here to provide you with the most current short sale (pre foreclosure) and bank owned (REO) property statistics in the Stevenson Ranch. Whether you are thinking about buying a home, you need to short sale your home, or are just looking to be educated about the current Stevenson Ranch real estate market.  Many agents will cut and paste the daily numbers, but is this really giving you a true picture of what happening in our market? I have done an in depth analysis of the Stevenson Ranch Pre Foreclosure & Foreclosure Real Estate Market.  I usually do a monthly break down of the bank owned listings vs. the short sale listings but felt it necessary to give you... 09/02/2009

Continuing on our path to perfecting our Client Representation - We have, what I believe to be the best, Real Estate Search Engine that can be found. This map will automatically update and populate with each and every listing that is for sale in Stevenson Ranch California.  Just North of the City of Los Angeles , Stevenson Ranch in nestled in the Santa Clarita Valley and is a Top Shelf place to live. Our ties to Law Enforcement and Fire Department personnel are very well known amongst them and the other that work within the Craft of Real Estate.  We have personally represented a multitude of buyers and sellers within Stevenson Ranch and it gets our Paris911 endorsement of being safe and secure.     07/12/2009

                          4th of July is a day to celebrate our Country's birthday, many of us do this with bbq's, the beach, or our backyards with friends and famlily members. We all have our traditions and our favorite fireworks venues, but this year there have been some changes to our regular fireworks shows. Below is a list of the local fireworks displays in and around our community of Santa Clarita. Make sure you get there early to claim your area there will be large crowds with the limited number of displays this year.   Stevenson Ranch This year Stevenson Ranch will not be hosting their annual fireworks show at Richard Rioux Park. Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Magic Mountain, in the interest of the local community and the high brush fire conditions in the Santa Clarita Valle... 07/02/2009

Homes that have closed escrow in Stevenson Ranch, Ca as of June 1, 2009 through today June 20, 2009:  There have been 14 homes so far this June 2009, that have closed escrow. Another 59 Stevenson Ranch homes and condos are currently in escrow, preparing to sell. 55% of the Stevenson Ranch housing inventory is in escrow. Talk about high demand! Santa Clarita Valley real estate is hot once again. Click this link to take a look at what homes in Stevenson Ranch have been selling for latley!   Call The Robert & Brian Team for all of your Stevenson Ranch Real Estate, and Santa Clarita Real Estate needs!       The Robert and Brian Team Call us @ (661) 964-1760 for immediate Santa Clarita Real Estate assistance! Click here to search the entire Santa Clarita MLS system - UPDATED HOURLY Tract Dir... 06/20/2009

June 16, 2009: Stevenson Ranch Real Estate: Homes In Escrow Update  Currently, there are 64 Stevenson Ranch Homes and Condos in escrow and under contract. In April 2009, 28 Stevenson Ranch homes closed escrow. So far in June 2009, 11 homes have closed escrow. This many Stevenson Ranch homes in escrow can be attributed to: Attractive Stevenson Ranch Foreclosure Home pricing, low interest rates, FHA insured loans with reasonable 3.5% down payment requirement, and amazing first-time homebuyer incentives, such as the $8,000 federal tax credit if you purchase a home by December 1, 2009. Of the 64 Stevenon Ranch homes in escrow: 36 are Stevenson Ranch Short Sales 8 are Stevenson Ranch Bank Owned Homes / Stevenson Ranch Foreclosures 20 are regular Stevenson Ranch Home Sales The average Stevens... 06/16/2009

June 16, 2009: Stevenson Ranch Real Estate: Homes For Sale Update  Currently, there are 51 Stevenson Ranch Homes and Condos for sale. As of April 30, 2009, there were 78 homes for sale in Stevenson Ranch. Therefore the inventory of homes for sale in Stevenson Ranch has dropped by 35% since April 2009. This drop in Stevenson Ranch homes for sale inventory, can be attributed to: Attractive Stevenson RanchForeclosure Home pricing, low interest rates, FHA insured loans with reasonable 3.5% down payment requirement, and amazing first-time homebuyer incentives, such as the $8,000 federal tax credit if you purchase a home by December 1, 2009. Of the 51 homes for sale: 23 are Stevenson Ranch Short Sales 3 are Stevenson Ranch Bank Owned Homes / Stevenson Ranch Foreclosures 25 are regular Steven... 06/16/2009

Stevenson Ranch Short Sales & Bank Owned Properties for sale As your Stevenson Ranch Short Sale Specialist team we are here to provide you with the most current short sale (pre foreclosure) and bank owned (REO) property statistics in Stevenson Ranch. Whether you are thinking about buying a home or you need to short sale your home these numbers show you a snap shot of the Stevenson Ranch real estate market. As of May 28, 2009 here are the current average list and sale prices for the Stevenson Ranch area.  ACTIVE BANK OWNED LISTINGS IN STEVENSON RANCH MAY 28, 2009: There are NO active bank owned (REO) single family homes for sale in Stevenson Ranch, 0 in back up 2 pending. Average pending list price: $635,000 Average sale price: $611,571 from 4/8/2009 - 5/28/2009 7 homes sold. The bank ow... 05/28/2009

For Stevenson Ranch first time home buyers it is a very exciting time, you have just finished escrow and are all moved in. Now the mail starts coming and you notice letters that appear to be from government agencies telling you that you need someone to help you to file a Declaration of Homestead. Your asking yourself 1. what is a Declaration of Homestead? and 2. there are more fees? I thought I was done with all the fees associated with buying a house in escrow! I believe in education, the more you know the better you can make an informed decision. So what is a Homestead and what does it Do? A Homestead helps to protect you from losing your house to people you owe money. If you are sued for money in court and lose, the person who sued you will receive a judgment from the court. If you d... 05/15/2009

Many qualified new home buyers today are struggling to come up with a down payment to purchase in today's market today. There is great news fresh off the presses that helps FHA buyers.  Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Donovan’s remarks came in an address to several thousand Realtors® gathered this morning at The Real Estate Summit: Advancing the U.S. Economy.  Secretary Donovan said that important changes, which the National Association of Realtors® has been calling for, will help consumers purchase a home. “We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax credit funds when they ... 05/13/2009

Condo owners in Stevenson Ranch not only share common walls and roofs, they also share one anothers financial burdens. Lending practices are constantly changing which is forcing lenders to look more closely at the makeup of entire complexes before they fund loans to prospective buyers or to people who have equity and want to refinance.With the ever changing real estate market it's making it tougher to buy and sell condos, which are widely considered the housing market's shakiest segment because they are popular with entry-level buyers. The lending practices are also charging higher fees and requiring larger down payments from condo buyers while limiting where they can live. A lot of foreclosure-related losses have come from condo lending, pushing prices lower and wrecking condo associat... 05/08/2009

                                      Join the community of Santa Clarita on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 1pm - 5pm for the 21st annual Taste of the Town - Santa Clarita's Premiere food & wine tasting event for a day of dining, wining, dancing and fun at the 2009 Taste of the Town!Over thirty of Santa Clarita's finest restaurants, caterers, wine vendors and micro-brewers  will serve up their culinary masterpieces to hundreds of guests. Plus there will be live entertainment by Platinum recording artists Mark LeVang & Friends and a silent auction to help raise funds for the Child & Family Center.It is important to remember the many children and families who are helped every day by the Child & Family Center's mental health services. Taste of the Town provides much needed funds to continue help... 04/30/2009