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First-Time Homebuyer Grants are back

Section: Buyers, Misc Published on May 8th, 2012

First-Time Homebuyer Grants are back and sponsored by The Southland Regional Association of Realtors. The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® is currently offering grants to qualified homebuyers who purchase their first home within the San Fernando or Santa Clarita Valley and have a low to moderate income-level. The amount of each grant will be $2,000 and will only be paid to qualified applicants after the close of escrow while funding lasts. Repayment of grant is not required. SRAR staff will administer the applications and grants will only be awarded to the most deserving candidates, as decided by the 2012 HAF Grant Subcommittee. NOTE:...Continue Reading!

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Local home sales are up in March, but inventory is shrinking.

Section: Buyers, Housing Statistics, Sellers Published on April 23rd, 2012

Thank you Tina and SJ for agreeing to speak to our local newspaper, The Signal. Congratulations on finally being in escrow. Kim Local home sales were up in March, but the inventory of houses listed for sale is shrinking, forcing homebuyers into competitive bidding wars, according to Santa Clarita Valley Realtors. When the employer of Tina Ham-Yoo’s husband relocated him to Santa Clarita from Washington, D.C., the couple expected to buy a home in the area pretty easily. But the couple was in for a surprise. “It just was not what we expected,” Ham-Yoo said. “We thought there was certainly more inventory, and...Continue Reading!

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Santa Clarita Valley homes sales strongest they’ve been since the same period in 2007

Section: Buyers, Housing Statistics, Sellers Published on April 12th, 2012

In a report released by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors, sales of single family homes were up 19 percent in February over the prior year. Condo sales rose 3.8 percent, reversing what had been a downward trend in that market. February home sales recorded the fifth consecutive month of increases, the association reported. For the past two months, Santa Clarita Valley existing condo and single-family-home sales were the strongest they have been since the same period in 2007, even surpassing points in 2010 when state and federal tax credits were available. Still struggling to recover is the median home price, which...Continue Reading!

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Safari Tours This Weekend at Shambala Preserve Acton, CA

Section: Community Info Published on March 8th, 2012

One special weekend each month, The Shambala Preserve opens its gates to the public for a series of exciting and informative "safaris" through the world of the big cats, all of whom are endangered or threatened species. During this Safari tour you will meet  African lions, Bengal and Siberian tigers, and black and spotted leopards, servals, and mountain lions, up close and personal!! All of these exotic cats have been born in the U.S. to be sold as pets. This is a donation event of a min of $50. The money goes towards the preserve and of course the endangered animals....Continue Reading!

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Mardi Gras Madness 5k or 1k in Valencia, CA

Section: Community Info Published on March 1st, 2012

This Saturday 3/3 at Bridgeport Marketplace, come out and support the runners of the Santa Clarita Track Club! This is the second annual Mardi Gras Madness! 5K Race and Mini Madness benefiting Students Off And Running. The race will be held at Bridgeport Marketplace, located at 24061 Newhall Ranch Rd Valencia, CA 91355. 7 am the mini 1k race will begin and the 5k will start at 8 am! A little about the Mardi Gras Run: http://mgm5k.com/ A fully supported, Los Angeles Marathon training experience to youth in need ages 13-18 at no cost to participants or their families. Students participating in the 24 week, 380 mile training season receive full...Continue Reading!

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Search Santa Clarita Foreclosures

Section: Buyers Published on February 22nd, 2012

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What is my Valencia Home Worth?

Section: Sellers Published on February 20th, 2012

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1.9 ACRES WITH 4 BEDROOMS, HOME IN SAUGUS, CALIF.

Section: Buyers Published on January 12th, 2012

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Special Financing Available, Call for details

Section: Buyers Published on January 12th, 2012

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2012 Relay For Life Castaic CA

Section: Community Info Published on January 11th, 2012

You can do it too!! Mark your calendar's! There's a place for you at Relay. Each dollar you raise will help save lives. Help make a difference in people's lives and maybe even a family member? Walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your support and the community, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year of anyone's life. You are helping create...Continue Reading!

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