For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price of the house. Buyers would then try to determine how much less than the full price they could offer and still get the home. The asking price was genera...

• calendar_month April 1, 2021
• category Buyers and Sellers
• post Buyers, Homebuying, Listing, Low Inventory, Sellers, Sellers Market

Anyone who is in the market to purchase a home is fully aware of the current housing shortage. In Santa Clarita we have a lot of buyers and a historically low number of homes for sale. Homes are getting multiple offers and selling after being on the market for a short amount of time. This high demand and low supply is why we are seeing such an increase in home prices.   ...

• calendar_month April 5, 2021
• category Sellers
• post Homeownership, Listing, Low Inventory, Sellers, Sellers Market

Listing photos are the first chance many potential buyers get to be exposed to your home. This is why being prepared for listing photos and ensuring your home looks ready to sell is a key part in the home listing process. Here are some tips to prepare your home for listing photos! Clear Off Kitchen Counters & Sink When the kitchen counters are completely cleared off, buyers can imagin...

• calendar_month April 8, 2021
• category Sellers
• post Listing, Sellers, Selling

The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key to continued success in the residential housing market is for more listings to come on the market. How...

• calendar_month May 10, 2021
• category Sellers
• post Listing, Low Inventory, Sellers, Sellers Market, Selling