Archive for March, 2007

Update: SunCal Tesoro del Valle Area Homes at San Francisquito Canyon

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 Posted in New Construction, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

First 60 homes were planned for the San Francisquito Canyon area adjacent to Tesoro del Valle, and then it was reduced to 45 homes as nearby owners of horse property ... Read more..

Housing Payments Too High?

Saturday, March 24th, 2007 Posted in Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

If you're looking at this month's mortgage payment and wondering how you'll be able to swing it, then you're not alone.Many homeowners are finding that either past spending habits or ... Read more..

Beazer to Offer New Incentives This Weekend

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 Posted in New Construction, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

Beazer's Montage development in Plum Canyon will be offering limited-time incentives for the weekend starting March 23, 2007.Homes at Beazer's Montage in Plum Canyon range from 2665 to 3266 square ... Read more..

Fed Rates Remain the Same

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 Posted in Santa Clarita Real Estate, castaic golf course | Comments Off

Despite expectations that the Feds would lower their rates this time around, the Federal Reserve Rate remained the same at 5.25%.The statement issued by the Federal Open Market Committee stated:Recent indicators ... Read more..

Some California Cities Hit Hard by Defaults

Friday, March 16th, 2007 Posted in Foreclosures and Short Sales, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

In recent study by the Los Angeles Times using data received from Dataquick, Palmdale is the only city in Los Angeles County that is showing a high level of home ... Read more..

Lennar to Build Largest Solar Home Development in the U.S.

Friday, March 16th, 2007 Posted in Neighborhoods, New Construction, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

Lennar recently announced its partnership with Sacramento Municipality Utility District (SMUD) to build over 1,200 energy-efficient solar powered homes in the Sacramento area. The homes will be featured in 11 ... Read more..

Separate Bedrooms Becoming a New Trend

Friday, March 16th, 2007 Posted in Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

With couples deciding that a good night's sleep is more important than togetherness on a nightly basis, builders are seeing a trend where dual master bedrooms are being requested in ... Read more..

Short Sale Primer

Thursday, March 15th, 2007 Posted in Foreclosures and Short Sales, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

With many Santa Clarita homes financed well beyond their current market value, Santa Clarita homeowners are starting to look to short sales as a possible option to get them out ... Read more..

The End of 100% Financing?

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 Posted in Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

With many of the subprime lenders either closing their doors or being absorbed into larger companies, Countrywide recently announced that it will no longer be offering 100% financing to home ... Read more..

Sneaky Transfer Fees Charged by Builders

Sunday, March 11th, 2007 Posted in New Construction, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

You'd think that transfer taxes can only be charged by the government, right? WRONG! Builders have found a way to fund their pet projects (i.e. projects they've been arm-twisted into ... Read more..