Archive for May, 2007

Honey, I Shrunk the Library!

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 Posted in Local News and Updates, Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

We've been following the Old Town Newhall Library Project for a while now, since it's the first area of dowtown Newhall to be involved in the eminent domain process where ... Read more..

Median Home Prices Are UP County-Wide

Friday, May 25th, 2007 Posted in Real Estate Market Activity, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

DataQuick's April sales statistics are in! Here are the statistics for Santa Clarita area home sales for April.Compared to Los Angeles County's March numbers, there was a slight decrease in ... Read more..

Castaic Residents Defy Town Councils

Friday, May 25th, 2007 Posted in Local News and Updates, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

Castaic residents have decided to take annexation matters into their own hands, defying the town councils that are supposed to represent them.Members of the Castaic Town Council and the West Ranch ... Read more..

A New Eminent Domain Alternative?

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 Posted in Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy has proposed an alternative to eminent domain that preserves the rights of the current property owners while allowing for redevelopment to take place.Wouldn't it ... Read more..

Dentist Wins Eminent Domain Case in Missouri

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 Posted in Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

While this eminent domain case does not directly affect Santa Clarita businesses, cases like this in other states can set precedents that may be followed elsewhere. It's important to note ... Read more..

Eminent Domain: More Semi-Worthless State Legislation on the Table

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 Posted in Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

Assemblyman Hector De La Torre of South Gate has recently introduced another bill to supposedly restrict the use of eminent domain in California.On the surface this new legislation sounds good, ... Read more..

Changing Eminent Domain Rules at a Local Level

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 Posted in Local News and Updates, Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

Eminent domain is a hot topic in Santa Clarita these days, with business in the downtown Newhall area being threatened with eminent domain proceedings if they don't willingly "sell" their ... Read more..

Going Earth Friendly in the Kitchen

Monday, May 21st, 2007 Posted in Green Living | Comments Off

Going green used to mean going BORING, but not so anymore! Many new materials are appearing in the marketplace, as well as new uses for old materials.Earth friendly kitchen countertop ... Read more..

Moore’s Sub Shop to Be Demolished

Monday, May 21st, 2007 Posted in Local News and Updates, Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to approve a measure to demolish the Moore's Sub Shop building this week, after inspectors determined that the building is uninhabitable and in ... Read more..

Moore’s Sub Shop to Be Demolished

Monday, May 21st, 2007 Posted in Local News and Updates, Newhall Redevelopment, Santa Clarita Real Estate | Comments Off

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to approve a measure to demolish the Moore's Sub Shop building this week, after inspectors determined that the building is uninhabitable and in ... Read more..