Santa Clarita Real Estate Blog

Student commits suicide in high school restroom after being tormented and bullied on a daily basis because he was “different”. Caution: This post may be considered to be controversial by some, as it includes some straight-talk about various types of intolerance. If you think you may be offended, you have five seconds to click away… one… [...]

Homes sales in Southern California area are up 65% for September 2008 as compared to the same period last year. The good news for the Southern California economy is that homes are selling once again. September 2008 home sales in the Southern California region were higher than in any month since December 2006. and the year-over-year [...]

California Housing Agency offers down payment assistance to qualified first time homebuyers. One of the biggest challenges facing first time homebuyers is coming up with enough money for a down payment. Fortunately, first time homebuyers in California may be able to take advantage of the down payment assistance programs offered by CalHFA (California Housing Finance Agency). [...]

Homestead protection may save your home and your home equity from unsecured creditors. Homesteading in California can provide up to $150,000 in protection against creditors who may sue to force you to sell your home to pay the amounts that you owe them. The amounts owed can be as the result of lawsuits, or just from having [...]

Builders cut home sizes and building costs in hopes of selling more homes and increasing their bottom line. KB Home has announced plans to introduce smaller homes with simplified designs in an effort to attract first-time homebuyers and to increase their sagging bottom line. Gone are the McMansions of a few years ago, to be replaced [...]

Federal tax credits for energy efficient home improvements have been extended into 2009. The recently-signed “Emergency Economic Stabilisation Act of 2008″ included an extension of the residential tax credits for energy efficient improvements. The previous tax credits expired at the end of 2007. The new tax credits for installing energy efficient improvements are only good for [...]

Foreclosures continue to rise in Los Angeles County, although Santa Clarita foreclosures still remain relatively low compared to the surrounding areas. Foreclosure auctions (trustee sales) continue to rise in Los Angeles County for the 3rd quarter of 2008, increasing 9% compared to the previous quarter according to data provided by PropertyShark. Foreclosures from 2007 vs 2008 [...]