Santa Clarita Home Buyer Resources
The homebuying process can be a bit complicated, from selecting a Realtor to assist with your home purchase, to determining what type of financing you’re qualified for, and finding a home that suits both your needs and your budget. This homebuyer resource page will help to answer many of the commonly-asked questions that buyers face.
Searching for Homes
You can use the link below to search for homes by neighborhood, or to search for homes throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.
If you’re considering buying new construction in the Santa Clarita Valley, the general rule is that you don’t want to go into a sales office without your Realtor… especially on your first visit! Don’t go in for just a look-see, or you’ll cancel out this first-visit rule. Read more here:
Many homebuyers have certain requirements that need to be met, such as a home that meets FHA financing requirements, or a home that will help them remain within certain school boundaries. These resources will help:
- Buying with FHA Loans: How to Know if the Home is FHA-Qualified
- Buying a Home Within Specific School Boundaries
To add even more confusion to the homebuying process, not all homes that are shown in MLS searches are truly available for sale. Some will already have multiple offers in hand, some will be short sales that already have offers submitted for bank approval, and some will already be in escrow and accepting backup offers. Click the link below to learn more about backup offers:
For All Homebuyers
- Selecting a Realtor to Help with Your Home Purchase
- How to Check Crime and School Reports for an Area
- Qualifying for Federal Tax Credits (first-time homebuyers and move-up homebuyers)
- Buyers Choice Act: Selecting Services on Bank-Owned Homes
- Rent vs. Buy: Which makes more sense?
- Buying with FHA Loans: How to Know if the Home is FHA-Qualified
- Buying a Home Within Specific School Boundaries
- Tips for Buying New Construction: Don’t Enter a Sales Office Without Reading This First!
- What to do if the Home’s Appraisal is Low
First-Time Homebuyers
- Buying a Home with Only 1/2% Down in California
- First Time Homebuyer Grants from City of Santa Clarita
- California Mortgage Protection Program Eases Concerns About Potential Job Loss
- How to Break Your Lease When Buying a New Home
Santa Clarita Realtor Linda Slocum is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) specializing in Santa Clarita residential real estate and short sales. You can reach her at 661.670.0349 or via email at Linda@SantaClaritaRealEstateBlog.com.
