Home Prices Are On The Rise

The California Association of Realtors released the following stats on June 15, 2015, and it shows that, just as I recently stated in my Neighborhood Postcard mailer, home prices are on the rise!  In fact, the California Median Price is the highest that it has been since November 2007!

Are you in need of selling your home?  Then call me to see what your home could sell for in today’s market.  Or if you are just curious to know what your home is worth, call me for that information too.  It will be my pleasure to let you know how this current real estate market is moving and what your home could be worth:  LeeAnn Bell, 661-309-2364

For release:
June 15, 2015

California home sales soften in May but spring home-buying season continues momentum

• Existing, single-family home sales totaled 423,360 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.1 percent from April but up 8.9 percent from May 2014.
• Statewide sales were above 400,000 mark for second straight month.
• May statewide median home price was $485,830, up 0.8 percent from April and 4.4 percent from May 2014.
• California median price was the highest since November 2007

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Information provided as a courtesy by:
LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
661-309-2364
LeeAnnRealtor@yahoo.com

CalBRE #01260650
Kellar-Davis, Inc.

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Below is what a client had to say about working with me:

“Your patience, quick response, availability, and great attitude was what we liked best about working with you! You were not “all out for the money” but you care about your clients.”
– Mike & Laura S.

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-Santa Clarita City Phone Numbers

Are you looking to turn utilities off or on at your home?  Or do you need a City Permit to make an addition to your home?  Or perhaps you just want to contact our local library! Whatever your need, you should be able to find many of the important Santa Clarita phone numbers below to help you  …  and feel free to leave a comment in the below comment section if I’ve missed an important phone number which you think should be found here!

UTILITIES for Santa Clarita
AT&T  (for home phone) 800- 222-0300  –   their website HERE
Southern California Edison Electric  – 800-655-4555  – the website  sce.com
Southern California Gas Co  – 800-427-2200  – their website SoCalGas.com
PROPANE – Mountain Pro Flame – 661-944-1252   –  their website HERE
Waste Management (trash collection) – 661-259-2398 –  Waste Management website HERE
Bulky Waste and Electronics  –  see info on their site HERE:  Santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=623

WATER COMPANIES
Newhall Water – 661-259-3610  – ncwd.com
Santa Clarita Water – 661-259-2737  – SantaClaritaWater.com
Valencia Water  – 661-294-0828  – ValenciaWater.com
Culligan Water  – 800-559-5783  – Culligan.com
Santa Clarita Water Conservation and Rebate Programs —  SantaClaritaWater.com/your-water/rebates

CABLE COMPANIES
Time Warner – 661-255-2155
Stevenson Ranch Cable – 661-252-2318  – cabletv.com/ca/stevenson-ranch
Direct TV -888-238-7177 –

CITY GOVERNMENT
Building and Safety, Santa Clarita  – 661-255-4935  –  Santa Clarita Building and Safety website HERE
Chamber of Commerce, City of Santa Clarita – 661-702-6977 –  SCVChamber.com
City Hall of Santa Clarita – 661-259-2489 –  City Hall website HERE
Community Preservation – 661-286-4076  – Call this number to report abandoned cars and other problems in your neighborhood  – Community Preservation website HERE
Courthouse (Traffic Violations)  – 661-253-7258  –  Courthouse website HERE
DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)  – 800-777-0133 (the Newhall Office is our nearest location)
Environmental (including trash and recycling) – 661-286-4098 – website HERE
Forestry (tree ordinances, questions, and care)  – 661-290-2222  – Oak and other Tree site HERE
Sheriff Station  –  661-255-1121  –  Sheriff Station website HERE

OTHER
AAA   – 800-400-4222
Animal Control, Los Angeles  –  661-257-3101  –  “Animal Care” website HERE
Arts and Events in Santa Clarita  –  661-250-3787  –  arts.santa-clarita.com
Castaic Lake  –  find out about boat rentals or filming at the Lake at:  CastaicLake.com
College of the Canyons  –  Canyons.edu
Dial-A-Ride – 661-294-9327 / 661-295-6398 for cancellations – Dial-A-Ride website HERE
Film Office (in Santa Clarita)  – 661-284-1425  – FilmSantaClarita.com HERE
Graffiti Removal Task Force – 661-252-5326  – Graffiti Removal website HERE
Libraries in Santa Clarita — locations seen on their site HERE
Parks in Santa Clarita  –  park names and locations can be found on their site, HERE
Senior Housing (Affordable Housing and Assisted Living) – see site detailing facilities HERE
Street Light Maintenance for Santa Clarita –  see their site HERE
Tourism Office in Santa Clarita –  661-286-4084  –  VisitSantaClarita.com
TRANSIT for Santa Clarita – 661-294-1287  – Bus Schedules and Routes HERE

HENRY MAYO HOSPITAL is Santa Clarita’s local hospital –  661-253-8000  – HenryMayo.com
Sheriff Station  –  661-255-1121  –  Sheriff Station website HERE

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NeighborhoodComps.wordpress.com
is updated daily to show everything that is currently
FOR SALE or IN ESCROW
in the
Sierra Hills, Canyon Country Park, Mitchell Elementary, Sunset Heights
areas
and is brought to you exclusively by:
LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
661-309-2364
Your Local Neighborhood REALTOR®
Buying and Selling Real Estate since 1998!
CalBRE# 01260650
Kellar-Davis Inc.,
16670 Soledad Cyn Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387

Call me to get your home SOLD
and to BUY or SELL real estate
in any other area in the Santa Clarita Valley too!

Below is what a recent client had to say about working with me:

“You were so helpful and so business like and so caring. Not everybody takes the time that you took with me, anymore. I’m old enough to remember what it was like when people cared and gave good service, and that is what I got with you.”
– Virginia D.

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– Don’t Forget To Do Repairs BEFORE Listing Your Home For Sale

Below are a few photos which show some problems in houses that are currently For Sale.

Remember:
Buyers are comparing your home with the other homes currently For Sale,
and if you don’t have major repairs fixed before allowing Buyers into your home,
they will either by-pass your home completely and choose to purchase a home that is in better condition
or
they will write a lower offer than the price that you are asking
as they calculate the cost of repairs that they see when walking through your home.

So fix, fix, fix and clean, clean, clean … BEFORE you put your home on the market!

And remember:
when you are ready to sell your home
call me first!

I am your local neighborhood expert and so I can inform all prospective Buyers about the benefits of living here
and with the many “hits” that my real estate blogs and websites get …
along with my other marketing tools, too …
your home will get lots of internet traffic to be shown to the most potential Buyers as possible!

LeeAnn Bell
Listing and Selling Real Estate since 1998!
661-309-2364

 

When a Buyer sees a bulge or a large/major crack in drywall, they wonder what serious problem and repair will face them if they purchase the home. Be sure to fix such problems BEFORE putting your home up For Sale!*

All that this ceiling needed was a nice coat of paint to avoid loosing potential buyers. What an easy fix that this Seller neglected to do. And even if there was a serious repair to the roof or drywall at some point, the Buyer would appreciate seeing that the Seller took the time to not only fix any repair needed but that the Seller completed the cosmetic finishing touches too!*

The crown molding in this home was separating from the ceiling … again, leaving a Buyer thinking about the cost and hassle of getting this repaired after moving in. Why not caulk and paint everything BEFORE putting it up For Sale … after making sure that the molding is secure of course!

When you choose to allow me to help you sell your home, I will be sure to point out items that need repairing or that need a little “sprucing up” before we put your home on the market
For Sale.
(*And I will tell you which repairs you must legally disclose, too!)

By allowing me to help you in this way, you can be sure that your home will look it’s best for all potential Buyers … right from the very start!

Call me today to see what your home could sell for!
LeeAnn Bell
661-309-2364

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NeighborhoodComps.wordpress.com
is updated daily to show everything that is currently
FOR SALE or IN ESCROW
in your Neighborhood
and is brought to you exclusively by:
LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
661-309-2364
LeeAnnRealtor@yahoo.com
CalBRE# 01260650
Kellar-Davis Inc.,
16670 Soledad Cyn Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387

See more photos of needed repairs HERE

Call me for a complete list of the most recent SOLDS in this area
or for any other area in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Below is what one client had to say about working with me:

“I appreciate your professionalism and keeping me up-to-date throughout the process. It was a real pleasure to work with you.”
– Lynn Graham

#LeeAnnBellRealtor #CanyonCountryHomesForSale #SantaClaritaRealEstate
#SantaClarita   #CanyonCountry

– August 30, 2014 Mortgage Update

Below you will find the current Mortgage Interest Rates,
for 8/30/2014

From a local Lender:

“Bond yields are still dropping which usually means lower rates, but currently our rates are pretty stubborn and holding in the same areas they have been for the past few weeks.  Below are some rates that you may find helpful as your clients search for a property:

30 year fixed conventional loan 20% down – 4.125% (4.198APR)
15 year fixed conventional loan 20% down – 3.125% (3.251APR)
30 Year fixed FHA loan 3.5% down – 3.75% (5.69APR)
30 year fixed VA loan 0 down – 3.75% (3.952APR)

All of the above are based on a $400,000.00 loan amount and a 740 credit score.  Rates are subject to change without notice.”

I work closely with a couple of local Lenders in this Valley, who have successfully closed hard transactions for me (usually HOA communities cause the most problems) and when you sell your house with me, you can rest assured that I will make sure that the Buyers who come to you with offers on your home, are actually qualified to get a loan to purchase your house!

Call me to see what your home could sell for
in today’s market at:

LeeAnn Bell
661-309-2364
LeeAnnRealtor@yahoo.com
Your Local Neighborhood REALTOR®
…listing and selling homes since 1998!

Below is what one client had to say about working with me:

“I was impressed by your thoughtfulness and professionalism … and I appreciate how helpful you have been to me in this process”
— Andy R.  

Above information is given as a courtesy only and is subject to errors, omissions, and/or change,
and should be verified with appropriate professionals.
Properties offered as FOR SALE on this site may not be brokered by LeeAnn Bell and/or Kellar-Davis Inc.
LeeAnn Bell ~ CalBRE #01260650
Kellar-Davis Inc.  ~  16670 Soledad Cyn Rd.  ~  Santa Clarita  ~  CA  ~  91387  

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– How To Make Your Rooms Look Larger Before Selling … Inexpensively!

No matter what size home you are selling, Buyers want to feel like each room is LARGE.

They want large bedrooms, large bathrooms, large entertaining areas … even if the home is only 1,300 square feet!!

So how can you make the rooms in your home feel bigger?
Answer:  de-clutter and brighten your rooms!!

The below video, by HGTV, will show some great tips on how to do this … and how to do this inexpensively!!!

Taking the right steps BEFORE putting your home on the market to sell, will help you get the highest possible dollar amount that the current market dictates … and if you would like expert advice, give me a call to come walk through your house with you!
I will help explain what Buyers and their Agents will be looking at and looking for.

Feel free to call me today for a no-obligation-home-visit with me,
where I can tell you what your home could sell for in today’s market,
and to let you know how your home will look in the eyes of today’s Buyers!

LeeAnn Bell ~ 661-309-2364
LeeAnnRealtor@yahoo.com

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NeighborhoodComps.wordpress.com
is updated daily to show everything that is currently
FOR SALE or IN ESCROW
and is brought to you exclusively by:
LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
661-309-2364

View All Homes Currently FOR SALE
In The Entire Santa Clarita Valley at
SantaClaritaHomesForSale.blogspot.com

LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
CalBRE# 01260650
Kellar-Davis Inc.,
16670 Soledad Cyn Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387

Below is what one client had to say about working with me:

“You were thoroughly knowledgeable and personable.
A great realtor = LeeAnn Bell.”
— Maria D.

 

Canyon Country Advisory Meeting, May 21 – Update on CHLORIDE FEES & your tax bill

Did you miss the
May 21, 2014, 2013 CCAC Meeting?

View our meeting content on youtube.
Simply select the presentation you wish to view by using the appropriate link below.
Tell your friends and neighbors about them.
Our videos are open for all to view

Special Notice ** Special Notice ** Special Notice

Watch, at least, the first part of the following Chloride Video.
This is your opportunity to oppose a project which will suck over 1/3 of a BILLION DOLLARS out of our economy over the next 30 years and provide NO BENEFIT to Santa Clarita.
Protest Forms are included as an attachment.

An update on Chloride Fees, Charges and your Property Tax Bill
Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC
http://youtu.be/Wj6V3vG8chc

CCAC Meeting Agenda, Announcements, and Meeting Preview
Presented by Alan Ferdman, Chair CCAC
http://youtu.be/wHCSxwUF5FA

All about Parks and Recreation
Presented by Diana Boone, Chair, Santa Clarita Parks Commission
http://youtu.be/VJa2J6ZBYIY

Bermite Water Clean Up Plan
Presented by Rick Drew, President CCAC Board of Directors
http://youtu.be/7ceGymYgIfE

Santa Clarita 2014-15 Budget in Review
Presented by Michael Cruz, Director, CCAC
http://youtu.be/6uLAzP4ibrQ

2014 CCAC Officer Election Results
Alan Ferdman, Chair
Richard Cardenas, Co-Chair
Nadine Teter, Secretary

We hope you find the information provided informative, valuable and useful.
Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

As always,
“Together We Can Make A Difference”
Alan Ferdman
Chair, Canyon Country Advisory Committee
661 713-9344

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Provided as a courtesy by:

LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR®
661-309-2364
LeeAnnRealtor@yahoo.com

CalBRE License #01260650

Kellar-Davis, Inc.,
“A Professional Real Estate Corporation”

16670 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387

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