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This blog hasn't been updated. I have a brand new blog with lots more good things in it.Visit it at www.darlavanderlip.com/blog/

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This Story First Appeared in The Daily News, Saturday July 22, 2006A long waged battle has come to a close where neighbors pitted against one another, the City vs the County all for a smidge of land next to a very hot parcel. The Stonecrest neighborhoods in Canyon Country - the closest homes to the planned and contested Cemex sand and gravel mine, will be annexed to Santa Clarita, Officials

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This story first appeared Friday July 21 in the Signal.West Ranch Wants in on Magic Now it seems that every one wants a piece of Magic Mountain. West Ranch Town Council voiced concerns about being "left in the dark" after the City of Santa Clarita stepped up to the plate a couple weeks ago and wants to assist the folks at M.M.As Magic Mountain is in an unincorporated portion of the County, the

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For this years Money Magazine Best Places to Live contest, Santa Clarita, CA received place 18 out of the top 100. The competition was steep as many fabulous cities were in the running. To see how they arrived at the decisions and the criteria, visit this link, http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/faq/

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Magic Mountain sale possibleSix Flags struggling with low earningsDaily News Staff and Wire Services VALENCIA - Citing hurdles in its efforts to attract families instead of just teens to its theme parks, Six Flags Inc. said Thursday it will consider selling Magic Mountain, Hurricane Harbor and five other properties. The New York-based company's share plummeted 19 percent after Six Flags'

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Sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums throughout the Santa Clarita Valley have slowed from the record-setting pace of recent years, but activity remains strong as a larger inventory of homes listed for sale offers unprecedented opportunities for buyers, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported on Wednesday, May 17.There were 1,929 active listings at the end of

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Inman News FeaturesFriday, April 21, 2006Q: We put a second bathroom in the basement of our home, without getting a permit. A well-respected contractor did everything to code. Our concern is what happens if and when we want to sell. Can we advertise it as a two-bathroom house? Do we face any fines? --Matt A.Read The Inman News Article Here

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It goes without saying that you will want to make some repairs to your home before the sale. In fact most home sales include a home inspection clause, and depending on how its written, can allow the buyer to cancel the contract if the inspection report is not satisfactory or if the seller will not make certain repairs. How can you alleviate this headache if you are a seller? The process starts

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Contractors State License Board Alerts Contractors toNew Heat and Air Conditioner Work LawConsumers will also feel the effect of new rulesSacramento -- The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has teamed up with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to get the word out about new energy code requirements that go into effect on October 1, 2005 that contractors must meet. Under the new law (

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There has been a flurry of internet traffic related to an October 2005 press release on Louisiana State University's website regarding the potential spread of Formosan subterranean termites (FST) in mulch being produced from infested trees in hurricane effected areas of Louisiana. This email erroneously implies that large retail home stores will purchase and re-sell bags of this mulch around the

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{Was there a real mule ranch at that site? Yes! a real working mule ranch was located on the site at Calgrove Blvd just south of Lyons Avenue. The late Sam Smiser, owned the Smiser Mule Ranch in Newhall, Calif., and was known throughout the country for his expertise as a mule producer and promoter.}3/19/2006Josh Premako / Signal Staff WriterAn open pasture once home to 30 mules on the east side

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Benz Road residents can start enjoying some calm on their street. For years commuters within SCV have used Benz Road as a rush hour cut through when Copper Hill opened to Bouquet Canyon Road, with as many as 3,300 cars a day traveling through the sububia of this small street, natually homeowners have been downright angry at the city of Santa Clarita for not acting on the many complaints over the

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SCOTT CITY, Mo. (March 3) Rocky the dog has a new owner and a "nose for real estate". The new home owners met Rocky while house-hunting in Scott City, Mo., and knew they'd found their home - and their new dog.The seller couldn't keep Rocky, so written into the contract was Rocky listed as "personal property to stay" The realtor was quoted as saying "never seen a contract like it" I give the

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Golf legend Arnold Palmer that is! The Los Angeles daily News reported Tuesday the 28th of February that Arnold Palmer is designing another of his signature golf courses. The first in the Los Angeles area."Los Valles" 18-hole par-71 private golf club will be located in the Hasley Canyon area of Castaic, I had driven thru the Canyon on Tuesday and saw the tents being set up for the annoucement.

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The New Year always turns thoughts to the new tax season and when it comes to taxes there's no place like home to find shelter. Your home offers a score of tax deductions and credits designed to help offset the cost of housing and to keep the housing market fueled with new buyers. Some federal-level politicians would like to separate you from some of those benefits and they may or may not be

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Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.15 percent, with an average 0.6 point, for the week ending January 12, 2006, down from last week's average of 6.21 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.74 percent. READ THE FULL STORY->

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San Francisquito Road will open tonight to two lane traffic after a one year closure to allow work to be done by Caltrans crews to repair a section of road ravaged and swept away by last years torential downpours.The canyon road which is a major artery for residents living in Green Valley and Lake Hughes. With the road closed for so long it left only 2 ways to get into the canyon, the first being

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The Los Angeles Daily News reports today that Newhall Land has settled a lawsuit brought by homeowners of the Franciscan Hill condominium complex. The suit began in 1994 and stemmed from what homeowners describe as substandard construction of the homes in the complex. A total of 31 of the 71 units had to be bulldozed and completely rebuilt.The 1994 Northridge quake destroyed many parts of San

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I'm feeling really very optimistic about real estate for 2006, my phone is ringing ... interest rates are still low, there is an actual "supply" of properties on the market now. (For more on a "normal" supply see below) Sellers ... there are buyers out there. Make sure your home stands out amongst the other listings! One sure fire way is to keep your home tidy during the listing period. Lets

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The National Association Of Realtors released a huge database of 135 market areas concerning the so called housing bubble. These reports were compiled by the NAR research staff. Each report covers a geographic area for instance the Los Angles report includes Long Beach and Santa Ana. The reports state that home prices have risen significantly in most parts of the country and the media spreading

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Something we Californians are all too familiar with, the lack of available homes.The California Building Industry reported in January that the denmand for homes will continue to outpace the supply. Alan Nevin, the associations chief economist and forecast author is quoted in the Los Angeles Daily News business section on Thursday January 5, 2006 stating that our market here still remains strong

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New Year, Fresh Start, Clean Slate ... New Home for the New Year? If you are considering a home purchase now or any time in the future, make sure you call Darla for your personalized tour of the Santa Clarita Valley!

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have raised mortgage loan limits by 16% This is good news for home buyers.The raise is up from $359,650 to $417,000. Borrowers will find it easier to qualify and will see a break on interest rates. This is fantastic news for many in the home buying market! The Los Angeles Daily News states that this raise is the largest we've seen since 1987 when the cap grew by 15%.

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Last week The Los Angeles Times ran a four part series on Conservators, an in depth look at what really happens to our aged.In the meantime visit the Los Angeles Times

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From Realty Times Question: My late brother bought a vacant lot in Florida in the 1960's. This was during the infamous land grab where the State of Florida did nothing to regulate the investors/speculators. I have owned the lot since my brother died. Read The Entire Article Here

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The proposed tax reform affecting the deductibility of mortgage interest will be "dead on arrival in Congress," says C.A.R. President Vince Malta. The proposal, submitted yesterday to the U.S. Treasury by the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform, recommends converting the mortgage interest deduction to a tax credit equal to 15 percent of interest paid on mortgages, with the mortgage

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The forecast for home sales has trended up as the year progressed, fueled lately by added demand resulting from the impact of recent hurricanes, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read The Entire Article Here.

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October 24, 2005THE NATIONMore Homeowners With Good Credit Getting Stuck With Higher-Rate LoansBy Mike Hudson and E. Scott Reckard, Special to The TimesLow interest rates and aggressive marketing campaigns have driven home lending to record levels. But increasingly Americans with good credit are being saddled with loans designed for high-risk borrowers.Read The Full Los Angeles Times Article Here

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L.A. still at peak on rentsApartment living costly but stable in areaBy Gregory J. Wilcox, Staff Writer The Los Angeles area maintained its grip on the title of most expensive rental market in the West during the third quarter with its lead over the Bay Area continuing to grow, an industry tracker said Wednesday. Read The Full Daily News Article

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Home sales remained brisk for month of September, right now we are in a normal phase of pricing for this time of year as summer heads into fall we may see some price reductions however nothing indicates a drop in the market any time soon.Quoting from the Los Angeles Daily News Tuesday October 18, 2005, "Analysts said the Southern California real estate market has yet to reach the price peak".

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NAR’S Home Sales Forecast Looking StrongerWASHINGTON (October 12, 2005) – The forecast for home sales has trended up as the year progressed, fueled lately by added demand resulting from the impact of recent hurricanes, according to the National Association of Realtors®.Read Full Article Here ...Used with permission of theNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Copyright 2005. All rights

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Latest Hurricane Katrina News from NARNAR: $2.2 Million Raised for Hurricane Relief(September 6, 2005) -- Collections for Hurricane Katrina victims reach $2.2 million.Link to full story REALTORS® Rally to Meet Housing Needs of Hurricane Victims(September 6, 2005) -- With millions of people left stranded by Hurricane Katrina, REALTORS® are rallying to help meet one of victims’ most urgent

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Search is On for Communities With Character(July 26, 2005) -- Know of any “authentic” communities that arefull of character, have dynamic downtowns, interesting architecture,cultural diversity, an economic base of locally owned small businesses? If so, don’t keep it a secret any longer.The National Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2006 “Dozen Distinctive Destination”

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SCV Housing stats for all new listings and sold properties for the period ending July 21, 2005 and can be viewed at SCV Housing Trend Stats (permanent link for this entry)In June Southern Califonia's median price was $542,720. In Los Angeles County the median was an average price of $512,890The California home price's continue to climb, fueled by a strong demand, short supply and low interest

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Wow! Summer is here and homes are selling ... FAST! The inventory still remains an issue here in Southern California, There simply aren't enough homes on the market and the ones that are sell in record time. It takes quick action from your REALTOR to show you the newest listings as they become available, And you may want to consider "Market Watch" a program where all new listings are emailed

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Market WatchThe market is picking up the pace, Again! While we did experience a small dip in prices over the fall and winter of 2004, With spring right around the corner, prices again are at all time highs for our market area of Los Angeles and the Counties of.Is it a good time to sell? Yes! It is a good time to sell, You will be able to reap the rewards of your present homes equity and transfer

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(October 5, 2004) -- After setting unprecedented highs this year, home sales should ease but remain historically strong, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. To read more of the full article, Go here Source; National Association Of REALTORS

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