About Santa Clarita's Stevenson Ranch

Things to do in Santa Clarita this holiday season weekend.

The holidays are always a great time to get out there and do something with the family. Santa Clarita never falls short of things to do. Even if there wasn't anything to do we would still have our old reliable Six Flags Magic Mountain. Which I can say if you haven't been on X, you have to try it. During the holidays it's fun to do something that isn't here on a regular basis. Some favorites are the Christmas Tree Holiday Train, Winter Magic with the lighted boat parade at Castaic Lake, and Choir singing throughout the day at the Westfield mall. Whatever you choose to do in Santa Clarita I'm sure it will be fun as long as you're with family and friends enjoying this holiday season we only get for a small time each year.

Saturday: December 5, 2009

8:00am-10:00am Castaic Lake Bird Walk; Castaic Lake Park Office
9:00am-1:00pm Farmer's Market; Chesebrough Park
9:00am-4:00pm Oxnard Tamale Festival (Free); Plaza Park, Oxnard
10:00am Christmas Tree Holiday Train; Fillmore & Western Railway
10:00am-11:00am Total Aquarience Water Exercise; Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
10:00am-2:00pm Art Exhibit: Beyond the Image (Free); College of Canyons Art Gallery
10:00am-3:00pm Literacy and Arts Festival; William S Hart Park
10:00am-3:00pm Holiday Crafts Faire; Placerita Canyon Nature Center
10:00am-4:00pm Holiday Arts & Craft Fair; College of Canyons, Valencia & Stadium Way
11:00am Children's Storytime (Free); Borders Valencia
11:00am-12:00pm Family Nature Walk (Free); Placerita Nature Center
1:00pm-4:00pm Saugus Train Station Open (Free); Heritage Junction
1:00pm-5:00pm 60 Minutes With An Artist (Free); Valencia Library
1:00pm-5:00pm Holiday Boutique; Valencia Library
2:00pm Christmas Tree Holiday Train; Fillmore & Western Railway
2:00pm-5:00pm Winter Magic; Castaic Lake, Paradise Cove
2:00pm-5:00pm Meet the Winemaker: Silkwood; Vino 100 Valencia
3:00pm Artists Reception for Beyond the Image (Free); College of the Canyons, Valencia
3:00pm-7:00pm Holiday Window Painting Contest (Register); Old Town Newhall
5:00pm Lighted Boat Parade (Free); Castaic Lake, Paradise Cove
6:00pm North Pole Express Train (Reservations); Fillmore & Western Railway
6:30pm-9:30pm Murder Mystery Dinner Train: The Holiday; F&W Railway
7:00pm Cowboys and Carols (Reserve); William S. Hart Park
7:00pm Winter Spectacular by COC Orchestras; Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
7:00pm-10:00pm Holiday Home Tour; Location TBA upon Reservation
7:30pm North Pole Express Train (Reservations); Fillmore & Western Railway
7:30pm Come Christmas Sing Concert; The Master's College Bross Gymnasium
8:00pm Live Band; Valencia Wine Company
8:00pm Miracle on 34th Street; Canyon Theatre Guild
8:00pm Harvey; Santa Paula Theater Center
10:00pm-12:00pm Live Band; Mojito

Sunday: December 6, 2009

8:30am-2:00pm Holiday Arts & Craft Fair; College of Canyons, Valencia & Stadium Way
10:00am Christmas Tree Holiday Train; Fillmore & Western Railway
10:00am Choirs Singing Throughout Day; Westfield Valencia Town Center
10:00am-2:00pm Gentle Barn Open House; Gentle Barn Ranch
11:00am Birds of Prey Presentation (Free); Vasquez Rocks
12:00pm-3:00pm Snow Day with Real Snow (Free); Westfield Valencia Town Center
1:00pm San Andreas Fault Tours (Free); Devil's Punchbowl, Pearblossom
1:00pm-4:00pm Kingsbury House Tours (Free); Heritage Junction
1:00pm-4:00pm Saugus Train Station Open (Free); Heritage Junction
1:00pm-4:00pm Art Exhibit & Auction for weSPARK; Valencia Industrial Park
2:00pm Christmas Tree Holiday Train; Fillmore & Western Railway
2:00pm Miracle on 34th Street; Canyon Theatre Guild
2:00pm M*A*S*H; Repertory East Playhouse
2:00pm-5:00pm Community Tree Lighting Ceremony (Free); Henry Mayo Hospital
2:30pm Harvey; Santa Paula Theater Center
5:30pm Dinner With Santa Train (Reservations Req'd); Fillmore & Western Railway
6:00pm North Pole Express Train (Reservations); Fillmore & Western Railway
6:00pm Holiday Dinner Theatre Event; LaMesa Junior High
7:00pm Go Country Accoustic Holiday; Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
7:30pm North Pole Express Train (Reservations); Fillmore & Western Railway

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4 Stevenson Ranch, Ca. Homes For Sale between $499,000 - $530,000

Stevenson Ranch Homes for sale are far and few between lately. There are currently 4 homes for sale right now in Stevenson Ranch that are not short sales and ready to open escrow with prices ranging from $499,000 - $530,000 for the single family homes. The smallest Stevenson Ranch home for sale in this price range is 1840 sq.ft. and the largest is 2433 sq.ft. There is two homes with a view and one with a pool. It wasn't long ago these homes were Stevenson Ranch were selling in the $600,000 -$700,000. Now is a great time to purchase while interest rates are still low. If you would like a private showing of any of these 4 Stevenson Ranch homes for sale please call me.

For more information you can call 661 284-5004 or visit www.Laura4Homes.com

What is an Acceptable Hardship for a Short Sale?

A seller must have a true hardship when doing a short sale in order to qualify the short sale through the lenders.

A hardship is defined as: A material change in the financial situation of a home owner that is or will affect their ability to pay their mortgage.

The following could be reasons for hardship and inability to keep paying the mortgage and short sale being a viable option for the borrower.

1. Business failure

2. Loss of job

3. Death of a spouse

4. Damage to property

5. Inheritance

6. Severe illness

7. Divorce

8. Incarceration

9. Too much dept

10. Reduced income

11. Payment increase or mortgage adjustment

12. Military service/ duty

13. Mandatory job relocation

14. Medical bills

15. Death of family members

When submitting a short sale package to the bank for approval the lender will require the borrower/ home owner to write a hardship letter as to why they can no longer pay their mortgage and/or why they have to sell the home as short sale.

For information on short sale assistance please visit http://www.laura4homes.com/Default.aspx?page=29

Santa Clarita California Short Sale Risk Management Tip

On short sales, there is a major difference between the lender releasing the lien to allow escrow to close and the lender releasing the borrower from the underlying dept. Most short sales currently only release the lien and do not dismiss the dept owed by the borrower. The majority of time this is referred to as a "charge off". That means the lender can go after the borrower for the money owed even though they allowed the short sale to go through by removing the lien.

The borrower, or the agent representing them, should try to negotiate for the total dismissal of the dept at the time of the short sale approval. At first the lender will fight this repeatedly but if you push hard enough it can be done.

Borrowers should always have their own legal counsel approve all short sale documents from the lender prior to signing off on them. If you are an agent representing a client on a short sale it is very important you advise them seek legal counsel in writing. Find an attorney to be on your team to refer clients to, I find it very helpful.

For a private consultation to see if a short sale is the best option for you please do not hesitate call me.

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