“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?

Tony Lewis

Buy a Home & Invest in your Family's Future - Tony Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia

07-28-09
Tony Lewis

This is a letter sent to my clients in the Santa Clarita Valley and other area of Southrn California!

Dear Buyer and Seller,

There is currently a mass shortage of homes available as Buyers finally believe that homes in the Santa Clarita Valley have reached the bottom pricing. Homes are garnering multiple offers whether they are REO/Bank Owned Properties, Short Sale Listings, Corporate Owned/Relocation or Traditional Sales being sold by a highly motivated Seller.

Home Prices are at the bottom and in some cases on the rise.

Interest Rates are Low but continuously Fluctuating.

Foreclosure Properties are Scarce and receiving 20-30 offers upon being listed

Investors are once again Buying with All Cash.

The FREE $8,000 will be GONE in Just Over 5 Months:

  • It is time to Find a Home as it takes a while to find a home and get your offer accepted in the current real estate market.
  • Many homes are being sold as Short Sales which means it take time as the Lender Must Approve the Sale.
  • Buyers are limited to finding a Bank Owned Home as Short Sale Listing or a Motivated Seller that will compete with the previous 2 types of sellers.

I will stay on top of the Market For You! Let me know exactly what you want in your new home and I will let you know the day it hit's the market. In many cases I may find you that home before it hit's the market!

Be Proactive and Start your Search Early! All indicators are we have hit the bottom of the real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley and all prime communities of Southern California.

Be a Leader don't wait for others to lead the way. Be the person others look to for leadership!

Please continue to refer me to your Family and Friends as 1 Kind Word from You is Worth MORE than any amount of Advertisement I am able to afford!!!

Remember you can see all REO/Bank Owned Listings at the Click of this button!

Fill Out Your Criteria and you will be the first to see homes as they hit the market!

Check out my New Listing in Newhall a 3 Bedroom with RV Parking at $369,900

Check out and let your Family & Friends see our Local Annual Events Page!

Check out places that your Friend & Realtor Loves in the Santa Clarita Valley!

Let me know if you Need a Local Lender or First Time Buyer Programs/Hero etc.

From Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Valencia

661-510-7975

www.TonyLewis.com

tonyglewis@yahoo.com

Reasons to Buy a home today in the Santa Clarita Valley!

07-15-09
Tony Lewis

July Letter to Buyer and Seller,

California remains the most sought after place to live and the Santa Clartia Valley is the best location and most affordable in all of Southern California. Our quaint valley is a "destination community" located close to downtown Los Angeles! Some of our benefits include safety, schools, cleanliness and a family friendly atmosphere. We are currently at or near the bottom of this recession and real estate and home sales are leading the way! Home Sales and Real Estate at a glance:

  • Sales of homes in 2009 have skyrocketed
  • Prices of homes sold have continued to fall
  • Interest Rates remain favorable
  • Homes are now more affordable than at any time in decades

Reasons people remain on the fence:

  • Fear of losing a job
  • Fear that prices will continue to fall

Reasons to buy:

  • Great time to invest
  • Write offs begin once you own a home
  • An investment property will allow you to recoup losses sooner once the real estate market recovers
  • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Timing the absolute bottom or waiting too long could be costly
  • This is the best time to make sure our children will be able to own a home and live near us

Predictions of the future real estate market:

  • All indications lead us to believe that this recession will end by the end of 2009
  • Another rash of foreclosures will be hitting the real estate market soon, perhaps by late summer or early fall
  • Signs are that the government will allow these foreclosure to hit the market and be sold
  • Buyers should have an opportunity to buy a home at a good price but there will still be competition for the homes

You know that I am here for you! Please let your friends and family know about your Friend & Realtor, Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia. One kind word from you is worth more than any advertisement!

Check Daily for all MLS listed Bank Owned/Foreclosed Homes in the Santa Clarita Valley

Fill out your criteria and Have Listings emailed to you as they are newly listed T

ell your friends and family to Check out where to shop eat and play in the SCV

Call Tony for information on home and Learn about first time buyer loans and Hero Programs

Let your family and friends know There is more to the SCV than other areas check out our annual events

I am committed to your success in all real estate matters. Consider me first when you have questions on the Santa Clarita Valley!

Santa Clarita Valley Buyers and Sellers "Jumping through hoops!"

07-08-09
Tony Lewis

Buyers and Sellers are both discouraged for opposite reasons.

Buyers that have jumped into the real estate market are finding low inventories and having to compete for well priced homes.

Sellers are finding out that in order to sell they must price their home competitively with foreclosure, Short Sales and REO listings.

The biggest drawback for both buyers and sellers is that once a price is agreed upon it is nearly impossible to get the appraised value.

My Suggestions:

  • Be dedicated and committed to your success. Not buying could lead to missing out on current pricing or having to pay a higher interest rate.
  • Follow the Market. Know what you want as far a price, location and features and be the first to know when the right home hit's the market.
  • Have your Loan Approval First. Great Deals won't wait for you! Highly Motivated Sellers are Demanding certain things such as - Loan Approval, Proof of Funds to close Escrow, Fica Scores, Earnest Money Deposit and knowledge that your lender can do the job right.
  • For Buyers - Make Buying or Selling a Home your Priority. Schedule around this as Timing is Everything! Be First to see homes as they hit the market.
  • For Sellers - Allow as many Showing as Possible. It is better to be unconvinced for a short time instead of limiting showings due to no lock box or sign and dragging the listing on for a longer period of time.
  • Work with a Realtor that has the necessary experience and is more dedicated to your success than even you are!
  • May I make a suggestion? Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia -
  • Reachable all day
  • by cell phone & text at 661-510-7975 & email tonyglewis@yahoo.com
  • You can also know when new listings hit the market at www.TonyLewis.com

Relocations to Los Angeles? I've got the community for you! Valencia & the Santa Clarita Valley

07-04-09
Tony Lewis

I work and have lived in Valencia/Santa Clarita, California for 30 years. This community is 32 miles from downtown Los Angeles north by the 5 Freeway. We are one of the safest communities in the USA according to FBI Statistics. We Boast: Top 10% Ca. Schools, Six Flags Magic Mountain, TPC Golf course, Regional Mall and Hospital, Hurricane Harbor Water Park, Ice Skating Rinks, Private Tennis Club and one of the newest communities in Southern California. We are a destination community not a bedroom community! Visit www.TonyLewis.com to learn more about the area. Your friends, family and clients will be in caring and capable hands should you entrust them with me!

Want to learn more about Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country? Or more about Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia? Call or text 661-510-7975 email tonyglewis@yahoo.com or visit the website loaded with information about the community www.TonyLewis.com

Valencia & Santa Clarita, Ca. home sales & real estate Market in "Recovery Mode!"

06-18-09
Tony Lewis

June 15, 2009

Dear Home Buyers & Sellers,

"Buyer Beware" now takes on a whole new meaning! Check out all of the indicators that our real estate market has turned around:

  • Home sales in the Santa Clarita Valley are up 20%
  • Home sales in the San Fernando Valley are up 26%
  • Interest Rates have jumped in the past week.
  • Inventories are extremely low.
  • Homes are receiving multiple offers.
  • First-Time Buyer's Tax Credit expires November 30th - You must own your new home by that date to qualify for the $8,000 gift.
  • The $10,000 incentive to buy a New Homes in California has been effective, 75% of the program has already been used up.
  • This once strong "Buyer Favoring Market" is gradually becoming a "Seller's Market" again.

Let your family and friends know that this is the time to start looking for their new home while they still has some control. This is also a great time for you to find that investment property or move up home while prices are incredibly low! I have consistently stated the following, "Buyer's refuse to Buy until it becomes a Seller's Market!" I am committed to your success! Let's discuss your real estate concerns and see if this is the time to for us to look at homes together!

Click here - to see all Bank Owned Homes in the Santa Clarita Valley!

Click here - to have Homes emailed to you as they are newly listed!

Click here - for 1st Time Buyer, VA, FHA & Hero Loan Programs!

I would appreciate it if you would let your family and friends know about your Friend & Realtor Tony Lewis * RE/MAX of Valencia! Share this e-mail with them!

Together we can get America moving again!!!