Tony Lewis

Happy Mother's Day! Those of you that are fortunate to have your Mother with you are able to express, in person , by phone, text & email your appreciation & love! Don't miss that opportunity!!!

My Mother is with me in thought, memory, life style, the raising of my family, personality, character, outlook on life and oh so many other aspects of life! I let her know how much I loved her and appreciated her sacrifices as well as how much of her life she gave up in order to make mine better. Or did I?

I have a philosophy, oddly enough, rooted by my Mother's teachings, that we show thanks and appreciation in our daily life. Saying "I Love You" makes someone feel good for the moment. Showing your Love feels good for a life time! I always tried to show my Love and appreciation and I am sure my Mother knew how much I Loved her.

My Mother has been gone for several years. The Love and Appreciation continues to grow but the Life's Lessons are evolving and have significance in my daily life as if she were still here teaching them. Just like learning a new Tennis Stroke it may take years for a lesson to be fully understood and implemented. That is the affect my Mother's teachings have had on me. She affected me then and continues to do so and this allows me to grow and be a positive influence on those I affect!

I bring this Love and Appreciation with me into my career as a Realtor. Selling a Home to a person or family means a lot to me. It is a chance for me to give back to others the Love that was given. My Mother would be pleased with the pride taken in my profession, I'm sure!

Call or write Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia for information on buying or selling a home. I may not work in your community but you can depend and expect me to screen your new Realtor to make sure she or he works with the same Love and Dedication as I do!

Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Valencia

www.TonyLewis.com

Tonyglewis@yahoo.com

661-510-7975 Cell Direct

Living , Working & Serving Valencia and the Santa Clarita Valley California (32 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles, California - Home of Six Flags Magic Mountain)

The Santa Clarita Valley is more than a home to my family! Check out the May '09 News Letter!

Life & Living is Better in the Santa Clarita Valley! This is our own Island! Lakes to the North, Ocean & Beaches to the West, Los Angeles to the South, Skiing & Las Vegas to the East! One of the Safest Cities in the USA with Top Schools, Cleanliness, Annual Events, Six Flags Magic Mountain, PGA Golf Tournaments and a TPC Golf Course, Private Tennis Club, Skating Rinks, Parks... Tell me! Did the term "Heaven on Earth" come to mind? Real Estate & Home Sales is local! Hear the news that others aren't sharing with you. Home Sales in the Santa Clarita Valley were up 45.2% in February and Home sales have now increased for 12 straight months in the Santa Clarita Valley. We are still in a Buyer's Market but finally Buyer's have come out of the woodwork! We may be at the bottom or perhaps the bottom is passing by! Foreclosure Homes are getting multiple offers. Call or write to see homes, get the value of your home or ask questions on anything "Santa Clarita Valley!" Following is a new link that allows you to see the full listing of Bank Owned, Foreclosure Homes in and around the Santa Clarita Valley!

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and your family!

Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Valencia

www.TonyLewis.com * tonyglewis@yahoo.com

Cell Direct - 661-510-7975

Mark this Date - April 13, 2009 as it may prove to be the day that homes in * the Santa Clarita Valley and other prestigious, safe and desirable communities in Southern California including Granada Hill and many others begin the hectic roller coaster ride called Real Estate Market Home Sale Recovery.

If you are one of the thousands of buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting to scoop up a home at the lowest price available you best grab on to a Experienced, Highly Educated, Knowledgeable & Caring Realtor that knows your likes, dislikes and price range. Home Inventories are dropping, Foreclosures are leveling out and Short Sales and getting multiple offers.

There is currently an intense competition for well price and located homes. We may now be at the bottom of the market and there is a chance that we have already passed that bottom. Remember buying a home instantly begins benefits to the home owner. Write offs begin with your first payment and the schools and other community benefits are your. You can plant your roots. Don't you feel that taking advantage of nearly a 45% drop in prices is good enough? Do you really want to risk missing out on being a Buyer in a Buyer's Market? Wouldn't you rather be at the front of the line having started you home search then waiting for others to finally convince you to start looking?

Call me, Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia to see homes in the Santa Clarita Valley. The communities are Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall & Canyon Country. I will give you the benefit of nearly 30 years of local knowledge & look out for your best interest and investment.

Call me on my cell phone at 661-510-7975 Write tonyglewis@yahoo.com and by all means visit the one stop real estate website www.TonyLewis.comwhere you can see all available Bank Owned, Foreclosure homes, Search the MLS for current active listings and have them emailed to you as they hit the market. You will also see local events and places to eat, shop & have fun!!!

Your Friend & Realtor,

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Valencia

My 4 Favorite Words are "Honesty, Integrity, Ethics & Faith!"

Last chance!!! You would like to say "I bought my home at the bottom of the market!" This may be the bottom and there is a chance that the bottom has already passed! One thing is for sure, Home prices are incredibly low in the better communities. Valencia, Stevenson Ranch and many of the most desirable communities that make up the Santa Clarita Valley are already seeing competition for homes. Inventories have fallen especially when you only consider homes that are actually going to sell in this market. Sure, there are many overpriced listings. These homes will not even get shown. However bank owned, foreclosures, short sales and motivated sellers aren't hanging around. They are flying off the market in the best locations. You may have missed the boat when looking for a single family detached home priced between $350,000 and $450,000. There is already a feeding frenzy in this price range. Call me, Tony Lewis with RE/MAX of Valencia for listing that match your family's needs. I will email them to you and also make an appointment to show you the best homes that match closest to your criteria. Visit www.TonyLewis.com to see all the current Bank Owned, Foreclosure homes in the Santa Clarita Valley. You will also be able to sign in to have new listing emailed to you as they hit the market. Call me at 661-510-7975 Cell Direct or email at tonyglewis@yahoo.com You can depend on 30 years of local knowledge to be working for you!

Should I Short Sale or allow my home to become another Foreclosure?

Of course the best thing you can do is keep your home! However home owners in America today may not have that option. The biggest benefit of a Short Sale is that your credit may be back to normal within 24 months where a foreclosure will hurt your credit for 7 years and perhaps longer.

The most important factors for selling via Short Sale are:

Seller's commitment to the process and willingness to assist with the success of the process.

Lender's Approval to allow the sale despite not being fully compensated

Having 2^nd & 3^rd Lenders allow the Short Sale to proceed

Finding a Realtor that knows how to work through the process and able to communicate with other Realtors in a manner that get your home shown.

Prior to selling via Short Sale each and every seller needs to consult a CPA & an Attorney in order to know all legal ramifications of whether their particular situation will work as a benefit by selling as a Short Sale.

Tony Lewis of RE/MAX of Valencia is committed to your success and guiding you through this down turn in our real estate market. Call Tony at 661-510-7975 or email at tonyglewis@yahoo.com and by all means visit his website www.TonyLewis.com to learn more about the process and how your situation fits in!