olympics

olympics

The Olympic Spirit certainly has made me appreciate all the folks around me. I heard athlete after athlete share that they would not have been here today without their team. For Michael Phelps it was his family, his coach, and yes–his dedication to his craft. For me it is the Real Estate Association, my team dedicated to education, Legal Team of the California Association of Realtors and Government Affairs, keeping a watchful eye on learning about the impacts to legislation on Home Ownership rights and added fees, retrofits and new disclosures that may impact your Real Estate Transaction. My team includes Green Certification, Certified Distress Property Experts, Marketing and Technology, Disclosure and Real Estate Transaction Process tracking. We train and...

short sale options

The Truth – Short Sale Series Know Your Options is part of the Education Series right here on the Scene in SCV. You Tube Video What is a short sale? A short sale is the sale of a piece of real estate for less than what is actually owed on the note and in turn the lender accepting less than what is owed to them. That is a short sale. <br><br>  What is the process? How to get started? We are the Home Team For SCV and we are here to answer any questions. 661-309-3195.  And if you need more information  on Short Sales, visit us at www.scvFacingForeclosure.com or at LeahPollack.com     Area Housing Statistics For this month’s Real Estate Statistics for the Santa Clarita Valley, CA Click HERE The current real estate statistics for...

byoc

byoc

The other day I was in the garage and I noticed that I have an entire corner of my garage where I store Chairs. Different kinds of chair, metal folding, lawn chairs, beach chairs, those chairs you can collapse that fit in an over-the-shoulder bag, and collapsable chairs that have a foot rest, I call those my portable bar-ca-lounger. Then I got to thinking, now that summer is upon us I will be using these chairs more often. I take a chair with me to the pool, I take a chair with me to the Central Park Concerts in the Park, to the Lexus Jazz Series on Town Center, I take a chair to see the Fourth of July parade in Newhall, CA, to see the Fireworks at the Mall on the Fourth of July, and I take the chairs camping. What does this have to do with Real Estate in the...

fred

fred

When I grew up my Dad always referred to dogs as “hes” and cats as “shes”. I never asked why. Perhaps it was because we had a dairy farm and my mom had a kennel full of dogs and we had many barn cats, so perhaps it was for efficiency. Well the apples don’t fall far from trees, as when it comes to lizard looking creatures to me they are all named “Fred”. Today, I happen to have an Uramastyx named “Fred”. A quiet unassuming lizard looking creature that loves watching TV and going for walks in the backyard. Yes, we have a harness; you may have met Fred at the Pet Expo in Santa Clarita. We take Fred there too. Recently, we noticed that Fred had some yellow objects in the cage. We didn’t know what to make of them. After researching, it turns out...

poppy festival

poppy festival

Lancaster boasts one of California’s most abundant crops of the vibrant poppies that are California’s state flower. For several years, the City of Lancaster co-sponsored the Wildflower Information Center with the Lancaster Woman’s Club to cater the interests of thousands of visitors who flocked to the Antelope Valley for a glimpse of these brilliant, beautiful flowers. Held at the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery, visitors could pick up free wildflower maps and learn about the best viewing locations before heading out to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. It seemed only natural to create an even larger event to welcome and introduce visitors to the Lancaster area. The annual Festival plays host to the colorful poppies, which are an...

have fun this weekend

have fun this weekend

Thanks to our friends at KHTS-AM 1220, here is a list of fun things to do this weekend: Cabrillo Music Theatre –“Once Upon A Mattress” SCV Kids Consignment-“Spring Sale” Canyon Theatre Guild-”Barefoot In the Park” & “Anne Of Green Gables” Circle Of Hope Walk For Hope SCV Youth Project Sweet Charity Cake Auction Million Meal Marathon Bowman High – E-Waste Collection Rituals Colour Salon – Earth Day Carnival For Kids Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival And More…Including Upcoming Events… Cabrillo Music Theatre – “Once Upon A Mattress” When: Friday, April 20 at 8pm; Saturday, April 21 at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, April 22 at 2pm; Thursday, April 26 at 7:30pm; Friday, April 27 at 8pm; Saturday, April 28 at 2pm and 8pm;...

wild wild west event

wild wild west event

Join us for a party on Main Street filled with Music, Dancing, Food Trucks, Western vendors, and the unveiling of Glenn Ford’s Star on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. There’s something for the Cowboy in everyone. Adult Beverages served on a cash and carry basis. SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL EVENT SENSES-COWBOYS ON MAIN ST Old Town Newhall on Main St. 7 PM to 11PM FREE ADMISSION Music of Dawson’s Gang