John Malerba Real Estate

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Everything You Needed To Know About the Santa Clarita Vallety

Here's a sampling of median SOLD prices from across Valencia, CA last month. Homes in Valencia Northpark (Green) are pulling away from the pack in terms of prices.. What's your home worth NOW? Just ask.

Awesome time for sellers.

Talk about your Extreme Home Makeovers, they turned an elementary into a single family residence. Would you like to live in a school?

Has the housing market peaked? Mortgage applications continue to drop. If you are contemplating a move, get the facts. From me. Today. Request a market analysis on your home via FB Messenger. Just Type CMA and your address. Easy Peasy.

There are some homes you don't want to buy no matter how desperate for a new home you are. These would count.

This borders on ridiculous. Just as the stock market is impacted by psychology, so too is real estate. Sellers afraid to sell because they can't afford to buy.. Or so they think...Homes sales simply too low for anyone to comprehend.

Get started ASAP if you haven't because it takes AWHILE!

I've travelled this road, and can help you get to the top! That last corner though, is a doozy. It's called "Clear To Close Corner" and you don't want to look down.

Painting your front door this color will pay for the door itself. That story and a dozen more at my freshly updated weekly news site: Monday Minutes.

It all kinda starts with Pre-Approval!

You'll be able to drive up into those hills and see what has become of the place late next month, or perhaps sooner. Phase One: includes 1,268 homesites in 18 neighborhoods, with homes ranging from 775 to 3,680 square feet in size, serving a diverse pool of buyers.

Houshunting Fridays 101: Pro-Tip: Pick a property EAST of where you work, and you'll never have the sun in your eyes during the morning and afternoon commutes.

Curiosity Question: If you HAD TO MOVE out of state next week, where would you go? Realtors are always curious about developing trends.

I'm almost certain it is... Now where is it?

Canyon Country at risk for power shut-offs. Visit here for more info. https://www.sce.com/wildfire/psps

#comedy #homelife

For those who can work remotely, there's never been a better time to move. https://bit.ly/2Xq7UH8

ADU's are all the rage... Here's a good one!

STIMULUS CHECKS: The IRS is urging people to use the Get My Payment tool on the IRS website to check the status of their payment. If that tool returns a message that says "Payment Status #2 Not Available, then the person will not be receiving a payment via direct deposit or check in the mail, according to an IRS statement issued late Tuesday. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

This renovated courthouse in Vermont is in escrow. That's a shame, because you'll wish you bought it when you see the price. 4 BR 2BA 2140 SF. #califrniaprices2high https://vimeo.com/497336233

I'm hoping this is the last post I do talking about COVID and real estate...Stay healthy this weekend!

Believe it or not, this living room is part of a home most would die for... Check out the REST OF THE HOME. Cost: $5.3M. https://www.facebook.com//pcb.30883195514/3088316484767717

How much is this "She Shed" worth? Give me a guess.

IS there actually land still available? At $30? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwG8MzUDPBw

Happy New Year! Good news for homeowners in this video.

Here's a countdown of the 40 Most Frugal and Friendly Places to Retire in the US (Just in case you've had it with CA): https://moneywise.com//20-inexpensive-places-to-retire-in-

Europe is looking at us through their uh... rear-view mirror.. Hehe, see what I did there? I'll see myself out. https://www.familyhandyman.com//america-is-behind-on-the-/

RE 101 Week Finale:

Real Estate 101 Week:

When someone says "Real Estate must be dead due to COVID." #hotmarket #scv #sfv #onfire

Real Estate 101 Week: Quick Question 1

When you bought your home, did you leave your main bathroom "as-is"? https://magazine.realtor//pet-peeves-drive-bathroom-renova

Santa Clarita is offering $5,000 COVID-19 Relief Grants. The 2020 Santa Clarita Small Business COVID Relief Grant program is intended to provide small businesses financial reimbursements for expenses incurred from business interruption due to COVID-19 impacts. Apply now thru Oct. 28. http://econdev.santa-clarita.com/

There are 194 detached single family homes in Santa Clarita. Median Asking Price: $759,990 The average number of days before the home goes into escrow: 13 The average price per square foot: $340.40 264 of those homes closed escrow in the last 30 days.... Since more homes are selling than are on the market, prices will continue to... rise. Ask me about yours, if you are curious. See more

These are the Top 10 Cities for First Time Buyers. If you HAD TO MOVE to one of these 10 cities, which one would you move to? The following are the top cities for first-time home buyers in 2020, according to the analysis: Grand Rapids, Mich.... Henderson, Nev. Virginia Beach, Va. Boise, Idaho Fort Wayne, Ind. St. Petersburg, Fla. Omaha, Neb. Garland, Texas Gilbert, Ariz. Sioux Falls, S.D. https://flip.it/aTTf7H See more