As sellers prepare to put their homes up for sale we often get asked about improvements beyond basics like paint and carpet or light decluttering. Some sellers are prepared to major things they don’t need to and some think things worth doing cost more than they really do. What’s the best approach? WATCH!   ..read more

Now that Centennial is working with the City to get the Mall development off the ground the proposed “Specific plan” is out now for your review. What does it mean? How can it make things happen faster? Watch! - - - #santaclaritavalley #realestate THE NEAL WEICHEL GROUP | 661-284-5080 RE/MAX OF VALENCIA | NEAL WEICHEL DRE #01107376 ..read more

Being honest with sellers about what the market will bear sometimes means they don’t choose us to represent them This often means agents will take listings KNOWING it’s too high and will be met with little or no interest. Sadly, this happens every day and greatly reduces the chance for multiple offers and higher prices, the exact OPPOSITE of what that homeowner wants. Watch!   ..read more

We're thrilled to announce that RE/MAX has been recognized with the Certificate of Excellence for being among the top three real estate agents in Santa Clarita! This prestigious award, presented by ThreeBestRated®, celebrates our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise in the real estate market. This honor reflects the trust and satisfaction our clients have placed in us, supported by extensive positive reviews and a history of excellence. We are proud to continue setting the standard for realty services in our beautiful city. Visit our website to learn more about ..read more

At FivePoint Valencia, the community is buzzing with activities that bring neighbors together. This fall featured engaging nature walks and complimentary ice skating sessions at The Cube, perfect for family bonding. We are so happy to see the generousity with contributions to the SCV Senior Center and the festive fundraising at the Boys & Girls Club's Festival of Trees. The community's commitment to eco-friendly living was also showcased at the LA Sustainability Summit. Families like the Song-Suhs, who live these values daily, exemplify what makes FivePoint Valencia an exceptional place to ..read more

Did you know the SCVEDC has an interactive, online tool that provides themed virtual tours of the amazing features our community has to offer? Engage with different media, maps, and data, and really get to know the various aspects of the Santa Clarita Valley that make it such a great place to live, work, and play! They'll be adding new customized tours periodically, so keep an eye on our social media, website, and newsletters for updates. In this exclusive virtual experience, discover the thriving industries that define Santa Clarita Valley—digital and media, aerospace & defense, medical ..read more

As 2023 comes to a close you may hear that we had a record LOW number of sales, the smallest amount since 1993. That’s true and it was due to the highest interest rates and lowest inventory we have seen in decades. A true double whammy. I expect though that 2024 will be much busier due to rates falling and a large influx of new homes from a source that has always been key in Santa Clarita….WATCH! #santaclaritavalley #realestate THE NEAL WEICHEL GROUP | 661-284-5080 RE/MAX OF VALENCIA | NEAL WEICHEL DRE #01107376 ..read more

The real estate headlines are all about the highest interest rates we have had in over 20 years and the extreme slow down in new sales because of them. For sellers that are on the market now 3, 6, 10 weeks or more without solid offers they may wonder what to do. Agents are suggesting to sellers to pay for the buyer’s points or closing costs as a way to ‘buy down” the interest rate for a year or two. Typically this costs between $10,000-$30,000. I have a better idea….WATCH! #santaclaritavalley #realestate THE NEAL WEICHEL GROUP | 661-284-5080 RE/MAX OF VALENCIA | NEAL WEICHEL DRE #01107376 ..read more

Happy birthday to Alec and Lindsay!! . We are so grateful to have these two as part of our team. We made it out to Gladstones in Santa Monica to celebrate. What a perfect afternoon! THE NEAL WEICHEL GROUP | 661-284-5080 RE/MAX OF VALENCIA | NEAL WEICHEL DRE #01107376 ..read more

Its been a long time since short sales or foreclosures were even a small part of the homes available for sale. That is unlikely to change anytime soon but it would be a mistake to think that we wont see some start to come available for sale. Especially for those that have purchased in the last 2 years and maybe didn’t put a lot of money down, a need to sell could leave them in a tough position when they owe basically what the home is worth. We are really seeing distress in the commercial sector (especially office) where 30 year loans don’t really exist and most investors have 5 or maybe 10 yea ..read more