Category Archives: real estate

New Real Estate Radio Show Provides Insight into Real Estate Market

Sylmar or San Fernando Valley real estate could be one of the topics discussed on a new radio show about real estate being presented by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The show is called Real Estate Today and airs … Continue reading

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What’s Stimulus Got to Do with Sylmar…

The newly passed $787.2 billion stimulus package will have an effect on Sylmar real estate in several ways. According to the California Association of Realtors, the legislation resets the conforming loan limit cap in Los Angeles County to $729,750, up … Continue reading

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Sylmar Real Estate Foreclosure Crisis Hits TV Airwaves

Today Los Angeles Councilmember Richard Alarcón (District 7) challenged banks to put a moratorium on foreclosures in Sylmar, and to help Sylmar residents on the verge of foreclosure to keep their homes. A news report about Sylmar real estate on … Continue reading

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Learn more about buying Sylmar real estate

Great news for buyers of Sylmar real estate and others who need more education about home buying and financing! Years ago when I worked in the Public Relations Department of Countrywide Home Loans in the company’s world headquarters in Calabasas, … Continue reading

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Buy Sylmar Real Estate for Low Interest Rates

This past two weeks has brought about a significant change in the real estate market in Sylmar and the San Fernando Valley, as well as other parts of the United States. When the Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark federal fund … Continue reading

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Sylmar Real Estate Update

A few tidbits about Sylmar real estate and home sales in the San Fernando Valley that you may not be aware of: Sylmar Home Sales Strong The real estate market is alive and well in Sylmar and other parts of … Continue reading

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Sylmar-Sayre Firestorm: A Tragic Encore

For the second time in just over a month, Sylmar citizens experienced an uncontrolled firestorm this weekend that ended tragically with the loss of hundreds of homes, most notably in the beautiful Oakridge Mobile Home Park at the end of Glenoaks Boulevard … Continue reading

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Come Visit Pioneer Cemetery the 3rd Saturday of Every Month, Rain or Shine

I belong to the San Fernando Valley Historical Society and have been involved heavily in preserving and improving what is left of the old historic Pioneer Cemetery located in Sylmar at the corner of Foothill and Bledsoe (about a half-mile … Continue reading

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Federal Loan Limits Reduced for 2009 for LA & Orange Counties: Another Good Reason to Buy Now UPDATED

UPDATE: FEB 15, 2009 The newly passed $787.2 billion stimulus package will have an effect on Sylmar real estate in several ways. According to the California Association of Realtors, the legislation resets the conforming loan limit cap in Los Angeles … Continue reading

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Facing Foreclosure: Knowledge is Power

If you or anyone you know is facing foreclosure on a Sylmar home or home in another area, please visit the following websites to learn more about the various government programs that are available to help Sylmar residents and others: … Continue reading

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