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Connor with Honor's Market Watch: Santa Clarita Real Estate Update - July 17, 2024

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Market Watch with Connor with Honor at SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com! Today’s show was nothing short of spectacular, filled with valuable insights and updates on the Santa Clarita real estate market.

Your Trusted Real Estate Partner

Connor MacIvor, widely known as Connor with Honor, is your local Santa Clarita real estate expert. A former first responder turned top realtor, Connor brings a unique perspective and unmatched dedication to his clients. With years of experience serving the Santa Clarita Valley community, Connor's insights are both invaluable and trusted.

Market Overview

In today's episode, Connor provided an in-depth analysis of the current real estate market, covering the following key points:

• Total Active Listings: A comprehensive breakdown of the 463 active listings, including 11 coming soon, 88 new listings, 59 price changes, 18 back on the market, 33 active under contract, 47 pending, 50 closed, 4 expired, 10 canceled, 14 on hold, and 4 withdrawn properties.

Market Trends and Insights

Connor highlighted the steady increase in listings over the past few weeks, noting that while the numbers are up by 30 to 40 units, it's not enough to significantly shift the market dynamics yet. Properties are still being sold as quickly as they are listed, maintaining a balanced market.

Breakdown by Property Type

Today's show focused on residential properties, specifically single-family residences, condominiums, and townhomes throughout Santa Clarita Valley. Connor explained the key differences between these property types:

• Condominiums: Typically apartment-style rectangular boxes with shared walls, ceilings, and floors. Parking situations vary by location, including covered parking, carports, or garages.
• Townhomes: Usually multiple-story properties with some form of private garage, often with direct or indirect access. Townhomes offer more privacy with minimal shared walls.
• Single-Family Residences: Standalone properties on their own lots, not touching other homes, providing complete separation from neighbors. Connor also touched on the concept of detached condominiums, which are classified differently by builders to reduce costs.

Real Estate Considerations

Connor shared valuable advice for buyers and sellers in today's market:

• Interest Rates: Current interest rates remain high with no significant reductions expected this year. Connor advised caution and patience when working with lenders and emphasized the importance of choosing the right lender before sharing personal financial information.
• Insurance Profiles: For attached single-family residences, it's crucial to understand the insurance implications, especially if there were past claims affecting neighboring properties.

Poll Questions for the New Real Estate World

Connor posed some thought-provoking questions for his audience:

1. What would you expect to pay your listing agent in the new real estate world?
2. What would you be willing to pay the agent representing you as a buyer?
3. Would you be okay with having your agent also represent the homebuyer? What issues might arise from dual representation?

Closing Remarks

Connor with Honor concluded the show by inviting viewers to visit SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com for all their real estate needs. He thanked everyone for watching and reaffirmed his commitment to providing top-notch real estate services in the Santa Clarita Valley.

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