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If you’re a Santa Clarita or Los Angeles area homeowner with financial difficulties, and your home is at risk, it’s critical you contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory. The earlier the short sale process is started the better the chance of success. Once you contact Matt, he’ll develop cutting edge strategies and a plan of attack, specifically customized for your situation. He’ll immediately implement his proven methods and put them to work, just for you, the homeowner!

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It costs the homeowner nothing to short sale their home. Matt will be paid by the lender and it costs the homeowner nothing! In many cases, Matt has even been able to negotiate $3,000. or more in cash back to the homeowner. It’s time to face your financial truth and take action! Don’t allow yourself to think it’s not possible! Don’t think let yourself think it won’t work for you! It can and will, work for you. Give yourself a break and contact Matt today.

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Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and utilizes cutting edge solutions for those facing financial crisis.
MattSellsSCV.com

661-713-4799

mgregory@kw.com

Here are three good reasons to buy a Santa Clarita Valley home during the holidays:

1. Many people currently in the market for buying a home are putting their plans on hold because they’re busy or traveling during the holiday season. Real Estate Agent Matt Gregory explains, while they’re busy, it’s a great time to get a good deal that might not otherwise be aailable after the holidays. There’s less competition in the Santa Clarita real estate market and that will benefit holiday home buyers
2. Home are on the market for a reason! Since it is the holidays, sellers may be much more motivated to complete their sale now! Many people are having financial difficulties and need to sell quickly. Also, they’re still many stuck in short sale situations and must get an offer in to their lenders, quickly!
3. As Keith Renno of Pacific Funding explains in the video, interest rates continue to stay very low right now. For those that qualify, FHA loans can be obtained for as low as 4%, or even less!

Happy Holidays and please contact Matt today at 661-713-4799

There are 1129 homes for sale in Santa Clarita, California. Of those 1129 homes, 478 are short sales. That’s 42% of the real estate market! 41%, or462 of those homes for sale are standard sales. We have a total 168 bank owned properties for sale, also known as REO’s. Short Sales have dominated the Santa Clarita real estate market for quite a long time now. This is not surprising and it is expected. As we stated at the beginning of the year with our 2011 predictions, “short sale transactions would continue to dominate the real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley.”

Now is a good time to buy a home in Santa Clarita! Home prices are down and interest rates are low. If you’re considering buying a SCV home, it’s critical you select a real estate agent that is an expert with distressed property transactions. It’s no longer a good idea to just choose your friendly neighborhood real estate agent. Check to see if your agent has any special training or designations associated with distressed sales transactions. Check their track record for successfully closed short sale transactions. Talk to some past clients. These Santa Clarita short sale transactions can be extremely difficult, complex & time consuming. Once you finally end your lengthly home search and find that special home, you want the transaction to CLOSE. Having representation by an expert real estate agent that is experienced with with short sale transactions will allow the best chance at success. Contact Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group today. Matt has successfully helped may friends and clients successfully buy and sell their short sale properties. He’s here to help you as well.

Matt Gregory   661-713-4799

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As you know, most of the Santa Clarita real estate market consists of short sale or real estate owned (foreclosed) properties. Many Santa Clarita homeowners have been hurt so bad by the recession, they’re either short selling their homes to avoid foreclosure, or have already suffered foreclosure. Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group have helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure by short selling their homes. Matt has also helped many home buyers with their Santa Clarita Distressed Property purchase and transactions. These transactions are often complex, difficult and time consuming. Now days, your favorite real estate agent friend or neighbor may not be the best choice for representation. These distressed property transactions require a real estate agent that is trained and experienced, with a proved successful track record. Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist!  Contact Matt Gregory today at 661-713-4799.

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Here’s the GRANT information:

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2011/2012 First-Time Homebuyer Grant for Short-Sale & REO Properties, and NSP2 Rehabbed Properties from LAHNS

The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® is currently offering grants to qualified first-time homebuyers who purchase an REO/foreclosure or short-sale property, or an approved NSP2 rehabbed home from the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS) within the San Fernando or Santa Clarita Valley and have a low to moderate income-level. The amount of each grant will be $4,000 and will only be paid to qualified applicants after the close of escrow. Repayment of grant is not required.

SRAR staff will administer the applications and grants will only be awarded to the most deserving candidates, as decided by the 2011 HAF Grant Subcommittee. 

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NOTE: THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF GRANTS. GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT NEED, AS DETERMINED BY THE REVIEWING COMMITTEE. BUYERS MUST BE ADVISED THAT SIMPLY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN AWARDED GRANT.

Qualification Requirements:

• Applicant must be a first-time homebuyer, as defined by the State of California.
• Applicant must use a REALTOR® member of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® (SRAR) in the purchase of their home through the close of escrow.
• Applicant must purchase an REO/Foreclosure or Short-Sale property, or an approved NSP2 rehabbed home from the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS).
  • For more information about LANHS’s NSP2 rehabbed properties, contact them at 888-895-2647
• The home to be purchased must be within the jurisdiction of SRAR.
• Applicant must not exceed the following income limitations:
  • 1-2 Household Members = $95,160
  • 3 or more Household Members = $111,02
• Applicant must attend the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services’ (LANHS) First-Time Homebuyer seminar and must prove the successful completion of the seminar with the certificate provided by LANHS
  • For more information on available classes, visit www.lanhs.org, call 888-895-2647 or email Counseling@lanhs.org
  • There are other First-Time Home Buyer courses that are approved by the City of Los Angeles and would be acceptable for use with this grant program. Click here for a full list of approved providers of First-Time Home Buyer courses.

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To receive the funds you will need:

1. A photocopy of your ID (BUYER)
2. A copy of your final closing statement. You will receive this from the Escrow Company a few days after your transaction.
3. Page 8 of the contract showing buyer’s agent
4. Applicant’s LANHS First-Time Homebuyer Seminar Certification
5. Income verification
6. First-Time Homebuyers verification (Lender/CPA/W2′s etc.)

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Matt & his Gregory Real Estate Group can help you assemble your information. Once you have assembled this information, it will be submitted to:
Southland Regional Association of REALTORS
7232 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406

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NOTE: It may take 30 days or longer to receive the funds once your application is approved.

Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)

APPROVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

All Borrowers applying for the LAHD Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Programs

are required to attend an eight (8) hour homebuyer education course given by

an LAHD Approved Homebuyer Education Provider.

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East LA Community Corporation (ELACC)

530 South Boyle Avenue

Los Angeles, Ca 90033

(323) 269-4214

Languages: English and Spanish

Website: www.elacc.org

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Korean Churches for Community Dev (KCCD)

3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 922

Los Angeles, Ca 90010

(213) 985-1500

Languages: English and Korean

Website: www.kccd3300.org

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LA Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS)

3926 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200

Los Angeles, Ca 90010

(213) 381-2862

Languages: English and Spanish

Website: www.lanhs.org

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New Economics for Women (NEW)

303 South Loma Drive

Los Angeles, Ca 90017

(213) 483-2060 ext. 106

Languages: English and Spanish

Website: www.neweconomicsforwomen.org

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Shalom Center

2975 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 415

Los Angeles, Ca 90010

(213) 380-3700

Languages: English and Korean

Website: www.shalomcenter.net

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West Angeles Comm. Dev. Corp. (WACDC)

6028 Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, Ca 90043

(323) 751-3440 ext. 29

Languages: English

Website: www.westangelescdc.org

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Please note that the information above may change. Please contact the agencies directly to obtain current

information.

All of the agencies above are HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies. If you are a HUD Approved

Housing Counseling Agency and are interested in becoming an LAHD Approved Homebuyer Education

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 Many agents and their clients are shying away from short sale and other distressed properties for a variety of reasons. In some instances this is understandable, but home buyers should not automatically avoid a short sale just because it’s not a standard sale. Regardless of the type of transaction awaiting our home buyers, we feel it’s important to help them purchase the home that meets their criteria. We don’t care if it’s a short sale, REO, standard sale or a GARAGE SALE. We refuse to “give in” and we always show our buyers all the properties that best fit their search criteria. Yes, short sales are sometimes more difficult, and we may make less than we would on a standard sale. So What! We’re in this business for the long haul and if it turns out the home our buyer desires is a difficult short sale, so be it. We just don’t want our buyers to settle for something less than they hoped for, just because of the transaction type. If you’re a home buyer, and you’re currently looking for that “dream home,” don’t give up! Also, don’t be afraid of any distressed property! There’s no reason for you to miss out on that one special home just because it’s a distressed property. Yes, you need to be prepared to wait, and need to know, in advance, what the chance of success is. If you have a QUALIFIED and EXPERIENCED Certified Distressed Property agent, he or she should be able to provide you with a success rate, before you make an offer on a home. It’s kind of like sitting in a traffic jam! If we know ahead of time we’re going to be stuck in some traffic, it’s no big deal. If it’s a surprise, we’re all unhappy and annoyed! Either way, the bottom line is, we still arrive safely at our destination in the end. It’s really not such a silly or unrealistic anaology. It’s just a matter of being aware of the potential difficulties in advance so you’re prepared for ride. Most often, if the agent has the experience and specialized training, it will all work out in the end. Contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799

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Be advised, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic with buying a Santa Clarita Short Sale. Here at the Gregory Real Estate Group and Keller Williams VIP Properties, we’re closing distressed property transactions on a regular and continual basis. Very few are actually failing in the end, so there’s really no need to avoid any home! Yes, some short sale transactions have a better chance of success than others! Your Certified Distressed Property Expert real estate agent will be able to advise you before you make your offer. If your agent is telling you to avoid ALL Distressed properties, you should find someone else, FAST! Honestly, you’re going to miss out if you don’t. Matt Gregory is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has successfully helped many friends and clients with their distressed property sales.

Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799

Time to stop searching, CONTACT MATT GREGORY AND WE’LL MAKE AN OFFER!
Currently listed at $445,000. which is about $20,000 under market! Valencia Northbridge 4+3 home on a corner lot! Awesome home, popular area, almost 2000 SF, tasteful decor, custom landscaping, custom paint, low HOA’s, association pool & spa, walking distance to paseos. Just perfect! Contact Matt at 661-713-4799

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Many Features, but some include:

• Three Car Garage
• Bright & Cheerful Decor
• Almost 2000 SF
• Nice backyard
• Permitted patio cover
• Breakfast nook

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Santa Clarita home buyers must be aware of the current Santa Clarita real estate market condition. Around 70% of all the homes “for sale” are considered a Distressed Property. That means it’s either a short sale or REO (Real Estate Owner) property. This type of home sale is often complex, difficult, and requires some cutting edge strategies to close. The truth is, not every real estate agent is trained & qualified to best handle this type of transaction. Your friendly neighborhood real estate agent may not be your best choice for representation. We highly recommend homeowners and home buyers choose an agent that has specilized distressed property training and proven successful track record.

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Matt Gregory of the Gregory Real Estate Group is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has successfully helped many friends and clients close their short sale and REO transactions. Matt recently appeared on the KHTS radio and featured at the Santa Clarita Short Sale Expert! Put yourself in a strong position for real estate success and  contact Matt Gregory today! 661-713-4799.

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New Short Sale Excitement – Approximately five months ago we took a short sale listing to sell a home on Scherzinger Lane in Canyon Country of Santa Clarita, CA. The list price was 299K. Short sale expert real estate agent, Matt Gregory quickly received a legitimate offer and the short sale package was submitted to the homeowner’s lender (GMAC) for approval. So far, so good!

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Short Sale Disappointment  - A few weeks later we received a letter from the lender, rejecting the buyers offer and stating the buyer would need to substantially raise their offer, to be accepted. The lender had obtained a BPO (Broker Price Opinion) but it was over market value and too high! Understandably, the buyer walked! Now what?

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Short Sale Patience, Persistence & Smarts – This is where the real estate agent and homeowner have to be patient and persistent. The home stayed on the market, but there was very little action, because now the price of the home was over market value. Being extremely experienced with short sales, Matt knew he could submit a new offer and request a second BPO after 90 days had past, since the first BPO. Once 90 days had past, we carefully adjusted the list price to 259K and received a new offer for 250K! We then submitted second offer to GMAC, along with a carefully crafted letter requesting a new BPO!

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Patience and Persistence Pays Off – Once the new offer and letter was submitted, we waited again! A few weeks went by and we finally received notification from the lender that our new offer was approved, with a few conditions, but no deal breakers! We were all now in agreement & the buyer still wanted to buy! Everyone signed on the dotted line and the short sale went in to escrow!

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 Everyone Wins! – So, a little over five months later the transaction is complete! The home sells for 250K! The homeowner successfully avoided foreclosure, the home buyer now has their home, the lender saves money and takes another one off the books. Oh, don’t forget Matt Gregory and the Gregory Real Estate Group chalk up, yet another, successfully  completed Canyon Country short sale transaction. Contact Matt at 661-713-4799

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We all know short sales can be complex and difficult, but we continue to successfully close short sale transactions. Patience, persistence, cutting edge strategy and experience is the key. If you’re a homeowner or a home buyer, in today’s Santa Clarita real estate market, there’s a good chance you’ll need an expert agent to represent you with your distressed property transaction. Contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory. 661-713-4799.

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The homes shown in the above video may or may not be a distressed property sale, and that’s the point! Almost 70% of all the Canyon Country homes “for sale” are distressed properties!

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As of June 1, 2011 there are a total of 305 homes on the market in Canyon Country of Santa Clarita, CA. That includes single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Of those 305 homes, almost 50% are short sales! Here are the numbers:

• 142 Short Sale Listings (Pre-Foreclosure)
• 109 Standard Sale Listings
• 52 REO’s (Real Estate Owned)

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What’s so important about the numbers? That depends on if you’re planning to sell, or buy a home, and what your real estate needs and goals at this time.

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If you’re a Homeowner-

If you’re a Canyon Country homeowner struggling with your mortgage, considering a short sale to avoid foreclosure, it’s obvious you’re not alone. We certainly understand the stress associated with financial struggles and sometimes it’s a very lonesome feeling. The numbers prove otherwise and the truth is, you’re not alone! If you decide to short sale your home, there are a number of factors that determine your chance for success. One of the most critical steps you should take is to choose a QUALIFIED SHORT SALE AGENT as soon as possible! The sooner the better! Make sure your agent is trained and has a proven successful track record with short sale transactions. Read below to learn more. You may also contact Santa Clarita’s most sought after short sale expert real estate agent, Matt Gregory. Matt recently appeared on KHTS Radio Show with Don and Gino and Matt shared his short sale experience on the air! Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 today!

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If you’re a Home Buyer-

 If you’re a pre-qualified home buyer it’s a good time to buy because home prices are down and interest rates are good. Home buyers need to be aware, there’s a darn good chance they will be viewing and making offers on Canyon Country homes that either a short sale or REO. These types of homes are known as Distressed Properties, and this type of transaction can be complex and difficult to close. Especially a short sale transaction! Still, if you’re a home buyer, don’t let the difficulty of a short sale scare you away! Just make sure you have a real estate agent that’s trained and experienced with this type of transaction. One good way to accomplish that is to make sure your Realtor has a CDPE designation. A CPDE designation stands for, Certified Distressed Property Expert. There are other designations available, however most experienced short sale agents agree, a CDPE is probably the best! As luck would have it, our own Matt Gregory is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has helped many friends and clients successfully close their short sale transactions. Please contact Matt at 661-713-4799.

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Santa Clarita Short Sale Expert, Matt Gregory was part of a local Santa Clarita team of short sale expert guests that provided listeners with timely, and valuable information, relevant to the Santa Clarita Valley and real estate market. The other guests that appeared on the program were Amy Sturton an expert short sale negotiator with Real Pro Advantage, & Steve Corn of Newhall Escrow. Santa Clarita Bankruptcy Attorney Lou Esbin also called in to round out the team of experts contributing to the show. The program was sponsored by Skyline Financial and on behalf of real estate professionals everywhere, we wish to thank them for their support. It’s radio shows like this that provide the Santa Clarita listeners with inside information they need to make critical decisions about their real estate needs. We also want to thank the wonderful hosts of the show, Don Goettling and Gino Fronti. Don and Gino did a great job and many have commented how well they kept the show on subject and asking relevent questions that provided the listeners with the answers they need.

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Here is the contact information for the experts on today’s show:

• Real Estate Short Sale Expert - Matt Gregory – 661-713-4799 or mgregory@kw.com
• Short Sale Expert Negotiator - Amy Sturton - 661-294-9194
• Hosts & Skyline Financial Mortgage Specialists - Don Goettling and Gino Fronti – 661-257-7722
• Newhall Escrow Expert - Steve Corn 661-259-3450
• Expert Bankruptcy Attorney – Lou Esbin – 661-254-5050

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Matt Gregory often works with the very same team of experts appearing on the radio show and is extremely grateful for their dedication and expertise with short sales and other distressed properties. We believe, by using Amy as our short sale negotiator, it allows our short sale clients the best chance for success. Yes, as real estate agents, we earn less commission, but we’re truly more interested in seeing our clients successfully close their Santa Clarita short sale transaction. In most cases, we believe the most effective way to avoid foreclosure is a short sale transaction.

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As discussed on the radio show, it’s critical for homeowners and home buyers to be represented by a real estate agent that is also trained and experienced with short sales. Your well intended and friendly neighborhood real estate agent may not be the best choice in today’s market. The majority of the Santa Clarita real estate market consists of short sale listings. That means, if you’re a home buyer, there’s a darn good chance the home you buy will be a short sale! These transactions are often difficult and complex to successfully close. It only makes good sense to have an experienced and trained short sale agent to increase your chances of success. Matt Gregory is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure. You may contact Matt at 661-713-4799.

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By the way, if your selling a home and want to top off your staging efforts, here’s a great new idea that will entice home buyers into offer action! Check out Scentsy Flameless Candles! there’s No Wick, No Flame, No Soot, No Lead and SAFE!  Available in over 80 different fragrances, styles and designs. What we smell affects our memories and emotions. How about a scent to remind your buyers of mom baking cakes and pies! Hmmmmm. Also available is the Scents called “Home Sweet Home” and “Welcome Home.” Bet those would do the trick!! Contact Mary Gregory at marygregory1128@aol.com or visit her website by clicking here! You may also call Mary at 661-210-7617.

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Fair Oaks Of Canyon Country Short Sale Market Update

There are currently eleven active listings on the Canyon Country Fair Oaks Ranch real estate market as of 5/25/11! Six of those listings are short sales, three are real estate owned, and only two are standard sales. This is not surprising and is in line with most communities here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Over 50% of all homes for sale in Santa Clarita are short sales, so if you’re going to buy a home you’ll probably be involved in a distressed property. If so, you’re going to need a real estate agent that is trained and experienced with distressed property sales. Matt Gregory is a Broker Associate with Keller Williams VIP Properties right here in Santa Clarita. Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. These short sale transactions are ofter difficult and complex. Matt Gregory has helped many friends and clients successfully close their short sale transaction. Contact Matt today at 661-713-4799.

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Here are the six Fair Oaks Ranch short sale active listings available as of 5/26/11

Fair Oaks Short Sale #1 – $329,000 4+3+Pool 2338 SF Glenbrook Built in 2004

Fair Oaks Short Sale #2 – $364,950 4+3 2198 SF Cedar Creek Built in 2000

Fair Oaks short Sale #3 – #395,000 3+2 2198 SF Cedar Creek

Fair Oaks Short Sale #4 – $399,900 3+3+Pool 2551 SF Mayfair built in 2005

Fair Oaks Short Sale #5 – $405,500 3+2.5+Loft 2404 SF Cedar Creek

Fair Oaks Short Sale #6 – $439,900 4+3+Pool with a view 2925 SF Mayfair

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If you’re interested in buying a home anywhere in Fair Oaks Ranch or the Santa Clarita Valley, we’d be happy to represent you. As stated above, short sale transactions can be difficult and complex. Keep in mind, we know exactly what to look for when dealing with this type of sale. Many real estate agents intentionally avoid short sale transactions, but we look forward to them! Matt Gregory leads our Gregory Real Estate Group and we look forward to any short sale challenge! Contact us today! 661-713-4799.