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Quiet residential street in Castaic, Santa Clarita, on a sunny afternoon

2026-08-23 · 8 min read

Castaic Library and Town Council: What to Know

Castaic's library and Town Council keep this Santa Clarita community connected. Michelle and Jon Dubner share hours, meetings, and how to get involved.

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Kids walking together with backpacks on the first week of the school year in Stevenson Ranch, Santa Clarita

2026-08-23 · 8 min read

Back to School 2026 in Stevenson Ranch

Real 2026-2027 first-day dates, school names, and library programs for Stevenson Ranch families in Santa Clarita. From Michelle and Jon Dubner.

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Row of modern two-story homes on a tree-lined street in the FivePoint neighborhood of Valencia, Santa Clarita

2026-08-22 · 5 min read

Fall Community Life in Valencia, CA

Fall in Valencia: the FivePoint farmers market, school start dates, and which district serves your street. Jon and I break it down.

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Two hands hold an architectural floor plan at a new construction home site with a concrete floor and framing in the background

2026-08-13 · 9 min read

New Construction vs. Resale in Santa Clarita

New construction or resale in Santa Clarita? Jon and I break down cost, timeline, and fit so you can choose with confidence.

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Close-up of hands signing estate paperwork at a desk, representing settling a probate or inherited property sale

2026-08-13 · 10 min read

Selling an Inherited Home: Taxes and Probate Court

Selling an inherited home in Santa Clarita? Here is how step-up in basis, probate court, and multiple heirs affect your taxes and timeline.

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Hand resting gently on a framed vintage family photograph, representing settling a long-held family home in Newhall

2026-08-13 · 10 min read

Newhall: Selling an Inherited Home

Selling an inherited home in Newhall? A calm, practical guide for Santa Clarita heirs on probate, timelines, and taxes. Confirm the actual number with a CPA.

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Quiet tree-lined residential street in an established Saugus neighborhood in Santa Clarita

2026-08-13 · 9 min read

Saugus: Selling an Inherited Home

Inheriting a home in Saugus? Here's what Santa Clarita heirs should know about selling as-is, probate basics, and realistic timelines.

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Tree-lined street of two-story homes in the Creekside neighborhood of Valencia, Santa Clarita

2026-08-13 · 9 min read

Valencia: Selling an Inherited Home

Selling an inherited home in Valencia? Jon and I walk you through probate, as-is sales, and next steps in Santa Clarita.

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Bundle of vintage letters, an old photograph, and a handwritten note on a wood table, representing sorting through a loved one's keepsakes during a Canyon Count

2026-08-13 · 9 min read

Canyon Country: Selling an Inherited Home

Selling an inherited home in Canyon Country? Michelle and Jon Dubner walk Santa Clarita heirs through as-is sales, multiple heirs, and probate basics.

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Quiet residential street of single-story homes in Castaic, Santa Clarita

2026-08-13 · 9 min read

Castaic: Selling an Inherited Home

Inherited a home in Castaic? Michelle and Jon Dubner explain as-is selling, probate basics, and timelines for Santa Clarita heirs.

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Close-up of hands sorting through an old family photo album, representing an inherited home in Stevenson Ranch

2026-08-13 · 10 min read

Stevenson Ranch: Selling an Inherited Home

Selling an inherited home in Stevenson Ranch? Here's what Santa Clarita heirs should know about probate authority, as-is sales, and timing.

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Couple reviewing mortgage rate numbers together on a laptop at their kitchen table, Santa Clarita home buyers checking this week's rates

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Mortgage Rates This August: Santa Clarita Buyers

Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain what this August's mortgage rate move actually means for your home search and your budget.

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A young couple touring a home with a real estate agent reviewing a clipboard indoors

2026-08-08 · 7 min read

What Does an Older Newhall Home Really Cost to Own?

Buying a home in Newhall, Santa Clarita? Jon and I cover what to check before you offer, from age to schools.

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Couple reviewing property tax and capital gains paperwork before downsizing in Santa Clarita

2026-08-08 · 9 min read

Downsizing in Santa Clarita: Prop 19 and Taxes

Downsizing in Santa Clarita? Jon and I break down Prop 19 tax transfers and capital gains rules so you keep more of your equity.

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A single labeled moving box on a sunlit windowsill during a home transition

2026-08-08 · 9 min read

Financial Side of Selling a Home During a Divorce

Selling your Santa Clarita home during a divorce? Jon and I cover the financial and tax questions to ask, calmly.

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Large hillside estate homes on a hillside above Newhall, Santa Clarita, California

2026-08-08 · 9 min read

Newhall: Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing in Newhall? Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain right-sizing, pricing, and timing for a calm, confident move.

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Newhall, California residential street, used for an article on selling a home during a divorce.

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Newhall Divorce Sale: Timing, Court Orders, and an Unwilling Spouse

When should a Newhall home go on the market during a divorce, and what happens if one spouse will not cooperate? Here is how timing and court orders work.

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Older couple sitting together sorting a small keepsake box while downsizing their Saugus home

2026-08-08 · 10 min read

Saugus: Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing in Saugus? Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain right-sizing, pricing, and timing for a calm, confident move.

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Saugus, California residential street, used for an article on selling a home during a divorce.

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Saugus Divorce Sale: Buyout or Sell, and How the Math Works

Deciding between a buyout and a sale on a Saugus home during a divorce? Here is how the equity math, the refinance, and the appraisal actually work.

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Single-story home on a quiet street in Valencia, Santa Clarita, with a well-kept front lawn

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Valencia: Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing in Valencia? Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain right-sizing, pricing, and timing so your move feels simple, not stressful.

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Valencia neighborhood community garden and homes near Santa Clarita, California

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Selling a Valencia Home During a Divorce: The Full Overview

Selling a Valencia home during a divorce. How the decision, the pricing, the showings, and the closing actually work, explained calmly.

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Two women packing and organizing belongings while downsizing a home in Canyon Country, Santa Clarita

2026-08-08 · 10 min read

Canyon Country: Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing in Canyon Country? Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain right-sizing, pricing, and timing for a calm, confident move.

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Canyon Country, California residential street, used for an article on selling a home during a divorce.

2026-08-08 · 8 min read

Canyon Country Divorce Sale: Living in the Home While It Sells

Still sharing a Canyon Country home while it sells during a divorce? Here is how to handle showings, kids, prep work, and who pays for what.

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Close-up of an older adult's hands packing a small keepsake box while downsizing

2026-08-08 · 9 min read

Castaic: Downsizing Your Home

Downsizing in Castaic? Santa Clarita's Jon and I explain right-sizing, pricing, and timing for a calm, confident move.

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Market Notes: Santa Clarita & Los Angeles County, page 7 · Michelle & Jon Dubner