The Merriest Curb Appeal
Love living in Santa Clarita? Gift your neighborhood and community this season with a professional holiday light installation that illuminates the evening and raises spirits festively! Christmas Lights Installation is a locally-owned company that's been brightening SCV streets for decades.
Christmas Lights Installation 297-7013

Pool Home Perfection in Canyon Country's Crescent Hills
Bright & beautiful: Featuring four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 1,930 square feet of living space, this light and bright beauty boasts a living room and adjacent dining area with high ceilings, stunning wood flooring throughout and custom light fixtures.
Supper's on: The chef's kitchen is perfect for family meals and gatherings with a large center island, quartz counters, tile backsplash, built-in Thermador cooktop, stainless-steel appliances and plenty of cabinets for added storage.
Cozy up: The family room has a brick-accent fireplace and provides access through sliding glass doors to the entertainer-style backyard. Conveniently located downstairs is a powder room, laundry room with upper cabinets and direct access to the large three-car garage. Upstairs, you will find all four spacious bedrooms and the hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combo.
Settle in: The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a private deck to enjoy the mountain views and sunsets with a glass of wine or cup of coffee. The master bath features a separate walk-in shower and soaking tub with dual sinks.
Connect with nature: Step outside to your spacious backyard with a large grassy area, private pool with spa and covered patio. This home is centrally located near shopping, trails, community park, restaurants, the 14 freeway and schools. There are no HOA or Mello Roos - welcome home!
Craig Martin is number one in his office in sales and ranks in the top 1 percent of Realtors in Santa Clarita. He was also featured on TLC's "Flip That House" and recently on "Yahoo! Finance" as a top California Realtor. 466-4663

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Yes, You can Sell your Home During the Holidays
by Kathy Watterson
"Kathy, I really want to sell our house - I think we'll make a very handsome profit. But... is it too late to list it now, before the holidays? Do I need to wait until after the New Year?"
Some form of that question above has crossed my desk three times in the last week - so I thought I'd answer it for everyone here.
Short answer: No, you don't need to wait to list your home for sale. There are still way more buyers than properties available - and if your home is in good condition, it'll still draw plenty of attention. Of course, the long answer has more nuance!
Selling during the holiday season isn't only manageable - it can be advantageous. There will be some sellers who pull their homes from market during that time and others who will wait to list, so the number of homes available will drop - making yours all the more attractive.
And yes, while the number of buyers will also go down a tad during the holidays, that number won't drop remarkably in this market - and highly-motivated buyers will be competing with each other over a smaller number of homes.
In our experience, that means that homes that are turn-key ready, or near it, and priced competitively should see no shortage of offers - and even multiple offers and bidding wars.
How do you swing selling during a busy season? Well, if you're going away to visit family or on a holiday vacation... perfect! Your agent can schedule viewings during that time. And no - you don't need to pull all your holiday decorations before you go. Buyers do love seeing a "clean slate," but a clutter-free holiday scape isn't going to discourage anyone from seeing their own vision for a cozy holiday home.
And if you aren't going anywhere - that works, too. Your agent will make sure that viewings are limited to only very interested buyers and scheduled when it's convenient for you.
Selling during this time can make for very happy holidays - so don't hold back if it's on your to-do list!
The Kathy Watterson Team puts their 33 years of experience to work for you. 510-0321

Your Sand Canyon Dream Home
What you've been waiting for: This picture-perfect custom-designed Sand Canyon Ranch Estate is nestled on nearly three flat acres that emanate tranquility, privacy and natural bliss!
Pride of ownership: An entertainer's oasis originally designed by legendary architect Archibald Quincy Jones, the property is adorned with stunning California oak trees, boasts a resort-style swimming pool and spa, gated tennis court with vintage pavilion, organic rose and vegetable gardens, koi pond, chicken coop, horse stables, pasture and more.
So many details: Featuring a Waldo Fernandez-designed great room with cathedral wood-beamed ceilings, antique-wood paneling and floor-to-ceiling windows, this estate has the perfect indoor/outdoor ambiance.
Get cooking: The chef's kitchen features a Josh Schweitzer stainless-steel prep area, center island, timeless stone countertops, walk-in pantry, Viking appliances and wood-burning pizza oven.
Living in luxury: The exquisite main house features a spa-like master retreat with two fireplaces, cozy reading space, ensuite bath with dual sinks, concrete countertops, dual closets, skylights, atrium and jacuzzi tub with plenty of room for a home gym.
Guests feel right at home: The detached two-story guest house opens to the pool area with two entrances, two bedrooms, two baths, kitchenette, living room, stone fireplace and loft.
Right place, right time: This majestic Sand Canyon Estate is minutes from the Placerita Nature Center, fantastic schools, shopping and restaurants and is located at 15659 Knochaven Street in Canyon Country. offered at $3,500,000
Bri Waterman is now Bri King! Bri King & Associates have a new name and are celebrating 23 years of five-star service. 433-4485

Celebrate the Happiest Holidays on Holly Oak Court
Welcome home: You'll love this stunning Oakmont in the prestigious guard-gated community in Westridge. This five-bedroom, six bath 4,603-square-foot pool home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on a pie-shaped lot with tons of privacy.
Perfectly designed: Recently remodeled, this popular floor plan features a downstairs private bedroom and attached bathroom, a half bath for guests, a California room and outdoor courtyard with see-through fireplace.
Best for entertaining: The updated kitchen includes modern white cabinets, a large kitchen island, six-burner stovetop, double oven, built-in microwave and fridge, walk-in butlers pantry and wetbar that leads to the dining room.
Cool convenience: The downstairs features a formal entry, formal dining and office off of the entry. Upstairs, you'll find four more bedrooms all with private bathrooms, two balconies and a large bonus room. The primary suite features a formal entry with a private balcony looking out towards the private backyard.
Resort living: Stepping into the backyard feels like a resort with tons of privacy from the sloped hillside to the mature trees offering shade. This gorgeous backyard also features a chef's outdoor kitchen with built-in barbecue, sink, stove and island with barstool seating. Thanks to gorgeous SCV weather, you can enjoy the recently-updated pool and spa year round.
More in store: This home has a four-car tandem garage and low monthly solar. The neighborhood has award-winning schools, a community pool and spa, sports courts and is located right next to the prestigious Oaks Country Club and golf course. There are no mello roos. offered at $1,975,000
Kathy Bost Real Estate Team has over 30 years of experience selling Santa Clarita. 803-3114