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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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