| Working in the Los Angeles area but looking | | | | LA. The population, as of March 2006, is |
| for an affordable area with lots of local | | | | estimated at 177,418 with a median resident |
| things to do for yourself or the family? One | | | | age of 33 years old. Santa Clarita was the |
| of California's best kept real estate secrets | | | | fastest growing city among the cities with a |
| is the Santa Clarita Valley located just | | | | population of 150,000 in 2003.Santa Clarita, |
| thirty-five miles northwest of Los Angeles. | | | | while supporting business development, has a |
| Homeowners enjoy picturesque vistas, | | | | strong respect for the environment making it |
| beautiful lakes, recreation to fit every | | | | a safe and hospitable location for both |
| family member's need, award winning schools, | | | | families and businesses. In fact, California |
| cultural venues of varying genres; and best | | | | Business magazine states "The city is the |
| of all, Santa Clarita Valley is close to | | | | second best mid-sized city in which to |
| metropolitan areas surrounding and including | | | | conduct business." And City & State magazine |
| Los Angeles.Choices for Homes in Santa | | | | named "Santa Clarita one of the top five |
| Clarita range from single-family residences | | | | up-and-coming cities in the entire |
| to condos, apartments, and even assisted | | | | nation."Santa Clarita boasts many attractions |
| living facilities. Over 40% of the new homes | | | | designed to please the entire family. From |
| sold in 2004 were condominiums. There is a | | | | Amusement parks to lakes and parks to golf |
| distinct increase in these dwellings since | | | | courses, there is something for everyone in |
| the prices are more affordable, and there is | | | | the family. This fine community is considered |
| less maintenance. Apartments are not as | | | | one of California's best kept secrets.Alison |
| readily available because living in Santa | | | | Leaderman does online marketing for Gold |
| Clarita is highly desirable and rents | | | | Feather Realty where traditional channels and |
| continue to rise. The average rent on a | | | | new Internet advertising channels are used to |
| two-bedroom apartment for example was around | | | | market your home to the widest possible |
| $1,450 in 2004.Home sales in Santa Clarita | | | | audience. See current Santa Clarita Valley |
| are breaking records and have been for the | | | | real estate for sale through our MLS home |
| past three years due to favorable interest | | | | search capability and also get free daily |
| rates and high demand. The city is located in | | | | email updates on personal search choices. |
| Los Angeles County just 35 miles northwest of | | | | |