Nobody Lives at the Average: The 13-Day and 40-Day MarketTwo Santa Clarita homeowners can hear the same market headline and experience two completely different markets. One home sells over asking after a median 13 days. Another sells under asking after a

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here! Two Santa Clarita homeowners can hear the same market headline and experience two completely different markets. One home sells over asking after a median 13 days. Another sells under asking after a median 40 days. That gap is the story of this episode. TL;DR: CRMLS-backed data pulled September 10, 2026 showed 834 active Santa Clarita Valley listings, 103 active under contract or backup, 199 pending or in escrow, and 198 closings over the prior 30 days. Valleywide supply was about 4.2 months, but single-family homes were near 3.3 months, townhomes near 5.1, and condominiums near 8.6. There were 154 weekend open houses. Nobody buys or sells the average home, so the useful number is the one surrounding the actual property. Connor walks through the payment side first. Mortgage News Daily's 30-year fixed index stood at 6.97% on September 9, while Freddie Mac's weekly survey stood at 6.71% for September 3. They measure the market differently and neither is a personal loan quote. On an $801,000 purchase with 20% down, that rate difference is roughly $111 per month in principal and interest. The move is to calculate today's payment on the home under consideration, not gamble the entire plan on a forecast. The local board also showed 154 weekend open houses: 86 Saturday, 68 Sunday, and 71 in Valencia. More choices do not create equal negotiating power. A clean home with the right price can still draw competition while a nearby listing sits. Valencia showed 242 active listings and 76 closings over 30 days, about 3.2 months of supply. In the 90-day view, roughly one quarter sold over asking, one third at asking, and 43% under. Castaic showed 55 active listings and about 3.7 months of supply. In its 90-day sample, 24 of 48 closings sold above asking. Offer strength comes from complete terms, qualification, appraisal exposure, timing, and cash, not a stereotype. The seller conversation lands on a practical 30-day checkpoint. Review three things with the listing agent: showings, repeated feedback, and nearby homes that actually closed while the listing was active. Evidence may support holding the current position. It may support changing the price or presentation. Either decision should be tied to the home and current competition. Q&A How many homes were active in Santa Clarita? 834 across the valley at the time of the data pull. What do 13 days and 40 days represent? They are median market times for homes selling over asking and under asking during the latest 30-day window. They describe groups, not guarantees. Is Santa Clarita a buyer's market? The 4.2-month average looked broadly balanced, but it hid tighter single-family inventory and more attached-home supply. When should a seller reassess? Around 30 days, or sooner if the showing and feedback pattern supplies clear evidence. Current listings and open houses: https://SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com Return for the next local update: https://SantaClaritaOpenHouses.com Seller-focused representation: https://SellersOnlyAgent.com Watch the video: https://youtu.be/wkQSBDOsShA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@santaclaritaopenhouse Connect with Connor: https://www.facebook.com/connorwithhonor/ https://www.instagram.com/connorwithhonorshow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorwithhonor/ https://x.com/ConnorwithHonor https://www.tiktok.com/@connorwithhonor Connor MacIvor | CalDRE 01238257 | SYNC Brokerage, Inc. MLS information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Mortgage examples are educational, not loan quotes. This episode is general information, not legal, tax, lending, or financial advice. If a property is currently listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation of that listing. #SantaClaritaRealEstate #SantaClarita #HomeSellers #OpenHouses Youtube Channels: Conner with Honor - real estate Home Muscle - fat torching From first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle. Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor: Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness Enthusiast Real Estate: Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle. Fitness: Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life! Podcast: Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.