Monthly Archives: January 2009

Should I Sell My Santa Maria CA Home in this Market?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Many Santa Maria – Orcutt CA home owners who have the equity to sell without a short sale are trying to wait this market out. Sellers who have to sell due to job relocation, loss of income, or divorce don’t … Continue reading →

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Oceano Foreclosure Market Update & Free MLS Search

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Oceano is one of California true beach towns. It is not saturated with deliberate commercialism, yet still sports cutesy names like Beach, Ocean and Surf Ave on its streets. Off the beaten path of Highway 101, Oceano instead straddles the scenic route, Highway 1. Known for the Oceano Dunes, a sand dune area of the coastline preserved for off road vehicle recreation and exploration, Oceano attracts many from the inland areas who seek to beat the heat. Continue reading →

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Central Coast of California Short Sale Seller Tips

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Short sales are common these days. Santa Maria has 255 active short sale listings, Lompoc lists 72 short sales on the market, Nipomo has 14, and Arroyo Grande also has 14 active short sales. The difficult part is obtaining “lender approval” which adds delays to the process. Because approvals attach to a specific buyer, it is vital to find a committed buyer for your short sale. Often lenders require the process to start over if the buyer abandons their offer. This can draw out the process even further. But it is important to note that short sale transactions are closing all over the Central Coast. In the month of December, 18 short sales closed in Santa Maria (2 of these were my listings), 2 in Lompoc, 2 in Nipomo, and 1 in Arroyo Grande. Continue reading →

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