Buyers often wonder if it it is preferable to be pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage loan before shopping for a home. At a minimum, I require buyers to get pre-qualified … [Read more...]
Can I Buy A Home for $25,000 in Santa Maria, CA?
03/11/2009 By Leave a Comment
You would be surprised how many times I am asked this question with amounts varying from as little as $5000 to as "high" as $50,000. And my answer to that is an easy no. Last … [Read more...]
Hidden Pines Santa Maria, CA Gated Community
03/10/2009 By Leave a Comment
Hidden Pines is a lovely little gated community located in northwest Santa Maria. It boasts a private park and streets, and borders the Santa Maria Riverbed walking trail. The … [Read more...]
Can I find 100% Financing in the Central Coast market?
03/09/2009 By Leave a Comment
I get this question all the time from buyers looking to jump into the market. For the most part, the answer to that is no. There is a program through the USDA that provides 100% … [Read more...]
Where can I rent a movie in Santa Maria CA?
03/08/2009 By Leave a Comment
Since Blockbuster closed its doors, many people are wondering where they can rent a movie in south Santa Maria. I, for one, did not mourn the loss of Blockbuster. I still … [Read more...]
What is a "contingent" listing on the Central Coast market?
03/07/2009 By Leave a Comment
Approximately 25% of the 500 active single family listings in the Santa Maria California market are "contingent." Buyers run up against this time and time again, and often wonder, … [Read more...]
Pacific Crest Quarterly Market Update – 12/08 – 2/09
03/06/2009 By Leave a Comment
Pacific Crest is located in southwest Santa Maria, near the area referred to as Westgate Ranch. Liberty Elementary School is nestled in the community along with a nearby park and … [Read more...]
REO Contracts — What to Expect When Buying a Foreclosure in Santa Maria & Lompoc CA
03/05/2009 By Leave a Comment
The majority of foreclosure activity in Santa Barbara county centers in the Santa Maria and Lompoc markets. In a "typical" real estate transaction, the parties use forms produced … [Read more...]
2008 Year End Tepusquet Canyon Market Update
03/04/2009 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a home off the beaten path? The small rural communities of Sisquoc, Garey, and the Tespusquet Canyon area are nestled in what has become known as Santa Maria valley … [Read more...]
Buying Central Coast Foreclosures: Pre-Qualification Blues
03/03/2009 By Leave a Comment
Home buyers focusing on central coast foreclosure properties are running up against lender pre-qualification requirements when bidding for bank owned properties. Many bank owned … [Read more...]
