April 2011 - Santa Maria CA Real Estate Blog & Information, REALTOR® Selling Santa Maria CA Homes

Woodmere Villas Orcutt Homes — 2011 Real Estate Market Update

04/29/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

Woodmere Villas is a small cluster of homes in Orcutt, California. The development is located near the newly expanded Union Valley Parkway and the Edgewood Homes. For those who want to travel to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Woodmere Villas are a comfortable 20 minute trip to the main gate.

Somerset Gardens Santa Maria Luxury Town Homes – 2011 Real Estate Market Update

04/28/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

Somerset Gardens is a small enclave of luxury town homes in Santa Maria, California. The development is located in the southwest of Santa Maria near Country Club Estates and Foxenwood Country Club Estates. For those who want to travel to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Somerset Gardens is about a 20 minute drive to the main gate. The Somerset Gardens community was built from about 2003 through 2005 and is comprised of townhomes which range in size from 1600 - 2100 sq.ft. There are 3 floor plans -- 2 two story plans and a one story end unit floor plan

Orcutt New Homes – Harp Springs Community Now Selling View Lots

04/19/2011
Orcutt

Are you looking for a new home in Orcutt? Believe it or not, there are currently several options available. In particular, Capital Pacific Homes has two new home communities in Orcutt. Old Mill is located near Old Town Orcutt and tucked behind the established Foxenwood Estates Community. The Enclave at Harp Springs is located in the heart of Orcutt and within walking distance to many of the major shopping outlets and restaurants in the Orcutt area.

Lake Marie Estates in Orcutt CA – Luxury Real Estate Market Update

04/18/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Orcutt

Lake Marie Estates is a secluded enclave of executive and luxury homes in Orcutt, California, located east of Highway 101, off the Clark Avenue exit. When exiting Highway 101 on Clark Avenue, instead of heading west toward downtown and Old Town Orcutt, head east toward the vineyards and wineries.

Historic Carriage District in Santa Maria CA – Real Estate Market Update

04/18/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Orcutt, Santa Maria

The Historic Carriage District is one of Santa Maria's oldest and most charismatic neighborhoods. Have you seen my video about the Carriage District? Older homes aren't for everyone - they are truly a labor of love. I grew up in this neighborhood (on Palm Court Drive) and it resides in my heart. There is a significant amount of Santa Maria history in this neighborhood. The Carriage District lies on both sides of Speed Street, between Broadway and Miller and it is anchored by the Santa Maria Inn and Santa Maria High School's Ethel Pope Auditorium.

Two Loans with Two Lenders: Short Sale Approval Received in 41 Days!

04/17/2011
Short Sale Info

I have another short sale success story to report. I just closed a short sale that was fully approved by both short sale lenders, Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS) and Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS), within 41 days of submitting the short sale application. Working with two short sale lenders can be difficult, and I do think that this is the number one reason most short sales fail. Negotiating between two lenders can add a significant amount of time to the approval process. However, by staying in almost constant contact with both lenders I was able to negotiate this short sale in record time, with no seller contribution and the deficiency waived on both loans.

Edgewood Homes in Orcutt CA – Real Estate Market Update

04/13/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Orcutt

The Edgewood Homes in Orcutt are a delightful collection of one and two story homes just west of Bradley Road and north of Union Valley Parkway, adjacent to the well established Oak Knoll neighborhood, St. Joseph High School, and down the street from Righetti High School. These homes are located in the Orcutt school district and are a 20 minute drive to Vandenberg AFB. They were built in the mid to late 1980's, range in size from 1300 sq. ft. to 1800 sq. ft. The Edgewood development includes a private park that is gated and for the use of residents only.

Autumn Glen Townhomes in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

04/13/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

Located in southeast Santa Maria, Autumn Glen is a small community of newer townhomes built between approximately 2002 - 2004 located at the intersection of Bradley and McCoy. The Autumn Glen community offers convenient access to Highway 101, as well as major shopping outlets such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Staples, and Best Buy.