Local teachers in Santa Maria & Lompoc may be eligible for the home ownership loan programs available through the California State Teachers Retirement Program ("Cal STRS'). … [Read more...]
Homeowners Assistance Program: Help for Vandenberg Air Force Base Homeowners?
04/25/2009 By Leave a Comment
The Department of Defense has announced the Homeowners Assistance Program ("HAP") for eligible military personnel. The central coast is home to Vandenberg Air Force Base and HAP … [Read more...]
Central Coast Investor Tip — 20% Down Payment Required
03/22/2009 By Leave a Comment
For those looking to buy your first rental property, or pick up an extra one now that prices make sense again, be aware that lenders have rolled back the down payment requirements … [Read more...]
Lining up for Lompoc CA Foreclosures
03/19/2009 By Leave a Comment
This is my second day in a row showing Lompoc CA foreclosures under $200,000. There is not much on the market besides plenty of stale short sales that don't appear to be going … [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...]
Lompoc CA & Vandenberg Village CA 2008 Market Update & MLS Listing Search
02/04/2009 By 1 Comment
There were a total of 400 homes sold in the Lompoc and Vandenberg Village areas in 2008. 346 were detached dwellings, and 54 were attached residences. Of the 400 sold, 226 were … [Read more...]
Are you PCS'ing to Vandenberg AFB and Looking for Housing?
12/27/2008 By Leave a Comment
Vandenberg Air Force Base provides a steady source of new arrivals to the Central Coast area. Due to the attractive climate and small town atmosphere many decide to never leave or … [Read more...]
Lompoc CA & Vandenberg Village CA Homes For Sale
11/28/2008 By Leave a Comment
Currently, there are 184 homes for sale in the Lompoc and Vandenberg Village CA areas. Of those 184 homes, 86 are short sales, and 37 are bank owned properties. So, 45% of the … [Read more...]
Buying Bank Owned Properties (REOs) in the Santa Maria/Orcutt and Lompoc/Vandenberg Village Foreclosure Market
10/07/2008 By 3 Comments
The Santa Maria and Lompoc real estate markets are currently dominated by foreclosure listings. Of the 663 active listings for homes/condos in the Santa Maria - Orcutt area, … [Read more...]
