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Pacific Crest Development, Santa Maria Homes Update

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Built by a local developer, Inland Pacific Builders, Pacific Crest is conveniently located on the south end of Santa Maria and a short 20 minute commute to the main gate of Vandenberg AFB. The Pacific Crest homes were constructed beginning about 2005, and the last few homes are still being sold by the developer. The floorplans are some of my favorites built in Santa Maria, with circular interior entries, spacious kitchens, and luxurious master suite options. Continue reading →

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The Santa Maria Real Estate Market is Hot!

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

I know the media is saying that the real estate market is in the dumps. And I guess if you were hoping to get housing boom level prices for your home, it is. But if you are a Santa Maria or Ocutt home owner who needs to sell your home, you should know that the Santa Maria real estate market is hot! Why do I say that? Because homes that are priced in line with today’s market that are not short sales, sell in less than a week. I feel as if this is a hidden secret of today’s market place. Everyone believes that it is hard to sell your home right now, but even short sales that are well priced are receiving multile offers right now. Continue reading →

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What is a "contingent" listing on the Central Coast market?

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

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, “what exactly is a contingent listing?” Before the housing bust, “contingent” was primarily used when a seller accepted a contract that was contingent upon another home selling. For example, if I offered to buy your home but I needed to sell my own home to make that happen, I could make an offer contingent upon my home sale. Continue reading →

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