Tag Archives: Orcutt CA New Homes

Should I Buy a New Home or a Newer Home in the Santa Maria – Orcutt CA Market?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Buying a new home versus a newer home can be a difficult decision. I’ve found that some buyers just cannot see past the gleam of the perfectly manicured model home. I am often asked by buyers which they should consider, new or newer. In today’s declining market, there is often a big difference price wise between the two. Continue reading →

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Santa Maria CA & Orcutt CA New Home Buyer Alert – $10,000 California Tax Credit

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

The California Association of Realtors reports that the newly signed California budget provides for a tax credit of up to $10,000 for new home buyers. The credit will apply to purchases made between March 1, 2009 through March 1, 2010. Buyers are eligible for a credit equal to 5% of the purchase price of the home u to a mxaimum of $10,000. It does not apply to the purchase of existing homes; but it does apply to any buyer (not just first time buyers) as long as they are purchasing a primary residence. Continue reading →

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The Traditions & Classics at Bradley Square Update (Santa Maria CA – Orcutt CA)

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

These homes are within walking distance to shopping centers which include popular new restaurants such as Panera Bread, Starbucks, Natural Cafe, and Yanagi Sushi. Also close are Albertsons, Food Maxx, Wal-Mart and Home Depot. The Traditions and Classics developments are at the center of some of the best new shops in Santa Maria. Both Homeowners Associations have a relatively low association fee under $200 per year, and the community is also host to a new fire station, Robin Ventura Field, and Rotary Centennial Park. The Bradley Square area is truly a great place to live on the Central Coast of California. Continue reading →

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Rice Ranch, Master Planned New Home Community in Orcutt California

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Rice Ranch is a master planned commmunity of new homes and condos in Orcutt California. On Labor Day, I visited the models at Rice Ranch in nearby Orcutt, California. Rice Ranch is a master planned community which will have new single family homes, high end condominiums, and a 26 acre sports complex and community park. The Orcutt California community will have over 300 acres of preserved open space. After viewing the master planned community, “Summerlin,” in Las Vegas over the Labor Day weekend, I was sold on the concept of a master planned community and curious to see how Rice Ranch was turning out. Continue reading →

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