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What not to do when selling your Santa Maria CA home

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Home sellers often ask what they can do to make their home sell quickly for the price they want. I believe that this is a great market for realistic sellers. Realistic meaning sellers who do not expect to get housing boom era pricing for their homes. There is actually a shortage of easy to buy homes on the market in the Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Lompoc markets. The market is clogged with short sales that stay stagnant. Homes and condos that are priced right are receiving multiple offers. That being said, time and time again I see sellers make critical mistakes when trying to sell their home. Continue reading →

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Village of Northpoint Condos, Orcutt CA Market Update

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

The Village of Northpoint condominium community offers a tucked away feel in the heart of Orcutt to its residents. Located just off Foster Road and within walking distance of both Righetti and St. Joseph’s High Schools, this development boasts a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Mature trees line the blacktopped streets dotted by clusters of townhomes with blue tinted tile roofs. There are 3 and 4 bedroom plans, each with the bedrooms upstairs and the main living space downstairs. Continue reading →

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Bank Owned Bidding Wars in the Santa Maria – Orcutt CA Foreclosure Market

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Is it a great time to buy? Yes. Interest rates are at historic lows, Congress just passed an $8000 tax credit for first time buyers, and prices just keep getting better and better. There are plenty of folks who are taking advantage of this opportunity. As such, jumping into the current market for foreclosure properties in Santa Maria – Orcutt CA can be a rude awakening for potential buyers. Currently, there is a lot of competition for foreclosed properties. REOs comprise the majority of sold properties in the Santa Maria and Orcutt housing market. Continue reading →

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Santa Maria CA & Orcutt CA Short Sale Buyer Information

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

With the majority of single family homes and condos being listed as “short sales” in the Santa Maria CA and Orcutt CA market, buyers are considering this type of listing more often. A “short sale” is a property listing where the owner owes more than the homes’ current value, but still desires/needs to sell. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon position for sellers in Santa Maria CA. Continue reading →

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Santa Maria CA Foreclosure Buyer Alert – $8000 First Time Home Buyer Credit Approved

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

If you are sitting on the fence about buying, Congress just gave you another reason to jump into the market for foreclosures in Santa Maria, CA. The recently passed stimulus bill modestly increases the first time home buyer credit from $7500 to $8000. But more importantly, buyers now do not have to pay the credit back as long as they stay in the home a minimum of 3 years. Continue reading →

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Mission Creek Village Condos vs. Oak Creek Villas (Santa Maria CA & Orcutt CA Condos)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

The Mission Creek Condos and Oak Creek Villas were built by local builder, Inland Pacific, who is also currently finishing up Pacific Crest in Westgate Ranch. Oak Creek and Mission Creek offer the same basic floor plans and amenities; however, … Continue reading →

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Should I Make an Offer on a Central Coast Short Sale Property?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Short sales are popping up all over the Central Coast of CA due to the recent housing boom/bust. Many buyers are interested in these properties because they offer the possibility of today’s prices with less competition from other buyers. 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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Should I Sell My Santa Maria CA Home in this Market?

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Many Santa Maria – Orcutt CA home owners who have the equity to sell without a short sale are trying to wait this market out. Sellers who have to sell due to job relocation, loss of income, or divorce don’t … Continue reading →

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