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How Many Houses Are for Sale in Santa Maria CA Right Now?

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

How many houses are for sale in Santa Maria right now? I get this question all the time. To many buyers, it feels as if there are no houses for sale. When I surveyed the MLS this morning, there were 163 houses listed for sale in the Santa Maria and Orcutt CA area. Of those 163 homes, 29 were foreclosures (REOs) and 45 were short sales. Continue reading →

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825 Louisa Terrace in the Classics Homes at Bradley Square in Santa Maria CA

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Beautifully maintained home in Bradley Square with loads of light. Built in 2005, 1809 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms plus den, and 2 full baths. Oversized master suite with french door entry, walk in closet, and deluxe tub with jets. Great room plan with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace with granite surround. Kitchen features granite countertops, tile floors, and all major appliances are included in sale. Continue reading →

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The Cambridge Cottages – Santa Maria CA Homes Update

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

The Cambridge Cottage are a charming little enclave of homes on the south end of Santa Maria in the Bradley Square area. They are distinguishable from the other newer homes in the area by their light colored wood front doors. The design of the development discourages thru traffic and includes a couple cul de sacs. The homes are within walking distance of Fletcher Park, Starbuck’s, Jamba Juice, and the newly opened Panera Bread in Santa Maria. Continue reading →

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Arborwalk & Autumn Glen Townhomes – Santa Maria CA Homes Update

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

The Arborwalk and Autumn Glen townhome communities are newer homes built between 2003 – 2006 and offer an ideal location in south Santa Maria. Both communities are close to shopping, restaurants and other amenities. Arborwalk is a gated community at the intersection of Miller & McCoy, and Autumn Glen is located across from the Crossroads Shopping Center at the intersection of Crossroad Lane & Bradley Rd. Continue reading →

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River Oaks Development, Santa Maria Homes Market Update 2009

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Home to Jim May Park (an 11 acre park which includes a lake and walking trails) and Ida Redmond Taylor Elementary, the River Oaks development offers an idyllic setting which parallels the Santa Maria riverbed in northeast Santa Maria. Built from 1999 -2003, these homes range from 1400 sq.ft. up to almost 3000 sq.ft. in size. Current asking prices for active and pending homes in the River Oaks development range from $260,000 to $299,900. In the past 6 months, home sales prices in River Oaks ranged from $235,000 – $310,000. Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s Set to Open in Santa Maria CA

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

It may seem like small news, but in Santa Maria it is big news that we got a Trader Joe’s. For those of us who have been making the treck up to Arroyo Grande for years — the arrival of Trader Joe’s in Santa Maria is a real treat. I can’t wait to zip up the street for the fresh organic produce and meats. It is conveniently located in south Santa Maria near Costco, right off the 101 Stowell exit. Since Santa Maria is now the largest city in Santa Barbara county — it is about time! Welcome Trader Joe’s! They are set to open on March 16th. Continue reading →

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Can I Buy A Home for $25,000 in Santa Maria, CA?

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

You would be surprised how many times I am asked this question with amounts varying from as little as $5000 to $50,000. And my answer to that is an easy no. I even had someone ask me about an $81,000 home in Foxenwood Estates! When I ask these potential buyers where they are getting this type of information, they point to the various foreclosure related websites. After sampling a few, for properties that are in pre-foreclosure (i.e. a Notice of Default has been filed) the amount of the payments that are in arrears, or the amount of the second loan owing on the property shows up as the list price, when in fact the home may not even be listed with a broker. 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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