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The Santa Maria CA Market is Tough on Buyers

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

Currently, there is intense competition among buyers in the Santa Maria market. If this is a buyer’s market, it sure doesn’t feel like it anymore. Indeed, with the banks calling almost all the shots in the under $300,000 market (short sales and foreclosures), it certainly feels like a sellers market. Continue reading →

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Is it me or are Santa Maria CA Short Sales getting easier?

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

Are Santa Maria CA short sales getting a little easier? Maybe I’m on a high because I just received a short sale approval the other day, and I’m in escrow on another approved short sale that will close in less than 30 days. But, it seems like more and more short sales are being approved every day. A buyer of mine received an approval on another short sale they bid on this month, and lately I’m noticed an increase in the amount of “approved” short sales on the market. 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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Stimulus to Fund Santa Maria Levee Repair

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

The Santa Maria Sun reports that local officials have secured an additional $6.7 million to repair the Santa Maria levee. Without repair, Santa Maria homeowners are faced with having to buy flood insurance. In its current state, the levee would … 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 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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River Oaks Market Update & Santa Maria CA MLS Home Listing Search

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

Sold listings were on the market an average of 77 days, were about 1900 sq.ft., and sold for about $155 per square foot. 12 of the 17 sold homes were REOs, 3 were closed short sales, and only two were regular sales. 88% of the sold activity in this neghborhood was forelcosure related; so, like many other developments that were built during the housing boom River Oaks is now overloaded with foreclosures during the housing bust. 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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Santa Maria – Orcutt CA 2008 Market Update & MLS Search

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

A total of 1230 single family homes sold in Santa Maria CA and Orcutt CA in 2008. 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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