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La Ventana in Santa Maria CA — April – June 2011 Real Estate Market Update

La Ventana in Santa Maria CA — April – June 2011 Real Estate Market Update The most exciting news about the La Ventana development in Santa Maria is the fact that it recently became a gated community.  I think this … Continue reading

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Driftwood Gardens in Santa Maria, CA — Real Estate Market Update

Driftwood Gardens is a small community of homes in southeast Santa Maria near George Washington Battles Elementary School. The street names have an aviary theme: Raven Court, Swallow Street, Lark Drive and Bluebird Street. They consist of two story 2, 3, and 4 bedroom plans ranging in size between approximately 1400 – 2200 square feet. The floor plans are open and inviting often featuring an upstairs loft; some floor plans even offer two master bedroom suites. Continue reading

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Autumn Glen Townhomes in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

Located in southeast Santa Maria, Autumn Glen is a small community of newer townhomes built between approximately 2002 – 2004 located at the intersection of Bradley and McCoy. The Autumn Glen community offers convenient access to Highway 101, as well as major shopping outlets such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Staples, and Best Buy. Continue reading

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Traditions at Bradley Square Homes in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

The Traditions at Bradley Square homes in southeast Santa Maria were built from 2003 – 2006, and are surrounded by newer shopping in the Bradley Square area, as well as other newer home developments. The Traditions at Bradley Square offer six floorplans, 3 two story models and 3 one story models. The floorplans begin at around 1800 square feet and end around 3000 square feet. Continue reading

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Pacific Crest Estates Homes in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

Local developer, Inland Pacific Builders, began construction on Pacific Crest Estates homes in 2005. Pacific Crest is conveniently located on the south end of Santa Maria and is a short 20 minute drive to the main gate of Vandenberg AFB. The one and two-story homes include three to five bedroom plans, two to four car garages, grand master suites, spacious kitchens, and vaulted ceilings. The homes range from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet in size.
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What Should I Look for in a Santa Maria CA Lender?

I typically recommend local lenders because I find that they are more accountable. Even if a buyer is using a national bank, I find it is better to have a local representative on the file. Nothing is more frustrating than working with some 1-800 number lender who becomes conveniently absent when a deal starts heating up, or timelines get tight on a transaction.

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January 2011 Santa Maria Homes Update

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How Many Homes Were Sold in Santa Maria in 2010?*

It’s the beginning of a new year, so many people are waiting anxiously to hear how many homes and condos were sold in Santa Maria last year, what the average sale price was, and how it compared to 2009.

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Santa Maria Homes – River Oaks Community Update

River Oaks is a community of newer homes for sale in northeast Santa Maria. The neighborhood offers a secluded feeling and borders the Santa Maria Riverbed ad walking trails. At the center of the neighborhood is Ida Redmond Taylor Elementary, and directly behind is a community park which includes a lake, playground, and picnic area. These homes were constructed between about 1999 – 2003. Continue reading

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Santa Maria Homes – Traditions at Bradley Square Update

The Traditions at Bradley Square is community of newer homes for sale in southeast Santa Maria; it is near much of the new shopping in south Santa Maria (Best Buy, Home Depot, TJ Maxx) and it is also adjacent to the award winning Rotary Centennial Park. Continue reading

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