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 … [Read more...]
Pacific Crest Development, Santa Maria Homes Update
Built by a local developer, Inland Pacific Builders, Pacific Crest is conveniently located on the south end of Santa Maria and a short 20 minute commute to the main gate of … [Read more...]
Where Have all the Houses Gone in Santa Maria – Orcutt?

When I searched the MLS for active properties this morning, I came up with 158 single family homes or condos for sale in the Santa Maria and Orcutt areas. 29 of those listings are … [Read more...]
The Santa Maria Real Estate Market is Hot!
I know the media is saying that the real estate market is in the dumps. And I guess if you were hoping to get housing boom era prices for your home, it is. But if you are a Santa … [Read more...]
What not to do when selling your Santa Maria CA home
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 … [Read more...]
Can I Buy A Home for $25,000 in Santa Maria, CA?
You would be surprised how many times I am asked this question with amounts varying from as little as $5000 to as "high" as $50,000. And my answer to that is an easy no. Last … [Read more...]
Hidden Pines Santa Maria, CA Gated Community

Hidden Pines is a lovely little gated community located in northwest Santa Maria. It boasts a private park and streets, and borders the Santa Maria Riverbed walking trail. The … [Read more...]
Can I find 100% Financing in the Central Coast market?
I get this question all the time from buyers looking to jump into the market. For the most part, the answer to that is no. There is a program through the USDA that provides 100% … [Read more...]
Bank Owned Bidding Wars in the Santa Maria – Orcutt CA Foreclosure Market
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 … [Read more...]
Santa Maria CA & Orcutt CA Short Sale Buyer Information
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 … [Read more...]

