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Top 5 Short Sale Myths

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Myth #1: I have to be an owner occupant to qualify for a short sale. Where did this myth come from? I’ve done short sales for investors and non-owner occupants. They happen all the time. I just listed a home where the lender told the owner to do a short sale on their rental property. You can sell your investment or rental property via short sale. Continue reading →

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Santa Maria Real Estate For Sale

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Now that the housing boom has busted the average price for homes within Santa Maria hovers around $200,000, homes in Orcutt average higher around $300,000. Are you searching for real estate in Santa Maria market? Check out the search links before for current listings. Are you looking to sell your Santa Maria or Orcutt home? Continue reading →

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Santa Maria and Lompoc CA Short Sale Seller Tips

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

Everyone in the Santa Maria and Lompoc housing marlet is talking about short sales these days. They love them, they hate them, they love to hate them, they. . . well you get the picture. There are a lot of opinions on them. One thing is for sure, if you are a short sale seller you should work with an experienced agent and obtain legal and tax advice before entering into a short sale arrangement. Short sales have significant financial, legal, tax, and credit consequences. Continue reading →

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Another Twist to REO Contracts in the Santa Maria CA Market

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

I just received a counter offer back on a Bank of America property (formerly Countrywide) with a new twist that I haven’t seen before in REO contracts. Countrywide officially became Bank of America Home Loans about two weeks ago. I’ve sold quite a few Countrywide REOs and was used to how they did things. However, it appears that the switch over to Bank of America has changed some things. Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Buying Bank Owned Homes (REOs) in the Santa Maria CA & Orcutt CA Market – Should I Use FHA/VA or Conventional Financing?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Tni LeBlanc, JD, MA, CDPE, REALTOR®

When the bidding gets competitive, buyers are often left to wonder how asset managers make their decisions about which offer to choose. If you have 15 offers how do you select one over the other? The obvious selection would be based on the net to the lender, but there are other factors. In particular, time and time again, I see FHA buyers assed over in this market for buyers using conventional financing. That is not to say that FHA financing is not being used — it is. 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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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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