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

04/08/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

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.

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

04/05/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

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 development is at the center of some of the best new shopping in Santa Maria.

What Should I Look for in a Santa Maria CA Lender?

03/13/2011
Buyer Info

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.

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

01/13/2011
Market Trends, Santa Maria

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.

Santa Maria Homes – Pacific Crest Estates Snapshot

10/25/2010
Santa Maria, Seller Info

Inland Pacific, a local builder, built Pacific Crest Estates beginning in about 2005. Because the homes were sold new during the height of the housing boom, many if not most of the current and recent sales in the development are foreclosures or distress sales.

Santa Maria Foreclosure Market Tip: What is a “Contingent REO?”

10/11/2010
Foreclosure / Bank Owned (REO) Info

If you’ve been tracking the market for foreclosures for awhile, I’m sure you’ve come across a contingent REO and wondered what that means. An REO is an industry term for a foreclosure, and a contingent REO is one where an offer has been verbally accepted by the bank or the asset manager, but the paperwork is still being signed.

Santa Maria First Time Home Buyer Alert

10/10/2010
Buyer Info, Santa Maria

I’m afraid the days of 100% financing for everyone are gone. Unless you are a veteran with a VA home loan benefit, or buying in a rural area through the USDA loan program, there are not many 100% financing options. (Santa Maria does not qualify as a rural area, but in the past, Guadalupe and parts of Nipomo have qualified).

Top 5 Short Sale Myths

10/08/2010
Seller Info, Short Sale Info

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.