Every now and again I like to pretend as if I am one of those people that has time on their hands. I love visiting libraries and museums because it reminds me of my youth. Both my parents were in education, so spending time in libraries feels so natural – the old books, the hushed voices, the attendants that can answer almost any dreamed of question. As a busy professional, I rarely get time to do so. But on Wednesday this week (after showing a few houses and snapping a few pictures for my blog), I decided to stop by the Lompoc Museum. It is located at 200 S. H Street in Old Town Lompoc and housed in a building constructed with funds from the Andrew Carnegie endowment. The building itself is a thing of beauty, (for people that love houses – like me!) built in the Classic Revival style, it has a both a stately appearance and elegant charm.
Lompoc Museum
On the first floor, it houses a collection of Native American art donated by Clarence Ruth; the pieces are all from Lompoc’s local area, and are one of the best collections of its kind. There is also an interesting display highlighting the contribution of Juanita Centeno, lifetime Lompoc resident, Chumash Indian, and archaeological enthusiast. Her elaborate ceremonial dress is exhibited there along with a picture of her wearing it. Downstairs has a tribute to Old Town Lompoc and is built in the style of old wooden storefronts. Rows and rows of pictures of early Lompoc residents are exhibited. There is also an elaborate display (complete with audio guide) of the naval tragedy at Point Honda. The Lompoc Museum is definitely worth a visit.
In July 2006, Mint Properties opened an office in the Mission Creek Plaza on Santa Maria Way. Tni’s stated aim is to offer the highest quality representation and professional service to her clients. Independence affords her the ability to avoid a volume driven approach; the result is prompt, reliable, individualized service coupled with straightforward advice. Indeed, she brings the same level of professionalism to real estate as she did to the law.
Prices of many condos are finally well beneath $100,000 in Santa Maria and Lompoc, which make some condos a good option for investors even with the added expense of a monthly condo fee. There have been some 2 bedroom condos listed as low as $59,000. If you compare a home in the local area that you can purchase for $100,000, you would be looking at a much older home or a smaller cottage with limited rental value and appeal. Everything on the exterior of the home is typically covered by the condo association, cutting down on the responsibility for landlords.
