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Arborwalk in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

04/11/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

Located in southeast Santa Maria, Arborwalk is a gated community of townhomes at the intersection of McCoy and Miller; it is near much of the new shopping and commercial development in south Santa Maria. And it is about a 20 minute trip from the main gate of Vandenberg AFB. Imagine walking to everything you need. Imagine living with all the conveniences of modern life easily within reach while living in a protected gated environment. Walking distance to grocery outlets Albertson's and Food Maxx, dining at Yanagi Sushi & Grill and Natural Café, and shopping at Target and Pier One. Arborwalk offers low HOA dues of $88 per month, a fitness trail, a huge greenbelt basin, and inviting rose gardens throughout.

Will My Lender Pay My Delinquent Property Taxes As A Part of My Short Sale?

04/10/2011
Short Sale Info

The answer is maybe. It is not uncommon for a short sale seller in financial distress to have unpaid property taxes. During the housing boom, many lenders did not require tax and insurance impounds.

Santa Maria CA Condos & Orcutt CA Condos: Oak Creek Villas & Mission Creek Villas – First Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market

04/09/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Orcutt, Santa Maria

The Mission Creek Condos and Oak Creek Villas were built by local builder, Inland Pacific, who also built Pacific Crest, Classics at Bradley Square and La Ventana. Oak Creek and Mission Creek offer the same basic floor plans and amenities; however, there are subtle differences for buyers to consider. Oak Creek Villas condos are slightly older; they were built beginning around 2001. Mission Creek condos are slightly newer as building began around 2004.

Los Alamos CA Homes – 1st Quarter 2011 Real Estate Market Update

04/08/2011
Los Alamos / Tepusquet, Market Trends

Quaint, charming, sleepy, cozy - these are all terms I would use to describe Los Alamos, California. Known for its old west feel and antique shops, Los Alamos CA boasts a small population. If you are looking for a sweet little town where you know all your neighbors - this is it.

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.

Short Sale Approval Received in 26 Days from Well Fargo Home Mortgage!

04/07/2011
Short Sale Info

I just received short sale approval from Wells Fargo in 26 days! It was a total of twenty six days from when the short sale application was submitted to the lender until I received the short sale approval letter in my email box.

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.

River Oaks Homes in Santa Maria CA – 1st Quarter 2011 Market Update

04/03/2011
Neighborhood Updates, Santa Maria

River Oaks is a newer subdivision of homes located in northeast Santa Maria. Building began around 2001 and there are at least 5 different floor plans. The subdivision is home to Taylor Elementary School which lies at the center of the development, a man-made lake, and direct access to riverbed adjacent biking and walking trails. There are two one story plans, both are 3 bedroom 2 bath homes which range from about 1400 sq.ft. to 1600 sq.ft.; the two story plans begin at about 1900 sq.ft. and go up to at least 2700 sq. ft., depending on the options the original owner selected. Some of the two story models have 3 car garages, one plan has a downstairs master bedroom, and at least one of the other plans had a downstairs guest bedroom option.