Montalegre Homes in Santa Maria — 2011 Real Estate Market Update

Montalegre homes were built around 2001 - 2003. The community consists of one and two story floor plans and borders a large open greenbelt space and playground area. The homes are primarily three and four bedroom plans; however, one of the plans did have a fifth bedroom option when originally built. Montalegre Homes range from approximately 1200 - 2000 square feet in size, they offer stucco exteriors and tile roofs, and are within walking distance of Liberty Elementary School and a community park.
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Strawberry Creek Homes in Santa Maria — 2011 Real Estate Market Update

The Strawberry Creek Homes are located in the Westgate area in Santa Maria which is located west of Blosser and north of Betteravia. It offers convenient access to Orcutt and Vandenberg Air Force Base by way of Blosser which turns into Skyway Drive and leads directly into the Orcutt area and Highway 135. Nearby developments inlcude Pacific Crest Estates, Westgate Ranch, Montalegre, and Paseo Del Sol.
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Coast Hills Short Sale Approved in Two Days!

Coast Hills Short Sale Approved in Two Days! I have another short sale success story to report. Just last month, I closed a Coast Hills short sale that was approved within two days of submitting an offer to the bank’s representative. Coast Hills is a local credit union and working with a local entity is very different from working with a national bank. An appraisal had already been completed and the sellers financials were already on file -- so they did not require these documents to be resubmitted. In total, this short sale was closed within 65 days of it being placed on the market. So, beginning to end, this was a two month process for the seller and very much mirrored the timeline of a traditional sale. I think the buyer was shocked given what everyone says about short sales. But, not every short sale is a long drawn out experience. Smaller banks have the ability to be quicker in their response time. The reality is that a short sale does not take months and months to process, and if you can get your file to a decision maker quickly, you will usually get a quick decision. If you are considering a short sale of your Santa Maria, Orcutt, Nipomo, or Arroyo Grande home, you should seek out an experienced Central Coast short sale agent to guide you through this process. If you would like a short sale consultation, please call my office to schedule a meeting or a telephone consultation at (805) 938-9950. Tni LeBlanc is an independent Real Estate Broker, Attorney, Short Sale Agent and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) serving the Santa Maria, Orcutt and Five Cities area of the Central Coast of California. *Nothing in this article is intended to solicit listings currently under contract with another broker. This article offers no legal or tax advice. Those considering a short sale are advised to consult with their own attorney for legal advice, and their tax professional for tax advice prior to entering into a short sale listing agreement. Mint Properties is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. Copyright© 2011 Tni LeBlanc *Coast Hills Short Sale Approved in Two Days!*
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Somerset Gardens Santa Maria Luxury Town Homes – 2011 Real Estate Market Update

Somerset Gardens is a small enclave of luxury town homes in Santa Maria, California. The development is located in the southwest of Santa Maria near Country Club Estates and Foxenwood Country Club Estates. For those who want to travel to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Somerset Gardens is about a 20 minute drive to the main gate. The Somerset Gardens community was built from about 2003 through 2005 and is comprised of townhomes which range in size from 1600 - 2100 sq.ft. There are 3 floor plans -- 2 two story plans and a one story end unit floor plan
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