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2018 Santa Maria CA Mid-Year Condos Real Estate Market Update

07/31/2018
Buyer Info, Central Coast Real Estate, Market Trends, Santa Maria, Seller Info

2018 Santa Maria CA Mid-Year Condos Real Estate Market Update Santa Maria, Ca Jan - June 2017 Jan - June 2018 Condos Sold 38 31 Average List Price $232,150 $244,819 Average Sales Price $227,182 $240,526 Days on Market 41 45…

2014 Santa Maria CA End of Year Real Estate Market Update

01/02/2015
Buyer Info, Central Coast Real Estate, Market Trends, Santa Maria, Seller Info

2014 Santa Maria CA End of Year Real Estate Market Update If you are considering selling your Santa Maria CA home and you would like a comparative market analysis, feel free to contact my office at (805) 938-9950 and set…

2014 Vandenberg Village CA Mid-Year Real Estate Market Update

10/21/2014
Buyer Info, Central Coast Real Estate, Market Trends, Santa Maria, Seller Info

2014 Vandenberg Village CA Mid-Year Real Estate Market Update If you are considering selling your Vandenberg Village, CA home and you would like a comparative market analysis, feel free to contact my office at (805) 938-9950 and set up…

The Santa Maria CA Market is Tough on Buyers

05/16/2009
Buyer Info, Santa Maria

Currently, there is intense competition among buyers in the Santa Maria market. If this is a buyer's market, it sure doesn't feel like it anymore. Indeed, with the banks calling almost all the shots in the under $300,000 market (short sales and foreclosures), it certainly feels like a sellers market.

Is it me or are Santa Maria CA Short Sales getting easier?

03/25/2009
Santa Maria, Seller Info, Short Sale Info

Are Santa Maria CA short sales getting a little easier? Maybe I'm on a high because I just received a short sale approval the other day, and I'm in escrow on another approved short sale that will close in less than 30 days. But, it seems like more and more short sales are being approved every day. A buyer of mine received an approval on another short sale they bid on this month, and lately I'm noticed an increase in the amount of "approved" short sales on the market.

Trader Joe’s Set to Open in Santa Maria CA

03/15/2009
Local Interests / Events, Santa Maria

It may seem like small news, but in Santa Maria it is big news that we got a Trader Joe's. For those of us who have been making the treck up to Arroyo Grande for years -- the arrival of Trader Joe's in Santa Maria is a real treat. I can't wait to zip up the street for the fresh organic produce and meats. It is conveniently located in south Santa Maria near Costco, right off the 101 Stowell exit. Since Santa Maria is now the largest city in Santa Barbara county -- it is about time! Welcome Trader Joe's! They are set to open on March 16th.

Stimulus to Fund Santa Maria Levee Repair

02/26/2009
Local Interests / Events, Santa Maria

The Santa Maria Sun reports that local officials have secured an additional $6.7 million to repair the Santa Maria levee. Without repair, Santa Maria homeowners are faced with having to buy flood insurance. In its current state, the levee would…

Bank Owned Bidding Wars in the Santa Maria – Orcutt CA Foreclosure Market

02/17/2009
Buyer Info, Foreclosure / Bank Owned (REO) Info, Santa Maria

Is it a great time to buy? Yes. Interest rates are at historic lows, Congress just passed an $8000 tax credit for first time buyers, and prices just keep getting better and better. There are plenty of folks who are taking advantage of this opportunity. As such, jumping into the current market for foreclosure properties in Santa Maria - Orcutt CA can be a rude awakening for potential buyers. Currently, there is a lot of competition for foreclosed properties. REOs comprise the majority of sold properties in the Santa Maria and Orcutt housing market.