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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.

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.

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!*

Westgate Ranch in Santa Maria — 2011 Real Estate Market Update

The Westgate Ranch area is located north of Betteravia and west of Blosser. 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 amenities include Pepper Garcia’s, the Santa Maria YMCA, the Radisson Hotel and Spencer’s grocery store.

Woodmere Villas Orcutt Homes — 2011 Real Estate Market Update

Woodmere Villas is a small cluster of homes in Orcutt, California. The development is located near the newly expanded Union Valley Parkway and the Edgewood Homes. For those who want to travel to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Woodmere Villas are a comfortable 20 minute trip to the main gate.

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

Orcutt New Homes – Harp Springs Community Now Selling View Lots

April 19, 2011
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Orcutt

Are you looking for a new home in Orcutt? Believe it or not, there are currently several options available. In particular, Capital Pacific Homes has two new home communities in Orcutt. Old Mill is located near Old Town Orcutt and tucked behind the established Foxenwood Estates Community. The Enclave at Harp Springs is located in the heart of Orcutt and within walking distance to many of the major shopping outlets and restaurants in the Orcutt area.

Lake Marie Estates in Orcutt CA – Luxury Real Estate Market Update

Lake Marie Estates is a secluded enclave of executive and luxury homes in Orcutt, California, located east of Highway 101, off the Clark Avenue exit. When exiting Highway 101 on Clark Avenue, instead of heading west toward downtown and Old Town Orcutt, head east toward the vineyards and wineries.

Historic Carriage District in Santa Maria CA – Real Estate Market Update

April 18, 2011
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Neighborhood Updates, Orcutt, Santa Maria

The Historic Carriage District is one of Santa Maria's oldest and most charismatic neighborhoods. Have you seen my video about the Carriage District? Older homes aren't for everyone - they are truly a labor of love. I grew up in this neighborhood (on Palm Court Drive) and it resides in my heart. There is a significant amount of Santa Maria history in this neighborhood. The Carriage District lies on both sides of Speed Street, between Broadway and Miller and it is anchored by the Santa Maria Inn and Santa Maria High School's Ethel Pope Auditorium.

Two Loans with Two Lenders: Short Sale Approval Received in 41 Days!

I have another short sale success story to report. I just closed a short sale that was fully approved by both short sale lenders, Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS) and Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS), within 41 days of submitting the short sale application. Working with two short sale lenders can be difficult, and I do think that this is the number one reason most short sales fail. Negotiating between two lenders can add a significant amount of time to the approval process. However, by staying in almost constant contact with both lenders I was able to negotiate this short sale in record time, with no seller contribution and the deficiency waived on both loans.