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Arborwalk & Autumn Glen Townhomes – Santa Maria CA Homes Update

The Arborwalk and Autumn Glen townhome communities are newer homes built between 2003 - 2006 and offer an ideal location in south Santa Maria. Both communities are close to shopping, restaurants and other amenities. Arborwalk is a gated community at the intersection of Miller & McCoy, and Autumn Glen is located across from the Crossroads Shopping Center at the intersection of Crossroad Lane & Bradley Rd.

Looking to Buy HUD Homes in Santa Maria or Lompoc CA?

January 1, 2010
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Lompoc / Vandenberg Village, Santa Maria

Are you interested in buying a HUD home in Santa Maria, Orcutt, or Lompoc? You can search for HUD homes by clicking here. Also, you need a registered HUD agent to write an offer on a HUD home. I am a registered selling agent with HUD and I can take you for a tour of any local HUD home, explain the bidding process, and write an offer. These homes are generally not listed on the MLS, so the potential for a buyer bargain is tremendous as they receive less exposure.

Orcutt View Park Townhomes, Old Orcutt CA Condo Update

December 30, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Santa Maria

Nestled between May Grisham Elementary and Highway 135 is a strip of cute little townhomes known as the Orcutt View Park Condos. These homes offer 3 bedrooms, two baths, a one car garage, and a birds eye view of community sporting events held in the sporting fields next to the school. They are about are about 1400 sq. ft. in size and the association dues are about $180 per month. Most of the townhomes offer a small patio and backyard. For those who wish to commute to Vandenberg AFB, the location is ideal; the commute time is about 15 minutes to the main gate.

The Hidden Pines Development, Santa Maria CA Gated Homes Community Update

December 28, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Santa Maria

Are you looking for a home in a gated community in Santa Maria? You may want to check out the homes in Hidden Pines. It is located near Preisker Park and across the street from the gated community of Regency Estates.

River Oaks Development, Santa Maria Homes Market Update 2009

December 26, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Santa Maria

Home to Jim May Park (an 11 acre park which includes a lake and walking trails) and Ida Redmond Taylor Elementary, the River Oaks development offers an idyllic setting which parallels the Santa Maria riverbed in northeast Santa Maria. Built from 1999 -2003, these homes range from 1400 sq.ft. up to almost 3000 sq.ft. in size. Current asking prices for active and pending homes in the River Oaks development range from $260,000 to $299,900. In the past 6 months, home sales prices in River Oaks ranged from $235,000 - $310,000.

Pacific Crest Development, Santa Maria Homes Update

December 25, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Santa Maria

Built by a local developer, Inland Pacific Builders, Pacific Crest is conveniently located on the south end of Santa Maria and a short 20 minute commute to the main gate of Vandenberg AFB. The Pacific Crest homes were constructed beginning about 2005, and the last few homes are still being sold by the developer. The floorplans are some of my favorites built in Santa Maria, with circular interior entries, spacious kitchens, and luxurious master suite options.

Santa Maria CA & Lompoc CA Foreclosure Buyers Can Choose Local Escrow Companies

December 9, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Central Coast Real Estate, Foreclosure / Bank Owned (REO) Info, Santa Maria

Finally! Those of you who read my blog recall my recent blog post on buying a foreclosure and not receiving your keys until the day after it closes. It appears that the Claifornia legislature has take a stab at the heart of the problem, which was the fact that buyers were not allwoed to pick their own excrow companies in these transactions. Banks would hire title and escrow companies to complete their foreclosure proceeding and when they turned around to sell the property as an REO, they would compel the buye to use that same title/escrow company to complete the purchase.

Lake Marie Estates, Orcutt Luxury & Executive Homes Update

Lake Marie Estates is a secluded enclave of executive and luxury homes in Orcutt, located east of Highway 101, off the Clark Avenue exit. When exiting 101 on Clark, instead of heading west toward downtown and Old Town Orcutt, head east toward the vineyards and wineries. Lake Marie offers a truly rural setting that is just minutes away from shopping and other conveniences.

Orcutt Luxury Home Update, Foxenwood Estates

November 30, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Santa Maria

The upscale Foxenwood neighborhood is popular with buyers due to its location, which is directly adjacent to Old Orcutt, and its proximity to Vandenberg AFB (15 minute drive to the main gate). The location of the development is off the beaten path, yet close enough to enjoy the amenities of downtown Orcutt. The Foxenwood neighborhood is bordered by other prestige areas such as Lorraine Estates, Deerfield Estates, and the new developement of Old Mill.

Santa Maria & Lompoc Buyers Betting on Appraisals to Save Them From Bidding Wars

November 20, 2009
Vandenberg AFB Homes
Buyer Info, Central Coast Real Estate, Foreclosure / Bank Owned (REO) Info, Lompoc / Vandenberg Village, Santa Maria

There is intense competition for homes in the Santa Maria and Lompoc markets, especially for homes priced under $300,000. There simply aren't enough homes for interested buyers. It is not unusual when competing for a home to go up against 12 - 15 other buyers. And, some are pulling no punches when it comes to asking price.