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.
The California Association of Realtors reports that the newly signed California budget provides for a tax credit of up to $10,000 for new home buyers. The credit will apply to purchases made between March 1, 2009 through March 1, 2010. Buyers are eligible for a credit equal to 5% of the purchase price of the home u to a mxaimum of $10,000. It does not apply to the purchase of existing homes; but it does apply to any buyer (not just first time buyers) as long as they are purchasing a primary residence.