santa barbara mls: Real Estate Outlook: Pending Home Sales Trend Upward
- 03/06/12 07:30 AM
The latest Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors showed promising results this month, with pending sales in upward movement. This is the highest point seen since April of 2010, when buyers took advantage of the first time home-buyer tax credit. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said this is a hopeful indicator going into the spring home-buying season. “Given more favorable housing market conditions, the trend in contract activity implies we are on track for a more meaningful sales gain this year. With a sustained downtrend in unsold inventory, this would bring about a broad price stabilization or … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. PRICE REDUCED!!! Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. PRICE REDUCED!!!
- 03/06/12 07:28 AM
Escape into a private Spanish Mediterranean Estate situated on over an acre and nestled in a private canyon. This Sprawling 4 bedroom 3 home enjoys Ocean, Island & Mountain views while having the benefits of being surrounded in complete serenity. The spacious Gourmet kitchen is equipped with new custom wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a built in 800 Bottle wine cellar. Entertain your guests inside by the wonderful fireplaces and large open living and dining areas. Or relax outside with the Tuscan style outdoor built in Bar area with a Spa, Fireplace and built in BBQ. Take in the beautiful views … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spanish Home located between Downtown Santa Barbara and The Mesa. Open House this Sunday (02/19/2012) 1 P.M. – 4 P.M.
- 02/17/12 05:47 AM
Circa 1931, this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Spanish Home is located on a quiet street close to downtown Santa Barbara and the Mesa. The home offers many features. The large open dining / living room is perfect for entertaining and has hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is complete with Stainless Steel Appliances & Saltillo Tile. French Doors lead to a covered patio off of the dining area. The Master bedroom has a walk-in closet with lovely mountain views. Private & Tropical, the back yard offers low maintenance, peace and serenity. Come relax in this wonderful home close to … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spanish Mediterranean Home in The American Riviera. Open House this Sunday (2/19/2012) 2 P.M. – 4 P.M.
- 02/17/12 05:46 AM
Enjoy spectacular ocean, mountain, island and city views from every room in this beautiful and newly re-built riviera property. Located on a quiet street and neighborhood on the American Riviera. Situated atop the Riviera, this newly constructed Spanish Mediterranean 3 bedroom 3 bath home offers dramatic 220 degree views of the Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands, Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. The 3500 Square Foot Home is complete with a Great Room, Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood & Classic Marble Floors, Gourmet Kitchen with Viking Appliances, Fireplace , Extensive view balconies, 2 Master Suites, Air Conditioning, and a private view Garden oasis.
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santa barbara mls: Clean up Your Credit Clean up Your Credit
- 02/10/12 06:13 AM
More than ever having a healthy credit score is important. It may mean the difference between securing a home loan or not. Don’t let old habits or debts stand in your way of taking advantage of historically low interest rates and great deals on housing. The first order of business is to arm yourself with the cold, hard facts. What is the state of your credit report and score? You can visit annualcreditreport.com three times a year for free to view your credit report. You will have to pay a nominal fee in order to view your score. Once you have … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spanish Home located between Downtown Santa Barbara and The Mesa. (Upcoming Listing)
- 02/10/12 06:12 AM
Circa 1931, this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Spanish Home is located on a quiet street close to downtown Santa Barbara and the Mesa. The home offers many features. The large open dining / living room is perfect for entertaining and has hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is complete with Stainless Steel Appliances & Saltillo Tile. French Doors lead to a covered patio off of the dining area. The Master bedroom has a walk-in closet with lovely mountain views. Private & Tropical, the back yard offers low maintenance, peace and serenity. Come relax in this wonderful home close to … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. Private showings available!Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate.
- 02/09/12 10:32 AM
Escape into a private Spanish Mediterranean Estate situated on over an acre and nestled in a private canyon. This Sprawling 4 bedroom 3 home enjoys Ocean, Island & Mountain views while having the benefits of being surrounded in complete serenity. The spacious Gourmet kitchen is equipped with new custom wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a built in 800 Bottle wine cellar. Entertain your guests inside by the wonderful fireplaces and large open living and dining areas. Or relax outside with the Tuscan style outdoor built in Bar area with a Spa, Fireplace and built in BBQ. Take in the beautiful … (0 comments)
Enjoy spectacular ocean, mountain, island and city views from every room in this beautiful and newly re-built riviera property. Located on a quiet street and neighborhood on the American Riviera. Situated atop the Riviera, this newly constructed Spanish Mediterranean 3 bedroom 3 bath home offers dramatic 220 degree views of the Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands, Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. The 3500 Square Foot Home is complete with a Great Room, Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood & Classic Marble Floors, Gourmet Kitchen with Viking Appliances, Fireplace , Extensive view balconies, 2 Master … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate.
- 01/31/12 12:46 PM
Escape into a private Spanish Mediterranean Estate situated on over an acre and nestled in a private canyon. This Sprawling 4 bedroom 3 home enjoys Ocean, Island & Mountain views while having the benefits of being surrounded in complete serenity. The spacious Gourmet kitchen is equipped with new custom wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a built in 800 Bottle wine cellar. Entertain your guests inside by the wonderful fireplaces and large open living and dining areas. Or relax outside with the Tuscan style outdoor built in Bar area with a Spa, Fireplace and built in BBQ. Take in the beautiful views … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Spanish Mediterranean Home in The American Riviera!!!
- 01/31/12 12:45 PM
Enjoy spectacular ocean, mountain, island and city views from every room in this beautiful and newly re-built riviera property. Located on a quiet street and neighborhood on the American Riviera. Situated atop the Riviera, this newly constructed Spanish Mediterranean 3 bedroom 3 bath home offers dramatic 220 degree views of the Santa Barbara Harbor, Channel Islands, Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. The 3500 Square Foot Home is complete with a Great Room, Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood & Classic Marble Floors, Gourmet Kitchen with Viking Appliances, Fireplace , Extensive view balconies, 2 Master Suites, Air Conditioning, and a private view Garden oasis.
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santa barbara mls: 4 steps to buy again after foreclosure!
- 01/17/12 12:10 PM
Homeowners facing foreclosure seem to be desperate to buy again. Frequently, I receive letters from someone who hasn’t yet lost their home to foreclosure but anticipates they soon will, and wants to be able to get back into the market, quick-like. Many claim their haste is because they don’t want to miss out on today’s bargain housing prices or interest rates. Yet neither seems poised to rise significantly any time soon. In the same breath, many of these folks say they’re ready to pay top dollar for their next home, and pay an additional premium if they are forced to rely … (3 comments)
santa barbara mls: Mortgage Rates Stay Low Helping to Keep Housing Affordability High
- 01/17/12 12:08 PM
In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, the average fixed mortgage rates remained largely unchanged and near their record lows helping to keep housing affordability high for those borrowers who are in the market. The 30-year fixed dipped to 3.99 percent, and at 3.27 percent, the 15-year fixed averaged just slightly above its all-time low of 3.26 percent on October 6, 2011. Rates 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.99 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending December 8, 2011, down from last week when it averaged 4.00 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year … (1 comments)
santa barbara mls: Homeownership Still The American Dream, Fuels Economy
- 01/17/12 12:07 PM
It’s billed as the American Dream and yet for some it’s been an all-time American nightmare. Still “the home is central to American life” writes the National Association of Homebuilders in its report titled: Homeownership Works, released earlier this year. Of course the report aims to show how housing is vital not just to homeowners but to the nation’s growth. The publication looks at the contributions that homeownership make to the economy specifically through residential construction, remodeling, rental housing, and various other related aspects of the industry. The publication shows how homeownership is a vital thread that weaves together a nation. … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: Buyers: Making the Right Choice
- 11/30/11 12:31 PM
There are so many different homes to choose from during the buying process. How can you be sure to make the right choice? From condos, downtown neighborhoods, suburbs, and country homes, there’s a perfect fit for every buyer. To make the best decision you need to be sure to really give time to your decision making process. Yes, your gut can take you in the right direction, but don’t be one of the many buyers that falls prey to listening only to their hearts, ending up biting off more than they can chew. Some homes take more work than others. This … (0 comments)
santa barbara mls: What is a Reserve Study?
- 11/30/11 12:30 PM
A reserve study analyzes major repair and replacement needs like roofing and painting and provides a funding plan for accumulating money to perform this work when its needed. It is a fundamental planning tool that all homeowner associations (HOA) need. There are several parts to the reserve study: First, all major HOA maintained components are identified. Next, the cost to renovate each item is then determined by contractor bid or construction cost estimate. Then, the remaining useful life in years of each item is established. These items are plugged into a mathematical formula: Cost ÷ Remaining Useful Life = Money Needed … (0 comments)
The latest Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors showed promising results this month, with pending sales in upward movement.
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