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santa barbara real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Spanish Home located between Downtown Santa Barbara and The Mesa. (Upcoming Listing) - 02/10/12 06:12 AM

santa barbara real estate: Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. Private showings available!Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. - 02/09/12 10:32 AM

santa barbara real estate: Spanish Mediterranean Home in The American Riviera. Private showings available! - 02/09/12 10:30 AM

santa barbara real estate: Spectacular Spanish Mediterranean Estate. - 01/31/12 12:46 PM

santa barbara real estate: Spanish Mediterranean Home in The American Riviera!!! - 01/31/12 12:45 PM

santa barbara real estate: Making your Real Estate dreams come true. - 01/17/12 12:11 PM

“I’m not sure there is a better real-estate agent than Jon Mahoney. He has handled my transactions with extreme professionalism and was always looking out for my best interest, every step of the way. I have used him on multiple occasions and there is no such thing as mission impossible in regards to making your real estate dreams come true. In fact, on my most recent purchase, he spent just over 18 months, finding us the home of our dreams and negotiating an unheard of deal. He comes highly recommended and we would never use anyone else.”
- Kevin and Cristina Vogel
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santa barbara real estate: 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 real estate: 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.
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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 real estate: 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 real estate: Navigating Short Sales: What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You Short. - 12/06/11 12:22 PM

If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won’t cover your total mortgage obligation and closing costs, and you don’t have other sources of money to cover the deficiency. A short sale is different from a foreclosure, which is when your lender takes title of your home through a lengthy legal process and then sells it.
1. Begin gathering documentation before … (0 comments)

santa barbara real estate: Why Hire a Real Estate Agent or REALTOR? - 12/06/11 12:19 PM

As spring rolls in, many people start listing their home for sale. The weather warms up and buyers, having recovered from the holidays, begin to house hunt.Many buyers will go it alone. They hit the Internet for their first line of attack in house hunting. They peruse magazines and open houses. But they miss an important key player in their house-hunting mission–the real estate agent.
The real estate agent is not a go-between paper shuffler. Your real estate agent is the connection to the inside world of real estate. Yes, the Internet can provide you with lots of information, but it … (0 comments)

santa barbara real estate: Importance of Capital Improvements in Ownership of Real Estate. - 12/06/11 12:16 PM

Typically when investors consider purchasing an investment property, they inspect the property as part of their due diligence and also review the proforma income and expense reports provided by the seller. In addition, the investors review the rental income and expenses to make a decision according to their comfort level and ability to raise cash (i.e. obtain financing to close the transaction). In order to supply financing, financial institutions typically require certain debt coverage ratios as well as loan to value ratios. In addition to the income and expense information, they usually look for vacancy rates, management fees and reserves set aside.
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santa barbara real estate: Take a look at Santa Barbara’s World-Class Wineries! - 12/06/11 12:14 PM

There are many reasons for the tremendous growth of wineries in Santa Barbara county. Currently there are almost two hundred wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms in the county and the number grows each month.

Riviera Tours
Riviera ToursWebsite: www.riviera-tours.comEmail: Info@Riviera-tours.com(805) 899-2266
We invite you to experience the riches of California’s Gold Coast. We offer a variety of tour packages covering California’s most scenic and romantic region. Visit with us the historic landmarks of old Santa Barbara, experience the Danish charm of Solvang, or stop by some of the region’s finest wineries.
Santa Barbara Winery
202 Anacapa St.Santa Barbara, CA.(800) 225-3633Tasting: … (1 comments)

santa barbara real estate: How To Buy A Home After A Short Sale - 12/05/11 10:57 AM

How to buy a home after a short sale……can it really be done?The answer is yes (and it depends). The short answer (pun intended) is that you CAN buy after a short sale. However, if you missed payments prior to the short sale you are out of luck. It seems that the short sale itself isn’t the end of the world (according the current lending standards). Missing payments prior to the short sale is what hurts your credit…
We were forced to do a short sale with our home due to a huge salary cut. Our credit rating beforehand was great, … (1 comments)

santa barbara real estate: A Way Up and Out For Sellers!!! - 12/05/11 10:57 AM

In this economy, sellers of residential real estate face a variety of challenges. For sellers of distressed homes, these issues have added importance: options may be less visible, competent and reputable professionals who can help are fewer, opportunities begin to dwindle, and an exit plan – a means of solving this problem – becomes scarce. An effective way to fix this situation is to work with experienced investors who have the ability to buy these properties, make needed changes and enjoy a profit. Call this suggestion a Way Up (and a Way Out) for sellers who want to get on with their … (0 comments)

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