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Archive for May, 2009
Monday, May 18th, 2009 by Sylvia Stallings
Making a Move? Across town, Across the Country or Across the Globe
Village Properties is your real estate resource wherever you are moving
Spring 2009- Real Estate Update
Is this a good time to buy a home?
 In this economic climate Realtors are often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned home prices may continue to fall further than they have already. They believe the best strategy is to wait for the low point in the market and then buy. The weakness of this strategy is that you don’t know where the bottom is until it’s already past by you, which means you’ve missed it!
Home prices are just one of the factors you should use in calculating your cost of ownership. Interest rates and financing availability are also important. Today, interest rates are still near record lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying the interest owed and paying down your principal, if home prices come down a little more but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to pay  a mortgage on an identical home!
Your home is a major investment, however, it is also a major part of your personal life. It’s important to live in a home that reflects your lifestyle, yet is within your financial capabilities. So, it may be more important to buy today with the low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to wait.
Media is Optimistic                                    Â
Forbes.com: In their article Ten Things to Buy before the Economy Improves, says “This may the best time in a generation to buy a home.”
2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit is Good News for Home Buyers
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides for a $8,000 tax credit that is available for first time home buyers, and those who have not owned a principle residence in the past three years. To be eligible for this credit the home purchase must be recorded between January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Contact your tax professional for detailed information.
A Village Property Agent is available to help you through the complex and exciting process of home ownership. Please call one of our offices or go to our website www.villagesite.com.
Tags: , financing, home, homebuyer, Mortgage, move, prices, real estate, realtors, tax credit, update
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Friday, May 15th, 2009 by Roberta Hewson
The Santa Barbara Newcomers Club helps new residents meet people and get acquainted with The Community. If you are new to Santa Barbara, this is a must-do. The club has a wide range of activities that you may attend that will build friendships and help you learn about the exceptional social, cultural and civic opportunities available in this beautiful city we call home. Established in 1955, the non-profit organization is run entirely by volunteers.Â
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 by Village Properties
Village Properties is proud to recommend the housing services of our Agents listed below.
Please feel free to call upon them for help and information about rentals in the Santa Barbara area. You may also go to our website: www.villagesite.com, select: property serach and access an up-to-date list of houses and rentals available in our area.
Village Agents available to help:
Susan Jordano, 805.680.9060, susanjordano@cox.net
Phyllis Lenker, 805.683.7376, phyllisl@villagesite.com
Beverly Palmer, 805.695.7261, beverlypalmer@cox.net
Emily McBride, 805.252.2773, www.emilymcbride.com
DeAnn Bauer, 805.565.8610, deann@greenhomessb.com
Marissa Smith, 805.681.8123, mlssellsrealestate@gmail.com
Gloria Vaughn, 805.565.8862, Glorybee5@aol.com
Priscilla Bedolla, 805.683.7374, PBedolla@aol.com
Billy Mandarino, 805.570.4827, billy@villagesite.com
Darin Guglielmo, 805.683.7361, darin@villagesite.com
Jane Alexander, 805.886.2930, zcoop@cox.net
Colleen Beall, 805.565.8894, colbeall@cox.net
Joan Roberts, 805.683.7323, jopogo@cox.net
Gail Cooley, 805.682.9373, gail@villagesite.com
Regina Magid, 805.683.7396, SOLDatReginaMagid@cox.net
Tags: Agents, houses, housing, Jesusita Fire, rentals, santa barbara
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Friday, May 1st, 2009 by Sylvia Stallings
Making a Move?
Across Town, Across the Country or Across the Globe
Village Properties is your real estate resource wherever you are moving
Moving anywhere is usually the result of a personal lifestyle change. It may mean moving due to a job transfer or because you want to enjoy a different climate or country. Whatever the reason for your move, Village Properties can help. We offer a range of Relocation Services to make the transition as easy and pleasant as possible.Â
Relocating Outside the Greater Santa Barbara Area?
If you, an employee or someone you know is moving outside of our area, we can help them connect with a quality Realtor in their new community destination-anywhere in the world. Village Properties has the ability to relocate clients virtually anywhere in the world through our affiliations with: Leading Real Estate Companies of the world, Christie’s Great Estates and Luxury Real Estate. Village Properties provides a winning combination: the best locally owned real estate company in the region combined with national and international networks that provide the greatest possible exposure and service.
Relocation Global Home Search?
You can search for a home across the world through RELOHomeSearch.com. This service is provided through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World which is a global network of nearly 700 premier real estate firms with 5,500 offices and 170,000 sales associates in 38 countries around the world. Collectively, this group has sold over 1.2 million homes worth $370 billion in 2007, more than any national real estate brand.
Moving to the Greater Santa Barbara Area?
Village Properties offers full time professionals available to help with a move into our area. Ask us anything and we will be happy to answer questions about the local communities of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Hope Ranch, and Goleta. To the North, we work in the Santa Ynez Valley communities of Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, Los Alamos and Santa Maria. To the South, we service the communities of Ojai and Ventura. Our Relocation Package is full of valuable information and resources. For anyone considering a move to our area, we offer an orientation of the region and its diverse communities. For more community information please visit our website at www.villagesite.com.Â
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