Here are seven secrets why people want to live in the Santa Ynez Valley:

1. Value. It is less expensive than Santa Barbara and only 30 miles away. Nearly everyone lives in the Santa Ynez Valley by choice when many could live anywhere in the world. As a historical rule of thumb, prices tend to be about 20% less than Santa Barbara. This means it could be a more affordable option for those priced out of the Santa Barbara market yet still wanting to be close enough to commute to work, schools, arts and county activities. Single-family homes start around $800,000. Homes on an acre or more start around $1.3 million. 2. Lifestyle. It is the ranch and wine region of Santa Barbara. It’s the “Napa Valley” of Southern California. This means…

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Here is a list of 8 real estate hacks that everyone should know, whether you are a home buyer, home seller, or you have any interest in buying or selling a home in the future. These interesting alternate ways have been collected over a lifetime of experience in just about every major facet of real estate. They are ageless and all-inclusive.


When buying, buy right or not at all!
Owning a own home can be very expensive so you must be very careful how you buy it, what your intentions are, and what your contingency plans will be if you have to sell.

When selling, your list price can never be too low
Your list price can never be too low, in fact, the lower you list, the more likely you’re going to originate what’s called a multiple offer…

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