Buying a Home? You Don’t Need to Do It Alone

Last week, Discover Home Loans released an interesting survey which revealed how prepared home buyers are for the actual mortgage process. The survey reported that 94 percent of prospective buyers believe they are making a good investment decision if they buy a home. The survey also explained that 66 percent of buyers reach out to real estate agents to help determine whether buying a certain home would be a good investment. However, there is less certainty regarding the mortgage process.

Read the entire article and find out all those who are overwhelmed about the mortgage process. But remember there is help!

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New Listing! 263 Calle Esperanza Santa Barbara, California

Beautiful free standing three bedroom, three bath home,  with 4th bedroom option featuring 1,646 sf of living space. Many upgrades in this home, view balcony, gas fireplace, sliding doors to entertainment patio, and attached two car garage. Location is wonderful, easy access to shopping, entertainment, and freeway. Location, location, location. Offered at $850,000. View more photos!

NEW LISTING! 2936 Serena Rd. in Santa Barbara's Samarkand neighborhood

Set on a picturesque 7,405 square foot lot in the popular Santa Barbara neighborhood known as "Samarkand," this property, originally built in 1946, is the quintessential modern California Cottage. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home is located on one of the nicest streets in the area with a backdrop of the mountains and flowering pride-of-ownership gardens.Remodeled in 2005. Offered at $1,375,000

Village Properties Santa Barbara + Montecito = most closed real estate transactions

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The first six months of South Coast sales from the MLS is out and Village Properties is in the lead! Village not only has closed the most transactions but they also have the highest average sale price!