Strong Condo & Townhome Market

REALTORS’®  outlook for the next six months for townhomes and condominiums is generally strong across these states, District of Columbia, North Dakota, Colorado, Texas, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska.  These states have experienced strong job growth due to the oil/gas and information technology sectors.  Condominiums are frequently the entry point to homeownership for first-time homebuyers, more so with the growing interest for “walkable” and “smart” neighborhoods.

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#Goleta Living

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JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN GOLETA & NOLETA Address Sales Price Sq Ft Beds Baths 4591 Sierra Madre Drive $1,675,500 2,533 3 3 5556 Camino Cerralvo $1,262,000 2,456 5 3.5 1432 Camino Rio Verde $1,179,000 2,043 3 2 220 Sanderling Lane $939,823 3,113 4 3.5 589 Via Rueda $929,000 1,536 3 2 5848 Azalea Way $902,500 1,786 4 3 507 Carriage Hill Court $812,500 2,022 3 2 7355 Greensboro Street $797,500 1,725 4 2 461 Arundel Road $780,000 1,749 4 2 5949 Trudi Drive $765,000 1,745 3 2 715 San Fernando Drive $760,000 1,508 3 2 234 Magna Vista Street $742,000 1,620 3 2 365 Via El Cuadro $735,000 1,470 3 2 5073 San Simeon Drive $690,000 1,561 4 2 6220 Newcastle Ave $680,000 1,305 3 2 5096 Amberly Place $650,000 1,268 3 2 4400 Shadow Hills Circle, Unit L $650,000 1,677 2 2 242 Winchester Drive $625,000 1,152 3 2 94 Brandon Drive $612,500 1,146 3 2 22 San Mateo Avenue $595,000 1,125 3 1.5 301 Moreton Bay Lane, #6 $410,000 1,200 3 2
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#Carpinteria Living

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JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN CARPINTERIA Address Sales Price Sq Ft Baths Beds 3579 Padaro Ln $8,250,000 2,267 3 4 3555.5 Padaro Ln $6,500,000 2,082 3 2 7461 Shepard Mesa Rd $1,160,000 1,563 2 2 607 Walnut Ave $925,000 1,513 3 3 5489 Granada Way $740,000 1,550 2 3 5280 Ogan Rd $699,000 1,044 1 3 4854 Sawyer Ave Represented both Buyers & Sellers $590,000 1,570 2 2 4884 Sawyer Ave $570,000 1,530 2 2 4515 Carpinteria Ave, Unit E $552,000 1,460 2.5 2 1006 Palmetto Way, Unit C $484,500 1,344 1.5 3 5940 Via Real, #3 $330,000 840 1 2
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#Montecito Living

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JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN MONTECITO Address Sales Price Sq Ft Baths Beds 1735 Glen Oaks Rd $11,500,000 9,021 12 8 1284 Mesa Rd $8,400,000 8,332 9 6 645/675 Olive Rd $6,752,600 5,090 7 5 1684 San Leandro Ln $6,250,000 7,585 6 5 2475 Bella Vista Dr $6,200,000 3,771 3.5 3 680 Ashley Rd $5,630,000 3,685 7 6 1367 Plaza Pacifica $4,500,000 1,769 2.5 2 175 Olive Mill Rd $4,090,125 5,048 5.5 5 715 Ladera Ln $3,900,000 4,837 5 3 1385 Danielson Rd $2,800,000 - 4 3 87 Seaview Dr $1,550,000 1,769 2 2 905 Aleeda Ln $1,420,000 1,987 2 3 645 Circle Dr $773,400 1,400 2 2
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#HopeRanch Living

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JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN HOPE RANCH Address Sales Price Sq Ft Beds Baths 1332 Las Palamas Dr $5,900,000 5,693 5 4.5
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#SantaBarbara Living

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JANUARY SOLD PROPERTIES IN SANTA BARBARA Address Sales Price Sq Ft Beds Baths 1038 Cieneguitas Road $3,350,000 5,024 4 6 1054 Arbolado Road $3,195,000 3,377 4 6 1568 La Vista Del Oceano $2,295,000 2,809 3 4 825 Centinela Lane $2,425,000 3,142 5 3.5 1710 Mission Ridge Road $2,195,000 5,224 5 6 2135 Ridge Lane $2,000,000 2,859 5 4 1225 Diana Lane $1,600,000 1,903 4 3 121 De La Guerra Street, #11 Represented the Sellers $1,550,000 1,871 2 3 105 El Cielito Road $1,504,062.50 2,432 3 2.5 1282 Bel Air Drive $1,465,000 2,454 3 2.5 190 Cedar Lane $1,445,000 2,277 3 3 336 Pacific View $1,255,500 1,954 3 2 878 Paseo Ferrelo $1,250,000 1,128 2 1 601 Micheltorena Street, #100 $1,250,000 1,649 3 3 941 Media Road $1,215,000 1,222 3 1.5 2253 Las Canoas Road $1,100,000 2,350 3 3 20 Quinto Street $1,084,450 2,495 3 4 2625 Samarkand Drive $1,051,000 2,471 4 2 614 Alameda Padre Serra $1,050,500 2,238 4 2 616 Calle Del Oro $1,000,000 1,872 3 2 4513 Carriage Hill Drive $950,000 2,334 3 2 347 Salida Del Sol $921,375 1,643 4 2 270 Coleman Avenue $905,000 1,192 3 1.5 36 Barranca Avenue, #6 $905,000 1,188 2 2 9 Fellowship Circle $850,000 1,300 3 2 1343 Skyline Way $815,000 1,212 3 2 1410 Clearview Road $803,500 1,588 3 1 942 Crestwood Drive $790,000 2,022 3 2 676 Calabria Drive $775,000 1,685 3 2.5 1917 Robbins Street $695,000 949 2 1 557 La Cumbre Road $689,700 1,212 2 2 1240 Yanonali Street, Unit A $657,000 1,456 3 3 38 Pine Drive $625,000 984 2 2 18 Constance Avenue, #4 $610,000 1,554 3 2 1728 Sunset Avenue $585,000 986 2 1 4130 Foothill Road $560,000 1,622 3 2 505 Junipero Street $550,000 706 2 1 915 Cota Street $549,000 - 2 1 831 San Pascual Street $548,500 672 2 1 850 Highland Drive, #7 $542,500 1,083 2 1.5 56 La Cumbre Circle $532,500 1,092 2 2 448 Por La Mar Circle $525,000 700 1 1 2727 Miradero Drive, #11 $460,000 1,176 2 2 3558 Modoc Road, #39 $460,000 1,051 2 1 2727 Miradero Drive, #213 $455,000 1,063 2 2 1222 Carpinteria Street, Unit C $415,000 765 2 1 529 Santa Barbara Street $380,000 968 3 1
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Just Sold! 2437 Murrell Rd $1,235,000

2437 Murrel Rd, Santa Barbara CA 93109

We are pleased to represent a fantastic couple in the purchase of their dream home! Located on the Mesa in Santa Barbara, this thoroughly renovated 4 Bedroom/ 4 bathroom 2,704 sqft home features gorgeous dark hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and lush landscaping. Located near the Douglas Family Preserve and Hendry's Beach.

Sold for $1,235,000

Just Sold! 996 N San Marcos Rd $710,000

996 N San Marcos Rd Santa Barbara CA 93111

We are trilled to have represented such a wonderful family in the sale of their home and concurrent purchase of this gem of a fixer with tons of potential! 3 bedroom/2 bath home in a beautiful neighborhood features a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcases, incredible backyard with swimming pool and  attached 2 car garage.

Sold For $710,000

Just Sold! 1052 Cramer Rd $457,000

1052 Cramer Rd Carpinteria CA 93013

We are pleased to announce the sale of this beautiful Craftsman style Town Home tucked away in the classic beach town Carpinteria. Well appointed ground floor end-unit features 2-bedrooms & 2-bathrooms (en-suite master + guest bedroom), Granite counters, Travertine tile floors, Cherry wood floors, Cherry cabinetry, sit-at bar & Stainless Steel appliances. Attached 2-car garage.

Sold at $457,000

Modest Price In #CaliforniaGrowth

The map shows the median expected price change in the next 12 months by the state of REALTOR® respondents in the Sep – Nov 2014 surveys[2].  States with the most upbeat price expectations (orange) include the District of Columbia and several states in the West and South regions. Michigan, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island also have strong price growth expectations.