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Past Week’s Price Reductions in Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on December 15th, 2011
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties

Over the past week, there were four listings (of improved properties) with price reductions in the Santa Ynez Valley MLS. These are: 1. 1446 Edison Street, Santa Ynez, a 5-acre property reduced from $1,000,000 to $850,000. 2. 180 Rancho Alisal Dr, Solvang, a 1-acre Alisal Ranch property reduced from $584,500 to $477,000. 3. 645 Chalk Hill, Solvang, a 1/4 acre property reduced from...Continue Reading.

Verna’s Vineyard (Melville) For Sale..Beautiful Los Alamos Vineyard Estate with Exceptional Wine History

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on December 14th, 2011
Categorized under: Properties, Wine & Food
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

Cat Canyon 100 Acre Vineyard Estate New to the market, Verna's Vineyard, which is part of the renowned Melville Vineyards and Winery. This 100 acre vineyard estate is located off Cat Canyon in Los Alamos. It includes an expansive 5 bedroom Spanish style home overlooking  50 acres of producing vineyard.  Verna's Vineyard wines, including Rhones, Chardonney and Pinot Noir are highly...Continue Reading.

Today’s Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Caravan

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on December 13th, 2011
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

Well after two weeks of no properties on caravan, today's six  Santa Ynez Valley listings were most welcome. The collection ranged from a $399,000,  3/2 bath property on Camino Arroyo in Santa Ynez to a BIG VIEW 11 acre property on off Calzada, priced at $1,195,000. Here's the run down: My Picks: #1 Short Sale on 3 Beautiful Acres with Huge,...Continue Reading.

Residence Plus Income: Two Homes on Lovely Solvang Acre Estate

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on December 3rd, 2011
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

Thought some of my readers wanting either a Santa Ynez Valley home with income potential or a family compound with two residences, pool, artist studio on gated parcel might be interested in a new listing at 1885 Augustenborg, Solvang. The main home is over 31oo sq ft with many upgrades, and the second home ( a second legal residence) at about...Continue Reading.

The REal Black Friday: 25% or Greater Discounts in Santa Ynez Real Estate

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on December 2nd, 2011
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory

I got to thinking last Friday about the crowds jamming into stores to buy some deeply discounted toy, appliance or whatnot and what this says about the American state of mind when it comes to shopping. The one thing I know is that the perception of "a bargain" is essential to today's shopper, whether or not the bargain price is...Continue Reading.