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Today’s Santa Ynez Valley MLS Caravan

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 31st, 2012
Categorized under: Properties
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

We had four properties on SYV MLS caravan today, including two homes in Buellton, a 50 acre parcel of land along the SYV wine trail and a fabulous 10 acre trophy property, which is also ideal for a family compound. Here's the skinny. 455 Farmland Dr. and 485 Farmland Dr, Buellton are properties at opposite ends of the same street, both...Continue Reading.

Easy, Fun Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tasting: Meet Sara Henry, Wine Coach

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 30th, 2012
Categorized under: Wine & Food
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

Do You Find Wine Tasting Intimidating? If you are one of the many people who find wine tasting, wine menus and the wine culture intimidating, your fears will be allayed and your wine IQ increased in a fun class or private session with Sara Henry.  Sara  jumped into the world of wine in 2004 by opening a retail wine shop,...Continue Reading.

Early Advisory: Los Olivos REO Not Yet Listed

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 27th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory

I have been told that a .33 acre parcel at 2716 Stow Street, Los Olivos, will be coming to market as a bank-owned property (REO) shortly. The preliminary price indications were the $500,000 range. This property had sold in 2005 for $895,000 (click HERE for prior listing/sale information). Assuming that the price indication is accurate, this property could be listed...Continue Reading.

Today’s Caravan Part Two: Santa Ynez

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 24th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Retirement Retreats
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

There were two properties in Santa Ynez on our caravan today. 1288 Deer Trail Ln. This is a classic Santa Ynez ranch home, largely looking like original issue, although there appeared to be some rooms added on. The parcel is one acre gross and .8 acres net. Most of the useable land was to the side of the home and there...Continue Reading.

Today’s Caravan Part One: Los Olivos

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 24th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory
Santa Ynez Real Estate Uncorked

There were four properties on the Santa Ynez Valley MLS caravan today. This was a Valley East week, with two properties in Santa Ynez and two in Los Olivos. These properties were 1/3 to 1 acre and all were improved. Great Deals in Los Olivos 2339 Olivet Ave. This is a fine Los Olivos property in a quiet, peaceful spot on .55...Continue Reading.

Santa Ynez Uncorked is Back in Action

Published by: Doris Banchik
Published on January 24th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory

To My Faithful Followers: please excuse the lack of posts for the past month. I had the privilege of a grand cruise and am now back in the saddle. I wish all of you a very happy, healthy 2012.Continue Reading.