Doris Banchik
Broker Associate
direct: 805-588-3616
email: [email protected]
Sign Up For
New Listing Alerts
Property Search Varietals
Categories
Post Counts
- May 2013 (6)
- April 2013 (14)
- March 2013 (18)
- February 2013 (12)
- November 2012 (12)
- October 2012 (15)
- September 2012 (19)
- August 2012 (19)
- July 2012 (22)
- June 2012 (23)
- May 2012 (22)
- April 2012 (26)
- March 2012 (33)
- February 2012 (29)
- January 2012 (6)
- December 2011 (5)
- November 2011 (14)
- October 2011 (15)
- July 2011 (3)
Three New Santa Ynez Valley Properties for Sale: Definitely Worth a Look
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 30th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties
During the past week there have been three new listings in the Santa Ynez Valley MLS that I didn't want you to miss. There is a great foreclosed family compound/ranch/farm, a magnificent one acre estate and a very nice property in beloved Los Olivos. I did write about the third one yesterday in my Caravan Report, but will cover it...Continue Reading.
Today’s Santa Ynez Valley Realtor Caravan: Several Standouts
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 29th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties
Today's Santa Ynez Valley MLS caravan, included four standouts. These are breathtaking properties with beautiful homes and big views. Here they are: Standout Properties...Among the Best in the Santa Ynez Valley 3930 Indian Way, Santa Ynez Priced at $4,850,000. Prized location,. Designer Home. Many Amenities. This has long been one of my personal favorites, a spectacular 12 acre property fronting the BIG Santa Ynez...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Past Week’s Santa Ynez Valley Property Sales: Another Boom
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 27th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Sellers Advisory
Sale of residential properties in the Santa Ynez Valley boomed this past week, with 10 properties going into escrow and another 10 closing. 10 Properties Went Into Escrow Of the 10 properties, seven were distressed sales, including one foreclosure and six short sales. The latter included four homes in Valley Station, which I alerted you to in my May 1oth post on...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Five Sexy Properties For Sale in the Santa Ynez Valley
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 25th, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
I have been giving a lot of thought to what makes some properties more compelling than others. When I try to describe the features, like as BIG View, or great finish work, it doesn't really get me there. I have finally concluded that some properties just have more sex appeal than others, that is, they pull you in and make...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
What Makes the Santa Ynez Valley So Special?
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 24th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory
Fulfilling a Dream. I see it in the eyes of our visitors, the desire to be part of this community. Sometimes sheepishly, people walk into our Sotheby's International Realty office in Los Olivos, and want to know about our properties...what would it cost to be part of this community? The dream begins...one day I will live here. I see it in...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
This Week’s Santa Ynez Realtor Caravan: Four 20 Acre Properties
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 23rd, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
An Overview of 20 Acre Santa Ynez Valley Properties More often than not, the Santa Ynez Valley's 20 acre properties tend to be hilly with limited usability and great big views. Most of these are in one of five subdivisions: Woodstock Ranch, Rancho Ynecita, Oak Trail Ranch in the foothills; Walking M Ranches on Ballard Canyon and Jonata Springs Ranch in...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Five Important Considerations in Selecting a Retirement Property
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 22nd, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Retirement Retreats
Having worked with hundreds of clients who are planning for or are in retirement, I can say with certainty that there is a tremendous range of wants and needs among them. That being said, there are certain considerations that most of these clients have faced in deciding what, where and when to purchase property for their next chapter. In the...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
2012 Santa Ynez Property Sales Show Dramatically Better Listing Prices
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 21st, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Sellers Advisory
Comparing 2012 to 2011 Year-to-Date Santa Ynez Valley Residential Property Sales My analysis of year to date, meaning January 1-May 21, Santa Ynez Valley residential (non condo) property sales in 2012 vs. 2011, I came up with some surprising results. (See chart below). The most surprising finding was that we actually sold almost 8% fewer properties this year. I can say that...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Past Week’s Santa Ynez Real Estate Activity: A Mixed Picture
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 20th, 2012
Categorized under: Properties
This past week, sales of Santa Ynez Valley properties fell short of the past month, with only two improved properties going into escrow, and three new listings. Two properties closed, both above the $1.0 mil mark. The pipeline for closings looks quite good, with 7 contingent escrows moving to "pending status". This generally means that the significant contingencies have been...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Staying On Top of New Property Listings in the Santa Ynez Valley
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on May 16th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties
Property Search Varietals. First, I need to confess that I have taken a few days off to celebrate my birthday. For this reason, my blogging hasn't been at the usual fast and furious pace. My blogsite has been set up to keep you informed, with or without me. For those who have not looked in the left column on the...Continue Reading.
Published by Doris Banchik
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment
Leave A Comment