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My Report on Today’s Santa Ynez Valley Realtor’s Caravan: A Couple of Beauties
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on March 26th, 2013
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
SantaYnexUncorked.com is a leading real estate resource in the Santa Ynez Valley, addressing this market in a no holes barred, sometime amusing style. It is brought to you by Doris Banchik-Moxley, Broker Associate of Sotheby’s International Realty, Los Olivos. Doris is a veteran Santa Ynez Valley Realtor, specializing in custom home searches and strategic transactions for Buyers and Sellers of...Continue Reading.
Higher End Real Estate Activity Picking Up
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on March 8th, 2013
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
SantaYnezUncorked is a leading real estate resource in the Santa Ynez Valley, addressing this market in a no holes barred, sometime amusing style. It is brought to you by Doris Banchik-Moxley, Broker Associate of Sotheby’s International Realty, Los Olivos. Doris is a veteran Santa Ynez Valley Realtor, specializing in custom home searches and strategic transactions for Buyers and Sellers of...Continue Reading.
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Santa Ynez Valley Properties for Downsizers
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on March 1st, 2013
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Retirement Retreats
SantaYnezUncorked is brought to you by Doris Banchik-Moxley, Broker Associate of Sotheby’s International Realty, Los Olivos. Doris is a veteran Santa Ynez Valley Realtor, specializing in custom home searches and strategic transactions for Buyers and Sellers of Second Home, Pre-retirement and Retirement Properties in the Santa Ynez Valley. About Doris and Contact. Common Characteristics of Downsizers' Target Property In a post last...Continue Reading.
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Santa Ynez Valley Properties with Big Acreage Experience and None of the Work
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on October 31st, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
Rare Santa Ynez Valley Properties That Deliver the Best of Both Worlds For those of you who are well versed in Santa Ynez Valley real estate, you have undoubtedly seen, and perhaps, drooled over my listing at 2997 Buckboard Lane. This amazing one acre property was beautifully developed to enjoy its prime, panoramic view of the adjacent 68 acre vineyard and...Continue Reading.
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Want to Save Hugely on Santa Ynez Valley Property Taxes?: Think Big
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on October 19th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Retirement Retreats
Properties Under the Williamson Act (Ag Preserve) Enjoy Huge Property Tax Savings The Williamson Act (California Land Conservation Act), which was enacted in 1965, provides for substantially reduced property tax assessments to landowners who agree to keep their land in agriculture for at least 10 years. The purpose of the Act was to preserve agricultural land. Properties that meet the qualifications...Continue Reading.
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Seven Noteworthy Ranchettes and Personal Farms for Sale in the Santa Ynez Valley
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on October 5th, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
Santa Ynez Valley Ranchettes and Personal Farms While Santa Ynez Valley real estate agents might have slightly different criteria for ranchettes and personal farms, for me, these include properties of 3-8 acres with usable land. There are other important criteria that should be considered in looking at parcels for small ranch or farm purposes. Here are a few: 1. Source and cost...Continue Reading.
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The Alisal Ranch: A Great Place to Retire in The Santa Ynez Valley
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on July 23rd, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats
The Alisal Ranch: One of the Most Beautiful Places to Live in the Santa Ynez Valley When I am asked to name some of the most beautiful spots in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Alisal Ranch is always on my list. This 10,000 acre property is all about nature with thick stands of ancient oaks, abundant wildlife and an upfront seat...Continue Reading.
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Looking to Retire in the Santa Ynez Valley in the Next 3-5 Years?
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on July 16th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
Looking to Live Out Your Retirement Dream in the Santa Ynez Valley? You Are Not Alone The Santa Ynez Valley continues to be a desirable "next chapter" location for those of you looking to cut back on work commitments or trade in your suits for jeans in the next 3-5 years. Actually my husband and I did this in 1989, when...Continue Reading.
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Good Time to Buy Select Luxury Properties in the Santa Ynez Valley
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on June 28th, 2012
Categorized under: Buyer Advisory, Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
The Sale of the Santa Ynez Valley's Luxury Properties Appears to Be Coming Back, Albeit Slowly While the sales of affordable Santa Ynez Valley properties have been very strong for several months now, the luxury segment, which I define as $1,500,000 and above, has just begun to show signs of life. I was frankly shocked as I looked back at comparable...Continue Reading.
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Short Sale You Should See in Skyline Park
Published by: Doris BanchikPublished on June 9th, 2012
Categorized under: Properties, Retirement Retreats, Second/Vacation Homes
3109 Fairlea, Skyline Park, Santa Ynez Price Reduction. This .8+ acre property has been marketed as a short sale since the beginning of April, when it was priced at $1,150,000. Honestly, that price seemed off the mark to me, particularly when factoring in the risks of distressed properties. While I think that price was the most significant impediment to getting this...Continue Reading.
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