Monthly Archives: April 2011

See all the luxury estates, homes or condominiums in the Summerland area of Santa Barbara, 93067

Are you looking to buy a property in the Summerland area of Santa Barbara? Let us help you find everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent Real Estate professional in my community for … Continue reading

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What’s Causing the high volume of Short Sales in the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market ?

Today, the upside down Mortgages in California are due mostly to the risky, highly leveraged loans that were extensively used over the past 7 years to purchase homes with little or nothing down. Worse yet, many of these loans were … Continue reading

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Jon Mahoney, “The Super-Professional” Realtor!

During our 20+ years of buying and selling income properties, we’re very glad to have met Jon, through whom we purchased our second home in Santa Barbara.

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Top Ten Things to Know When Investing in Real Estate Notes in Your IRA

Many self-directed IRA clients, including me, invest in notes within their IRAs, mostly secured by real estate. In my years of experience as a hard money lender personally and as a third party administrator for selfdirected IRAs, I have seen … Continue reading

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Beautiful and Private La Cumbre area Property

Picturesque and private, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath San Roque Home is ideally located just blocks from Monte Vista School. The home is light and bright and has been exceptionally remodeled both indoors and out to include hand crafted alder … Continue reading

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See all the luxury estates available in the beautiful Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara, 93105

Are you looking to buy a property in the Beautiful Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara?

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If I do a Short Sale, how much will I have to pay to sell my home?

If I do a Short Sale, how much will I have to pay to sell my home? Nothing. It’s true, in most cases you will pay literally no sales costs if your lender approves the Short Sale. All commissions, title … Continue reading

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The Real Estate Agent you want working for you.

Jon is the agent you want working for you. He hustled for us like no other agent.

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See all the luxury estates, homes or condominiums in the Santa Barbara area of Montecito, 93108

Are you looking to buy a property in the Exclusive Montecito area of Santa Barbara? Let us help you find everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent Real Estate professional in my community … Continue reading

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Are you considering a Short Sale?

In today’s economic climate, many families are finding themselves in dire straights. The home that was once a blessing has now become a financial burden. In an attempt to avoid foreclosure, which can reap havoc on one’s credit for years … Continue reading

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