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How to Spend 48 Hours in Santa Barbara

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Fall’s grape harvest is the perfect excuse for a weekend away as industry locals share the new (and old) hot spots to hit.

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Pricing low can pay off for sellers

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Home sellers dream of receiving more than one offer and a sale price that’s higher than the list price. With inventories low in many communities across the country, multiple offers are more common than they’ve been in years.

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Making your Real Estate dreams come true.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

“I’m not sure there is a better real-estate agent than Jon Mahoney. He has handled my transactions with extreme professionalism and was always looking out for my best interest, every step of the way.

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U.S. Top Spot for Foreign Buyers

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Despite tightened credit for many domestic buyers, the United States is still a top spot for foreign purchases. The National Association of Realtors reports that “international purchases surged by $16 billion this year, one of the highest increases in recent … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Those Who Have Decided to Buy

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Wanting to buy a home and deciding to buy a home are two different things. The first is a desire or a dream. The second is commitment to achieve the goal. Do you want to buy, or have you decided … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Outlook: Home Inspections

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

What does your home inspection cover? And who is liable if a problem develops down the road? We’ll answer these questions in today’s outlook.

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Choosing to Sell

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Today’s market presents a difficult mix of conditions for many sellers. The housing market dipped in recent years in response to recession conditions and continues to struggle.

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Market Report and Stats for Downtown Santa Barbara, 93101.

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Are you looking to buy a property in the Historic Downtown 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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Another Week Of Record-Breaking Lows For Fixed-Rate Mortgages

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, the average fixed mortgage rate continues to find new all-time record lows amid easing bond yields following June’s lackluster employment report. Both the average 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgage hit … Continue reading →

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Hot Home Trends: What You Will And Won’t See In New & Existing Homes

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jon Mahoney

Even in difficult economic markets, homebuilders are still striving to deliver amenities that offer comfort, style, and functionality. But which amenities are popular these days has changed.

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