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Market Matters

barbara@hubhub.org — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Good Morning!

I am posting some great information links for you, so be sure and check them out.

http://www.car.org/media/pdf/Beyondtheheadlines_021909.pdf

Have a great week....

Barbara Reaume

New links

barbara@hubhub.org — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Recently I have been inundated with links to helpful sites for clients experiencing any difiiculties with their mortgage payments. Check them out.

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20090223_options.htm

Also one of them is an articly that is a little more upbeat re: the swing in real estate pricing.

http://rismedia.com/2009-02-19/commentary-house-prices-will-rise-greatly-over-the-next-few-years-buy-now

Helpful Sites

barbara@hubhub.org — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We recently have been inundated with great information on links to helpful sites if a homeowner is having trouble with their mortgage payments. Email me at barbara@barbarareaume.com and I would be glad to forward that information.

Sincerely,

Barbara Reaume GRI, SRES, CN

Foreclosures in Santa Barbara

barbara@hubhub.org — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hey Everyone,

One great way to find a home at a great price, is to check the local santa barbara foreclosure listings. I have setup a free download of foreclosure listings in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Carpinteria on my homepage http://www.barbarareaume.com

Simply look for the form that says 'Send Foreclosure Listings"

Barbara Reaume

805-453-9674

A NEW YEAR

barbara@hubhub.org — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It has been a terrific year at Coldwell Banker in Montecito. As I get older (and the older I get the faster I get older) I see the patterns in my 26 years of real estate. Remembering the eighties with “creative financing” and the nineties with the need to take notes for our commissions due to the shortage of cash, I now have come upon the 21st Century and here we are again! As they say, it seems nothing ever changes!

Montecito Tea Fire

barbara@barbarareaume.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Our hearts and our thoughts go out to all of those who lost their homes in the tragic Montecito tea fire. Here is a link for more information on the Tea Fire:

http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/oes0.aspx?id=2332

Fire Status 1,940 acres burned 100% contained 230 residences destroyed: 150 City of Santa Barbara, 80 County of Santa Barbara; 9 residences damaged Damage assessment is continuing 319 parcels currently remain under evacuation 756 firefighters and support person [...]

"Living" Through the Remodel

barbara@barbarareaume.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It’s a given that there will be discomforts, unanticipated emergencies, and numerous questions to be answered during even the smoothest remodeling project. To help keep your cool and survive until the dust settles, here’s Smart Consumer Service’s best advice:

Make a phase list of procedures. Have the contractor explain what work will be done so you'll know the time needed for what's involved.Plan adequate storage space. Make room for materials, tools, and equipment by clearing work area [...]

Success with Contactors

barbara@barbarareaume.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Success With Contractors

THE SEVEN ESSENTIALS

Here are seven essential tips to keep in mind while searching for and working with a home improvement contractor. They’ll help protect your consumer rights and keep your job running smoothly across the course of the project.

Welcome to MyBlog!

barbara@barbarareaume.com — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Greetings Everyone!

My website has now been fully revamped from my old site, thanks to my website guru's at www.smartchoicewebsolutions.com . I am going to post the articles that I had on my old site here for everyone to view. I hope you find these articles helpful. Call me anytime to chat ! 805.453.9674 - Barbara