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PANORAMIC HILLTOP VIEWS

A SUPPLEMENT OF LEE CENTRAL COAST NEWSPAPERS

Take a virtual tour of Falcon Heights and see what hilltop living looks like.

372 Falcon Crest Drive | Vandenberg Village For more information on the homes of Falcon Heights by Williams Homes, turn to page 3.

How to prepare your home for prospective buyers.................................................................................Page 2 Inexpensive ways to boost a home’s curb appeal ....................................................................................Page 6 Factors to consider before renting out your home..................................................................................Page 8

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How to prepare your home for prospective buyers

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Selling a home can be exciting. Homeowners who made considerable financial commitments when buying their homes may be anxious when the time comes to get returns on their investments, but selling a hope need not be so nerve-racking.

Buyers’ tastes often dictate their interest in a home. For example, no matter how immaculate homeowners may keep their colonials, such homes won’t appeal much to buyers looking for a traditional Cape Cod cottage-style home. But while you might not be able to change your home’s architecture to appeal to the masses, there are steps you can take to make your home more appealing to buyers whose dream home more closely resembles your own.

Address curb appeal.

Curb appeal goes a long way

toward creating a lasting first impression, so homeowners can start by driving up to their homes and looking at them through the eyes of prospective buyers.

Address the landscape if it needs some TLC, and power wash siding if it’s appearing a little dirty. Examine your driveway for cracks and consider installing a new surface if the existing one is more of an eyesore than eye-catching. Finally, clear the yard of toys and tools before nailing the “For Sale” sign into the ground, as a cluttered yard will give buyers the impression that you did not prioritize keeping a clean and presentable home.

Clear out the clutter.

Some sellers stage their homes when putting them up for sale. But staging might not be an option for sellers who are still living in their homes and intend to

do so until they find buyers. If you can’t stage your home, then do your best to remove clutter, including extra pieces of furniture you might have accumulated over the years that can make rooms seem smaller.

Box up any books that no longer fit on bookshelves, and try to keep common areas like family rooms, hallways and kids’ playrooms as open and clean as possible so the rooms appear roomy and relaxing.

Let the light shine in. Dark homes are less appealing to prospective buyers, many of whom have no interest in living in caves that are void of natural sunlight. When showing your home, make sure all of the curtains are drawn and the blinds or shades are up. If trees or shrubs outside windows are blocking natural light from getting inside,

consider trimming them so your home appears sunnier and more inviting. Bright homes tend to feel more spacious, so fix any light fixtures that need fixing and even add small lamps in rooms that could use some extra light.

Tackle that to-do list.

It’s easy for a home’s residents to grow accustomed to certain minor problems, such as a doorknob that always sticks or a creaky kitchen cabinet door. But buyers might be turned off by too many of these minor problems and wonder if any larger and more expensive issues also went ignored. Before showing your home, address all those minor repairs on your to-do list.

Selling a home can be exciting, and homeowners can take steps to make sure their home sale is successful and lucrative as well.

THE VIEWTIFUL NEW ADDRESS

Phase 2 Now Selling!

A unique enclave of single-story homes with panoramic views.

Priced from the $600,000s

Tour Falcon Heights and see what hilltop living looks like. Elegant. Easygoing. Extraordinarily attainable.

With Phase 2 now selling, now is the time to buy. Get ready to sit back and enjoy your new view on life!

805.741.7302 TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR at WILLIAMSHOMES.com 372 Falcon Crest Drive | Vandenberg Village 93436 Take Hwy 1 to Constellation Road exit north, turn right on Burton Mesa Blvd, turn left on Country Club Road and follow the signs.

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• Oversized 20,000+ sq ft homesites surrounded by more than 5,000 acres of preserved natural reserve • Spacious open floorplan designs with dramatic great rooms and expansive bi-fold doors connecting you to your outdoor sanctuary • 2,779 to 3,494 sq ft interiors with 3 and 4 bedrooms • Relaxing 50 minute scenic commute to Santa Barbara • Great community atmosphere & preferred schools

Foxenwoods Beauty! Cul-de-sac location.

Remodeled 4 bedrooms, 3 baths (in home), 2635 sq ft, over 1/4 acre, 2 car attached garage, PLUS BONUS detached permitted garage, 572 sq ft, featuring 1/2 bath, extensive built-in storage, separate room for office or hobbies.

40 year roof now 16 years old! $589,000!

Wonderful Location! Single Story Townhome in Stonebridge, very close to hospital, all D L shopping, and Hwy 101 ! This home features SO 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage, 2 patios, and approximately 1081 sq ft. Low HOA fees, grounds always beautifully maintained, large swimming pool & lounging area. $223,000 DesirableSouthpointEstatesGatedCommunity!

Wonderful cul-de-sac home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, LD O plus spacious loft, approximately 1744 sq ft, and lot S is over 11,000 sq ft with plenty of room for children, pets, and entertainment. Attractive tile floors, newer carpeting, stainless steel appliances, newer garage door. Master offers walk-in closet, dual sinks, separate shower, lots of lights in this home. Delightful property! $365,000 G IN ND PE E L SA

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Plantation Shutters Throughout....Kitchen has Granite Counter Tops! $457,900.

1619 N. WESTERN AVE, SANTA MARIA - This 3bdrm, 2 bath home is located in the NW side of Santa Maria and is being sold as a as-is condition. Home is close to freeways, shopping, parks, and schools and would be great for a first time home buyer wanting to update to their own taste. $300,000

2662 Rubel Way- Super light & Bright Classics Home in Bradley Square.... Open Floor Plan with Cathedral Ceilings creating an Abundance of Natural Light. 3 Bedrooms with-2 Bedrooms Downstairs PLUS Extra Room DOWNSTAIRS (4th Bedroom, Dining Rm, Office or Den). High Quality Tiled Flooring with Neutral Tones and Decorative Touches Throughout. Spacious Master Bedroom with Sitting Area, Deluxe Master Bathroom w/ Garden Tub, Separate Shower & Walk-in Closet..Nice Backyard with New Garden Shed. Near Crossroads Shopping Center, Award Winning Rotary Centennial Park & Restaurants....$387,000

402 CAIN DR.- Walk to Old Town Orcutt, Southpoint Estates, gated community in Orcutt area. Great curb appeal, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a loft room, 1744 square feet, bambo wood flooring, interior newly painted, new carpet in bedrooms, can lighting in living room and family area off the kitchen, pleasant backyard. $369,900.

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1520 ASH AVE, SANTA MARIAMove in ready 3bdrm 2 bath home.Shows like new with open NE kitchen and large dining are, newer appliances, new carpet and freshly painted. Master bedroom has recessed lighting with updated master bath and French doors exiting to rear yard. Spacious yard offers a porch area and storage all set up for spa and relaxation with a covered patio. $299,999

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805.705.7497 4580 Coachman Way, Orcutt- Nice 3bedroom 2 1/2bath home approximately 1900 sq. ft. nestled in desirable Foxenwood area.

Featuring hardwood floors in sunken family room and dining area. Beautiful used brick fireplace in Family room. Tile in entryway and kitchen all bedrooms are carpeted. Has indoor laundry for convenient access. Yard beautifully landscaped front and back. Backyard has park like setting with brick walkways also that outside barbeque pit for those family and friends get togethers. Foxenwoods is a very desirable place to live and very kid friendly. This house shows pride of ownership and a must see. $449,900 519 W Taylor St #51- Mobile home in a great location appears to have LD an oversized corner lot featuring fruit O S trees with lots of possibilities. The avid gardener would have a ball working with the additional lot on side of mobile. This mobile boasts a sunroom for that extra guest. Gets too hot this unit has air conditioning. $39,900

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Inexpensive ways to boost a home’s curb appeal

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‌Curb appeal can go a long way toward making a home more attractive to its inhabitants as well as prospective buyers once the house is put on the market. Improving curb appeal is a goal for many homeowners, and while many projects aimed at making homes more aesthetically appealing can be costly, there are ways for cost-conscious homeowners to improve their properties without breaking the bank. ‌Put your green thumb to use. A wellmaintained landscape can dramatically improve a home’s curb appeal. Pay attention to the plants, shrubs and trees throughout your property, watering them during periods of little rainfall and trimming them when necessary so your lawn does not look like an overgrown, neglected suburban jungle. Professional landscaping services can help you maintain your property, but even if your budget does not allow for such an expense, you can still make sure your landscape adds to your home’s appeal by keeping a watchful eye on the property and addressing any issues

Maintaining plant life on a property won’t cost homeowners a lot of money, but such an effort can add substantial curb appeal to a home.

that arise. Maintain your lawn through the colder months of the year as well, making sure no one walks on the grass when frost has settled, as doing so can produce dead spots throughout the lawn. ‌Redo your front door.

While their eyes may initially be drawn to a wellmanicured lawn, prospective buyers will eventually

find their way to the front door. If your door is especially old, consider replacing it. If your budget does not allow for such an expense, you can still give your home’s front entrance an entirely new look by installing some inexpensive molding around the door before giving the door a fresh coat of paint. Molding

around the front door can make an entrance more impressive, while a new coat of paint can make a home feel warmer and more vibrant. ‌Plant flowers.

Another inexpensive way to make a home more appealing is to plant some colorful flowers around the property. Line walkways with flowers native

to your region, as such plants will last longer than exotic alternatives that may not be capable of adapting to the local climate. In addition to lining walkways, hang window boxes filled with colorful flowers or plants outside naked windows. Doing so can make windows seem larger and add some color to your home’s exterior.

Another creative way to make use of colorful flowers is to place a few planters at the foot of your driveway and painting the numbers of your address on the planters.

This can be both effortless and inexpensive, but it can instantly make a home more inviting to prospective buyers. ‌Spotlight certain parts of your property.

Many homeowners focus on improving the curb appeal of their property during the daytime hours, but you can take steps to make a home more appealing at night as well.

Solar spotlights placed around trees and other attractive features in your yard can shed light on those areas of your property you’re most proud of, even after the sun has gone down. Solar spotlights won’t add to your energy bill, as they are powered by the sun, and they can make certain accents on your property stand out at night.

Improving curb appeal may sound like a significant undertaking, but there are many ways budget-conscious homeowners can make their home’s exterior more appealing without going broke.

Weekend renovation projects ‌Some home renovation projects require the expertise of professionals, but there also are many ways for homeowners to improve their homes without hiring a pro or spending too much money. The following are a handful of DIY renovation projects homeowners can tackle in a typical weekend. ‌Closet conversion: Ample closet space is a big plus for home buyers, but upon moving into a new home, many homeowners

may find they don’t need as much closet space as they initially thought.

Guest room walk-in closets, in particular, may prove to be underutilized resources. Such closets often come with built-in shelving, and therefore, they make ideal spaces to convert to mini home offices or study areas for kids. Installing an extra shelf to serve as a desk area for remote working or homework stations won’t take up much of a Saturday or Sunday afternoon,

and before you know it, you will have a fully functioning workspace. ‌Accent wall: Accent walls can liven up a room by breaking the color pattern of the walls in the room. Accent walls also can be used to divert attention on a particular design element in a room, such as a painting or an elaborate wall furnishing.

Painting an accent wall won’t take very long, but such a project can give a room an entirely new look and feel.

‌Driveway: If weather permits, repaving an asphalt driveway can be an ideal weekend project, especially if an existing driveway has endured its fair share of wear and tear. Many driveways can be paved anew in a single day, but larger driveways or those that have endured an extraordinary amount of wear and tear may take a couple of days. ‌Storage and shelving: Much like some homes come with an abundance of storage areas, others

fall short of homeowners’ or apartment dwellers’ needs. If your home or apartment falls into the latter category, adding some shelving or finding some new furniture that can serve double duty as storage areas is a weekend project that can help clear up some space. Purchase some wood shelving from a local furniture retailer to mimic the look of traditional built-ins or replace existing singleuse furniture with newer items capable of serving

multiple functions, including storage. ‌Art: If the rooms and hallways in your home are bare or in need of new looks but your budget is tight, try your hand at spicing things up by creating some of your own paintings. Parents can encourage kids to create their own colorful masterpieces. Frame the finished works and hang them on the wall and enjoy your inexpensive and homemade “art gallery.”

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Sold RARE FOXENWOOD GEM 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath with Bonus Room/ office/optional 4th bedroom. This single story beauty features formal living area, dining room, large granite breakfast bar, newer stainless steelappliances,&spaciousmasterwith3closetsoncornerlot. AnRV lover or mechanics dream comes true with a fantastic 800 sq ft shop with 14 ft roll up door large enough to house a 40 motor home! Too much to list. $589,900.Contact Brenda Hauenstein at 805-310-1283

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HUNTERS RETREAT! 120 acres of land in the middle of National Forest. Property has three springs. 4,000 gal. water storage, 12x20 unpermitted cabin, solar power. Owner may carry! $350,000. Call Clifford Rhea 260-4154.

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CUTE & COZY IN SANTA MARIA! 3 bedroom, 1 bath well maintain situated on large corner lot. Features newer windows & roof, fresh exterior paint, one year old carpet,large backyard with room to expand or build shop.

Possible RV parking on south side of home with lots of street parking.Contact SteveWisz for info 720-0604.

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT IN NIPOMO! 2 commercial buildings with ample parking. Approx 2,016 sq ft has 2 showrooms, office, storage & restroom. Approx 2,300 sq ft has 3 showrooms, storage, restroom & garage. Great location & exposure! $399,000 Call Clifford Rhea, 260-4154 or Era Polly, 878-2490.

HOME SWEET HOME IN ORCUTT! Very nice & well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath, approx 1600 sq ft home features nice fireplace in living room, newer kitchen appliances, attractive tile counters in kitchen and baths, wood laminate flooring, nice covered patio and room for RV. $389,900. Call Louie Real 478-9328.

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A PIECE OF NIPOMO HISTORY! Building is approx 2,425 sq ft, lot size is approx 12,000 sq ft, nice corner location with excellent exposure! $325,000 For additional information Call Clifford Rhea, 260-4154 or Era Polly , 878-2490.

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Factors to consider before renting out your home Renting out a home is a great way for homeowners to earn some extra income. Some homeowners rent their homes in an attempt to wait out a sagging housing market, while others see renting their homes as a long-term commitment to their financial futures.

Being a landlord has its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision to rent out a home is one that homeowners should not take lightly.

The following are a handful of factors homeowners should consider as they try to decide if renting out their homes is the right move for them.

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Being a landlord is a 24/7/365 commitment, as tenants will expect their landlords to be on call at all times. Tenants will call their landlords should plumbing fixtures suddenly burst in the middle of the night, and landlords must be available to answer such calls no

matter how inconvenient they become. If you are not willing or able to devote the time necessary to tend to tenant needs, then being a landlord may not be for you.

Maintenance

Whereas homeowners may be able to delay making certain repairs in the homes where they lay their heads, such a luxury is not afforded when they are renting out their other properties. Repairs and maintenance of rental properties cannot be put on the back burner while you save money to fix them. In addition, if even minor repairs typically pose a problem for you, you may soon discover that hiring a handyman or discounting rent for live-in supers is cutting into your profits or making it difficult to pay bills. Before deciding to rent out your home, determine the potential costs of maintaining a second property and use that information

to decide if renting the property is a sound financial investment or one that might put you in the red.

Tenants

Many people who have rented have a horror story or two about an absentee or indifferent landlord, but landlords also have their own such stories about nightmare tenants. When mulling whether or not to rent out your home, consider who your prospective tenants will be and if your community will supply the steady stream of renters you will need to pay your mortgage and bills without jeopardizing your finances.

The last things first-time or even experienced landlords want are tenants who cannot pay their rent and/or those who are disrespectful of their neighbors and their landlords, so it’s best to give ample consideration to your potential pool of renters before deciding to rent out your home.

Help

Many landlords work with local real estate agencies or property management firms who will do much of the legwork with regard to finding tenants and maintaining properties. Research the cost of such help to determine if you can afford it and still make renting your home financially viable.

Attorney fees are another cost prospective landlords must consider. Landlordtenant laws can be difficult to decipher for first-time landlords, so it helps to have an attorney who can help you decipher these laws and how they should govern your actions as a landlord.

But attorneys are not inexpensive, and they must be worked into your budget as well.

Renting a home is a great way to earn extra income, but homeowners must consider a host of factors before putting their homes up for rent.

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This recently updated and beautifully appointed 3 BR/2½ bath home comes with a 3-car (drive-through) garage. This great single story has everything! A cozy front porch and spacious backyard with conversation areas, too! Indoor laundry, remodeled baths, updated kitchen. Conveniently to schools & shopping!This home is move-in ready. $418,500

This single level home offers 2600 sf and is situated perfectly on a corner lot!Three nicely sized BRs along with a large FR, complete with tongue-and-groove open beam ceilings, a formal livinganddiningroom,too!Animpeccablekitchenhassolidsurfacecounters,agreatisland&a skylightoffersnaturallightalldaylong.Lotsofstoragethroughoutthishome. $400,000

Incredible 3 BR home with a downstairs owner’s suite,, also offers off two moree BRs upstairs, along with an open loft + an enclosed office with custom cabinetry! Granite slab counters, stainless appliances & beautiful flooring along with a hot tub, outdoor TV system and beautiful decking... Too many features to list! A must-see! $385,000

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