An open secret to locals, Orcutt Burgers has some of the best food in Santa Maria and Orcutt. They regularly place as one of the favorite fast food restaurants in town. But don't let the name fool you -- it's not just burgers. The breakfast menu is outstanding with plenty to offer. Visit any weekend morning and you will see the place packed with locals enjoying flapjacks, super sized omelets and homemade salsa. That being said, the burgers are top notch, made to order, and will not disappoint. I would say that what stands out about Orcutt Burgers is the freshness of the food. For those of us who remember the good ole days when you went out to a restaurant and the food tasted as good or better than what you had at home, you will appreciate coming "home" to an establishment like Orcutt Bu... 09/29/2010

(December 1, 2009)  Lake Marie Estates is a secluded enclave of executive and luxury homes in Orcutt, California, located east of Highway 101, off the Clark Avenue exit. When exiting 101 on Clark, instead of heading west toward downtown and Old Town Orcutt, head east toward the vineyards and wineries. Lake Marie offers a truly rural setting that is just minutes away from shopping and other conveniences. For those who wish to commute to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lake Marie is about a 20 minute drive to the main gate. Due to the development's elevated position, homes in Lake Marie offer exceptional views of the Santa Maria Valley and residents claim they enjoy a microclimate that is even more pleaseant than the rest of the remarkably pleasant Central Coast. Homes in Lake Marie sit on qua... 02/06/2010

 Foxenwood Garden Villa Townhomes in Orcutt, CA (November 30, 2009) The upscale Foxenwood neighborhood is popular with buyers due to its location, which is directly adjacent to Old Orcutt, and its proximity to Vandenberg AFB (15 minute drive to the main gate). The location of the development is off the beaten path, yet close enough to enjoy the amenities of downtown Orcutt. And, the Foxenwood neighborhood is bordered by other prestige areas such as Lorraine Estates, Deerfield Estates, and the new "Old Mill" development. It is not unusual for home sellers in Foxenwood to throw in a complimentary membership to the Foxenwood Swim & Tennis Club with the purchase of their home. Asking prices for homes in Foxenwood currently range from about $400,000 to $700,000, with the median at around $50... 02/06/2010

  Private Park at Edgewood The Edgewood Homes in Orcutt are a delightful collection of one and two story homes just west of Bradley Road and north of Union Valley Parkway, adjacent to the Oak Knoll neighborhood and St. Joseph High School. These homes are located in the Orcutt school district and are a 20 minute drive to Vandenberg AFB. They were built in the mid to late 1980's and range in size from 1300 sq. ft. to 1800 sq. ft. The development includes a private park that is gated and for the use of residents only. Homeowners association dues are approximately $100 per quarter and ensure that the park and common areas are maintained. In the past six months, 4 homes were reported sold in the Edgewood development. Selling prices ranged from $275,000 to $305,000. The two most recent sales ... 02/05/2010

With resale home inventory much lower, and demand higher among buyers, sales have been brisk at Rice Ranch, a beautiful new home community in Orcutt, CA. With inventory in the low $400s, standard features like other builder's upgrades, $25,000 in Builder incentives for rate buy down and/or upgrades, buyers are appreciating the value here at Rice Ranch.  Broker coop 3% Visit our website, and make it a favorite:  http://www.riceranchcommunity.com/index.php Contact me, or Rhonda and Gianni, at Rice Ranch for more information. Pam Adkisson Rice Ranch and The Woodlands, California Central Coast     09/24/2009

  Village of Northpoint Condos The Village of Northpoint condominium community offers residents a tucked away feel in the heart of Orcutt. Located just off Foster Road and within walking distance of both Righetti and St. Joseph's High Schools, this development boasts a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. Mature trees line the blacktopped streets dotted by clusters of townhomes with blue tinted tile roofs. There are 3 and 4 bedroom plans, each with the bedrooms upstairs and the main living space and half bath downstairs. Units have a patio, and a balcony off the master suite. Monthly association dues range from about $220 - $250 per month.     Entrance to Village of Northpoint Looking at sales in the 3 month span from November 2008 - January 2009, there have been 4 sales in Northpoint, wi... 03/06/2009

"How can I help?" Those words are music to the ears of anyone who needs assistance.  But that is a phrase that we can each cultivate and learn to use in our everyday activities.  It helps us be aware of other's needs and not be so selfish. When my daughter whines, "Why can't I go there with my friends?"  I ask her to focus on GIVING not GETTING.  There is always someone that we can help, and they can become friends. When my son complains "Why do I always have to take out the trash?"  I remind him to have an attitude of gratitude.  Instead of being a victim, find ways you can GLADLY offer to help others. When I think to myself, "Gee, I hate this bad situation, I feel awful," God reminds me to focus on helping others who are less fortunate.  When I do, my problems always shrink in compari... 03/03/2009

Last month I asked my fellow ActiveRain colleagues if they knew of a source for online training for agents.  I only got a few responses.  When it's been here, right under my nose, the whole time!  The National Association of Realtors launched a webinar training program last year and their offering of courses is really awesome!  More classes scheduled to be added in the next few months, too. Do you want to: Get a GREEN designation?  Courses are offered! Become certified as an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), Resorts & Second Homes, or SRES?  Take the new e-Buyer exam? Find how to stage a home? Sell luxury homes? Commercial real estate? All these courses are offered, and MANY more!  Some as low as $29 each and range up to $259. Check out all the classes here: http://www.learninglibr... 02/17/2009

STEP 8: CLOSING ESCROW •   Make arrangements for services in your new neighborhood if you are moving to a new area:  bank accounts, school for the children, etc. •   Don't run out and buy new furniture!  It's easy to get excited, but buying items as credit can ruin your mortgage loan approval.  Remember, your lender is going to run your credit check again, right before closing, to ensure that your credit is still the same as when you were qualified.  (And remember, you'll need to save your cash for closing costs.) •   The escrow company will prepare an Estimated Settlement Statement or an Estimated Statement of Closing Costs.  Review these documents with your Realtor® to verify all the charges are correct, and to ensure that you are prepared to pay your costs before closing. •   Ask you... 02/08/2009

Most of executive and luxury homes in the Santa Maria area are in the unincorporated area of Orcutt which is located to the south of the city of Santa Maria. From the secluded affluence of Lake Marie Estates, the tony gated community of Elkhorn Estates, to a variety of high end horse properties, Orcutt has a lot to offer the executive and luxury home buyer. In Orcutt you can still obtain a rustic casual elegance or a satisfying surburban sophistication. With great test scores for their schools, a Farmer's Market every Tuesday, and the revitalization of downtown "Old Orcutt" as a walkable core with shops and restaurants, many would choose no other spot to live on the Central Coast. There are currently 186 active or contingent homes and condos in and around the Orcutt area. Approximately ... 01/06/2009

There are approximately 34 active or contingent condo listings in the Orcutt CA area, and the average list price centers around $220,000. This does not include HUD properties, which are not listed on the local MLS, or for sale by owner units. The most expensive Orcutt condo currently listed is a 2 bedroom 2 bath luxury townhome unit in Foxenwood Garden Villas which is selling for about $699,900. Contrast those prices with the nearby Santa Maria condo market which has about 52 active or contingent listings with an average price around $140,000, with the most expensive being a luxury townhouse in Somerset Gardens listed at $385,000. So, the prices in Orcutt tend to be higher than in Santa Maria.  Some Orcutt locations offer more of a rural or rustic feel than in the City of Santa Maria. O... 09/16/2008

On Labor Day, I visited the models at Rice Ranch in nearby Orcutt, California. Rice Ranch is a master planned community which will have new single family homes, high end condominiums, and a 26 acre sports complex and community park. The Orcutt California community will have over 300 acres of preserved open space. After viewing the master planned community, "Summerlin," in Las Vegas over the Labor Day weekend, I was sold on the concept of a master planned community and curious to see how Rice Ranch was turning out. I also read the recent article in the Santa Maria Sun regarding how sales were going well. Unfortunately, many new home developers are filing bankruptcy, and leaving those who have already purchased homes questioning when or how their developments will be completed, so it was ... 09/07/2008

 SALE PENDING  You MUST SEE INSIDE this Wonderful Home!274 Pabst Lane, Santa Maria/Orcutt, CA 93455NEW PRICE $589,900  BROCHUREVIRTUAL TOURPROPERTY DETAILS  Patti Emmerling, Broker800-689-2456 Licensed Real Estate BrokerCalifornia and TexasVISIT MY WEBSITE  This truly is a fantastic home in a private location. Feels like you are in the country, yet all the city amenities are nearby. Sellers are MOTIVATED; bring all offers. If you are not a member of the local MLS (Central Coast Regional Mulitple Listing Service) and would like to preview or show this home to your buyers, please give me a call anytime.  800-689-2456     12/29/2007