I started Bob's Best Buys in mid January 2009 to help buyers determine what is a good value in today's market. Since then 75% of the properties showcased in this ad have sold within the first two weeks they were placed on the market. Not all best buys MUST be Foreclosures or Short Sales because properly informed and motivated sellers are aware of these properties and will adjust their prices to be competitive.

Keep an eye on Bob's Best Buys to find a "value" for you - Bob

The current real estate market is challenging...prices have dropped...buyers and sellers are viewing homes that are in foreclosure or are being marketed as "short sales". However not ALL "best buys" fall into that category.

As a 25 year+ veteran real estate broker in Santa Barbara, I have experienced this type of market before. This market is not new and we will work through it.

The purpose of this service is to provide buyers with Santa Barbara´s most current weekly information on the "best buys" or better yet, "best values" using my experience of evaluating properties, thus saving buyers time and effort. Every week I preview 20-30 properties (homes, condos and residential income) and some of these will have the potential of becoming the weekly pick for "Bob´s Best Buys." These may also include properties that have been on the market for awhile but have had a recent price and/or condition adjustment.

Sellers, or soon to be sellers: There is no doubt properties are selling even in this market!

Buyers: Tremendous values together with low interest rates are available to you!

Each week I will provide a diversified, short list of currently marketed properties regardless of which company has the listing. Value is value no matter who is marketing it. If you see a property of interest to you, please call or email me, as I pride myself on responding quickly to any and all methods of communication.

I hope you find this service informative and I appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,
Bob Widing
Real Estate Broker

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Bob's Best Buys for August 7th to 14th, 2009

914 Cheltenham Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
TYPE: HOME/ESTATE
SIZE: 3BD/1.5BA
PRICE: $700,000

WHY IS IT A GOOD VALUE?
Charming describes this Mission Canyon home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with a fireplace and large windows for natural light. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths all on a large lot in a very pleasant setting.

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5013 Oak Ridge Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
TYPE: HOME/ESTATE
SIZE: 3BD/2.5BA
PRICE: $998,000

WHY IS IT A GOOD VALUE?
Located in desirable Sungate Ranch sits this spacious freestanding home. Originally the 'model unit', the open floorplan is accentuated by 2-story lofted ceilings in the living room and an abundance of natural light throughout. Fantastic amenities incl. 2 fireplaces, wet bar and large private balcony off the Master Suite. Complete with a beautifully landscaped, colorful back yard.

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1105 N Patterson Ave
Santa Barbara, CA
TYPE: HOME/ESTATE
SIZE: 3BD/2BA
PRICE: $1,845,000

WHY IS IT A GOOD VALUE?
5.4 acre Ranch; 3bd/2.5ba home built in 1988; relatively flat with AG water meter (current installation value is $338,000); zoned for horses; add a guest house; close to shops, restaurants, banks, movie theaters, the airport and 10 minutes to Santa Barbara; Mountain View school district. Enjoy the lifestyle of ranch living with the convenience of the amenities of being close to town.

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2708 Vernon Rd
Santa Barbara, CA
TYPE: HOME/ESTATE
SIZE: 2BD/1BA
PRICE: $595,000

WHY IS IT A GOOD VALUE?
2 BD (1 BD+Den/Office+Fam. Rm.) Samarkand creek side cottage. Enjoy Mission creek from your own secluded deck & private backyard. Super clean & well maintained. Lrg living room w/open beam ceiling, galley kitchen w/tiled counter tops & adjacent dining area. Spacious family Rm w/lrg windows, Fr. door, wood burning FP, & access to backyard deck. Large master bdrm w/access to patio & yard.

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968 Via Los Padres
Santa Barbara, CA
TYPE: HOME/ESTATE
SIZE: 5BD/4BA
PRICE: $2,950,000

WHY IS IT A GOOD VALUE?
One of Park Highlands Best homes and location. Set on approximately .8 acres with ocean and mountain views. 5 bedrooms, 6 bath home has it all. Formal living room and dining room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast area, family room opens to koi pond. Very large pool, sport court, BBQ area, and an expansive lawn.

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