Gary Welterlen at Village Properties

05/22/2025

https://www.flexmls.com/share/CCfr3/419-Stanley-Drive-SANTA-BARBARA-CA-93105

Sold! Over asking !
Enjoy the character and comfort of a vintage home with all the amenities you’d expect of today’s Santa Barbara lifestyle. The Samarkand neighborhood offers a tranquil setting while still being just minutes away from local shopping, dining, and schools. This property provides the best of both worlds—charm and modernity—making it a perfect home in Santa Barbara.

Enjoy the character and comfort of a vintage home yet upgraded with the amenities you'd expect of today's Santa Barbara lifestyle. The Samarkand neighborhood offers a tranquil setting while still being just minutes away from local shopping, dining, and schools. This property provides the best of bot...

05/22/2025

https://www.flexmls.com/share/CCcLs/4655-Aragon-Drive-CARPINTERIA-CA-93013
Calling Carpinteria Home. NEW PRICE $1,695,000

NEW PRICE. Welcome to 4655 Aragon Drive, an elegant home in the heart of Carpinteria, offering the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and style.. Professionally designed landscaping adds curb appeal and promotes water conservation for the eco-conscious homeowner. Beautiful low-maintenance, d...

03/29/2022

An eight part series in the LA Times
1. How Much House Can You Afford
2. Mortgages are complex. We break down the basics
3.The best way to use real estate sites
4.Find and vibe with your real estate agent
5.Open houses are brutal
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-03-29/open-house-checklist-questions-to-ask-red-flags-not-to-miss
6.How to make a winning offer
7.Escrow can be tense
8.New home! The costs hidden behind your front door

Today Part 1. How Much House Can You Afford

Before starting your home buying search, experts say you should figure out much you can borrow — and whether a smaller mortgage would be wiser.

11/03/2021

It ain't as easy as it looks...

The company disclosed Tuesday that it lost about $304 million in the third quarter after purchasing homes at higher prices than it now expects to sell them.

09/13/2021

Still looking for that next home? According to Realtor.com; time to mark your calendar:
https://www.inman.com/2021/09/13/is-your-client-ready-to-buy-a-home-this-is-the-best-time-to-do-it/

The best time to purchase a home is the week of Oct. 3, according to realtor.com's latest real estate market report.

08/10/2021

Buying or selling; it can’t last forever…

On this webpage, you will find the most up-to-date analysis, research and insights of the challenges facing the housing industry.

07/28/2021

"Gary helped us sell our home in Santa Barbara. He was always available to answer questions and help us throughout the process. His attention to detail and commitment to us was always evident. He made us feel comfortable with an important transaction and lowered our stress. We are grateful he was our Realtor and recommend him whole-heartedly. Thanks Gary! "

Beverly and Chris A.

07/13/2021

I am member. It’s a great way to get started on buying a home.

07/02/2021

No longer, "What is the list price?" Rather, "What is the starting price?"

Right now, sellers have the upper hand, and their confidence is evident: 53% expect to get their asking price and 24% think they'll get above that.

05/12/2021

An excellent article about why things won't be changing anytime soon.... The differentiator is the quality of your agent to help you navigate the way in challenging time to home ownership.

Builders might create an average of 2 million homes annually and achieve a supply-demand balance in about six years. Here's why.