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Rates May Rise September 16. Here's What Buying a Home in the 805 Actually Looks Like Right Now

Lisa Bognuda Realtor

Published on: 11/09/2026

Buying a home in the 805, timed to the September 16 Fed rate decision. Leads with relief on the rate-fear question, proves with the Contractor's Eye Method (Stand 3). Post date: Thursday, 9/10. Updated September 2026

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Best Schools in Santa Maria and Orcutt: What Families Need to Know Before They Buy

Lisa Bognuda Realtor

Published on: 31/08/2026

Thinking Orcutt schools are automatically better? Here's how boundaries, lottery admissions, and ratings actually work in Santa Maria and Orcutt.

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Bay Area to Central Coast: What Rising Insurance and Rate Costs Actually Mean for Your Relocation Budget

Lisa Bognuda Realtor

Published on: 28/08/2026

Leaving the Bay Area for the Central Coast? Here's what insurance costs, rates, and property taxes actually mean for your relocation budget.

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Why Labor Day Weekend Is the Real Start of Fall Home-Buying Season on the Central Coast

Lisa Bognuda Realtor

Published on: 27/08/2026

Labor Day weekend is the real start of fall's serious buyer season on the Central Coast. Here's how to actually plan your next move.

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