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Real Estate Blog | Central Coast, CA
Lisa Bognuda Realtor operates under eXp Realty of CA, Inc.
specializing in listings, rightsizers and move-up buyers all along the California Central Coast
Why First-Time Buyers Are Disappearing and What It Means for 805 Sellers
First-time buyers just hit a record low of 21%. Here's what that shift means for homeowners thinking about selling in Santa Maria, Orcutt, Nipomo, and the Central Coast. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Downsizing & Lifestyle Moves Home Selling Strategy &Out of State Relocation
June 18, 2026•5 min read
Selling a Rental Property on the Central Coast? Here's How a 1031 Exchange Can Save You Thousands in Taxes
Selling a rental property in Santa Maria, Orcutt, or Nipomo? A 1031 exchange can defer thousands in capital gains taxes. Here's exactly how it works in California. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Central Coast Towns & Communities Home Selling Strategy Lompoc, CA &1031 Exchanges & Reverse 1031 Exchanges
June 13, 2026•7 min read
PCS Orders to Vandenberg? Here's What No One Tells Military Families About Buying in Lompoc
Military families with PCS orders to Vandenberg Space Force Base can buy in Lompoc CA with zero down using a VA loan. Here's what the process actually looks like. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Central Coast Towns & Communities Buyers First Time Home Buyers &Military Relocation
May 19, 2026•4 min read
Why So Many Californians Are Leaving LA and the Bay Area for the Central Coast?
Thinking about relocating to the Central Coast? Here's what your budget buys in Orcutt, Nipomo, Santa Maria, and Lompoc — and how the move actually works. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Central Coast Towns & Communities Home Selling Strategy &Buyers
May 18, 2026•7 min read
Should You Buy a Home on the Central Coast Now — or Wait for Rates to Drop?
Rates hit 6.36% in May 2026. Here's the real math on buying vs. waiting in Orcutt, Nipomo, and Santa Maria — and when holding off actually makes sense. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Central Coast Towns & Communities Downsizing & Lifestyle Moves Buyers &First Time Home Buyers
May 17, 2026•5 min read
Prop 19 Portability: How California Homeowners Can Move to the Central Coast and Keep Their Low Property Tax Base
Prop 19 lets California homeowners 55+ take their low tax base to a new home. Here's how it works on the Central Coast. ...more
Central Coast Towns & Communities | Local Real Estate Insights | Move805 ,Downsizing & Lifestyle Moves Home Selling Strategy &Sellers
May 13, 2026•6 min read
Lisa Bognuda Realtor | Exp Realty of CA.
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