Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Santa Barbara and Santa Maria have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Santa Barbara News Press - Santa Barbara's most well read paper. You may need to buy a subscription to read this paper online. | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
Transfer Your Tax Base - See if you qualify to transfer your tax base to a replacement property.
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| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Newspaper | |
| Central Coast News - News for the entire Central Coast, specifically targeting Santa Maria and Orcutt. | |
| Lompoc Record - This is the free online version of the Lompoc newspaper. | |
| Santa Ynez Valley News - Local news for the Santa Ynez Valley. This is a free online paper. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Santa Barbara Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
