How The Election Could Affect Real Estate

8 years ago

         When the presidential election is over, one thing is fairly certain: there will be some changes to interest rates,…

Mortgage Rates Lowest in 40 Years

9 years ago

Afternoon Contrast at Butterfly by local artist Chris Potter This year's mortgage rates are the lowest in more than 40…

Ten Designer Tips to Improve Your Home’s Value

9 years ago

  Make the room feel bigger than its square footage. Selecting and placing furniture that fits the scale of the room…

Sometimes Clients Say the Darndest Things

9 years ago

 A humorous, but true, article from InmanNews.com  Buyers and sellers have blindsided agents with comments involving boa constrictors, spiritual cleansing,…

Santa Barbara Artwalk

9 years ago

Celebrate the 28th Annual Santa Barbara Artwalk that begins with an artist reception on Friday, September 23rd, and continues on…

The White House and the Playboy Mansion

9 years ago

The Playboy Mansion recently sold for $100,000,000. One hundred million dollars!  Ten million more than Realtor.com valued the White House. …

The Walk Score

9 years ago

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that "stroll-friendly communities may be the latest housing draw, but in the luxury market…

Turning the Key on Mortgage Rates

9 years ago

When the Feds lower the federal funds rate, lenders can finance home loans more cheaply. As a result, they can…

Days on the Market Increasing

9 years ago

In regards to average days on the market increasing in the southern Santa Barbara real estate market, by most accounts,…

Fiesta! “Old Spanish Days” in Santa Barbara!

9 years ago

"Old Spanish Days" is Santa Barbara's largest celebration and one of the top regional festivals in the United States.  It…