Real Estate News

How Do the New Commission Rules Work?

The recent changes to real estate commission rules, which took effect on August 17, 2024, significantly alter how commissions are…

4 months ago

Barbara Corcoran’s Real Estate Reveal for 2024

Barbara discusses the outlook for the real estate market and why she believes prices will 'go through the roof' if…

9 months ago

The National Association of Realtors Lawsuit

The NAR settled a lawsuit without acknowledging they or the membership had done anything wrong.  The lawyers, real estate disruptors,…

10 months ago

Optimism is on the rise…

Mortgage rates have fallen for nine consecutive weeks and are expected to drop further although many think it’s unlikely that…

12 months ago

Martin Luther King Jr.

You may be wondering why a real estate blog would post something about Martin Luther King. Many people are not aware…

12 months ago

Home Prices?

California home prices are holding steady as high interest rates test the housing market according to the California Association of…

1 year ago

ArchitecTour’s Design Showcase October 7, 2023

The American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara is proud to announce its 14th annual ArchitecTours. This year’s tour features projects…

1 year ago

Houseboat in Santa Barbara

It is here where the anchor drops. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece designed and rebuilt by a father (engineer) and son (carpenter)…

1 year ago

Market Trends August 2023

106 Homes sold in August 2023 down from 133 homes sold this time last year. Low inventory continues to drive…

1 year ago

Virtually Unchanged

Buyers and sellers' sentiments remained virtually unchanged in August 2023 as housing market participants waited for more signals on what…

1 year ago