Santa Barbara Real Estate

Rent Control, Proposition 33, and Proposition 13

In this post we will address some of the pros and cons of Rent Control and how reforming Proposition 13…

2 weeks ago

Home Prices and Market Trends

Home prices in Santa Barbara continue to fluctuate, presenting a mixed picture for buyers and sellers. While the median listing…

4 months ago

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

Santa Barbara Real Estate Trends

The Santa Barbara real estate market trends for 2024 have been admirable. In the first half of the year, there…

4 months ago

Old Spanish Day’s 100th Anniversary

Santa Barbara’s rich heritage comes alive during the first week in August with the music, dance, and pageantry of Old…

5 months ago

Mid Year Update

Looking back at the last six months the south coast of Santa Barbara, spanning from Goleta to Carpinteria, we've not…

6 months ago

California Real Estate

In May 2024, California's housing market faced significant challenges due to the highest mortgage rates since late 2023. These elevated rates significantly dampened…

6 months ago

Are Home Prices Rising?

Are Home Prices Rising? The real estate market here in Santa Barbara continues to remain buoyant even with high interest…

7 months ago

Market Overview Locally and Nationally

May 20, 2024 – Mortgage rates moderated further last week before inching up in the past couple of days, as the latest…

8 months ago

How’s the Market? Don’t Wait!

Don't wait!  Mortgage Rates remain high and it is unlikely rates will drop this year. Real Estate experts are urging…

8 months ago