Santa Barbara Real Estate

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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

11 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…

11 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…

12 months ago

Market Trends and Insights

The southern Santa Barbara real estate market remains vibrant with increased sales activity even as mortgage rates rise. Despite the…

1 year ago

Good Time to Buy?

Prospective homeowners are struggling with their desire to buy a home and whether or not now is the best time…

1 year ago