Santa Barbara Real Estate

Market Update

Recently I spoke with the manager of one of the larger Real Estate Companies here in southern Santa Barbara and…

2 years ago

California Association of Realtors 2024 Forecast

The real estate market in Santa Barbara continues to remain buoyant even with high-interest rates. As the year progresses our…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

State Street Update

"Would Beverly Hills Close Rodeo Drive?" asks Sothebys International Realty's Diane Waterhouse. This post features a State Street Update from…

2 years 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)…

2 years ago

Want a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Would you like a 3% Mortgage Rate? An Assumable Loan might be something to consider. Assumable loans are loans where…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

Virtually Unchanged

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

2 years ago

Zillow’s 1% Down Loan Program Will Destroy the Housing Market, or not…

In the movie The Big Short there was a scene in which a stripper bought multiple investment condos. She was…

2 years ago

What’s Up with Mortgage Rates?

AUGUST 23, 2023 The current average interest rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.61%, rising 6 basis points…

2 years ago