Real Estate Scams in Santa Barbara?
Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where fraud has become a fact of life. Scams in real estate...
Pearl Chase Society 2016 Tour
The Pearl Chase Society invites you to visit seven intriguing homes on tour Sunday, May 15th from 11 am to...
For Sale By Owner?
Studies have shown that the typical house sold by the homeowner sells for $210,000 while the typical house sold by an agent sells for $249,000. This doesn’t mean that an agent can get $39,000 more for your home as studies have shown that people are more likely to FSBO in markets with lower price points. However, it does show that selling on your own might not make sense.
The week’s most expensive new listings nationally are from California
There’s a heavy West Coast vibe to this week’s most expensive new listings on Realtor.com. The four priciest properties to hit the market all hail from California.This week’s highest-priced home has been on the market before, but the luxe Bel Air home returns with a modest price cut (now $48.5 million) and an adorable new video that highlights all that the home has to offer.
Buying in an Appreciating Real Estate Market
Sell first or buy later depends on your financial circumstances, what the current housing market is, and your tolerance for temporary displacement. The ideal in an appreciating market is to buy first and then sell your current home. In a depreciating market, it’s better to sell your home and then buy. Currently, in Santa Barbara, we are in a stable and gradually appreciating market.
The Airbnb Factor and Short Term Rentals
Monty Python’s John Cleese’s one time Montecito Home For Sale
Montecito Realtor Kirsten Wolfe enjoying the view! Listed with Sotheby’s International Realty this idyllic beachfront sanctuary in sought-after Fernald Cove...
Why Home Buying Is Like Dating …
There’s something desperately missing in your life. You decide to do something about it now, and so you sign up for one of a slew of websites that aim to help yearning hearts like yours find a match. You flip through profiles late at night, and certain phrases or well-lit photos make your heart skip a beat. And when you think you may have found “The One,” you figure it’s time to make an assessment in person. Dating? Or house hunting? It could be either.
The Truth About Open Houses
Some think that open houses are out of touch and old fashion. Today’s buyer has done their internet research and knows the home before he visits it. As many clicks as your home may generate online, no one is going to purchase a home they’ve never visited. Open houses are deeply rooted in real estate culture for a reason. Buyers need to see, feel, smell, and touch the home.
Improving Economy May Be A Boost To Real Estate
Even though the Dow Jones plunged 391 points on Friday Americans are increasingly optimistic about housing market conditions, encouraged by growing confidence in their personal financial outlook and the U.S. economy in general. That optimism was revealed in a recent survey by Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored mortgage firm, and it gives a boost to forecasts for real estate activity in the Bay Area and elsewhere in the months ahead.
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