The Santa Barbara housing market is very competitive. Homes in Santa Barbara receive 4 offers on average and sell in around 31 days. The median sale price of a home in Santa Barbara was $1.5M last month, down 17.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Santa Barbara is $1.24K, up 5.3% since last year.
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Wildfires have burned nearly 10 million acres of forest and destroyed 39,000 homes in California over the last five years, providing a glimpse at just how dire the state’s climate crisis has become.
Yet at a time when it’s more vital than ever for homeowners to have adequate insurance coverage, many carriers have decided to no longer insure homes in certain parts of the state, while others have left the home insurance market altogether. As a result, many California residents are left with little to no options for homeowners insurance — particularly those with homes in areas most at risk of wildfire damage.
2017 and 2018 were two of the most destructive fire seasons with a combined claims payout of almost $300 billion.
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The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is taking over the historic Lobero Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara during its 150th anniversary!
The Festival will showcase films that include prominent filmmakers, talented up-and-comers, international legends & surfers from our local surf community!
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Santa Barbara has joined the prestigious ranks of Michelin Star dining destinations in the newly released MICHELIN Guide California. Sushi-Bar Montecito earned One MICHELIN Star, becoming the region’s first ever to receive the coveted accolade.
Santa Barbara offers a wide range of high-quality dining establishments that are celebrated for their culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, and innovative menus. The city is renowned for its farm-to-table cuisine, fresh seafood, and international flavors. Many of the top-rated restaurants in Santa Barbara showcase California’s local produce, organic ingredients, and sustainable dining practices.
The prestigious Michelin Guide for Santa Barbara and Montecito offers 16 highly recommended restaurants by Michelin which are included in this post.
Remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To be grateful that we are fortunate enough to be able to celebrate and honor their lives for their service. Thank you to my father who served in the Calvary in WWII, to my brother Chris who served in Viet Nam (Two tours, bronze star/ Navy Seal), and to all those that continue to serve.
Never forget.
The 37th annual Santa Barbara Street Painting Festival I Madonnari will be taking place from 10 am to 6 pm (free admission) on May 27th, May 28th, and May 29th in front of the steps of the Old Santa Barbara Mission!
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The Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara has been the crown jewel of the city with the most sought-after homes for decades. The houses are outstandingly large, and impressive. Sopping with character and intrigue. The embellished yards are groomed to perfection. And it’s quiet.
One can only dream of living in the Upper East. Driving through it is a pleasure in and of itself, gazing upon the glamorous houses, drowning in drool as you dream about what you would do with all that square footage.
The Santa Barbara Mission sits center stage amidst this audience of upscale homes, providing a performance fit for a standing ovation every time. With a rose garden and a picturesque backdrop of mountains and blue sky, the mission steals hearts daily. Established in the 1700s, the mission has been added onto and rebuilt three times. Now she stands in all her glory, increasing the property value of all of those around her.
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The CBS Sunday Morning show produces a “By Design” episode once a year. Last year Santa Barbara, California was prominently...
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