Mark Lomas

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…

3 weeks ago

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival 2024

Santa Barbara is proud to be the first to bring this romantic Italian festival to the western hemisphere from our…

8 months ago

2024?

Will things change this year? There are signs that the real estate market will be improving. Mortgage rates have dropped…

12 months ago

Good News!

Good news! The Wall Street Journal reported that slowing inflation caused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to pivot away from…

1 year ago

What You Should Know About Interest Rates

In 1971, the interest rate for a mortgage was 7.33%. If you waited for interest rates to go down, you…

1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is the 402nd celebration of Thanksgiving. No national holiday is more unifying or has done more to birth a distinctive…

1 year ago

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Real Estate in the Metaverse?

The Metaverse is a creation by Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg. The Metaverse is an alternate digital universe where people can…

2 years ago

What’s UP with Mortgage Rates?

Mortgage rates continue to hover around seven percent, as the dynamics of a once-hot housing market have faded considerably. Unsure…

2 years ago