Turning the Key on Mortgage Rates
When the Feds lower the federal funds rate, lenders can finance home loans more cheaply. As a result, they can...
The Complicated Psychology of Buying and Selling a House
For the Real Estate Curious The Complicated Psychology of Buying and Selling a House Home Sales and Taxes – What...
Income Growth, Mortgage Rates Propel Homebuyer Optimisim
Here’s a look at recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious. “Miramar Beach” by local Santa...
Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam
The Wall Street Journal reported this Wednesday (June 1, 2016) that Home Prices are back to near record highs across...
The Marc
Luxury Living on Upper State Street in Santa Barbara. Pre-leasing in July for September move-in. Currently under construction at 3885...
Santa Barbara Habitat for Humanity
Habitat of Southern Santa Barbara is proud to build strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter to southern Santa Barbara. The fourth development located at 4949 Sawyer Avenue in Carpinteria consist of three three bedroom townhomes available for purchase by qualified low income families. The future Habitat homeowners will pay a zero interest mortgage designed to fit with 35% of the family’s total income.
Buy or Rent in Santa Barbara?
Coral Casino aerial photo by Mark Sanchez 2016 from Facebook To buy or rent in Santa Barbara? If you’re just...
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.
Housing Market Forecast for 2016
Forecast for the 2016 Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Right now there does not appear to be any downside to...
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.
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