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This is a stunning property! A 5,000-square-foot custom estate in Calabasas for the price of a raffle ticket is the ultimate “California Dream.”
Enter the 17th Annual Dream Big Raffle! Discover this 5,000 sq. ft. Calabasas estate featuring an infinity pool and canyon views, all while supporting Special Olympics Southern California.
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The “all-cash offer” has become a buzzword that hides two very different animals: the Private Individual/Investor and the iBuyer Corporation.
The “All-Cash” Illusion: Not All Green is Created Equal
In today’s market, a cash offer is still king, but the “king” has started wearing two different crowns. As a homeowner or agent, As a homeowner or agent, if you don’t know who is behind the curtain, you might end up with less money and more headaches than you bargained for.
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Half of Homes Sold in 20 Days!
Another week, another strong showing for the Southern Santa Barbara real estate market! Research reveals a familiar trend: half of the homes sold this week went under contract in 20 days or less.
While the average days on market this week was 41 days, this figure tells a nuanced story. A significant portion of homes are selling incredibly quickly, with some even receiving multiple offers. These are typically properties that are meticulously prepared and priced strategically.
However, the other half of the market is experiencing longer selling times. This indicates that while there are active buyers, they are also patient and discerning, willing to wait for the right home that meets their specific criteria and value expectations.
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average 30‑year fixed rate recently hit 5.99%, matching its lowest point in more than two years. This shift is already stirring movement among buyers and refinancers nationwide, and California’s market — long shaped by affordability pressures and rate sensitivity — is poised to feel the effects quickly.
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Will Mortgage Rates finally drop enough for prospective buyers in 2026?
If you’ve been waiting to buy a home, you aren’t alone. A new study from Clever Real Estate shows that almost every single person planning to buy a home this year is waiting for one specific thing: lower mortgage rates.
The Magic Number is 6%.
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January Home Sales Plummet Over 8% – What This Might Means for the Market
January saw a significant 8.4% drop in previously owned home sales, despite record-high January prices. Get the key insights here.
Recent reports from NBC indicate a notable downturn in the housing market, with sales of previously owned homes experiencing a sharper-than-expected decline in January. This slump has caught the attention of real estate experts and potential homebuyers alike.
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The data is in for January 2026, and the Southern Santa Barbara County real estate market is entering a new era of “sustainable growth”. While the post-pandemic years were defined by extreme price spikes and frantic bidding wars, the current landscape reflects a return to market fundamentals.
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The legendary Rincon Classic is back for 2026, bringing together the best local talent and surf culture at one of California’s most iconic breaks. Presented by Channel Islands Surfboards and Merrick Lager, this annual celebration of wave‑riding excellence runs from January 17 to February 22, with flexible scheduling to ensure Rincon Point delivers its signature perfection.
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For decades, State Street has been the rhythmic pulse of Santa Barbara—a historic boulevard connecting the mountains to the sea. However, the recent shift toward “parklets” and pedestrian-only zones has sparked a heated debate about the future of our downtown. Below is a letter from Ed Fuller, a concerned community member who argues that the current path of urban planning may be doing more harm than good to our city’s legacy and economic health.
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