The Case for Opening State Street

12 hours ago
Mark Danforth Lomas

For decades, State Street has been the rhythmic pulse of Santa Barbara—a historic boulevard connecting the mountains to the sea.…

Rincon Classic Update

2 days ago

The legendary Rincon Classic is back for 2026, bringing together the best local talent and surf culture at one of…

Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026

1 week ago

The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is set to transform the "American Riviera" into a cinematic paradise from February 4 –…

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival Poster

1 week ago

The poster for the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), created by local artist Baret Boisson, centers on the powerful theme…

Year End Analysis, and 2026 Outlook

2 weeks ago

As we close the books on 2025, the South Santa Barbara County real estate market is sending clear signals: the…

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2 weeks ago

You may be wondering why a real estate blog would post something about Martin Luther King. Many people are not aware…

Montecito Real Estate: 2025 Year in Review

2 weeks ago

As the sun dipped behind the Santa Ynez Mountains and the scent of fireplaces mingled with ocean air, Montecito wrapped…

Rental Freeze

3 weeks ago

On January 13, 2026, the Santa Barbara City Council passed a temporary rent freeze in a narrow 4-3 vote. This…

2026 California Real Estate Forecast

4 weeks ago

After years of stagnant inventory due to high interest rates, 2026 may be the "healing year. With mortgage rates projected…

Landmark Real Estate

1 month ago

Los Angeles has always worn its history in plain sight—sometimes perched on a hill above Sunset, sometimes tucked behind hedges…