How The Election Could Affect Real Estate

9 years ago

         When the presidential election is over, one thing is fairly certain: there will be some changes to interest rates,…

Mortgage Rates Lowest in 40 Years

9 years ago

Afternoon Contrast at Butterfly by local artist Chris Potter This year's mortgage rates are the lowest in more than 40…

Ten Designer Tips to Improve Your Home’s Value

9 years ago

  Make the room feel bigger than its square footage. Selecting and placing furniture that fits the scale of the room…

Sometimes Clients Say the Darndest Things

9 years ago

 A humorous, but true, article from InmanNews.com  Buyers and sellers have blindsided agents with comments involving boa constrictors, spiritual cleansing,…

Santa Barbara Artwalk

9 years ago

Celebrate the 28th Annual Santa Barbara Artwalk that begins with an artist reception on Friday, September 23rd, and continues on…

The White House and the Playboy Mansion

9 years ago

The Playboy Mansion recently sold for $100,000,000. One hundred million dollars!  Ten million more than Realtor.com valued the White House. …

The Walk Score

10 years ago

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that "stroll-friendly communities may be the latest housing draw, but in the luxury market…

Turning the Key on Mortgage Rates

10 years ago

When the Feds lower the federal funds rate, lenders can finance home loans more cheaply. As a result, they can…

Days on the Market Increasing

10 years ago

In regards to average days on the market increasing in the southern Santa Barbara real estate market, by most accounts,…

Fiesta! “Old Spanish Days” in Santa Barbara!

10 years ago

"Old Spanish Days" is Santa Barbara's largest celebration and one of the top regional festivals in the United States.  It…