Neighborhood News

The Case for Opening State Street

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

22 hours ago

Year End Analysis, and 2026 Outlook

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

2 weeks ago

Santa Barbara’s Boroughs in Motion

In 2021, the Santa Barbara Independent publication heralded the "Boroughs of Santa Barbara," selecting seven neighborhoods. This is an update…

4 months ago

San Roque

Back in 2021, the San Roque neighborhood saw a spark of artistic revival with the relaunch of LOCCAS (La Cumbre…

5 months ago

Santa Barbara 4th of July Fireworks Video

Every July 4th, Americans gather to celebrate more than just fireworks and hot dogs—we honor the birth of a nation.…

7 months ago

Martin Luther King Jr.

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

1 year ago

The Fire

Nearly a hundred thousand Los Angeles County residents are still under evacuation orders as of Monday, January 13, and with…

1 year ago

Santa Barbara 4th of July Fireworks & Events

Have a great 4th of July! The video was shot from the Upper Riviera neighborhood here in Santa Barbara. If…

2 years ago

Storm Update and Interactive Maps

Santa Barbara has been pummeled recently with a storm meteorologists are calling an atmospheric river. There are more storms on…

2 years ago

Santa Barbara Film Festival 2024

The Santa Barbara Film Festival brings together the best of film in a picturesque coastal setting. The Festival began in…

2 years ago