Your Dream Life Awaits: The 17th Annual Dream Big Raffle
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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All Cash Offers
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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Southern Santa Barbara Real Estate
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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Mortgage Interest Rates fall below 6%!
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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Interest Rates will change…
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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Home Sales Plummet Nationally NBC Reports
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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2026 The Real Estate Scene Santa Barbara
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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Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026
The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is set to transform the “American Riviera” into a cinematic paradise from February 4 – 14, 2026. Whether you’re a local cinephile or a traveler looking for red-carpet glamour, this guide covers everything you need to know about the 2026 lineup, honorees, and ticket info.
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival Poster
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