Making Waves in Santa Barbara Real Estate

Jun 13, 2025

Santa Barbara’s real estate market is as dynamic as its breathtaking coastline, and staying informed is key. That’s why Feedspot’s annual ranking of the top Real Estate Blogs in Santa Barbara is a must-read for industry professionals, homebuyers, and Sellers.

This year, I’m honored to share that The Santa Barbara Real Estate Blog—also known as The Real Estate Scene—has once again secured a spot among the best, recognized for its insightful analysis, engaging storytelling, and commitment to keeping readers informed.

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First Quarter 2025 Statistics

Apr 12, 2025

Santa Barbara’s real estate market in early 2025 has shown resilience, but signs of softening are emerging.

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How Tariffs Will Impact Real Estate

Apr 11, 2025

President Trump’s new tariffs are expected to significantly affect the real estate market. Here’s a breakdown of the potential effects:

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“Live” Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistics

Mar 19, 2025

The southern Santa Barbara’s real estate market offers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic interplay of zip codes, neighborhoods, and trends that shape this coastal gem. Backed by insightful data from Altos Research, this blog post dives into the nuanced details of housing market performance in the region, exploring patterns that define both its charm and investment potential.

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Southern Santa Barbara Real Estate Insights

Feb 25, 2025

In 2024 the southern Santa Barbara real estate market saw a 16% increase in inventory. The number of new listings for the southern Santa Barbara real estate market in 2024 was 1,169, up from 1,009 in 2023. With nearly 100 homes listed each month, on average, 70 homes sold each month with the strongest sales in the summer.

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Lights, Camera, Santa Barbara Film Festival!

Feb 7, 2025

The 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet Tuesday, February 4th – Saturday, February 15th, 2025

For four incredible decades, SBIFF has been a premier destination for cinephiles, bringing together the best in independent and international cinema. Ranked among the Top 10 Film Festivals in the U.S., SBIFF transforms the stunning seaside city of Santa Barbara, California into a cinematic paradise—just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles!
11 Days
200+ Films
Exclusive Tributes & Symposiums
100,000+ Attendees
Unforgettable Celebrity Moments

Beyond the films, SBIFF is an unparalleled opportunity to network with top-tier filmmakers, industry insiders, and award-season contenders. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a passionate movie buff, or just love being part of the Hollywood magic, this festival is the place to be.

Star-Studded Lineup for 2025
Get ready to see some of the biggest names in Hollywood! This year’s highly anticipated guests include:
Angelina Jolie (Maria)
Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
Zoe Saldana & Selena Gomez (Emilia Perez)
Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)
Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)
Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Ariana Grande (Wicked)
Adrien Brody & Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
Whether you’re here for Oscar-worthy performances, groundbreaking storytelling, or just the electric atmosphere, SBIFF 2025 promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Tickets & More Info: www.sbiff.org
See you in Santa Barbara!

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Santa Barbara Real Estate Insights

Feb 5, 2025

The Santa Barbara real estate market in 2025 is quite dynamic and continues to attract buyers with its stunning coastal views and desirable lifestyle. Here are some key insights,

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The Fire

Jan 19, 2025

Nearly a hundred thousand Los Angeles County residents are still under evacuation orders as of Monday, January 13, and with more than 10,000 homes, schools, or other structures completely destroyed by fires from Pacific Palisades to Altadena to Sylmar, many are seeking refuge just up the coast in Santa Barbara.

Personal accounts posted on social media show frantic families packing their cherished belongings into cars and looking for anywhere safe. As evacuation centers in Los Angeles began to rapidly fill up, some jumped on Highway 101 northbound to find shelter on the Central Coast.

By the weekend, Santa Barbara hotels were filling up with people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. On Saturday, Visit Santa Barbara announced a special lodging rate for evacuees at 25 different locations, with some offering 25-30 percent discounts or rooms for prices as low as $129 per night.

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Welcome Angelinos

Jan 15, 2025

To our friends and neighbors affected by the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara extends a warm and heartfelt welcome to you. We understand the challenges you’re facing and want you to know that you are not alone.

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Rent Control, Proposition 33, and Proposition 13

Dec 22, 2024

In this post we will address some of the pros and cons of Rent Control and how reforming Proposition 13 could help California’s current housing crisis. Proposition 33 aimed to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act which currently limits the scope of rent control in California. On November 5, 2024 Californian voters voted 60% to 40% against the passing of Proposition 33.

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