Santa Barbara Real Estate

The Compass Anywhere Merger

The residential real estate industry just witnessed a seismic event: the proposed combination of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate. This…

6 days ago

Sightings 2025

If 2025 were a high-society treasure hunt, the Montecito Journal’s “Sightings” column would be the map. Below is a playful…

2 weeks ago

South Santa Barbara Market Trends

As Q3 wraps and September’s stats roll in, South Santa Barbara County’s residential market tells a tale of recalibration. After…

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…

3 weeks ago

Navigating the Waters: Mortgage Rates and the Government Shutdown

The world of mortgage interest rates can feel like a constantly shifting landscape, and right now, there are a few…

1 month ago

Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Trends

Homes continue to sell close to list price; bidding wars are less frequent than in the boom years (2020-22), but…

2 months ago

Santa Barbara September 2025 Events

What's Happening?! Check out the scene here in Santa Barbara for September 2025 Click Read More below for more information!

2 months ago

San Roque

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

2 months ago

Powell Hints at Rate Cuts

What That Means For Santa Barbara Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech at Jackson Hole sent ripples through financial…

2 months ago

Montecito, California

Montecito continues to captivate homebuyers in 2025 with its blend of luxury, lifestyle, and location. In the Montecito Journal's Real Estate…

3 months ago