Although no one has a crystal ball that can foretell the future of real estate sales here are some educated guesses that might aid you to help you gather some insights into this market right now. With the country on the verge of re-opening things may be normalizing a little. Last year’s lack of inventory is improving in Santa Barbara. And, not every new listing is flying off the shelf but the really nice properties still do not have a very long shelf life. If it’s priced right there are buyers. So, if you’re thinking of getting into this market here are some links that may prove helpful.

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Source: California Association of Realtors
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