Are Open Houses Shrinking?

4 months ago

Are Open Houses Shrinking? If you’ve spent your recent weekends scanning the local papers, you may have noticed a distinct…

Mortgage Rates are Rising

4 months ago

The spring homebuying season is traditionally the busiest time of the year for real estate, but this year, a familiar…

Memorial Day, Remembering and Honoring

4 months ago

This weekend, as we look out over our beautiful community, we reflect on the immense cost of the freedoms we…

I Madonnari Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend!

5 months ago

Every Memorial Day weekend, our local slice of paradise does something incredible. The historic plaza at the Old Mission Santa…

Weekend Open Houses May 23rd & May 24th, 2026

5 months ago

Explore this weekend’s featured open houses across the South Coast. From coastal retreats to hillside estates, here is the current…

Market Trends

5 months ago

The Volume Surge: Total sales in April jumped 22% year-over-year. After a slow start to the year, transaction volume is…

Housing

5 months ago

We’ve all seen the headlines. The "1%," the billionaires, the exploding cost of living—and right there in the middle of…

Private Listings vs. Pocket Listings

5 months ago

There's been a massive shift in the industry. As of early 2026, Compass has become a true "megabrokerage," particularly after its 2026…

Santa Barbara Real Estate Trends April 2026

5 months ago

Spring has officially arrived in South Santa Barbara County, and the March data suggests a market that is shaking off…

How to Find a House or Spouse Online: 2026 Refresh

6 months ago

NOT FOR THE COMEDICALLY CHALLENGED (Substitute whatever gender makes this work for you, or not) BTW it's April 1st, 2026... Yesterday’s…