Nestled between the oaks and sycamores of Mission Canyon sits the architectural masterpiece that has come to be known as the “Whale House.” Inspired by the fanciful creations of Antoni0 Gaudi, renowned architect Michael Carmichael let his imagination run wild. The result is this amazing home that offers an escape from the ordinary into a world of enchantment. The Whale House can be used as a 2-4 bedroom home with an office or as a retreat.
Habitat of Southern Santa Barbara is proud to build strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter to southern Santa Barbara. The fourth development located at 4949 Sawyer Avenue in Carpinteria consist of three three bedroom townhomes available for purchase by qualified low income families. The future Habitat homeowners will pay a zero interest mortgage designed to fit with 35% of the family's total income.
Great article by Nick Welsh : "Driving these numbers, among other factors is the increase in vacation rentals."
Open Houses Are Open Houses Shrinking? If you’ve spent your recent weekends scanning the local papers, you may have noticed a distinct trend: the list of open houses across Southern Santa Barbara County feels thinner. But are open houses actually dying out? The reality is a structural recalibration of our market. As we move through 2026, the Santa Barbara real estate scene is shifting from a high-speed, "frenzy" environment to one that is selective and steady. Click Read More below for the whole post.
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