The Santa Barbara South County real estate market shows trends and recent sales data for the Santa Barbara & surrounding areas. According to the 28-Year Price Trend shown below, the average price range took a slight decline between 2015 and 2016, when we started to see a steady increase over the past 2 years. In the… more
Bringing the San Ysidro Oak Woodland Back- Better than Ever
For the past several months, Land Trust staff has been working closely with the Ennisbrook Home Owners Association in Montecito to strategize ways to clear mud and flood debris from the 44-acre San Ysidro Oak Woodland. This open space running along San Ysidro Creek, owned by the Ennisbrook HOA and conserved by the… more
Loving that Living Landscape
To-Dos: Your May Home Checklist
With Memorial Day coming up this month, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready for entertaining. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these 13 items off your to-do list so you can get to the good stuff: hanging out around the grill, kicking back… more
Interest Rates Affecting Buyers Ability and Bottom Line
As interest rates increase for home buyers, not only does the monthly payment go up, but also the amount of income needed qualify to purchase the home. Check out how interest rates affect buyers’ bottom lines: