As projected in our March 2014 report, South Santa Barbara County* saw a dramatic rise in real estate sales in April. Sales of homes and condos rose nearly 38% over last month due to a surge of new listings in March and April. Although the total number of sales was down slightly year-over-year (3%), April sales were… more
Real Estate Market Statistics for March 2014
Spring Buying Season is in full swing! March 2014 Real Estate Market Statistics for South Santa Barbara County* marked an uptick in both new listings and inventory… a slight relief for buyers who have found it difficult to find and ultimately “land” the home they’ve been seeking. As expected, the number of homes sold have… more
Santa Barbara Celebrates Earth Day!
In 1969, the devastating images of a massive oil spill from an oil platform off Santa Barbara’s coast galvanized California into action and caught the attention of the rest of the nation, including Senator Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, who visited Santa Barbara shortly after the spill. The resulting swell of concern gave rise… more
Americans Prefer Walkable Communities, Single Detached Homes
Choosing a community is one of the most important factors for consumers as they consider buying home. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Community Preference Survey, 60 percent of respondents favor a neighborhood with a mix of houses and stores and other businesses that are easy to walk to, rather than neighborhoods that require more… more
Santa Barbara Public Market to Open Mid-April 2014!
(Source: SB News-Press, March 30, 2014) By Steve Sinovic The Santa Barbara Public Market, part of the Alma del Pueblo development behind the Arlington Theatre, likely will open sometime in mid-April, according to a company spokeswoman and future vendors. “We’re shooting for mid-April, but it’s not a hard and fast date,” said Maureen Futtner, a… more