Happy new year! January 31 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year … a worldwide celebration also known as “Spring Festival” — or the Lunar New Year that includes elaborate festivals, feasts, travel… lasting as long as 15 days. According to the Chinese Zodiac, we have now entered the Year of the Horse …… more
California Median Home Prices by County, from California Association of Realtors
2013 Real Estate Market Recap
2013… what a year it was in real estate! In fact, 2013 was truly a tale of two markets. We saw both a frenzy of buying, spurred in part by pent-up demand and a surge in buying from investors, followed by a sudden tapering of demand and a much more moderate tempo in buying patterns…. more
Get out into nature! Special sightings in Protected Lands.
Grab your family and friends and head out into nature this holiday season to enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara’s landscape! The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has protected nearly 23,000 acres of rolling hills, working ranches and farms, watersheds, oak woodlands and coastal bluffs… many of which are open to the public to… more
Sustainable Living: Wishing you a "Green" Holiday
Who can resist the indulgences of the season… the parties, the gifts, the tree with the trimmings? This holiday, please think about ways you can reduce your own environmental impact by considering the following tips: Use Wisely (1) Buy local… for under your tree and at your holiday table. (2) Purchase or rent a living tree… more