Santa Barbara & Montecito Real Estate, Fine Homes & Estates
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
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
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
November-to-date figures show impressive increases in median home values! However, Santa Barbara and Montecito – like much of the country – experienced a slow down in the number of home sales for the month of November. Lower overall inventory, a continued trend from past months, and some seasonal lightening in new listings and demand contributed… more
Home prices have risen dramatically year-over-year on the Mesa in all districts. Low inventory (particularly in the sub-$1MM up to $1.5MM price point), pent-up-consumer demand, and a favorable interest rate climate have all contributed to strong sales and price appreciation year to date. MEDIAN SALES PRICE APPRECIATION ON THE MESA* Median sales price by Mesa… more
Maurie McGuire