Santa Barbara Celebrates its History, Heritage During “Old Spanish Days” July 30 through August 3 Santa Barbarans have long been proud of their city’s heritage from Spanish founders and the Spanish, Mexican and North American pioneers who first settled here and built the community. The tradition of colorful music, dance, and song, together with a… more
Real Estate Market Update: June 2014 Real Estate Sales Figures
As indicated last month, real estate sales in South Santa Barbara County* declined in June… a decline of 16% from the prior year and a decline of 19% from May 2014. Sales continued their year-over-year decline due to lower overall real estate inventory. In addition, we witnessed fewer opened escrows in May, suggesting that closed… more
May 2014 Real Estate Market Statistics, Update
Once again, real estate sales in South Santa Barbara County* rose month-over-month to their highest level year-to-date. Sales of both homes and condos rose 10% month-over-month to 185 sales. This was on top of a 38% rise month-over-month in April. However, due to lower overall inventory and a higher than typical number of sales in… more
Never Forgotten… Memorial Day Events
Pierre Claeyssens Veteran’s Foundation presents: Memorial Day Ceremony Monday May 26, 2014 10 am – 11 am (arrive atleast 15 minutes early) Santa Barbara Cemetery 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, (805) 259-4394 or visit their website. Free ~ Donations Welcome This one-hour program is designed to honor all those who have served and their families. Program… more
Relocations… Santa Barbara Trends, Dream Home Wishlist
With companies such as Citrix, Sonos, Yardi, Deckers, Appfolio, and others reaffirming their local presence with large office leases, sales or buildouts (Deckers), Santa Barbara may see an increase in relocating employees. According to Santa Barbara’s Hayes Commercial, office leasing volume was up 29% for South Santa Barbara County in 2013 and overall vacancy plunged… more