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Analysis of the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Real Estate Activity as of November 30, 2010   Single Family and Planned Unit Development Homes   The first 11 months of 2010 indicate that sales are up about 9% over the same period of 2009, for a total of approximately 850 closed sales. Escrows (no...

This is a fabulous post for sharing with Realtors and clients and make sense for all areas of the country.  Thanks to Alan May for this terrific analysis. Carla Reeves Back in August of last year, I published a post called 6 Reasons why your house won't sell.  It garnered an unbelievable (at leas...

It's the time of year for reflection and a time for giving thanks. Our manager sent a terrific quote to us which I'd like to share with you here. "Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honst men; but becareful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude." ~ E.P. Powel...

Sounds like the title of a song.... Well this one isn't set to music! So about the beginning of August I received an email inquiring about property.  Buyer is working in China and coming back to the US to retire and wants to live in my community.  Gives reasonable requirements and states that he...

And that's not the 'hit-parade" I'm talking about.  Our local Newspaper's front page article, California has 6 out of ten homes in the top ten of most expensive cities to purchase a home in.  Santa Barbara ranks 10th. Following is the list of average list price for homes: 1.  Newport Beach $1.83 ...

I love how our Broker/Management is always thinking of new innovative ways to create new opportunities for our agents. Village Properties currently has a Real Estate Concierge Office in one of the best new upscale hotels in Santa Barbara...The Canary Hotel.  Located in the heart of our beautiful ...

The following information is the Real Estate Activity for the calendar year 2009 as reported by the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service for Santa Barbara, Goleta, Summerland, Carpinteria and Montecito:                                Houses/PUDs Closed Escrows:         ...

It seems that the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market is coming alive!  The low end in our family housing neighborhoods, particularly in the community of Goleta (next door to SB) is quite active.  Lower prices combined with fabulous interest rates is motivating buyers to snap up the best buys, which...

Experience dowtown, the heart of Santa Barbara!  A vibrant downtown district is host to Santa Barbara's rich cultural attractions including the arts, theater, music, dance, festivals and more.  January features numerous interesting eshibitions at the Sullivan Goss Gallery on 7 East Anapamu Street...

New Year - Fresh Start!  2009 will bring us a new President who hopefuly will bring a fresh start to Washinton.  Wall Street is already experiencing a fresh start.  Many of the old 'movers & shakers' will be replaced!  I am hopefull that Integrity, Honesty, Wisdom and Righteousness will be traits...