Santa Barbara County, CA Real Estate News

The Rincon Classic is on! The Rincon Classic will take place on January 25th and January 26, 2020. Rincon in Spanish means angle or corner. Rincon is a surf spot located at the Ventura and Santa Barbara county. Also known as the “Queen of the Coast”, Rincon is one of the most famous surf spots in... 01/23/2020

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 1... 11/08/2019

Throughout California, homeowners are losing policies and facing steep cost increases with replacement coverage as insurance companies look to reduce their risk. Prior to the fire, floods, and debris flow events companies like Chubb and AIG were writing residential policies. That’s changed. With ... 10/31/2019

The Rosewood Miramar Beach luxury oceanfront resort opened officially to the public on March 1, 2019.  The luxury resort is located at 1759 South James Lane in Montecito just off Highway 101.The resort’s direct phone line is 805.900.8388, and room reservations can be made by calling 214.880.4262.... 03/22/2019

According to the local real estate rumor mill Amazon will be leasing the Saks Fifth Avenue Building at 1001 State Street in Santa Barbara for two million dollars a year.  Construction on tenant improvements will begin in early 2019, with tenancy happening by the end of next year according to Aust... 10/23/2018

Photo of Toro Canyon Bridge by Cal TransNoozhawk, a Santa Barbara online local news publication, reported today on the status of the seven bridges that were damaged or destroyed by the flood and debris flow on January 9, 2018.The bridges are at 1. Montecito Creek at East Valley Road, at the base ... 10/22/2018

Hidden Cameras? We're all familiar with Baby cams, Security Cameras, and a whole variety of other different kinds of systems, except this time, they're being used to monitor buyers previewing their home.Also sellers are using hidden cameras for observing how their real estate agent performs at sh... 08/19/2018

Open House August 12, 2018 from 1 to 4pm.A perfect location just below Pepper Hill, South facing exposure with views down the coastline, Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This home offers great indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with spacious rooms, patios, fire pit and beautifully landscape... 08/12/2018

SANTA BARBARA, California. The U.S. News & World Report says Santa Barbara is the number one best place to live in the United States for the weather in 2018. Tourists from all over the world come to Santa Barbara for various reasons and now they have another. The report says that Santa Barbara on... 08/12/2018

  4 BED / 2 BATH          LISTING PRICE $203,900 Picturesque northeastern Santa Maria, Riveroaks subdivision, Spanish-style, single-story, open floor plan, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1685 Sq. Ft. approximately .14 Acre Lot, 2 car garage located in quiet cul-de-sac, walking distant from Taylor Elementary ... 05/08/2018

Following the Thomas Fire, Flood, and Mudslides KEYT Television recently reported on the state of the real estate market in Montecito, California. Broadcast March 26, 2018 03/28/2018

Boutique shopping, complimentary food tastings, live music, kids’ activities and much more are in store on Saturday, February 24, from 2 pm to 6 pm at various locations in Montecito’s Upper Village. All local businesses are open and ready to welcome shoppers following the devastating Thomas Fire ... 02/23/2018

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN MORTGAGE RATES & THE STOCK MARKETThere is not a tangible relationship between mortgage rates and the stock market whereby one can be said to directly drive the other. Although they both respond to the same market conditions, their response is difficult to predict. That sai... 02/09/2018

A beautiful YouTube video posted by Ellen with her and Oprah discussing the devastating mudslides that recently hit the coastal community of Montecito where they both reside.  We will recover. #montecitostrong  01/19/2018

The United Way of Santa Barbara County has joined forces with United Way of Ventura County to directly support those individuals and families affected by the Thomas Fire. Nonperishable food, new clothing, toiletries, and monetary donations are being accepted at the agencies listed below. Used clo... 01/19/2018

Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended World War 1 hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.The community of Santa Barbara ... 11/11/2017

(Click or tap on image to enlarge)Compliments Fidelity Title Company 11/07/2017

The  Santa Barbara real estate Market Trends from January 2013 to August 2017 for the number of sales for that month. This graph was created by Fidelity Title Company of southern Santa Barbara covering the communities of Carpinteria to Goleta (southern Santa Barbara). Click on image to enlarge  09/22/2017

Santa Barbara Real Estate statistics provided by Fidelity Title Company covering the communities of Carpinteria, Montecito, Santa Barbara, the Mesa, Hope Ranch, and Goleta. This is the year to date data through August 2017. Tap or Click on image to enlarge for better viewing. 09/22/2017

 BRADLEY APPARTMENT IN ORCUTT, CA Construction for Bradley Orcutt Apartment buildings are underway on Bradley Road between Union Valley Expressway and Paterson Road after several months of steady construction by Vernon Construction.  The apartments are the newest apartments buidings in Orcutt and... 08/28/2017