Santa Barbara & Montecito Real Estate, Fine Homes & Estates
The Santa Barbara South County real estate market shows trends and recent sales data for the Santa Barbara & surrounding areas. According to the 28-Year Price Trend shown below, the average price range took a slight decline between 2015 and 2016, when we started to see a small increase in 2017, then a large increase in… more
‘The Bottom Is Here’: Surprise Drop in Mortgage Rates Opens Home-Buying Affordability Window By Deborah Kearns Swings in mortgage rates can sometimes make or break your home-buying prospects. When rates rise, it can squeeze your house budget to its limit and force you to reevaluate your plans. And when rates fall, you’re in a better… more
California Gardener’s February Checklist Celebrate 5 California classics: plants that defy winter with bright flowers, luscious fragrance and, for some, delicious taste By: Bill Marken Somehow February more than any other month reflects just how distinctive California’s gardening blessings are. We have so much to admire and to plant. Consider the five below California classics… more
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County & Arroyo Hondo Preserve Events *REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS TOUR WITH DR SAM SWEET February 17 from 9:30am-11:30am Walk with Dr. Sam Sweet, UCSB herpetologist extraordinaire to learn a wealth of information about our local reptiles and amphibians, including some rare and protected species that inhabit Arroyo Hondo Preserve…. more
To-Dos: Your February Home Checklist Keep your home fresh and organized this month while you plan for warmer days ahead February is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with the family. Here are a dozen ideas to add to your to-do… more
Maurie McGuire