Who says eco-friendly cars lack mass appeal? Not Tesla owners. According to Edmunds.com, the Tesla Model S is the best-selling car in eight of the 25 wealthiest ZIP codes in America — outselling the usual crowd of luxury models from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Audi. Tesla’s marquee sedan, Model S, outsold its nearest luxury rival—Mercedes’s petrol-engined… more
Thinking About Listing Your Home? Things to Consider…
Median home values rose approximately 20% last year throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito and continue to rise in most of the area. This has prompted many to reconsider selling who were previously “on the fence”. The decision to sell — and ultimately list your home — can be overwhelming: How can you maximize value while… more
Real Estate Market Statistics for March 2014
Spring Buying Season is in full swing! March 2014 Real Estate Market Statistics for South Santa Barbara County* marked an uptick in both new listings and inventory… a slight relief for buyers who have found it difficult to find and ultimately “land” the home they’ve been seeking. As expected, the number of homes sold have… more
Santa Barbara Celebrates Earth Day!
In 1969, the devastating images of a massive oil spill from an oil platform off Santa Barbara’s coast galvanized California into action and caught the attention of the rest of the nation, including Senator Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, who visited Santa Barbara shortly after the spill. The resulting swell of concern gave rise… more
Americans Prefer Walkable Communities, Single Detached Homes
Choosing a community is one of the most important factors for consumers as they consider buying home. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2013 Community Preference Survey, 60 percent of respondents favor a neighborhood with a mix of houses and stores and other businesses that are easy to walk to, rather than neighborhoods that require more… more