Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. This month, we're bringing you the ultimate SB fall guide including primo pumpkin patches, tasty fall bites, a weather forecast, and a guide to ocean sports  We're also serving up the top 3 most expensive neighborhoods in SB  and some recently sold properties too  The fast, fun, no frills guide to fall in SB  Photo by Earl Wilcox from Unsplash.com. First, we must go on record saying that nope, there aren't any bad seasons in Santa Barbara. Yet, there are a few seasons here that mystify ..read more

MAY 2022 | NEWSLETTER  The Best Neighborhoods in SB Deals in the Works Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. This month, we've weighed all the factors in considering the best neighborhoods in SB (part 1, of course!)We're also walking you through the doors of a few of our hottest deals in the works  The Best Neighborhoods in SB (Part 1) A stunning view over The Mesa in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is paradise. Yet, there are slices of paradise that will suit you better than others. The good news is that you can't lose no matter where you settle down. The ..read more

Joe and Avi stop in at their top 5 favorite bakeries in SB. We kicked this video off at Andersen's Bakery quietly situated on State Street. This classic Danish delight dolls out an array of baked goods and specializes in Marzipan, a confection consisting of sugar, honey, and almond meal. Next, we popped over to Bree'osh, where the specialty is, of course, brioche, a fluffy French bread made with butter and eggs that pairs well with really just about anything. Their Brioche egg sandwich is a fan favorite you've got to try. Our third stop was a classic French community staple: Renaud's. What y ..read more

August, 2021 SB Monthly Market Moves Brought to you by Joe, Avi, and Garrett at The Santa Barbara Group Some Neighborhoods Don't Cool Off  There's been chatter that this red-hot market is bound to cool off sooner or later. After all, pent-up demand, surging prices, and bidding wars have been relentless since the end of 2020. We can't continue an endless streak of rapid, exponential growth. Yet, while the Santa Barbara market has taken a mild breather in the last month, we are still seeing multiple offers on highly desired homes, which inevitably drives sales prices up.  One of ou ..read more

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Don’t be deceived. There is one bad part about living in Santa Barbara this time of year: June gloom. But once the mist burns off by midday, it’s pretty much back to paradise. How trivial is that? This isn’t the case elsewhere. In other more sardine-canned cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, people are becoming increasingly unsettled.  Consider this: in LA there are 8,564 people per square mile as compared to 4,684 in Santa Barbara, according to the World Population Review. This means wherever you venture here, it will be half as congested and twice as free-flowing. During a time i ..read more

Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still tight however, and homebuyers should be prepared to shop around until they find a lender who is offering something that will meet the needs of their family. Mortgage lending companies have high standards so it is important to make sure you and anyone else who will be included on the mortgage have their credit in check. The mort ..read more

More Mesa Information: Overview If you just say “More Mesa,” most people will think you are talking about the beautiful stretch of beach between Hope Ranch and Goleta Beach Park. Some might think you are referring to the stunning bluff that is a considerable attraction to local hikers. Then there are the homes adjacent to the cliff that is genuinely one of Santa Barbara’s most unique neighborhoods. The More Mesa neighborhood is divided into three regions that feature a variety of homes from ranch style to custom and even condos. More Mesa Homes: Region 1 The first region is found by turning o ..read more

The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and is also more convenient weather for moving. Because of this trend, most people will recommend waiting to list your home until after the winter is over. Avoiding the winter is a huge misconception in the housing industry and can cause homeowners to miss out on opportunities. Selling in the winter can give you a few advantages. There will be fewer h ..read more

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are rising, but this is not always the case. This theory of home prices decreasing is typically discussed by future home buyers. As a buyer you would like to think if you are paying higher rates on your mortgage, you should be able to see a decrease in cost somewhere else. Unfortunately, these rates are rising because the economy is in ..read more