The Real Estate industry is experiencing a significant transformation, due to a recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the …
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I write informational blogs about two Santa Barbara Neighborhoods, Mesa and Montecito. Click on the neighborhoods below for stories, listings of homes sold in the area, and so much more! Welcome to Santa Barbara!
Thirty-nine homes sold in 93109 in the first 6 months of 2024, matching last year’s number. Last year, 11 of those sold …
I recently became the proud owner of an E-bike. Like any new car owner, I now see them everywhere. It’s a fantastic …
Learning the ropes of short-term renting has been quite a journey. Last year my phone was buzzing with news about the Airbnb …
I don’t usually get directions from my dreams about landscaping, but a few months ago I got a very clear message. Put …
When I reflect on my childhood, I am transported back to Lake Okoboji in Northern Iowa. From the age of 7 till …
Scientists report that property damage in California from Atmospheric Rivers will surpass that of Wildfires in the next 30 years. While Wildfires …
Experiencing the Sphere in Las Vegas was truly unparalleled. The day before attending the U2 concert, I joined around 4,000 other movie …
Predictions often nudge us, but making life-altering decisions based solely on them seems dicey, given the ever-shifting market landscape.Here’s what’s predicted heading …
This year, my passion for music took center stage as I delved into tenor saxophone lessons. The journey from basic exercises to …
Do you recall the timeless line, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” from the classic fairy tale? …
As the football season kicks off, it strikes me that the champions of the Super Bowl share remarkable traits with those who …
August marked an extraordinary month of celebration and love for the Williams family, with two momentous events that warmed our hearts and …
The Mesa, a flat bench of land extending from Arroyo Burro Beach to the bluffs above Santa Barbara City College, has a …
Last night I went to the Carrillo Ballroom and was dancing the waltz with a new partner who was a beginning dancer. …
1. Your Home is an Investment A Common Industry Claim I invested in a 401k, and I bought my home. Can buying …
Everything’s Better in a Balanced State of Mind A house is more than just a place for shelter—it is your refuge, your …
That’s an expression from Missouri, where I grew up. The Chickens in this case are Realtors. There are a lot of Real …
Planting fruit trees got me thinking about how nature operates. I’m amazed how a dormant tree with only a few roots can …
People often ask me how I have managed to work in real estate for decades. I owe a lot to the example …
I’ve been consulting with Steven Thomas, chief economist for Reports on the Mesa Market Trend 2023, who specializes in the Southern California …
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