A Buyer’s Market? More Home Listings, But . . .
We’re seeing more home listings, but it’s not a buyer’s market, due to high prices According to a new housing inventory report from Trulia, we’re seeing more home listings across the country today which might sound like great news for homeb...
Moving Advice: What To Keep and What to Leave Behind
My moving advice includes 10 items to leave and 5 things you’ll want to keep safe I’ve shared moving advice in previous blogs including “6 Moving Mistakes to Avoid,” but I haven’t shared the fact that moving is the perfect time to get rid ...
6 California Real Estate Laws Buyers Need to Know About
From taxes to disclosure requirements, California real estate laws include some unique practices Whether you plan to purchase your own home or buy investment property in the sunshine state, California Real Estate laws affect your transaction. Buying...
Top 4 “Real Estate Facts” Debunked
Experts agree: conventional wisdom surrounding so-called real estate facts is not always accurate We’ve all heard them, and everyone assumes these nuggets of wisdom are true, but should we rely on what are often considered real estate facts? Exper...
New Real Estate Trend: Buying a House Sight Unseen
Would you ever buy a home based on a real estate trend? Buying a home without seeing it first is – as crazy as it sounds – a new real estate trend. According to those in the know, it’s becoming a new normal in America. Of course, most peopl...
Four Pitfalls That Cause Buyers to Let the Right Home Slip By
I just read in Realty Times about the four pitfalls that cause buyers to let the right home slip by. If you're in the market for a new home, avoid these pitfalls and you'll quickly find the right house and the right investment for your future. N...
Buying a Second Home? Here Are 4 Things to Consider
Find out why this could be a good time to take the leap If you've been toying with the idea of buying a second home, now could be a good time to do it. Interest rates are still low, and if you get to work quickly, your family could enjoy a new vacat...
Buyers Find Their Santa Barbara Dream Homes
I am happy to celebrate with two ecstatic buyers who are moving into their Santa Barbara dream homes. For one client, I found a beautiful estate with amazing views offering resort style living in Montecito's prestigious Pepper Hill neighborhood. Lo...
Mediterranean-Inspired Living Spaces in Santa Barbara
Mediterranean-inspired living spaces can be found in abundance here in Santa Barbara and the surrounding upscale communities. In fact, the lovely Mediterranean has long influenced many things in the U.S., especially here where we are blessed with war...
10 Things a Buyer Needs Know About Home Inspections
Whether you're in the process of buying your first home or your tenth investment property, home inspections can seem overwhelming. After all, there are many aspects of the property to consider, especially for the luxury market. An inspection can get ...