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1. Market in Balance: A Healthy Shift October marked a notable turn toward balance in our local market. Inventory is increasing and buyer activity remains steady.For you, whether you’re buying or selling, this means the pace is more deliberate—and strategy matters more than ever. 2. Key Metrics You Should Know Inventory:  There’s been a year-over-year rise in active listings, giving buyers more choices and easing the intense competition of prior years. Median Price & Luxury E

When it comes to luxury real estate in the United States, Santa Barbara  isn’t just a contender — it’s at the top. According to the Fall 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking , the Santa Maria–Santa Barbara metro area  claimed the 10th spot nationally , with homes in the top 10%  of the market starting at a staggering $8.95 million . Why Santa Barbara Still Reigns The headline figure tells only part of the story. Dig a little deeper and you uncove

Inside Eric Schmidt’s Montecito Masterpiece If you’ve ever dreamed of luxury living in Montecito, take a peek at the incredible estate...

Q1 2025 Santa Barbara & Montecito Real Estate Market Update As we move into the second quarter of 2025, it's time to take a closer look...

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Junior High School stands as more than just an educational institution—it is a...

Nestled along the scenic coastline of Santa Barbara lies one of the city’s treasured aquatic landmarks: Los Baños del Mar Pool. Steeped...

Santa Barbara, often referred to as the American Riviera, is renowned for its Mediterranean-like climate, scenic coastal views, and rich...

Santa Barbara, known for its stunning coastal views and Mediterranean charm, is also home to a rich cultural scene. Nestled in the heart...

The years following World War II saw an evolution in the use of Stearns Wharf. Previously, the wharf had served as the city’s primary...

Stone has been a time-honored building material in Santa Barbara since the earliest days of the city. Wood was never in great supply....

The Loberos story began in the 1840s, when a young Italian trombone player named Giuseppe Lobero arrived in San Francisco to take part...

Plaza Rubio, which faces the rose garden of Mission Historical Park, is a small-scale example of early urban planning. The seven homes...

Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the “mission ridge”...