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Thinking of moving to Santa Barbara? Before you decide, it’s time to separate fact from fiction, myth versus reality. In this enlightening video, we debunk eight common myths about living and buying a home in…
Like any town in America, Santa Barbara has its pluses and minuses. Today, Joe Parker of The Santa Barbara Group will give you his take on what makes life in Santa Barbara unique and some…
Santa Barbara Real Estate Information – 2023 Are you wondering what’s happening in the Santa Barbara real estate market? We’ve got you covered with our Santa Barbara Real Estate Market News for the 1st Quarter…
Where Should You Take Mom on Mother’s Day? Do you know what day Sunday, May 14th is? It’s Mother’s Day and one you don’t want to miss… a major point loss for guys! Since it…
Santa Barbara is home to some epic neighborhoods and The Riviera is among the very best. Located on the East Side of Santa Barbara, The Riviera is renowned for its views. The Riviera neighborhood gets…
What makes Santa Barbara such a popular place to visit? One thing for sure is the stunning Santa Barbara beaches. In this post, we will take you on a drone-inspired virtual tour of the many…
What makes Santa Barbara so unique? One thing for sure is the Santa Barbara Waterfront. In this article, we take you on a YouTube video tour of the many places and things that you can…
Your SB Holiday Guide Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. This month, we’re highlighting the very best family-friendly holiday activities in SB 🎊 showing you how to find pocket listings 🔍 and giving…
Real estate has its own language. Today, we want to explain some of the real estate terminology you may come across. If you’ve wondered what things like “pocket listing” or “contingencies” mean, we have your…
So, you want to sell your house for top dollar. What does it take? Where can I get solid answers? Let’s answer the second question first. Joe Parker and the Santa Barbara Group have been…
Santa Barbara Real Estate Market News – The Market is Changing October 2022 The Santa Barbara Group Talks About Shifts in The Real Estate Market Is The Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Shrinking? Should…
Let’s Get Spooky Halloween In Santa Barbara October 2022 Get the scoop on the best options for celebrating Halloween in Santa Barbara. Where can you find incredible decorations to look at? Where are the…
OCTOBER 2022 | NEWSLETTER The SB Group is Growing Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. This month, we’re introducing you to our newest team member 👤 sharing some of our proudest stats on…
How To Sell Your Home in 2022 Maximize Your Home Value Join Joe Parker of the Santa Barbara Group in Santa Barbara as he gives great advice on how to maximize your…
Best Beaches & Neighborhoods for Your Pup September 2022 Please read this newsletter in full, then take me to all the best neighborhoods in SB to meet and mingle with other furry friends.…
Santa Barbara Real Estate Market News August 2022 Joe Parker Talks About Shifts in The Real Estate Market Joe: Last month we talked about seeing some shifts in the real estate market. Well, that…
SB Monthly Market Moves – July 2022 The Santa Barbara Group’s Take on The 2022 End of June Real Estate Market. There are a number of changes to the current real estate market. Interest increases…
SB Monthly Market Moves – June 2022 The Santa Barbara Group’s Take on The 2022 End of June Real Estate Market. As always, we offer a variety of takes on the market from each of…
July 4th, 2022 is just days away and we are excited. You may be wondering where to watch fireworks in Santa Barbara. But did you know about all the parties and festivities happening in Santa…
SB’s Rockin’ Local Music SpotsTips For Selling Your Home Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. Sure, June gloom has moved in, but with this much live music at your disposal, you’ll be able to rock…
MAY 2022 | REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE SB Monthly Market Moves Brought to you by Joe, Avi, and Garrett at The Santa Barbara Group. The Housing Market in Few Sentences 🏡 Joe: “The housing…
When buying a home, a good agent will advise you to get a home inspection. In Santa Barbara, where we work, we recommend a variety of home inspections. Why? This article will talk about the…
Welcome to our April 2022 real estate market report for the Santa Barbara area market. Lots of people are asking if the market is shifting or if a bubble burst is coming. Let’s take about…
With epic weather and a deep passion for beauty, Santa Barbara has some of the best gardens you can explore and tour. In this post we look at a few we are confident you will…
Have you heard about people buying homes without ever seeing them? It’s not an urban myth and if you have a savvy Realtor on your side, it’s not that hard. The Santa Barbara Group’s members,…
Santa Barbara History SB Through the Years A brief saunter through Santa Barbara is all you need to get the feeling there’s an illustrious, rich history behind this town and all it’s wonders. From the…
Greetings and welcome to our March 2022 Real Estate Market Report for the Santa Barbara area. In this issue, each of us will give you our insights on the local residential real estate market. Naturally,…
The Top Parks and Beaches of Santa Barbara Hey, friends and fellow lovers of Santa Barbara. This month, in honor of spring, we’ve put together the ultimate playbook for parks in Santa Barbara. From idyllic…
We are here with another Santa Barbara real estate market update for you to consider. As we all know, there is a lot happening that can affect markets and we’d like to give you our…
Exploring The Eastside versus Westside Neighborhoods Santa Barbara Among the most affordable areas of Santa Barbara are the east and west-side neighborhoods. In general, these two neighborhoods lie on either side of lower State Street…