Closing Gifts For The Whole Family
A little bit of something for everyone even the dog! Champagne for her, lager for him, a new “chucker” for the newest Mesa canine and some Mesa Life love for their yard! Congratulations to the new buyers of 230 Santa…
“These Are The Days Of Our Lives” Aka The Sale Of 3005 Paseo Tranquillo
I sold this fantastic 🏠 5 times... yes I am being serious! However, it just closed escrow last week! 🏠 Prime San Roque 🏠 2 🛏 1 🛁 ➕ Permitted (detached) 1 🛏 1 🛁 studio As a seasoned…
September 2022
\ Wyatt and I at the Smith River in Oregon. Team Wagner at Pearl Lake in Steamboat Springs, Co. The boys relaxing on our road trip to Colorado. Viva Las Doodles at Fiestas! Confetti eggs and smiles. Tradition. Dear Clients and…
The End of an Era; Saying Goodbye to The Shire: The Sale of 2101 Refugio Road
Full disclosure, this one hits very close to home...in fact to my childhood home and yes I am the daughter of the Principal, (which always needs to be disclosed in real estate). This magical ranch, lovingly named "Shire" where I grew up…
Where The Heck Is The Trout Club Anyways?
When I became the first EcoBroker in Santa Barbara in 2006, I also joined the board of the Community Environmental Council and began hosting the monthly Green Drinks networking events. These two affiliations introduced me to many people throughout our…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2020
Here is the synopsis from September 2020 from Village Properties on the Santa Barbara real estate market. There were a total of 1,416 total sales properties sold (1,020 single-family residences and 396 condos). The SFR average price was $2,202,042 (median…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH NOVEMBER 2020
As we move into the final days of 2020 it is a time to reflect on a year that has been far from normal. In the real estate industry we have seen unprecedented trends and changes. We have stayed up…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH OCTOBER 2020
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH OCTOBER 2020 Here is the synopsis from October 2020 from Village Properties on the Santa Barbara real estate market. In October, there were a total of 1,683 total sales properties sold (1,203 single-family residences and 480 condos).…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH MAY 2020
While I have been honored to assist many buyers throughout this time of quarantine, I have also had several clients ask me to hold off on sending them options and want to wait to start looking at properties until things…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH MARCH 2020
The update for April (which I will showcase when it is available) will be interesting to see as the market has changed drastically. While sales (active listings, pendings, new listings) are definitely down-around 20 -30%, (I am typing this on…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH JUNE 2020
I have not been this busy with clients that are serious about buying property since I was about to go into labor with each of my sons. I am not joking. The market is moving at warp speed with multiple…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH JULY 2020
During the month of July, sales across our community were robust with more than 50% entertaining multiple offers. I am seeing some techniques for securing properties that I have not seen in a long time...such as escalation clauses (when a buyer…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH DECEMBER 2020
In our final Market Statistic report for 2020, we reflect back on the year and can truly say it has been a year like no other. We are extremely grateful to our clients and our community as they have continued…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH AUGUST 2020
Here is the synopsis from August 2020 from Village Properties on the Santa Barbara real estate market. There were a total of 1,144 total sales properties sold (818 single-family residences and 326 condos). The SFR average price was $2,042,053(median $1,400,000)…
SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE THROUGH APRIL 2020
Here is a recap of the Santa Barbara real estate markets through April 2020. The question I am most often asked have changed a bit... Most are based on what they would next like to see in their future homes. Everyone…
Rainy Days And Market Updates
What a wet week we have been having here in Santa Barbara. With the storms from last year that were so devastating to our whole community, this week has been filled with apprehension and a lot of checking of the…
Price Adjustment To $829,000; Just In Time For The Holidays!
What's better than a rustic cabin in the San Marcos Trout Club? A price reduction on this tranquil home! Good ol #9 has mountain, forest and ocean views from most rooms in the home, as well as from the decks…
BREATHING OUT MANY DEEP SIGHS… WITH MY MASK ON!
No, they did not eat candy the whole way to Utah... However, they (we) did consume quite a bit but Wyatt and Crosby were aware of the potential for tummy aches and the fact that Nana would be waiting for us at…
Painting At Washington Elementary School And January’s Market Update
Here in Santa Barbara, we are blessed to live in an incredibly beautiful community. One that is filled with generous citizens, gorgeous natural landscapes, a manageable sized population, plenty of resources and lots of sunshine and luckily lately, plenty of…
Once Upon A Time The Green Builder Built A Green House…
Dennis Allen of Allen Construction Lists His Personal Mission Canyon Residence For Sale Imagine living in a home that is filled with natural light, surrounded by mature oak trees, moments away from some of Santa Barbara’s most incredible trails and…
October 2023
Hello and welcome to fall… Have you decided what you are going to be for Halloween yet? As many of you know, my birthday is the day after Halloween so this has always been a VERY important holiday in my…
November 2023
I am grateful for so many things lately. When I wake up, which has been with the sunrise lately since the time change, I take a few moments and journal what I am grateful for. Sometimes it's the view,…
November 2021
The balcony view from 30 Barranca #3 which set a Santa Barbara record for a Leadbetter Beach condo sale. My two newly vaccinated boys having a talk amongst themselves while looking down the ski jump at Howelsen Hill in…
No More Zoning Inspection Reports!
Zoning Information Reports As You Know Them Are Gone! We did it! Zoning Information Reports (ZIR’s) have changed to be strictly a disclosure item. There will be no city inspections, nor any opinion made by staff regarding ZIR’s. As a disclosure…
New Listing: 3005 Paseo Tranquillo Santa Barbara, CA 93105 “San Roque Charmer”
🏠 Prime San Roque 🏠 2 🛏 1 🛁 ➕ Permitted (detached) 1 🛏 1 🛁 studio. This one is 👍 Viewing Opportunities: Thursday 8/29 10am - 1pm Friday 8/30 4pm - 6pm Saturday 8/31 12pm - 3pm Sunday 9/1…
Monthly Mesa Update September
Here are the most recent listings, pendings, sales for the highly sought after Mesa neighborhood.Currently For Sale: Click here to visit these properties: 1633 La Coronilla Drive 3 beds, 2 baths Listed for $1,395,000 2204 Edgewater Way 2 beds, 2 baths Listed for $1,650,000…
What The Heck Is Going On In Downtown SB & The Mesa October Update
A colleague of mine, Natalie Wagner (no relation...ha!) has been diligent about sending out market updates that focus on her specialty, commercial real estate. I always enjoy reading these newsletters and reached out to her to ask if I could…
Mesa Madness: 93109 Part 2 aka What Did They All Sell For?
Real estate on the Mesa is definitely a hot topic. Here are the most recent sales and a few listings that are currently available on the Mesa. Currently For Sale: Click here to visit these properties: 321 El Monte 4 beds, 2…