Market Statistics / Updates

Apr 10th	Who Else Wants to Buy Into Montecito CA Real Estate?
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito

I was not real surprised when I saw this latest chart of real estate values here in Montecito CA., but sometimes you do have to just sit back and be in awe.  The Pacific coastal gem that we know as Montecito CA continues to impress with ever increasing real estate values.  Framed by coastal mountains and gorgeous beaches, the lifestyle here in Montecito offers its residents wonderful cultural entertainment, plenty of outdoor recreational activities, fine dining, warm weather, ocean breezes, sunsets and an overall relaxed atmosphere.  Montecito real estate is filled with grand and luxurious estates, many of which were inspired by the architecture... Read more

Tags: lifestyle in montecito, luxurios estates, montecito ca real estate, montecito estates, montecito real estate

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Apr 4th	Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Market Update – First Quarter 2008
2008	Categories: Hope Ranch, Market Statistics / Updates

I have summarized below a quick look of the overall statistics for the Hope Ranch CA area through the first quarter of 2008. The total number of single family homes sold in Hope Ranch was 7.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 0.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 10.  These statistics are reported from the MLS and do not include any activity out of the MLS or private pocket listings. The lowest sale in Hope Ranch was for $1.6 Million on Ramitas Road.  The highest sale... Read more

Tags: hope ranch listings, hope ranch market update, hope ranch property, hope ranch real estate, hope ranch sale, hope ranch statistics

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Apr 3rd	Carpinteria Ca Real Estate Market Update – First Quarter 2008
2008	Categories: Carpinteria, Market Statistics / Updates

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Carpinteria CA area through the first quarter of 2008. The total number of single family homes sold in Carpinteria was 9.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 5.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 22. The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Carpinteria was 7.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 5.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 55.  (these active units include one major... Read more

Tags: carpinteria area properties, carpinteria banked owned condo, carpinteria beach front home, carpinteria ca market update, carpinteria ca real estate

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Apr 3rd	Montecito CA Real Estate Market Update – First Quarter 2008
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Montecito CA area through the first quarter of 2008. The total number of single family homes sold in Montecito was 44.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 14.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 88. The total number of condos / townhomes sold in Montecito was 3.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 2.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 11. The total number of PUD's... Read more

Tags: active listings montecito, montecito area properties, montecito ca market update, montecito ca real estate, montecito estate

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Apr 1st	My Home has Declined in Value…Can My Property Taxes be Lowered as Well?
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates

With the decline in the Real Estate market here in the Santa Barbara area and thus the value of our homes in the last several years, I have been asked several times about the possibility of having property taxes reduced.  For those who bought at the peak of the market or close to it, I would definitely contact the Tax Assessors office about your situation.  Most likely there is a good chance you can have your property taxes reassessed. 2 Easy Steps to Take: 1) Contact your Realtor and ask them to send you a list of comparable properties that have sold around your home... Read more

Tags: home decline in value, real estate market decline, reduce property taxes, santa barbara property taxes

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Mar 31st	Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for The Mesa Area – First Quarter 2008
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Mesa Neighborhood

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the The Mesa Real Estate market through the first quarter of 2008. The total number of single family homes sold on The Mesa was 8.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 10.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 12. The total number of condos / townhomes sold on The Mesa was 1.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 0.  The number of current active listings for... Read more

Tags: santa barbara real estate, single family homes the mesa, the mesa market update, the mesa real estate, the mesa santa barbara, the mesa statistics

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Mar 30th	Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Update for the San Roque Area – First Quarter 2008
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, San Roque Neighborhood

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the San Roque Real Estate market through the first quarter of 2008. The total number of single family homes sold in San Roque was 5.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 3.  The number of current active listings for single family homes is 15. The total number of condos / townhomes sold in San Roque was 5.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 1.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes is 11. The total number of PUD's... Read more

Tags: san roque market update, san roque real estate, san roque statistics, santa barbara real estate, single family homes san roque

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Mar 17th	Montecito CA Homes For Sale – Market Update March 2008
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Montecito Real Estate market through Mid- March 2008.  These statistics are for the Montecito area only. The total number of single family homes sold was 27.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 16.  The number of current active listings for single family homes listed this year is 71. The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 2.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 1.  The number of current active listings for condos / townhomes... Read more

Tags: montecito area, montecito homes for sale, montecito market update, santa barbara mls, santa barbara real estate

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Mar 13th	Santa Barbara Homes for Sale – Market Update March 2008
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates

I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for the Santa Barbara Real Estate market through Mid- March 2008.  These statistics are for Santa Barbara proper only. The total number of single family homes sold was 45.  The number of current pending sales for single family homes is 44.  The number of current active listings for single family homes listed this year is 183. The total number of condos / townhomes sold was 45.  The number of current pending sales for condos / townhomes  is 14.  The number of current active listings for condos... Read more

Tags: santa barbara homes for sale, santa barbara market update, santa barbara mls, santa barbara real estate, statistics santa barbara

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Feb 25th	California State and Regional Home Sales and Price Information for 2007
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates

  The C.A.R. (California Association of Realtor) today reported a snapshot of their statistical information for homes sales here in California for 2007.  From what I understand, most of this information is collected from a group of around 90 Realtor Associations statewide. Further Reading about Market Statistics and Updates for the Santa Barbara Area For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Schmidtchen at Sotheby’s Int’l Realty. Thank you for reading.  I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative.  Please... Read more

Tags: california regional home sales and price information, market statistics and updates for santa barbara, realtor, santa barbara area stats, santa barbara real estate

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Feb 12th	Santa Barbara CA Beach Property in High Demand
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, The Oceanfront Areas

The demand for beach property, beach homes and beach estates along the Santa Barbara CA coastline in the last several years has been extremely strong.  We have seen some amazing price points established in the very high end market, with the highest reported sale in the last year being $15 Million for a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath newly built home on the bluff on Bajada Lane.  Conversely, the lowest reported sale was $605,000 for a 1 bedroom condo in the desirable El Escorial complex near the Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort. I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall statistics for Santa Barbara beach property for 2007. The... Read more

Tags: beach condos, beach estates, beach homes, demand, fess parker doubletree resort, MLS, santa barbara area market statistics, santa barbara beach property, single family homes, statistics, townhomes

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Feb 12th	Montecito CA Beach Property in High Demand
2008	Categories: Market Statistics / Updates, Montecito

The demand for beach property and beach estates along the Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito CA coastline in the last several years has been extremely strong.  We have seen some amazing price points established in the very high end market, with the highest reported sale in the last year being $35 Million for a 9 bedroom, 6 bath newly built home on the bluff on Padaro Lane.  Conversely, the lowest reported sale was $895,000 for a 1 bedroom condo in the desirable Bonnymede complex next to The Coral Casino and The Four Seasons Biltmore Resort. I have summarized below an easy to look at brief... Read more

Tags: bonnymede, carpinteria beach property, condos, four seasons biltmore resort, MLS, montecito ca beach property, padaro lane, santa barbara area market statistics, single family beach home, statistics, summerland beach property, townhomes

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