Santa Barbara Real Estate – Goleta Real Estate Market Update June – October 2011

Here is a wrap up of the real estate market in the Goleta area from the summer months through til the end of October 2011.  Normally this time of year sees a lot of activity in June and July, then slowing a little in August as many people are on vacation, sending kids off to school, paying bills from all the summer activities etc.  Then in mid September through til about Thanksgiving we have a relatively strong real estate market... Continue Reading >

Goleta CA CORT Report Real Estate Sales August 2011

Here are the latest statistics for real estate sales in the Goleta area for August 2011.  The shaded area with an 'X' states whether the property was a bank owned (REO) sale or not.  Although bank owned foreclosures within Goleta get a lot of the news, the majority of sales are still traditional sales in the Goleta area.  Additionally, most of the REO's tend to be at the lower end of the price scale both within Goleta as well as throughout the Santa... Continue Reading >

Goleta, Summerland and Carpinteria CORT Report on Real Estate Market Price Changes

Here are some of the latest statistics for the CORT reports for real estate here in Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland CA.  These statistics give a quick overview of comparative price changes in the real estate market in the month of July for the last 8 years. Further Reading: Sotheby's Int'l Realty - Santa Barbara and Montecito Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist? Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Statistics How Difficult is it to Get a Loan These Days? What Does $1 Million Buy you... Continue Reading >

Most Significant Luxury Montecito and Santa Barbara Real Estate Sales in 2011…So Far

2011 has started off the year once again with the upper end of our market feeling fairly active.  There seem to be a bunch of buyers looking around above the $3 million price point, with several homes going into escrow.  So far in 2011, we have had our share of significant closed sales here in the upper end in Montecito, Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria. Montecito Sales 770 San Ysidro Lane, Montecito CA 93108.  Listed price $6,300,000.  Sales price $5,650,000. This 6... Continue Reading >

Santa Barbara Real Estate Cort Reports January 2011

Here are the latest CORT reports for the Santa Barbara real estate market for the areas of Hope Ranch, Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland.  Further Reading: Sotheby's Int'l Realty - Santa Barbara and Montecito Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist? Articles on Luxury Real Estate Articles on The Oceanfront Areas Articles for Foreign Buyers/Sellers Sotheby's Int'l Realty Tops in Sales 2010 Thank you for reading.  I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any... Continue Reading >

Goleta Real Estate 2010 Year End Sales – Single Family Homes Year End Stats

Here are the overall final year end statistics for single family homes sales in Goleta for 2010.  1) Overall there were a total of 252 Closed Sales (reported by the Santa Barbara & Goleta MLS) of single family homes. 2) These 252 sales are almost identical to 2009 where we had a total of 249 Closed Sales of single family homes in Goleta. 3) The lowest sale was a Short Sale fixer located at 97 Nectarine Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 that sold... Continue Reading >

November 2010 Cort Reports Santa Barbara CA – Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland

Here are the latest Cort reports for sales here in the Santa Barbara area for the month of November 2010 for Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland. Further Reading: Sotheby's Int'l Realty - Santa Barbara and Montecito Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist? Articles on Luxury Real Estate Articles on The Oceanfront Areas Articles for Foreign Buyers/Sellers Sotheby's Int'l Realty Tops in Sales 2010 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... Continue Reading >

Cash-In Refinancing for your Carpinteria, Goleta or Santa Barbara Area Home

Here is a great article by Tom Royce regarding Cash-In Refinancing.  With interest rates as low as they currently are, this might be an option for a few people here in the Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Barbara areas. "If you are underwater on your present mortgage you probably think refinancing is insane. But with the low interest rates available for homeowners with good credit it may make sense. What is Cash In Refinancing? Cash in Refinancing is the cousin of cash out refinancing... Continue Reading >

Are you an Ideal Candidate for a Short Sale here in Goleta CA?

Tips to Avoiding Foreclosure: Who is the Ideal Candidate for a Short Sale? The reality for people that are unfortunately facing foreclosure is not something that is taken lightly.  The prospect of not just losing your home, but dealing with all the emotional and financial realities that come with it can be more more than overwhelming. Fortunately, certain people may be in a position to avoid this legal, financial, and emotional turmoil by going the route of a short sale. Do you qualify... Continue Reading >

Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosures in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta CA.

As a home buyer in today's market here in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria, you may be able to get "deals" on foreclosures, but buying foreclosures can be risky as well.  If you are looking at foreclosures as an option for a home purchase, it is crucial to understand the many potential cons associated with the one obvious "pro" of buying a foreclosure. First, there are a few definitions of properties that are generally thrown around and become universally known as... Continue Reading >

How to Find All the Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Foreclosures and Short Sales Statistics

Just read below... Here are the latest statistics on short sales and foreclosures in both Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Carpinteria Foreclosures - 2009 year to date In Carpinteria CA., year to date there have been 28 bank owned / foreclosures that have come to market. Roughly 10% of all listings in Carpinteria year to date have been foreclosures. The lowest sale was a 2 beds 1 bath mobile home that sold for $60,000. The highest sale was a 5 beds 3 baths home located at 5427... Continue Reading >

Goleta Real Estate Sales Update, Santa Barbara CA. – First 6 Months 2009

For the first 6 months of 2009, there were approximately 155 total closed sales of single family homes and condos in Goleta CA.  Currently as of June 29th, 2009, there are approximately 72 properties in Goleta that are pending sale (under contract). The reason that I use the word "Approximately" is the simple fact that there are several homes that are located in "Goleta", yet have a Santa Barbara address.  There is also a substantial area in our town that is... Continue Reading >