An Architectural Gem on Las Olas Avenue
This award-winning home has watched the Mesa grow from open fields to a beloved neighborhood.
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Housing Advocates Are More Than One Voice
In today’s housing debate, the term “housing advocate” is often used as shorthand for tenant organizations. Tenant voices are important and deserve to be heard, but equating housing advocacy with a single viewpoint misunderstands how housing actually works. A housing advocate is anyone who works to improve housing outcomes. That includes renters seeking stability, but it also includes homeowners, housing providers, builders, lenders, planners, and those helping families purchase their first home. Housing is not a single-interest issue. It is a system.
All About Lived-In Layers in 2026
Trends for 2026 emphasize character, layers, and warmth in home décor.
The Richness of the American Prairie
Farmers are beginning to learn to harness nature and save money.
The Homes That Inspired Us in 2025
A year in review of the spaces, stories, and people who welcomed us inside for Make Myself at Home.
Holiday Happenings 100 Years Ago
The Recreation Center provided a place to go and entertainment for all.
Festivities, Finances, and Housing Facts
A few general tips to tackle next year’s housing market.
SBAOR 2026 Board of Directors Installed
The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® (SBAOR) is proud to announce the installation of its 2026 Board of Directors. The installation ceremony took place on Friday, December 5, during the annual Installation and Awards Luncheon at the Montecito Club.
A Conversation with our 2026 President, Jennifer Berger
As we begin a new year at the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®, I had the opportunity to sit down with our incoming 2026 President, Jennifer Berger, of Compass Real Estate, to talk about her path into real estate, her beliefs about homeownership, and what she hopes to accomplish during her year of service. Jen brings a calm, thoughtful presence to leadership, and her perspective reflects a deep respect for both our members and the community we serve.
Colonial Revival Homes: Proud of Our Past
For most of the early decades of U.S. history, the styles of homes built in this country were inspired by
