If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage, you may have noticed the sudden wave of calls and emails from lenders you never contacted. That happens because credit bureaus have been allowed to sell your information as soon as a lender checks your credit. Those are called “trigger leads.”
I recently came across an article in REALTOR® Magazine that really caught my eye. It was all about how showcasing energy efficiency is becoming a bigger priority when selling homes.
Another summer has come and gone, and just like that, school is back in session.
If you are a homeowner in Santa Barbara, you have likely felt the impact of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions that was introduced several years ago.
Tessa shares an area author’s memoir, and Brandi Rivera brings us a collection of both her and her son’s summer reads.
June is National Homeownership Month, and it is a time to reflect on the role it plays in strengthening families, building communities, and creating generational wealth.
Santa Barbara’s downtown has always been more than just a commercial district, it’s a
cultural anchor, a place to gather, and a reflection of the character of the community.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer here in Santa Barbara.
By Summer Knight2025 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever
By Summer Knight2025 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Last week I was in Sacramento, along with other local colleagues, representing
