What is Seller Financing and How Does it Work?
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Competition in this current housing market is stiff. Low supply and high demand are
SBAOR President’s Message
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Fed’s Aggressive Rate Hike May Influence ‘Shrinking Buyer Pool’
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors The Federal Reserve unleashed another hike to its short-term benchmark rate Wednesday. The
Bridge Loans: Everything You Need to Know
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Thinking about selling your home while planning your next move? Doing both of
What is a REALTOR®?
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors According to Webster’s Dictionary, a Realtor is defined as, “a person who acts
When It’s Time to Get an Accountant
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors When you buy a home, your taxes may get more complicated. Plus, you may
Smart Coast California Summit
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors This past week, I was fortunate to attend the inaugural Smart Coast California
2022 NAR Spring Meetings
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors As I mentioned a few weeks ago, one of the great honors that
7 Common Mistakes When Closing on a Home
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Ever notice that when you’re unprepared, it heats up stressful situations? Take the
2022 CAR Spring Meetings
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors One of the many privileges of being the 2022 Santa Barbara Association of
The Problem with Rent Control – It Divides our Community
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors The Santa Barbara City Council is trying to make it even harder to rent.