Santa Barbara Luxury Property Sales Continue to Set Records Year After Year - 04/15/08 11:23 AM
One market that has not been effected by all the negative national news with regards to the credit crisis and sub-prime fallout is the high-end homes and luxury estates in Montecito and Santa Barbara CA, particularly along the coastline.
This high-end real estate market is referred to as property sales in excess of $10 Million.
To illustrate the pace and volume of these sales, I have included some statistics below that show the year over year increase in sales.
2002 reported in the MLS approximately $42 Million in sales2003 reported in the MLS approximately $65 Million in sales2004 reported in the MLS approximately $72 Million in sales2005 … (0 comments)

Who Else Wants to Buy Into Montecito CA Real Estate? - 04/10/08 11:19 AM

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 and … (0 comments)

The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito CA Oceanfront Property and Estates - 04/09/08 12:22 PM
The American Riviera...or the California Gold Coast...
Many seductive names have been used and are used to describe the coastal area here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito CA area.  If you spend some time strolling the beaches and admiring the lucky few who live along the oceanfront, you will understand why many feel this area is one of the most desirable and sought after places to live and own real estate.
Below is a descriptive list of the main beaches and the real estate values in these areas, stretching from Carpinteria in the south, to Montecito and Santa Barbara and finally out to Goleta in … (0 comments)

The Luxury of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Real Estate - 04/08/08 11:05 PM

Santa Barbara - The Oceanfront 
The oceanfront along the Santa Barbara coastline is referred to as roughly the 20 miles that stretch from Goleta and Santa Barbara to Montecito and Carpinteria.  This entire coastline is blessed with some of the world's most scenic, clean and safe beaches, as well as some of the most spectacular estate sites.  As a surprise to many, most of our coast and beaches in Santa Barbara face south/southwest as opposed to direct west, as most of the California beaches do.  This more south facing orientation along with the Santa Ynez coastal mountain range as a backdrop allows the Santa Barbara coastline to … (0 comments)

Hope Ranch CA Real Estate Market Update - First Quarter 2008 - 04/04/08 02:42 PM
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 in Hope Ranch was a home for $4.6 Million on Via Bendita.
Please … (0 comments)

Carpinteria Ca Real Estate Market Update - First Quarter 2008 - 04/03/08 02:08 PM
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 development that just put 30+ units on the market) The … (0 comments)

Montecito CA Real Estate Market Update - First Quarter 2008 - 04/03/08 11:22 AM
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 sold in Montecito was 0.  The number … (0 comments)

 

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