Local Real Estate News

I have been giving a lot of thought to individual marketing plans for my clients. I’d like to give you more of what you want in order to help you make good long-term real estate decisions. Real estate has helped millions of individuals save money over time. Building equity for … Read More

If you go to the store like I do and buy groceries, everything has gone up this past year. I noticed that things that used to be $1.99 are now $2.29. That increase on every item adds up fast. The same goes for housing. I remember Santa Barbara being the … Read More

California Association of Realtors have donated up to six months free HOA dues, for qualifying first time home buyers.  This is a HAF program.  Hurry before the money runs out! Check out the video for more information. Elaine Abercrombie Broker/Owner, SBAOR Past President, GREEN, SRES eabercrombie1951@gmail.com www.AbercrombieFineHomes.net 805-450-0086

PACE loans sounded good when I first heard of them. Then the stories started coming about people loosing their homes. This is recent news. The cause is not because of the down turn in 2007 but because of how the loans are written. PACE stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy. … Read More

Most people think this is a slow time of year for real estate sales. That can be a huge advantage for buyers. As a buyer not having competitive bids for the same property is an advantage. So are lower interest rates and free professional assistance. We have just experienced a … Read More

Before the election the country usually pauses to take a breath and Santa Barbara area is no different. Even though, sales were brisk and at a rate of 5 a day for the area. Now that the election is over what is going to happen next? The FED has already … Read More

I hear rumbling from real estate agents that sales have slowed down recently. Historically this happens in an election year, regardless of whom is running for office. The media has convinced people that they should be concerned about the future. As a result the whole nation holds its breath until … Read More

Why You May Lose A Bidding War, But Still Get The House By: Michael Corbett There are more buyers than available homes nowadays, and in many cities, home prices have increased dramatically, making the competition fierce. Chances are, not every offer you make will win the deal … but don’t … Read More

Why Seller’s Remorse is Totally Common By: Jamie Wiebe Selling your house can be scary: It’s been your home, where you’ve lived and made memories. Chances are good it’s your most important asset and your biggest investment so far. Wrestling with the emotional heft of putting your home on the … Read More