Ever wondered how your Zillow Zestimate compares to your actual Santa Barbara home value? You're not alone. Millions of people log on to Zillow every day in order to see what home values are either within their neighborhood, for a home they might be interested in buying and even what their own home's "Zestimate" is at the moment. But how close is a Zestimate to the actual value of a Santa Continue Reading »
Is Your Home Smart?
It's been awhile since I have sent out a blog post and I am kind of excited about this one, as those that know me well, know that I am a kind of a nerd at heart. We all have our smartphones and starting to hear a lot about "smart homes" and wondering what the heck does that mean? Well, I have been digging around about smart home products and want to introduce you to a few products I think are Continue Reading »
Great Santa Barbara Video
I came across this Santa Barbara video today. It tells a nice story about who some of our local businesses are and what makes Santa Barbara such a unique place to live. Santa Barbara is truly a wonderful place and it is people like these that help make it that way. We should enjoy and support all things "Made in Santa Barbara," our beautiful city. Click here to see this Santa Barbara video: SB Continue Reading »
A Home Inspection Prior to Putting Your House on the Market?
A very strategic move you can make prior to putting your house on the market is to get your own home inspection. I know, it sounds crazy! You ask "Why would I want to spend the money to perform my own home inspection when I know my potential buyer is going to do one?" One simple reason, no surprises!!!! Once your get your house under contract, you do not want any surprises, as surprises, no Continue Reading »
Why Sellers Should Invest In Outdoor Spaces
If you're thinking about investing in your Santa Barbara home, chances are you're also thinking about what parts of the house need sprucing up. We already know that a few home improvement dollars can go a long way toward increasing your selling price. But where should you spend? For Santa Barbara homeowners, there's more than conventional wisdom to consider. For example, should you add a new Continue Reading »