The Coronavirus pandemic has certainly changed how we are buying and selling homes in Santa Barbara and nationwide. Open houses are canceled for now, but buyers still want to view a home in person before making an offer. Sellers, however, worry about virus exposure and having strangers in their homes. Showings are still happening and real estate agents like myself are involved are taking extra Continue Reading »
Letter to my clients, Real Estate and the Pandemic
To my friends, clients, and colleagues: It has been an unprecedented few months as our world faces historic challenges with the growing coronavirus pandemic. First and foremost, I wish to send you my love and support. To my clients, please know that I will continue to serve your every real estate need, according to all social distancing and best practices laid out by the CDC, and will do Continue Reading »
The Zillow Zestimate and Santa Barbara Home Value
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 »
Does Your Home Have Location, Location, Location?
One of the most rewarding things about my work is helping people better understand our unique real estate market, and learn more about the things that affect Santa Barbara housing prices. It's likely to be the largest investment a family makes, and since our local housing market is so complex, pricing can be disorienting at first glance. I'm often asked to explain why prices vary among two Continue Reading »
