Fall in Love with Santa Barbara

Fall in Love with Santa Barbara

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to fall in love with Santa Barbara! Santa Barbara is the ideal location to share with family and friends, whether for a day or....

Santa Barbara Mesa provides optimal choices for beach living

Santa Barbara Mesa provides optimal choices for beach living

Come along with me as I introduce the Santa Barbara Mesa, one of the best places to live in Santa Barbara! – Gabe   Located about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, the Sant....

Schools a Top Priority when Buying a Home in Santa Barbara

Schools a Top Priority when Buying a Home in Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara, education at every level, whether elementary, middle, or high school, is a top priority when buying a home. Purchasing a home in a district where school ratings a....

Is the ‘Great American Dream’ of homeownership dead in Santa Barbara?

Is the ‘Great American Dream’ of homeownership dead in Santa Barbara?

In the Sept. 18 issue of the Santa Barbara Independent, reporter Tyler Hayden explored the provocative question of renting vs. owning a home in the city and county of Santa Barbar....

Buying & Selling a “Green” Home

Buying & Selling a “Green” Home

While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the late....

“Robo-Signing” Agreement Assists Homeowners

“Robo-Signing” Agreement Assists Homeowners

Mortgage lenders are in the news again, only this time it’s not Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the hot seat. If you purchased a home through GMAC (now Ally Financial), Bank of....