Santa Barbara, CA

Flying in Santa Barbara

CityBlogCA — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:32:47 +0000

Last year, my wife and I spent a month in Santa Barbara about two blocks from the beach and the pier. We love it, to say the least.

One of the highlights was renting a Cessna 172 and flying the coast, jumping over to Santa Ynez and back to Santa Barbara. As a pilot, I have to say…”WOW!”

Most importantly, we love the climate, the ocean and the still small town charm of Santa Barbara and we hope to someday be back again.

Real Estate Values in Santa Barbara

CityBlogCA — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:29:27 +0000

Has Santa Barbara been impacted by the national foreclosure trends and the sub prime mortgage mess? What’s the real estate value trend line for Santa Barbara? Up, down or steady?

Also, can people get mortgages in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara

CityBlogCA — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:18:44 +0000

Blog Probes Real Estate Models

CityBlogCA — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:05:01 +0000

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.

REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.

Visit www.REALonomics.net.

The Santa Barbara Lifestyle

CityBlogSB — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:40:10 +0000

It’s great to be in Santa Barbara, California for a June vacation. Although the mornings are a bit overcast the afternoon weather is incredible! Yesterday we were boating in the bay…a truly fantastic experience, complete with Dolphins jumping and teasing us just off the bow.

Santa Barbara, is about lifestyles. Its temperate climate, oceanside setting and fantastic real estate, shopping and dining make a wonderful place to live, work and yes, visit.

In addition, as a part of our visit to the area, my family and I traveled via highway 154 to the Santa Ynez Valley, where we were able to engage in some wine tasting and dining; just a thirty minute drive and very delightful.

Real estate values are holding up in Santa Barbara, California, despite downturns in other California markets. Average selling price is about $1,250,000 and estates in excess of $25 million.

We’ll definitely be back! We love the lifestyle, climate and business opportunities.

Hospitals and Physicians

CityBlogCA — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:38:39 +0000

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Santa Barbara for health care information?

Community Sports

CityBlogCA — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:34:51 +0000

Living in Santa Barbara, California is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Santa Barbara, California? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Santa Barbara?

City Lifestyles

CityBlogCA — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:30:30 +0000

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Santa Barbara, California. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

Condos in Town?

CityBlogCA — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:26:58 +0000

Are there any condo projects in Santa Barbara, California and are there any that are on golf courses? What is the condo price range? Are there any age restricted condo communities?

Real Estate Companies

CityBlogCA — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:23:31 +0000

Santa Barbara has a lot of real estate companies. Which one is considered the best company according the Santa Barbara, California residents? Who are the best real estate agents in Santa Barbara, California? Historically, which company has been there the longest? Do any of the real estate companies also have title and mortgage companies?