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September 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

September 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 09/21/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights September 2024

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August 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

August 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 09/21/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights August 2024

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June/July 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

June/July 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 08/20/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights June/July 2024

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April 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

April 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 04/29/24

Santa Barbara Housing Markets Insights April 2024

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February 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

February 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 02/27/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights February 2024

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January 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

January 2024 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 01/29/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights January 2024

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December 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

December 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 01/11/24

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights December 2023

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November 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

November 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 10/31/23

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights November 2023

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October 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

October 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 09/30/23

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights October 2023

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September 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

September 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 08/31/23

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights September 2023

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August 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

August 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 08/27/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate August 2023

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July 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

July 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 07/28/23

Santa Barbara Housing Market Insights July 2023

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May 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

May 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 06/3/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate May 2023

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April 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

April 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 05/6/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate April 2023

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March 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

March 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/4/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate March 2023

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February 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

February 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 02/8/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate February 2023

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January 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

January 2023 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 01/22/23

Santa Barbara Real Estate January 2023

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November 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

November 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 11/29/22

Santa Barbara Real Estate November 2022

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September 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

September 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 09/19/22

Santa Barbara Real Estate September 2022

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July 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

July 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 07/1/22

Santa Barbara Real Estate July 2022

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April 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

April 2022 Real Estate Update & Insights

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 05/9/22

Santa Barbara Real Estate April 2022

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March Insights 2022

March Insights 2022

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 05/9/22

If you are thinking of selling, it's a great time to sell. Most properties are selling with multiple offers quickly.

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Reasons to Invest in Carpinteria real estate

Reasons to Invest in Carpinteria real estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 05/3/22

This small seaside city is a hot spot for real estate investment.

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Reasons People Love Santa Barbara

Reasons People Love Santa Barbara

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/30/22

Featuring the desirable lifestyle and beauty of Southern California, residents enjoy a high quality of life in this coastal town.

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The Best Activities Near Carpinteria

The Best Activities Near Carpinteria

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/30/22

Set along the dramatic Pacific coast, there is plenty to explore and experience in this delightful Southern California town.

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February 2022 #2 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

February 2022 #2 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/8/22

The absence of inventory and low interest rates have made for a seller's market the past several years, but markedly-so the pas...

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6 Santa Barbara Neighborhoods to Invest In

6 Santa Barbara Neighborhoods to Invest In

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 02/18/22

Invest in a life you love with Santa Barbara real estate in these six outstanding neighborhoods, from The Mesa to Riviera and e...

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February 2022 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

February 2022 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 02/15/22

Inventory appears to be on a treadmill. It's moving, but it's not increasing. Properties come on the market and typically pend ...

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January 2022 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

January 2022 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 01/1/22

This time of year brings us clouds and sometimes even rain. We've got rain!

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4 Different Loans for Funding an Investment Property

4 Different Loans for Funding an Investment Property

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 11/12/21

Conventional loans, private loans, home equity loans, and hard money loans are the most common ways to fund real estate investm...

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Tips for Investing in Luxury Real Estate  in 2021

Tips for Investing in Luxury Real Estate in 2021

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 10/26/21

Luxury real estate runs the gamut, from mansions to exclusive condos.

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JANUARY 2021 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

JANUARY 2021 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/16/21

2021 has started off like 2020 finished

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4 Ways COVID Has Impacted Santa Barbara Real Estate

4 Ways COVID Has Impacted Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 03/8/21

Record high prices and a move to virtual showings are just two ways the pandemic has affected real estate in the area.

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December 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

December 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 02/18/21

2020 proved to be one of the busiest and most productive years in recent memory in Santa Barbara real estate.

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November 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

November 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 12/2/20

There is no falling in real estate pricing.  The price trajectory this Fall has been all up and ascending at a rapid pace.

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October 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

October 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 10/29/20

September numbers are in. If you thought August was something to behold, wait til you see September.

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September 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

September 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 09/29/20

With the increased demand, prices for both homes and condos are certainly increasing in 2020.

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August 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

August 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 08/30/20

This is the strongest seller’s market we have been a part of. It is an incredible time to sell.

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July 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

July 2020 | Santa Barbara Real Estate

  • Kirk Hodson
  • 08/5/20

The demand for real estate in the Santa Barbara area is very high today but with a very limited supply.

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