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If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage, you may have noticed the sudden wave of calls and emails from lenders you never contacted. That happens because credit bureaus have been allowed to sell your information as soon as a lender checks your credit. Those are called “trigger leads.”

Ranking Report By Members Listing or Selling Members Status: Sold Search Parameters: Property types Res, Res Inc, Land, Comm/Ofc; Status of 'Closed'; District of '05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND', '10 - MONTECITO', '15 - SB/EAST OF STATE', '20 - SB/WEST OF STATE', '25 - HOPE RANCH', '30 - SB/GOL SOUTH', '35 - SB/GOL NORTH'; Primary Listing of 'Yes'.

Our statistics and market review are kindly compiled by other parties, and will be uploaded at the end of the following month. Please note the Market Review is now a quarterly update.

I recently came across an article in REALTOR® Magazine that really caught my eye. It was all about how showcasing energy efficiency is becoming a bigger priority when selling homes. That got me thinking about what that means here in Santa Barbara, where our climate and environment put a very local spin on “green living.”

Applications are now open for the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® 2026 Beneficiary Organization!

Living in California means enjoying breathtaking landscapes, but it also comes with the reality of wildfire risk. With over four million properties across the state facing moderate to high exposure, preparation is essential for protecting your home and peace of mind.

Each week, we bring you the latest on educational opportunities, important alerts, Lunch & Learn topics, our popular Breakfast at the Beach, message from the President, and a spotlight on our amazing affiliates. Don’t miss a beat; everything you need to stay informed and involved is right here!

Our statistics and market review are kindly compiled by other parties, and will be uploaded at the end of the following month. Please note the Market Review is now a quarterly update.

Ranking Report By Members Listing or Selling Members Status: Sold Search Parameters: Property types Res, Res Inc, Land, Comm/Ofc; Status of 'Closed'; District of '05 - CARPINTERIA-SUMMERLAND', '10 - MONTECITO', '15 - SB/EAST OF STATE', '20 - SB/WEST OF STATE', '25 - HOPE RANCH', '30 - SB/GOL SOUTH', '35 - SB/GOL NORTH'; Primary Listing of 'Yes'.

Another summer has come and gone, and just like that, school is back in session. My family wrapped up our summer with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure traveling through Africa for a few weeks. It was incredible, and I enjoyed every minute of it! I’d love to know, what did you do this summer? Did you travel, hit the beaches, or just enjoy a slower pace at home?