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Monday, October 6, 2025

Green is the New Black

By Summer Knight

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.”

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Defend What Matters Most: A Homeowner's Wildfire Checklist

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.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

SBAOR: Weekly Newsletter

By Kasey Gilles

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!

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

August Statistics & Chart

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.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

August Top Producers

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'.

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Monday, August 25, 2025

From Summer Nights to School Days

By Summer Knight

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?

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Monday, August 4, 2025

A Win for Homeowners: SALT Deduction Increase Offers Relief for Santa Barbara Residents

By Summer Knight

If you are a homeowner in Santa Barbara, you have likely felt the impact of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions that was introduced several years ago. With high property values and corresponding property taxes, it has been easy for residents in our area to exceed that cap. As a result, many homeowners have seen higher tax bills and fewer opportunities to benefit from itemizing deductions.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

SBAOR Weekly Newsletter

By Kasey Gilles

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!

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