A Guide to Homeowners/Wildfire Insurance
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Ever since the Thomas fire and debris flow back in 2017-2018 the topic
SBAOR President’s Message
Showing 114 results for
Eight Home Design Features for Pets
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors For most of us, our pets are family. We let them sleep in
How Real Estate Commissions Work
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors In order to understand how real estate commissions are paid, it’s necessary to
Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors What are ADU’s? An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller, independent residential
What is Seller Financing and How Does it Work?
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Competition in this current housing market is stiff. Low supply and high demand are
Fed’s Aggressive Rate Hike May Influence ‘Shrinking Buyer Pool’
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors The Federal Reserve unleashed another hike to its short-term benchmark rate Wednesday. The
Bridge Loans: Everything You Need to Know
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors Thinking about selling your home while planning your next move? Doing both of
What is a REALTOR®?
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors According to Webster’s Dictionary, a Realtor is defined as, “a person who acts
When It’s Time to Get an Accountant
By Bob Walsmith Jr.2022 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors When you buy a home, your taxes may get more complicated. Plus, you may