Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We’re not there yet

Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, “Are we really in a buyer’s market?” Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Araceli Espinoza on real estate investing

Coach Melanie Klein looks at the inspiring story of Araceli Espinoza, who is building financial freedom through international real estate investment. Continue reading

How 2 Gen Z entrepreneurs are streamlining inefficient permits

Coach Melanie Klein looks at how these two young California business owners are simplifying the convoluted process of pre-construction permitting. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Make ongoing learning a priority

Find out how Georgia Realtor Liza DiMarco’s experience in multiple markets gives her an “overwhelming” advantage when it comes to helping clients relocate. Continue reading

Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet’s Montecito home

Four years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home’s title in hand. Continue reading

Buy this pretty, pretty pretty good home once owned by Larry David

Coincidentally timed as “Curb Your Enthusiasm” launches into its final season this weekend, the architecturally significant home was built in Montecito, California, in 1929 by George Washington Smith Continue reading

Pacaso shares now available for luxury home in Santa Barbara

Pacaso acquires luxury second homes under an LLC, then sells that LLC in shares, using an in-house developed app to coordinate usage, order maintenance when needed and generally oversee aspects of ownership. Continue reading

Redfin Direct expands to biggest market yet: California

As of Tuesday, Redfin Direct is now available in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, the Inland Empire and most of Redfin’s other California markets. Continue reading