Santa Barbara Real Estate

The Best Camping Spots in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Real Estate

As summer continues to give us long days and warm nights, it’s a great reason to step outdoors. In this post, we share some of the best camping spots in the Santa Barbara area for day trips, weekends, and more. Enjoy! The Best Camping Spots in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara is world-famous for its wining, dining, and reclining, but that’s just the start. Santa Barbara County boasts some of the best nature on the California coastline, and it’s not just Read more »

Santa Barbara #1 on WSJ/Realtor.com Luxury Emerging Housing Markets Index List

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California Coastal towns continue to grow in interest as buyers expand out from urban hubs like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Mansion Global’s article “Coastal California Towns Steal Top Spots on Luxury Segment of WSJ/Realtor.com Index” shows that Santa Barbara slid into the Number 1 spot. “The city of Santa Barbara not only has properties with plenty of room for work, school, entertainment and exercise, but it offers high-end shopping and dining, outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and, of course, beaches.” -Mansion Global Santa Barbara is known for Read more »

Three Days In Goleta, California

California, Goleta, Santa Barbara Real Estate

Happy Summer! We’ve been spending a lot of time lately enjoying the natural beauty of the Goodland. With its distinct laid-back, country vibe, Goleta is home to some of the area’s best surf spots (and nightlife, thanks to the students attending UC Santa Barbara!), as well as orchards, farmland and horse ranches. Here are some local insider tips to help you plan your next trip to the Goodland. And if house-hunting is on your list, give us a call! Goleta, Read more »

Expansion of Property Tax Basis Transfer Rules as a Result of Proposition 19

California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Real Estate

Santa Barbara Estate Planning and Trust Attorney April Lavigne created a Law Alert regarding the expansion of the Property Tax Basis Transfer Rules as a result of Proposition 19. The expanded basis transfer rules could help Californians save a significant amount of property taxes each year. On November 3, 2020, California voters passed the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act (Prop. 19). Among other changes, Prop. 19 expanded existing property basis transfer rules Read more »

Summerland – A Santa Barbara County Gem

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Summerland, California, is one of Santa Barbara County’s secret gems. This quaint location is a perfect spot for beachcombing, antiquing, shopping, dining and enjoying the scenery of the Pacific Coast. Whether you are a Santa Barbara local, or you are vacationing or coming to look at Santa Barbara real estate , make sure to visit Summerland, a quintessential California beach town. What to Do In Summerland When you arrive in Summerland, find a spot to park on Lillie Avenue. Enjoy a walk on this Read more »

Getting Your Santa Barbara Property Ready for Market

Santa Barbara Real Estate, Santa Barbara Realtor

November is here, and many of us are preparing for the holiday season in our new normal. We are grateful for all the good we have and want to encourage others to stay positive during these difficult times. We are especially thankful for our wonderful clients who put their faith in us for all their buying and selling needs, and we know that our success is because of you! If you are thinking of selling your Santa Barbara property during Read more »

Santa Barbara Realtor Kelly Knight Writes for Santa Barbara Lawyer Magazine

Santa Barbara Real Estate

It was such a privilege to be a contributing writer for the November 2020 edition of Santa Barbara Lawyer Magazine, the official publication of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association. My article, One of the Most Unexpected Sellers’ Markets in Santa Barbara Real Estate History, talks about how the 2020 Santa Barbara market has been unexpectedly strong, breaking several records despite the Presidential election and a global pandemic. This year will be a year to remember for many reasons. In the real estate industry, especially in the Santa Barbara real estate industry, the Read more »

One of the Most Unexpected Sellers’ Markets in Santa Barbara Real Estate History

Santa Barbara Real Estate

Normally at this time of year, the real estate market would be winding down for the upcoming holidays. Sellers typically withdraw their homes from the market in order to celebrate with family and friends, and only the most determined of buyers continue to house hunt. But this year’s real estate market has been anything but normal. Not only has the Santa Barbara market been unexpectedly strong, it has broken several records despite a Presidential election and a global pandemic. The Read more »

Introducing Knight Real Estate Group – Santa Barbara Real Estate Team

Santa Barbara Real Estate, Santa Barbara Realtor

We are proud to announce the formation of Knight Real Estate Group. You may have seen the new logo on a few marketing pieces, but now that all the paperwork is in place, I am finally able to share the news far and wide. Please take a moment to check out our new website and update my contact information to kelly@knightrealestategroup.com. Knight Real Estate Group is a boutique Santa Barbara real estate team serving our beautiful Santa Barbara neighborhoods from Goleta to Carpinteria and all locations in Read more »

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