[kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNMxIqrFTDw&t=171s” width=”600″ height=”400″ maxwidth=”1200″ autoplay=”true”] Ruth Ann Bowe, Broker Associate at Village Properties Santa Barbara guest stars on Mortgage Matters radio show on Guy Rivera KZSB 1290. This edition features a lively discussion of the Santa Barbara real estate market, trends Ruth Ann and Guy have been seeing, as well as exciting upcoming…
Real Estate is DEFINITELY a team sport… Having knowledgeable teammates help with each facet of any real estate transaction is critical to its success. Austin Lampson of OnQ Financial is someone who really knows her stuff, and we are honored to feature her in this Guest Spotlight and offer her considerable knowledge to interpret the…
Whenever I hear someone is paying a small fortune in rent – an everyday occurrence in this town – it strikes me how many people don’t realize how easy and affordable it can be to buy a home. The discussion of renting vs. buying is all too often shut down before exploring all available options…
WOW! Second units allowed on Single Family residences!! Yep! It’s a STATE law that is now allowing single family homes to have secondary units (also referred to as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or in-law/granny suites). The secondary unit can be up to 50% of the home size (up to a max of 1,200 sq ft)! There…
Crafty and Scary! Scams in the Real Estate Industry It’s been years since I’ve heard about someone impersonating someone else in order to sell a property. My sister was falsely accused of that once, because someone had tried to change ownership to a similar but slightly different name. Fortunately, they got it worked out! I’m…
3 Reasons Your Real Estate Agent WANTS You to Bother Them Real estate agents hear this all the time… “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…” …after it is too late. There are times when you might feel like you shouldn’t “bother” the…
Stay in the Know! Six new Real Estate Laws: California law now requires that water conserving plumbing fixtures be installed by the end of 2017 for single family homes built before 1994. For other properties, it must be done by 2019. Nationwide, condo associations minimum owner occupancy rate was reduced to 35% from 50% for…
Buy Now or Wait a Year? Buy now or wait a year? That’s a common question to Realtors, so let’s take a look at the difference. The primary reason people think it is best to wait is to save additional funds for their down payment. A good down payment is a great idea, but how…
Check out Ruth Ann Bowe, Realtor at Keller Williams Santa Barbara on Guy Rivera’s KZSB 1290 radio show, Mortgage Minute. This edition featured a lively discussion of the Santa Barbara real estate market. Also, what qualities the key players in any transaction must have to successfully guide your home buying/selling experience. With decades of…
Ever curious about those big boats sitting serenely in the harbor? The cruise ships which frequent the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront bring fresh, friendly faces. They also bring other benefits to the local economy. Check out this video to featuring Ruth Ann Bowe, Realtor and Ambassador to SB, and Dominique Samario, Public…
