““By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” - Helen Hunt Jackson
”Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!”
REAL ESTATE in the NEWS
Foreign Buyers Spent $20 Billion Less on U.S. Real Estate
Travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus kept many foreign would-be buyers out of the U.S. last year - and that kept billions of their dollars out of the housing market. Home purchases by international buyers and recent immigrants plummeted 33% from the previous year, according to a recent National Association of Realtors® report. International purchasers spent roughly $54.4 billion on U.S. real estate -down considerably from about $74 billion a year earlier. But that doesn’t appear to have hurt the housing market overall.
LOCAL EVENTS
California Wine Festival
When: September 24-25, 2021
Where: Chase Palm Park
"Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oils and more while live music keeps things super cool." See more here.
20th Annual Open Studios Tour
When: September 3-6, 2021
Where: The Community Arts Workshop
"Santa Barbara Studio Artists proudly announce their 20th Annual Open Studios Tour, featuring the works of 28 studio artists, along with exclusive access to the artists in their studios." See more here.
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
What, Exactly, Is Being Disrupted In The Real Estate Community Right Now?
In this most extraordinary of real estate environments, where according to both the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times, U.S. residential real estate prices have grown in some cities by roughly 25% in one year alone, it can be challenging to even summarize the collective disruptive technologies bursting forth in the real estate community.
Building a Home? Here Are 7 Industry Changes You Should Know for 2021
Homebuilders face unique challenges as demand for new construction grows sky-high amid material shortages, lifestyle changes, and record low interest rates. See how the home-building industry is adapting as we edge into a post-pandemic world.
How Much Value Does a Pool Really Add to Your Home?
A pool can be a fun, attractive addition to a house and usually increases its value. But are the costs of installing and maintaining a pool worth it? Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge.
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