Melissa Johnson-Barash at Blair Properties

03/17/2026

🏠 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️

02/27/2026

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to find your Home Sweet Home your time is now!

Melissa Johnson-Barash 🦋‬
‪Local Realtor, Teacher & Artist‬
‪BRE # 01207246 🏡 ‬
‪☎️ (805) 270-3199‬

Making dreams come true one home at a Time 🏡

Serving the real estate needs of the Central Coast from Santa Ynez up to Cambria with emphasis on the Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Santa Maria & Orcutt communities.

The housing market is finally shifting in buyers' favor.

Home inventory is up, prices are down 2.4%, and mortgage rates have dropped to 5.98%, the lowest in over three years. More homes are available to choose from, prices are falling, and borrowing costs are cheaper, making spring an ideal time to buy.

02/25/2026

IT'S TRUE!!
Call me 805-270-3199 or DM for details NOW.
Up to $150,000 towards your down payment... this WILL NOT LAST!
(the last time this was available, it ran out of money in two weeks 😬)

California's Dream For All shared appreciation loan program is now accepting applications to help first-time homebuyers. The program provides up to 20% down payment assistance or closing costs (capped at $150,000).

02/19/2026

THE 30-YEAR FIXED RATE DROPS TO 6.01%
For reference, according to Freddie Mac the average 30 year-fixed rate mortgage during the past 53 years is 7.73%.

Melissa Johnson-Barash 🦋
Local Realtor, Teacher & Artist
BRE # 01207246 🏡
☎️ (805) 270-3199
Love where you live ❤️

Serving the Central Coast from Santa Ynez up to Cambria with emphasis on the Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Santa Maria & Orcutt communities.

01/15/2026

Mortgage rates fell to 6.06%, their lowest level in more than three years, after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-backed securities buyback plan aimed at boosting housing affordability.

The average 30-year fixed rate dropped from 6.16% last week and is well below the 7.04% average at this time last year. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist says the decline has already sparked a jump in purchase and refinance activity, signaling a stronger spring housing market ahead.

Realtor.com

12/29/2025

THE 30-YEAR FIXED RATE DROPS TO 6.18%
For reference, according to Freddie Mac the average 30 year-fixed rate mortgage during the past 53 years is 7.73%.

Melissa Johnson-Barash 🦋
Local Realtor, Teacher & Artist
BRE # 01207246 🏡
☎️ (805) 270-3199
Love where you live ❤️



Serving the Central Coast from Santa Ynez up to Cambria with emphasis on the Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Santa Maria & Orcutt communities.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎅🏼
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always.

12/21/2025

🎄 ☕️ First we drink the coffee, then we do the things ⛄️🎅🏼

Melissa Johnson-Barash 🦋
Local Teacher, Artist and Realtor
BRE # 01207246 🏡
☎️ (805) 270-3199

12/19/2025

🎄 🎅🏼

12/18/2025

The annual inflation rate fell unexpectedly last month, easing pressure on cost-weary consumers and paving the way for lower mortgage rates.

12/15/2025

🏡 Real Estate Humor 😂

12/14/2025

🏠 Love what you do ❤️

‪Melissa Johnson-Barash 🦋‬
‪Local Realtor, Teacher & Artist‬
‪BRE # 01207246 🏡 ‬
‪☎️ (805) 270-3199‬

Making dreams come true one home at a Time.

Serving the real estate needs of the Central Coast from Santa Ynez up to Cambria with emphasis on the Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Santa Maria & Orcutt communities.

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