Carly Gribble Realtor

05/29/2026

One of the hardest parts of selling a home is knowing what’s actually worth doing before listing it.

This condo didn’t need a massive remodel.
It needed discernment.

Thoughtful improvements and a calmer, cleaner presentation that helped buyers emotionally connect to the space the moment they walked in.

By the end of the process, the condo sold before ever hitting the MLS.

With thoughtful planning and careful project management, we came in just under budget, and the return on the improvements exceeded everyone’s expectations.

This is the part of real estate I love most.

Not just selling homes — but helping people make thoughtful decisions using my background in construction and interior design, and helping a home reach its full potential before passing to the next owner.

Carly Gribble
Real Estate Professional
Village Properties
1250 Coast Village Rd. Montecito, CA
DRE 02233358

05/28/2026

✨ Local Events This Week In Santa Barbara - May 28th - June 4th

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05/28/2026

05/26/2026

✨ Santa Barbara Area Market Report – April 2026

April 2026 saw an increase in sales and a decrease in prices compared to April of last year.

Year-to-Date Stats: April 2026 vs April 2025 for South Santa Barbara County
Total Sales: ↑ 5%
Median Single-Family Home Price: ↓ 20%
Median Condo Price: ↓ 12%

Homes saw an average of 57 days on market while condos averaged 20 days on market.

Home sellers received an average of 96.37% of their list price.
Condo sellers received an average of 99.23% of their list price.

Looking at months of inventory, which tells us whether we are in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, the numbers vary by area. 6 months of inventory or more are needed to be in a buyer’s market. All areas remain in a seller’s market except Montecito. Note, however, that high end properties typically take much longer to sell so 6.34 months of inventory does not necessarily mean that buyers have the upper hand.

Santa Barbara 2.5 - Seller’s Market
Goleta 1.86 - Seller’s Market
Carpinteria 3.57 - Seller’s Market
Montecito 6.34 - Buyer’s Market
Summerland 3.69 - Seller’s Market
Hope Ranch 4 - Seller’s Market

I’m here if you would like to discuss our local market in further detail and to help you navigate the nuances with clarity and confidence.

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Carly Gribble
Village Properties
1250 Coast Village Rd. Montecito, CA
DRE 02233358

05/26/2026

Weekly Real Estate Market Update for Santa Barbara County May 17th - 24th, 2026

This Week:
48 New Listings
41 Closed
39 Pending
29 Price Changes

Last Week:
56 New Listings
40 Closed
37 Pending
21 Price Changes

*Comparison to Last Week
New listings: ↓ 8
Sales: ↑ 1
Pending Sales: ↑ 2
Price Changes: ↑ 8

New listings are down but sales, pending sales, and price changes are up this week. Our active Spring market continues.

📩 If you have any questions about our local markets I'm here as a resource.

Carly Gribble
Real Estate Professional
Village Properties
1250 Coast Village Rd. Montecito, CA
DRE 02233358

05/21/2026

✨ Local Events This Week In Santa Barbara - May 21st - 28th

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05/18/2026

Weekly Real Estate Market Update for Santa Barbara County May 10th - 17th, 2026

This Week:
56 New Listings
40 Closed
37 Pending
21 Price Changes

Last Week:
43 New Listings
36 Closed
31 Pending
24 Price Changes

*Comparison to Last Week
New listings: ↑ 13
Sales: ↑ 4
Pending Sales: ↑ 6
Price Changes: ↓ 3

New listings and sales are down slightly this week but remain within the healthy range for this time of year.

📩 If you have any questions about our local markets I'm here as a resource.

Carly Gribble
Real Estate Professional
Village Properties
1250 Coast Village Rd. Montecito, CA
DRE 02233358

05/14/2026

✨ Local Events This Week In Santa Barbara - May 14th - 21st

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05/12/2026

Multiple homes. One morning. So many good finds.

Come wander Tabor Lane, Orchard Ave., and Romero Canyon Rd. in Montecito and see what hidden treasures you discover.

Saturday, May 16th
8am – 12 noon