Carly Gribble Realtor

10/04/2026

🍂✨ Fall is when Santa Barbara slows into a golden rhythm. The light softens, the evenings stretch, and the season itself whispers: tend to yourself the way you’d tend to your home.
 
This is the time for long walks in nature under glowing skies, simmering stews that make the whole house smell like comfort, and mugs of bone broth or honey lemon water warming your hands. It’s the season for breath and balance, for curling up with books, for rituals that anchor us.
 
Just as the farmers harvest, the vines crush, and the sea brings in its bounty, fall invites us to gather what we need most: rest, connection, and time to reset.
 
So think of this as your fall maintenance checklist—only instead of gutters and rakes, it’s golden sunsets, community dinners, and nervous systems finally exhaling. 🍁
 
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08/31/2026

✨Santa Barbara Area Market Report Through July 2026

Sales are up while prices have softened, creating more opportunities for buyers as homes spend a bit more time on the market. For sellers, strategic pricing and thoughtful presentation are especially important right now, helping a home stand out and attract the right buyers.

Year-to-Date Stats: July 2026 vs July 2025 for South Santa Barbara County
Total Sales: ↑ 8%
Median Single-Family Home Price: ↓ 12%
Median Condo Price: ↓ 6%

When reviewing these statistics, remember that real estate here is hyper-local. Every Santa Barbara neighborhood—whether it’s Montecito, Carpinteria, or the Mesa—has its own personality and market trends.

I’m here to help you navigate the nuances with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Comment MR to get the full July 2026 report with neighborhood-level insights.

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

08/18/2026

Every garden deserves a secret corner with a tranquil fountain where birds come to splash and sing 🩵

08/11/2026

08/04/2026

Viva la Fiesta! 💃

5 days of incredible events all over Santa Barbara!

I hope you enjoy this 103rd year of celebrating Santa Barbara's Spanish roots!

08/03/2026

✨ Second Quarter 2026 Market Report - Through June 2026

This year’s spring selling season saw 399 closed sales, a 9% year-over-year increase, a 22% jump from Q1, and the strongest 2nd quarter for sales since 2022!

Year-to-Date Stats: June 2026 vs June 2025 for South Santa Barbara County
Total Sales: ↑ 7%
Median Single-Family Home Price: ↓ 12%
Median Condo Price: ↓ 11%

When reviewing these statistics, remember that real estate here is hyper-local. Every Santa Barbara neighborhood—whether it’s Montecito, Carpinteria, or the Mesa—has its own personality and market trends. For example, while the average median home price fell in our area this month, Carpinteria saw a 34% increase in median sales price from June of 2025.

I’m here to help you navigate the nuances with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Comment MR to get the full June 2026 report with neighborhood-level insights.

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

07/02/2026

✨ Local Events This Week In Santa Barbara - July 2nd - 9th

☀️🇺🇸✨Happy 4th of July Weekend!

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06/29/2026

✨ Santa Barbara Area Market Report – May 2026

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

Year-to-Date Stats: May 2026 vs May 2025 for South Santa Barbara County
Total Sales: ↑ 6%
Median Single-Family Home Price: ↓ 17%
Median Condo Price: ↓ 10%

Homes are spending an average of 55 days on the market, up from 52 days last month.

Sellers, on average, are receiving 96.8% of their original asking price, down from 97.6% last month.

We currently have 2.42 months of inventory, up from 2.34 in April
This indicates that we are still in a seller’s market. We would need 6 months of inventory or more to be in a buyer’s market.

Real estate is hyper-local. Every Santa Barbara neighborhood—whether it’s Montecito, Carpinteria, or the Mesa—has its own personality and market trends. I’m here to help you navigate the nuances with clarity and confidence.

🔗 Comment MR to get the full May 2026 report with neighborhood-level insights.

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