Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update

Santa Barbara Real Estate Statistical Update. The Santa Barbara real estate market is off to a strong start in 2013.   The number of Santa Barbara homes listed for sale is off -19.4% compared to this same time last year.   The general forecast for the Santa Barbara real estate market is that Santa Barbara will see a decline of homes for sale in 2013.  This is due to less distress sellers from foreclosure or short sale and Santa Barbara homeowners who decide to hold off from selling in anticipation that prices will rise.  Meanwhile, Santa Barbara has seen a dramatic increase in demand from buyers for homes for sale.  This is due to most experts who report that the housing recovery is strong and now is a great time to buy.   The Santa Barbara median housing price currently stands at $615,000.  nearly half of where it was at the height of the Santa Barbara real estate market.  Now is a great time to buy Santa Barbara real estate.  To search homes meeting your specific needs click SEARCH SANTA BARBARA HOMES FOR SALE  You can also contact Wendy Gragg at 805.453.3371 or WGragg@DistinctiveRealEstateOnline.com