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Montecito Housing Inventory Shortage

July 28, 2021

How Does it Impact Selling Your Home in Montecito?

Mortgage Interest Rates Will Rise

July 21, 2021

What Should You Do First?

Not A Typical Montecito Summer Market

July 14, 2021

The Montecito Real Estate Market is Still Changing

Santa Barbara Housing Bubble?

July 7, 2021

Experts Say No, We're Not in a Bubble

Montecito Real Estate-Appraisal Gaps

June 30, 2021

What to Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Making An Offer on Santa Barbara Real Estate

June 23, 2021

5 Things Homebuyers Need to Know

Housing Inventory May Rise Soon

June 16, 2021

Hope is on the Horizon

Should You Sell Your Second Home?

June 8, 2021

It Might Be Time to Cash In!

Utilities

June 5, 2021

What's Motivating People To Move?

June 3, 2021

Your Home Might Have What A Buyer Wants

Priorities For Selling Your House

May 26, 2021

3 Things To Focus On When Selling Your Home

Santa Barbara Housing Inventory

May 19, 2021

Your Home Could be An Oasis in the Santa Barbara Housing Inventory Desert

Why Sell Your Santa Barbara Home Now?

May 12, 2021

Check Out This Eye-Opening Info

4 Incentives For Montecito Homeowners to Sell Now

May 5, 2021

There is no time like the present!

4 Tips To Maximize The Sale Of Your Santa Barbara Home

April 28, 2021

How To Sell For Top Dollar

Planning to Move?

April 22, 2021

You Can Still Secure A Low Mortgage Rate

7 Key Trends Expected To Shape Real Estate in 2021

April 20, 2021

Here are seven of the key trends that are expected to shape real estate in 2021.

Homeownership in Santa Barbara

April 14, 2021

There are Plenty of Financial Benefits

Don't Sell On Your Own

April 9, 2021

Even in a Seller's Market, It Could Cost You

Santa Barbara Real Estate Buyer & Seller Perks

March 31, 2021

What Opportunities Exist For Both Buyers & Sellers Today?

A New Way To Price Your Home

March 24, 2021

The Santa Barbara Real Estate Market is Changing. Your Pricing Strategy Needs To As Well.

The #1 Benefit To Homeownership

March 17, 2021

Santa Barbara & Montecito Homeowners are Sitting on Gold Mines

Should 3% Mortgage Rates Upset You?

March 11, 2021

Whether You're Buying or Selling, Mortgage Rates Matter

Is It A Good Time To Sell My House?

March 4, 2021

Santa Barbara Homeowners Are Asking This Question More Often In 2021,

Why Staging A Home Matters

February 24, 2021

It's More Than Just Furniture

Santa Barbara Real Estate: The Week in Review

Maureen Mcdermut | January 23, 2021

The Week in Review

Selling Your Santa Barbara Home

Maureen McDermut | January 21, 2021

Why right now might be the best time!

Get to know Maureen and Her work

Maureen Mcdermut & Associates | December 18, 2020

Selling the Santa Barbara and Montecito Lifestyle.

Is Buying A Home Right Now A Mistake?

Maureen McDermut | July 9, 2020

There are more factors that go into this big life decision.

19 Summer Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

Maureen McDermut | June 25, 2020

Your home is one of your biggest assets and like most investments.

12 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Ties

Maureen McDermut | June 11, 2020

Here’s a list of gifts dad will actually love to receive.

Why we ❤ State Street!

Maureen McDermut | May 13, 2020

There is an amazing diversity of shopping choices.

The Hidden Costs Of Selling Your Home The Silicon Valley Way

Maureen McDermut | April 22, 2020

It doesn’t always work out and has some serious hidden costs.

Top 5 Places to Spend Easter in Santa Barbara

Maureen McDermut | April 15, 2020

Have your Easter basket ready and do some hunting.

Montecito Restaurants Take Away Hours

Maureen McDermut | April 7, 2020

We want to show our local restaurants our support.

The 5 Most Instagrammable Places in Santa Barbara

Maureen McDermut | April 7, 2020

The best place to give your favorite spots in town some love.

Savvy Spring Cleaning Tips

Maureen McDermut | April 1, 2020

A few tips and tricks to get the most out of your spring cleaning.

Real Estate Round Table - How To Adjust During Covid 19

Maureen McDermut | March 30, 2020

The real estate market is still buzzing online.

Is Selling Your Home Right Now A Mistake?

Maureen McDermut | March 26, 2020

It’s time to make a big decision, go with your gut feeling.

COVID Update

Maureen McDermut | March 22, 2020

If you need someone to shop for you, let me know!

5 Homes With Beautiful Kitchens

Maureen McDermut | March 20, 2020

The kitchen can be the room that makes the biggest impact.

Should You Love It or List It?

Maureen McDermut | March 13, 2020

The decision to sell your home isn’t simple.

Santa Barbara March 2019 Events Calendar

Maureen McDermut | February 27, 2020

Plan your month with our March 2019 events calendar.

5 Tips for Your Spring Cleaning

Maureen McDermut | February 26, 2020

The urge to be out and about is irresistible.

5 Tips for Downsizing and Decluttering

Maureen McDermut | February 18, 2020

Spark a new joy in your life by clearing out the clutter.

5 Hottest Paint Colors of 2019

Maureen McDermut | February 11, 2020

Interior designers await the roll out of new color palettes.

How Buying A Home Increases Your Wealth

Maureen McDermut | January 29, 2020

There are many great perks that come with owning a home.

Home Staging 101

Maureen McDermut | January 6, 2020

Staging can actually speed up the sale of your property.

Pros & Cons of Listing Your Home in the "Winter"

Maureen McDermut | December 16, 2019

Winter can be a great time to sell your home.

The Best Places To See The Holiday Lights in North America

Maureen McDermut | December 3, 2019

Experience the magic of nearly 600 illuminated displays.