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Selling your home and wondering why, despite lots of showings, there haven’t been any offers? The reason could be that outdated features may be stopping you from selling yo...

Imagine living in a missile silo located in New York’s Adirondack State Park, or at the top pyramid of the Smith Tower, once the tallest building in Seattle. Buying unique ...

If you’re a potential home buyer or investor, you may have seen the phrase “turnkey home” in the MLS listings. But, what does this term really mean? It can sometimes be con...

We get it. Just-right sizing sure sounds a lot like downsizing, but it’s not. Quite simply, it’s about finding a property that is the best fit and the right size for your ...

"The desire to own a home has never really gone away."

Since she was a young girl, Maureen McDermut knew she wanted to be in the real estate industry. After starting off on the commercial side in Los Angeles, McDermot made the ...

If you’re a homeowner, your house is likely to be one of your biggest assets. As such, there might come a time when you decide to put it on the market for a large lump sum ...

The American Dream used to include a house with a white picket fence. And then, at some point, expectations grew larger and more grandiose (perhaps coinciding with Dallas, ...

Buying a house is as much a lifestyle decision as a financial one. Take some time to narrow down the type of house and location you want to live in, as well as any other “m...

Take a look at the seven housing markets with the biggest spread between home prices and properties' true values. Home prices don’t always align with a property’s actual va...

Blue sky and the majestic Pacific provide a mesmerizing backdrop for this enchanting single-level Spanish-inspired adobe home and freestanding guesthouse, which are perched...

The California region where you can have views of the Pacific Ocean on one side, and Santa Ynez mountains on the other

You’ve worked hard to get your home to market, and you’re finally reaping the reward of all that effort. But instead of just a single, great offer, you’ve got several to ch...

Not that long ago, the housing market was on fire. “Prices for homes were at astronomical highs just two years ago, brought on by serious demand from buyers and historicall...

Experts are citing “positive signs” for homeowners following the news that the Federal Reserve is pausing its hikes to interest rates. The central bank has raised rates m...

If you’re a homeowner, your house is likely to be one of your biggest assets. As such, there might come a time when you decide to put it on the market for a large lump sum ...

State Farm sent a shockwave through California last week when it announced it would no longer write homeowner’s insurance policies in the state. The company pointed to incr...

Sometimes home buyers will be tempted to waive home inspections, either to make their bid stand out in a competitive housing market or simply to avoid the extra time and ex...

In March 2023, 27% of homebuyers paid entirely with cash, according to the National Association of Realtors. This is a notable increase from right before the COVID-19 pande...

Investing isn’t only about money, it’s also about your time and the possible sweat equity you might have to put into the property. To help you understand what you’re gettin...

If you're shopping for a new home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to the latest mortgage news and information. A mortgage is a loan that lets you borrow agains...

This year’s housing market has been notably different from those in the recent past. Gone are the record-low mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and constant bidding wars m...

You’re preparing to make a real estate move in the next few months, but you’re not sure what to expect. Whether you’re planning to buy a home, sell a home or both, you’re h...

Whether you're looking to buy a home, or you just enjoy perusing photos of aspirational residences, there's something to be said for the ease of online real estate listings...

Mortgage rates have skyrocketed over the last year and a half, climbing from under 3% in late 2021 to well above 6% today. For most consumers, that jump has them steering c...

If you’re expecting a crash to make housing affordable, think again. Home values tend to rise over time, which is good news once you’ve bought a place. And while there is n...

Lenders have tightened criteria to access home equity loans, find out what experts are telling homeowners to consider

Digital curb appeal is a new variable in the curb appeal equation for home sellers and home buyers. Not only does your home need to shine like a diamond when potential buye...

So how do you survive a shifting real estate market? Any experienced agent will tell you rock-solid customer service is the best way to navigate any market shift. But what ...

The right shade for your office really comes down to how you want to feel when you’re working, says Maureen McDermut, a Montecito, California-based real estate agent with S...

Congratulations Maureen McDermut on being recognized as one of 2023 Los Angeles Magazine's Real Estate All-Stars.

Enhancing the energy efficiency of your home has two big advantages: It’ll make your place more eco-friendly and help you save money. A home with reduced energy usage will ...

Maureen McDermut is a Realtor in Santa Barbara and Montecito, California, where she has helped many clients sell historic homes that are big on charm, but not so much on en...

2022 was a year of upheaval in real estate. What’s on tap for 2023? Sotheby's International Realty home realtor Maureen McDermut says “2023 will be a year of returning to n...

A tough year for homebuyers: “2022 was a hard year for owners and buyers for a few different reasons,” said Sotheby's International realtor Maureen McDermut. “The main reas...

Featured in the SF Gate, Maureen McDermut discusses the current housing market and mortgage rates. since reaching a 20-year high in October rates have begun to come down sl...

A Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara, a grand 1933 home in the Hollywood Hills and a Mediterranean-style house in Long Beach.

Congratulations Maureen McDermut on being recognized as one of the top ranked real estate professional in the state of California!

This California home with six bedrooms dates to the 1930s and includes a tower offering ocean and mountain views. The roughly seven-acre property also has a guesthouse and ...

After years of tight supply and rising prices, luxury buyers find more options in secondary markets outside major hubs

It never hurts to look...

King George III is perhaps most famous for losing Britain’s trans-Atlantic colonies in the Revolutionary War. And the monarch’s shaky mental health was examined in the Osca...

Historic homes with a lot of character—and a story behind them—can be a rarity. If you’re someone who prefers to live in these storied walls over shiny new builds, we’d rec...

A more than century-old, iconic home in Montecito, California, that was once home to singer, actress and activist Lena Horne, has come onto the market for $8.5 million. Kn...

In recent years, the Southern California coastal enclave of Montecito has derived its fame from its many celebrity residents. Rob Lowe. Oprah. Meghan and Harry.

The tony beach town has seen an influx of young families moving from big cities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Large, landscaped outdoor spaces have become a top priority during coronavirus.

Nowhere has the COVID pandemic been as paradoxically good for the real estate market, perhaps, as California’s patrician seaside community of Montecito, where TV writer-pro...

A primary or vacation home just steps from the fairways is a dream come true for the avid golfer. In locations from the Hamptons to prestigious Pebble Beach—with the distin...

Montecito is an enclave popular with the rich and famous that sits on the Southern California coast south of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The small, scenic community is a refu...