Thanks to our daughters, the holidays come with extra laughter, big personalities, and even bigger hearts : )
Let’s Get This
House Party Started
The holiday decorations are (mostly) packed away, but the good vibes for 2026 are definitely here! Now that the tinsel dust has settled, January feels like the perfect time to just enjoy the cozy comfort of home.
Did you make any resolutions about finally getting a dedicated craft space, or maybe just dreaming of a different view? Whatever your plans, I’m wishing you a year full of happiness, great moments, and maybe a little home improvement project or two.
Enjoy the slow pace of the new year!
Real Estate in the News
Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought A Home This Year
Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. But here’s what many recent buyers would tell you: even with all that, making a move is worth it. Life doesn’t wait for better market conditions. So, your decision shouldn’t be about trying to time the market perfectly…
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Local Happenings
January 1 – 11 | 4:30-8:30pm
ZooLights
See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy…
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January 27th
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team vs Chile
Experience world class soccer on The American Riviera® as the U.S. Women’s National Team closes out its January training camp with a historic match against Chile at UC Santa Barbara’s iconic Harder Stadium. Known as Soccer Heaven, the 17,000 seat venue will host the USWNT’s first ever international match on the Central Coast, bringing four time World Cup champions to Santa Barbara as they open their 2026 schedule in one of the most scenic settings in the country.
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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget
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Most Popular Housing Styles of 2025
The results are in. These are most searched home styles of 2025 — and we’re breaking down what makes each one so popular.
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HGTV
Pantone 2026 Color of the Year
The world’s leading color authority, Pantone, just announced that its 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. People have plenty to say about a white — any white — being the new year’s crowning color!
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FORBES
Featured Listings
Summerland
480 Ortega Ridge Rd, 93108
3 BD 3 BA 3681 SF $8,000,000
Gain a whole new perspective of close-up ocean and island views with the backdrop of the colorful Coastal Range from this extraordinary & tranquil single level Montecito haven. Perfectly positioned to capture views from sunrise to sunset from every room in the house, experience a panorama of ever-changing immutable beauty.
The front motor court presents a classic Mediterranean hacienda façade. But step through the front entry and you will appreciate a unique design by the owner’s parents, true visionaries that understood the home was merely a blank canvas to enjoy the jaw-dropping views. Huge picture windows and glass doors wrap around the home’s east, south and western exposures. Like contemporary homes, very few walls interfere with the view
University Circle
5984 Berkeley Rd, 93117
3 BD 2 BA 1382 SF $1,375,000
Concha Loma
5510 Callejon, 93013
3 BD 3 BA 1876 SF $3,500,000
Santa Ynez
2830-2750 Calzada Ave, 93460
6 BD 6 BA 6121 SF $10,750,000
Buellton
509 Farmland Dr, 93427
4 BD 3 BA 1943 SF $1,050,000
Our 2026 Housing Outlook |
Jim Callahan
DRE# 01997946
REALTOR®
M: 805.456.9147
jim(dotted)callahan(at)compass(dotted)com