Closer Than You Think

Montecito and Santa Barbara have a global reputation. Oceanfront estates. Renowned resorts and clubs. An extraordinary climate. It's easy to understand why this remarkable stretch of coastline captures attention from around the world.

But when it comes to who actually buys here, the answer may surprise you.

Despite a weaker U.S. dollar, international purchases of U.S. homes have fallen to their second-lowest level in more than a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Montecito attracts worldwide attention, but most of the buyers still come from North America.

Los Angeles. The Bay Area. Arizona. Colorado. Texas. Florida. The Midwest. New York. Seattle. And when our buyers are international, they're most often our neighbors in Canada.

Global reach matters. But more often than not, the next buyer is closer than you think.

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July 26th – August 1st

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Giddy Up!

Polo Season Is Back on the Pacific Coast

Few traditions say "Santa Barbara summer" quite like an afternoon at the Santa Barbara Polo Club. Championship polo, mountain views, divot stomping, and golden-hour matches make it one of the season's most memorable outings.

Fridays at 4:00 p.m. & Sundays at 3:30 p.m. through August 30.

See you there!

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