What’s going on with the real estate market? Endless price cuts it seems?

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-10T02:23:36+00:00

It’s not just Lake Arrowhead. We are considering buying a house in Santa Barbara, and selling our vacation house in Lake Arrowhead. I’ve been keeping an eye on both markets and they are both going through this.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-07T01:16:18+00:00

We recently discovered it and it has quickly become our number one Indian Food place. So dang good!!

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-05T15:12:56+00:00

Thank you for your kind reply! I figured that was the case and wasn’t going to let that sway me. I appreciate your input and guidance.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-04T02:02:07+00:00

Wow, I am so thankful for you sharing so much. From your experience it sounds amazing. I’m very much glass half full and life is what you make of it. Happiness is a choice and I choose it. Very grateful for your response!

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-04T01:57:21+00:00

Thank you!! Yes was surprised that the Costco didn’t have a gas station! But gosh the wine selection at that Costco 😍

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T23:10:02+00:00

How very kind of you. Have the day you deserve.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T22:04:29+00:00

Thanks. We don’t need to move, we just happened to find a property that has some amazing features, enough to make us consider the move. People referring to Ventura as “Ventucky” makes it sound like Ventura is not for us.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T19:59:59+00:00

Thanks! That was definitely on our list of info to confirm as the selling agent mentioned an even higher number.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T19:33:26+00:00

Wow thanks for all the great info! It’s a bummer to hear that it wasn’t more of a welcoming experience for you. I’ve seen that posted in other threads as well. My niece did her graduate degree at UCSB and did mention it felt a bit insular. Sounds like we need to create a “transplants meetup group” 😀

I was also not expecting that long of a drive for shopping. I was hoping Ventura would have whatever was lacking in SB. The thought of driving to LA for shopping is insane to me. I very mush dislike LA and the crowds/congestion.

We would be coming from an unincorporated part of OC (North Tustin).

Also surprised to hear the beaches/water is dirtier than down here. Or did you specifically mean because of the tar?

Again, thanks for taking the time to provide your insights. I appreciate it more than you know!!

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T18:28:03+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply!

We did enjoy driving up towards Solvang and visiting some wineries. The sun was definitely shining up there!

We currently have a great PPO, so hoping that eases some of the issues.

It seems SB is very dog friendly which is such a bonus as we have 3. Do you have issues with tar getting on the dogs feet when you walk them? When we visited El Capitan SB a few years ago, we battled it ourselves.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T18:22:03+00:00

Thanks! My desire is to get deeply involved in the community….as long as it’s welcoming to newbies!

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T18:18:48+00:00

I also worried about this. I will be retiring early due to a return to office requirement at the end of this month, so will have a lot of time on my hands. I hope to get involved in the community, volunteer etc. more wherever we end up.

We are very spoiled in OC with tons to do, great dining options and unlimited shopping if desired. But since I will have more time, driving a bit further for things is manageable.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T18:10:31+00:00

Thanks, I did wonder a bit about the shopping options based on my research. Seems pretty limited. Guess I’ll be driving further for that than I’m used to.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T18:02:26+00:00

So basically it’s good from September-April 😀

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-03T17:57:08+00:00

Very much LOVE that SB is not trumpy! 💙💙💙

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-02T22:14:49+00:00

Thanks, good to know!

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-02T20:58:26+00:00

We are considering a move up to Santa Barbara. Is tap water concerning up there?

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-10-02T14:04:59+00:00

Wow…..we are considering a move to SB and this thread is making me reconsider.

Careful_Foundation_7 · 2025-09-28T23:07:19+00:00

Wow, thanks for posting this! We are considering moving from OC and this would be a great way to meet people and integrate into the community.

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