Known for its Mediterranean climate, mountainous interior, palm tree-lined beachfront and sprawling hillside, Santa Barbara continues to charm prospective homebuyers and investors. Its diverse real estate architecture - ranging from old western details and French provincial-style cottages, to Spanish-inspired red tile roofs and English Tudor homes - reflects its rich historic and cultural heritage.

With renowned educational institutions, flourishing medical and technology-related industries, and the amenities of a major city in a serene setting, Santa Barbara - just 145km north of Los Angeles - offers an attractive alternative to LA for homebuyers seeking luxurious Southern California living. "Santa Barbara exudes the vigour and excitement of a big city with a small-town atmosphere, and we take pride in being deeply rooted in this community," says Renee Grubb, co-owner of Village Properties Realtors, the largest independent real estate brokerage in Santa Barbara. 

Since its founding in 1996, Village Properties has remained community-conscious and committed to excellence, integrity and teamwork. It has more than 180 sales agents with extensive experience in providing end-to-end real estate services, from selecting a property, negotiation and escrow process, to a successful deal. It holds offices in Santa Barbara, Montecito and Santa Ynez, and covers the surrounding communities including Carpinteria, Goleta and Hope Ranch, with prices ranging from a US$400,000 condominium to a US$40 million estate.