As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to look back on the past year in Santa Barbara real estate and look at what trends defined identifying and securing a home as a Santa Barbara area buyer and seller. From maneuvering competition and rising interest rates, deciphering the critical features of 2023 could provide valuable insight for buyers and sellers seeking success in navigating the local housing market in 2023. Come back next week to hear what happened in Goleta in 2023.