# Crawford Speier > Crawford Speier Group is a two-agent real estate team in Santa Barbara County (Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez Valley). Operating under Village Properties, they provide buyer and seller representation with boutique service and brokerage reach. Santa Barbara-focused, neighborhood expertise, luxury + mid-market listings, content-driven marketing, boutique high-touch service, Village Properties affiliation, proven transaction track record ## Agent Bios - [Crawford Speier Santa Barbara Real Estate Agent Bio](https://csgroupsb.com/agent/crawford-speier-group): Agent profile page for Crawford Speier Group in Santa Barbara with contact information and a featured property listing. - [Kim Crawford Santa Barbara Realtor | Luxury Profile](https://csgroupsb.com/agent/kim-crawford): Profile of Kim Crawford, a Santa Barbara Realtor with Crawford Speier Group. - [Angel Speier, Santa Barbara Realtor | View Profile](https://csgroupsb.com/agent/angel-speier): Profile of Santa Barbara real estate agent Angel Speier with Crawford Speier Group and her background, accolades, and community involvement. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Explore Montecito Real Estate - Luxury Living Awaits](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/montecito): Montecito real estate neighborhood profile highlighting luxury homes, local amenities, census stats, and current listings near Santa Barbara. - [Hope Ranch Santa Barbara - Discover Luxury Living](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/hope-ranch): Neighborhood directory page for Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, highlighting luxury estates, amenities, demographics, schools, and current listings. - [Santa Ynez, CA Neighborhood Guide | Crawford Speier](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/santa-ynez): Neighborhood profile for Santa Ynez, CA, highlighting valley scenery, wineries, local demographics, schools, and nearby listings. - [Carpinteria, CA Real Estate | Explore Luxury Homes](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/carpinteria): Carpinteria, CA neighborhood page covering coastal lifestyle highlights, demographics, and homes for sale. - [Santa Barbara Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/santa-barbara): Santa Barbara neighborhood profile with lifestyle overview, local statistics, amenities, and current property listings. - [Goleta, CA Neighborhood Guide - Discover Your Dream Home](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods/goleta): Goleta, CA neighborhood guide with coastal lifestyle notes, local demographics, nearby amenities, schools, and property listings. ## Featured Properties - [3831 Sunset Road](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/3831-sunset-road-santa-barbara-ca-93110-20250916133804722172000000): MLS listing for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home at 3831 Sunset Road, Santa Barbara, CA. - [Portfolio | Crawford Speier Group | Santa Barbara Real Estate](https://csgroupsb.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential properties in Santa Barbara and Montecito, showing listings and sale prices. - [7 E Arrellaga Street](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/7-e-arrellaga-street-santa-barbara-ca-93101-20250108210933451474000000): Listing for Los Nidos penthouse condo at 7 E Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, 3,282 sqft, 3 beds. - [805 Soledad Avenue](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/805-soledad-avenue-santa-barbara-ca-93103-20240419173925462373000000): Remodeled 1926 single-story Spanish home at 805 Soledad Avenue, Lower Riviera Santa Barbara; 2 beds, 1 bath. - [840 Woodland Drive](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/840-woodland-drive-montecito-ca-93108-20240404103433174666000000): Property listing for a 4-bed, 3-bath single-level Montecito home in Eucalyptus Hill with pool, spa. - [917 Diamond Crest Court](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/917-diamond-crest-court-santa-barbara-ca-93110-23-3180): Sold 2-bed, 2-bath condo at 917 Diamond Crest Court in Santa Barbara's Diamond Crest gated community. - [851 Cieneguitas Road](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/851-cieneguitas-road-santa-barbara-ca-93110-21-3280): Property listing for a sold 2-bed, 2-bath townhouse at 851 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara, CA. - [913 Diamond Crest](https://csgroupsb.com/properties/913-diamond-crest-santa-barbara-ca-93110-21-4046): Sold 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner townhome in Diamond Crest gated community near More Mesa Beach, Santa Barbara. ## Tools - [Free Home Valuation in Santa Barbara | Crawford Speier](https://csgroupsb.com/home-valuation): Santa Barbara home valuation landing page offering a free property valuation request. ## Featured Blog Posts - [MARKET REPORT - DECEMBER YTD 2023](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-december-ytd-2023): A Santa Barbara market report post highlighting December YTD 2023 statistics. - [Carpinteria Condos & Townhomes for First-Time Buyers](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/carpinteria-condos-and-townhomes-for-first-time-buyers): Guide to Carpinteria condos and townhomes for first-time buyers, covering prices, HOA dues, coastal risk, and financing options. - [Santa Barbara Mission](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/santa-barbara-mission): Crawford Speier Group's Santa Barbara Mission page is a templated blog listing with related posts and contact information. - [Santa Barbara Oceanfront Living: Is It Right for You?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/santa-barbara-oceanfront-living-everyday-life-on-the-coast): A guide to Santa Barbara oceanfront living, covering beach access, walkability, harbor life, housing, and practical coastal considerations. - [Hope Ranch Lifestyle Guide: Beach, Horses & Trails](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/hope-ranch-lifestyle-beach-horses-and-hidden-trails): A Santa Barbara blog post explains Hope Ranch's private beach access, equestrian trails, HOA rules, and estate-style rural-coastal living. - [Carpinteria Weekend Guide: Explore Local Living](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/a-relaxed-weekend-guide-to-carpinteria-living): A Carpinteria real-estate guide maps a relaxed weekend around beaches, Linden Avenue, trails, and walkable neighborhoods. - [10 Winter Home Tasks You'll Be Glad You Didn't Skip](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/10-winter-home-tasks-youll-be-glad-you-didnt-skip): A Santa Barbara real estate blog lists ten winter home maintenance tasks, from HVAC checks to organizing documents. - [Buying Land & Ranch Property in Santa Ynez | Key Tips](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/buying-land-or-ranch-property-in-santa-ynez): A Santa Ynez guide on buying rural land or ranch property, emphasizing zoning, water, septic, access, and county rules. - [2023 Half Year Market Update | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/2023-half-year-market-update): Blog post offering a half-year real estate market update. - [Market Update - Real Estate | OCTOBER 2023](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-october-2023): Santa Barbara real estate market report page for October 2023. - [Match Maker! | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/match-maker): A Santa Barbara real-estate blog post describes an exclusive list for pairing homeowners with their next home. - [Hope Ranch Real Estate Market Trends for Buyers & Sellers](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/hope-ranch-market-trends-for-buyers-and-sellers): A Hope Ranch real estate market update for buyers and sellers, comparing pricing, inventory, and nearby Santa Barbara-area markets. - [2023 End of Year Market Update - Santa Barbara](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/2023-end-of-year-market-update): A Crawford Speier Group blog post titled '2023 End of Year Market Update' appears without visible article text. - [Market Report - November 2023 | CRAWFORD SPEIER GROUP](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-november-2023): A Santa Barbara real estate market update noting strong cash sales, fewer transactions, and higher sale prices. - [Will Mortgage Rates Drop?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/q1-santa-barbara-real-estate-overview): Santa Barbara blog argues mortgage rates should be weighed against long-term goals, not headlines or hopes for a return to 3% loans. - [Santa Barbara Neighborhoods to Move for School Attendance?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/5-great-neighborhoods-to-move-for-school-attendance): A Santa Barbara blog highlights five family-friendly neighborhoods with highly rated schools and lifestyle appeal. - [Santa Barbara Price Per Square Foot: When It Truly Counts](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/price-per-sq-ft-in-santa-barbara-when-it-matters): Santa Barbara blog guide explains when price per square foot helps, when it misleads, and how to adjust for views, lots, and condition. - [2025 End of Year Market Report Santa Barbara Real Estate](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/2025-end-of-year-market-report): Crawford Speier Group's Santa Barbara market report reviews 2025 pricing, inventory, and 2026 negotiation and insurance outlook. - [Lake Los Carneros Goleta: Neighborhood Spotlight | Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/lake-los-carneros): Goleta neighborhood guide to Lake Los Carneros, Stow House, LLC Pool, and Stow Grove Park. - [September 2023 Real Estate Insights - Discover Market Trends](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-september-2023): A Santa Barbara real estate blog listing for a market report post. - [January 2022 - Market Update | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/january-2022-market-update): A brief real estate market update weighs California sales, prices, and interest-rate expectations for 2022. - [2022 End of Year Market Report | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/2022-end-of-year-market-report): South Santa Barbara County market report reviews 2022 sales, inventory, and a 2023 outlook for local homes and PUDs. - [Downtown Santa Barbara Living: Your Car-Free Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/living-car-free-in-downtown-santa-barbara): A Santa Barbara real-estate guide to car-free downtown living, covering walkability, transit, biking, housing, and everyday errands. - [Walkable Carpinteria Neighborhoods: Local Buyer's Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/a-locals-guide-to-walkable-carpinteria-living): Guide to Carpinteria's most walkable pockets, from Linden Avenue and the beach to the Bluffs and everyday convenience streets. - [Santa Ynez Wine Country Living: What to Expect Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/dreaming-of-wine-country-living-in-santa-ynez): A Santa Ynez Valley guide to wine country living, ranch culture, and the valley towns that shape everyday life. - [Goleta vs Santa Barbara Housing: Costs, Commute, Schools](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/goleta-or-santa-barbara-choosing-the-right-fit): Real estate guide comparing Goleta and Santa Barbara housing costs, commute, schools, neighborhoods, and lifestyle. - [Carpinteria Buyer Closing Costs Explained in Detail](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/closing-costs-for-carpinteria-buyers-explained): A Carpinteria real estate guide explains typical buyer closing costs, escrow timelines, and ways to reduce cash to close. - [La Mujeres Makers Market: Interview with Lili Muoz](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/la-mujeres-makers-market): Blog listing for an article about La Mujeres Makers Market with Lili Muoz. - [Brighten Solar Co. Interview: Solar in Santa Barbara](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/brighten-solar-co-interview): Crawford Speier Group blog listing for a Brighten Solar Co. interview on solar in Santa Barbara. - [Selling a Luxury Home in Montecito 93108 | Seller Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/preparing-your-montecito-home-for-luxury-buyers): Guide to preparing a Montecito luxury home for sale, emphasizing inspections, documentation, staging, media, and privacy-aware marketing. - [Market Report - July 2023 | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-july-2023): July market report summarizes cash sales, inventory, and median-price trends. - [MARKET REPORT - MARCH 2024](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/market-report-march-2024): A blog post titled Market Report - March 2024 on the Crawford Speier Group site. - [Santa Barbara Micro Market Trends: Mesa to Waterfront](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/understanding-santa-barbara-micro-markets): A Santa Barbara real estate guide explains how Mesa, Riviera, San Roque, and the Waterfront function as distinct micro-markets. - [Santa Barbara County Property Taxes - Buyer Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/property-taxes-in-santa-barbara-county-a-simple-guide): Crawford Speier's guide explains Santa Barbara County property taxes for Goleta buyers, including Prop 13, supplemental bills, and Mello-Roos. - [History of the Santa Barbara Market & Real Estate Trends](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/the-history-of-the-santa-barbara-market): Blog post traces the Santa Barbara real estate market from 1960s home prices to today's supply-constrained demand. - [Real Estate Market 2024 - Santa Barbara County](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/santa-barbara-end-of-year-market-report): A Crawford Speier Group blog page for Santa Barbara's end-of-year market report. - [Shut the Door Pricing Strategies | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/episode-2-shut-the-front-door-pricing-strategies): A Santa Barbara real estate blog post about pricing a home in today's market. - [Montecito Neighborhoods Luxury Real Estate: Which Fits?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/montecito-micro-neighborhoods-luxury-buyers-should-know): Blog maps Montecito's luxury micro-neighborhoods, contrasting walkability, estate scale, privacy, beach access, and jurisdictional due diligence. - [Santa Barbara Single Family vs Condo: How to Decide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/santa-barbara-single-family-or-condo-how-to-decide): A Santa Barbara guide compares condos and single-family homes by price, upkeep, HOA rules, neighborhood patterns, and resale factors. - [Goleta Investment Property Guide: Is It Worth Buying?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/is-goleta-a-smart-choice-for-investment-property): Crawford Speier Group examines Goleta investment property prospects, comparing rents, prices, regulations, and property types across the South Coast. - [Why the Funk Zone Never Runs Out of Room for One More Bar](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/why-the-funk-zone-never-runs-out-of-room-for-one-more-bar): An editorial look at how The Mullet and recurring events are adding activity and density to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone without new buildings. - [Real Estate Market Report](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/real-estate-market-in-may-2026): Santa Barbara real estate market snapshot with pricing, inventory, and days-on-market commentary. - [Montecito vs Other Luxury Markets | Which Fits You?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/how-montecito-compares-to-other-coastal-luxury-markets): A Montecito market comparison page positioning the enclave against Malibu, La Jolla, Newport Coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Palm Beach. - [Highway 101 Improvements Santa Barbara: What to Know](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/highway-101-improvements-and-what-they-mean-for-santa-barbara): A Santa Barbara real estate brokerage article explains how Highway 101 construction affects local commutes and neighborhoods. - [Remodel or Sell As-Is in Hope Ranch? Seller Guide](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/remodel-or-sell-as-is-a-hope-ranch-sellers-guide): A seller's guide to deciding between remodeling and selling a Hope Ranch home as-is. - [New Goleta Restaurants 2026: What's Open in Goleta](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/goletas-2026-food-scene-is-quietly-reshaping-two-shopping-centers): An editorial overview of Goleta's 2026 restaurant openings and the shopping centers reshaping its local food scene. - [The Hope Ranch Volcano Is Back. The 2024 Fix Didn't Hold.](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/the-hope-ranch-volcano-is-back-the-2024-fix-didnt-hold): An analysis of the recurring Hope Ranch solfatara, its geology, fire history, and implications for nearby residents. - [Hope Ranch HOA Amenities: Is This Community Right?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/hope-ranch-amenities-and-hoa-life-explained): A guide to Hope Ranch's HOA-governed amenities, private beach access, rental rules, and county-plus-association approval process. - [Montecito Lifestyle Guide: Is Daily Life Right for You?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/everyday-montecito-what-life-here-really-feels-like): A Montecito lifestyle guide describing village errands, beach access, trails, and neighborhood differences across the coast and hills. - [Santa Ynez Valley Fall Events 2026: What's New This Year](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/whats-different-about-fall-in-the-santa-ynez-valley-this-year): A local guide to fall 2026 festivals, events, dining updates, and access-focused experiences in the Santa Ynez Valley. - [Santa Barbara Home Selling Timing: List at the Right Time](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/when-to-list-your-santa-barbara-home-in-this-market): Explains the best time to list a Santa Barbara home, emphasizing spring timing, readiness, pricing, and micro-market differences. - [Goleta Living for Professionals: Is It the Right Fit?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/why-goleta-works-so-well-for-busy-professionals): A guide to Goleta's commute, housing, amenities, transportation, and outdoor access for busy professionals considering the area. - [Linden Avenue Quietly Became Carpinteria's Night-Out Block](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/linden-avenue-quietly-became-carpinterias-night-out-block): An editorial guide to Linden Avenue's rapid dining and nightlife growth in downtown Carpinteria. - [Carpinteria Bluffs Trail Improvements: What's Covered?](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/the-carpinteria-bluffs-are-finally-getting-fixed-heres-what-the-money-wont-cover): A local analysis of Carpinteria Bluffs trail improvements, redirected preservation funding, and the privately owned Bluffs One development proposal. - [Why Santa Ynez Valley Land Rarely Becomes New Homes](https://csgroupsb.com/blog/why-cheap-land-in-the-santa-ynez-valley-rarely-turns-into-new-homes): An analysis of why inexpensive Santa Ynez Valley acreage rarely becomes new residential housing. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/testimonials): Client testimonials praise Crawford Speier Group's help with buying and renting homes in Santa Barbara. ## Core Pages - [Santa Barbara Real Estate Experts - Discover Your Dream Home](https://csgroupsb.com/): Santa Barbara brokerage homepage for Crawford Speier Group, listing experience claims, service areas, testimonials, and contact details. ## Other Pages - [Neighborhoods | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/neighborhoods): Directory page for Santa Barbara-area neighborhoods served by Crawford Speier Group. - [Blog | Crawford Speier Group | Santa Barbara Real Estate](https://csgroupsb.com/blog): Crawford Speier Group's blog indexes local real estate posts about Santa Barbara, Goleta, and nearby coastal and wine-country markets. - [Privacy Policy | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/terms-and-conditions): Crawford Speier's privacy policy and terms of use explains its data collection, AI use, sharing practices, and opt-out choices. - [Test Page](https://csgroupsb.com/test): Santa Barbara contact page for Crawford Speier Group with office details, agent credentials, and a generic inquiry form. - [Thank you](https://csgroupsb.com/thank-you): Crawford Speier Group thank-you page confirming an inquiry and listing Santa Barbara contact details. - [Vlog | Crawford Speier Group | Santa Barbara Real Estate Team](https://csgroupsb.com/vlog): A Santa Barbara real estate vlog page listing episodes on staging, pricing, off-market listings, and local market topics. - [Contact Us | Crawford Speier Group](https://csgroupsb.com/contact-us): Contact page for Crawford Speier Group in Santa Barbara, with agent details and inquiry forms. - [Meet Crawford Speier Group | Santa Barbara Real Estate Team](https://csgroupsb.com/team): Directory page for the Crawford Speier Group, a Santa Barbara real estate team serving nearby South Coast and Santa Ynez Valley markets.