This Thursday, October 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., local homeowners are invited to an evening of conversation and clarity at the stunning Montecito Club to explore one of today’s hottest topics: real estate.
Hosted by Cristal Clarke, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’s #1 real estate agent globally, this Community Real Estate Forum brings together some of the industry’s most respected leaders to discuss the state of our market and answer your questions, so you can take away actionable insights.
Topics include:
• The latest real estate trends in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and beyond.
• How insurance challenges are influencing buying and selling decisions.
• The impact of wildfire risk and preparedness on property values.
• A Southern California market overview for valuable context.
The panelists and agenda:
• Brent Consedine, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California, will provide an insightful overview of the California real estate market and statewide trends.
• Emcee Kyle Kemp will discuss local market conditions.
• Practical, actionable tips on home hardening from the Montecito Fire District’s Wildfire Specialist, such as using ember-resistant vents, clearing defensible space, maintaining fire-safe landscaping, and choosing non-combustible building materials.
• Kelly Weiser will share a comprehensive insurance overview, highlighting availability, current challenges, and solutions for homeowners.
• Julia Svetlana Juarez of the California Department of Insurance will offer insight into how new regulation, legislation, and catastrophe modeling are driving insurance companies back to California’s market.
Moreover, Cristal Clarke offers personalized, no-obligation consultations to help you make confident, informed decisions about real estate. Contact her at (805) 886-9378 or email [email protected] for a free consultation.
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Sponsored by Cristal Clarke (DRE# 00968247).

















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