Goodwin & Thyne’s 22nd Anniversary Celebration

Kevin Goodwin and John Thyne III celebrated the 22nd Anniversary of their business, “Goodwin & Thyne Properties” with their team of Realtors®, Brokers and Attorneys. The celebration took place on Thursday, February 26, at the Harbor Restaurant, Stearns Wharf. 

When I arrived, the restaurant was filled with over 300 guests who came to congratulate Kevin and John and meet with like-minded business associates. The atmosphere was very upbeat, filled with live Spanish guitar music, open wine bar, champagne, food buffet, and a photo booth for guests to create a memory.

I met with John and Kevin and their team for a few photo ops. Noted guests were: 

Drew “Mr. Santa Barbara” Wakefield; Steve Golis of the Radius Group; Pat and Ursula Nesbitt; Sean “B” Bogharyan, wealth manager with the Coast Village Group; and Wayne Cassriel, private wealth manager with TKG Financial. Members of the Goodwin & Thyne Properties team attending included PJ Williams, Jim Vaughan, Danielle Seraphine-Williams, Marcos Lazaro, Caitlin Benson Targoni, Olesya Thyne, John Thyne III, Kevin Goodwin and his son Westin Goodwin, Joy Martin, Melani Guevarra, Jordan Robinson, and Nathan Conant.

I asked John and Kevin for their remarks on the anniversary, and the real estate outlook for Q2-4 2026:

John Thyne: “Twenty-two years in business is something we don’t take lightly. Kevin and I came from very different professional backgrounds, but we were aligned early on in how we wanted to treat people and represent our clients. Over the years, especially through moments like the 2008 financial crisis, we learned the importance of focus, loyalty, and staying with our clients through every market cycle. For our Montecito clients and our team, this anniversary reflects continuity, trust, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.”

Kevin Goodwin: “When we started Goodwin & Thyne, real estate looked very different, but what hasn’t changed is that it’s a service business at its core. Technology has transformed the industry, but people still need experienced professionals who understand the nuances of neighborhoods, community, and lifestyle. Reaching 22 years is meaningful because it represents long-standing relationships with our Montecito clients, many of whom we’ve worked with for decades, as well as a team that shares our values and commitment to guiding people through one of the most important decisions of their lives. 

As 2026 unfolds, the Montecito real estate market is showing signs of renewed momentum, shaped by a more balanced dynamic between buyers and sellers and a sharper focus on value. The 2026 market favors realism, preparation, and precision. Sellers who price strategically and present their homes in move-in-ready condition are positioned for success. Buyers benefit from expanded choice and increased negotiating power, while still competing for the best properties in a market where true quality remains scarce.

Buyer interest is gradually improving, with more purchasers reentering the market after a period of caution. This shift has reintroduced meaningful activity, but it has also changed the rules of engagement. Today’s buyers are discerning, informed, and willing to wait. For the first time in several years, they have real choices.

Sellers, in turn, are being asked to respond to market conditions rather than aspirational pricing. Properties that are turnkey and truly move-in ready continue to perform well, often selling quickly and, in some cases, at or above asking price. Homes that require updates, deferred maintenance, or significant improvements are experiencing longer days on market and more frequent price negotiations.

Inventory remains constrained. While there has been some increase in available listings, supply has not expanded enough to eliminate the underlying shortage, particularly in highly desirable pockets of Montecito. This limited inventory continues to support pricing, even as buyers exercise greater selectivity.

Value has emerged as the defining theme of the market. In Montecito, buyers are still willing to pay premium prices, but only for properties that clearly justify them. Homes offering exceptional views, strong construction quality, thoughtful design, and minimal immediate repair needs continue to command attention. Properties priced similarly but lacking those attributes tend to linger, reinforcing a widening performance gap between high-quality offerings and the rest of the market.”

The Montecito Journal congratulates Goodwin and Thyne!

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