Getting serious! Sofia Richie and her boyfriend Elliot Grainge spotted house-hunting in Montecito

Sofia Richie and boyfriend Elliot Grainge appear to be taking their relationship to new heights as they were spotted house hunting in Montecito over the weekend.

On Saturday, the 23-year-old model and daughter of Lionel Richie took to the beach town with her beau and their real estate agents.

After stopping for lunch, DailyMail.com understands that the loved-up couple viewed viewed no less than five separate multimillion dollar properties in the neighborhood Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call home.

Next level: Sofia Richie and boyfriend Elliot Grainge appear to be taking their relationship to new heights as they were spotted house-hunting in Montecito over the weekend

Next level: Sofia Richie and boyfriend Elliot Grainge appear to be taking their relationship to new heights as they were spotted house-hunting in Montecito over the weekend

Sofia, who previously dated Scott Disick, was dressed casually in a crew neck white t-shirt and cropped khaki pants.

She added a pair of tan, textured sneakers to her comfortable look to take her through a day of walking around. 

The Pretty Little Thing collaborator’s long, glossy locks were parted down the middle and she clipped them back with a banana clip for a fuss-free style.

Opting to skip makeup for the outing, the little sister of Nicole Richie shielded her eyes with a pair of large black sunglasses. 

Their relationship: Elliot has been a family friend of Sofia's for years - their fathers Lionel Richie and Lucian Grainge are longtime friends

Their relationship: Elliot has been a family friend of Sofia’s for years – their fathers Lionel Richie and Lucian Grainge are longtime friends

His style: Elliot was equal parts casual and chic in a black sweater, khaki pants, and a pair of black sunglasses

His style: Elliot was equal parts casual and chic in a black sweater, khaki pants, and a pair of black sunglasses

Going steady: The duo is already shacking up according to a source close to the pair

Going steady: The duo is already shacking up according to a source close to the pair

Richie dined with her counterpart, who she’s been involved with romantically since the spring of last year.

Elliot was equal parts casual and chic in a black sweater, khaki pants, and a pair of black sunglasses.

The music executive has been a family friend of Sofia’s for years – their fathers Lionel Richie and Lucian Grainge are longtime friends. 

Moving right along: It's unclear if the two are taking the step to purchase a home together, but it certainly appeared that way as they made they toured the ritzy estates

Moving right along: It’s unclear if the two are taking the step to purchase a home together, but it certainly appeared that way as they made they toured the ritzy estates

Noteworthy location: Montecito is notably where Travis Barker proposed to fiancée Kourtney Kardashian in an elaborate seaside production back in October

Noteworthy location: Montecito is notably where Travis Barker proposed to fiancée Kourtney Kardashian in an elaborate seaside production back in October 

Famous faces: Media giants Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres also own houses in the wealthy area

Famous faces: Media giants Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres also own houses in the wealthy area

Back in November a source told E! News that the duo is already shacking up, stating, ‘They are a great match and it’s going really well. Sofia and Elliot currently live together and the adjustment has been so easy and seamless.’

It’s unclear if the two are taking the step to purchase a home together, but it certainly appeared that way as they made they toured the ritzy estates.

Montecito is notably where Travis Barker proposed to fiancée Kourtney Kardashian in an elaborate seaside production back in October.

Effortless: The Pretty Little Thing collaborator's long, glossy locks were parted down the middle and she clipped them back with a banana clip for a fuss-free style

Effortless: The Pretty Little Thing collaborator’s long, glossy locks were parted down the middle and she clipped them back with a banana clip for a fuss-free style

Accessory: Opting to skip makeup for the outing, the little sister of Nicole Richie shielded her eyes with a pair of large black sunglasses

When Sofia was done having a bite, she covered the lower half of her face in a white mask

Accessory: Opting to skip makeup for the outing, the little sister of Nicole Richie shielded her eyes with a pair of large black sunglasses

Comfort first: She added a pair of tan, textured sneakers to her comfortable look to take her through a day of walking around

Comfort first: She added a pair of tan, textured sneakers to her comfortable look to take her through a day of walking around

Media giants Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres also own houses in the wealthy area.

Although the two are relatively quiet and low-key about their budding romance, Sofia occasionally shared outtakes from their life together on social media.

Grainge appeared by Richie’s side at the top of the month as they enjoyed a day of golf with friends.

The handsome stud hugged his girlfriend from behind as they posed on a lush green course. The slideshow was captioned ‘2022 activities.’

And on Elliot’s November 6 birthday the socialite gushed: ‘You are everything to me. I love you, happy birthday babe.’

‘They have truly formed a solid bond recently and Sofia loves that they don’t have any drama,’ a source said about the couple in recent weeks. 

Saturday look: Sofia, who previously dated Scott Disick, was dressed casually in a crew neck white t-shirt and cropped khaki pants

Saturday look: Sofia, who previously dated Scott Disick, was dressed casually in a crew neck white t-shirt and cropped khaki pants

Lunch break: After stopping for lunch, they viewed multimillion dollar properties in the neighborhood Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call home

Lunch break: After stopping for lunch, they viewed multimillion dollar properties in the neighborhood Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call home

source: dailymail.co.uk