The Next Hot Commodity in Santa Barbara Real Estate: Agrihoods?
Taking the idea of farm-to-table to the next level Although the definition of "agrihoods" is evolving, the Urban Land Institute currently defines them as "master planned or residential communities built with a working farm as a focus." Agrihoods ...
The Importance of Branding Your Santa Barbara Home For Sale
Branding your luxury home The Huffington Post published a great article about branding your luxury home before it's listed. After all, your Santa Barbara home for sale is a product, in exactly the same way as a handbag or car is a product. For this ...
What Color for Sleep? Paint Colors That Promote a Better Night’s Slumber
I just read an article in My Domaine about paint colors that answer the question "What color for sleep?" In a previous blog, I shared 10 bedroom trends that can lead to a blissful sleep. This blog focuses on bedroom colors we choose to paint with...
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Own an Homage to International Style in Architecture
My new listing is a true art lover's oasis Featured in the New York Times, my new listing is an homage to international style in architecture. This 3 bed 4 bath stunning home is a masterful interplay of the classic modernist design elements first ce...
These are the Dog Days When it Comes to Millennial Homeownership
A space for their beloved pets drives members of this generation to leave their parents' homes I just read a story in Realty Times about a surge in Millennial homeownership. According to a new survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of S...
Here’s a Secret to Making Money in Real Estate
I just found this blog called Money-ish which gave me some food for thought when it comes to making money in real estate. Believe it or not, Americans who own homes that are closer to a Trader Joe's grocery store — as opposed to Whole Foods — saw...
SOLD: Iconic Montecito Estate Site
I'm celebrating today with the new owners of my absolutely stunning listing: an iconic 88-acre Montecito estate site. The new owners of this prime real estate made a wise decision to purchase the site, perhaps the most impressive and pristine propert...
Important Vacation Identity Theft Protection Tips
Identity theft happens to the best of us In a previous blog, I shared 10 tips to keep your home safe while on vacation, but this time I'm going to talk about preventing identity theft while you're away. Unfortunately, fraud happens, especially whe...
If You’re a Mid-century Modern Fan, Don’t Miss My New Listing
Don Draper would appreciate this mid-century ranch set among classic Montecito estates If houses reflect the times they were designed, Mid-century Modern is the architecture of ideas, created by those who believed the forward-looking style could be ...
Imagine a Piece of Big Sur in Santa Barbara
The New York Times describes Big Sur as "one of the most stunning meetings of land and sea in the world." Others agree, saying Big Sur offers the most amazing views of the mountains and the coast. Well, they haven't seen my new listing yet. More of a...