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Jun 162017

A Montecito Estate Worth Considering

This Montecito estate, my newest listing, is a Mediterranean-style beauty on Picacho Lane you should definitely check out. The entire home has been remodeled to perfection. Besides the magnificent mountain views, this 4-bedroom, 4.5 baths home hosts ...

Jun 132017

Are you considering buying a vacation home? Read this first!

Seven truths about vacation home ownership According to a story in the Wall Street Journal, although the economy is firming up, interest rates are still relatively low and investment accounts are brimming, there are many things to consider before bu...

Jun 82017

SoFar Sounds brings the magic back to live music in Santa Barbara

Featuring incredible artists playing to the best audiences in the world Founded in 2010 and based… all over the place including right here in Santa Barbara, Sofar Sounds is an expanding network of artists and music lovers with a mission to "bring ...

Jun 62017

Santa Barbara Luxury Home Sellers Listen Up: Color Can Make a Big Difference in Your Final Sale Price

Study shows blues and grays are the way to go for interiors and doors; 'greige' for exteriors I just read an article in Inman with interesting details about a new study that shows how the right paint color can make a big difference in your final sal...

Jun 32017

Are Flying Taxis in our Future?

Imagine a flying taxi landing on the rooftop landing pad of your luxury Santa Barbara home! According to a story in the Robb Report, leaders at Uber, the popular ride-share network, are looking to the future, and they see a world where flying taxis...

May 302017

Record Santa Barbara Riviera Home Sale + A New Luxury Listing

I'm excited to report that my listing on Knoll Circle Drive, A beautiful Santa Barbara Riviera ocean view home, has sold and set a neighborhood sales record! I'm not surprised. The home features breathtaking views through to the ocean and city skylin...

May 262017

The Montaña Magica Treehouse; A Magical Vacation Destination

This spot in the Chilean Patagonian Rainforest Should Be on Your Bucket List! Introducing the "Magic Mountain" Treehouse in the Chilean Patagonian Rainforest. Those of us lucky enough to call Santa Barbara home are very selective when it comes to le...

May 232017

OstrichLand USA: Another Reason to Visit the Santa Ynez Valley

The place to hang out with some of nature's strangest, most magnificent birds Just 45-minutes outside of Santa Barbara is the quaint Danish-themed town of Solvang, the Chumash Casino, world famous Santa Ynez Valley wineries, and OstrichLand USA. Nev...

May 192017

Santa Barbara Zoo Camp: Everything You Need to Know!

Check out the Youth Behind-the-Scenes Fun and Hands-On Learning at These Special Summer Camps With summertime right around the corner and summer plans firming up quickly, I wanted to share info about one of the wildest summer programs around: Zoo Ca...

May 122017

Top 10 Interior Design Trends to Embrace Now

Think butterflies, foldable appliances, and faux leather surfaces I often blog about the ever-changing world of interior design. Recently I shared a new way to spruce up your kitchen and bathroom using Glitter Grout. This blog will focus on interior...

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