Santa Barbara Hauntings
Over the years, Santa Barbara hauntings have been a popular attraction, especially at this time of the year. I thought I'd share some with you for Halloween: Casa de la Guerra – The former residence of the 5th commandant of the Presidio de Sa...
6 Tips for Selling a Home in Santa Barbara This Fall and Winter
Thinking of selling a home in Santa Barbara this fall or winter? I just read an article in RealtyTimes with 6 tips to ensure a successful sale during the coming months. When it comes time to sell luxury real estate in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ba...
What is a Smart Home? What is Zoe? And What Are the Latest Smart Home Devices?
In a recent post, I essentially answered the question "What is a Smart Home?" by introducing, Zoe, an amazing hub that brings all your smart home technologies together. According to an article in Curbed.com, Zoe is being joined by more smart home ga...
4 Steps to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
I just read this article in Bankrate.com about Identity theft; with four important steps to protect yourself from being part of a hack. Bankrate.com is a leading aggregator of financial rate information, offering an unparalleled depth and breadth o...
Homeowners: Now is The Time to Get Ready For Holiday Visitors!
You know that extended family and friends will be descending on your home this November and December so now is the time to get ready for holiday visitors. I just read this article in Realty Times with ideas and ways to get your home holiday-ready: ...
SOLD: Spectacular Beachfront Ranch-Style Home
I just found the perfect home for my client: a spectacular beachfront ranch-style home in the Santa Barbara-adjacent town of Goleta. The home is located at 14515 Arroyo Quemada Lane and its main attraction is the breathtaking ocean and coastal views ...
Record Sale: Iconic Montecito Estate Site
The sale of my iconic Montecito Estate site listing is making history as one of the highest-priced land sales in Santa Barbara County over the last 15 years. This major achievement in our current real estate down market came to fruition thanks to my ...
Hiring a Contractor? Don’t Ignore These 10 Red Flags
When it comes to hiring a contractor, there are 10 red flags you don't want to ignore. Of course, renovating anything in your home can be a major hassle, but don't make matters worse by working with someone who is not professional. Here are some thin...
9 Ways To Improve Santa Barbara
I just read an article in Curbed.com listing 101 ways you can improve your neighborhood and couldn't resist sharing 9 ways to improve Santa Barbara. Even those of us who live in picture perfect Santa Barbara can take advantage of these ideas and make...
Montecito Home Makes Forbes List of America’s Most Expensive Homes
The magnificent Rancho San Carlos estate n Montecito has made the Forbes list of America's most expensive homes on the market right now. The property, located at 2500 East Valley Road, is one of 26 homes on the market listed for more than $75 milli...