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Sep 202016

15 Stellar Renovation and Design Apps

If you are embarking on home renovation and design projects, don't start until you check out this list of stellar apps created specifically to assist you with every part of the process. The editors at Curbed.com have rounded up 15 standouts for desig...

Sep 152016

Introducing the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature

Just 45 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, in the picturesque village of Solvang, sits The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, founded in 1997 by Santa Barbara artist Patti Jacquemain. She felt that a museum showcasing the beautiful art of wildernes...

Sep 132016

Add Some Fun Into Your Home Décor in 8 Steps

It's easy to create a home that makes you smile: just add some fun elements into your home décor. Realty Times recommends you stop being so serious when it comes to decorating your home. Instead, have fun! Here are a few ideas to get started: W...

Sep 82016

Sherwin Williams 2017 Color of The Year: Poised Taupe

"It's like gray and brown had a baby," is how Sue Wadden, the director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams explains the 2017 color of the year: Poised Taupe. She was recently on the Today Show sharing how to get a head start on next year's trends...

Sep 62016

Another Happy Client Enjoying a Mediterranean Style Paradise

Announcing another happy client thanks to a successful new home search! This beautiful Mediterranean Style Paradise, offered at $ $2,450,000, turned out to be the dream home of one of my clients. The property is ideally situated for amazing views of ...

Sep 12016

Hiring a Realtor®? Consider Their Knowledge

If you are currently selling your property or planning on listing it, you need to consider hiring a Realtor®. Your quest for a qualified professional should include making sure he or she knows what's going on in the market and keeps informed on the ...

Aug 302016

Home Renovations: Top 7 That Will Pay You Back

Think Outdoor Space Home renovations can significantly raise a home's value, which can mean more money when it comes time to sell. Here are the 7 best fix-ups, both big and small, that will pay you back: 1) Front Door We've all heard about the imp...

Aug 252016

Buying Real Estate: Is This the Best Time in History to Invest?

I just read an op-ed piece in MarketWatch that says if you're considering buying real estate, this is the best time in history to do so. While plenty of pundits are sounding the real estate alarm bells for a variety of reasons, editor Jeff Reeves thi...

Aug 232016

Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Celebrating 75 Years

When one searches the internet for Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the first things one notices are its well-deserved high ratings. There are surprises as well, such as the headline "Greek and Roman Sculpture from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art" appear...

Aug 192016

The Santa Barbara Bowl: A Local Shrine to the Performing Arts

The Santa Barbara Bowl, a 4,562-seat amphitheater, is historic in setting and at the forefront of music industry. The beautiful outdoor concert venue was originally built for the Santa Barbara community's Fiesta pageant and now hosts some of the bigg...

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