Romance potential homebuyers over the holidays
Every year, my customers who are selling their property in the upscale communities of Santa Barbara ask me how to romance potential homebuyers over the holidays. Experts suggest staging your home with some holiday cheer, but caution sellers not to g...
Difficult Real Estate Decisions: Can Tylenol Help?
I just read an interesting article in The Wall Street Journal that might show a correlation between acetaminophen and reduction in the psychological pain of difficult real estate decisions. The article is based on a new study that will be released ne...
Tips for Green Moving
It's not surprising that more and more people are going green in their everyday lives, but what about green moving? That means moving while limiting your contribution to waste. Sound impossible? It is not only possible, but also it's easy. All it tak...
ANOTHER NEW LISTING: Ocean View Santa Barbara Retreat
It has been another stellar week in the real estate industry here in Santa Barbara. I just got another new listing to share with you: a tasteful Ocean View Santa Barbara Retreat located at 105 La Plata in the community of Santa Barbara, known through...
NEW LISTING: Beach Cottage in Montecito
My new Beach Cottage in Montecito listing offers an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone who has ever wanted to live by the beach in the upscale community of Montecito. This three bedroom, 3.5 bath property is truly move-in ready; Resto...
6 hot trends in today’s luxury homes
Beyond the great room, soaring, vaulted ceilings, amazing views and high-end communities, today's luxury homes must stand out from the crowd. That's why developers of homes and communities designed for upper echelon buyers are pulling out all the sto...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Will You Contribute?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatm...
Members of Fashion’s Billionaires Club Among America’s Wealthiest Entrepreneurs
You know the brands, like the Gap, Victoria's Secret, and Urban Outfitters, but what about the individual behind the brands, referred to as Fashion's Billionaires Club? The Forbes Magazine list of American Billionaires includes only 11 names from the...
French Provincial-Style Montecito Estate
If you've ever dreamed about living in a luxury home in Montecito, now is your chance to make this dream come true. Homebuyers can take advantage of a new price reduction on a charming French Provincial-Style Montecito Estate. Featuring breathtaking ...
Luxury Homes Priced to Sell at $30 million
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal has some very interesting news about sales of luxury homes. Data from Realtor.com says luxury homes are selling at a faster rate than they were selling last year at this time. But that's not the entire story....