The Laws: California Real Estate Disclosures
What are my disclosure obligations when selling a home in Santa Barbara? Do you know real estate disclosure laws vary from state to state? The law when it comes to California real estate disclosures requires residential property sellers to report, i...
4 Elements of Real Estate Legal Protection
Do you have a plan when it comes to real estate asset protection? You should. Consider this: the value of your real estate holdings may be significant and can be used to cover damages awarded in a lawsuit. The following 4 elements will help protect y...
Whale Watching in Santa Barbara
Hop aboard a whale watching tour and see why the Santa Barbara Channel is one of the best places in the world for spotting sea life The best season for whale watching in Santa Barbara begins in late November. Those of us lucky enough to call Santa...
Decorating and Selling a Home During the Holidays
Many sellers listing their home this time of year ask if they should decorate over the holidays. In a previous blog, I discussed how home sellers should romance potential homebuyers over the holidays: adding a bit of holiday cheer being among the t...
New Listing with Amazing Views on the Coveted Santa Barbara Mesa
If you're looking for a home with amazing views, then you must see my new listing, a beautiful home located on the coveted Santa Barbara Mesa. This remodeled and updated home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. One bedroom could easily be used as a...
Remodel or Move? 5 Things Homeowners Should Ask
I'm asked all the time by homeowner's whether they should remodel or move. Here's what experts believe are the 5 things homeowners should ask when making the important decision to stay put or move out. Is your home in your heart? You may be ...
12 Tasks for Your Homeowner To-Do List
There are certain things every homeowner should do yearly, monthly, weekly and daily to keep their home in tip-top shape. Since that list can feel daunting, I've put together a homeowner to-do list of just the essentials. Here are the top 12: ...
Chic Holiday Décor Ideas from The Experts
It's that time of year to think about holiday décor. If your idea of decorating over the holidays still centers around popcorn on a string and ornaments that have seen better days, it may be time for an upgrade. Instead, think modern hues an...
Do Santa Barbara Homeowners Need Flood Insurance?
Floods are the nation's most common and costly natural disaster and cause millions of dollars in damage every year In a previous blog, I shared that FEMA advises Califonia residents to purchase flood insurance. The question of flood insurance is a...
Four Pitfalls That Cause Buyers to Let the Right Home Slip By
I just read in Realty Times about the four pitfalls that cause buyers to let the right home slip by. If you're in the market for a new home, avoid these pitfalls and you'll quickly find the right house and the right investment for your future. N...