New Luxury Listing in Downtown Santa Barbara - 12/27/10 05:37 PM
New luxury listing in Downtown Santa Barbara, located at the Paseo Chapala development on the corner of De la Guerra and Chapala Streets.
Luxurious living offered at Paseo Chapala,  built in 2007 & just steps from all that downtown Santa Barbara has to offer.   Offered at $1,250,000.  For a private showing, or more information, please contact me.

The sunny south and west facing main level features a gourmet's kitchen, dining area, living room w/fireplace, and French balcony. 

The second level has two bedrooms & one bath.

 

The private third level is entirely devoted to the master … (8 comments)

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal! Goal Setting for 2011 - 12/22/10 02:17 PM
Setting Your Goals for a Successful 2011 Published on Monday, December 6, 2010, 4:19 PM Last Update: 3 day(s) ago by Van Deeb  
What are your goals for 2011?   Goals. You have set them, and you have heard everyone tell you that you should have them. The question is do you qualify for your own goals.   Are you talking the talk and walking the walk?
It is very easy to grab a sheet of paper and begin writing down your goals; where you want to be by the end of the 1st quarter of 2011, or by the end … (7 comments)

Stay out of the Water for 72 hours! - 12/22/10 01:29 PM
Source: Channelkeeper
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is conducting weekly bacteria testing at area beaches during the winter months thanks to funding from the County of Santa Barbara (with the exception of Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro and East Beach, which are sampled by the City of Santa Barbara). A WARNING beach status is issued when one or more of the bacterial health standards are exceeded.
Due to heavy rainfall expected tonight and tomorrow, which would likely result in similarly high indicator bacteria levels, we will not be re-sampling on Wednesday, December 22, and we advise people to follow the County of Santa Barbara Public … (0 comments)

2010 Tax Relief Act - a Summary - 12/22/10 01:03 PM
As many of you were probably glued to the TV sets this past week awaiting Congress' decision on the Bush-era tax cuts, you saw that President Barack Obama signed the bipartisan tax package into law on Friday and ended the uncertainty - at least until 2012.
This much-debated tax bill passed the Senate early last week with an 81-19 vote, and later passed through the House of Representatives 277-148.
In an effort to prevent a big New Year's Day tax hike for millions of Americans, Congress inevitably made the decision to compromise and pass the legislation to President Obama. This new … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California - 12/15/10 02:57 PM
Tour of Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California From 12/16/2010 to 12/17/2010  - If you see something you like, let me know and I will help you make a deal!
HE 10-3144 715,000 3148 LUCINDA LN M10 3 2 Price Reduced and commission raised to 3%,take another look!!! Calle Laureles 12/16/2010 10:00 to 01:00.
 
10-3598 1,695,000 2917 VERDE VISTA DR N11 Owner/ Main unit available to show.Come take a look before new tenants move in. Beautiful 4 Plex. Alamar Ave 12/16/2010 10:00 to 12:00.
 
HE 10-4102 649,000 1752 HILLSIDE RD N12 3 2.50 NEW LISTING - SPACIOUS WELL … (0 comments)

Santa Barbara Area Real Estate Statistics - 12/14/10 06:28 PM
Here are the Santa Barbara area Real Estate statistics through the end of November‘10 for Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland.
 

 
This is an analysis of the Santa Barbara Real Estate market including Carpinteria/Summerland, Montecito, Hope Ranch, downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta through the month of November ’10. Starting with the Home Estate/PUD sector in November, after sales declining for 6 out of the previous 7 months, sales went up if ever so slightly from the month of October.
 
The median sales price for the month also went up slightly from October finishing the … (2 comments)

December 2010 Samarkand Neighborhood Market Update! Just Sold 389 Wyola Road! - 12/08/10 01:05 PM
December 2010 Samarkand Neighborhood  Market Update!

Just Sold! 389 Wyola Road, pictured, above.
As your neighbor and specialist in the Samarkand neighborhood, I am writing this annual report of sales activity.
Last year I wrote that it was a “mixed market for buyers and sellers” and the same can be said for 2010. The median price for December 2010 for Santa Barbara, not including Hope Ranch/Montecito, is $864,000.
As shown below, our median price in Samarkand is just around $1MM. Properties that are valued under the median and which are priced right, will sell quickly, making this a seller’s market. … (0 comments)

Caravan of Homes for Sale in Montecito and beach area, California - 12/08/10 12:56 PM
Here is the Caravan of Homes for Sale in Montecito and beach area, California for Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  If you see something you like, please contact me.
 
 LC 10-3235 3,900,000 3376 Foothill Rd A3 Newer listing! 9+ acres, ocean views, FREE COUPONS for Island View Nursery for holiday shopping Nidever 12/08/2010 10:00 to 01:00.
HE 10-3821 675,000 4154 VENICE LN E6 3 2 New Listing- Spacious home with tropical setting. Must see! Trieste Ln 12/08/2010 10:00 to 01:00.
CO 10-3349 385,000 4692 CARPINTERIA 30 AVE F6 3 2 First open without Tenants! Now EZ to show and ready for … (0 comments)

Caravan of Home for sale in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California - 12/02/10 09:30 AM
Here is the caravan of homes for sale in Santa Barbara and Goleta, California for Thursday and Friday, December 2 and 3, 2010.  If you see something you like, please contact me!
Tour From 12/2/2010 To 12/3/2010
Tour On 12/02/2010
HE 10-3689 2,875,000 591 ROSA LINDA WAY I10 9 11 Ellegant luxury: 9bd/11ba, 2 gst houses, 7 gar, 7 fp, 2 fountains, Koi pond, pool. Not a drive by! La Ramada Drive 12/02/2010 10:00 to 01:00.
HE 10-3210 3,395,000 1368 VIA VENETO J9 5 5 Dramatic views from this spectacular new home in La Romana. Best value - move right in!! … (2 comments)