SantaBarbaraRealEstateVoicehttp://activerain.com/blogs/kevinschmidtchen2009-01-08T11:18:10ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)Santa Barbara CA Real Estate - The Westside Neighborhood Sales Statistics Year End 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/871567/Santa-Barbara-CA-Real-Estate-The-Westside-Neighborhood-Sales-Statistics-Year-End-20082009-01-08T11:18:10ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/the-westside-2008-sales.jpg" border="1" alt="" /></p>
<p>Here is a brief visual view of the overall 2008 sales in The Westside Neighborhood of Santa Barbara CA. The highest sale in the Santa Barbara MLS for 2008 in The Westside Neighborhood was a single family home for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=1567%20W%20VALERIO%20ST%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093101" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 1.295 Million on West Valerio Street</span></a>. The lowest sale in The Westside Neighborhood was a townhome for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=611%20W%20SOLA%20ST%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093101" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 360,000 on West Sola Street</span></a>.</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Statistics"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Market Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/montecito/" title="Montecito CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Montecito Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/samarkand-neighborhood/" title="The Samarkand Area"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Samarkand Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-mesa-neighborhood/" title="The Mesa - Santa Barbara CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Mesa Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-upper-east-neighborhood/" title="The Upper East Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Upper East Neighborhood - Information and Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/02/28/santa-barbara-neighborhoods-san-roque/" title="San Roque Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The San Roque Neighborhood</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/hope-ranch/" title="Hope Ranch CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Hope Ranch Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/09/is-my-realtor-a-santa-barbara-neighborhood-specialist-in-my-area/" title="Is My Realtor a Neighborhood Specialist?" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Is My Santa Barbara Realtor a Neighborhood Area Specialist?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/13/looking-for-a-qualified-and-ethical-real-estate-agent-in-santa-barbara-california/" title="Looking for an Ethical and Qualified Realtor in Santa Barbara?"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/26/little-known-advantages-of-blogging-realtors-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca/" title="Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors - Santa Barbara Area</span></a></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our <span style="color: #000000;">s</span>urrounding areas, as well as any other aspec</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">ts of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></span></a> at Sotheby’s International Realty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real <span style="color: #000000;">Estate</span> Voice informative. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Santa Barbara CA Real Estate - The Campanil Hill Neighborhood Sales Statistics Year End 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/869707/Santa-Barbara-CA-Real-Estate-The-Campanil-Hill-Neighborhood-Sales-Statistics-Year-End-20082009-01-07T12:11:26ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/campanil-hill-2008-sales.jpg" border="1" alt="" /><br /> Here is a brief visual view of the overall 2008 sales in The Campanil Hill Neighborhood of Santa Barbara CA. The highest sale in the Santa Barbara MLS for 2008 in The Campanil Neighborhood was a single family home for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=3339%20Cliff%20Drive%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093109" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 5 Million on Cliff Drive</span></a>. The lowest sale in The Campanil Neighborhood was a fixer for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=3202%20Braemar%20Dr%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093109" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 1.6 Million on Braemar</span></a>.</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Statistics"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Market Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/montecito/" title="Montecito CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Montecito Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-upper-east-neighborhood/" title="The Upper East Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Upper East Neighborhood - Information and Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/02/28/santa-barbara-neighborhoods-san-roque/" title="San Roque Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The San Roque Neighborhood</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-mesa-neighborhood/" title="The Mesa Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Mesa Neigbhorhood</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/hope-ranch/" title="Hope Ranch CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Hope Ranch Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/09/is-my-realtor-a-santa-barbara-neighborhood-specialist-in-my-area/" title="Is My Realtor a Neighborhood Specialist?" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Is My Santa Barbara Realtor a Neighborhood Area Specialist?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/13/looking-for-a-qualified-and-ethical-real-estate-agent-in-santa-barbara-california/" title="Looking for an Ethical and Qualified Realtor in Santa Barbara?"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/26/little-known-advantages-of-blogging-realtors-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca/" title="Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors - Santa Barbara Area</span></a></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our <span style="color: #000000;">s</span>urrounding areas, as well as any other aspec</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">ts of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></span></a> at Sotheby’s International Realty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real <span style="color: #000000;">Estate</span> Voice informative. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Santa Barbara Real Estate - The Mesa Neighborhood Sales Statistics Year End 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/867799/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate-The-Mesa-Neighborhood-Sales-Statistics-Year-End-20082009-01-06T11:26:10ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/the-mesa-2008-sales.jpg" border="1" alt="" /> Here is a brief visual view of the overall 2008 sales in The Mesa Neighborhood of Santa Barbara CA. The highest sale in the Santa Barbara MLS for 2008 in The Mesa Neighborhood was a single family home for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=1109%20LUNETA%20PLZ%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093109" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 2.2 Million on Luneta Plaza</span></a>. The lowest sale in The Mesa Neighborhood was a fixer condo for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=21%20CAMINO%20CALMA%20%231%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093109" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$ 350,000 on Camino Calma</span></a>.</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Statistics"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Market Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/montecito/" title="Montecito CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Montecito Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-mesa-neighborhood/" title="The Mesa - Santa Barbara CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Mesa Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-upper-east-neighborhood/" title="The Upper East Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Upper East Neighborhood - Information and Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/02/28/santa-barbara-neighborhoods-san-roque/" title="San Roque Neighborhood"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The San Roque Neighborhood</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/hope-ranch/" title="Hope Ranch CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">The Hope Ranch Area</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/09/is-my-realtor-a-santa-barbara-neighborhood-specialist-in-my-area/" title="Is My Realtor a Neighborhood Specialist?" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Is My Santa Barbara Realtor a Neighborhood Area Specialist?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/13/looking-for-a-qualified-and-ethical-real-estate-agent-in-santa-barbara-california/" title="Looking for an Ethical and Qualified Realtor in Santa Barbara?"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Looking for a Qualified and Ethical Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/26/little-known-advantages-of-blogging-realtors-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca/" title="Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Little Known Advantages of Blogging Realtors - Santa Barbara Area</span></a></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our <span style="color: #000000;">s</span>urrounding areas, as well as any other aspec</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">ts of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></span></a> at Sotheby’s International Realty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real <span style="color: #000000;">Estate</span> Voice informative. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Santa Barbara Real Estate - The Goleta South Sales Statistics Year End 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/858298/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate-The-Goleta-South-Sales-Statistics-Year-End-20082008-12-30T14:38:30ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<h3>Santa Barbara Real Estate for the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Goleta South Area</span> - Year End Sales Statistics for 2008</h3>
<p>I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall Santa Barbara MLS statistics for both single family homes and condos in the Goleta South area for the year 2008. The comparisons are drawn against the previous year's statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate.</p>
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<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/12/30/santa-barbara-real-estate-the-goleta-south-sales-statistics-year-end-2008/" target="_blank">Full Story</a></p>
<p>The lowest sale in the Goleta South area was a 1 bedroom condo for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=5518%20ARMITOS%20AVE%2088%2C%20GOLETA%2C%20CA%2093117" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$255,000 on Armitos Ave</span></a>. The highest sale in the Goleta South area was a new construction home in The Bluffs by Sandpiper Golf Course for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=7772%20Heron%20Court%2C%20SANTA%20BARBARA%2C%20CA%2093117" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$2.5 Million on Heron Court</span></a>.</p>
<p>View: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=goleta%2C%20ca" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Map of Goleta</span></a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&regularSearch=Search&gotoURL2=Res&type[]=Condo%2FCo-Op&type[]=PUD&city[]=Goleta&priceFrom=0&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Current Active Condo Listings in Goleta</span></a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&regularSearch=Search&gotoURL2=Res&type[]=Home%2FEstate&type[]=PUD&city[]=Goleta&priceFrom=0&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Current Active Single Family Homes in Goleta</span></a></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our <span style="color: #000000;">s</span>urrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></span></a> at Sotheby’s International Realty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline">Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-admin/Is%20My%20Realtor%20a%20Santa%20Barbara%20Neighborhood%20Specialist%20in%20My%20Area?" title="Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Statistics"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/real-estate-news/" title="Santa Barbara Real Estate News"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Real Estate - General News</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="Santa Barbara - Oceanfront Area"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara - The Oceanfront Areas</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/community-events/" title="Santa Barbara Community Events"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Community Events</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/goleta/" title="Goleta CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Goleta Area Information and Statistics</span></a> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real <span style="color: #000000;">Estate</span> Voice informative. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Search the Goleta Area MLS</strong></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Santa Barbara Real Estate - The Goleta North Sales Statistics Year End 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/856535/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate-The-Goleta-North-Sales-Statistics-Year-End-20082008-12-29T12:55:18ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<h3>Santa Barbara Real Estate for the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Goleta North Area</span> - Year End Sales Statistics for 2008</h3>
<p>I have summarized below an easy to look at brief outline of the overall Santa Barbara MLS statistics for both single family homes and condos in the Goleta North area for the year 2008. The comparisons are drawn against the previous year's statistics (2007) for Santa Barbara Real Estate.</p>
<p>CONDOS:</p>
<p>SINGLE FAMILY HOMES:</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/12/29/santa-barbara-real-estate-the-goleta-north-sales-statistics-year-end-2008/" title="Goleta north Sales" target="_self">Full Story and Statistics</a></p>
<p>The lowest sale in the Goleta North area was a 1 bedroom condo for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=5796%20Encina%20Road%204%2C%20GOLETA%2C%20CA%2093117" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$315,000 on Encina Road</span></a>. The highest sale in the Goleta North area was a home on 10 acres for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=410%20Glen%20Annie%20Rd%2C%20GOLETA%2C%20CA%2093117" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">$3.74 Million on Glen Annie Road</span></a>.</p>
<p>View: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=goleta%2C%20ca" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Map of Goleta</span></a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&regularSearch=Search&gotoURL2=Res&type[]=Condo%2FCo-Op&type[]=PUD&city[]=Goleta&priceFrom=0&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Current Active Condo Listings in Goleta</span></a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&regularSearch=Search&gotoURL2=Res&type[]=Home%2FEstate&type[]=PUD&city[]=Goleta&priceFrom=0&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Current Active Single Family Homes in Goleta</span></a></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">For a complete summary of the Santa Barbara Real Estate Market in 2008, information in general on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our <span style="color: #000000;">s</span>urrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don’t hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></span></a> at Sotheby’s International Realty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline">Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-admin/Is%20My%20Realtor%20a%20Santa%20Barbara%20Neighborhood%20Specialist%20in%20My%20Area?" title="Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Statistics"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Statistics</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/real-estate-news/" title="Santa Barbara Real Estate News"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara Real Estate - General News</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="Santa Barbara - Oceanfront Area"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara - The Oceanfront Areas</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/community-events/" title="Santa Barbara Community Events"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Santa Barbara - Community Events</span></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/goleta/" title="Goleta CA"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Goleta - Area Information and Statistics</span></a> </span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real <span style="color: #000000;">Estate</span> Voice informative. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="greenline"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Search the Goleta Area MLS</strong></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Sotheby's International Realty - Santa Barbara and Montecito CA.http://activerain.com/blogsview/847307/Sothebys-International-Realty-Santa-Barbara-and-Montecito-CA2008-12-21T16:00:30ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/sothebys-santa-barbara.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Sotheby's International Realty in Santa Barbara CA. is the areas largest real estate company and has been selling prestigious homes in our area for over 4 decades, first as the largest locally owned company Pitts & Bachmann Realtors, and now as Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Placing client needs at the center of our business philosophy, Sotheby's Int'l Realty in Santa Barbara and Montecito CA. is committed to providing superior service with the highest ethical and professional standards.</p>
<p><em><strong>Why do people locally in Santa Barbara and Montecito choose to work with Sotheby's Int'l Realty for their real estate needs?</strong> </em></p>
<p><em>---</em>Many of the comments I receive include our knowledge of the local market, our reputation and our extensive network.</p>
<p><em><strong>Local Traditional Marketing:</strong></em></p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/12/21/sothebys-international-realty-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca/" title="Sotheby's Int'l Realty Santa Barbara and Montecito CA" target="_blank">Full Story</a> </p>
<p>For a complete summary of how the Sotheby's Int'l Realty brand can work for you, information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty. </p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-admin/Is%20My%20Realtor%20a%20Santa%20Barbara%20Neighborhood%20Specialist%20in%20My%20Area?" title="Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?">Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist?</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/luxury-real-estate/" title="Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Articles">Articles on Luxury Real Estate</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="Articles on Santa Barbara Oceanfront Areas">Articles on The Oceanfront Areas</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/foreign-buyers-and-sellers/" title="Articles for Foreigh Buyers/Sellers">Articles for Foreign Buyers/Sellers</a></p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
<p>Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings" target="_blank"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - Montecito and Shopping http://activerain.com/blogsview/830726/Things-to-Do-in-Santa-Barbara-California-Montecito-and-Shopping2008-12-10T16:56:49ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/things-to-do.jpg" alt="" />Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community. Here below is the fourth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions. Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on. This fourth installment will be focusing on...</p>
<p><em>The Montecito Area and Shopping</em>:</p>
<p>Montecito has taken a huge accent into the high-end luxury real estate world in the last 10 years. This lush area filled with mature landcape, great estates and an abundance of mature nature is a true paradise. The rise of Montecito started in the 1920's and 30's when the rich and famous from all over came to relax and ended up staying and building large estates and ranches.</p>
<p><a href="http://casadelherrero.com/alt/index.html" title="Casa del Herrero" target="_blank">Casa del Herrero</a>: This wonderful historic home was designed by one of Santa Barbara's most famous architects, George Washington Smith. The home has still remained almost unchanges and offers a peak look into life in Montecito during the 1930's. The gardens span 11 acres and is one of Santa Barbara's prime examples of Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture.</p>
<p><a href="http://lotusland.org/welcome.htm" title="Lotusland - Montecito CA" target="_blank">Lotusland</a>: Lotusland is a truly unique estate and botanic garden set at the base of the foothills in Montecito, CA. Spread out over 37 acres, the gardens were created by Ganna Walska who owned the property until her death in 1984. Treat yourself to a wonderful half-day or day visit to this peaceful themed property.</p>
<p><em>Shopping:</em></p>
<p>Some of the most enjoyable things to do are simply stroll the streets of Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland and beyond and enjoy all the local stores and offerings. Filled with pleasurable architecture, small plazas and cafes, some of the most prominent shopping areas are...</p>
<p>1) <a href="http://www.shoplacumbre.com/" title="La Cumbre Plaza" target="_blank">La Cumbre Plaza</a> 2) <a href="http://www.santabarbaramall.com/" title="Paseo Nuevo" target="_blank">Paseo Nuevo</a> 3) Coast Village Road - Montecito 4) State Street - Santa Barbara</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/lifestyle-things-to-do/" title="Lifestyle/Things to Do in Santa Barbara Ca">Lifestyle/Things to Do Articles in Santa Barbara, California</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/22/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-part-1/" title="Things to Do - The Downtown Area">Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - The Downtown Area</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/09/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-the-waterfront/" title="Things to do in Santa Barbara - The Montecito area">Things to Do in Santa Barbara - The Waterfront</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="Oceanfront Areas in Santa Barbara">The Oceanfront Areas</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/05/30/summer-art-festivals-and-culture-in-santa-barbara-ca/" title="Summer Arts and Culture in SB CA">Summer Arts, Festivals and Culture in Santa Barbara CA</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> Green Housing in Santa Barbara CA - What Can You Do?http://activerain.com/blogsview/812594/Green-Housing-in-Santa-Barbara-CA-What-Can-You-Do2008-11-29T12:48:45ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/green-housing.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>As Green Building, Green Initiatives, Green Movement etc. has infiltrated its presence in the minds of people here in the Santa Barbara area and the mainstream in general, some people wonder if "Green" is here to stay. For most, this is a resounding YES!! If you are not convinced, I suggest that you go talk with our younger generation and listen to them. </p>
<p>From everything I see, hear and read, this "green movement" is simply a major shift in ideology which has been spurred on by constant news and conversations about the environment, energy costs, population and greenhouse gases to name a few.</p>
<p>As a <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Kevin Schmidtchen - Sotheby's Int'l Realty">Real Estate Agent</a> here in Santa Barbara CA., I started going over the best practices that I can personally do in playing a role for the environment and green housing. Besides looking at myself, providing quality information to others and giving people resources is the best way to go. With that said, I have listed below some of the easier and most obvious changes you can make when it comes to your home. </p>
<p><em>Tips for Green Living:</em></p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/29/green-housing-in-santa-barbara-ca-what-can-you-do/" title="Green Housing in Santa Barbara - What Can You Do?">Full Story</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/03/19/santa-barbara-leads-the-way-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-study/" title="SB Greehouse Gas Emissions Study">Santa Barbara Leads the Way in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/green-living/" title="Green Living Category"><strong>Green Living</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/07/04/are-5-gas-prices-effecting-santa-barbara-ca-realtors-andor-their-clients/" title="$5 Gas Prices and Their Effects on Realtors and Their Clients"><strong>Are $5 Gas Prices Effecting Santa Barbara CA Realtors and/or Their Clients?</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/03/07/here-is-a-method-that-is-helping-make-santa-barbara-more-eco-friendly/" title="Here is a Method That is Making Santa Barbara More Eco-Friendly"><strong>Here is a Method that is Helping Make Santa Barbara More Eco-Friendly</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/02/22/how-green-is-your-santa-barbara-homeand-realtor/" title="How Green is Your Santa Barbara Home and Realtor?"><strong>How Green is Your Santa Barbara Home...and Realtor?</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/01/16/santa-barbara-races-ahead-on-energy-efficient-real-estate-construction-guidelines/" title="Santa Barbara Races Ahead on Energy Efficient Real Estate Construction Guidelines"><strong>Santa Barbara Races Ahead on Energy Efficient Real Estate Construction Guidelines</strong></a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
<p>Subscribe to Receive Personal <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/receive-listings-by-email/" title="Listings"><strong>Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - Solvang, Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma, Wine Tourshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/809376/Things-to-Do-in-Santa-Barbara-California-Solvang-Santa-Ynez-Lake-Cachuma-Wine-Tours2008-11-26T12:20:05ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/things-to-do.jpg" alt="" />Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in Santa Barbara, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community. Here below is the sixth installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions. Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on. This sixth installment will be focusing on...</p>
<p><em>Solvang, Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma and Wine Tours: </em></p>
<p>Solvang is the biggest "city" in the Santa Ynez Valley and is the "Danish Capital" of America. Many of the local residents have roots in Denmark and the town is filled with Danish shops, bakeries, eating establishments and gift shops. Santa Ynez, Los Olivos and Ballard are all very charming towns and world renowned for their vineyards, art galleries and equestrian culture.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/26/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-solvang-santa-ynez-lake-cachuma-wine-tours/" title="Things to Do Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma, Wine Tours">Full Story</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/lifestyle-things-to-do/" title="Lifestyle/Things to Do in Santa Barbara Ca">Lifestyle/Things to Do Articles in Santa Barbara, California</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/22/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-part-1/" title="Things to Do in Santa Barbara - Part 1">Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - The Downtown Area</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/26/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-part-2/" title="Things to Do in Santa Barbara - Part 2">Things to Do in Santa Barbara - The Mission District</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/09/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-the-waterfront/" title="The Waterfron - Santa Barbara">Things to Do in Santa Barbara - The Waterfront</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/20/santa-barbara-golf-courses-public-and-private/" title="Santa Barbara Golf Courses">Golf Courses in the Santa Barbara Area</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> Cort Report for Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Areas - October 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/801158/Cort-Report-for-Santa-Barbara-Montecito-Goleta-and-Carpinteria-CA-Areas-October-20082008-11-21T10:52:30ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p align="left"><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/cort-report-october-2008.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p align="left">Here is the Santa Barbara cort report for closed sales for October of 2008. The cort report lists all closed sales of property regardless of whether they were reported in the Santa Barbara MLS or not. This includes for sale by owners, transfers of property between family members etc. Upwards of 95+ % of all sales are reported in the MLS, where as 100% are reported in the cort report.</p>
<p align="left">If you would like further info about a certain month or area, please let me know so that I can be of help.</p>
<p align="left">View: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Market Statistics Category">All Market Statistics</a></p>
<p align="left">Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/05/20/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-april-2008/" title="Cort Report Santa Barbara April 2008">Cort Report April 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/28/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-may-2008/" title="Cort Report May 2008" target="_blank">Cort Report May 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/07/22/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-first-6-months-of-2008/" title="Cort Report First 6 Months 2008">Cort Report First 6 Months 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Stats 2008">Market Statistics and Reports for the Year 2008</a></p>
<p>For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> Montecito and Santa Barbara CA Tea Fire Update November 16th 2008http://activerain.com/blogsview/801156/Montecito-and-Santa-Barbara-CA-Tea-Fire-Update-November-16th-20082008-11-21T10:51:08ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/tea-fire.jpg" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />It has been a long tough 3 days for the Santa Barbara and Montecito community, but it looks like the Tea Fire is finally contained. After a horrific first 24 hours of intense wind and fire starting Thursday at about 5:30 p.m., we have been fortunate to have mother nature cooperate the last 2 days. With almost no wind since midday Friday, the firefighters have been able to get the upper hand with the fire and almost all of it is contained as of tonight.</p>
<p>Sadly, the preliminary count of lost homes is around 130 in the city of Santa Barbara and around 80 in the Montecito and Foothill areas. Upwards of 2000 acres were burned and preliminary damage is estimated at around $500 Million.</p>
<p>For further information on the Tea Fire as it relates to structures lost, evacuations etc. go to <a href="http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/oes0.aspx?id=2332" title="Tea Fire" target="_blank">The County of Santa Barbara Emergency Services</a>.</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/15/montecito-and-santa-barbara-ca-tea-fire-update-november-2008/" title="Tea Fire Update" target="_blank">Montecito and Santa Barbara Tea Fire Update November 15th, 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/oes/tea_fire_photos.aspx" title="Tea Fire Photos" target="_blank">Photos of the Tea Fire</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/things-to-do.jpg" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />Whether you are a local, in town visiting family and/or friends, or here on vacation in <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara/" title="Santa Barbara">Santa Barbara</a>, California, there is never a lack of activities and things to do in our wonderful seaside resort community. Here below is the third installment in a series of articles that point out some of Santa Barbara's most prominent local attractions. Some of these will be cultural, some dining, some active pursuits and some I am still deciding on. This third installment will be focusing on...</p>
<p><em>Santa Barbara Waterfront</em>:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/04/08/the-luxury-of-santa-barbara-and-montecito-oceanfront-real-estate/" title="The Luxury of Santa Barbara Oceanfront Real Estate">The Waterfront</a> runs along the coastline from Leadbetter Beach to Buttefly Beach. This scenic area is a natural fit for outdoor pursuits including walking, running, rollerblading, kitesurfing, fishing, boating etc. Most weekends there is a Sunday Arts and Crafts Show along East Beach starting at Stearns Wharf. Chase Palm Park is also a great area to explore and relax.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/11/09/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-the-waterfront/">Full Story</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/lifestyle-things-to-do/" title="Lifestyle/Things to Do in Santa Barbara Ca">Lifestyle/Things to Do Articles in Santa Barbara, California</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/22/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-part-1/" title="Things to Do in Santa Barbara - Part 1">Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California - The Downtown Area</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/26/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara-california-part-2/" title="Things to Do in Santa Barbara - Part 2">Things to Do in Santa Barbara - The Mission District</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="Oceanfront Areas in Santa Barbara">The Oceanfront Areas</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/05/30/summer-art-festivals-and-culture-in-santa-barbara-ca/" title="Summer Arts and Culture in SB CA">Summer Arts, Festivals and Culture in Santa Barbara CA</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> The Premier Gated Golfing Community of Birnam Wood Country Club, Montecito CA.http://activerain.com/blogsview/766664/The-Premier-Gated-Golfing-Community-of-Birnam-Wood-Country-Club-Montecito-CA2008-10-30T11:33:11ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/birnam-wood-1.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" alt="Birnam Wood Montecito CA" /></p>
<p>Birnam Wood is located in the heart of <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/montecito/" title="Montecito CA">Montecito CA</a>., and is considered the premier gated golfing community within <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara/" title="Santa Barbara CA">Santa Barbara</a>. Birnam Wood first started development in the early 1970's and is made up of only single family homes and estates and consists of a total of 142 unique homes with currently 2-3 vacant lots left to build on. </p>
<p>Most of the homes in Birnam Wood are very private feeling and line the golf course. All homes primarily sit on 1 acre parcels (although the net land of these parcels is less as easements often extend into the golf course and/or road). All homes must be single level with a footprint of 3,000 to 6,000 sqft. <img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/birnam-wood-2.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" align="right" alt="Birnam Wood Golf Montecito CA" />There are no true restrictions on styles of homes within Birnam Wood and you will find a large variety consisting of French Normandy, Cottage, Ranch, Contemporary etc. Most of the estates within Birnam Wood also enjoy wonderful views of the local Santa Ynez Mountains.</p>
<p>When purchasing a home within Birnam Wood, you are also required to purchase a corporate membership to the club which currently stands at $85,000, with monthly dues of $545 for the membership and $285 for the Home Owner's Association.</p>
<p>Real estate prices within Birnam Wood range from a starting point of around $3 Million and go up to about $8 Million.</p>
<p>The course itself is very challenging because of its numerous small, fast, and potentially deceiving greens. Several water hazards are spotted throughout the course while well placed sand bunkers protect the fairways and greens. The course is 5,890 yards from the longest tees and is a par 70. The course rating is 68.7 with a slope rating of 121. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course opened for play in 1968. There are also 4 hard court tennis courts at the club as well as two clay court surfaces.</p>
<p>View: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4SUNA_enUS247US247&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=birnam+wood+montecito+ca&fb=1&view=text&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=more-results&cd=2" title="Birnam Wood" target="_blank">Map of Birnam Wood</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?thumbs=1&numResults=20&sort=pd&cid=244&propClass=Res&description=birnam" title="Birnam Wood Homes for Sale" target="_blank">Current Homes for Sale in Birnam Wood</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Montecito&priceFrom=0&priceTo=7500000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="Montecito Homes for Sale up to $7.5 million" target="_blank">Current Montecito Homes for Sale up to $7.5 Million</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Montecito&priceFrom=7500000&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="Montecito Listings $7.5 Million and Above" target="_blank">Current Montecito Homes for Sale $7.5 Million and Above</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/20/santa-barbara-golf-courses-public-and-private/" title="Santa Barbara Golf Courses">Golf Courses in Santa Barbara</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/luxury-real-estate/" title="Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate">Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate Articles</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="The Oceanfront Area Articles">Santa Barbara Oceanfront Areas</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/04/09/the-secret-of-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca-oceanfront-property-and-estates/" title="Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Property">The Secret of Santa Barbara and Montecito Oceanfront Property and Estates</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/01/17/santa-barbara-ca-rated-amongst-the-best-mid-sized-downtowns-in-california/" title="Santa Barbara Best Mid-Sized Downtowns">Santa Barbara Rated Amongst the Best Mid-sized Downtowns in California</a></p>
<p>For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> 5 Great Reasons Foreign Nationals are Buying Real Estate in Santa Barbara, Californiahttp://activerain.com/blogsview/755081/5-Great-Reasons-Foreign-Nationals-are-Buying-Real-Estate-in-Santa-Barbara-California2008-10-23T15:52:25ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p id="body"><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/foreign-currency.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />As the world has truly become global in the last 15 years, the wealthy are looking overseas to not just vacation but to also purchase real estate in resort areas in the U.S., especially on the coastline of California. In the last several years, I personally have been in contact with at least 10 <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/foreign-buyers-and-sellers/">international buyers</a>. Savvy buyers are coming from Canada, Europe and beyond to take advantage of California's real estate investment opportunities.</p>
<p><em>Why is this the case?...</em> There are several main reasons that foreign investors find California real estate so appealing?</p>
<p><strong><em>Location, Location, Location - This is by far the biggest</em></strong></p>
<p>Resort areas such as <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara/" title="Santa Barbara CA">Santa Barbara CA.</a> are very popular with foreign nationals. The gorgeous topography and climate in these resort towns seem to suit just about anyone. In the Santa Barbara area alone you can find <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara-oceanfront-and-beachfront-real-estate/" title="Santa Barbara Beach Front Areas">beachfront estates</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/07/28/dreaming-of-ocean-view-homes-and-estates-in-the-santa-barbara-and-montecito-ca-areas/" title="Dreaming of Ocean View Estates">ocean view homes</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/the-santa-ynez-valley/" title="Santa Ynez Valley">wine country property</a>, ranches and more with a wonderful year-round climate. Property in these areas also tend to hold their value over time, and are easily filled with renters if needed when the owner is not occupying the property themselves. </p>
<p><strong><em>Secure Ownership Rights</em></strong></p>
<p>California real estate has most likely as dependable of a property ownership system as you can find in the world. Open and transparent, any foreign investor purchasing property in California can feel comfortable and confident that he/she is purchasing property that is protected by our system of stable individual property rights.</p>
<p><em><strong>Good Financing Options</strong></em></p>
<p>Outside of the immediate current lending crisis, the U.S. has always offered flexible mortgage options for foreign nationals.</p>
<p><em><strong>Relatively Affordable Inventory</strong></em></p>
<p>As the housing market has softened and the U.S. Dollar has weakened, California real estate has become as affordable as it has been in the last 30 years. Both the British Pound and The Euro make any down payment here in the U.S. look like a discount.</p>
<p><strong><em>Great Long-Term Investment</em></strong></p>
<p>Over time, homes in resort areas in California have held their value, making real estate holdings a good long-term investment.</p>
<p>Whether you are looking for an investment, a second home, vacation property or to retire, California real estate in areas such as Santa Barbara and <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/montecito/" title="Montecito CA">Montecito CA.</a> will always be appealing.</p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&city%5B%5D=Gaviota&priceFrom=1000000&priceTo=5000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="Property $ 1-5 Million" target="_blank">Current Inventory of Santa Barbara Property $1-5 Million</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Isla+Vista&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Buellton&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Ballard&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&city%5B%5D=Gaviota&priceFrom=5000000&priceTo=10000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="Property $ 5-10 million" target="_blank">Current Inventory of Santa Barbara Property $2-10 Million</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Isla+Vista&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Buellton&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Ballard&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&city%5B%5D=Gaviota&priceFrom=10000000&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="Property $ 10 Million Plus" target="_blank">Current Inventory of Santa Barbara Property $10 Million plus</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/09/29/tips-for-canadians-looking-to-buy-real-estate-in-california/" title="Tips for Canadians Looking to Buy Real Estate in California">Tips for Canadians Looking to Buy Real Estate in California</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/luxury-real-estate/" title="Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate">Santa Barbara Luxury Real Estate</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="The Oceanfront Areas">Santa Barbara Oceanfront Areas</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p align="left"><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/golf-1.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />Looking for a great golf experience here in the <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara/" title="Santa Barbara CA">Santa Barbara</a>, Montecito, Goleta and surrounding areas. The golfing scene here in Santa Barbara is excellent with a range of prices and choices to suit every level. Because of the superb weather here in Santa Barbara, golf is played year-round. </p>
<p align="left">Below I have outlined a list of all the local and private courses in our area.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Public 18 Hole Golf Courses</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sandpipergolf.com/" title="Sandpiper" target="_blank">Sandpiper</a>: Sitting on a wonderful perch directly along the coastline, Sandpiper is one of the most picturesque golf courses around. Sandpiper is a memorable experience for anyone with a true combination of challenge and beauty. It has been rated by Golf Digest as one of the top 25 public courses in the country. If you play from the tips it is a long 7000+ yards. Many professional level tournaments have been hosted here. The facilities include a putting green, driving range, golf shop and restaurant.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/20/santa-barbara-golf-courses-public-and-private/" title="Santa Barbara Golf Courses" target="_blank">Full Story and List of Courses</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/lifestyle-things-to-do/" title="Lifestyle/Things to Do in Santa Barbara Ca">Lifestyle/Things to Do Articles in Santa Barbara, California</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="The Oceanfront Areas">The Oceanfront Areas</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/luxury-real-estate/" title="Luxury Real Estate">Luxury Real Estate in Santa Barbara</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p align="left"><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cort-report-sept-2008.jpg" alt="Cort Report Santa Barbara" /></p>
<p align="left">Here is the Santa Barbara cort report for closed sales for September of 2008. The cort report lists all closed sales of property regardless of whether they were reported in the Santa Barbara MLS or not. This includes for sale by owners, transfers of property between family members etc. Upwards of 95+ % of all sales are reported in the MLS, where as 100% are reported in the cort report.</p>
<p align="left">If you would like further info about a certain month or area, please let me know so that I can be of help.</p>
<p align="left">View: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Market Statistics Category">All Market Statistics</a></p>
<p align="left">Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/05/20/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-april-2008/" title="Cort Report Santa Barbara April 2008">Cort Report April 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/28/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-may-2008/" title="Cort Report May 2008" target="_blank">Cort Report May 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/07/22/cort-report-for-santa-barbara-montecito-goleta-and-carpinteria-ca-areas-first-6-months-of-2008/" title="Cort Report First 6 Months 2008">Cort Report First 6 Months 2008</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/market-statistics-updates/" title="Santa Barbara Market Stats 2008">Market Statistics and Reports for the Year 2008</a></p>
<p>For information on Real Estate here in Santa Barbara, Montecito and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/mls/" title="Santa Barbara MLS" target="_blank"><strong>Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS</strong></a></p> The Top 10 Most Expensive Real Estate Zip Codes in the United Stateshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/737864/The-Top-10-Most-Expensive-Real-Estate-Zip-Codes-in-the-United-States2008-10-13T12:46:42ZKevin Schmidtchen - Santa Barbara CA Realtor (Sotheby's Int'l Realty)
<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/20070717200718587234000000-o1.jpg" border="1" height="252" hspace="10" align="right" alt="Arial View Montecito, CA." width="394" />People in general will always be attracted to <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/santa-barbara/" title="Santa Barbara CA">beautiful areas</a> within the United States when it comes down to real estate. For many, these places are also a great place to invest in when times are as uncertain as they have been in the last 18 months. </p>
<p>One reality about the real estate market in the more exclusive and expensive areas in our country that seems to hold true is this -- values tend to rise the fastest when times are good and these areas also hold onto their real estate values the best when times are not as good.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/13/the-top-10-most-expensive-real-estate-zip-codes-in-the-united-states/" title="Top 10 Most Expensive Zip Codes" target="_blank">Full Story</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Isla+Vista&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Buellton&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Ballard&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&priceFrom=3000000&priceTo=5000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="$3-5 Million" target="_blank">Current Santa Barbara and Montecito Luxury Inventory $3-5 Million</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Isla+Vista&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Buellton&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Ballard&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&priceFrom=5000000&priceTo=10000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="$5-10 Million" target="_blank">Current Santa Barbara and Montecito Luxury Inventory $5-10 Million</a></p>
<p>View: <a href="http://phototoursidx.com/sb/results.php?propClass=Res&thumbs=1&sort=pd&numResults=20&cid=244&gotoURL2=Res&type%5B%5D=Home%2FEstate&type%5B%5D=Condo%2FCo-Op&type%5B%5D=PUD&type%5B%5D=Ranch%2FFarm&city%5B%5D=Isla+Vista&city%5B%5D=Goleta&neighborhood%5B%5D=25+-+Hope+Ranch&city%5B%5D=Santa+Barbara&city%5B%5D=Montecito&city%5B%5D=Summerland&city%5B%5D=Carpinteria&city%5B%5D=Buellton&city%5B%5D=Solvang&city%5B%5D=Ballard&city%5B%5D=Los+Olivos&city%5B%5D=Santa+Ynez&priceFrom=10000000&priceTo=2000000000&bedrooms=00&bathrooms=0&sqftFrom=0&sqftTo=999999&acresFrom=0&acresTo=999999&lotsqftFrom=0&lotsqftTo=999999&yearBuiltFrom=0&yearBuiltTo=999999&regularSearch=Search" title="$10 Million and Above" target="_blank">Current Santa Barbara and Montecito Luxury Inventory $10 Million and Above</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/luxury-real-estate/" title="Luxury Real Estate Santa Barbara & Montecito">Articles on Luxury Real Estate</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/the-oceanfront-areas/" title="The Oceanfront Areas">Articles About the Oceanfront Areas</a> </p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/consumer-bailout.jpg" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />Here is a great article I just came across that I wanted to pass on to potentially help some home owners that are struggling right now here locally in Santa Barbara as well as nationally.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-09-30/the-consumer-bailout-that-nobody-knows-about/" title="Consumer Bailout" target="_blank">Full Article</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/foreclosures-bank-owned/" title="Foreclosures - Bank Owned">Articles on Foreclosures</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/short-sales/" title="Short Sale Articles">Articles on Short Sales</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p>Here is a very important <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/06/real_estate/Drastic_plan_slashes_mortgage_costs/index.htm" title="B of A Foreclosure Announcement" target="_blank">article</a> that I just read about some of the processes taking place to deal with all the foreclosures going on. Bank of America just announced this today.</p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/foreclosures-bank-owned/" title="Foreclosures - Bank Owned"><strong>Articles on Foreclosures</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/short-sales/" title="Short Sale Articles"><strong>Articles on Short Sales</strong></a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/home-school.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Having my little boy start just this last month at <a href="http://www.waldorfsantabarbara.org/" title="The Waldorf School" target="_blank">The Waldorf School</a>, I have been looking into all options for education here in the Santa Barbara, California area. One option that is becoming much more prominent here in the last years in Santa Barbara is the home schooling approach to education. Rob Kuznia, a staff write from Noozhawk wrote a great article below that outlines where Home School Santa Barbara is at. I have simply kept everything Rob Kuznia wrote here below. <em>Noozhawk staff writer Rob Kuznia can be reached at <a href="mailto:rkuznia@noozhawk.com">rkuznia@noozhawk.com</a>.</em></p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/10/santa-barbara-california-home-schooling-program/" title="Santa Barbara Home School" target="_blank">Full Story</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/category/school-information/" title="School Information">Articles About School Information</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/02/07/healthier-food-coming-to-santa-barbara-area-schools/" title="Healthier Food Coming to Santa Barbara Schools">Healthier Food Coming to Santa Barbara Schools</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Montecito Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Kevin Schmidtchen"><strong>Kevin Schmidtchen</strong></a> at Sotheby's Int'l Realty.</p>
<p>Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. </p>
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<p><img src="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/clean.jpg" border="1" hspace="10" align="right" alt="" />After the run up in Real Estate from 1998 to early 2007, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/goleta/" title="Goleta CA">Goleta</a> sellers find themselves now in a position where they better make their home attractive to buyers if they want to sell. Buyers have choices these days to say the least and most importantly they do not feel rushed. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Make a lasting and powerful first impression</strong></p>
<p>Try and make your home memorable in some way. Home buying is an emotional time, with often buyers making true decisions in the first 5 minutes of seeing a home. The curb appeal and front entrance should be inviting and fresh. Your home from the outside needs to invite the buyer into truly wanting to see the rest of the home.</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/10/03/selling-your-goleta-ca-home-in-a-slower-market-10-things-you-should-consider/" title="Selling your Goleta CA home in a Slower Market" target="_blank">Full Story</a></p>
<p>Further Reading: <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/17/5-ways-to-increase-the-chances-of-selling-your-santa-barbara-home-in-todays-market/" title="5 Ways to Increase the Chance of Selling Your Home in Today's Market">5 Ways to Increase the Chances of Selling Your Santa Barbara Home in Today's Market</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2008/06/09/is-my-realtor-a-santa-barbara-neighborhood-specialist-in-my-area/" title="Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist in My Area">Is My Realtor a Santa Barbara Neighborhood Specialist in My Area?</a>, <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/2007/12/27/5-crucial-tips-to-have-your-santa-barbara-home-ready-for-sale-in-a-slow-market/" title="5 Crucial Tips to Have Your Home Ready to Sell in a Slow Market">5 Crucial Tips to Have Your Santa Barbara Home Ready For Sale in a Slow Market</a></p>
<p>For information on Santa Barbara Real Estate, Goleta Real Estate and/or our surrounding areas, as well as any other aspects of life in our area, please don't hesitate to contact <a href="http://www.santabarbararealestatevoice.com/contact/" title="Contact - Ke