What’s Going On In Santa Barbara? – April 2018
Hi Friends, I've been lucky to be part of the Santa Barabara real estate community for the last 15 years, and one of the things I love the most are the people I meet while showing homes or meeting new…
Where The Heck Is The Trout Club Anyways?
When I became the first EcoBroker in Santa Barbara in 2006, I also joined the board of the Community Environmental Council and began hosting the monthly Green Drinks networking events. These two affiliations introduced me to many people throughout our…
Spring 2018 and the Housing Hustle!
Over the past month, real estate has been busy for me, which I love. If you want to get something done, hire a busy person! Here is some of what I have been up to: In escrow: 1010 Belmonte Listed…
The Mesa…so hot right now!
When I was a little girl growing up in Santa Barbara, my Dad lived on the Mesa on a street called Los Alamos. The house was not large; 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1200 +/- square foot original condition single level…
The End of an Era; Saying Goodbye to The Shire: The Sale of 2101 Refugio Road
Full disclosure, this one hits very close to home...in fact to my childhood home and yes I am the daughter of the Principal, (which always needs to be disclosed in real estate). This magical ranch, lovingly named "Shire" where I grew up…
Summer “Adulting” in Santa Barbara County
As I type this and get ready to schedule this to go out tomorrow, there are only 5.5 more days in this school year and then my 1st grader will be a 2nd grader and my youngest will be a Kindergartner! …
Once Upon A Time The Green Builder Built A Green House…
Dennis Allen of Allen Construction Lists His Personal Mission Canyon Residence For Sale Imagine living in a home that is filled with natural light, surrounded by mature oak trees, moments away from some of Santa Barbara’s most incredible trails and…
Even as a 16 Year Realtor, buying a house can be tricky!
Over the past 12 years, my husband and I have bought two houses in Santa Barbara. Considering that I am a Realtor and this is what I have done professionally for the past 16 years, I wish I could say…
The Land of 900 Non-Profits!
I have read that there are more non-profits in Santa Barbara than in any other community in our nation, around 900! Growing up in this town exposed me to non-profits, boards and giving back at a very young age. My…
Following Around The Sign Guy
There has been a big uptick in inventory over the past month in the Santa Barbara market. Over the past 16 years in this business I have noticed some super scientific ways to know the market has changed and here…
It’s Always Sunny in San Roque
Having been born and raised in Santa Barbara and lived in many neighborhoods in my hometown, I can tell you that we do have varied weather from one part of town to the next. Micro-climate zones exist in Santa Barbara…