Montecito Real Estate

Santa Barbara Short Term Rental Ban Approved

Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance banning Short Term…

7 years ago

Short-Term Rentals in Santa Barbara

https://vimeo.com/220663111 Alys Martinez of KEYT television in Santa Barbara reports on County Supervisor's ban on Short Term Rentals. The Supervisors…

8 years ago

Natalie Portman buys home in Montecito

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millipied have purchased a modern estate in Montecito for 6.5 million. Sweeping ocean views are enjoyed…

8 years ago

Oprah Drops by Starbucks in Montecito

Oprah drops by the Montecito Starbucks on Coast Village Road on Sunday to promote her new Chai Tea! https://youtu.be/GKU3juzUiKQ

8 years ago

Zillow Zestimates…

May 11, 2017:  On Good Morning America Barbara Corcoran reported on the lawsuit filed against Zillow.com based on their "Zestimates" feature  (an…

8 years ago

The Montecito Real Estate Market at a Glance

Last year 203 single-family homes, condos, and vacant lots were sold in Montecito. This analysis was derived from the Santa…

8 years ago

The Difference Between a Second Unit and an Accessory Dwelling Unit in California

Last September Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2406 that promote secondary dwelling units aka accessory…

8 years ago

540 El Bosque in Montecito

Asking Price: $2,950,000. Open Sunday (1-4)  February 12, 2017.  Two Story Farmhouse was built in 1925. Currently features two downstairs bedrooms with…

8 years ago

New California Water Conservation Requirements

On January 1, 2017, a new California Civil Code: Senate Bill No. 407 Chapter 587 requires that all homes built on…

8 years ago

502 Picacho Lane in Montecito, California

This four-bedroom home can be found on one of Montecito's most prestigious streets. This remodeled Mediterranean-style home resides on approximately…

8 years ago