Ten Designer Tips to Improve Your Home’s Value

Sep 25, 2016

Make the room feel bigger than its square footage. Selecting and placing furniture that fits the scale of the room...

Fiesta! “Old Spanish Days” in Santa Barbara!

Jul 11, 2016

“Old Spanish Days” is Santa Barbara’s largest celebration and one of the top regional festivals in the United States. It...

Brexit and the U.S. Housing Markets ?

Jun 26, 2016

. U.S. housing markets may further benefit from global uncertainty, as they are still perceived as safe, relatively stable, and to some extent underpriced, especially when compared to London’s exorbitant real estate

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For Sale By Owner?

Apr 2, 2016

Studies have shown that the typical house sold by the homeowner sells for $210,000 while the typical house sold by an agent sells for $249,000. This doesn’t mean that an agent can get $39,000 more for your home as studies have shown that people are more likely to FSBO in markets with lower price points. However, it does show that selling on your own might not make sense.

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In Real Estate, Sometimes, Love Hurts

Mar 6, 2016

Lower-priced homes are most likely to have the word love in property descriptions, while million-dollar homes are most likely to be described as sexy and seductive, an analysis of listings finds. In luxury real estate, love is cheap and sex sells.

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1709 Overlook Lane in Santa Barbara

Sep 11, 2015

This George Washington Smith estate offers ocean views over the Andre Clark Bird Refuge to the islands. This home was constructed in 1928 and has been designated a registered landmark. The house and grounds have been beautifully renovated by the current owners. The house is 5710 square feet, and the property is privately situated on 0.95 acres. This five-bedroom four and half-bath home has been carefully restored to retain its original charm and character while updating the kitchen and bathrooms.

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