Despite the bursting of the housing bubble, the ensuing recession, and the slow recovery, buyers have not abandoned luxury homes. It turns out they just took a break. In July 2013, sales of homes costing more than $1 million were up 46.6 percent from the previous July.
The Bond real estate brokerage in NYC now accepts Bitcoins.“The Bitcoin is a convenient and inexpensive way for our customers to transfer money, so we see it as a win-win situation which will impact the real estate industry,” said Noah Freedman, co-founder of Bond New York.
In what may be a first for a traditional real estate firm, Manhattan-basedbrokerage Bond New York has announced it will now accept Bitcoin as payment for real estate transactions.
The shifting sands of consumer tastes are revealed in the latest “lab report” from the Trulia.com website which examined the last two years of luxury home listings to see what amenities are trending up, and trending down.
If you’re looking at home and design photos on Pinterest, you’ll love another fast-growing repository of beautiful home photos. It’s called Houzz, and it’s already turning heads in the real estate community.
Houzz (www.houzz.com) is a combination of “house” and “buzz.” Houzz is a home remodeling website that caters to current and aspiring homeowners with a passion for renovation and design.
Houzz was launched in 2009 by a couple in San Francisco that were seeking remodeling inspiration for their home. Today 90% of the site’s 14 million monthly unique visitors are homeowners.
Houzz features a library of more than 1.5 million high-quality photos that were uploaded by designers and remodelers.
Whether selling, buying, or remodeling Houzz can help you better understand a home’s potential. Houzz can also help you look past aesthetic challenges you may be facing. Just search Houzz’s searchable library and renovation photos for all kinds of ideas, and inspiration.
Buying a home? Your age may influence your decision. For younger buyers, the most important factors in choosing a property are convenience to jobs, affordability, and quality of the local schools. For older buyers what matters most is proximity to friends, family, and healthcare facilities.
Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has developed into a subculture of artisan shops, hip eateries, wine-tasting rooms, and award-winning microbreweries. You’ll quickly pick up on the cool vibe in the Funk Zone that resonates throughout this eclectic community of winemakers, surfboard shapers, local artists, and shopowners.
The Funk Zone is home to a majority of Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail with a series of 17 tasting room representing Santa Barbara County wineries and vineyards.
You’ll find Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Highway 101 (Between Cabrillo and lower Montecito)
If you’re headed to the Funk Zone you might want to check out the Santa Barbara Running Shop, Segway of Santa Barbara, and Wheel Fun Rentals to get you going! Also, check out these other fun Funk Zone things to do:
Santa Barbara is often referred to as the American Riviera because of its unique gentle climate on the California...
Welcome to the prestigous gated community known as Ennisbrook in Montecito, California!
Santa Barbara has been called the American Riviera and the private community of Ennisbrook is home to magnificent estates, stunning ocean and mountain vistas, and a very comfortable mediterranean climate.
There are 102 properties spread over 200 gated acres in Ennisbrook located in the heart of Montecito. The properties here in Ennisbrook range from just under an acre to over three acres.
It’s a sad day here in Santa Barbara. One of the community’s most beloved persons, Johnathan Winters passed away on April 11, 2013, at his home here in Montecito. Everywhere you go today it’s the only thing people are talking about. Mr. Winters was a very generous person whose warmth and humor touched many people here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr.Winters and his family.
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Mark Lomas and Kirsten Wolfe are two of Santa Barbara’s top-producing realtors.
Integrity, Experience, Discretion, and Professional Standards are a reputation they’ve earned by helping people effectively for over 25 years. As your skilled advisor, they work very hard to earn your trust and to turn your real estate objectives into reality.
Mark, Ray, and Kirsten have a unique grasp on technology, and marketing that distinguishes them from the competition. From creating award-winning real estate websites to outstanding real estate photography and videos Mark and Kirsten can make the difference that you’re looking for. Mark, Ray, and Kirsten blend the old-school ways of practicing real estate (by providing extraordinary service and client care) with the newest technological innovations.
Mark, Ray, and Kirsten’s focus is on maximizing your results for a truly rewarding experience. Their pledge is excellent communication at every step in the process. If you’re looking to get an “edge up” in this ever-changing Santa Barbara real estate market contact Mark and Kirsten today!
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