Is a Home Buyer’s Market on the Horizon?
PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NATION SAY THE TIDES MAY BE SHIFTING After a long winter in the housing market across the country, including right here in Montecito, many real estate professionals are predicting they see a home buyer’s market on the hori...
20th Annual Power Lunch with Warren Buffett
DINE WITH THE ORACLE OF OMAHA Want to take a power lunch with Warren Buffett and make a difference in the lives of thousands at the same time? Then get pre-qualified now to place a bid on eBay for YOUR chance to dine with the Oracle of Omaha at Smith...
Dreaming of Living in a Luxury Modern Home in Montecito?
CHECK OUT MY ICONIC MODERNISM LISTINGS The idea behind a luxury modern home in Montecito, or anywhere for that matter, is that form should follow function. There was also the concept of ‘Truth to materials’, which held that rather than conceal...
Add Value to Your Home With a Chef-Inspired Kitchen
HOMES WITH UPSCALE KITCHENS SELL FOR MORE Experts agree a chef-inspired kitchen can add value to your home and is a recipe for success when it comes time to sell. According to two of the top online real estate information services, home sellers see...
Interest Rates: No More Hikes in 2019?
PRIME TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME IN MONTECITO Last week, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady, amending earlier predictions there would be more interest rate hikes in 2019. The news came as a relief to many investors. And it gets...
Bye-bye, 2018 Tax Deductions. Hello, Loopholes
5 TAX BREAKS THAT HAVE DISAPPEARED (SORT OF) The major overhaul of the U.S. tax code has left many homeowners confused this tax season.  But the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) IS not as frightening as you might think with regard to 2018 ta ded...
Going Solar? Facts and Figures to Help You Decide
WHEN GOING SOLAR, A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY Considering going solar in 2019? That’s good for both you and the environment. Experts report that making the switch from fossil fuel could potentially cut air pollution by 90%. But that’s not...
3 Ways to Maximize Your Profit When Selling a Home
THE NOT SO SECRET SECRETS OF SAVVY SELLERS I'm sure you want to maximize your profit when selling a home. Many people are tempted to consider options such as working with a discount real estate agent or entering into a sale-by-owner program, but Iâ€...
Listing Your Home in Santa Barbara
NOW MIGHT BE THE BEST TIME TO DO IT You may have heard that the housing market is softening. If you’re thinking about listing your home in Santa Barbara or Montecito, NOW is the best time to do it. According to a year-end report from Realtor.com, ...
Next Housing Crash Prediction: Is One Coming?
5 reasons NOT to fear a housing crash As we head into 2019, it seems like everyone is awaiting the experts’ next housing crash prediction. Some of those experts do warn there’s trouble brewing in the U.S. housing market; asserting fear that an...