Emerging Real Estate Trends 2019 Could See
According to the Urban Land Institute, the future of real estate is complicated The Urban Land Institute (ULI) just released its annual Emerging Trends inReal Estate Report for 2019. One word sums up the findings for the coming year and that word is...
Traveling for the Holidays? How About Booking a Private Jet?
8 Benefits of Flying by Private Jet Are you planning on traveling for the holidays? Commercial airlines today are vying for your business by selling elaborate seats, suites and private apartments to make first class more extravagant than ever befor...
Celebrity Homes: Santa Barbara Sanctuaries of the Famous
Santa Barbara is the secret hiding place for many of Hollywood’s ultra-rich and famous Santa Barbara is a true oasis for the famous, which is why you’ll find so many celebrity homes here. The fact that celebrities choose to live on the American ...
Is a Recession Coming?
Recessions happen. 5 warning signs to watch for. While our economy is at full steam right now, lately I’ve been hearing the question “Is a recession coming?” from clients and colleagues. A decade after the global financial crisis, the United...
Creating a Cozy Home: 9 Ways to Generate a Comfy Space This Winter
Don’t let the predicted gray, rainy skies ruin your mood It’s that time of year when many of us here in Santa Barbara turn our attention to creating a cozy home. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter temperatures will be near or cool...
Montecito Community Leadership Forms The Partnership for Resilient Communities
As our neighbors in Ventura and Los Angeles begin to recover from the Woolsey Fire, Montecito community leaders form The Partnership for Resilient Communities I’m thoroughly impressed with the Montecito community leadership that formed the Partner...
Thinking of Buying a Home During the Holidays?
FORGET BLACK FRIDAY DEALS, THE HOLIDAYS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SAVE MONEY ON A NEW HOME Are you considering buying a home during the holidays? I’m here to tell you that's an excellent idea! As I explained in a previous blog, Spring is the best t...
Million-dollar Homes to Million-dollar Neighborhoods: The Rise of the 7-figure Enclave
Statistics show the million-dollar neighborhood is a growing phenomenon despite the recent market cool-down After analyzing home values across the country, including right here in Montecito, the experts at Trulia have issued a new report showing 7-...
How to Protect Your Home While You’re Selling
8 home protection tips for Santa Barbara sellers Selling a home in Santa Barbara isn’t necessarily unsafe; however, it’s always a good idea to take precautionary safety measures to protect your home and treasures as soon as you list with your fa...
What Does a Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Look Like?
Check out my list of 8 must-do activities in and around town A Santa Barbara Thanksgiving might look a lot different than the holiday appears in other parts of the country. Besides eating turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pumpkin, Santa Barbarians lov...