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Montecito Tea Fire Still Burning I recently attended an interesting meeting of the Montecito Fire Committee.  About two years ago there was a massive fire that raged in the hills above Santa Barbara destroying hundreds of multi-million dollar estates, known as the tea fire. Many of these homes we...

Federal Stimulus Money for Santa Barbara Homeowners Who Go Green Property owners in Santa Barbara County who are interested in improving their home or even commercial properties with green retrofits should investigate a new program being offered.  The County of Santa Barbara has received 5 millio...

Thinking About Buying a Second Home or Vacation Rental in Santa Barbara? If you are thinking about buying a home or condominium in Santa Barbara and want it to generate income while you are not staying there.  Renting it short term to vacationers might be a good idea.  Santa Barbara is a popular ...

Top 5 Reasons to Buy This Summerland Horse Land for $1,150,000- Price Reduced 1.  Walk to restaurants.  Just a couple blocks down the hill is a fun selection of restaurants on Summerland's Lilly Ave.  One of the local favorites is the Nugget where you could spend hours looking at all of the old ...

Santa Barbara Hiking- San Ysidro Trail Santa Barbara's topography lends itself to some beautiful hikes.  The scenic Santa Ynez mountains tower over this coastline to the North and provide easy access to hiking trails.  Many of these trails start in the foothills just a short bike ride or drive f...

Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Analysis for April 2010 The Santa Barbara real estate market has been heating up as we approach the peak summer buying and selling season.  The number of homes sold in April 2010 vs. April 2009 is up in all coastal areas of the county including Santa Barbara, Gole...

Acre Estate in the Heart of Santa Ynez Wine Country- Offered at $6,250,000 French country meets ranch style living in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country.  This stunning estate on over 22 acres has 360 degree panoramic views in one of the most exclusive and desirable locations in the Santa Ynez ...

Santa Ynez French Country Estate for Sale- $6,250,000 French Country elegance meets ranch living on over 22 acres.  This stunning estate has a 4 bedroom 4 bath main house , detached guest house, barn and panoramic 360 degree views in one of the most exclusive and desirable locations in the Santa ...

With jobs and the economy struggling along, it's understandable that many homeowners are having a hard time making their mortgage payments these days.  You bought your dream home four years ago when financing was easy to come by and rising home prices were threatening to push the American dream b...

Malcolm Gladwell at the Arlington Another great aspect of Santa Barbara life is that some of the most influential people stop by and give lectures. It's the same with musicians, some of the best musicians include Santa Barbara in their tours...can you blame them?  Everyone wants to experience a l...