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500 MEADOW WOOD LN, MONTECITO UPPER 4BD/3BA + 2 offices • $6,650,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3

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119 HOLLISTER RANCH RD, GAVIOTA Built in 2021; 3BD/2BA + barn • $8,500,000 Laura Drammer / Cole Robbins, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580 / 199501434

840 TORO CANYON RD, MONTECITO 4BD/3½BA; ±10.01 acres • $5,395,000 Cristal Clarke / J.J. Gobbell, 805.403.5785 LIC# 00968247 / 02063124 OPEN SAT 1-4 & SUN 11-1

4126 FOOTHILL RD, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $875,000 Sina Omidi, 805.689.7700 LIC# 01944430 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3

360 MORETON BAY LN #3, GOLETA 2BD/2BA • $720,000 Jo Ann Mermis, 805.895.5650 LIC# 00891742

31 DEARBORN PL #36, GOLETA 1BD/1BA • $509,000 Spechler & Beck Real Estate Group, 805.689.2717 / 805.708.0446 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548

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CRISTAL CLARKE

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the seller and buyer at

the seller at 4180 Cresta Avenue,

1007-1023 Olive Street,

Listed for $9,850,000.

Listed for $9,900,000.

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the buyer at 2451 Calle Linares,

the seller and buyer at

Listed for $2,990,000.

1417 Hillcrest Road,

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LAURA DRAMMER

CLAIRE HANSSEN

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the buyer at 228 Valhalla Drive,

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2692 SYCAMORE CANYON RD, MONTECITO 7BD/8½BA • $16,850,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

3511 SEA LEDGE LN, HOPE RANCH 3BD/4½BA • $11,295,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

2150 ORTEGA HILL RD, MONTECITO 4BD/4½BA • $10,950,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

350 GREENWELL AVE, SUMMERLAND 2BD/2½BA; ±11.75 acres • $10,500,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

701 LINDEN AVE, CARPINTERIA ±11,325 sq ft commercial • $8,950,000 Nancy Kogevinas / Ken Switzer 805.450.6232 LIC# 01209514

1104 FOOTHILL RD, OJAI 4BD/4½+½BA • $5,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

3415 CAMPANIL DR, SANTA BARBARA 6BD/3½BA • $5,695,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792

6724 BREAKERS WAY, VENTURA 3BD/2BA • $5,499,000 Tyler M Henry, 805-705-6243 LIC# 01892636

1950 LEMON RANCH RD, MONTECITO Last Lot at Birnam Wood Golf Club; ±1 acre • $5,300,000 Chase Enright, 805.708.4057 LIC# 01800599

122 HOLLISTER RANCH, GOLETA NORTH ±105 acres; 1/3 interest • $4,750,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644

1181 LAS ALTURAS RD, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA • $4,590,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919

851 ADOBE CREEK RD, SOLVANG 5BD/2½BA; ±2.69 acres; pool; arena • $2,380,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

6798 OJAI AVE, LA CONCHITA 7BD/5BA; ±4,690SF • $1,999,999 Felipe Castañeda, 805.636.4410 LIC# 02103365

610 DE LA GUERRA W, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/2BA; ±0.12 acres • 1,497,000 Ally Edwards, 805.331.4277 LIC# 02117216

3185 BECK RD, LOMPOC 4BD/2½BA • $899,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

6983 VISTA DEL RINCON DR, LA CONCHITA 3BD/1BA • $870,000 Felipe Castañeda, 805.636.4410 LIC# 02103365

1651 RANGE RD, OXNARD 3BD/2½BA • $799,000 Mathew Raab, 805.705.5486 LIC# 02063526

1900+ LAS CANOAS RIDGE WY, MISSION CYN ±.87 acre • $699,000 Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper, 805.570.5680 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

HIGHWAY 41, MORRO BAY ±13.9 acres • $225,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

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Love the One You’re with — Clutter and All

et’s celebrate the month of love by sharing a bell? If so, then let me offer some ideas to noodle on some thoughts on how our physical space when it comes to this area of your life … all in the name can hinder our emotional space. One of the of love! biggest challenges in any relationship is the clutter and “stuff ” that can come between a 1) People must want to change. People don’t usually change marriage or partnership. because you want them to. There, I said it. Sorry, but it’s This might make you chuckle, but all too often, I have the truth. If you can accept your partner just as they are seen the little stuff turn into the big divide. Early in my right now, with all their “stuff ” and their time managecareer, I got many calls from people asking if I ment issues and their lack of understanding could come and get their partner more orgaabout how disorganized they may be, then nized. To their disappointment, my answer you have won more than half the battle. Then was always “no.” I would tell them, “Getting change can start to happen. What you CAN do is help them find organized is like getting in shape: They have their WIIFM — “What’s in it for me?” to want it, and you can’t want it for them. If Helping your partner see what’s in it for they don’t have the desire, then the changes them (more harmony, easier to find things, don’t stick, and the habits aren’t genuine, so inevitably there will be even more disorgaless stress, increased productivity) will nization — and disappointment — down the make it much easier to support them in making some changes. road.” When people get together in a relaby Sara Caputo tionship, they each bring their lifetime of 2) Communicate expectations. If the willingstuff — both emotional and physical — with ness to make some change is present for your them. Then they start to collect stuff partner, having a conversation around what together. We collect and accumulate for many varied you expect and what you want is imperative. Without reasons, but at the end of the day, it often impedes on this conversation, they’ll have nothing to work toward and nothing to gauge success in their process. And the other person’s space. Another issue is that each partner often has a differ- remember, an unspoken expectation is a resentment ent idea of what “being organized” means to them. Ring waiting to happen.

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3) Create a plan. Once you have breezed through numbers one and two, it’s now time to sit down and create a plan together. What do you want to do to move forward? How do you want your space to look, to flow, to function? What do you want to do in this room/office/area once it’s organized? The answers to these questions will get you on the same page and create forward momentum. 4) Claim your spaces. Each person should have a tiny bit of space that is theirs and only theirs where the other isn’t allowed to criticize or start tidying up. It’s the other person’s expression of themselves, and I am a big believer that everyone needs a little bit of their own space to do with what they want. The rule is you have to leave it alone — even if it bugs you! 5) Ask for help. At the end of the day, if you can’t find forward movement in this area of your relationship, then get some help! There are many people (therapists, professional organizers, consultants, coaches, etc.) that would be more than happy to help you restore harmony in your relationship. It’s their job. I suggest bringing in a fresh set of eyes and ears, and let someone else do the talking!

In the words of Richard Bach, “True love stories never have endings,” so consider this to be the beginning of a new chapter in your neverending love story.

Sara Caputo transforms how individuals, teams, and small businesses navigate workflow and increase workplace efficiency. Her work has been featured in Working Women, Success, and Forbes, as well as other national and regional publications. She can be reached at sara@saracaputoconsulting.com.

“El Palacio De La Reina’’

The Crown Jewel of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront

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The crown jewel of Santa Barbara’s waterfront area, ‘’El Palacio De La Reina’’ is in the very best of locations - 1 block to the beach and 1 block to State Street and the Funk Zone, at the doorstep to dozens of restaurants, wine tasting and waterfront recreation. Recently renovated over a period of 4 years and at a cost of over $5M, this masterpiece embodies a passion project of authentic architectural restoration and gorgeous modern interiors. The exquisite Spanish Colonial building is capped by a luxurious owner’s residence of nearly 2000 square feet. Each residence has its own exterior entrance, and the 3 smaller apartments are finished with the same high-quality designer touches as the owner’s home. Explore the many options for use and investment which this unique and irreplaceable generational property can offer.

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NEW LISTING | 9 E. QUINTO STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA | OPEN SAT & SUN 1 - 4 PM 3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | 2100± SQUARE FEET | OFFERED AT $2,150,000 This quintessential Santa Barbara home sits behind a sandstone wall and under a red tile roof. Perched at the gateway to Santa Barbara’s coveted Upper East neighborhood, this home is close to all that living in the American Riviera’s downtown can afford. Easily stroll the treelined streets of the Upper East and reside just minutes from the Downtown theatre and restaurant district, The Mission, San Roque and the thriving De la Vina corridor. This home offers 3BR/2.5BA and single-level living in over 2,100 sq.ft. The living room boasts wood beam ceilings, a cozy fireplace and easy outdoor flow under trellised patios. The spacious kitchen has an island, abundant cabinet space, a breakfast area and a built-in desk and workstation. The generous primary bedroom suite echoes the beamed ceilings of the living room with its own fireplace and a private patio. With stylish drought-tolerant landscaping and lush hedges, the outdoor spaces are comfortable, private and easy to maintain. Located in the desirable Roosevelt Elementary attendance area and close to Cottage Hospital, Trader Joe’s, Gelson’s, coffee shops and restaurants.

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520 W Arrellaga St | Santa Barbara | 4BD/4BA DRE 01509445 | Offered at $1,275,000 Aaron Gilles 805.895.1877

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1220 Franklin Ranch Rd | Goleta | 3BD/5BA DRE 01463617 | Offered at $12,500,000 Knight Real Estate Group 805.895.4406

812 Romero Canyon Rd | Montecito | 4BD/4BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $6,995,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600

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427 Pimiento Ln | Montecito | 3BD/2BA DRE 01933992 | Offered at $5,500,000 Leslie McFadden 805.252.4541

4815 Sandyland Rd Unit A | Carpinteria | 4BD/4BA DRE 01391451 | Offered at $4,200,000 Lynn Z Gates 805.705.4942

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2460 Golden Gate | Summerland | 5BD/3BA DRE 01384768 | Offered at $2,590,000 Farideh Farinpour 805.708.3617

6815 Shadowbrook Dr | Goleta | 6BD/3BA DRE 00978392/02096482 | Offered at $1,995,000 Sener Jones Associates 805.969.8900

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A Farmworker Community Leads in Green Transportation

oor communities get overlooked, neglected, and sometimes exploited as dumping grounds. This is true for farmworker communities. One town, Huron, just over 6,000 residents, mostly Hispanic fieldworkers, is changing this pattern. Most of us have probably never hear of this place in California’s Central Valley. It is one of the most fertile places on Earth and produces windfall profits for big agribusiness but not for seasonal workers. Rey León, the town’s mayor for the past five years and son of a bracero migrant from Mexico, remembers as a boy traveling 53 miles by bus for three hours to visit a cousin in the hospital. Years later, after graduating from UC Berkeley and returning to Huron, he tried to get reliable bus routes for his community but without success. Eventually he was able to obtain an assortment of grants from state climate programs that industrial by Dennis Allen polluters are required to fund. With this money, he created the Green Raiteros program — a program of nine electric vehicles that shuttle residents all over Fresno County free of charge. The name, Raitero, is from a slang word meaning “ride.” Raitero is a person who offers a ride. People can use this service as

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often as needed by reserving a ride a few days in advance. Affordable and reliable transportation is crucial for poor folks to avail themselves of health-care services. Wives and their children often rely on husbands to get to distant medical appointments, frequently losing a day’s wage in the process. Imagine the impact when the median annual household income in Huron is $25,000. León’s program, with 30 public charging stations, already has the greatest density of electric ports per capita anywhere in America, even accounting for the wealthiest ZIP codes. There are only a few places nationwide that have tried to integrate electric vehicles into low-income communities, and almost all are in California. According to the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, getting green vehicles into marginalized communities is “the greatest challenge we face in meeting our climate goals.” Cities in California are starting to innovate solutions to this problem. Rancho San Pedro, a polluted neighborhood in Southern California with 450 subsidized apartments, has created a car-sharing program where

electric cars are available to enrolled residents for $3 an hour. Money no longer seems to be an issue since Congress passed the infrastructure package. The Biden administration is committed to addressing deep inequities in the transition to green transportation. It is looking to Huron and similar programs that have reversed the normal topdown model deployed in communities. Local leadership is the best approach to confronting climate change, environmental injustices, and lifting up the most marginalized. Once again, California is proving to be an innovator and exporter of outside-the-box policies and ideas. Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

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The Mesa 130 Santa Rosa Place, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,695,000, Village Properties, David Charles Allen 805617-9311, DRE#02070430

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4126 Foothill Road, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $875,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sina Omidi 805-6897700, DRE#01944430

320 East Mountain Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-4, $4,725,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Madison Gildea / Nico Pollero 480-262-9668 / 805-4503552, DRE#02144201 / #02015085 840 Toro Canyon Road, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 12:30 -3, $5,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, J.J. Gobbell 805-403-5785, DRE#02063124 500 Meadow Wood Lane, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $6,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rick Hannay 805-451-6061, DRE#00967355

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Enjoy the tranquility of Village Green community. Single level PUD, with private spacious south facing patio. Home offers two large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Master bedroom offers an open layout, walk-in closet and direct access to the patio. Great size laundry room and pantry off the kitchen area. Enjoy the close proximity to shopping, restaurants, downtown and the beach. HOA Community offers clubhouse, pool, play area and greenbelt.

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2 Bed | 2 Bath | Single-Level | Listed at $875,000

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Message From the President

BY BOB WALSMITH JR. - 2022 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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YOUR STRESS FREE-GUIDE TO SHOPPING FOR HOME LOANS

Bob Walsmith Jr.

ith this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed, you’ll find the right mortgage. The meetings that I will attend next week focus on serious subjects such as affordable housing, housing supply, fair housing, tenants’ rights, taxes, climate change, and more. Here are some of the vitally important topics that I will be keeping my eye on next week: When it comes to buying a house, most people know what they prefer: a bungalow or a condo, a hot neighborhood, or a sleepy street. Mortgages, too, come in many styles — and recognizing which type you should choose is just slightly more involved than, say, knowing that you prefer hardwood floors over wall-to-wall carpeting. First things first: To pick the best loan for your situation, you need to know what your situation is, exactly. Will you be staying in this home for years? Decades? Are you feeling financially comfortable? Are you anxious about changing loan rates? You’ll want to understand the different loans that are out there. There are lots of options, and it can get a little complicated — but you got this. Here we go. Mortgages Are Fixed-Rate or Adjustable, and One Type Is Better for You Let’s start with the most common type of mortgage, that workhorse of home loans — the fixed-rate mortgage. A Fixed Rate Mortgage: • Lets you lock in an interest rate for 15 or 30 years (there are also 20 year loans as well). That

means your monthly payment will stay the same over the life of the loan. (That said, your property taxes and insurance premiums will likely change over time.) It’s ideal when: You want long-term stability and plan to stay put. Here’s what else you need to know about fixed-rate mortgages: • A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage offers a lower monthly payment for the loan amount (for this reason, it’s more popular than the other option, the 15-year). • A 15-year fixed-rate mortgage typically offers a lower interest rate but a higher monthly payment because you’re paying off the loan amount faster. Now let’s get into adjustable rate, the other type of mortgage you’ll be looking at. An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM): • Offers a lower interest rate than a fixed-rate mortgage for an initial period — say, five or seven years — but the rate can fluctuate after the introductory period is over, depending on changes in interest rate conditions. And that can make it difficult to budget. • Has caps that protect how high the rate can go. It’s ideal when: You plan to live in a home for a short time or you expect your income to go up to offset potentially higher future rates. Here’s what else you need to know about adjustable-rate mortgages: • Different lenders may offer the same initial interest rate but different rate caps. It’s important to compare rate caps when shopping around for an ARM. • Adjustable-rate mortgages have a reputation for being complicated. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advises, make sure to read the fine print. A general rule of thumb: When comparing adjustable-rate loans, ask the prospective lender to calculate the highest payment you may ever have to make. You don’t want any surprises. Conventional Loan or Government Loan? Your Life Answers the Question Which fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage you qualify for introduces a whole host of other categories, and they fall under two umbrellas: conventional loans and government loans. Conventional loans: • Offer some of the most competitive interest

rates, which means you’ll likely pay less in interest over the period of the loan. • Typically, you can get one more quickly than a government loan because there’s less paperwork. Who qualifies? Typically, you need at least a credit score of 620 or above and a 5% down payment to qualify for a conventional loan. Here’s what else you need to know about conventional loans: • If you put less than 20% down for a conventional loan, you’ll be required to pay private mortgage insurance, an extra monthly fee designed to mitigate the risk to the lender that a borrower could default on a loan. (PMI ranges from about 0.3% to 1.15% of your home loan.) The upshot: The lender has to cancel PMI when you reach 22% equity in your home, and you can request to have it canceled once you hit 20% equity. • Most conventional loans also have a maximum 43% debt-to-income ratio, which compares how much money you owe (on student loans, credit cards, car loans, and other debts) to your income — expressed as a percentage. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac set limits on how much money you can borrow for a conventional loan. A home loan that conforms to these limits is called a conforming loan: • In most cities, the maximum amount for a conforming loan is $548,250. • In high-cost areas, such as New York City and San Francisco, the limit is $822,275. • Limits are revisited annually and are subject to change based on each area’s average home price. A home loan that exceeds these limits is called a jumbo loan: • Jumbo loans typically require a higher down payment (up to 30% for some lenders) and a credit score of at least 720. Some borrowers can qualify while putting down 20%, but their credit score must be higher. • They also tend to have stricter debt-to-income requirements, generally allowing for a maximaxi mum DTI ratio of 38%. There are practical considerations to consider before getting a jumbo loan too, mainly: Are you comfortable carrying that much debt? The answer depends on your current financial situation and long-term financial goals. There are other types of loans. You should reach out to your trusted REALTOR® for suggestions of lenders to speak with for help.

Bob Walsmith Jr. is a native to Southern California and a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. During his work with the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Bob has served on the CORE Committee, Education Committee, been Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Multiple Listing Service Committee. He also is on the Board of Directors of the Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. Bob lives in Goleta with his beautiful wife Julie. When not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, fine wine, fine dining, and walking our beautiful coastline. Bob can be reached at 805.720.5362 and/or bob@bobwalsmithjr.com

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“I have bought and sold homes in Hope Ranch with Adrienne Schuele as my agent. In short, she is my “agent for life”. In every transaction, Adrienne went above and beyond any realtor I have used in the past 40 years.”

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Picacho Lane ——— Montecito 6 Bed | 13 Bath | 8,354 Sq Ft Offered at $14,900,000 | Buyer Representation

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The Olive Tree House ——— Hope Ranch 4 Bed | 7 Bath | 8,188 Sq Ft Offered at $22,000,000 | Seller Representation

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “Michele and Lindsay were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. Their professionalism, expertise and excellent interpersonal skills helped to make them wonderful representatives for both us and the sellers. Michele and Lindsay gave us good advice on the market and challenges for buying a home in the area. They deserve all the accolades coming their way! We found a lovely home we plan to enjoy for years to come.”

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“The Langhorne Group is fabulous. They made the sale of my home seem seamless. They used very state-of-the-art technology together with great personal and professional skills to sell my home. I felt they were very knowledgeable of and current on market trends.”

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1333 School House Road ——— Montecito 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,900 Sq Ft Sold at $4,850,000 | Seller Representation

6387 Lagunitas Court ——— Carpinteria 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,172 Sq Ft Sold at $1,500,000 | Seller Representation

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735 Feura Lane ——— Montecito 5 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 4,944 Sq Ft Sold at $12,250,000 | Buyer Representation

21 Seaview Drive ——— Montecito 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,234 Sq Ft Sold at $2,895,000 | Seller Representation

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“Jim was fantastic in every phase during the purchase of our home. We really appreciated his honesty and calming demeanor during stressful periods. We will gladly work with him again.”

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617 Del Parque Drive Unit D ——— Santa Barbara 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,664 Sq Ft Sold at $1,749,000 | Buyer Representation

514 Tallant Road ——— Santa Barbara 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,273 Sq Ft Sold at $1,750,000 | Seller Representation

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Michael Woodard

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “I’ve known Mike for many years and the first thing I’ve always admired about him is he’s an honest man. He guided us through a complicated sale/remodel, calming frayed nerves many times. We trusted him implicitly; can’t possibly imagine going through this with anyone else!”

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805.564.5078 michael@michaelwoodard.com DRE 01128958 @michaelwoodardsb 3152 Via Real ——— Carpinteria 5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3,091 Sq Ft Sold at $1,875,000 | Seller Representation

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“Tony is knowledgeable, thoughtful, understanding, flexible, and calm. Selling and buying a house is a stressful experience in the best of circumstances. Tony has all the attributes to make the process go smoothly as Tony communicates clearly at a high level.“

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805.705.4007 tony.miller@compass.com compass.com/agents/tony-miller DRE 01979251

844 Meigs Road ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2,752 Sq Ft $3,000,000

925 Chelham Way ——— Montecito 5 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,785 Sq Ft $2,505,000

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Jennifer Berger

22 Pine Drive ——— Santa Barbara 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,405 Sale Pending at $1,650,000 | Seller Representation

2025 Still Meadow ——— Ballard/Santa Ynez 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,481 Sq Ft Sold at $2,694,000 | Buyer Representation

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“Jennifer has real-estate in her blood. As a 3rdgeneration realtor she has had, literally, a lifetime of experience understanding the way the process works and she’ll bring that to bear on every transaction. Additionally, Jennifer made us feel like we were her only client, which was quite a feat, given today’s insanely hot real estate market. She has unparalleled response times and an incredible attention to detail. We always trusted that she had everything covered, because, well, she did.”

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401 Chapala #312 ——— Santa Barbara 1 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,487 Sq Ft Sold at $1,520,000 | Buyer Representation

1624 De La Vina ——— Santa Barbara 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 678 Sq Ft Sold at $939,000 | Seller Representation

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“We loved working with David Wieger, first and foremost because it was fun. He knows his business inside out and enjoys it, and that enjoyment is infectious. He understands the current market and has great advice on all levels, including knowledge of tradespeople, inspectors, contractors and such. And he listens. Really listens to what his clients want and need, and what they value most. We hired a broker, but at the end of the process, we had a friend.”

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2662 Sycamore Canyon Road ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 5,842 Sq Ft $11,250,000 David Michael Wieger Represented the Buyer in 2020 | Sold for $9,400,000 David Michael Wieger Represented the Seller in 2021 | Sold for $11,250,000

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“I cannot say enough positive and appreciative words about Terry Ryken and Team in the way they handled the sale of my Ocean Bluff Paradise in Hope Ranch after I became a widow and through difficult times. Terry has a very generous spirit and is extremely thoughtful always anxious to please and make things happen. He is on top of his game with beautiful photography and advertisements everywhere, and when he has good ideas for caravans or open houses he makes them happen. It is a sincere pleasure to recommend Terry Ryken of Compass who specializes in the Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch markets to handle your real estate needs.”

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“The Stricklands were highly recommended to us by our friends, all we can say is that the glowing reports were not a match for how pleased we are with the level of service that we received, especially In this challenging market.”

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “We had every confidence that Arielle would do everything in her power to help us find our dream home and she did just that! We couldn’t be happier with her stellar communication and knowledge about the current housing market. Arielle’s proven track record as a top tier agent helped make the home buying process as easy as possible and we knew we were in great hands from the first moment we started working with her.”

1315 Plaza De Sonadores ——— Montecito 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 806 Sq Ft Sold at $1,850,000 | Buyer Representation

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22 West Calle Crespis ——— Santa Barbara 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,291 Sq Ft Offered at $1,175,000 | Seller Representation

400 Daytona Drive ——— Goleta 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,480 Sq Ft Sold at $1,360,000 | Buyer Representation

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“Working with Pippa and Brian was a wonderful experience, with a beautiful outcome. I highly recommend Pippa and Brian and actually give them full credit for my successful purchase (ahead of many other interested buyers). It was evident during my home search that they had a great rapport with so many other agents, which actually facilitated my purchase.”

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805.570.1289 pg@compass.com DRE 01432570 900 W Park Lane ——— Santa Barbara 5 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,634 Sq Ft $8,495,000 | Active | Seller Representation

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2821 Miradero Drive C ——— Santa Barbara 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,640 Sq Ft Sold at $1,005,000 | Seller Representation

536 E Sola Street ——— Santa Barbara 2 Bed | 2 Bath Sold at $1,429,000 | Seller Representation

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Padaro Lane ——— Carpinteria 5 Bed | 3 Bath Sold at $28,000,000 | Seller Representation

Padaro Lane ——— Carpinteria 4 Bed | 5 Bath Sold at $23,750,000 | Buyer Representation

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“We highly recommend The Morehart Group for your beach property search. They know the beach! And exceptional service was given to our family!”

Padaro Lane ——— Carpinteria 4 Bed | 3 Bath Sold at $11,000,000 | Seller Representation

1633 Overlook Lane ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 5 Bath Sold at $5,000,000 | Seller Representation

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“Stephen was extremely helpful in navigating the home buying process. As first-time homebuyers we had a lot of questions. Stephen helped us navigate every step and answered all our questions. Knowing we had such great support from our Realtor took the stress out of buying our home!”

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Gail Pearl CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:

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“Gail is an excellent Realtor. In a hot market, with many properties getting multiple offers above asking price, I needed an experienced agent that is well known in the community. Her reputation was critical in getting the seller’s realtor to take our offer seriously, knowing we hadn’t visited the property. Everyone would say “Gail is your agent...she’s great!” We were then treated like locals. I highly recommend Gail Pearl.”

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6061 Berkeley Road ——— Goleta 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,357 Sq Ft In Escrow | $995,000 | Seller Representation

5822 Encina Road Unit 3 ——— Goleta 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,220 Sq Ft Sold at $675,000 | Seller Representation

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242 Ortega Ridge Road ——— Montecito 3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,911 Sq Ft Sold at $3,150,000 | Represented Buyer

809 Margo Street ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,410 Sq Ft Sold at $2,075,000 | Represented Buyer

John Faulkner & Josh Ramirez The Faulkner Group 805.570.9454 | 805.455.9066 TFG@Compass.com FaulknerRamirez.com | @Faulkner_Ramirez DRE 01731394 | DRE 0173422

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “Thank you both for making one of my impossible dreams come true. You made it happen for me! I am forever grateful.” - Katherine M.

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Stan Tabler

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “I recently completed my second purchase transaction with Stan. His in-depth knowledge of Santa Barbara neighborhoods and property values enabled my quick decision-making in a very fast-moving and challenging seller’s market.”

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Kirk G. Hodson “We have used Kirk for our last 3 transactions and we wholeheartedly recommend him to all our Santa Barbara neighbors! He is patient, honest, thorough, communicative, and timely. Whether buying or selling, Kirk brings a skill set that is highly professional and delivers results. Thanks for all your hard work Kirk!”

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5873 Via Fiori ——— Goleta 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,375 Sq Ft $1,749,000 | Pending | Seller Representation

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2211 Mt. Calvary Road ——— Santa Barbara 5 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 4,840 Sq Ft Sold at $4,600,000 | Seller Representation

3834 La Cumbre Hills Lane ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,685 Sq Ft Sold at $2,925,000 | Seller Representation

1705 Sycamore Canyon Road ——— Santa Barbara 5 Bed | 4 Bath | 2,160 Sq Ft Sold at $2,200,000 | Seller Representation

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“Erin is simply amazing. She is tenacious, organized, hard working, charismatic and totally makes you feel as if you’re her only client. My husband and I have bought and sold many properties in the last 30 years and have worked with several agents in the process. Erin Chadwick, hands down, is our all time favorite.”

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“Geoff is a one-in-a-million realtor, and my family can’t recommend him highly enough. He was instrumental in advising us through a long and complicated process involving the major renovation and ultimate sale of an upper east side “diamond in the rough.” Not only is Geoff extremely knowledgeable about the market, he offers creative recommendations to maximize a property’s value and in doing so he is kind, attentive, patient, and informative. Simply put, Geoff’s top priority is his clients’ best interests and he couldn’t be a nicer or more hard-working professional.”

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805.679.3365 geoff@compass.com geoffrue.com DRE 01939927 @geoffruerealtor 1346 Camino Trillado ——— Carpinteria 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,232 Sq Ft $1,575,000 | Active | Seller Representation

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“Erin is fabulous. She is smart, organized and very strategic, she was thinking many moves ahead. She was prepared and ready for anything that came up during the sale of my home. She has wonderful resources for any work needed. And along with all of her incredible skills, Erin is a kind and compassionate person. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.”

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325 West Sola Street ——— Santa Barbara 2 Bed | 1 Bath + 1 Bed | 1 Bath ADU Sold at $1,505,000 | Seller Representation

520 La Marina ——— Santa Barbara 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,657 Sq Ft Sold at $2,581,000 | Seller Representation

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BAINER MICHAEL

JULSEN HAROLD

$2,050,000

1/19/22

954 ALAMO PINTADO RD

DELEON JOHN EU

MAGENNIS GARY EU

$969,000

1/20/22

467 PHEASANT CANYON CT

GORMAN DAVID EA

ROLPH MARK EA

$1,400,000

1/20/22

4715 ARAGON DR

STEVENS CHARLES EU

RUDEEN NATHAN EU

$665,018

1/20/22

1261 FRANCISCAN CT 7

CUYAMA

KIGER STEVEN

WRIGHT ANDREW

$218,000

1/19/22

4648 CEBRIAN AVE

GOLETA

DERFELT LYNN EA

PHILLIPS ADRIAN EA

$1,195,000

1/20/22

5269 UNIVERSITY DR

DYBULSKI KARIN

REQUENA MATIAS EU

$1,325,000

1/20/22

5004 UNIVERSITY DR

MITCHELL JONATHAN EU

GALLI KAYLA EU

$1,210,000

1/21/22

673 ARDMORE DR

GUADALUPE

BURT TAMARA EA

SALGADO JOSE EU

$536,000

1/20/22

5103 BLUE HERON LN

ISLA VISTA

DCP BUBBLES LLC

6584 MADRID LLC

$650,000

1/21/22

6584 MADRID RD

LOMPOC

BROWN ALEXANDRA

TASCHLER SHARYLA EU

$482,500

1/21/22

524 S B ST

EMPIRE REAL ESTATE GROUP

VIJELAS LLC

$430,000

1/21/22

1612 SHEFFIELD DR

TREJO DOROTHY

SILVA IVAN EA

$340,000

1/21/22

943 E CYPRESS AVE

HINES BRADLEY

REYES ADRIANA EU

$325,000

1/21/22

135 N J ST

PEREZ CAMERON

DIAZ MARYLU

$337,000

1/21/22

1330 W APRICOT AVE

WITHERELL JAMES EU

BOBEL MARY EA

$1,850,000

1/21/22

1315 PLAZA DE SONADORES

FERGUSSON DONALD EA

SAG + E DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

$10,750,000

1/20/22

1010 HOT SPRINGS LN

LOS OLIVOS

SMART LEIGH EU

JOHNSON DANNY EU

$1,792,000

1/18/22

3205 BRINKERHOFF AVE

SANTA BARBARA

JOHNSON ROGER EA

917 E YANONALI LLC EA

$1,250,000

1/21/22

917 E YANONALI ST

HARREL STEPHEN EA

SANTA BARBARA PROPERTY GROUP

$4,563,000

1/20/22

1115 GARDEN ST

SCHAFF VICTOR EA

PIERSON PACIFIC LLC

$1,500,000

1/21/22

502 N MILPAS ST

GUTIERREZ JOSE YBARRA EU

RODRIGUEZ MARIO

$953,000

1/20/22

1302 E GUTIERREZ ST

MELLIAR-SMITH PETER EU

WANSOR JASON EU

$4,200,000

1/19/22

3997 LAGUNA BLANCA DR

FARBMAN JAY EA

HUBBARD SUSAN

$800,000

1/19/22

8 W CONSTANCE AVE C2

SHADY OAK TRUST

HELLER GREGORY EA

$6,025,000

1/21/22

4210 LLANO AVE

BROGREN DAVID EA

LAVERDE NELSON

$590,000

1/21/22

4086 HILLVIEW RD

SILVA PATRICK EU

JONES BETSY EU

$600,000

1/21/22

3837 MIRA LOMA DR

COYWAY LLC

YEO GAB EA

$1,715,000

1/18/22

2345 S BROADWAY STE A

PHILLIPS POLLYANNA EA

PRESON DONALD EU

$730,000

1/18/22

385 MEADOWBROOK DR

WINES RACHEL EA

BROWN MATTHEW

$433,500

1/19/22

983 OLD MILL LN

PRESLEY TARA EU

SALAZAR ANDREW EU

$860,000

1/19/22

223 WELLINGTON DR

TSUYUKI RAY EA

DERAS ANTHONY EA

$912,500

1/21/22

4323 S MACON CT

MEHTA PREM EU

LOPEZ SIBONEY

$300,000

1/21/22

2464 VILLAGE GREEN 50

MUNSEY SANDRA EA

RUSSELL COREY EA

$330,000

1/21/22

2477 S VILLAGE GREEN DR

STEVENS ZENAIDA

GUERRERO RICHARD EU

$432,000

1/19/22

943 KINGSTON DR

HAGANS RACHEL EA

HERNANDEZ JUSTINO EA

$425,000

1/19/22

215 W FESLER ST

NEVAREZ GUILLERMO EA

SCOGGINS MARILYNN EA

$665,000

1/21/22

516 E HERMOSA ST

HURST JAMES EA

LA BRISA EQUITIES

$353,000

1/21/22

226 MARQUIS PL

MONTECITO

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ADDRESS:

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324 North Soledad St reet

History from Ne

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DATE

ADDRESS

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AQUINO JONATHAN

$510,000

1/18/22

1016 W LIBERTY ST

SANTA YNEZ

PORT ROBERT EA

DAGAN SAEED EA

$3,265,000

1/18/22

4909 BASELINE AVE

BRY-MART LLC

MCCALL JASA

$2,400,000

1/21/22

850 SIENNA WAY

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TERRONES RUBEN EA

$530,000

1/21/22

468 MILKY WAY

SIMS BRANDON

NAVA JESUS

$500,000

1/21/22

1652 CALLE LINDERO

NORRIS DANA EA

CHASON LARRY EU

$440,000

1/19/22

3678 VIA SEMI

BURNS JAMIE EA

ZALEWSKI JANUSZ

$250,000

1/20/22

176 INVERNESS AVE

LOGRANDE ANTHONY

EVERT JESSE

$615,000

1/21/22

4227 CONSTELLATION RD

OSBORN RICHARD EA

NIE JULIE

$1,178,000

1/20/22

3180 FREDRICH DR

ANDERSON BRUCE EU

EWALD JEFFIFER EU

$675,000

1/21/22

4053 EUROPA AVE

VOELKER YOUNG EA

ZERMENO HECTOR

$1,150,000

1/19/22

5355 CAMPBELL RD

FLYNN MARGARET EA

WELDON RICHARD EA

$315,000

1/19/22

321 E INGER DR C10

MESSINA JAMES EA

INVESTCO1201 LLC

$2,675,000

1/19/22

1201 E MAIN ST

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TAYLOR BROOKS RANCH LLC

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