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ucked behind a hedge on upper Laguna Street sits an unusual home that looks very European, but definitely not Spanish. The only other home here that is similar is the Glendessary mansion at 2620 Glendessary Lane in Mission Canyon. Both were built in the late 1890s by the same builder — Christoph Tornöe. Both have light-colored stucco walls framed with dark brown boards that form decorative patterns. The Glendessary house is Tudor style, which is based on a style derived from homes in England. The 1910 Laguna Street home is Swiss chalet style and resembles picturesque homes in the Alps of Switzerland. There is still a sandstone hitching post in front of the house, and there was originally a stable at the back of the property.
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Tornöe was known for building homes that were sturdy as well as attractive. It was said that one house inspector who found Tornöe’s name on the raf-
After a few years, the Smart family sold the home to Michael and Jane Fox in 1905. Members of this family lived here for more than 75 years. Michael and Jane were Irish immigrants who had a 500-acre farm in the northern part of the county. The local paper wrote that they were “one of the pioneers of Santa Barbara County.” They had arrived in the county in the early 1850s and were ready to retire and enjoy their golden years in the by Betsy J. Green Laguna Street home with their son, Basil; ter of a house said, “You can’t wreck this house; it was built their daughter, Katy; and their four grandkids. by Tornöe.” The Fox family also owned the Fox Oil Company, which Tornöe came from a Danish family and grew up in Ger- had wells in the Lompoc area. Basil was in charge of the many, where his father was a shipbuilder. In addition to family’s oil interests and was also a member of the Santa building homes, he was also a talented metalworker. He was Barbara City Council in the 19-teens. known for hand-hammered articles, which he produced In 1907, after settling in their new home, Michael and in his art metal studio in Mission Canyon. The studio was Jane Fox celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The local paper reported, located north of Foothill near present-day Tornoe Road. The first family known to “The house had been have lived in the home was a appropriately decoretired British Army officer rated with goldenand his wife. Colonel Thomas hued blossoms and O. Wingate had served in India foliage.” many years. He and his wife The current ownrented the home when they ers, who asked that first settled in Santa Barbara. In their names not his obituary, it was mentioned be published, have that the colonel “leaves a long lived in the home and stainless record of service since 1998. They for his country.” told me they enjoy One of the most interest- the home’s lovely ing features of the home is the vintage metalwork sculpture of a face set into a and carved wood stone wall. Because Tornöe was features. They also Danish, I headed up to Solvang pointed out the to the Elverhøj Museum of His- Roman numerals tory & Art to see if they could that are carved on tell me more about the face. the home’s wood “It’s the Green Man,” the staff trim. told me. He is sort of the male Please do not disturb the residents of 1910 Laguna Street. equivalent of Mother Nature.
Betsy J. Green is a Santa Barbara historian and author of Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, Santa Monica Press, 2002. Her website is betsyjgreen.com.
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Ideally situated in the highly desirable neighborhood of Hope Ranch, this ±3.77 acre parcel provides a unique opportunity to build a stunning retreat with ocean and island views. Surrounded by the rolling landscape of Hope Ranch, magnificently perched and facing the Pacific, enjoy this rare opportunity to create your own luxurious oasis with trails that lead directly to the private Hope Ranch Beach.
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Ryan Yack
DRE #02049534
Kate Heitmann DRE #02160043
Sold for $2,150,000
Ajia Orozco Marketing
805.689.9339 TheEpsteinPartners.com 1235 Coast Village Road, Montecito
4991 LA RAMADA DRIVE
Lic. #600029
Sold for $1,720,000
REALTOR, SRS, ABR, SRES, GREEN “Cimme’s patience and tenacity were very much appreciated during my search for a second home in Santa Barbara. She’s an astute businesswoman, who is nimble and eager to meet her client’s real estate needs.”
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Ken Sideris
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Message From the President
BY BOB WALSMITH JR. - 2022 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
8 CREDIT CARD MYTHS THAT MOST PEOPLE FALL FOR
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you’ve responsibly used a particuhe worst time to find out you’ve got a goinglar credit card, the better effect it nowhere credit score is when you’re trying to has on your credit score. Remembuy a home. Here are eight top credit score ber, you’re judged by how much of myths, and the reality behind them. your credit you’re using. Closing a Myth #1: Always carry a small balance on your credit card makes that percentage credit card. change for the worse. Reality: The credit score gods want to know two Myth #4: If you’ve never had main things: that you pay your bills on time, and that credit, you have a perfect credit you don’t constantly max out the credit you have. score. And yes, one of the items they like to see you pay Reality: If you’ve never used is your credit card bill — all of it. The only thing a credit, it’s anyone’s guess how well running balance increases is the interest you owe. you’ll handle it once you do. Credit That’s why Erin Lowry, who writes the “Broke Milreporting agencies call it a “thin Bob Walsmith Jr. lennial” blog, believes banks and credit card compafile,” meaning there’s not enough nies probably perpetuated this myth to boost their information on you to create a profits. credit score. So if you’re a newbie, get an itty-bitty card or Myth #2: It’s OK to pay credit cards a day late if you loan, and starting fattening up that file. pay them off in full. Myth #5: Checking your credit score frequently will Reality: “Missing a payment is the biggest way to hit hurt your score. your credit score,” Lowry says. “If you pay a student loan Reality: How else are you supposed to keep track of the a day late, your score can go down as much as 100 points.” darn thing? It’s true that several “hard” checks by companies So much for that degree making you smarter. To maximize can ding your score a few points. Hard checks generally your score, always pay your installment loans on time and happen when you are actually seeking a loan or line of in full. If you need to pay late for a legit reason, call your credit, such as a mortgage or credit card. If you check your lender — before the due date — and have a frank conversaown, it’s called a “soft” check, and it doesn’t hurt your score. tion. They’ll often help out. So for Pete’s sake, check your score and credit report at Myth #3: Closing old cards will erase any negative least annually. It’s easy these days, especially with websites history. like creditkarma.com, or use a banking app that lets you easReality: Credit-reporting companies keep information ily monitor your score. A sudden, unexplained dip could be on your file for seven years, no matter what. The longer
a sign that identity theft or mistakes are hurting your credit. Keep hard checks to one or two a year. Myth #6: Paying off a student loan or car loan early will hurt your credit. Reality: Ah, no. Credit report companies definitely do not punish you for paying off loans early. They might even throw you a parade. While responsibly paying installment loans may be good, paying off those loans is way better. Myth #7: Your age, sex, and other non-money issues affect your credit score. Reality: What century is it again? Federal law protects you from credit discrimination based on non-credit issues, like race, color, national origin, or sex. Sure, credit card companies or lenders can ask, but they can’t deny you credit based on your answers. Income, expenses, debts, and credit history are what matters. Myth #8: My credit score can hurt/help my chances of landing a job. Reality: Actually, this one is partially true, depending on how fancy your job is. If it requires a security clearance or using a company credit card, an employer will want to know how you use credit, or if you’re in a financial mess that may make you bribe-able, Lowry says. But don’t worry, the employer will ask your permission before pulling your credit report, which is considered a soft pull and won’t hurt your score. Many of these “myths” can affect your ability to qualify for a home loan. Please consult your trusted REALTOR® to put you in touch with a qualified lender that can help you navigate these challenges and more.
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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The AIA Santa Barbara Chapter (AIA) presents its annual Design Awards Program with an opening reception at Faulkner Gallery on March 10, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. The Design Awards honors the work of AIA members, and reflects the diverse range of current thought about architectural design in our community. Entries were submitted in ten categories: Commercial Buildings; Single Family Residential; Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential; Conservation Projects: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction; Santa Barbara Style; Small Projects; Commercial Interiors; Residential Interiors; Proposed/Unbuilt Project. Drawings from the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s “Kids Draw Architecture” program will be ex-
hibited alongside Design Award submissions. The exhibit will showcase a representative sample of drawings created by children of all age groups and drawing abilities. The KDA program offers children an opportunity to focus on the built environment, appreciate architecture and associated landscapes, and creatively express their perceptions. A select jury of three distinguished architects from outside Santa Barbara considered 3 levels of recognition for the submitted projects: Honorable Mention, Merit and Honor Award. Of the submitted designs, the judges awarded 4 projects with Honor designation, 4 projects with Merit, and 2 projects with Honorable Mention. Alayna Fraser, current President of the Santa Barbara AIA, said, “The annual Design Awards program celebrates exemplary built projects in our region and is a unique opportunity to engage the public around the topic of excellence in building design. The selection of recognized buildings reflects the values important to the American Institute of Architects - sustainable, innovative, site sensitive and inspirational design.” The firms shown at right were honored for their distinction within their respective categories: The exhibition is open to the public until March 28 at Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 E Anapamu Street. For more information, visit www.aiasb.com.
HONOR · Blackbird Architects, Commercial, The Thacher School Dining Pavilion · KieranTimberlake, Commercial, Jeff and Judy Henley Hall: Institute for Energy Efficiency · Lorcan O’Herlihy, Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential, UCSB San Joaquin Student Housing · DMHA Architecture + Interior Design, Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage, Cabrillo Commercial Complex