Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 10/13/22

RANDY FREED & KELLIE CLENET

NANCY

RANDY FREED & KELLIE CLENET

YOLANDA VAN WINGERDEN

RANDY GLICK

Quintessential Montecito

A truly once in a lifetime opportunity. This magnificent estate is designed by renown architect William Hefner and is modeled after Mr. Hefner’s personal residence – one of the most coveted estates in Montecito. Envisioned as a compound to be built in a loose quadrangle around a central pool & lawn, allowing for the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Montecito has to o er. Each wing will be connected through glazed breezeways and fashioned from wood and Sandstone merging organically into the surrounding landscape. The estate will feature the main residence, guest house, pool house, gym – a stunningly modern aesthetic yet built with natural, local materials. This special opportunity allows you to secure the property now and be handed the keys to this spectacular estate upon completion.

acres

sq. ft. main residence

sq. ft pool cabana

Mountain views

Private, tranquil location, yet, just moments to Montecito’s Lower & Upper Villages

Changing Your Mind About Change

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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”

I remember hearing these words as a freshman in college one eve ning while I was studying in rural Wis consin. Truth be told, it was closing time in a bar, but don’t tell my parents. The words are lyrics from the band Semison ic’s song “Closing Time,” but the song isn’t about closing down the bar; rather, it is about change.

Almost 25 years have passed since then, but I still find myself referring to this simple phrase.

amygdala interprets change as a threat and releases the hormones for fear, fight, or flight. This is your body’s way of pro tecting you from change. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a few things to help make change easier. Enter growth mind set! We must believe people can change, situations can change, and we can change for a growth mindset to be in full effect.

rhythms and routines. I’ve often said that September is the new January. Both of my kids started new schools this year one is in high school already so I’m smackdab in the middle of figuring out new systems and structures and routines.

This might be a good time to get a new “second brain” a notebook where you can make your to-do list, keep track of your done list, and simply serve as a place to write things down. Don’t use valuable thinking space to keep track of your to-do list. You will forget it anyway.

there is a lot that is going right versus wrong usually more than you give yourself credit for. After you have con sidered what’s working well, ask yourself what could be even better. Once you have an answer to this question, write down one small action you can do tomorrow to make that one thing better. It doesn’t have to be big. It can be just one thing.

Let’s be honest. Most of us hate change. Some of us cringe at that word. Don’t move my cheese. I like it where it is right now! The reality is that humans aren’t wired for change. We are hardwired to resist change. Part of the brain the

Beginnings and endings are a great time to observe your resistance to change by breaking patterns and hitting the reset button on how you’ve done certain things that no longer serve your best purpose or values. Here’s a simple one: Think about how you start and end your days. Now think about how you want to start and end your days. Continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insan ity. Just entertaining the thought that you want something to be different puts new ideas and patterns into motion.

The changing seasons to fall and then winter can be a guide on how to manage change. Fall is the start of a new school year, which brings on the start of new

Think about your closet and the clothes you don’t ever wear because you hope that one day you will be three sizes smaller again. Get rid of it. If you get to be three sizes smaller in the future, you deserve something new to wear!

As we head into the final quarter of 2022, this is the perfect time to think about what you want to upgrade, revamp, and make a change around in your life. If you’re wondering how to start, ask yourself: What’s currently working well for me? You always want to build on what is working well and recognize that

In the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, he talks about flossing his teeth more often. His goal is to floss one tooth. That’s it, just one. Well, we all know what will happen. We will do more than that and before we know it, we have a floss ing habit. The same thing is true with our stuff. Is there a room you need to clean out? How about starting with one drawer.

If that big thing you want to change seems too overwhelming to talk or even think about, narrow it down to the small est thing possible and then do that, and then do that again, and then keep doing that. A little bit at a time, and you will have changed, whether you believe it or not!

on a private park-like setting awaits “Casa del Retiro”. A one-of-a-kind, completely rede signed, single level, Spanish Mediterranean home located in the coveted neighborhood of Rancho San Antonio. This 3 bedroom, two and a half bathroom plus a separate office offers an inviting interior with an open concept lay out filled with natural light and open living areas with vaulted ceilings makes the home live and feel generously large and inviting. The formal living room, with custom built-in entertainment center, fireplace and bi-folding doors that leads you into a beautiful sandstone courtyard w/a water feature and a built in bbq area per fect for al fresco dining.

The ultimate designer “chef’s kitchen”. An oversized waterfall quartz island, custom two tone cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and a complete package of high-end appliances that include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 60” Wolf range, a climate controlled cellar for 138 bottles and a Miele built-in microwave.

Custom sound system installed throughout the house, hardwired security system with camer as already installed and a 72” TV in the living room staying with the house. The open concept kitchen flows into the dining room and family room, with a fireplace and outdoor accessibility through extensive bi-folding doors to the sandstone courtyard w/a built in pergola.

The primary bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, natural light and French doors opening to a sandstone patio that will allow you to enjoy the mature landscaping in total privacy. A walk-in closet and a sumptuous spa-like bathroom, with a stand-alone tub a spacious shower and dual vanity, make this space a real retreat.

Within Mountain View school district, an ideal location between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains and easy access to the 154 & 101 routes to take you to shops and restaurants.

Karina Matic

Striking Architectural Home in Hope Ranch

This very special home was designed and built by award winning architects and builders The Carey Group. Striking architecture lends itself to walls for art, great entertaining spaces and flexible living options on 1.55 acres. Enter into the foyer and enjoy the breathtaking, Tuscan-like views to the Santa Ynez mountains through the living rooms floor-to-ceiling windows and doors. The 15’ ceiling height accentuates the expansive feel of the living room, opening into the library/o ce perfectly appointed with built-in desk, file drawers and bookcases to the ceiling. The primary suite o ers a fireplace, tall glass doors, and frameless corner glass to take in sunrise or sunset views. There is a separate wing with two additional bedrooms and family room. A private 1,407 sq.ft. Guest Suite (exterior entrance) allows for many options.

• 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms

• 4,941 sq. ft. set on 1.55 acres

• Private guest suite with exterior entrance

• Vieja Valley Elementary

• Hope Ranch amenities, including privately accessed beach, horse trails, security and more

MOXI@Night Features NASA Astronaut and NASA Engineer

On October 1, MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, held an exquisite and fascinating MOXI@Night fundraiser that raised $235,000 for its community outreach programs, STEAM education programs, and acces sibility initiatives. All of these further MOXI’s mission of igniting learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity.

Guests entered the dimly lit museum through vapor clouds and enjoyed the cosmic cocktail recep tion before boarding the very cool, star-illuminated, space portal elevator to the rooftop for a scrumptious five-course gourmet dinner under the stars.

President/CEO Robin Gose welcomed guests and moderated a fascinating discussion with former NASA astronaut Danny Olivas, who was on two Space Shuttle missions and did five space walks, and with NASA Deputy Flight System Manager for the Flagship Europa Clipper Project, Kendra Short. The Clipper Project will explore the icy crust of Jupiter’s moon and determine if there is life there.

In a Q&A discussion, on the subject of private space exploration, Short shared how she heartily welcomed it. She noted NASA’s ongoing critical role in funding the unprofitable work but stressed the critical roles played by industry and academia bringing effi ciency, new ideas, and new technologies to form a three-legged partnership with NASA.

Short related that the next frontier of space from a scientific and humanitarian standpoint is to find out if we are truly alone in the universe. She sees a high probability of finding life on Europa, which has all the constituents of what we need for life on earth.

Olivas shared how on a mission, through binocu lars, he was able to see the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds 150,000 light-years away and reflected how when the light left that other galaxy, human beings did not even exist as a community. He pondered whether 150,000 years from now, someone will be viewing him in the Space Shuttle. After further reflecting on the vastness of the universe, he shared how looking down at earth, you realize how important it is to protect our

planet, because “right now, we are the only game in town.”

When asked what he would say to a room of 3rdgraders to give them the “fire in the belly” that he had to become an astronaut, Olivas stressed exposure and encouragement a message that resonated at this MOXI event. According to Olivas, you don’t know what that “burning bush” moment is going to be for a youth, so the more exposure and encouragement, the better.

Andrew Firestone, who is a founding boardmember of MOXI, gave an impassioned and successful plea for funding. He praised the benefits of MOXI for kids who are frustrated at school where they face many challenges, while at MOXI they have fun while learn ing. For example, while playing with a track car, they are actually learning about momentum, speed, and physics. The evening ended with silent disco dancing and late bites.

According to MOXI Director of Development Amanda Lynn Allen, MOXI is continuously striving to remove barriers that might otherwise prevent families from visiting. MOXI’s community outreach includes a limited number of reduced-price field trips for Title One schools, free admission for S.B. and Ventura County teachers, and participation in the Museum for All Program, which allows anyone who lives in a household that receives CalFresh benefits to visit MOXI for $1, without restrictions. To help get the word out about this great program, the museum advertises it in MTD buses. MOXI also extends memberships to nonprofits to share with their clients and provides summer camp scholarships. This past summer, 10 per cent of the 240 campers were on full scholarship.

For the 2022-23 school year, MOXI anticipates returning to its pre-pandemic level of about 15,000 students visiting MOXI with their school. Also this year, it is starting a five-week STEAM after-school pro gram for 120 5th- and 6th-grade students at their S.B. and Goleta schools, in which MOXI staff will facilitate open-ended, student-centered design challenges and culminate in a trip to the museum.

Goleta

321 Moreton Bay Lane #3, 2BD, 2BA, Sun12-2, $749,000, Compass, Gail Pearl 805-6379595, DRE#00712260

7349 Elmhurst Pl, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ali Evans 805-980-8007, DRE#01846603

San Roque

3736 State St #109, 2BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,615,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cheylin Mackahan 805-212-9344, DRE#02104724

3054 Lucinda Ln, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Chase Enright / Jo Ann Mermis 805708-4057 / 805-895-5650, DRE#01800599 / #00891742

1333 Santa Teresita

Dr, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 2-4, $4,499,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Erin Beck 805-7080446, DRE#01488548

The Mesa

1809 Cliff Dr #1, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $1,549,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Brooke Ebner / Jenny Easter 805-453-7071 / 805455-6294, DRE#01923719 / #00917775

643 Ricardo Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-2 & Sun 1-4, $3,250,000, Coldwell Banker Realty Montecito, Tasha Montano / Chris Harrington 805-689-7418, DRE#01019556

Hope Ranch

713 Via Airosa, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 2-4, $4,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bartron Real Estate Group 805-563-4054, DRE#01005021

The Riviera

1020 Newton Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 12-2, $3,045,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Renee Marvin 805-698-1590, DRE#02056190

Santa Barbara

4025 State St #72, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $675,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sara Guthrie 805-570-1211, DRE#01294545

333 Old Mill Rd #15, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $679,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Whitney Parker 805-760-1775, DRE#01421712

5086 Calle Real #B, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sat 2-4, $899,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Lindsay Summer 805-453-7706, DRE#02116009

1701 Anacapa #26, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $899,750, Village Properties, Dianne & Brianna Johnson 805-455-6570, DRE#00947199 / #01943572

345 Kellogg Wy #1, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Alisa Pepper & Bill Urbany 805570-5680, DRE#01347807 / #00717028

733 Bath St, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,095,000, Village Properties, Pranav Shastri 805729-7993, DRE#02152010

508 Brinkerhoff Ave., 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,395,000, Village Properties, Cimme Eordanidis 805-722-8480, DRE#01745878

401 Chapala Street #215, 1BD, 1.5BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 10-3, $1,699,000, Epstein Partners/ Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

105 W. De La Guerra Street, 2BD, 3BA, Sat 12-3, $1,799,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

7309 Davenport Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-4, $1,990,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Jo Ann Mermis / Katya Sheets 805-895-5650 / 805-708-2323, DRE#00891742 / #02061444

118 Coronada Circle, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Kristi Curtis / Jason Siemens 805-886-6135 / 805-455-1165, DRE#002012866 / #01886104

4414 Meadowlark Ln, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $2,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805-570-0640, DRE#02112629

501 East Pedregosa Street, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 2-4, $2,995,000, Compass, Arielle Gulje 805-9060194, DRE#01935620

1025 Camino Del Retiro, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Karina Matic 805680-7701, DRE#01726170

Upper East

225 E Pedregosa, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 11-4, $5,695,000, Village Properties, Simone Eurich / Susan Jordano 805-680-9060, DRE#02105209 / #01775462

Montecito

239 Rametto Rd, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-5, $3,200,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Ruhge 805-895-5862, DRE#01965484

302 Alston Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4, $4,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sunnie Maxwell & Katya Sheets 805252-9524 / 805-708-2323, DRE#01463861 / #02061444

1255 Mesa Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $5,450,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Michelle Baney 949220-3631, DRE#01896944

Summerland

2540 Varley St, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,395,000, Village Properties, Gabe Grandcolas 805-450-4723, DRE#02136492

Carpinteria

1116 Linden Ave, 1BD, 2BA, Sun 12-3, $849,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

1114 Linden Ave, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 12-3, $895,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

1118 Linden Ave, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-3, $995,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

1112 Linden Ave, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 12-3, $1,085,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805451-9969, DRE#01356799

3375 Foothill Rd #923, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Doug Schirle 805550-2142, DRE#02021979

3375 Foothill Rd #134, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 10-3 & Sun 11-2, $1,945,000, Village Properties, Lynda Bohnett / Claudia Schou 805-637-6407 / 805-403-7053, DRE#01268751 / #02134548

1112-1118 Linden Ave, 7BD, 7BA, Sun 12-3, $3,795,000, Village Properties, Justin Corrado 805-451-9969, DRE#01356799

Santa Ynez Valley

330 W Hwy 246 #110, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $369,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sara Guthrie 805570-1211, DRE#01294545

629 Central Ave #B, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $628,500, Village Properties, Patty Armor 805-3504038, DRE#01320210

710 Shaw St, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4, $800,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Suzy Ealand & Ken Sideris 805-455-3159 / 805455-3159, DRE#01766178 / #00603730

336 Oak Tree Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $849,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kelly Mahan Herrick 805-208-1451, DRE#01974836

142 Victory Drive, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-2, $863,000, Village Properties, Eric Roachell 805618-8884, DRE#02116629

1777 Eucalyptus Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,645,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Matt Raab 805-7055486, DRE#02063526

3009 Woodstock Rd, 4BD, 4BA, Sat 2-4, $2,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Lily Kitchen 805-314-6606, DRE#02178111

2475 Grand Ave, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $2,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Efren Pulido 805-598-4140, DRE#01527179

1195 Dove Meadow, 5BD, 5.5BA, Sun 1-4, $3,950,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Cole Robbins 805-403-7735, DRE#01910827

3730 Roblar Ave, 4BD, 5BA, Sun 11-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Brett Ellingsberg 805-729-4334, DRE#01029715

Message From the President

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUYER LOVE LETTERS TO HOME SELLERS

Think

twice before you write or receive a home love letter.

Did you hear the one about the dog who wrote a love letter? Not to his owner, but to a home seller. Well, actually the dog’s owner wrote the letter in Buddy’s voice. Buddy described how wag-worthy the house was and how much he craved a game of fetch in the backyard.

Doggie ghostwriting, which happened IRL, is just one way home buyers are get ting creative to motivate a seller to accept their offer. It sounds harmless enough, right? But buyer letters to home sellers can unintentionally create Fair Housing Act discrimination and risks for buyers, sellers, and their agents. And there are more-effective ways to offer what sellers value.

How Love Letters to Home Sellers Work

“A love letter is any communication from the buyer to the seller where the buyer is trying to set themselves apart,” says Deanne Rymarowicz, associate counsel at the National Asso ciation of REALTORS®. “It could be an email, a Facebook post, a photo. For example, some buyers send elaborate packages with videos and letters. The communication has the intent of ‘pick me, and here’s why.’”

Buyers who write the letters typically send them to the listing agents, along with their offers. They ask, ‘Would you please pass this along to the sellers?’ They’re doing what they

can to get their offer accepted, especially in a competitive market

Letters Can Risk Violating Fair Housing Act

While these love letters may seem harm less, they can create a problem if buyers acci dentally reveal information in one or more of the seven are3as protect4ed by the Fair Hous ing Act, Rymarowicz explains. Those areas are race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. “Buyers could say something like, ‘this is down the street from our temple,’ or ‘the hallways are wide enough to accommodate my wheelchair.’ Anything that provides personal information related to one of the prohibited bases for discrimination could result in a violation if a seller makes a decision based on that information.”

Do Love Letters to Home Sellers Work?

On top of creating potential risk, love letters to sellers aren’t all that effective. The offer should really stand on its own. A love letter will not help a low-ball offer.

Beyond communication, the circumstances can suggest Fair House Act discrimination. Say an offer with a love letter got the house but was less attractive than an offer without a letter. If the losing buyer doesn’t share characteristics of the seller and the winning buyer does, you could have a situation. If sellers accept love letters, it’s more important that they docu ment the basis of their decision when selecting a winning offer.

Tips to Avoid Violating the Fair Housing Act

So, what exactly should you do to avoid risk of violating the Fair Housing Act? Here are five tips:

1. Keep the contract in mind: Realtors® should talk to buyers and sellers about contract boundaries. Please don’t com municate with the other party, because we are in contract negotiations and need to manage time frames.

2. Focus on objective information: Find ways to differentiate yourself on objective terms. And talk to the agent about how to improve the substance of your offer, Can you make a larger earnest money deposit? Can you give them a longer closing date?

3. Proceed with caution: The NAR discourages buyer letters to home sellers and advises caution.

4. Talk to your agent: Don’t be surprised if your real estate agent brings up the subject. “If you’re the seller, the list ing agent may talk to you about the potential for Fair Housing violations. They may ask if you want to accept the risks,” Rymarowicz says. If the agent doesn’t raise the subject of buyer letters, the buyer or seller can do so.

5. Know your state law: California law doesn’t prohibit such letters written by a potential buyer or renter to the seller or landlord. And California law requires the potential buy er’s agent to deliver such letters to the seller’s or landlord’s agent, and that agent must give them to his or her client.

This is another perfect example of talking to and trusting the advice of your local professional Realtor® to guide through this entire process. This and a million other reasons why they are there with you every step of the way.

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

DAVENPORT ROAD

GOLETA, CA

DAVENPORT ROAD

GOLETA, CA

Great Location! End of Cul-de-Sac. Updated remodel. Fireplace and vaulted ceilings in living room, laminate wood and tile floors. Granite countertops in kitchen with center island, and newer stainless steel appliances. Newer roof. Dining/Family room. Community pool, tennis court, playground across the street. Walk to theater, shops, restaurants, trails to beach and Ellwood Bluffs. Laundry room in garage. 3-car parking in driveway.

sheds

Location! End of Cul-de-Sac. Updated remodel. Fireplace and

in living room, laminate wood and tile floors. Granite

in kitchen with center island, and newer stainless steel appliances. Newer roof. Dining/Family room. Community pool, tennis court, playground across the street. Walk to theater, shops, restaurants, trails to beach and Ellwood Bluffs. Laundry room in garage. 3-car parking in driveway.

sheds included. Asso. fee $320/per year.

Available Montecito Condo: This sought after location is just STEPS to beautiful Butterfly Beach and a scenic bike path. El Montecito Verde is a hidden enclave of charming Mediterranean condominiums within walking distance of everything Montecito has to offer. Boasting one of the largest (1527 sq.ft) one level floor plans, plus a huge entertaining patio with glorious mountain views. The spacious living room, two oversized bedrooms and a bonus office all lead to the view patio creating an indoor-outdoor ambiance. Amenities include: Beautiful landscaping and park-like common area, a pool, spa & elevator to the underground parking-garage for 2 cars. Perfect to right size for easy living or to enjoy as a lock and leave second home. Without doubt, it’s the best value in Montecito.

$1,995,000

401 Chapala Street #215

large picture window and arched

a verdant setting not usually found

exceptional natural light to the open floor plan. Features include top of the line appliances, air conditioning, in-unit laundry, a walk in closet, and tall ceilings. This private residence is exceptionally convenient, just moments away from restaurants, museums, shopping, theaters, cafes, beaches, the harbor and all that State Street, Paseo Nuevo, and downtown

Barbara have to offer.

at $1,699,000

Saturday from 12-3 pm & Sunday from 10-3 pm

STEVE EPSTEIN

CIMME

My Thank You Gift – A Cruise for Two!