All Things Santa Barbara and Montecito

Craftsman Architecture byAnthony Grumbine. Fundamental to the Victorian era of the 1800s was the ability to mass-produce decorative ornaments through the machinery and distribution of the Industrial Revolution. This mass production necessarily resulted in a loss of hand-craftsmanship, however. No...

I will be hosting an open house today 1:00 to 3:00.  come by if you can!   2030 CREEKSIDE RD MONTECITO, CA 93108 MLS #11-349This spectacular newer Mediterranean home enjoys 4br + den,5.5ba,4 FP's,tall ceilings,expansive kitchen/family room, outdoor loggia,custom fixtures, quality craftsmanship,&3...

Check Your Smoke Detectors!updated: Mar 10, 2011, 3:46 PM Source: Santa Barbara City Fire Department It's that time again, so before you "spring forward," you may want to pick up some batteries at the store this week. The Santa Barbara City Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services urges a...

Here is the caravan of homes for sale in Montecito California (and environs) for Wednesday March 9, 2011.  If you see something you like, please contact me, Kathleen Barnato. CO 11-462 398,000 3375 FOOTHILL 213 RD A3 1 1 Ground Floor Patio is 27x17 overlooking ocean, main polo field and even read...

Here is the caravan of Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara California for Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4, 2011.  If you see something you like, please contact me, Kathleen Barnato. Caravan for Thursday: CO 11-716 425,000 3980 VIA LUCERO B L10 2 1.50 1st open for this new listing! Bodega 03/03/201...

Channelkeeper Notifies City of Santa Barbara of Intent to Sue Over Leaky Sewer System February 24, 2011Today Santa Barbara Channelkeeper served the City of Santa Barbara with a Notice of Violations and Intent to File Suit under the federal Clean Water Act to compel the city to address the seriou...

Here is the Caravan of Homes for Sale in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Hope Ranch for Thursday and Friday, February 24, and 25, 2011.  If you see something you like, please contact me, Kathleen Barnato.   Tour From 2/24/2011 To 2/25/2011 s CO 10-3685 434,000 4358 MODOC H RD K11 2 2 Note time; 2/1.5 t...

Here is the caravan of homes for sale in Montecito and beach front California for Wednesday, February 23, 2011.  If you see something you like, please contact me.     cO 11-462 398,000 3375 FOOTHILL 213 RD A3 1 1 Ground Floor Patio (27x17) overlooking ocean,main polo field, even score board. New ...

Here is the caravan of homes for sale in Santa Barbara and Goleta for Thursday and Friday, February 17 and 18, 2011.  If you see something you like, please call me.     Tour From 2/17/2011 To 2/18/2011 Tour On 02/17/2011  CO 11-559 510,000 4044 PRIMAVERA #16 RD L10 2 1 New Listing. Most private a...

Economists say a variety of things about the economy from "it is recovering" to "it will take a double dip."  In the end, it seems that it is probably a little bit of both.  On the good side, the stock market is stil gaining traction and will be positive.   The housing market will be hot in some ...