Santa Barbara / Montecito Real Estate and Information

In Montecito's backyard.....

A beautiful option to consider, for fire survivors, during this vulnerable holiday season.

New Listing not to be missed! We will be open today, Thursday, from 10:00-1:00 and Sunday from 1:00-4:00. This is a special 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom home in a fantastic location. Hope to see you there!

Lets work together to find your dream property. This magical ocean view property, with walls of glass that disappear, invited the outdoors in. At the end of a private lane, with pool and spa, this is Santa Barbara living at its best!

The Towbes Group is offering fully furnished, discounted housing to those impacted by the devastation in Montecito. If you are in need of housing please call 80...5-880-3550 and leave your name, number, and a brief description of your needs. We have a limited amount of units and will help who we can on a first come, first served basis. #MontecitoStrong #WeBuildCommunity #Montecito #Community #SantaBarbara See more

If you've been displaced or know someone in need of a furnished rental property in the wake of the devastating mudslides please go to www.sbaor.com and click on the Red Furnished Rental button on the homepage

The Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) has been doing research regarding insurance. They have been very concerned that the firefighters did a great j...ob to save homes (which had fire insurance) only to have them wiped out by a mudflow and not covered unless the owner had flood insurance. The SBAOR want to make sure no homeowner loses everything. The SBAOR have been in conversation with many insurers and it appears that most will recognize the cause of the damage to be fire, and therefore cover the claims. If you have been told you are not covered for this loss, try again. If you are having issues, our association has the California Realtors Association (CAR) standing by ready to take this to the Insurance Commissioner if necessary. See more

I'd like to introduce my new listing! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium's asking price is $585,000. Great in town location, conveniently located to shops, restaurants, Cottage Hospital and parks, and within the Peabody Elementary School District.

I'm happy to announce my new listing, offered at $4,495,000. Be prepared to fall in love. This is the home you have been waiting for. Contact me for additional information.

Santa Barbara is now a Smoke-Free City! The City Council adopted a new law designating public areas smoke-free to provide a healthy, family-friendly, and clean ...environment for residents and visitors. Smoke-free outdoor areas will reduce cigarette butt litter, lower the risk of fires, and limit public exposure to secondhand smoke. Smoking is prohibited in the following outdoor public areas: Parks, including sports fields, open spaces, and trails Beaches Sidewalks and paseos citywide in commercial and residential areas City parking structures and lots Stearns Wharf Outdoor restaurant patios before 10:00 p.m. Outdoor recreational areas, sports facilities, community centers, and library plazas Events open to the public such as public markets, parades, festivals, art shows, and concerts Bus stops and ticket areas In addition to the local law, all state laws regarding smoking, including the prohibition against smoking in places of employment is in effect. Smoking is defined to include tobacco, marijuana, and electronic vaping devices. In terms of enforcement, personal responsibility and voluntary compliance will be emphasized to encourage the public to adhere to smoking laws or ask the nearby smoker or business owner for their help to extinguish smoking material.

Presenting my newest offering - An Extraordinary Riviera Retreat! This gated, single level mid-century modern home and guest house, is down a coveted lane in Santa Barbara. Feel free to contact me to set up a private showing and for all your real estate needs. Thanks in advance! http://www.mysbrealtor.com//5070-A-2150-Foothill-LnSANTA-B

Open tomorrow from 10:00-1:00, Saturday from 2:00-4:00 and Sunday from 1:00-4:00!

Click on the link for more information and to preview all images. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom condominium is near the beach and convenient to Elings Park, the Mesa, and upper State Street shops and restaurants. I'm happy to schedule a private showing, when your time permits!

Rancho San Carlos is amazing and located here in Montecito. It is the first of these five properties listed for sale by Sotheby's and showcased below.

I have two properties in Montecito you can preview on Sunday, from 1:00-4:00. Contact me for any additional information and / or questions you might have. In addition, my website, MySBRealtor.com has a complete open house directory and the current sales inventory for your convenience. Happy weekend everyone!

My new listing, 2948 Torito Road in Montecito, will be open tomorrow from 10:00-1:00 and then on Sunday from 1:00-4:00. On over an acre, this 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home is not to be missed. Feel free to contact me for more information. http://bit.ly/1Y7mHk7

Seamless transactions and happy clients make me love my job!

Santa Barbara made the list!

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Thank you to the Independent for showcasing one of my exceptional listings this week.

This offering was a Serena Park Best Buy in Carpinteria. This was one of two seamless transactions that I closed on Christmas Eve.

New Offering not to be missed! Enchanting Carpinteria compound, convenient to area seaside communities. Contact me for a private showing.

Consider a new home for the holidays!

The Wall Street Journal is the most published newspaper in the world. 1.8 million copies a day. And now, their flagship is the WSJ app. Over 4 Million people around the world have it. The WSJ gives Sotheby's International Realty preferential positioning in both their print, and online editions, which brings more eyes to my listings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyw4vEZRq9o

New Listing on caravan this Thursday from 10:00-1:00 and the first open house will be this Sunday from 1:00-4:00. Sophisticated 3 Bedroom Condo that is absolutely STUNNING! Contact me if you would like to set up a private showing. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/616-Calle-De-Los-Amigos-a321815.

New Listing, open for caravan tomorrow, from 10:00-1:00 and open again on Sunday from 1:00-4:00.

Not to be missed!

I represented happy seller's on this condo near UCSB. It went fast and the buyer's completed a 1031 exchange without a hitch. I love my job!!! http://www.mysbrealtor.com/568-Mills-Way-a318704.html

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Gorgeous new offering in the Heart of San Roque. Let me know if you would like to schedule a private showing. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/219-Toyon-Drive-a319446.html

Living simply. Creative car care option without the storage we are used to!

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Gorgeous Ocean, Island View Home in the Santa Barbara Foothills. Contact me if you'd like to set up a private showing. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/1325-West-Mountain-a317396.html

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Protecting Your Pets You never know when and where disaster will strike. Be sure to prepare for every member of your household wel...l before an emergency takes place. Planning is the best way to ensure the safety and well-being of all of your loved ones and property. Keep a collar/harness and tag or other ID on your animals. Microchipping is recommended as collars can come off. Put together an emergency kit for your animal which includes a two week supply of water, food, and any necessary medications. Materials needed to properly dispose of waste should also be included in your kit You should have a picture of you/your family with your pet kept in your emergency kit. This will help identify you as the owner if you should be separated from your pet in a disaster. Include detailed information about species, breed, age, sex, color and distinguishing characteristics. Have a leash, carrier, cage, or kennel for each animal. Keep vaccination records and pet Information sheet easily accessible and in waterproof containers. Identify several locations where you can take your animals should you have to evacuate your neighborhood. Don’t Forget Your Pet! Keep a removable sign in your window alerting authorities of the types and number of pets inside your home. Make sure to write the words Evacuated with Pets across the sign, should you or someone else flee with them. PREPARE FOR YOUR PETS! Develop a buddy system with a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member to ensure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets, should you be unable to do so. Make sure that both your pet and your pet care partner are comfortable with each other as your pets temperament may change in time of an emergency. Talk with your pet care partners about your evacuation plans and show them where you keep your pets emergency supply kit. Also, be sure to designate specific locations, one in your immediate neighborhood and another further away, where you will meet in an emergency. PLAN HOW YOU WILL ASSEMBLE YOUR PETS AND WHERE YOU WILL GO PRACTICE IF POSSIBLE! Keep a list of important contact information enclosed in both your pets emergency supply kit and yours as well. This list should have the number and address of your pet’s veterinarian, local humane societies, pet shelters, and emergency animal clinics. Have a list of pet-friendly hotels and motels. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds people to be ready and have a plan of action in place in case a disaster occurs in your area. For more information about disaster planning, please review the Ready! Set! Go! Program at www.sbcfire.com . Contact Information: Captain Dave Zaniboni Information Officer Office 805- 681-5531 Cell 805-689-0599 News Line 805-681-5546 Email [email protected] Twitter @SBCFireInfo All Santa Barbara County Fire Department Public Service Announcements are available at www.sbcfire.com

Why California's drought affects us ALL.

Truly one of a kind in Montecito! 237 acres, almost 30,000 square foot / 30 room Reginald Johnson designed home, 10 Residential Cottages, Stables, Barns, Riding Arena and 100 Acres of Orchards!! AMAZING Property.

Contact me to schedule a private showing on this amazing Montecito Mediterranean with stunning ocean, island and harbor views. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/photos.php?property_ID=311667

http://www.mysbrealtor.com/298-East-Mountain-Drive-a311667. New Listing, First Open tomorrow from 10:00-1:00

This is an interesting way to help first time home buyer's.

Definitely worth the watch. This really encapsulates the drought and the depletion of our ground water..

We sold this amazing sought after property. This was a very special offering, on a quiet Mission Canyon lane. .8 +/- acres with a 4 bedroom main house and a 1 bedroom guest house. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/photos.php?property_ID=310207

This listing went under contract immediately! Escrow just closed and our seller moved out just before the rain storm arrived. http://www.mysbrealtor.com/1141-Nirvana-a306842.html

Montecito looking better all the time. We have beautiful homes here, below this $150 million dollar price tag!

Home Sweet Home..

In our neighborhood.....

http://www.sothebyshomes.com/Santa-Barbara-Real-E//0632056

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