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3920 INDIAN WY, SANTA YNEZ MH+GH+Pool/Spa+Tennis Court, 8±acs • $3,895,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

428 E ANAPAMU ST, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2BA • $1,269,000 Easter Team, 805.455.6294 LIC# 00917775

5452 CAMEO RD, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2BA • $1,159,000 Johnson & Damiani Concierge RE Team, 805.729.1364 LIC# 01241456 / 01890600

3265 ACAMPO RD, LOS OLIVOS 20±acs • $949,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

475 HERITAGE LN, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/2BA • $599,000 Cammy Godeck-Pinoli, 805.452.9725 LIC# 02074002

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3777 ROBLAR AVE, SANTA YNEZ 4BD, 4+(2)½BA 9.77±acs • $5,900,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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2075 STILL MEADOW RD, SOLVANG 5 ± acs • $2,475,000 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 01223216

2710 CANADA ESTE RD, SANTA YNEZ 5BD/4BA • $2,450,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

2601 BASELINE AVE, BALLARD 4BD/4BA • $1,995,000 Nina Stormo, 805.729.4754 LIC# 01341678

961 FREDENSBORG CANYON RD, SOLVANG

1135 EDISON ST, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/3BA • $1,174,995 Glynnis Mullenary, 805.705.5206 LIC# 01748187

2570 WILD OAK RD, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA • $995,000 Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

2770 CANADA ESTE RD, SANTA YNEZ 20.03±acs • $895,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

4875 HAPGOOD RD, LOMPOC 3BD/3BA • $785,000 David Lacy, 805.455.7577 LIC# 01029226

001 SWEENEY RD, LOMPOC 81±acs • $719,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

2415 CEBADA CANYON RD, LOMPOC 20± acs • $565,000 Brad Berch, 805.680.9415 LIC# 01244576

4312 BOARDWALK LN, SANTA MARIA 3BD/3BA • $559,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

2077 VILLAGE LN, SOLVANG 2BD/2½BA • $425,000 Bob Jennings, 805.570.0792 LIC# 01387186

2214 LILY LN, SANTA MARIA 3BD/2½BA • $389,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

1676 MAPLE AVE#27, SOLVANG 2BD/1BA • $319,000 David & Marlene Macbeth, 805.689.2738 LIC# 01132872 / 00689627

126 SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $207,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

116 SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA • $139,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

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4BD/3½BA • $1,550,000 Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488

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KERRY MORMANN on the successful representation of the buyer at 586 & 587 N Refugio Road, Listed for $8,950,000

THE BROTHERS GOUGH on the successful representation of the buyer at 667 Juan Crespi Lane, Listed for $6,195,000

KERRY MORMANN

THE BROTHERS GOUGH

805.682.3242 KerryM@CoastalRanch.com www.CoastalRanch.com LIC# 00598625

805.455.1420 / 455.3030 BrosGough2@aol.com www.TheBrothersGough.com LIC# 01047947 / 00372699

RICHARD & LISA SCIBIRD on the successful representation of the seller at 4395 Via Esperanza, Listed for $3,900,000

BILL URBANY AND ALISA PEPPER on the successful representation of the seller at 212 Canon Drive, Listed for $2,695,000

RICHARD & LISA SCIBIRD

530.563.8117 / 805.570.9177 RScibird@gmail.com / LisaScibird@me.com LIC# 02028346 / 02027505

BILL URBANY / ALISA PEPPER 805.570.5680 BillUrbany@gmail.com www.UrbanyPepper.com LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

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830 PARK LN, MONTECITO UPPER 5BD/4½BA • $7,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1465 E MOUNTAIN DR, MONTECITO 3BD/6½BA • $5,800,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

3589 TORO CANYON PARK RD, SB 121.12± acs • $5,500,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

3981 ROBLAR AVE, SANTA YNEZ 5BD/6½BA • $5,450,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

40 HAMMOND DR, MONTECITO LOWER 4BD/4BA • $5,195,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

660 LADERA LN, MONTECITO UPPER 2BD/3BA 4±acs • $4,950,000 MK Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

211 MAIL RD, LOMPOC 144±acs • $4,499,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

1915 SANTA MONICA RD, CARPINTERIA 3BD/4BA; 24± acs • $4,350,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

970 VIA FRUTERIA, HOPE RANCH 4BD+office/3BA • $4,000,000 MK Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

3101 DRUM CANYON RD, LOMPOC 298± acs • $3,895,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

685 STONEHOUSE LN, MONTECITO 2 ± acs • $3,495,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792 / 01050902

1201 CIMA LINDA LN, MONTECITO 3BD/3½BA • $3,295,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

792 HOT SPRINGS RD, MONTECITO 6BD/5BA • $2,995,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792 / 01050902

340 E LOS OLIVOS ST, SANTA BARBARA 6BD/4½BA • $2,995,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

2275 FEATHERHILL RD, MONTECITO 4BD/4BA • $2,950,000 Rachael Douglas, 805.318.0900 LIC# 02024147

760 HOT SPRINGS RD, MONTECITO 4BD/3BA • $2,275,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

705 MESA DR, SOLVANG 4BD+Office/3½BA; 3.7±acs • $1,795,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

965 VISTA DE LA MESA DR, MORE MESA 3BD/2½BA • $1,525,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

743 E ANAPAMU ST, DOWNTOWN 2BD/2½BA • $1,500,000 Anderson / Hurst / Comin, 805.618.8747 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530 / 00662357

102 CORONADA CIR, MONTECITO 2BD/2BA • $1,249,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

5363 UNIVERSITY DR, GOLETA NORTH 3BD/2BA • $1,175,000 Randy Freed / Kellie Clenet, 805.895.1799 LIC# 00624274 / 01434616

1480 DOVE MEADOW RD, SOLVANG 3.99±acs w. approved plans+well • $949,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

1291 BYRNES LN, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2BA • $908,000 Hitchcock + Associates, 805.351.2101 LIC# 01932289

4766 AMAROSA ST, GOLETA SOUTH 4BD/2BA 0.16±acs • $899,000 Madhu Khemani, 805.252.0265 LIC# 01387945

2225 ALAMO PINTADO AVE, LOS OLIVOS 3BD/2BA, 0.32±acs • $875,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

221 SETON HALL AVE, VENTURA 3BD/2BA • $850,000 Hitchcock + Associates, 805.351.2101 LIC# 01932289

3835 MARIANA WY, HIDDEN VALLEY 2BD/2BA • $699,000 The SB Group, 805.886.5735 LIC# 01314939 / 01457796

316 POR LA MAR CIR, EAST BEACH 1BD/1BA • $659,000 Anderson / Hurst, 805.618.8747 / 805.680.8216 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530

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1556 MIRAMAR BEACH, MONTECITO 2BD/2½BA • $8,400,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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ESTELLE RANCH, SANTA YNEZ 1000± acs • $25,500,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

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“Matt and his whole team stayed in contact with us even when we were on vacation. Our transactions are always complicated and we really appreciate having someone make our lives easier. I will always recommend them when people ask.”

“I cannot say enough about Matt and his team.

Every detail was properly man-aged which made the entire transaction super easy. Their communication throughout the process was exceptional. We were kept in the loop through every step. I would highly recommend Finance of America.”

“Matt was extremely helpful and accessible. He guided me through the process every step of the way and answered the many questions I had with clarity.”

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MATT GENOVESE Mortgage Advisor | NMLS 1047256

805.886.0878

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CHARMING WESTSIDE HOME INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE APRIL 23, 2020

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The outside back area is all fenced and there is a one-car garage that doubles up as additional office space (prime WFH: Work From Home) home space these days!). There is even an outdoor shower to rinse off after a long workday or rinse your surfboards after a session! The yard feels very private and there are avocado, fig and apricot trees already flourishing. 1605 Villa is a sweet spot in one of the most amazing neighborhoods in downtown Santa Barbara. I am honored to have represented the previous owners when they purchased the property in 2011 and again in 2013 when they had twins and moved out to a larger home in Goleta. I was also the agent representing one of the current owners when he purchased his first home and now have helped him and his lovely and expecting wife with their next home purchase. Could this be the "Home Sweet Home" that you have been waiting for? This one is a charmer to be sure!

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his charming property is nestled into a quiet street on the Westside of Santa Barbara. A naturally landscaped and welcoming front yard tucks the two-bedroom, one-bathroom house into its setting very nicely. The fireplace in the living room adds to the coziness of the home as do the hardwood floors and the remodeled cook's kitchen complete with a WOLF range, butcher block additional counter island, plenty of storage and easy access to the backyard. The house has been very nicely maintained and well-loved. The bedroom and hallway closets are customized and the bathroom has a shower/tub combo that looks out onto atrium-like windows which add to the sense of space. A separate laundry area next to the kitchen is complete with a utility sink and easy access to the backyard. Colorful outdoor shade cloths add a welcoming element to table and chairs on the recently redone Trex back deck.

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Together We Grow

AmericanRivieraBank.com • 805.965.5942 Santa Barbara • Goleta • Montecito • San Luis Obispo • Paso Robles

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18 W Victoria St 310 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/2BA Hunt/Hunt 805.895.3833 DRE 00678233/00580635 Offered at $1,795,000

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2662 Sycamore Canyon Rd | Montecito | 5BD/6BA John A Sener 805.331.7402 DRE 00978392 Offered at $9,875,000

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1845 E Mountain Dr | Montecito | 6BD/7BA Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600 DRE 01815307 Offered at $6,850,000

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750 Ladera Ln | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226 DRE 01236143 Offered at $2,500,000

1616 Grand Ave | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA Edick/Leach 805.452.3258 DRE 00778203/01005773 Offered at $1,995,000

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1702 Olive St | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA John A Sener 805.331.7402 DRE 00978392 Offered at $1,695,000

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1708 Paterna Rd | Santa Barbara | 5BD/4BA Jesse Benenati 805.448.7936 DRE 01440215 Offered at $3,495,000

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52 Seaview Dr | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA Andy Katsev 805.896.2010 DRE 01348655 Offered at $1,585,000

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610 Cima Vista Ln | Montecito | 6BD/8BA Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600 DRE 01815307 Offered at $8,995,000

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18 Celine Dr | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA Bob Curtis 805.895.1951 DRE 00938841 Offered at $2,285,000

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946 Saint Marys Ln | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA Jeff Oien 805.895.2944 DRE 00852118 Offered at $1,199,000

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333 Pacific Oaks Rd | Goleta | 2BD/3BA Hall/Abbott 805.681.8800 DRE 02020854/01735358 Offered at $735,000

1127 Church Ln | Carpinteria | 2BD/1BA Lynette Naour 805.705.6539 DRE 01035763 Offered at $925,000

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6015 Berkeley Rd | Goleta | 1BD/1BA Devin Wong 805.451.6157 DRE 01976444 Offered at $595,000

1411 Carpinteria St | Santa Barbara | 2BD/1BA Kelly Knight 805.895.4406 DRE 01463617 Offered at $795,000

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30 W Constance 2 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/1BA Bill Reed 805.896.3002 DRE 01155355 Offered at $569,000

4643 Carpinteria Ave | Carpinteria | 2BD/1BA Elizabeth Wagner 805.895.1467 DRE 01440591 Offered at $765,000

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5930 Birch St 4 | Carpinteria | 2BD/1BA Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226 DRE 01236143 Offered at $445,000

Now more than ever, our team will be available to provide any assistance you may need. Please give us a call if you have any questions.

We thank you for your continued trust and understanding and we look forward to assisting you!

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THE DEFINITION OF CHARM “Charming” gets used a lot to describe homes, but this charming cottage located in picturesque San Roque Gardens is truly the definition of the word. Step off the curb and gardens immediately welcome you. In the front yard, roses and calla lilies line a romantic stone wall and an arch of bougainvillea creates a stunning floral entrance. Once inside this enchanting home, the main living area is fit for cozy nights and relaxing days. Enjoy the well proportioned rooms, newly painted walls, fresh white baseboards, a fireplace and picture windows to capture the mountain views. The dining room and spacious kitchen flow beautifully with the living room and the expansive Trex deck just beyond French doors. The kitchen, part of a major renovation by the previous owner in 2008 has been improved by recent upgrades and features quality appliances and quartz countertops. French doors that open to the deck allow abundant natural light and extend into the main living area vistas of the nearby golf course and distant island views. A complete list of upgrades is available. Don’t miss seeing the video and virtual open houses. Safe, private showings are also possible.

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Exclusively Offered at $1,169,000

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Private Retreat 909 Alameda Padre Serra An undeniable charm warms this home from the inside, complementing the outside 270 degree views of Santa Barbara and the coast. Upstairs and downstairs each have their own bedroom and bathroom with separate private entrances.

$1,295,000 2 BD + 2 BA | 1,051 SF

A Walker’s Paradise

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South facing stunner with ocean, city, and island views. Luxurious upgrades throughout make this home ready to be a palace for its next owners.

Extreme value, a must see!

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$1,799,000 3 BD + 3.5 BA | 2,484 SF

Kathy Strand Spieler 805-895-6326 kathyspieler@gmail.com www.kathyspieler.com DRE 00851281

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OFFERED AT $2,295,000

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This beautifully remodeled 3,198 sq. ft. ranch-style home rests island. Just off the living room is a huge deck that overlooks the on a 27,000+ sq. ft. lot privately situated within the natural land- pool below, ideal for dining outdoors! The master bedroom is scape of the Santa Barbara Foothills. This lovely residence is lo- sure to please, featuring his and hers full bathrooms, walk-in cated in a secluded enclave between Santa Barbara and Mon- closets, and a private sitting area with wonderful views of the tecito known as ‘’El Cielito.’’ This sunbathed neighborhood is natural setting. In addition to being a great dual-living opportufilled with large parcels, rolling hills, and mature oak trees. The nity, the downstairs could also be used as a media room, game homeowners of this area enjoy the luxury of a rural and private room, or fourth bedroom. There is an additional 331 sq. ft. room retreat, yet shopping and dining are just 10 minutes away. This at the garden level with an attached bath and its own entrance. home truly lives and feels like a single-level residence with an Shoreline This room is perfect for a home office, studio, workshop, 329 San Ysidro 1553art Shoreline Drive 1547 Drive 329 San Ysidro 1553 Shoreline Drive 1547Offered Shoreline Drive additional area downstairs that would be ideal for dual-living. or storage area.

The property is adjacent to the Sheffield Open Offered at $3,250,000 Offered at $3,495,000 at $7,995,000 Offered at $3,250,000 Offered at $3,495,000 Offered at $7,995,000 TheEnjoy maincomplete floor features a gourmet kitchen, livingRare room, dining Spaceon with gate from into the privacy on this fabulous 1/2 acre directly ocean front lot! park.

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This room, powder bath, master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, hallthe dog for a walk or just go for a healthy afternoon on ~1 acre Montecito estate. Resting at the in a life time opportunityastroll to purchase spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury ~1 acre Montecito estate.

Resting the The spectacular in a life time opportunity to purchase 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury waycenter bath, andthis a formal laundry room. living area has re- ~5,100+ the trails. solar (owned), cenof property is a at charming ainclude: vacant piecepower of ocean front property property boasts sq.Additional ft. of livingfeatures center of this property is a charming a vacant piece of ocean front property property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living cessed lighting, moulding, dual-sided fireplace, and aon over tral A/C, finished attic, tankless waterinheater, more!

The de-most 2,300+ sq. ft.crown Craftsman stylea home located one ofand Santa Barbara’s space resting 1/2 acre of prime 2,300+ sq. ft.

Craftsman style home located in one of Santa Barbara’s most space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime patterned travertine tile floor. kitchen top-of-thetached garage is 455 sq. ft. and has ample cabinet space. Located originally built circa 1912.The Today, it features desirable neighborhoods.

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Enjoy unparalleled linefeatures Thermador appliances, granite counters, and a large center the sought-after Rooseveltdream Elementary District. modern amenities, and still home School to the exact specifications ocean views frominevery corner of this features modern amenities, and still retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS. retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS. Mike Richardson, Realtors 1806 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Office: (805) 963-1704 Mobile: (805) 680-3131 Fax: (805) 965-1139

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Dreaming of your own cottage by the beach? Here is charming home features a cozy living room, dining your chance! This single-level 3bed/2bath 1,344 sq. ft. area, and galley kitchen that open to each other. There West Mesa home is located a 1/2 mile from the Mesa is a 2-car garage with direct access into the home.

Lane Steps to the beach! This ocean-side enclave is one Down the hall are 2 spacious bedrooms, a remodeled of the most desired neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. hallway bath, and a master suite with french doors to Homeowners enjoy multiple beaches, parks, and a the backyard. The private backyard is lovely! Enjoy a 329 San Ysidro 1553 Shoreline Drive 1547 Drive tile patio, fruit trees, central shopping center. Just a minute down the1547 road is Shoreline large Saltillo and mature plants.

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e’re living in weird, wild times right now as COVID-19 takes hold of our nation. As a mom of two and entrepreneur with a home office, I’m here to tell you things are seriously weird! We don’t have our normal routines in any way, shape, or form, and as someone who thrives on structure and predictability, this throws me off balance, as I know it does for so many of you, as well.

With routines being rocked and rolled, it’s unnerving to us who work best with our predictable world intact. What’s particularly tough about this situation is that people have been forced to work from home without any time to plan: how to set up an office, stay organized, and minimize distractions. But despite this, we all know the show must go on. So as the Independent Independent’s productivity coach, I wanted to share five things that will, I hope, be of help as you navigate through our current reality.

1. Wear what’s appropriate for your reality: When you go into a job, it provides immediate structure to your life. You’re forced to get dressed, be presentable, and brush your teeth (we hope). These normal activities help push you into a productive mindset. If you’re new

to the working from home gig, it might feel appealing at first to stay in your pj’s. However, just the act of getting ready for the day (whatever that means to you) will help set you up for more success.

2. Keep a “chunky” schedule: Similar to getting dressed for the day, sticking with a familiar schedule will help get your mind in gear. Without clear timeframes throughout your work day, it’s easy to let minutes bleed into hours.

Set up a chunky schedule for yourself. Make actual time blocks and set priorities so that you can hold yourself accountable. Each night, list your main priorities for the next day. End your day with order. Begin your day online and end it with a hard stop. Define those boundaries early on and stick with them!

3. Eat your frog(s) first! One of the simplest concepts and hardest to do is to eat your frog first in the morning … What this means is that you must identify (preferably the night before) what your frog or frogs are: What are the things (three max) that you absolutely HAVE to get done? Do them first. This will create momentum for the whole day, and

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even if it takes you all day to get those frogs eaten, it means that you did it. You didn’t put it off; you didn’t delay. At the onset of each day, ask yourself, “What’s my frog today?”

this massive, life-changing shift, you’re doing a great job. There is no right or wrong way. It will take a while to figure out what works best for you—in your business, with your partner, and as a parent. It’s so easy to get inundated with the neg4. Be proactive with “others”: ative, especially while the outside

by Sara Caputo On top of learning to work world is inundated with so many from home, so many of us also sad and scary stories. However, it is now find ourselves in a new career: home- possible to find bright spots in your day. school teacher. While there are some valuable, At the dinner table, ask everyone to list a rewarding parenting aspects to this, I think rose or thorn from their day (something posieveryone can agree, managing kids and get- tive/something they wish would have been ting work done is a major productivity killer. better), and before going to bed, write down My suggestion is to use your chunky schedule three things for which you are grateful. It is to include specific “shifts” with kids. There is surprisingly easy, and it will focus you on the no way to do both at the same time, so if you positive in a time when the negative can swalare co-parenting, split the times up so each low us up. of you can have full focus while doing your work and full focus with your children. If no We’re likely in this for a while, so my last co-parent option to share the load, it will be tip is to put yourself on an eating/drinking rougher, but try to find a way to keep them schedule! Eating more than usual, snacking occupied during your focused work. If you mindlessly, and drinking alcohol earlier in the can, you will be able to hit both your work and day can quickly begin to feel normal when you’re working from home. It’s not. So stick your parenting priorities. to a schedule, eat your frogs, and if everyone 5. Find the bright spots and give yourself a break: is alive and happy at the end of the day, then Please believe that however you’re handling your job is done, and your glass o’ vino awaits!

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n the world of COVID-19 everything is constantly changing. In real estate, REALTORS® are adapting to serve the needs of their clients. We have adapted to new ways of doing things – how we learn, how we advertise, and how we conduct meetings, while incorporating technology which has been available for years – such as digital signing and virtual staging.

Consumers are used to shopping online for just about anything. Are you ready to buy or sell a home virtually?

A real estate transaction can be done virtually from start to finish, with only a few minor exceptions – the need for sellers to sign a grant deed, and buyers getting a loan will need a notary (California isn’t there yet with online notary services). Everything else – from listing, advertising, virtual walk-throughs and open houses, and all document signing – are being done virtually.

If you are a seller needing to sell during the stay in place order, be prepared for additional COVID-19 disclosures - to be signed by buyers as well - and for possible requests from your agent for you to participate in a Zoom showing, or to provide your wifi and password for a Facetime showing.

If you are a buyer, you will likely start your search online and have your first, and perhaps all, visits virtually. If any visits to the property are absolutely necessary, be prepared to follow the guidelines your agent provides, such as limiting the number of people allowed at a time to two, and additional sanitary measures.

Call your REALTOR® today for all the best ways to virtually buy or sell property. Contact the Santa Barbara Association of REALREALTORS® at sbaor.com for the virtual open house directory.

Staci Caplan

Staci Caplan is a California Real Estate Broker and the owner of Pacific Crest Realty. She was born and raised in Santa Barbara and her passion for this special region translates into successsuccess ful real estate transactions and thrilled clients. At our local Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS ® , Staci has served on the Board of Directors, the Government Relations Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Multiple Listing Committee, and the REALTOR ® Action Fund Committee. She can be reached at (805) 886-3970 or stacicaplan@gmail.com.

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REAL ESTATE SCOOP SANTA BARBARA GROUP MAKING A SPLASH WITH FACEBOOK GROUP “SUPPORT SANTA BARBARA BIZ ONLINE” With almost 5,000 members, the facebook group “Support Santa Barbara Biz Online” is one of the most active support networks in town, offering information about local businesses that have been hardest hit by the effects of the stay-at-home orders. Created by Joe Parker, Garrett McCaw, and Avi Becker of the Santa Barbara Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, this week the group added zoom interviews to the already engaging community platform. We sat down - remotely - with Joe Parker to hear a bit more about the inspiration behind their efforts.

Q) Has there been anything surprising that you’ve noticed since you started the group?

A) The camaraderie of the group is really strong and the level of support has been inspirational. This is filling the gap left by the social distancing order and allowing us to come together in a localized way online.

Q) Do you have a favorite story about how people have come together to help each other?

A) There are many, but the things I love to see most are how businesses are adapting and staying in the fight. Restaurants, retail stores and service providers have all recreated the way they do business. Platforms like this facebook group are a perfect way to experiment while getting their message out.

People are working hard and making a lot less; it is inspiring!

Q) What do you hope people remember when they look back on this time?

A) I hope we can look back at this time and think that as hard as it was, it enabled us to take a new path towards greater awareness of what is truly important in life. I see it as a catalyst for new opportunities to emerge that are aligned with this greater awareness. These are exciting times!w Q) Anything else you’d like to share?

A) Lets continue to grow the community at Support Santa Barbara Biz Online so we can support our local businesses.

We all need each other right now so lets approach every day with a service to others mindset. I am so grateful to be a part of this community. It is remarkable.

Reach the Santa Barbara Group at 805-886-5735 or info@thesantabarbaragroup.com. Visit the facebook group Support Santa Barbara Biz Online.

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Q) Before you tell us about your activities related to the pandemic, give us some background on yourself and your team.

A) I am a Santa Barbara native. I attended SBHS and UCSB before becoming a Realtor in 2001. I formed the Santa Barbara Group in 2007 with Garrett McCaw. Our newest member, Avi Becker, joined the team in late 2018 after graduating from UCSB; all three of us are Gauchos. Our philosophy is all about being of services to our clients and adding value to their real estate transactions. We do this by being accessible, listening, strategizing, sharing market knowledge, and utilizing the inner networks we are a part of. At the national sales convention we attended earlier this year in Nashville Tennessee, we were honored as 10 Year Legends for being in the top 1% in the nation for 10 years in a row within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties network.

Q) How did the idea hatch for your facebook group Support Santa Barbara Biz Online?

A) I was on the phone with Avi about a month ago right when the stay at home order began. We were brainstorming about what we could do to help. Avi recently organized a documentary film screening to raise money for Surfrider. In that spirit, the idea for the group hit me. I sat down at my computer, opened facebook, and set up the group. Avi and I filmed an intro video and then we all started to work on growing it.

April 1st - 14th, 2020 vs 2019 For the first two weeks of April in the south county, the active inventory is down around 30% over last year. The number of withdrawn and canceled listings are almost triple, and new listings and closings are around half. Escrow fallouts are almost double. The biggest question I get these days is, “has real estate completely stopped?” NO, it is definitely a different market and process today, but some still need to move and Realtors are working hard to help in the safest ways possible. My goal is to inform and educate our community about the reality of the market during this time, so please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG

ALLLEN THOMAS EA

PLUNKETT JAMES

$1,017,500

4/09/20

1676 KRONEN WAY

CARPINTERIA

EVANS DAVID EU

PATTERSON DENNIS EU

$700,000

4/08/20

1225 FRANCISCAN CT 2

GOLETA

B ASH JOSEPH EA

BOELSEMS KATHERINE EA

$896,500

4/09/20

5192 SAN SIMEON DR

HUGHES SHERI

MANN DAREN

$761,000

4/09/20

47 SAN DIMAS AVE

SNEDDON ROBERT EA

SANCHEZ ALEXNDER EU

$1,055,000

4/08/20

5233 UNIVERSITY DR

HASLEM DALE EA

THOMAN DAVID EU

$2,910,000

4/09/20

1035 VIA LOS PADRES

MORAN DEREK EA

PAKBAZ RYAN EU

$598,000

4/03/20

363 CANNON GREEN DR H

BEZUIDENHOUT CHRISTIAAN EA

BLUE DAVID EU

$839,000

4/01/20

7191 EMILY LN

FOWLER CASEY EA

HAMMOCK TOBIN

$680,000

4/03/20

51 DEERHURST DR

PREMIER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

SANTILLIAN JUAN

$325,000

4/07/20

221 N F ST

RANNEY TODD EA

WARNER JORDYN EU

$370,000

4/07/20

1316 E CHESTNUT AVE

KENNEDY BEVERLY EA

RAMMELKAMP BEVERLY EA

$353,000

4/02/20

225 PRINCETON PL

PARKER-GILL SHARON EA

COLLINGWOOD DEBRA

$328,000

4/01/20

1009 W CHERRY AVE

BLAKE CRAIG EU

COURSON MICHEAL

$345,000

4/10/20

1237 ASTER LN

HOWARD-HERNANDEZ GRACIELA

CONNOLLY JOSEPH

$365,000

4/01/20

1345 VILLAGE MEADOWS DR

ESPINO DELIA

GARNER DANTE EU

$365,000

4/03/20

1380 GLEN ELLEN LN

GIL RANDALL

VASQUEZ MICHAEL EU

$464,500

4/10/20

529 S J ST

CATAMOUNT PROPERTIES

CASTANEDA JOHN EA

$210,000

4/07/20

1105 W CYPRESS AVE J

FIRESTONE MARY EA

HUND CHRISTOPHER EU

$900,000

4/03/20

1701 EAST VALLEY RD

FRANCIS CHRISTOPHER EA

CARVIN MICHAEL EA

$1,950,000

4/07/20

1000 THE FAIRWAY

ROSS SHELDON

SWARUP NORMA EA

$972,000

4/03/20

1032 THE FAIRWAY

LOS OLIVOS

COTTER JEFFREY EA

CHATFIELD KIMBALL EU

$1,250,000

4/01/20

2701 PEPPER TREE RANCH RD

SANTA BARBARA

PRINCE PAUL EA

KNAPP JAMES

$1,167,500

4/03/20

925 E YANONALI ST

718 E MASON LLC

TCG 718 E MASON-10 LLC

$1,483,000

4/10/20

718 E MASON ST

OPHULS PATRICK EA

RUTHERFORD ROBERT EU

$1,205,000

4/09/20

841 VIA GRANADA

GORDON SCOTT

ORNANI FABRIZIO EU

$1,250,000

4/08/20

1051 CHELTENHAM RD

DUCKWITZ ELIZABETH EA

ORR CRAIG EA

$1,226,000

4/07/20

965 TORNOE RD

CHASE THERESA EA

ARNETT G WILLIAM EU

$1,725,000

4/10/20

2210 LAS ROSAS LN

WOFFORD WAYNE EA

JOHNSON STEVEN EA

$1,100,000

4/10/20

515 W LOS OLIVOS ST

PARKER SUSAN EA

KAZUKO-SAN LLC

$1,800,000

4/01/20

1911 DE LA VINA ST

PEDREGOSA LLC H

H & B REAL ESTATE

$1,417,500

4/10/20

9 E PEDREGOSA ST

SCP VENTURA LLC

GREELEY KIMBERLY

$2,000,000

4/08/20

421 MONTGOMERY ST

JORDAN JOHNNY EA

ABRAMSON PAUL EU

$1,500,000

4/01/20

1617 ORAMAS RD

DASH NEWS HQ

ROGERS JAMES

$1,450,000

4/09/20

123 GRAY AVE

MINIER DAVID EA

BUTLER ERIC EU

$1,510,000

4/10/20

1236 CLIFF DR

ALTA SUMMIT

ROBINSON BRENNA

$710,000

4/03/20

529 WENTWORTH AVE

GONZALES ELYSE EU

BEST BENJAMIN

$279,000

4/03/20

211 W GUTIERREZ ST 12

PORTER ABE EU

ELROD MONET EA

$965,000

4/01/20

1421 ALMOND AVE

TOCCONELLI VICTOR EU

BRYANT BEAU EU

$1,200,000

4/07/20

1310 ROBBINS ST

RED ROSE WAY LLC

JOYCE CHRISTOPHER EU

$9,000,000

4/10/20

2131 RED ROSE WAY

AMODEO LYNN EA

KOEHN JONATHAN EA

$1,479,000

4/09/20

2017 EL CAMINO DE LA LU

GROSS CHRISTOPH

PAPPAS STEPHEN EU

$1,630,000

4/08/20

26 BARRANCA AVE 3

JUREWITZ DANIEL EA

LAMONT JENNIFER EA

$1,440,000

4/03/20

1510 LAS POSITAS RD

MARDER REBECCA

SCHOENFELD ANN

$1,572,000

4/01/20

528 ALEGRIA RD

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While this information is public record The Santa Barbara Independent cannot guarantee the accuracy nor the completeness of this list.

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This showed to be very valuable when the news came on March 19 about a statewide stay-athome order. Since then, we have closed our office to public visits. All of our meetings have gone digital, and we use Zoom, GoToMeeting, and FaceTime to connect with clients, consultants, and team members.

operations team has been we heard how troublesome it was pretty focused on keeping up becoming in China, we started with all the updated infortalking about how it could affect mation. It has changed daily the construction industry. In

by Keith Hamm (sometimes hourly), and the our global economy, even items only way to get that info is to “Made in the USA” usually have a part or process through a Chinese factory. go looking for it. Most of the information Then the concern became what would we have found about best practices has either happen if it spread to Santa Barbara and been on the state and federal webpages or how would we make sure that our employ- through affiliations with peers around the ees, trade partners, and clients are safe. We country. are fortunate that we started early and have Adjustments at the office? Early on, we stayed ahead on most fronts. got everyone set up to work from home.

have been able to keep sites open; our projects continue on. It’s amazing to see everyone working together (albeit separately) to keep progress moving and keep their distancing appropriate. Crew sizes on all sites have reduced a bit in order to achieve the protocols put in place, but everyone is washing their hands frequently, wearing masks and gloves, and policing themselves to make sure all are safe. We have also asked that no one share tools.

Not everyone is comfortable working right now, and that’s okay. But we continue to try to create the opportunity for those who want to work safely.

When did G&C start monitoring coronavirus? The moment

receive updated guidelines during emergencies? Our

Adjustments in the field? Our field teams

Biggest challenges so far? I think the hard-

est part for the construction industry has been the uncertainty of what’s coming next and the seemingly constant and immediate change in guidelines and recommendations.

Our executive team meets every morning via conference call to review any changes in government standards and discuss new challenges.

But our challenges are far less than those facing the community as a whole. We are fortunate to have the option to work when many others don’t. Navigating a pandemic was not something I thought I would ever need to consider in my career, but the team we have in place has made this process manageable, and for that I’m grateful.

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc. has been building custom homes in Santa Barbara since 1986.

In this time of social distancing,

Please email or call today to get started!

Mortgage rates are still very low, so take advantage and apply for your home refinance or purchase from the convenience of your home.

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There’s no need to leave the house or come into the office. We can do it all online through my secure website or by phone.

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uring this pandemic, construction Were you able to modify existing safety remains an essential industry. Gener- guidelines? One thing that came out early ally, job sites and supply yards con- was the recommendation for good hand tinue to operate, though mostly as scaled- hygiene and general cleanliness. We have back versions of their former selves. Look- always held these in high regard and have ing out for employees, subcontractors, and included handwashing stations on all job clients in the face of unprecedented uncer- sites for years. One thing we stepped up is routine disinfecting of frequently touched tainty is very challenging, says surfaces, such as hand railDerek Shue, a Giffin & Crane HEART OF THE HOME ings, porta-potty doors, door executive vice president. But, he and window hardware, and adds, daily planning and adaptdrinking-water stations. ability help tremendously. We caught up with Shue for details.

In general, do contractors