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3000 FOOTHILL RD, CARPINTERIA 2BD/2½BA • $3,495,000 Janet Caminite, 805.896.7767 LIC# 01273668

1253 DOVER LN, RIVIERA 3BD/2½BA • $2,475,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

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

1202 PLAZA DEL MONTE, WESTSIDE 4BD/2½BA; 0.29±acs • $1,455,000 Bryan R Uhrig, 805.331.3191 LIC# 01467861

5134 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, TURNPIKE/PATTERSON 0.93±acs • $1,442,000 Randy Glick / Carmen Galzerano, 805.689.7167 / 805.705.3080 LIC# 00950129 / 01953155

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1164 HILL RD, MONTECITO LOWER 4BD/3½BA • $4,895,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

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2550 GRAND AVE, LOS OLIVOS 3BD+Office/3BA, Pool/Spa • $1,185,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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

620 FOXEN LN, LOS ALAMOS 4BD/3BA; 1±acs • $949,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

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

5305 TRACI DR, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/1½BA • $690,000 Janet Caminite, 805.896.7767 LIC# 01273668

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1030 HIGHLAND RD, SANTA YNEZ 1.1±acs • $1,235,000 Mathew Raab, 805.705.5486 LIC# 02063526

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800 E HIGHWAY 246, SOLVANG 1BD/1½BA; 60± acs • $4,995,000 C. Hanssen / B. Ellingsberg, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277 / 01029715

7055 FOXEN CANYON RD, LOS ALAMOS 3BD/3½BA+office; 100± acs • $3,975,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

3169 MONTECIELO DR, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/3½BA • $2,995,000 Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

2075 STILL MEADOW RD, SOLVANG 5 ± acs • $2,475,000 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 00887277

2879 TAPADERO RD, LOS OLIVOS 4BD/3BA • $1,999,999 Nina Stormo, 805.729.4754 LIC# 01341678

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

465 BELL ST, LOS ALAMOS Commercial • $995,000 Brett Ellingsberg, 805.729.4334 LIC# 01029715

869 ALISAL RD, SOLVANG 3BD/2½BA • $925,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

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

3422 CERRITO ST, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/2BA; 0.23±acs • $759,000 David & Marlene Macbeth, 805.689.2738 LIC# 01132872 / 00689627

3155 LONG CANYON RD, SANTA YNEZ 13.79± acs • $695,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

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

2077 VILLAGE LN, SOLVANG 2BD/2½BA • $399,000 Bob Jennings, 805.570.0792 LIC# 01387186

136 SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $385,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

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

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3275 MONTECIELO DR, SANTA YNEZ 5BD/6BA • $6,495,000 C. Hanssen / B. Ellingsberg, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277 / 01029715

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3BD/3+(2)½BA • $4,500,000 MK Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

405 VIA HIERBA, HOPE RANCH 4BD/4½BA • $4,199,000 Team Scarborough, 805.331.1465 LIC# 01182792 / 01050902

2029 BOUNDARY DR, MONTECITO 3BD/5BA • $4,175,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

1387 SCHOOL HOUSE RD, MONTECITO 5BD/4+(3)½BA • $3,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

3750 PACIFIC COAST HWY, VENTURA 3BD/2BA • $3,850,000 Kathleen Winter, 805.451.4663 LIC# 01022891

1401 E PEPPER LN, MONTECITO LOWER 3BD/2BA • $3,375,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

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

4730 BOULDER RIDGE RD, SANTA BARBARA

118 W YANONALI ST, WEST BEACH 3BD/3BA • $2,325,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919

3626 SAN REMO DR, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/4½BA • $2,295,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021

39 SEAVIEW DR, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $2,250,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919

1478 TWINRIDGE RD, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/3BA • $2,250,000 Barbara Neary, 805.698.8980 LIC# 01491532

3803 WHITE ROSE LN, EL CIELITO/LAS CANOAS

637 E MICHELTORENA ST, RIVIERA 4BD/4BA • $1,999,000 Ali Evans, 805.980.8007 LIC# 01846603

116 W LOS OLIVOS ST #D, DOWNTOWN 3BD/2½BA • $1,845,000 Ann Zafiratos, 805.448.4317 LIC# 01355461

1518½ SAN MIGUEL AVE, MESA 6BD/3BA • $1,799,900 Jessie Sessions, 805.709.0904 LIC# 01937789

951 VEREDA DEL CIERVO, GOLETA 4BD/2½BA • $1,520,000 Bunny DeLorie, 805.570.9181 LIC# 01397098

743 E ANAPAMU ST, DOWNTOWN 2BD/2½BA • $1,435,000 Anderson / Hurst / Comin, 805.680.8216 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530 / 00662357

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

909 ALAMEDA PADRE SERRA, RIVIERA 2BD/2BA • $1,195,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281

350 CHAPALA ST #210, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $1,195,000 Bill Urbany / Alisa Pepper, 805.570.5680 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807

401 CHAPALA ST #107, SANTA BARBARA 1BD/1½BA • $1,145,000 Calcagno & Hamilton, 805.565.4000 LIC# 01499736 / 01129919

1333 VALLECITO RD, CARPINTERIA 2BD/1BA • $879,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 LIC# 01308141

316 POR LA MAR CIR, EAST BEACH 1BD/1BA • $650,000 Anderson / Hurst, 805.618.8747 / 805.680.8216 LIC# 01903215 / 00826530

1701 ANACAPA ST #3, EASTSIDE UPPER 2BD/2BA • $639,000 Spechler & Beck Real Estate, 805.689.2717 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548

5095 RHOADS AVE #C, GOLETA SOUTH 2BD/2BA • $639,000 Marguerite Taylor, 805.705.0957 LIC# 01169100

955 CIENEGUITAS RD, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $559,000 Parsons & Young, 805.895.4866 LIC# 00629053 / 01712844

116 SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA • $125,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

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4BD/3½BA • $2,800,000 Elisa Hills, 805.242.2434 LIC# 02050601

3BD/3BA • $2,150,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

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

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770 LADERA LN, MONTECITO 3BD/2½BA • $7,500,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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-Elizabeth “Matt was extremely helpful and highly communicative during the whole loan process. We had no idea what to expect going into our first home purchase, and he was there to answer all our questions all along the way.”

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Stunning custom-built, Lower Riviera gem! Constructed in 2006, this impeccable 4 bedroom, 4 bath Mediterranean home is nestled in a private yet prime location! The lovely south-facing orientation captures the beautiful Santa Barbara city views and peeks of the ocean, all while being just 7 blocks from State Street. This property features view patios, coffered ceilings, dual master suites, French doors, plantation shutters, dual zone air conditioning, a chef’s kitchen, beautiful baths, an oversized 2-car garage, an elevator and more! Boasting a spacious square footage and high-quality finishes, enjoy the refinement of Santa Barbara living while having an incredibly low-maintenance property. Perfect for SB locals or those wanting an alluring vacation retreat.

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2910 Hwy 154 | Los Olivos | 11BD/11BA Carey Kendall 805.689.6262 DRE 00753349 Offered at $5,500,000

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1518 1/2 San Miguel Avenue, Santa Barbara Mesa 6 Bedroom/3 Bath

Q) What makes this home special?

A) This home is only 2 blocks from Shoreline Drive on the ultra-popular Mesa. It’s set back off the street on a quiet and large flag lot offering amazing ocean and island views, and tons of gorgeous palm tree views as well! Offering over 2,500 sq ft and 6 bedrooms, this spacious house provides several floor-plan options.

Q) What can you tell us about the location?

A) The home is in a neighborhood that’s considered a prime area of the Mesa and of course the Washington School District is very highly rated.

Q) What have the current owners enjoyed most about living here?

A) The home and lot is quiet and really lends itself to an indoor/outdoor Mesa lifestyle, with views of course! The sunrise views from your master bedroom have been amazing, and being able to walk just 2 blocks to beach access is a dream. Having the extra and somewhat separated rear 3 bedrooms has been a bonus for family and friends to use when visiting. The owners say that the open wood-beam ceilings throughout the home have been one of their favorite features.

Q) Any other special details our readers should know about?

A) The home is all electric and has owned solar with Tesla batteries, meaning that there is no electric bill to speak of, even with the air conditioning running! Being at the top of a flag lot, having an over-sized 2 car garage plus 2 dedicated parking spaces and more is an awesome perk.

1518 1/2 San Miguel Ave is for sale on the Santa Barbara Mesa. Description provided by real estate agent Jessie Sessions of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Contact Jessie at 805-709-0904 or Jsessions@bhhscal.com. View more photos and details at www.jessiesessionsrealtor.com

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Central location & no adjoining units!

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2525 State St., #25, Santa Barbara 1 BEDROOM / 1..5 BATHS / 1 CAR GARAGE Perfectly located between uptown and downtown, this very spacious 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo makes a great Santa Barbara getaway or full-time residence. With 1,352sf of remodeled living space and no adjoining units above, below, or next door, it truly lives like a home. It features a welcoming foyer with adjacent powder room, large living room with fireplace, modern roomy kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a formal dining room open to the kitchen. Sliding glass doors from the living room lead to an oversized balcony that functions as an outdoor room. The 19’x12’ bedroom includes a niche that can double as a home office space, and the master bath has a beautifully tiled tub/shower, long granite counter, and rich wood cabinetry. Tasteful tile floors throughout the home incorporate a radiant heat system. Also included: In-home laundry room, storage galore, one-car garage and guest parking space. A pool, cabana and gym round out the amenities of this fantastic condo.

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Offered at $639,000

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1006 East Haley, Santa Barbara Move right in! This well-located 2BD/1BA single-level home is on a residential block near Trader Joe’s, the County Bowl, great restaurants, and East Beach, plus it’s a short drive or pleasant walk or bike ride to downtown. This sweet home features a large kitchen, dining area, wood floors, A/C, loads of natural light in every room, security system, plus inside laundry room and utility area. Need extra parking or thinking of adding an ADU? The expansive back yard includes an oversized single-car garage, spacious paved parking area, and more than enough room for an ADU or home addition. Gated and fully fenced, too! Live in this home as-is or take advantage of the expansion possibilities the spacious lot has to offer.

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With the best views on Canon, this 1928 classic Dutch Colonial Revival home sits at the hilltop apex of Canon and Carrizo Drive. Carefully restored to preserve the best of classic American architecture, it seamlessly blends with today’s designer aesthetic. Unlike some architecture of yester¬day, this home is bright and spacious with ample windows through out every room and a floor plan that flows naturally. New plumbing and electrical assures there are no hidden surprises behind the walls. This three-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home features high ceilings, crown molding, restored double-hung windows and original locally sourced oak floors. Additional spaces include a large office/studio and a family room which could easily transform into a fourth bedroom or guest room. The focal points of both the living room and solarium are the two fireplaces with original woodwork surround. The solarium is a sun-filled re¬treat space with double-paned glass windows for year-round comfort. An original curved-back built-in corner hutch is featured in the formal dining room which connects to a chef’s kitchen with a complement of gourmet appliances such as Wolf stove top and warming drawer. Breakfast peninsula, Caesarstone counters, cork floors, unique glass tile backsplash married with classic architectural features make this modern kitchen look in place. The spacious backyard is entered through an expansive porch made with new maintenance-free Timber-tech decking and custom retractable awnings. The backyard includes a large and deep saltwater pool with diving board, Baja bench and an adjacent spa which spills into the pool below. A private outdoor shower provides a place for rinsing off after a day at the beach or pool. Designed for entertaining, with a unique ground-level firepit adjacent to an outdoor dining and BBQ area this space is perfect for large or intimate gatherings. OFFERED AT $2,575,000

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seed of an idea took root in 2005 as architects Clay Aurell and Josh Blumer had conversations about how architecture and community could make a difference in the world. A partnership was born. Today, Santa Barbara–based AB Design Studio is a multidisciplinary firm with broad expertise in architecture, interior design, and urban planning.

Amid the coronavirus lockdown, we caught up with Aurell to cover his early inspirations, a 1963 couch on wheels, and how he keeps calm during a global pandemic.

Your favorite architectural vacation?

What drew you to architecture? My

Where do you find design inspiration outside of architecture? Photography. For

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father was a contractor. When I was 12, I studied a set of plans before going [with him] to the job site.

The home was in the rough-framing stage, but I knew where every room, bathby Keith Hamm room, and closet was located. My dad was a bit dumbfounded. He looked at me funny, shrugged his shoulders, and went to tell some carpenters what to do next.

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After [college], I spent three months touring Europe. I was especially interested in the urban fabric and how most cities were planned by architects. We are faced with the downtown Santa Barbara dilemma, and I believe that the architects in the community have a strong role to play in what’s next.

What’s your favorite public building in town? Meridien Studios is high on my list:

just a great collection of small-scale urban paseos that weave between these quaint studios.

many years, I have played with 35mm film, digital art, digital composition, and blackand-white photography. I feel like the viewfinder is a magical way to see something.

What’s your state of mind? With the pan-

demic happening, it’s a bit like a blender.

Moments of joy, sadness, frustration, fear, and excitement. It really is a time that we all need to be calm and carry on. I have stopped watching the news and instead catch a few articles here and there. I need to be focused for my family and for my company and team members.

FINER DINING: Oliver’s restaurant in Montecito was designed by AB Design Studio and built by Giffin & Crane.

What do you most like about your job?

I get exposed to so many different people and business ventures. That variety is very inspiring, and the human connection is so incredibly valuable for all human beings.

That’s what makes this time so challenging right now.

What do you most dislike about your job?

The pace. It seems like these days, everything has to be done yesterday.

What is your most treasured possession?

My 1963 Lincoln Continental. It is long, gold, and convertible. Great for wine tasting or just a cruise down the beach. It literally floats down the road.

that away!” Presently, I’m working from home nearly all day. I don’t need perfection, but when the kids leave dishes on the counter and shoes on the floor, I feel it is my job to teach them to clean up after themselves.

What is your motto? “Plan your work and work your plan.” This is very helpful in business, but now has extended into home projects and the kids’ homework. Even if it is just for the day, plan out what you can do, and don’t worry about what you cannot do. Stay in the positive. Stay on course. Keep moving. It certainly helps take your mind off of the current state of the world and helps give purpose to whatever it is that you’re up to.

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

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ADDRESS

CARPINTERIA

FSCHOCK ZACHARY EU

VANCE WYLES EU

$995,000

4/21/20

1479 STERLING AVE

CUYAMA

SAMADY BELQISEA

BREEDLOVE EDWARD EU

$100,000

4/30/20

4026 EL ROBLAR

GOLETA

PETOTE ERIKA

JONES MELVIN

$675,000

4/29/20

4694 CALLE REINA

PETOTE ERIKA

JONES MELVIN

$675,000

4/29/20

4694 CALLE REINA

DUQUETTE NORMAND EU

HERNANDEZ MANUEL EA

$1,101,000

4/21/20

542 RIBERA DR

ORPEN CHRISTINE EA

TROOST STEVEN EU

$972,000

4/29/20

990 VIA REGINA

TERRONES YVETTE

BETANCOURT JOSE

$123,000

4/24/20

324 N POPPY ST

BALAAM JEANETTE

DIAZ MAGDALENA EA

$325,000

4/30/20

214 S B ST

VISUETA PAUL EU

GAST ERIC EA

$1,168,000

4/28/20

613 N FOURTH ST

FRIAS JOHN EU

VIJELAS LLC

$255,000

4/24/20

428 N POPPY ST

NUNEZ JOSE EU

ROSAS GILBERTO EU

$370,000

4/30/20

424 N POPPY ST

SIMONS MICHAEL EU

DE LA MORA RAFAEL EU EA

$360,000

4/30/20

1013 N LUPINE ST

ONE KAYLAND TRUST

PARMA PROPERTIES

$380,000

4/30/20

438 N O ST

BECERRA EMILIO

GIBSON AARON EU

$400,000

4/24/20

1352 MARIGOLD WAY

TOSTI JASON EA

WURZBACH MATTHEW

$405,000

4/22/20

1028 ARMSTRONG ST

TOYAMA TOMOTHY

ROSE JACOB EU

$238,000

4/30/20

272 VILLAGE CIRCLE DR

EASLY MARILYN EA

CHARMED LIFE HOLDINGS

$5,500,000

4/23/20

6 SEAVIEW DR

MITCHELL FAMILY TRUST

RICHARDS EDMUND EU

$1,290,000

4/30/20

1950 SYCAMORE CANYON RD

STURGESS DORIS EA

PROUD MIRIAM EA

$1,985,000

4/30/20

861 DEERPATH RD

DAVIS REBECCA EA

KLC HARVEST LLC

$795,000

4/28/20

1411 CARPINTERIA ST

FRANCIOSE RANDALL EA

COROWA LLC

$2,300,000

4/30/20

1680 FRANCESCHI RD

DODDS MARK EA

PERUTZ MAX EU

$1,247,000

4/20/20

2941 GLEN ALBYN DR

GABEL MARK EA

LAMONICA LAWRENCE EA

$530,000

4/30/20

2962 FOOTHILL RD

HOULIHAN LEONA

VANDEWYNGAERDE JEFFREY EA

$1,229,000

4/24/20

429 MONTGOMERY ST

O'LEARY JAIME EA

BECCIA JULIA

$775,000

4/28/20

408 SHASTA LN B

GOODWIN BARBARA EA

ST GEORGE EDWARD

$1,025,000

4/21/20

425 SANTA BARBARA ST

BAUM DAVID

KONN TAYLOR EA

$772,000

4/21/20

626 MEIGS RD

PINI DARIO EA

615 SAN PASCAUL LLC

$1,150,000

4/23/20

615 SAN PASCUAL ST

YEE HOWARD EA

COATS ANDREW EU

$620,000

4/24/20

310 W CANON PERDIDO ST

GEIST TIMOTHY

JONES DYLAN EA

$905,000

4/24/20

630 FLORA VISTA DR

WEST RICHARD EA

WEST JUSTIN

$800,000

4/24/20

1620 GILLESPIE ST

CARTY THOMAS EU

VAUTIER MICHELLE EU

$1,585,500

4/24/20

1113 LAS OLAS AVE

TANNER RICHARD EA

CRANE LISA

$1,630,000

4/24/20

422 ALAN RD

NEMON LINDA EA

BOLTON MICHAEL

$1,175,000

4/30/20

114 E ALAMAR AVE

LORD MARIE EA

GLYNN PATRICK EU

$1,070,000

4/24/20

2732 VERDE VISTA DR

WAITON WALTER EU

DAVIES SHIRLEE EA

$865,000

4/23/20

3804 SUNSET RD

WEED ANDREW

NGUYEN ANH-THY

$229,500

4/30/20

405 CAMINO DEL REMEDIO #D

HURVITZ RICHARD EA

MORFIS KOSTAS EU

$1,500,000

4/24/20

4635 VIA CAYENTE

COURTRIGHT JEREMIAH EU

WILSON DANIEL

$490,000

4/28/20

4594 MARTIN AVE

SIRNIC MARK EA

PFEFFERLE NEIL EU

$485,000

4/24/20

4684 STILLWELL RD

JACKSEN JOHN EA

ESDAILE DAVID EU

$540,000

4/24/20

525 UNION AVE

GOTT LEILANI

RUIZ-ZUI PATRICIA

$432,000

4/20/20

4017 HILLVIEW RD

ICE NANCY EA

ICE-FRETWELL STACY EU

$280,000

4/28/20

171 ROSS LN

STINN JERRY EU

DOUPE DAVID EU

$404,000

4/30/20

4021 DARTMOUTH LN

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Live in Downtown Santa Barbara and have income too. This craftsman cottage is full of surprises! Enjoy the 3 bedroom/3 bath house with approx. 1600 Sq. Ft. of living space. Plus a guest cottage behind the main house. Use the guest cottage as your private Santa Barbara getaway, as rental, or perhaps a vacation rental! This is a multi-zoned property, so there are lots of possibilities for the new owner! To top it off, this has a workshop and garage in the back.

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free devices wherever possible. Automatic doors on sensors may become more prevalent. Temporary plexiglass dividers between workspaces might be installed until more permanent solutions can be ordered and installed. Plexiglass or glass dividers may even be installed in meeting rooms as well.

Furniture will need to be rearranged, and new furniture may be required.

Many companies will choose to continue to use Zoom and other web conferencing services for group meetings instead of meeting in person. More people will continue to work from home, and many landlords will find themselves with vacant space. How all of this will affect company cultures, communication, teamwork, and

a sense of belonging will be interesting to see. Companies will have to come up with other methods for fostering these important aspects of their businesses. Web-based collaboration software, and perhaps even the use of computer avatars, will increase. Jobs and systems will be redesigned along with physical spaces. Some companies may stagger the days that staff members come into the office so that it’s possible to keep people at least six feet apart. Janitorial procedures will change. The use of ultraviolet light to disinfect may increase. Designers have a new challenge ahead of them: to completely rethink office design to continue to meet the goals of our clients while protecting their staff from infection.

Elisa Garcia, AIA, is the lead designer and construction manager at wellness-focused design firm Statement Design. Her email address is elisa@statementdesignstudio.com.

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As our homes function as offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and gyms, we realize how important the organization of our space is in promoting productivity. Open-concept great rooms continue to be desirable with the addition of smaller spaces within them for privacy and community at the same time, along with more defined and multiple workspaces or offices. We will likely see bigger pantries, and the return of the mudroom as a disinfecting room, to shed shoes and street clothes. A sink in the mudroom for hand

washing before entering the main house could double as a spa station for furry family members. Desirable design elements which optimize natural daylight are more important to our wellbeing than ever, through windows, skylights, or sunrooms. Window boxes and places for urban farming as well as access to livable outdoor spaces are especially important.

Materials that are non-porous, easy to clean, and reduce the likelihood of infection are the top choice. As supply chains are interrupted and we reconsider the safety and cost effectiveness of sourcing materials from non-domestic locations, we will have to be more thoughtful with our choices. Local and regional products are more sustainable and support our local economy.

We want homes that are easier and less expensive to run long term. For decades green homes with optimal energy efficiency have been important to consumers, and now more than ever are the gold (green) standard, as we are spending so much time in our homes and

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heltering in place has shed new light on how we experience our homes. Functionality and comfort come to the forefront, as well as the ease to keep clean, find privacy, and to utilize spaces which might have been previously overlooked. Little annoyances which have been put off for years will become things that must be fixed now. Changes in the home which make us feel more at peace are paramount, as more than ever our homes are our sanctuary in uncertain times.

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In the past few decades, the vast majority of companies have adopted an open office floor plan with open workspaces or desking. This was done to foster collaboration. As a design firm, Statement Design’s goal on many projects has often been getting coworkers to come together in open lounges, informal meeting spaces, and break rooms to share information and be creative.

But an open, collaboration-focused floor plan is the absolute worst type of layout for physical distancing. So now what?

Corporate attorneys are advising their clients to eliminate break rooms where people share coffee makers, refrigerators, and sinks, as well as perhaps even meeting rooms. Solutions that may be less obvious to non-designers are modifications to the HVAC system so there’s negative pressurization, the addition of an air filtration system, the replacement of high-use surfaces with anti-microbial and smooth and cleanable materials, and the addition of high-quality walk-off mats at entry doors.

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s the country starts to think about going back to work in the face of this COVID-19 pandemic, corporate clients are being advised by their attorneys to modify their office spaces before employees return to work in order to help prevent the spread of the virus. Employers have the responsibility of providing a safe working environment. If they have not taken precautions to keep their people safe, employers could be liable if employees get sick or, worse yet, die. Since it will be impossible to provide a 100 percent safe environment, many employers, if they take the advice of their attorneys, will ask their workers to sign liability waivers in order to return to the office. They are also considering requiring employees to regularly fill out questionnaires regarding their current health status and potential exposure to the coronavirus. Going to work sick will no longer be allowed. Furthermore, pandemics in general are now on everyone’s radar, and it’s clear that our way of life must adapt to mitigate potential future outbreaks.

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really evaluating their efficiency and comfort.

In many ways, sheltering in place is a return to simple living. Post- pandemic, we will have a greater appreciation of our homes. Most imporimpor tantly, we will think more about what is essential to the experience of how we want to live.

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.