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TOP 25 AGENTS

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Cristal Clarke

Nancy Kogevinas

Dan Encell

Laura Drammer

Dan Johnson

A highly regarded, top-selling agent in Montecito, Cristal ranked No. 1 in 2020 among the Top 25 individual agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

Nancy, who consistently achieves the highest awards for sales performance, ranked No. 3 in 2020 among the Top 25 individual agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

Known for his resourceful, effective marketing strategies, Dan ranked No. 4 for 2020 among the Top 25 agents within the global Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

Through exceptional service, hard work, and referrals from past clients, Laura reached No. 16 for 2020 within the Top 25 agents of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

With 500+ sales, Dan adds the No. 17 spot for 2020 among the Top 25 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network to his many achievements.

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TOP 25 TEAMS of more than 50,000 sales associates in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Global Network

With over 25 years of experience and closing $1 billion in sales in the Santa Barbara and Montecito real estate markets, the Calcagno & Hamilton Real Estate Partners placed No. 5 in 2020 among the Top 25 Medium Size Teams of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

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The Bartron Real Estate Group specializes in luxury home sales in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Hope Ranch. With an extensive knowledge of Santa Barbara County, unparalleled negotiation skills, and strong ties in the community, the group finished 2020 as No. 5 within the Top 25 Small Size Teams in the global Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

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Marsha, finishing 2020 at No. 9 within the Top 25 Small Size Teams in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network, is a top-selling agent with a reputation for discretion and negotiating.

Ann and Jim’s experience, negotiating skills, and professional energy landed them the No. 12 spot in 2020 among the Top 25 Small Size Teams in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

Randy’s record of integrity, caring, and dedication to clients placed him at No. 15 in 2020 among the Top 25 Small Size Teams in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network.

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AWARD WINNERS TOP AGENTS & TEAMS BY OFFICE of more than 50,000 sales associates in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Global Network

Patrick Rodriguez

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5 YEAR LEGEND Laura Drammer

Macbeths

Cristal Clarke

Lic# 01209580 Los Olivos

Lic# 00689627 Los Olivos

Lic# 00968247 Montecito

Calcagno & Hamilton

Ali Evans

Bartron Real Estate Group

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Lic# 01846603 Santa Barbara

Lic# 01005021 Santa Barbara

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DIAMOND The top ½ of 1% of more than 50,000 sales associates in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Global Network

Bartron Real Estate Group

Calcagno & Hamilton

Cristal Clarke

Laura Drammer

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Lic# 01499736 Montecito

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Lic# 01209580 Los Olivos

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Marie Sue Parsons & Stephanie Young

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20 YEAR LEGEND Dan Encell

Ali Evans

Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet

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Lic# 00976141 Montecito

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The Hamilton Co.

Claire Hanssen

Dan Johnson

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Lic# 00887277 Los Olivos

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10 YEAR LEGEND Nancy Kogevinas Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group Lic# 01209514 Montecito

Lic# 01426886 Montecito

Glick Real Estate Associates Lic# 00950129 Santa Barbara

Kerry Mormann & Associates Lic# 00598625 Montecito

AWARD WINNERS CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DIAMOND

The Santa Barbara Group Lic# 01457796 Santa Barbara

10 YEAR LEGEND Team Scarborough

Spechler & Beck

Ken Switzer

Scott Williams

Kathleen Winter

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Anderson Hurst & Associates

Ealand & Sideris Group

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Lic# 01766178 Santa Barbara

Cammy GodeckPinoli Lic# 02074002 Los Olivos

Angela Moloney

Marie Sue Parsons & Stephanie Young

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Lic# 00629053 / 01712844 Goleta

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Yolanda Van Wingerden

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Mary Whitney

Ann Zafiratos

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Laurel Abbott

Karin Aitken

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Joel Butera

Janet Caminite

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Lic# 01273668 Montecito

Rachael Douglas

Sara Guthrie

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Deanna Harwood Lic# 00999839 Los Olivos

5 YEAR LEGEND Bunny DeLorie Lic# 01397098 Santa Barbara

Kathy Hughes

Sue Irwin

Suzy Lance Dahl

McGowan Partners

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AWARD WINNERS CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE GOLD

Sharol Mulder

Karina Padilla

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Patrick Rodriguez

Bryan R. Uhrig

5 YEAR LEGEND Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper

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Patrice Serrani

Jessie Sessions

Mitch Stark

Nina Stormo

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Lic# 01341678 Los Olivos

Van Seenus Partners Lic# 01856317 Montecito

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE The top 6% of more than 50,000 sales associates in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Global Network

Kristin Arntz

Brenda Cloud

Carole Colone

Brett Ellingsberg

Mimi Greenberg

Steve Heller & John Finseth

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Lic# 01772551 Los Olivos

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Chris Jones

Robert Kemp

Madhu Khemani

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Karen Musser

Barbara Neary

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Kathy Strand Spieler

Sina Omidi

Jeanne Palumbo

Mathew Raab

Kalia Rork

Mark Schneidman

Jamie Jo Sim

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Lic# 01234347 Los Olivos

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AWARD WINNERS LEADING EDGE

Anthony Bordin

Penny Collins

Arve Eng

Bruce Fisher

Christina Howe

Hristo Hristov

Rhoda Johnson

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Paige Kaye

Lisa Lee & Associates

Jody Neal

Kit Peterson

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Thomas Schultheis

Vanessa Shotwell

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Rachel Brown

Timm Delaney

Leonard Diaz

Gina Ganim

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John (J.J.) Gobbell

Joe Lopez

Marlene Macbeth

Michelle Madril

Jo Ann Mermis

Efren Pulido

Wilson Quarre

Tony Rodriguez

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Lic# 00891742 Montecito

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NOT PICTURED Jennifer McCoy Lic# 01279087 Santa Barbara

Stefani Taliaferro Reyne Stapelmann Lic# 01347808 Santa Barbara

Joe Stubbins Lic# 01002182 Montecito

Sherry Zolfaghari Lic# 01060866 Montecito

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2830 CALZADA AVE, SANTA YNEZ 7BD/5½BA + 2BD/1BA guest house; pool; 15±acs • $5,000,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

4025 W OAK TRAIL RD, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/2BA; 28±acs with Riding Trails and Views! • $1,895,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

2995 BUCKBOARD LN, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA; Pool; 2-Stall Barn; 50’ Round Pen • $1,385,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

897 CAMINO CORTO, ISLA VISTA 3BD/2BA • $1,035,000 Kathy Strand Spieler, 805.895.6326 LIC# 00851281

226 BAINBRIDGE CT, BUELLTON 3BD/2BA • $635,000 Chase Enright, 805.708.4057 LIC# 01800599

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1732 PATERNA RD, RIVIERA 5BD/4½BA • $5,895,000 Amanda Lee, 805.895.9835 LIC# 01986728

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THE BROTHERS GOUGH

on the successful representation of

the seller at 788 San Ysidro Ln

the seller at 759 Via Manana,

Listed for $10,900,000

Listed for $5,950,000

and the buyer at 850 San Ysidro Ln, Listed for $5,400,000

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP 805.565.4014 Home@MKGroupMontecito.com www.MKGroupMontecito.com LIC# 01426886

NANCY KOGEVINAS

THE BROTHERS GOUGH 805.455.1420 / 805.455.3030 BrosGough2@aol.com www.TheBrothersGough.com LIC# 01047947 / 00372699

ALI EVANS on the successful representation of

the seller at 1379 Oak Creek Canyon,

the buyer at 1463 Vicente Pl,

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NANCY KOGEVINAS 805.450.6233 Nancy@Kogevinas.com www.MontecitoProperties.com LIC# 01209514

ALI EVANS 805.980.8007 Ali@AliEvansRealty.com www.AliEvansRealty.com LIC# 01846603

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JESSIE SESSIONS on the successful representation of the buyer at 193 E Mountain Dr, Listed for $3,995,000

on the successful representation of the seller at 193 E Mountain Dr, Listed for $3,995,000

BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP 805.563.4054 Team@BartronGroup.com www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com LIC# 01005021

JESSIE SESSIONS 805.709.0904 JSessions@bhhscal.com www.JessieSessionsRealtor.com LIC# 01937789

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4777 E HIGHWAY 246, LOMPOC 4BD/4BA; 40±acs • $9,750,000 Bob Jennings, 805.570.0792 LIC# 01387186

ESTELLE VINEYARDS, SANTA YNEZ 120±acs • $8,500,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

3325 CALKINS RD, LOS OLIVOS 5BD/4½BA; 10±acs • $4,775,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

3101 DRUM CANYON RD, LOMPOC 1511±acs; 20 Parcels • $3,895,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

8680 ALAMO CREEK RD, SANTA MARIA 9BD/7BA • $3,700,000 David Lacy, 805.455.7577 LIC# 01029226

9324 HIGHWAY 101, LOS ALAMOS 29± acs • $2,995,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

1576 SKY DR, SANTA YNEZ 2BD/2½BA • $2,899,900 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 01223216

3251 SHORT RD, SANTA YNEZ 40±acs • $2,700,000 Carole Colone, 805.708.2580 LIC# 01223216

124 S J ST, LOMPOC Commercial • $895,000 Mitch Stark, 805.689.2429 LIC# 01196532

1494 AARHUS DR, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA; 0.34±acs • $895,000 Marlene Macbeth, 805.689.2738 LIC# 00689627

001 SWEENEY RD, LOMPOC 81±acs • $699,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

1004 E LEMON AVE, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA • $425,000 Todd McChesney, 805.563.4030 LIC# 00864365

000 LONG CANYON RD#27, LOS ALAMOS 10.01±acs • $389,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

90 RIO VISTA, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $256,700 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

128 SIERRA VISTA, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $150,000 Karin Aitken, 805.252.1205 LIC# 00882496

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2075 VINEYARD VIEW LN, LOMPOC 3BD/3BA; 101±acs • $12,950,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

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810 BUENA VISTA DR, SANTA BARBARA 7BD/8+(2)½BA • $8,395,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

663 LILAC DR, MONTECITO 5BD/9BA • $7,950,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

920 CAMINO VIEJO, MONTECITO 4BD/4½BA • $6,250,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

1101 ALSTON RD, MONTECITO LOWER 4BD/3BA • $5,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

2081 CHINA FLAT RD, MONTECITO 4BD/4½BA • $4,295,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

1424 LA VEREDA LN, MONTECITO 4BD/5BA • $3,450,000 The Easter Team, 805.455.6294 LIC# 00917775

1121 CIMA LINDA LN, MONTECITO 4BD/3½BA • $3,295,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1407 TUNNEL RD, MISSION CANYON 4BD/6BA • $3,195,000 Kalia Rork, 805.689.0614 LIC# 01313668

1382 PLAZA PACIFICA, MONTECITO 2BD/2½BA • $2,795,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

330 MOHAWK RD, MESA 5BD/3½BA • $2,395,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

4709 SANDYLAND RD#4, CARPINTERIA 1BD/1BA • $1,549,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 LIC# 01308141

8406 TEMETTATE DR, NIPOMO 3BD/3BA • $1,250,000 Kerry Mormann, 805.682.3242 LIC# 00598625

39 CARLO DR, GOLETA NORTH 4BD/2BA; 0.2±acs • $1,150,000 Rose Van Schaik, 805.452.2051 LIC# 00782017

2229 DE LA VINA ST, DOWNTOWN 3BD/2BA • $1,120,000 Kalia Rork, 805.689.0614 LIC# 01313668

1705 GLEN OAKS DR, MONTECITO Land • $995,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

465 BELL ST, LOS ALAMOS LOT CM-LA • $949,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

333 OLD MILL RD#128, GOLETA NORTH 2BD/2BA • $498,000 Cherie Delisle, 805.636.5373 LIC# 01233668

162 VAL VERDE, SOLVANG 2BD/2BA • $409,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

0000 LONG CANYON RD#21, LOS ALAMOS 10.02±acs • $389,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

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7200 CASITAS PASS RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3½BA • $16,500,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

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To Stage or Not to Stage in Today’s Hot Market

f someone had told me in early 2020 that COVID-19 would impact our local real estate market so dramatically, I don’t think I would have believed them. How could a global pandemic with varying levels of stayat-home and/or social distancing orders in effect for over one year (not to mention millions of people unemployed and 500,000+ deaths in the U.S.) translate into a housing boom for our area? As how and where we work has shifted and with more employees working remotely, the local markets have seen a significant increase in out-of-area buyers, many of whom are coming from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and other metropolitan areas. This increase in buyers, coupled with fewer homes coming on the market in recent months, translates into, well, a great time to sell and a rise in home selling prices. In fact, the median home selling price in Santa Barbara jumped 20 percent from 2019 to 2020. In today’s market, buyers need to move quickly and are more likely driven by emotions. But I also believe buyers come with expectations, and getting the best offers means tapping into their emotions while meeting their expectations. Here’s how home staging can play a critical role in both meeting expectations and striking an emotional connection with potential buyers:

home staging is now the norm. Buyers may think that if the seller didn’t bother to stage it, what else have they neglected to do?

(1) Many buyers expect to see a home staged. Here’s a

(5) Don’t leave money on the table. According to a 2020

little more about our out-of-area buyer: If they’re coming from many parts of the Bay Area, L.A., or N.Y.C.,

(2) Gets them thinking about family dinners. When prices are high, buyers

are less likely to have funds for renovation. When a room is staged, buyers tend to think about the family dinners around the dining table instead of just focusing on the outdated kitchen that they can’t afford to renovate right away.

and 75 percent of sellers saw a return of investment of 5-15 percent. Sellers who forego staging can end up leaving a lot of money on the table.

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(3) Helps buyers feel confident. In an

empty room, buyers may find it difficult to know where to place their furniture. The more questions a buyer has, the more uncertain they may become about purchasing your home. (4) Rooms feel larger with furniture in it. Many people think a room looks

larger with no furniture in it, but it’s just the opposite. Rooms actually appear smaller when empty. Staging helps buyers know that their sectional or king bed will fit in a room. report by the Real Estate Staging Association, 85 percent of staged homes sold between 5-23 percent over list price,

To be fair, not all homes require staging in order to impress buyers. If a home is already furnished with updated, light-colored furniture and décor that is proportional to the room, then skip the staging and invest time in decluttering and adding a fresh coat of paint both inside and out.

Christine S. Cowles is owner of Styled & Staged Santa Barbara, offering home staging and interior styling services. She is a certified Staging Design Professional™, a member of Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and Real Estate Staging Association, and a proud WEV graduate. She can be reached at info@styledandstagedsb.com.

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OJAI | $14,000,000

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Foxen Creek Ranch

Beautiful Single-Level Home

Happy Canyon Villa on 102+/- acres

LOS ALAMOS | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $9,900,000

MONTECITO | 4BD/5BA/2HBA | $9,500,000

SANTA YNEZ | 3BD/4BA/1HBA | $9,300,000

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S. Stahl 805.689.1602 , .Longstreth 805.705.4120

Brady Group 805.331.3053

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Beachfront Contemporary

Historic Montecito Hedgerow

Wellspring Ranch 400+/- Ac. Wine Country

MONTECITO | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $9,250,000

MONTECITO | 8BD/6BA/1HBA | $8,000,000

BUELLTON | $6,998,000

Dusty Baker 805.570.0102

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Robert Heckes 805.637.0047

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Montecito Spa-like Escape

Ocean View Montecito Mediterranean

One of a Kind Legacy Horse Ranch

MONTECITO | 6BD/5BA/1HBA | $6,950,000

SANTA BARBARA | 5BD/5BA/1HBA | $5,495,000

LOMPOC | $5,495,000

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Elias Benson 805.324.4587

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MONTECITO | 6BD/8BA/2HBA | $17,900,000

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Los Olivos Tasting Room

Classic 1930’s Hope Ranch Home

SANTA YNEZ | 3BD/3BA/1HBA | $4,675,000

LOS OLIVOS | $4,450,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $2,995,000

Brady Group 805.331.3053

Patty Murphy 805.680.8571

Laura Collector 805.451.2306

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Clearheart Ranch

860 Miramonte Dr

Modern Ocean View Home

LOS OLIVOS | $2,850,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $2,595,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/3BA/1HBA | $1,895,000

Patty Murphy 805.680.8571

David Marchetti 805.637.4160

Robert Heckes 805.637.0047

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Secluded Montecito Condo

State-of-Art Wine Production Facility

Home in Mountain View School

SANTA BARBARA | 3BD/3BA | $1,625,000

LOMPOC | $1,500,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/2BA/1HBA | $1,495,000

Maureen McDermut 805.570.5545

Patty Murphy 805.680.8571

Robert Heckes 805.637.0047

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38+/- Acre Ranchette

Single Level Starter Home

Upper Riviera Panoramic View Acreage

NEW CUYAMA | 4BD/4BA | $1,295,000

SANTA BARBARA | 4BD/2BA | $980,000

SANTA BARBARA | $929,000

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GOODLAND LIVING IN STORKE RANCH 3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS + LOFT/OFFICE OFFERED AT $1,000,000 530WOODLEAF.COM

Live the Goodland lifestyle in this freestanding home in Storke Ranch. The flexible floor plan boasts over 1,900 sqft with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a loft/office. An oversized yard encourages indoor/ outdoor living. Storke Ranch residents enjoy the use of 2 pools, 2 tennis courts, an exercise room, a basketball court, playgrounds, green belts, and a trail network. This sought after neighborhood is in close proximity to the North Campus Open Space, Devereaux Beach, the Camino Real Shopping Center, and UCSB. Parking is plentiful with a 2 car garage, 2 resident parking hang tags, and an RV lot. Private Showings April 1st-4th

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608 E Micheltorena St | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA DRE 01107109 | Offered at $1,995,000 Julie Barnes 805.895.9498

1144 Portesuello Ave | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 00780607 | Offered at $1,450,000 John Henderson 805.689.1066

1327 Green Meadow Rd | Montecito | 5BD/5BA DRE 0123614 | Offered at $6,495,000 Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226

5651 W Camino Cielo | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 01813897 | Offered at $4,795,000 David M Kim 805.296.0662

1777 San Leandro Ln | Montecito | 4BD/3BA DRE 01815307 | Offered at $4,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

516 Crocker Sperry Dr | Santa Barbara | 4BD/5BA DRE 01440591 | Offered at $4,488,000 Elizabeth Wagner 805.895.1467

305 E Islay St | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 01806890 | Offered at $2,780,000 Doré & O'Neill Real Estate Team 805.947.0608

225 E Cota St 3 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/2BA DRE 01236143 | Offered at $1,895,000 Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226

121 Eucalyptus Hill Cir | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 00778203 | Offered at $1,875,000 Mary Lu Edick 805.452.3258

5150 E Camino Cielo | Santa Barbara | 5BD/4BA DRE 00835438 | Offered at $1,795,000 Jackie Walters 805.570.0558

1615 Sycamore Canyon Rd | Santa Barbara | 3BD/4BA DRE 00852118 | Offered at $1,395,000 Jeff Oien 805.895.2944

4839 El Carro Ln | Carpinteria | 3BD/2BA DRE 01403548 | Offered at $1,385,000 Kathy Henry 805.637.4400

18 W Victoria St 307 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/2BA DRE 00678233 | Offered at $1,159,000 Donald/Cecilia 805.895.3834

56 Barranca Ave 1 | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA DRE 01806890 | Offered at $985,000 Doré & O'Neill Real Estate Team 805.947.0608

1066 Miramonte Dr 4 | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA DRE 01276377 | Offered at $705,000 Kim Dorsey 805.895.2968

1701-1795 Cravens Ln | Carpinteria | 10BD/15BA DRE 01391451 | Offered at $6,500,000 Lynn Z Gates 805.705.4942

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2069 China Flat Rd | Santa Barbara | 5BD/6BA DRE 00837659 | Offered at $9,500,000 Patricia Griffin 805.705.5133

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1395 Oak Creek Canyon Rd | Montecito | 4BD/8BA DRE 01815307 | Offered at $21,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

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Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy the Th Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, antoupdated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. *Represented Buyer* Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room and dual-pane windows/sliders. The kitchen features a stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The fireplace, second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previous kitchen features329 a stainless steel backyard Viking stove and dishwasher. The is over-sized, as it was previously two bedrooms. The features a large andsecond naturalbedroom landscaping. This backyard is ready to be trans Sanspacious Ysidro 1553 Shoreline Drive 1547deck Shoreline Drive two bedrooms. The spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be trans329 San Ysidro 1553 Shoreline Drive Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,250,000 Offered $3,495,000 $7,995,000 formed into a paradise. There is plenty of room1547 forOffered lawn, at fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, andatmore. Towering ove Offered at $3,250,000 Offered atmore. $3,495,000 Offered at $7,995,000 formed into a paradise. There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and Towering complete on thisoak fabulous 1/2 home acre ocean front lot!on This isover a once Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This theEnjoy backyard is aprivacy gorgeous tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This is located a very quie privacy on thisResting fabulous 1/2 home acre ocean front opportunity lot!on This is a to once Rare spectacular ocean front estate on the Mesa! This theEnjoy backyard is a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This is located a very quiet, ~1 complete acre Montecito estate. at the in a life time purchase 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interiortoaccess. ~1 center acre Montecito estate. Resting at the in a life timeinterior opportunity spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with access. of this property is a charming a vacant piece of oceanpurchase front property property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living Are you looking for a top-tier real estate team with decades of experience? center of this is a charming 2,300+ sq. property ft. Craftsman style home 2,300+ sq. ft. Craftsman style originally built circa 1912. home Today, it originally built circa 1912. Today, it features modern amenities, and still features modern amenities, and still retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS. retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS.

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STATE-OF-ART WINE PRODUCTION FACILITY | Lompoc, Ca State-of-the art wine production facility in the heart of Lompoc. Offered as a turn-key opportunity with a complete inventory of equipment and furnishings included in the sale. The 3500 square foot warehouse has been crafted with attention to detail without sacrificing beauty or comfort. The loft is designed for private tastings by appointment and features a comfortable seating area with TV, room for a harvest table and seating and bottle storage plus trendy glass barriers that overlook the production floor. A spacious and sophisticated office features beautiful built-in cabinetry and desks with display and wine storage units. A kitchenette with a standard refrigerator, sink and efficient lab plus two 1/2 baths are included. The barrel storage and production area can store up to 25,000 gallons of wine including concrete fermentation tanks, stainless tanks, Italian amphorae and oak barrels. The facility comes fully equipped with state of the art production equipment including glycol chillers with 8 hook ups, compressed air plumbed throughout, pneumatic punchdowns to access the concrete and stainless tanks, and nearly brand new crush pad equipment. The exterior provides additional room for production including a covered crushpad which doubles as off-season storage. The facility is an exceptional offering and can be combined with the finest tasting room venue in Los Olivos.

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1130 Laguna Street 2 Bed 2 Bath ±1,470 Square Feet $1,075,000 Wonderful condominium home perfectly located in the sweet spot where Santa Barbara’s Upper East meets Downtown Santa Barbara. Southern light, peak ocean and Riviera views. spacious open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, abundant windows, French Doors opening to 2 patios, wood floors and a wonderful kitchen create a light airy ambience. Attached 2 car garage.

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LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM | 2366 Alamo Pintado Road Rarely offered and iconic Los Olivos commercial property on approx. .50 acre. Two beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century buildings are currently used for the Zinke Company premium wine tasting room and Tin City Cider. Both are crafted with trendy design details. The primary building has a large tasting bar and separate seating areas around a stacked stone fireplace. It includes a kitchenette with full reach-in refrigerator and storage, second staging area with sink and wine refrigerator, two bathrooms, office and a private tasting room with access to its own deck and gardens. The parking is accessed from both the street front and back alley. The large parcel is beautifully landscaped with colorful gardens, a bocce court and seating areas. This is the perfect venue for all types of events with an unrestricted status. The second income producing building houses Tin City Cider with a spacious tasting room and bar, employee area and 1/2 bath. French doors lead to cheery garden seating just off of the main thoroughfare and great for people watching or listening to live music and grabbing something from a nearby food cart. This is an exceptional and rare offering in the heart of Los Olivos that should not be missed. This offering may be combined with a state-of-the-art wine production facility located in Lompoc.

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The Biophilic Buzz

iophilia. What does this strange word mean? Studies have shown that all three mind-body systems — cognitive, psychological, and physiological — are impacted by one’s environment. This is where biophilic design comes in: using evidencebased design to ensure that people’s health and well-being are not only maintained, but even improved by their environments.

(1) Visual Connection with Nature. Viewing scenes of nature stimulates a large portion of the brain’s visual cortex, which triggers more pleasure receptors in our brain. Establish a view to elements of nature, living systems, and natural processes such as through a window or balcony, and arrange furniture to maximize views. Heart rate recovery has shown to occur 1.6 times faster when a space has a glass window with a nature view versus a high-quality simulation, such as a video, of the same nature view, or no view at all.

Our sight is not the only way we perceive our surroundings. Exposure to nature sounds, when compared to urban or office noise, accelerates physiological and psychological restoration up to 37 percent faster after a psychological stressor. These sounds can also reduce cognitive fatigue and help increase motivation. Incorporating nature sounds and aromatherapy into a space aren’t just reserved for a spa anymore! Participants of one study who either listened to river sounds or saw a nature movie with river sounds during a posttask restoration period reported having more energy and greater motivation after the restoration period compared to participants who only listened to office noise or silence. In addition, viewing a nature movie with river sounds during the restoration period had a more positive affect than only listening to river sounds alone. Combining methods makes the positive impact even greater. The act of touching pets and real plant life, versus synthetic plants, has shown to induce relaxation through a change in cerebral blood flow rates.

(4) Presence of Water. The sounds created by small-scale running water, and our capacity to touch it, are healing. Vistas to large bodies of water or physical access to natural or designed water bodies also have healing effects so long as they are perceived as “clean” or unpolluted. Images of nature that include water are also more likely to help reduce blood pressure and heart rate than similar imagery without water.

(5) Dynamic & Diffuse Light. In nature we

encounter varying intensities of light and shadow that change over time. Sunlight changes color from yellow in the morning, to blue at midday, and red in the afternoon/ evening. The changes affect our body temperature, heart rate, and even circadian functioning. Higher content of blue light produces serotonin; whereas an absence of blue light (which occurs later in the day and at night) produces melatonin. The balance of serotonin and melatonin are linked to sleep quality, mood, alertness, depression, breast cancer, and other health conditions. It’s exciting to see growth in both research and application of biophilic design practices, especially as we continue to spend many hours indoors. The even better news is that every space can be improved with some, or all, of these biophilic design principles.

Elisa Garcia leads Zen Spaces, a wellness-focused interior design firm based in Santa Barbara. Architecturally Speaking is written by members of the American Institute of Architects’ Santa Barbara chapter.

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(2) Nonvisual Connection with Nature.

(3) Thermal & Airflow Variability. People like moderate levels of sensory variability in the environment, including variation in light, sound, and temperature. Even subtle changes in air temperature, relative humidity, airflow across the skin, or surface temperatures can help to mimic natural environments. Consider how welcome a cool breeze is on a hot sunny day, or a rest upon a warm rock on a chilly afternoon. Providing variable seating options with differing levels of solar heat gain indoors and outdoors, or proximity to windows, can create opportunities for these moments of change, thus improving the overall satisfaction of a space.

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Message From the President

BY BRIAN JOHNSON - 2021 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

SANTA BARBARA’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MARKET RETURNING TO NORMAL to a healthier level for a market our size. However, demand remains high for housing in our area as the sales market for homes continues its hot run and it is only hampered by a lack of inventory.

continue to flatten and should see growth by the summer.

Returning to our local market, when looking at investment properties of five units or more there have been five sales along the South Coast of Santa On a broader scale, we conBarbara County so far this tinue to see large cities like year with two more in escrow. San Francisco, San Jose and Compare this to the first quarLos Angeles experience comter of 2020, which had only pressed rents over the last three sales. The first quarter of Brian Johnson twelve months. Over the same 2020 did not see the immediate period, interior markets such impacts of COVID-19 as the as Sacramento and the Inland Empire have seen number lines up the number of sales on average positive rent growth between 6%-7%. However, during the first quarter of the last several years. based on the economic recovery this could be the Truly, the largest impact on sales is inventory. last month of flat rent growth for the larger gate- Buyers remain active and interested, even during way cities. The month-to-month comparisons COVID-19.

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he multifamily housing market for Santa Barbara continues to adjust in order to deal with the ongoing pandemic. Strong demand for apartments has helped keep vacancy numbers compressed but we have seen some easing of that with the delivery of several new development projects and there are still more that are under construction. Currently, according to CoStar apartment vacancy stands at 4.4% while rent growth has actually declined by .5% over the last twelve months. We attribute this to property owners and tenants working out rent reductions to cope with COVID and fewer tenants looking to make moves during COVID. While larger projects from the Towbes Group and John Price in Goleta are in the pipeline we have many smaller projects under way in Santa Barbara that are being built under the Average Unit Density (AUD) program. We could see that vacancy level rise slightly, closer

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES AREA

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BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG

ROCHLITZER BESS EA

PORTER ANDREW EA

$1,015,000

3/10/21

1728 COTTONWOOD ST

ORR KRISTAN

HOFMANN PATRICIA

$745,000

3/09/21

1220 DOVE MEADOW RD

RUBULIS INARA

IVERSON DYANNE EA

$650,000

3/11/21

6063 JACARANDA WAY C

STEELE KEITH EU

COLLINS GRETCHEN EU

$650,000

3/11/21

6075 JACARANDA WAY D

KINGSTON JOY EA

BELL ERIC EU

$1,550,000

3/10/21

4650 SEVENTH ST

WESTERN CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS

160 NORTH PATTERSON LLC

$14,375,000

3/11/21

160 S PATTERSON AVE

BLEVINS DAREN

HARDMAN DOUGLAS EA

$974,000

3/10/21

662 SAN RICARDO DR

PEEBLES MERRILY EA

SEAVEY MARK EU

$1,260,000

3/11/21

5214 CALLE CRISTOBAL

THOMAN DAVID EU

TRIGG WILLIAM EU

$3,800,000

3/09/21

1035 VIA LOS PADRES

RANDOLPH MAXWELL EA

SANDOVAL BRIDGET EU

$640,000

3/10/21

5004 PONDEROSA WAY

RHINE DALE EA

KOED DUSTIN EA

$1,450,000

3/12/21

5611 KENT PL

PATEL NIKUNJ EU

HUANG YUNTE

$1,830,000

3/11/21

1059 RANDOLPH RD

VELLEKAMP STEPHANIE

SMITH STEPHEN EU

$1,060,000

3/10/21

517 CHADWICK WAY

BOEHM RON DANVER STEVE

BELLEFEUILLE KURT EU

$900,000

3/10/21

6571 CAMINO VENTUROSO

ANDERTON DORIAN EA

MATHIAS EDKARE EA

$720,000

3/09/21

6043 BERKELEY RD

KEPPLER KEN EU

RANDOLPH MAXWELL EA

$935,000

3/10/21

7559 SAN BARI WAY

KLEEN STEVEN EA

WAGNER LAWRENCE EA

$2,100,000

3/08/21

363 ISLAND OAK LN

KELLY BRIAN EA

FELDSTEIN RICHARD EA

$22,700,000

3/09/21

700 PARK LN A

HANCOCK JEFFREY EA

HALE ROBERT EA

$7,200,000

3/09/21

1525 MIMOSA LN

SUDING DAVID EU

LLOYD-BUTLER THOMAS EA

$4,400,000

3/10/21

1255 MESA RD

PRECILIO FRANK EA

TOMSON SHAUN EU

$2,100,000

3/09/21

116 PALM TREE LN

LIEBENGOOD TOM EA

CERVANTES VICTOR EA

$750,000

3/12/21

1303 VIRGINIA RD

HAYUM GEORGE EA

BRIDGER ROBERT EA

$5,050,000

3/10/21

849 ASHLEY RD

CAMPOS DAVID

BENNETT JASON EU

$2,403,500

3/09/21

871 DEERPATH RD

FERRELL KENNETH EA

BEESON NICHOLAS EA

$2,020,000

3/11/21

1585 OVERLOOK LN

SWEETMAN EDWARD

ADAMS DONALD EA

$649,000

3/08/21

331 POR LA MAR CIR

BENNETT JASON EU

DENNISTON DAVID EA

$4,450,000

3/08/21

1930 MISSION RIDGE RD

ROHDE RON EA

BALDWIN WILLIAM EU

$2,900,000

3/09/21

748 MISSION CANYON RD

SMIT JANEL EA

ARAZA ANDREW EA

$1,525,000

3/11/21

2505 CASTILLO ST

CORCOS LESLIE

PARRIS WILLIAM EA

$790,000

3/11/21

207 W MISSION ST

RMCXO7 LLC

LUCOVSKY MARK EA

$3,675,000

3/10/21

1931 GARDEN ST

NOBBE RALPH

SILBERSTEIN JAMIN

$1,775,000

3/11/21

817 ARGUELLO RD

HUTCHINGS JOHN EA

COLLINS FINANCIAL LLC

$2,000,000

3/09/21

1269 FERRELO RD

LARBIG MICHAEL EU

ALAGONA PETER

$1,071,500

3/10/21

1431 W VALERIO ST

STATA DANIEL EA

COOK WILLIAM

$3,382,000

3/12/21

567 LITCHFIELD LN

MCNULTY COLIN EU

MORRISSEY MEGHAN EU

$1,300,000

3/08/21

1518 ROBBINS ST

HUNNEWELL CAROLYN EA

EICHELBERGER DERRIK EA

$654,000

3/09/21

622 W PEDREGOSA ST A

KEEFER PATRICIAEA

LEBOEUF STEVE EU

$1,595,000

3/12/21

337 VISTA PACIFICA

WAGONER ROBERT EA

PEREZ JAIME EU

$2,850,000

3/09/21

1384 SHORELINE DR

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SANTA BARBARA

WHEELER EUGENE EA

BATES WILLIAM EU

$1,250,000

3/10/21

3612 SAN PABLO LN

WHARTON GEORGE

SCHUMACHER BERND EA

$1,500,000

3/11/21

4477 SHADOW HILLS A

LAUGHNER KEITH

MCINTOSH CHARLES

$284,500

3/11/21

405 CAMINO DEL REMED G

GALLIMORE PAULETTE

THOMAN DAVID EU

$4,750,000

3/09/21

4464 VIA ALEGRE

KEATING KEVIN EA

WEISS JEFFREY EA

$4,696,500

3/11/21

4660 VIA ROBLADA

FALKENBURG LOURDES EA

PWB PROPERTIES LLC

$1,700,000

3/11/21

4545 BASELINE AVE

HODGERT LIVING TRUST EA

LINDA VISTA HR LLC

$1,875,000

3/10/21

1528 LINDA VISTA DR

GIOIA ROBERT EA

FUSSEL JASON EU

$1,325,000

3/10/21

1375 DEER TRAIL LN

HOWARD RANCH LLC

71 HOLLISTER RANCH LLC

$12,500,000

3/09/21

71 HOLLISTER RANCH

FUTORAN DAN EU

MARTIN LUCAS

$445,000

3/11/21

537 S R ST

JOSHI AMIT EU

BANG JOHN

$575,000

3/09/21

522 PALOMAR CIR

AYALA LOUIS

WEBERG BRIANNA EU

$341,000

3/11/21

3840 CASSINI CIR 1

HALL DEBORAH

SERENITY GYPSY CANYON LLC

$4,700,000

3/08/21

4373 E HWY 246

SMALL JESSE EA

NIBLETT MATTHEW EU

$749,000

3/10/21

230 RANCH RD

VANWAGONER JAMIE EU

HALVERSEN KURT EU

$845,000

3/09/21

430 SYCAMORE DR

SECURITY EAT 425 INC

BUNGGAY GENER

$310,000

3/12/21

645 E NEWLOVE DR F

ARMSTRONG JEFFREY EA

BLACK ROBERT EA

$525,000

3/11/21

651 AMBER LN

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Congratulations to Katya Sheets

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is pleased to congratulate Katya Sheets on the successful representation of the buyers at 1435 Tunnel Rd, Listed at $579,000 and 15 Vista Del Mar Dr, Listed at $1,895,000

Katya Sheets (805)766-4235 KatyaSheets@bhhscal.com DRE: 02061444

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“Cimme is so much fun to work with! From our first meeting to discuss listing our home, through the staging process, the showings, and ultimately the home sale she was organized, detail oriented, and a fierce negotiator. Cimme’s knowledge of the real estate business is incredible. She has an infectious laugh, and Cimme is the most ethical person we know. We are forever grateful that we hired her. Cimme is a Ninja Realtor!” - Extremely happy clients, Randy & Sherry

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