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4815 Sandyland Rd Unit A | Carpinteria | 4BD/4BA DRE 01391451 | Offered at $4,200,000 Lynn Z Gates 805.705.4942

888 Lilac Dr | Montecito | 6BD/8BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $33,500,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

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1833 Fletcher Way | Santa Ynez | 5BD/6BA DRE 00753349 | Offered at $12,250,000 Carey Kendall 805.689.6262

1300 Dover Hill Rd | Santa Barbara | 4BD/5BA DRE 01236143 | Offered at $4,500,000 Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226

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2521 Whitney Ave | Summerland | 4BD/3BA DRE 00780607/00520230 | Offered at $2,895,000 Henderson/Edick 805.689.1066

3623 Oak View Rd | Santa Ynez | 2BD/3BA DRE 01242652 | Offered at $2,125,000 Lisa Allen 805.705.3460

6866 Shadowbrook Dr | Goleta | 4BD/3BA DRE 01276377 | Offered at $1,955,000 Kim Dorsey 805.895.2968

941 Palermo Dr | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 01236143 | Offered at $1,849,000 Grubb Campbell Group 805.895.6226

59 San Dimas Ave | Santa Barbara | 4BD/2BA DRE 00837659 | Offered at $1,495,000 Patricia Griffin 805.705.5133

1120 Cota St | Santa Ynez | 3BD/3BA DRE 01897654 | Offered at $1,395,000 David McIntire 805.315.8444

7727 Bradford Dr | Goleta | 3BD/2BA DRE 01717947/01262014 | Offered at $1,039,000 McKnight/Dabney 805.637.7772

525 Hot Springs Rd | Montecito | 2.01± Acres DRE DRE01447045 | Offered at $5,750,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199

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Designed by acclaimed architect Jan Hochhauser AIA, this property boasts incredible panoramic ocean, harbor, and mountain views. Perched on approximately 1/4 acre at the top of trending Summerland, this architectural gem provides an exquisite opportunity for indoor/outdoor living.

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Are you thinking of selling or buying in the New Year?

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Painters work outside as a home interior is prepped for move-in.

Landscaping filling in along the exterior of a recently completed home

Newly built wet bar in a Montecito entertainment room

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Looking up through the cupola of a Hope Ranch equestrian round pen

Stones placed skillfully by a mason from Steve Hanson Landscaping create a motor court medallion.

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Water shot of a recently completed Santa Barbara home

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At Giffin & Crane, part of that crew’s job is to document project progress; such documentation helps keep everybody up to speed and on the same page. Along the way, some really cool images get posted to company partner/principal Derek Shue’s weekly Instagram updates (@giffinandcrane). Here’s a distillation of some of the best.

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n Santa Barbara, custom homebuilding often becomes a sum much greater than its creative parts. To pull off something extraordinary — that is, the new construction or comprehensive remodel of a one-of-a-kind family home that fits its surroundings — it truly takes a team, from owners, architects, designers, and engineers to catskinners, masons, plumbers, painters, and many more essential tradespeople in between. Plus, there’s the general contractor’s core crew.

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A Santa Barbara Homebuilder’s BEST PICS OF 2021

New stalls in a Hope Ranch barn

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

A framer from Thane Construction building arches and groin vaults in the entryway of a Montecito home

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242 Ortega Ridge Road | Montecito | Newly offered at $3,495,000

Architectural Significance | 3 Bedrooms + Flex Space | 1 Acre | Ocean & Mountain Views | Moments from Montecito & Summerland Located on desirable Ortega Ridge, this neo-classical home boasts old world charm with lovely ocean and mountain views. Built in 1921 and orginally part of the Conklin Estate, the home is rich in history and architectural significance. The 3BD/3BA home offers a flexible floorplan with a multitude of living options, all on 1 acre. Conveniently located near Montecito, Summerland, hiking & horse trails, and beaches. The possibilites here are endless!

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To our valued friends, clients & neighbors During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you for your continued support, referrals, and for making our local community so special. We truly believe we have the best job in the best community.

Sending our best wishes for your holidays and New Year.

With Gratitude,

Michael Calcagno & Nancy Hamilton Cammie Calcagno | Dan Crawford | Amanda Lee | Kelly Mahan Herrick | Lisa McCollum | Susan Kim

We sell more homes than anyone else in Santa Barbara and Montecito, year over year.

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SOCIETY MATTERS

Text and photos by Gail Arnold

SOCIETY MATTERS:

YEAR IN PICTURES munity’s nonprofits. There were also several in-depth feature stories on nonprofits providing critical assistance through the pandemic.

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Event stories can be found at independent.com/society.

C.A.R.E.4Paws Executive Director Isabelle Gullo with Cofounder and Community Medicine & Spay-Neuter Outreach Manager Carlos Abitia from feature story

Dream Foundation event speaker and S.B. Rescue Mission President Rolf Geyling and Auctioneer Andrew Firestone at Dream Foundation’s Twilight in the Garden event

Foodbank of S.B. County volunteers Sarah Evans and Patty Evans at S.B. Empty Bowls event

Fund for Santa Barbara Board President Rev. Julia Hamilton and Executive Director Marcos Vargas at Bread and Roses event

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ith COVID restrictions easing and events resuming last June, this column once again provided nonprofit event coverage. The stories sought to capture the spirit and content of each event in words and pics, but the focus, as always, was on the valuable work of our com-

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Lotusland Trustee Connie Pearcy, Executive Director Rebecca Anderson, and Board President Lesley Cunningham at Lotusland Celebrates

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria students Kamea, Lesle, and Savka at Evening in Bloom

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S.B. Rescue Mission Event Co-chair Susan Hughes, Women’s Auxiliary President Pamela Dillman Haskell, and Event Co-chair Joan Wimberly at Bayou event

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MICOP Associate Director Genevieve Flores-Haro, Santa Maria Caseworker Francisca Camarillo, and Santa Maria Program Director Ana Huynh from feature story

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S.B. Zoo’s Zoofari Honorary Chair and Founding Zoo Director Ted McToldridge and Honorary Chair, Zoo Director, and Event Coordinator Nancy McToldridge at Zoofari

SBCC Foundation Board President Scott Vincent, Foundation CEO Geoff Green, and Promise Program participant and event speaker Sarhai Gastelum at President’s Circle Reception

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On December 3, 2021 The Santa Barbara Association of Realtors bestowed its annual REALTOR® of the Year award to Staci Caplan, owner and broker of Pacific Crest Realty.

Caplan has been a Realtor since 2004, and has served at the local and state level every year since 2008. Locally, she has served as a member or chairperson of the Government Relations Committee, the Budget & Finance Committee, Realtor Action Fund, MLS Committee, and on the Board of Directors, where she

served as President in 2020.

At the state level, Caplan has served the California Association of Realtors on various committees including the Land Use & Environmental Committee, Legislative Committee, as Public Policy Liaison, and more. She currently serves on both the Legislative Committee and the Local Government Forum.

One of Caplan’s passions is providing and maintaining housing for all. She says, “I have a deep respect for our lobbying efforts to encourage the creation of supply to meet housing demand, to preserve private property rights, and to provide housing opportunities for all.

I speak with our legislators during visits to the state capitol in Sacramento, and I am currently serving as a Key Contact to ?State Senator Monique Limon.”

Service to the community is a family affair: Caplan’s mother Diana Bull received the REALTOR® of the Year award in 1985, and was on hand this year for the cer-

emony honoring her daughter. This is the first time that two generations in one family have ever received this honor.

In her acceptance speech, Caplan acknowledged her mother’s influence, stating: “I have been blessed to have her as my mom and my mentor throughout this journey. She taught me from the beginning that service goes hand-in-hand, to our clients, our community and to our profession.”

The REALTOR® of the Year is awarded to someone who has served as a member of SBAOR for at least five years, and who has made a significant contribution to both the association and its membership over a period of years. The recipient must model ethical behavior and have a stellar reputation among their peers.

The award was presented by Jennifer Berger of Compass, who noted that in addition to her titles and accomplishments, Caplan is known for her humility and desire to serve. Caplan received a plaque which reads, “In recognition of your dedication and exemplary service to the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors through your extraordinary willingness and personal example of consistent support to the real estate industry. Presented with sincere gratitude, December 2021”

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STACI CAPLAN NAMED REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

Message her through the Contact page of her website:

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM KENDRICK GUEHR & THE EPSTEIN PARTNERS

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“To say that Kendrick goes above-and-beyond for his clients would be an understatement. What struck me the most was the dedication he had to our client-agent relationship. He treated our journey with such genuine care and unmatched expertise. I remain blown away by his level of communication, graciousness with his time and knowledge, and his ability to calm and navigate our nerves with such grace.” -Genevieve I.

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We are so grateful to our friends, clients, and community for an amazing 2021. It is an honor to be able to help so many of you with the sale or purchase of your home. Happy Holidays!

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Should We Sell During the Holidays?

Q: Marsha, my wife and I are ready to sell our home.

She wants to wait until after the first of the year, and I want to sell right now. Do people buy and sell during the holidays?

A: Yes! It may surprise you to learn that homes sell all

Finally, your home will look and smell delicious during the holidays. Don’t be afraid to decorate and truly show off your home. Christmas and the holidays are a nostalgic and emotional time for many of us. Purchasing a home is an emotional experience. Buyers will be more likely to make an offer when they are feeling warm and happy. Put your home on the market now and enjoy the New Year!

To all my clients, friends, family and community, have a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a great New Year’s!

Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2022!

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Marsha Gray, DRE #012102130, NMLS#1982164, has been a real estate broker in Santa Barbara for more than 20 years. She works at Allyn & Associates, real estate services and lending. To read more Q&A articles, visit MarshaGraySBhomes.com. She will research and answer all questions submitted. Contact Marsha at (805) 252-7093 or MarshaGraySB@gmail.com.

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year long and the holidays are a wonderful time to put your home on the market. It is true that today’s market is on fire, Real Estate Q&A and it seems as if anything with four walls, a roof, a kitchen, and a bath will fly off the shelf. However, the reality is many sellers are still reluctant to sell during the holidays and many buyers stop searching in December.

The old thinking that spring and summer are the “buying

by Marsha Gray seasons” is becoming passé. The growth of international buyers, a more mobile society, and the internet have drastically changed the way people purchase homes. Here are some great reasons to put your home on the market between Thanksgiving and the New Year.

First, people who are looking to purchase during the holidays are motivated buyers. There is a saying that if you ask a busy person to do something, it will get done. That’s

especially true with buyers during the holidays. They have their reasons for making the effort to search during the holidays. They want a home and are willing to go for it during a busy time. They are the home sellers’ dream buyers.

Second, many sellers and buyers haven’t gotten the memo that in today’s market, homes sell all year long. Even in our overly heated market, both the holiday home seller and the buyer have less competition. Fewer homes on the market means even more money for you, the seller. There are fewer buyers also, but they are serious buyers, and they’re more likely to get the home they want. It’s a win-win.

As far as inconvenience, you as the seller set the viewing schedule. While it is better for your home to be readily available, it’s perfectly all right to have viewing hours during the holidays. You set the ground rules and boundaries. The serious buyers will follow your timeframe. Don’t be afraid to ask for a longer escrow time. Instead of a 30-45-day contract time, ask for 60 days. The buyer will be thrilled they locked in their home purchase and can get on with their holidays. Sell this year and close the deal in the next.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

CARPINTERIA

BEBKO NIKOLAY EU

PEREZ PERNANDO EA

$745,000

12/01/21

1062 PALMETTO WAY D

LOBUE CHARLES EA

WINSTON ENTERPRISES LLC

$500,000

12/03/21

4858 SAWYER AVE

WILLIAMS VALERIE EA

KELSEY CATHERINE EA

$950,000

12/03/21

1527 MEADOW CIR

NELSON WILLIAM

SCOURAS AMBER EA

$710,000

12/06/21

1225 FRANCISCAN CT 1

CUYAMA

ROBIESON DAVID EA

REHA JESSE

$165,000

12/09/21

4736 CEBRIAN AVE

GOLETA

PARKER RYAN EA

FLICKINGER KRISTIN EA

$1,100,000

12/08/21

4788 CALLE CAMARADA

PLACENTE ROBERT EA

TUFT EVANGELIN EU

$1,605,000

12/01/21

5013 SUNGATE RANCH RD

KWASIZUR CARY EU

WILLIAM KEVIN EA

$2,200,000

12/06/21

5011 WHITNEY RANCH CT

DE FILIPPO GEORGE EU

YAZADZHIEV DIMITAR EU

$1,590,000

12/02/21

4925 CERVATO WAY

SMITH ERICA

LOCKE ROBERT EA

$850,000

12/06/21

15 N SAN MARCOS RD A

LEACHMAN MELISSA EU

BRAX JEFFREY EA

$1,525,000

12/01/21

475 STANFORD PL

FIGUEROA MARIA EA

GIANG WILLIAM

$497,500

12/03/21

31 DEARBORN PL 27

CAMPBELL JO EA

LERNER DAVID EU

$1,425,000

12/09/21

455 CARLO DR

SMITH MIKE EU

SANTACRUZ ALBERTO EU

$630,000

12/09/21

7386 CALLE REAL 17

SUGDEN FRANK EA

LENARD CLAIRE

$590,000

12/07/21

7624 HOLLISTER AVE 327

CATHEDRAL POINTE PROPERTY LLC

MORALES MARIO EA

$3,285,000

12/03/21

7779 GOLDFIELD CT

MCCORMICK MICHAEL EA

DIAZ GUILLERMO

$900,000

12/09/21

2995 ASSOCIATED RD

REYNOSO JULIA EA

MILLER TAB

$310,000

12/03/21

4490 FIR ST

ISLA VISTA

ALTA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

6757 DEL PLAYA LLC

$750,000

12/01/21

6757 DEL PLAYA DR

MONTECITO

ARREGUI CHRISTOPHER EU

MUNGER CHARLES EA

$11,000,000

12/08/21

1460 BONNYMEDE DR

SNOWDEN PETER EA

VANOCUR VIRGINIA EA

$1,750,000

12/08/21

1018 THE FAIRWAY

TAYLOR GUY EA

WEINFELD SONYA

$2,900,000

12/09/21

792 CHELHAM WAY

HENRY CHRISTIAN EA

GAI 5 INCORPORATED

$850,000

12/07/21

1094 TORO CANYON RD

ROCHEL TIFFANY

YM3 LLC

$4,100,000

12/01/21

780 LADERA LN

LOPRESTI CARA EA

2213 LO COUNTRY LLC

$1,430,000

12/01/21

2213 ALAMO PINTADO AVE

MELVILLE CHAD

BOUCHER DEREK EA

$1,150,000

12/09/21

2877 ALTA ST

BRANQUINHO JOHN EA

SUVANS LANCE EU

$1,350,000

12/09/21

2110 RAILWAY AVE

MACPHERSON PAULINE

BOWIE JAMES EU

$2,143,000

12/02/21

223 ALAMEDA PADRE SERR

KHADAVI-DELSHAD MELODY

GAETA CARMELO EA

$1,500,000

12/03/21

124 CITRUS AVE

BECHER ANDREW

315 SOUTH CANADA LLC

$795,000

12/07/21

315 S CANADA ST A

MILBURN LAURA EA

HODGEN STEVEN EA

$1,280,000

12/06/21

319 W MISSION ST

LAPIN CLAUDIA EA

HOAGLAND CRAIG EA

$1,635,000

12/06/21

1320 ANACAPA ST

KIRKPATRICK KENNETH EA

WALKER TIMOTHY EU

$1,610,000

12/07/21

724 REDDICK ST

SOMERS CYNTHIA EA

ALIRE JENNIFER

$607,000

12/08/21

968 MIRAMONTE DR 6

SCHAFF HAROLD EA

605 CANON PERDIDO LLC

$3,150,000

12/02/21

605 W CANON PERDIDO ST

CONTRERAS PAMELA EA

ELIASSEN J TODD EA

$2,475,000

12/08/21

211 W DE LA GUERRA ST

LIPSHITZ JEFFREY EA

WEST OCASA LLC

$1,560,000

12/01/21

617 W ORTEGA ST

SMITH MICHAEL EA

ENGLAND ELIZABETH

$880,000

12/03/21

211 W GUTIERREZ ST 8

RIDER KORI

YAU EMILY

$1,125,000

12/02/21

931 CASTILLO ST

BROOKS LAURAL EA

NATISIN TAMIRA

$1,307,000

12/08/21

1134 W VALERIO ST

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

GUADALUPE

LOS OLIVOS

SANTA BARBARA

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR From The Epstein Partners

OVER $155M SOLD IN 2021 It was an honor to have had the opportunity to serve so many wonderful clients in 2021! We are so proud to be a part of this incredible community. Happy Holidays!

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SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SANTA BARBARA

JERKOVIC ROBERT EA

SHANNY BRENDAN EA

$2,320,000

12/03/21

2511 MURRELL RD

SALVINI JAME EA

WALTER MICHAEL EA

$1,400,000

12/03/21

715 W ISLAY ST

WESTSTREAM EXCHANGE COMPANY

MAHBOOB RAY

$1,950,000

12/07/21

320 OCEANO AVE

WILBUR GREGORY EA

GRANT COLLEEN EA

$670,000

12/03/21

1229 REBECCA LN H

SCHAFER FAMILY HOLDINGS

WRIGHT PHILLIP EU

$1,099,000

12/01/21

1537 PORTESUELLO AVE

KURTH GARY EU

NEVILLE ROBERT EU

$1,005,000

12/07/21

68 LA CUMBRE CIR

MORENO LYNDA

STINSON SANDRA EA

$850,000

12/01/21

8 LA CUMBRE CIR

LASARZIG WILLIAM EA

NVSB LLC

$25,000,000

12/06/21

STATE ST

NVSB LLC

MCP SANTA BARBARA LLC

$32,000,000

12/06/21

STATE ST

NETTLESHIP PATRICIA EA

MCP SANTA BARBARA LLC

$32,000,000

12/06/21

STATE ST

RICHARDSON CYNTHIA EA

VILLARREAL FRANCISCO EA

$1,000,000

12/08/21

39 ROMAINE DR

TULLY WILLIAM EA

WONG ELAINE EA

$2,760,500

12/03/21

3532 CHUPAROSA DR

MIKO PETER EA

STORM PETER EU

$2,925,000

12/03/21

3834 LA CUMBRE LN

GREEN MARY EA

SMITH MIKE EU

$955,000

12/09/21

393 N LA CUMBRE RD

HERNANDEZ BART EA

LIVING GREEN FARMS LLC

$2,465,000

12/08/21

3823 PUEBLO AVE

ALFERNESS RODNEY EU

FALCONER AMBER EU

$2,375,000

12/03/21

941 CAMINO DEL RIO

PIRKOWITSCH JUDITH

LOOS PETER EU

$1,425,000

12/03/21

4059 VIA ZORRO

This data is provided to The Santa Barbara Independent by an outside third-party source and represents a partial list of recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County on the dates listed.

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

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