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500 MEADOW WOOD LN, MONTECITO UPPER 4BD/3BA + 2 offices • $6,650,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

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119 HOLLISTER RANCH RD, GAVIOTA 3BD/2BA; built in 2021; avocado orchard • $8,500,000 Laura Drammer / Cole Robbins, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580 / 199501434

7320 SANTOS RD, SANTA RITA HILLS 4 homes; vineyard; equestrian; ±30.71 acres • $4,750,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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621 COWLES RD, MONTECITO 4BD/5BA; ±1 acre • $5,325,000 Deborah Samuel, 805.570.6680 LIC# 02119798 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3

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845 WOODLAND DR, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/3BA; ±.45 acre • $2,850,000 Sara Guthrie, 805.570.1211 LIC# 01294545

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5522 CALLE OCHO, CARPINTERIA 3BD/2½BA; ±.46 acre • $2,395,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 LIC# 01308141

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JOE RAMOS

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on the successful representation of

the seller of 9496 Santa Rosa Road,

the seller of 9496 Santa Rosa Road,

Listed for $8,500,000.

Listed for $8,500,000.

KERRY MORMANN 805.682.3242 KerryM@CoastalRanch.com CoastalRanch.com LIC 00598625

JOE RAMOS 805.680.6849 JoeRamos@bhhscal.com CoastalRanch.com LIC 02040488

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

KARINA MATIC

of the buyer of 810 Coyote Road,

Listed for $4,995,000.

Listed for $4,995,000.

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

KARINA MATIC 805.680.7701 KarinaMatic@bhhscal.com GreatSantaBarbaraHome.com LIC 01726170

DAN ENCELL

NANCY KOGEVINAS

on the successful representation of

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the seller of 228 Rametto Road,

the buyer of 228 Rametto Road,

Listed for $3,450,000.

Listed for $3,450,000.

DAN ENCELL 805.565.4896 DanEncell@aol.com DanEncell.com LIC 00976141

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

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39250 ORTEGA HWY, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 4BD/3BA; ±1225 acres • $22,950,000 Jody Neal, 805.252.9267 LIC# 01995725

2692 SYCAMORE CYN RD, MONTECITO 7BD/8½BA • $16,850,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1288 ANGELO DR, BEVERLY HILLS 4BD/6BA • $14,875,000 Karina Matic, 805.680.7701 LIC# 01726170

871 SAND POINT RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3½BA • $14,750,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

800 HOT SPRINGS RD, MONTECITO 4BD/4BA • $8,950,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

865 ROMERO CANYON RD, MONTECITO 5BD/5BA • $6,995,000 Nancy Kogevinas, 805.450.6233 LIC# 01209514

1123 GLENVIEW RD, SANTA BARBARA 4BD/4BA; ±1.1 acres • $6,495,000 Josiah Hamilton, 805.284.8835 LIC# 01415235

17 CAMINO VERDE, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3½BA • $3,850,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

124 W YANONALI ST, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA; ±.02 acres • $3,550,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

1415 KENWOOD RD, SANTA BARBARA 6BD/4BA; ±.41 acres • $3,250,000 Jacopo Giacopuzzi, 805.335.3519 LIC# 02062900

1335 HIGHWAY 246 W, BUELLTON 3BD/3BA + 2nd residence; ±5 acres • $2,750,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730

1705 GLEN OAKS DR, MONTECITO ±.87 acres • $1,825,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

223 N SALINAS ST, SANTA BARBARA Income Property • $1,700,000 Ali Evans, 805.980.8007 LIC# 01846603

1893 RINGSTED DR, SOLVANG 4BD/2½BA • $1,650,000 Marlene Macbeth, 805.689.2738 LIC# 00689627

1045 OAK GLEN ROAD, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/3BA • $1,500,000 Deanna Harwood, 805.325.1452 LIC# 00999839

340 OLD MILL RD #165, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $595,000 Douglas & Associates, 805.318.0900 LIC# 02024147

1213 C STREET N, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA • $579,000 Deanna Harwood, 805.325.1452 LIC# 00999839

CASITAS PASS RD, CARPINTERIA ±1.64 acres • $550,000 Graham Goodfield, 805.331.5252 LIC# 01998308

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210 HIGHWAY 246 E, BUELLTON 2 Homes; ±1 acre; River View Lot • $1,400,000 Jamie Jo Sim, 805.689.5799 LIC# 01234347

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3568 TORO CYN PARK RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/6½BA; ±42 acres • $27,000,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247

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his Mother’s Day, we tip our hats to these local mother-daughter duos who work together as real estate professionals. Some of the pairs combined forces years ago, while others have teamed up more recently. When they tell their stories, the common thread is that the daughters all grew up watching and helping their moms in the business. They had a taste of the work involved in helping people buy and sell houses before they committed full-time and have formed successful partnerships at least in part because of that knowledge. Here are some of the insights that they shared.

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Kathy Strand Spieler and her daughter Katie Spieler

Katie joined Kathy’s established real estate practice this year, after graduating from the University of Hawai‘i with a master’s degree in accounting and passing the CPA exam.

When asked about their decision to become business partners, Kathy answered: “I’ve been taking Katie along with me to work since she was born; she loved seeing the homes and was happy to be beside me while I worked. All of the adversity of the past two years actually brought us closer, and she started helping me more and more with my business. The more she helped me, the more we realized that this partnership was something that both of us enjoyed. It was destiny!”

On the subject of what she’s learned from working together, Katie said: “I have learned so many things from working with my mom but definitely the most important is how much time, care, and respect my mom makes for each client. She leads her line of work with the utmost ethics and honesty, and that separates her in the real estate industry. She doesn’t ever think about herself; it is always about finding the best new chapter for her client.”

Kathy Strand Spieler and her daughter Katie Spieler are agents with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Reach Kathy at kathyspieler@gmail.com or (805) 895-6326 and Katie at ktspieler@gmail.com or (805) 2454582. Visit their website at kathyspieler.com.

thought it would be more fun to work together, and we are still having fun helping people with real estate sales after all these years!”

What’s one lesson you have learned from working with your mom?

“I can’t decide on just one lesson. I’m still learning from Marie Sue even though we have been working together for 18 years! Every real estate sale is unique and there are often hurdles to overcome, so we talk behind the scenes about the issues that need to be resolved and the best way to handle each one. It’s great to have a partner to bounce ideas off of.”

One funny story that Stephanie shared: “Growing up with my mom as a Realtor, I went to many open houses and watched while she would hammer her open house signs into the ground before each open house.

She always had a hammer in the car for this purpose. I thought it looked like a terrible job, so I always said that I would never do what she does! Thank goodness today we don’t have to hammer our open house signs into the ground!”

Marie Sue Parsons and her daughter Stephanie Young are agents with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Reach Marie Sue at (805) 895-4866 or mariesueparsons@gmail.com, and Stephanie at (805) 4538528 or sbrealestateguide@gmail.com. Visit their website at santabarbararealestateguide.com.

Dianne Johnson and her daughter Brianna Johnson

Marie Sue Parsons and her daughter Stephanie Young How did you decide to go into business together?

Stephanie: “In my first year of real estate, I worked as a solo agent. At that time, Marie Sue had a different partner, and it wasn’t common to form a team of more than two.

Soon after, she and her partner decided to work separately, which presented an opportunity for us to team up. We both

How did you decide to go into business together?

Brianna: “I grew up watching my mom in the business, and eventually in high school and college started going to and hosting open houses with her. Coincidentally, Dianne fell in love with the business in the same way, watching

her mom work in real estate as she grew up. Once I graduated

by Sarah Sinclair from college, it just felt like a natural fit to officially go into the family business together. With Dianne’s decades of experience and my background in graphic design and marketing, our skills complement each other well, and together we are able to give our clients the full package.”

What’s one lesson you have learned from working together?

“We’ve learned that although we are related, being in business together highlights our different personalities, skills, and work styles.”

One fun fact that Brianna shared: “We were contacted by HGTV to be featured on their show Tiny House Hunters, and we filmed the show together back in 2015!”

Dianne Johnson and her daughter Brianna Johnson are agents with Village Properties Realtors. Reach Dianne at (805) 455-6570 or Brianna at (805) 450-6078 or both of them at johnson@villagesite.com. Visit their website at welcomehomesb.com.

Diana Bull and her daughter Staci Caplan

How did you decide to go into business together?

Staci: “I was raised in real estate with my mother, who held open houses with me in tow when I was just a baby. [When I was] 12, she took me to the National Association of Realtors meeting, and I grew up in organized real estate, as she served as our local Santa Barbara Association President, and then Treasurer and President of the California Association of Realtors. I always watched her in action with clients, and with the agents she supervised as their broker. She instilled in me the importance of ethics and integrity above all, as well as service to our profession, our clients, and our community.”

What’s one lesson you have learned from working together?

“We always learn from each other through collaboration. Knowledge is power. We represent our clients with years of combined experience, each with our own style, yet we are complimentary to one another.”

One fun fact that Staci shared: “My mom uses the song “Stacy’s Mom” as her alarm!”

Staci Caplan is the broker of Pacific Crest Realty.

Reach Staci at (805) 886-3970 or stacicaplan@gmail. com or visit stacicaplan.com. Reach Diana Bull, Realtor Emeritus, at (805) 689-2855 or dianabull4re@gmail.com.

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Stunning and spacious, this 4,300+ sqft Goleta estate is ready for your finishing touches. Built in 2001, the interior architecture from this original floor plan boasts many expansive livng spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful archways. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters and cabinetry. 5 spacious bedrooms including an expanisve ensuite primary. Endless possibilities with a flexible floor plan. The Crown Collection is situated convenient to Glenn Annie Golf Course, Camino Real Market Place and yet only minutes to the sand. Enjoy all that “The Goodland” and Santa Barbara has to offer in this luxury neighborhood.

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Becoming a California Real Estate Agent change. There are many professionals — teachers, attorneys, CPAs, police officers, and, in Santa Barbara, even a nuclear physicist — who have taken the leap and become real estate agents. The process from deciding to be an agent to becoming a licensee takes five to six months.

The first step is to take 135 hours of courses from a California sanctioned course provider. There are two required courses: Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Practice, which are 45 hours each. The final 45 hours can be selected from an array of approved courses. Once you’ve taken these courses and then passed the required exam, you are eligible to take the state exam.

The California licensee test is 150 questions. You will be tested on seven areas of real estate: property ownership and land-use controls and regulations, laws of agency and fiduciary duties, property valuation and financial analysis, financing, transfer of property, practice of real estate, and disclosures and contracts. You have three hours and 15 minutes to complete the test. A passing score is 70 percent.

Once you pass the state test, have your fingerprints taken, submit to a background check, and pay California their license fee, then congratulations! You are now a real estate licensee. This license permits you to work under

the supervision of a real estate broker.

My strong recommendation is to start your career with a large, established brokerage.

They will match you with a mentor and provide invaluable training. Right now, all you know about real estate is how to pass the state test. You need to learn about the actual practice of real estate.

It’s important to have a strong support system. Real estate is strictly commissionbased. You may work with a buyer for 100 hours, but if that client goes to an open house and writes an offer with the open house agent, you will earn nothing.

Early in my career, I had clients whom I had worked with for many months. We became friends over our time together. They called me up one Sunday afternoon to tell me their “good” news. They thought I would be thrilled they had finally found a home to purchase. They had no idea I would not be involved and would receive nothing from this transaction. Be sure to educate your clients as to how your hard work is compensated.

Real estate is a huge tent; I love how inclusive a career it is. All California residents over 18 can be issued a license.

Everyone is accepted whether you have a middle-school

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education, a law degree, or an MD. Simply pass the state exam, work for a brokerage, learn the business, and start helping clients. There is a client out there for every type of agent. Be aware: Real estate is extremely hard work. You work for yourself. You set your own hours … as long as it’s all of your hours. I’ll see you on caravan!

Marsha Gray has worked in Santa Barbara real estate for more than 25 years. She works at Allyn & Associates, where she helps her clients buy and sell homes and with lending services. To read more of Marsha’s Q&A articles, visit MarshaGraySBhomes.com.

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Co-founder Bill Strong with Co-founder and Executive Director Victoria Strong

Mayor Randy Rowse and S.B. Zoo CEO Rich Block

Gwendolyn Strong Foundation Hosts Bubbles & Butterflies Luncheon

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n April 28, about 250 supporters of the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (GSF) gathered at the S.B. Zoo’s hilltop to raise funds for Gwendolyn’s Playground, the city’s first inclusive playground, which is planned for Dwight Murphy Field.

During the reception, guests socialized over bubbly beverages and through occasional, gentle bubbles on this sunny Santa Barbara day. After guests were seated, emcee Andrew Firestone greeted them and enthusiastically endorsed the cause while, as always, entertaining the crowd.

During the program, cofounder and Executive Director Victoria Strong explained how her daughter Gwendolyn, who died at age 7 from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), wanted to play alongside her peers because the desire for joy and a sense of belonging are part of the human spirit.

Strong related how a disability affects the entire family and how inclusion is a primary source of improved health and well-being for these families.

Strong’s vision also encompasses a playground that is more inspiring for everyone. Strong drew many laughs and nods when she stated, “That darn tic-tac-toe thing drives me bananas. I have never seen anyone use this for more than a fraction of a second — if ever. For years, I have been studying what is valuable in these spaces, and I have learned that we need to think so much bigger.” Strong related how another of her children at age 2 mastered areas deemed appropriate for 12-year-olds, which made her realize how limiting our play spaces are and why so many kids want nothing to do with them. She further noted how our rates of obesity, isolation, and anxiety are through the roof.

In a video shot at Dwight Murphy Field, Strong explained how Gwendolyn and the myriad children with disabilities she has met all possess joy and a spirit of adventure. Regardless of what they are going through, they all want to play, and when they play, according to Strong, all the differences melt away. Gwendolyn brought people together, Strong reflected, and this playground will be her legacy.

Strong and her husband, Bill Strong, started the foundation in 2009, with an initial focus on funding SMA research. It has provided more than $3 million to more than 35 researchers, including for gene replacement therapy, which led to the transformational treatment Zolgensma.

With this and other treatments now available, GSF shifted its focus to the playground.

GSF also provides financial support to families with a child with SMA. It has provided nearly $1 million for such items as wheelchairs and accessible vans. Until last year, the Foundation had no employees; now, it has two, with the Strongs still taking no compensation. A board of directors, an advisory board, and interns all volunteer as well.

GSF has worked closely with the City of S.B. Parks and Recreation Department over the past six years creating a master plan to revitalize the whole Dwight Murphy Field complex. The plans have received all necessary approvals — garnering unanimous support at each step — and now final design plans and construction specifications are being completed. The target date for groundbreaking is the end of 2023.

GSF has raised $2.6 million toward the $6 million cost of the playground. It is also seeking funding for the $3 million cost of the sports fields and an endowment for playground maintenance and programming. The city has assumed infrastructure costs, estimated at $6 million-$8 million.

According to Strong, most cities want to do the right thing, but having disability advocates deeply involved in the design process is critical. She recounted visiting “accessible playgrounds” that were not at all accessible. The closest actual accessible playgrounds, according to Strong, are in Calabasas to the south and Palo Alto to the north.

GSF’s design “takes a little bit from the multi-generational approach of the European model, borrows from best inclusive practices across the country, and then adds elements from a diverse group of therapists, educators, and parents.”

Strong envisions having diverse programming at the playground. GSF already has partnered with the Grace Fisher Foundation for accessible dance, art, and music programming and has plans for much more.

In addition to providing the direct benefits of play, Strong posits that “by building a public space that celebrates our differences and gives all community members equal access and the chance to cultivate friendships, Gwendolyn’s Playground will have a direct impact on dismantling stigma, instilling a broader understanding of diversity, and fostering partnerships that are currently inaccessible.”

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BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

BUELLTON/SOLVANG

ALEXANDER MARIANNE EA

OSBERG SCOTT EU

$2,050,000

4/01/22

2836 QUAIL VALLEY RD

DE MONINIC PATTY EA

NORCOTT BRYAN

$2,825,000

4/01/22

1195 DOVE MEADOW RD

TANNER STEVE EU

HARRYMAN MARK EA

$2,165,000

4/08/22

851 ADOBE CREEK RD

VINCENT BRUCE EA

DUBUQUE JOHN EA

$9,150,000

4/04/22

7363 SHEPARD MESA DR

SCHNEIDER NICHOLAS

GIGAVAC BUILDING LLC

$1,142,500

4/06/22

6382 ROSE LN

GIGAVAC BUILDING LLC

ROSE PLATFORM PARTNERS

$8,000,000

4/06/22

6382 ROSE LN

BRUMM RICHARD EA

HOVAN SUSAN EA

$600,000

4/05/22

5926 VIA REAL 4

BRUMM RICHARD EA

HOVAN SUSAN EA

$750,000

4/05/22

6088 JACARANDA WAY C

CUYAMA

VAUGHN NEIL

FLORES MARIO EU

$235,000

4/01/22

4899 CEBRIAN AVE

GOLETA

HAVLIK J JEFFERY EA

SWEANEY LINDA

$1,600,000

4/05/22

474 RIBERA DR

ESQUEDA RICHARD EA

CROCKER ERICK EU

$2,000,000

4/08/22

5417 SAN PATRICIO DR

LANDEROS ALAN EA

MUIR FAITH EA

$779,000

4/07/22

7386 CALLE REAL 21

VON DOLLEN STEVEN EA

WRIGHT LOIS EA

$1,251,000

4/06/22

6061 BERKELEY RD

CHAPMAN CLAUDIA EA

SALENTINE JOHN EU

$2,321,500

4/05/22

574 VEREDA DEL CIERVO

KRIEGLER RICHARD EA

HIRSCH ROBERT EA

$3,900,000

4/05/22

7702 KESTREL LN

SHEALY CAROL EA

DAILEY ROBERT EA

$11,125,000

4/08/22

2285 BELLA VISTA DR

BLITZER RONALD EU

HEDGEROW TRUST

$8,067,500

4/05/22

1530 LINGATE LN

SOLAN MICHAEL EU

BEAUGUS TRUST

$6,650,000

4/08/22

808 HOT SPRINGS RD

MAHADIK VINAY EU

LA PALOMA BLANCA LLC

$3,300,000

4/08/22

1910 BARKER PASS RD

STEPHAN THEODORA EA

SPENDLOVE RANDALL

$2,400,000

4/01/22

2450 ALAMO PINTADO RD

BREWER G CHARLES

HINDMAN GREGORY EA

$3,500,000

4/05/22

2560 POMMEL DR

BRANCH GARY EA

TIDE ROCK NEWCO 2 LLC

$2,660,000

4/05/22

173 CEDAR LN

SAINT PETER ATRIA GUICHETEAU

MCCARTHY JOHN EA

$845,000

4/04/22

1222 CARPINTERIA ST B

ZEPPONI KENNETH EA

SCHROEDER DAWN EA

$720,000

4/06/22

133 POR LA MAR CIR

BILLINGS JEFFREY EA

BOLDING WENDY EU

$6,750,000

4/01/22

1191 LAS ALTURAS RD

EDWARDS ELDON EU

JONES ANDREW EA

$2,400,000

4/05/22

800 DE LA GUERRA TER

MCVURNIE LARAINE EA

617-619 E GUTIERREZ LLC

$2,700,000

4/08/22

625 E GUTIERREZ ST

EDMUNDS WENDY EA

623 SRVW LLC

$4,150,000

4/01/22

623 SUNRISE VISTA WAY

GALE NATHAN

SESTAK HAILEY

$750,000

4/07/22

872 HIGHLAND DR 7

YOUNG ROBERT EA

ABBC HOLDINGS LLC

$700,000

4/08/22

813 CASTILLO ST

MAHBOOB RAY EA

DALY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP

$4,995,000

4/06/22

515 STATE ST

SBSR LLC

SAYED DAVID EA

$2,715,000

4/06/22

305 LADERA ST

LACKNER THOMAS EA

NORTON ANDREW EA

$2,000,000

4/06/22

1544 W VALERIO ST

DAVENPORT KIMBERLY

SMITH STEPHEN EU

$3,400,000

4/01/22

130 SANTA ROSA PL

NICKEL KYLE

BUSTANY BRADY EU

$850,000

4/06/22

34 W CONSTANCE AVE 4

HICKS ZACHERY EA

VSA INVESTMENTS LLC

$12,500,000

4/08/22

4320 VIA ESPERANZA

MAUDSLEY KATHRYN EA

KOVAL MELINDA

$580,000

4/01/22

748 LOMA WAY

BOWN LAURA EA

CHRISTENSEN DANIEL EU

$655,000

4/08/22

4851 PLEASANT PL

LONG NATALIE EA

FARNUM JAMES EA

$620,500

4/01/22

961 VIA ESMERALDA

HERNANDEZ VICTOR

COOK JAMIE

$777,000

4/01/22

4571 BASQUE DR

MONTECITO

LOS OLIVOS

SANTA BARBARA

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CARPINTERIA

SANTA MARIA

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REAL ESTATE SCOOP

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEER AT THE ZOO The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®

unteer, but what we didn’t know is how heavily

Young Professional Network (YPN) Committee vol-

the Santa Barbara Zoo depends on the support of

unteered at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Monday April

our community for its operations and improve-

25, helping to clean up the railroad.

ments.”

The YPN committee consists of a group of young

“We got together a group of five committee

real estate professionals with the common goal to be-

members: I was joined by Marisa Holly, Katelyn

come exceptional members of the community. The

Guinn, Stephen MacFarlane, and Jorden Angel..

committee meets monthly and volunteers for local

We met at the Zoo gates on a beautiful Monday

causes that they feel

afternoon. Upon arrival, we were warmly and

passionate about.

graciously greeted by the Zoo staff. Bob and Dee,

Committee

work and made for an excellent chaperone!”

mem-

Zoo Engineer Extraordinaires, informed us we would

ber Alyssa Ann Jones

be helping them clean up the railroad! An inspection

explains, “This month

of the tracks is done on a yearly basis, and it was our

it was our honor to

duty to ensure they looked as pretty as possible for

volunteer at the Santa

when the inspector arrives next month. We put on our

Barbara Zoo. We al-

gloves, picked up our rakes, and went to work! Perks

ready knew the Zoo

of the job were being near the Anteater and Capybara

sa added, “We had a wonderful experience and will ab-

would be a fun and

exhibits, as well as getting a private tour of the train’s

solutely be back to volunteer again soon. We encourage

beautiful place to vol-

tunnel. Anora the Anteater was very intrigued by our

you to do the same!”

By volunteering, YPN allows the staff and other volunteers to devote their time to the animals and guests.

Other committee members who were not able to join id, Holly Onak, Mia Wamsley, Lyndsey Jones, Cheylin MacKahan, and SBAOR staff liaison Jeff Chavolla. Alys-

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SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

ADDRESS

SANTA MARIA

OKU ISAMU EA

THOMPSON AUBRYN

$762,000

4/06/22

4518 STONEBROOK RD

MENDEZ PABLO EA

SERRANO REFUGIO EA

$459,000

4/08/22

1850 BARRINGTON DR

LEWIS RAY EA

MENJIVAR WILMER EU

$450,000

4/08/22

1027 WINSTON DR

CALDERON HECTOR EU

VILLA ANA EA

$600,000

4/05/22

1423 W CALLE LAURELES

SINNOTT ERIN EA

ARENAS RICARDO EU

$595,000

4/05/22

916 W NARTATEZ CT

GREEN BEAR INVESTMENTS

MCKINNEY JOHN

$515,000

4/01/22

1424 N SMITH DR

SEED HARRIS EA

BERNABE JAIME EA

$425,000

4/08/22

417 W HARDING AVE

RAMIREZ ANGELES EU

WEST MAIN LLC

$600,000

4/01/22

301 W MILL ST

FUCHIWAKI RONALD EA

GARY CRABTREE 401 K PLAN

$300,000

4/01/22

605 E CHAPEL ST

SIEGRIST DENNIS EA

SHAIEF MASTAFA

$700,000

4/07/22

625 E MAIN ST

SCHRAGER MICHAEL EA

KAPLAN FAMILY REAL ESTATE

$600,000

4/07/22

821 E CHAPEL ST 202

LETTERS INC EA

617 SOUTH BROADWAY LLC

$3,000,000

4/07/22

617 S BROADWAY

CORDOVA EMILIO

GASTELUM WILLIAM EU

$482,000

4/08/22

805 W CAMINO COLEGIO

FALLAS BORROWER IV LLC

VERNON PROPERTY GROUP

$5,300,000

4/01/22

201 TOWN CENTER WEST

DENNE PATRICK EA

CHUCK CLIFFORD EU

$447,500

4/07/22

505 E CHURCH ST

SUMMERLAND

MADDEN ORVAL EA

KING LAUREN EA

$10,500,000

4/01/22

ORTEGA RANCH LN

SANTA YNEZ

GAREY WALTER EA

ST GEORGE EDWARD EA

$2,500,000

4/05/22

1580 MONARCH DR

GUAGILARDO JOHN EU

MARTIN JOHN EA

$1,200,000

4/08/22

3025 CALLE PICO CT

POMMERVILLE ERIC EA

BRECKENRIDGE PROPERTY FUND

$425,000

4/07/22

208 N X ST

DRAGO RIHARD

KYLE-GRIFFITHS LAMAR EU

$617,500

4/08/22

517 COOPER DR

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ROBERTS JAMES

GUERRERO CARLOS EU

$480,000

4/08/22

4053 CAPELLA DR

GRIEBE SETH

FELDTKELLER ADAM

$525,000

4/07/22

3885 JUPITER AVE

LARSON DEREK

DIAZ OSVALDO EU

$525,000

4/01/22

558 SUNBEAM RD

RANNEY TODD EA

PADILLA COREEN EU

$510,000

4/08/22

3452 RUCKER RD

ULLOA MARCOPOLO EU

SANCHEZ HUMBERTO EU

$620,000

4/08/22

4465 SIRIUS AVE

WYATT SARA EU

LOPEZ NORA EA

$719,000

4/08/22

4412 AQUARIUS RD

PALACIO ALEJANDRO EU

LEVICKI WALTER EA

$845,000

4/01/22

4387 GREENBRIER RD

BURTNESS JEREMY EA

10740 CHISMAHOO LLC

$645,000

4/07/22

74 ZACA ST

BURTNESS JEREMY EA

10740 CHISMAHOO LLC

$430,000

4/07/22

78 W HWY 246

MARTINEZ ROBERTA EA

ROSALES EDGAR EA

$550,000

4/05/22

1409 N OXFORD AVE

BROWN MICHAEL EA

VERBRYKE SHANNON EA

$570,000

4/05/22

432 GARNET WAY

DWORACZYK TERRY

DUARTE ANDREW EU

$650,000

4/08/22

232 GARNET WAY

LEE CATHERINE

GUTIERREZ OSCAR

$625,000

4/06/22

210 BRIAN ST

DWORACZYK TERRY EA

AMON MEGAN EU

$440,000

4/01/22

1262 JACKIE LN

CONTRERAS OSBALDO

CHUNG EUI EA

$359,000

4/08/22

310 E MCCOY LN 5H

VUSICH ROBERT EU

VU PHAT EA

$715,018

4/08/22

2601 S LOGAN DR

MOORE MITCHEL E

10740 CHISMAHOO LLC

$2,162,500

4/07/22

263 THIRD ST

LION CHRISTIANE-ANNY EA

OLSEN BENT EA

$930,000

4/06/22

148 THIRD ST

WALWICK SEAN EA

TOW ASHLEY

$535,000

4/01/22

255 FIFTH ST D

MARSH ANDREW EA

FRYSLIE KIM EU

$1,287,000

4/01/22

1120 COTA ST

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Message From the President

BY BOB WALSMITH JR. - 2022 PRESIDENT - SANTA BARBARA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

2022 CAR SPRING MEETINGS

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and the median sales price being around $2.2 million, how can the average family afford the ‘American Dream?’ This is a topic that is of vital importance and needs to be carefully thought out and discussed so that more families can achieve what a great many of us take for granted.

More Housing – It is estimated that in California alone, there is a shortage of over 4.0 million housing units. That is a staggering number. And it is only getting worse. There seems to be no easy answer to this problem. What if a community wants to stay ‘small’ and doesn’t want to grow too much?

Don’t they have the right? However, don’t residents have the right to want to not cram in a small apartment? California ranks third in the country for occupants per household.

Fair Housing – April is Fair Housing month, and this topic was front and center all week. It is a continuing struggle to make sure that landlords, real estate agents, home sellers, builders, mortgage lenders, etc. treat people fairly and void of discrimination. A lot of us take this for granted or don’t think it exists, but it does, and we need to eliminate it all together.

As you can see from this list, Realtors are not just worried about where to position their open house signs or how to spend their next commission check. They are deeply concerned and fighting for the same topics that are important to the rest of the public.

The next time you talk to a Realtor, ask them about any of these very important topics, or anything else that might be on your mind. You might also want to thank them for all that they do for you and your neighbors!

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Bob Walsmith Jr. is a native to Southern California and a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. During his work with the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, Bob has served on the CORE Committee, Education Committee, been Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Multiple Listing Service Committee. He also is on the Board of Directors of the Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. Bob lives in Goleta with his beautiful wife Julie. When not working, Bob enjoys playing golf, fine wine, fine dining, and walking our beautiful coastline. Bob can be reached at 805.720.5362 and/or bob@bobwalsmithjr.com

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political affiliation, it was an honor to have ne of the many privileges of being the these officials speak to over 2,000 Realtors.

2022 Santa Barbara Association of RealAfter this part of the day, I was hontors (SBAOR) President is that I’m able to ored to speak with our State Assemblyattend various meetings during the year sponman, Steve Bennett, whose district covers sored by the California Association of Realtors parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara Coun(CAR) and the National Association of Realtors ties, and our local State Senator, Monique (NAR). This past week was the 2022 Spring CAR Limon, who covers all of Santa Barbara meetings in Sacramento. This was the first time County and a good portion of Ventura that I was able to attend any of these meetings County. We discussed a subject that is in person. I was so glad that I was there. The vitally important for all Californians: number of like-minded deeply caring Realtors although they work hard and have good that I met was inspiring. This is our political Bob Walsmith Jr. jobs, they simply can’t save enough for a process at its finest. People caring enough about home to call their own. We, as an associawhat is right for their clients and neighbors to tion, are fighting for money in this upcoming state budget go to Sacramento and speak with our legislators to facilitate to be specifically earmarked to assist Californians in their real change and progress. pursuit of the American Dream.

One of the main purposes of these Spring meetings is I was also highly inspired by the many people that are the ability for Realtors to meet with our elected officials in behind the scenes, non-Realtors, that are working with us Sacramento in person to discuss the topics, subjects and and our legislators to strike common ground and enhance legislation that are important to us both as Realtors, and also everyone’s way of life by insuring home ownership can be as residents of this great state. had by all Californians.

This is what we call Legislative Day. An entire day dediSubjects such as affordable housing, more housing, fair cated to listening to and then speaking with our elected offihousing, tenants’ rights, and taxes were just a few of the very cials, in the hopes that they will see the importance of what important topics that were discussed this past week. we as Realtors do for our clients and neighbors.

Affordable Housing – I know more than most because I We were honored to listen to, James Gallagher, the Calilive in Santa Barbara, just how expensive it is not just to buy fornia Minority Leader of the State Assembly, Bob Hertza home, but to even afford a decent rental. With the average berg, the California State Senate Majority Leader, and finally home price in our area last year approaching $4.0 million California Governor Gavin Newson. Regardless of your