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COntents SBAOR: First Quarter 2022 Real Estate Market Update.......... 4 A Note From The SBAOR President: The problem with rent control — It divides our community ........................................... 6 HOA Homefront Reader Questions: Who is supposed to care for it?.................................. 6 Style at Home: How to create the perfect office ................................. 8 Santa Barbara County Sales..................................... 10

High-efficiency shower power................................. 11 Style at Home: Transform your home with wood furniture.............. 12 Real Estate Q&A: How do I get my deceased husband’s name off of the deed? ........................................................ 16 How can I sell my condo when an ex is on the deed?.......................................................... 16 Gardening: Persian Shield is beautifully exotic.......................... 18 Diamond Snow euphorbia a garden game changer.. 20

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Santa Barbara Association of Realtors

First Quarter 2022 Real Estate Market Update

By Sue Irwin, Realtor So here we are, two years after the country held its breath and waited out the first phase of the pandemic — lockdowns, economic slowdown, personal losses, societal upheavals and all. During that spring season two years ago, a relatively robust winter real estate market came to a near standstill, and we were trying to figure out how in the world to sell houses without spending time in person with our clients and agents, or at least how to be with them as little as possible. Everyone adapted, and the importance of home took front and center in our communities. With that, the real estate market took off like crazy.

Have things slowed down at all since then? The answer is both yes and no. For this year’s first quarter (Q1), the number of closed escrows is down 21% for houses and 25% for condos compared to last year’s record shattering performance, but the drop in sales is actually on par with a drop in the number of listings that have come on the market. If there were more properties to buy, there would be more sales. And to add some perspective, this year we are still well above the number of sales in Q1 for all five years previous to 2021. So far, it’s a busy year.

Given there were fewer sales than last year, you’d think the pace of sales might have slowed, but it hasn’t. Buyers, sellers and agents are experiencing first hand how quickly sales go from just listed to pending to closed. The pace of sales can also be numerically measured as “months of inventory” (MOI). This is a theoretical number of months it would take to sell all the properties on the market if sales continued at the same rate and nothing new came on the market. The bottom of the chart’s “Months of Inventory” column shows 0.6 months of inventory for homes and condos combined throughout the South Coast in Q1.

That’s a little over half a month. Even with fewer sales this year, the pace of sales is even faster than last year, which came in at 0.7 MOI for combined homes and condos.

If you are out there trying to purchase a home or condo anywhere on the South Coast, you know first hand that you have to move quickly to get your offers in when a property you like comes on the market. There’s no time to hem and haw.

The MOI numbers also reveal how strong of a buyers market or sellers market is in play, with a balanced market being in the 3.0 to 4.0 months of inventory range. The lower the number, the stronger the sellers market, and the higher the number, the strong the market favors buyers.

On our March 2022 chart, there’s something we’ve never seen before: an MOI number of 0.1! This is for the condominium market, so theoretically, at the end of March, if no new condos came on the market, then the condos available for sale would have all been under contract in 1/10th of a month — 3 days. The condo market is where entry level home buyers can still get into a property for under $1 million, so that is putting upward pressure on condo prices and they are selling as soon as they come on the market. This is also true for most homes as well, but the condo market is selling particularly quickly, followed closely by the market for houses in Goleta and Santa Barbara. No area of the South Coast has a build-up of housing inventory or is getting close to buyers market conditions.

Snapshot of sales and median prices, Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021: NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD is down 21.3% (Number of new listings is down 21.4%) Q1 2022 - 262 homes sold vs.

Q1 2021 - 333 homes sold

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PRICE OF HOMES ON THE SOUTH COAST is up 12.6% Q1 2022 - Median price $2,251,000 vs.

Q1 2021 - Median price $2,000,000 NUMBER OF CONDOS SOLD is down 25% (Number of new listings is down 20.5%) 2022 - 111 condos sold vs.

Q1 2021 - 148 condos sold The MEDIAN PRICE OF CONDOS ON THE SOUTH COAST is up 17.3% Q1 2022 - Median price $900,000 vs.

Q1 2021 - Median price $767,500 Of note: — The Goleta home sales market was particularly active in Q1. The number of sales is about equal to last year, and the median price of sold homes has gone from $1,186,000 in 2021 to $1,445,000 this year, an increase of 21.8% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

— The number of home sales in Santa Barbara is down, but the median price has risen from $1,872,500 in Q1 of 2021 to $2,300,000 in 2022 (up 22.8%) — Although the number of sales in Montecito is down significantly this year compared to last year, the median price for sold homes in Montecito this quarter was an astounding $8,000,000, up from $5,042,500 in Q1 2021 (up 58.6%!)

Sellers are still in the driver’s seat, and buyers still need to put their best offer forward, often in multiple offer situations, in order to purchase a property.

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If you haven’t bought or sold a home recently, there are two practices that have become common when it comes to listing homes and making offers.

Buyer letters: Buyers often submit personal letters with their offers, introducing themselves to the sellers and saying how much they love the home. While these letters can serve the buyers well if they strike the right chord, they are a legal issue for sellers when there are multiple offers coming in. Both buyers and sellers now sign a Fair Housing Discrimination Advisory, which lists “protected classes/characteristics”. By reviewing a set of letters from multiple buyers who provide personal information about themselves, sellers (or landlords and others) could possibly make decisions that appear to be discriminatory, whether they know it or not. In order to minimize such occurrences, the standard California Residential Listing Agreement now includes default language to the effect that the seller will not review buyer letters. (Sellers can, however, decide to check a box saying they want to review such letters.) The list of potential ways a person can discriminate is long, including race, color, religion, sex and gender categories and marital/family status, but also including source of income, language, age, and “any arbitrary characteristic.” It’s pretty broad, and more and more sellers are opting to not have their agents forward these letters to them.

Sellers might provide all (or almost all) disclosures, inspections and reports upfront: Traditionally, buyers footed the bill for home inspections during a real estate sale and sellers provided their disclosures during the first week of escrow. Having sellers provide an inspection is slowly catching on now, and it’s really helpful when a buyer can review a home inspection

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and other relevant documents prior to writing an offer — particularly if a seller has stated they want to sell the home in “As Is” condition. By providing these inspections and their seller disclosures to buyers ahead of time, buyers actually have at least some idea of what “As Is” means for that property. The less appealing side of this practice is that in a highly competitive market, it puts pressure on buyers to review all of these documents within 1-3 days before writing their offer, and to consider removing some or all of their investigation contingencies with their offer.

The seller isn’t forcing this, but if buyers want a home badly enough and there is a lot of competition, removing contingencies along with an offer is an option. The real estate community does not condone forgoing your own inspections; if you are thinking this might be a good competitive move for you, please review the pros and cons of such a choice with your Realtor.

Things are always changing in the world of real estate.

Mortgage interest rates jumped up — they are still good rates but definitely higher than last year, making mortgage assisted purchases a little more challenging. So far the higher interest rates have not made an obvious dent in prices, but we will all be keeping an eye on this, along with price trends in general. Another topic on everyone’s minds is inflation and where that is headed. Real estate has a history of being a hedge against inflation for investors, and investment buying is a big part of what is driving the market right now — with a lot of 1031 tax deferred exchanges and second home purchases. Finally, we should note that in the past two years there has been a major influx of home buyers coming in from out of the area. For more on these topics and up-to-the-minute details about the real estate market, be sure to connect with your Realtor of choice for the latest information that affects your real estate goals.

Sue Irwin is a full-time Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, California Property.

805-705-6973 / sueirwinrealtor@gmail.com

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A note from the SBAOR President

HOA Homefront Reader Questions

Who is Supposed to Care for it?

By Bob Walsmith, Jr. President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®

The Problem with Rent Control – It Divides our Community The Santa Barbara City Council is trying to make it even harder to rent. The intention of rent control is noble, but the historical data and facts prove that rent control does not help, but instead hurts those it means to protect. Per an Economic Forecast Project report released earlier this year — Rent Control is Not the Answer: Never has Been, Never Will Be — history and data show us that “over a century of evidence [of rent control] from cities around the world points to disastrous outcomes”.

With over 90% of economists agreeing that rent ceilings reduce the quality and quantity of available housing, why are we still having this conversation? We have a number of federal, state, and local laws regulating rental housing and in the past few years, during a worldwide pandemic, we’ve had to manage new laws on Just Cause Evictions, Rent Caps, COVID-19 Moratoriums, Mandatory Offers of a OneYear Lease, and Relocation Assistance. Instead of letting these new laws work and measure their effectiveness of them, rent control is being pushed because it has become an emotional and political issue instead of a broader discussion of what will really help the community.

In addition to the discussion of rent control, on Tuesday, April 19th, the Santa Barbara City Council will determine if they want to spend $200,000 from their diminishing budget to find

out if Santa Barbara should have a more stringent rent cap than what the State already mandates (5% + CPI). They will also decide if they want a create a multimillion-dollar rental registry “to collect data”. The City states the registry is required “to enforce state laws meant to protect Santa Barbara tenants”, but the state law they are referring to, AB 838, specifically states “beginning July 1, 2022, […] a city or county that receives a complaint of a substandard building or a lead hazard violation” needs to be inspected. So what is this database really for?

It is getting impossible to be a housing provider. People want stability in the rental market, but rent control is not the way. These measures are discouraging housing providers from continuing in the business and it will reduce the already low rental housing stock. Instead of punishing those that provide housing in our community, our City Council should be prioritizing education. As an old adage goes “what you don’t know, you don’t know”. We need to ensure that both private parties (tenant and housing provider) understand their rights and responsibilities. This will allow each to have open conversations and resolve disputes. We should be empowering all members of our community instead of creating victims and villains.

We need to focus on positive solutions instead of dwelling on policies that just don’t work.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly: I’m in a dispute with my association. The doors facing the outside of my condo (original doors) have extensive dry-rot. I say this is the responsibility of the association to fix and or maintain. I acknowledge that the inside of the doors are my responsibility but the outside is theirs. I’ve read the association’s matrix regarding the responsibility issue and believe it spells out whose responsibility it is. l stated it is association responsibility, but I’m getting denied my request for repairs.

– R.M. Dear R.M.: Civil Code Section 4775 allocates HOA maintenance and repair responsibility, stating that, unless the governing documents say otherwise, the HOA repairs common area and exclusive use common area, and homeowners maintain their exclusive use common area items. If the governing documents do not mention entry doors, then the Civil Code Section 4145(b) definition of “exclusive use common area” includes “exterior doors, doorframes, and hardware incident thereto.” So, if the governing documents are silent, the HOA would be expected to repair damaged entry doors (assuming that the damage was not caused by the homeowner).

Maintenance matrices are an increasingly popular tool to provide guidance on responsibility for maintenance and repair of listed items. These are essentially attorney opinions in chart form and the governing documents and statutes still take precedence if there is a conflict. Occasionally, I find errors in a matrix prepared by someone else but corrections don’t require a board or membership vote — it is sufficient to just send a corrected version to the membership.

– Thanks, Kelly

Bob Walsmith, Jr. can be reached at 805-720-5362 or emailed at Bob@BobWalsmithJr.com

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Good morning Kelly: I have been in touch with our manager several times about the cleanliness of the pools here. Nothing is happening. Multiple residents are very upset and claim they have been having this problem here for a very long time. Do you know who I can go to from here? Who do I speak to if the property management isn’t listening?

– A.F. Dear A.F.: Normally your manager follows the board’s directions. If there is a problem with the association’s pool cleaning vendor, bring it to the board’s attention during open forum. If sufficient homeowners agree with you and the board does not seem to be listening, consider collecting a petition to demonstrate that you are not the only person with this concern. Hopefully that will help the board see that there is a problem vendor. Never try to intervene with the vendor personally, but instead allow the board to instruct the manager to handle the issue.

– Best regards, Kelly Dear Mr. Richardson: Our HOA is considering no longer paying to cover slab leaks. Most of our units have already incurred a slab leak but mine has not. I have faithfully paid my monthly fees for many years to cover slab leaks and now find that I may no longer be covered. This does not seem fair and I am wondering what I can do.

– C. B. Dear C.B.: To reallocate repair responsibilities would require an amendment to the CC&Rs; since any deviation from the Civil Code 4775 repair and maintenance allocations must be stated in the CC&Rs. Amending the CC&Rs on this subject would require a membership vote, which would give you an opportunity to oppose it.

– Thanks, Kelly

Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers andPartnerof Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP, a law firm known for community association advice.

Submit questions to Kelly@rodllp.com.

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True to the Mediterranean style that emphasizes indoor/outdoor living and features charming design details such as a tile roof, arches and wrought iron, this 1928-built San Roque residence provides an escape from a busy lifestyle to a calming, retreat-like sanctuary. On nearly 1/4 acre with a soothing and invigorating blend of decks, patios, citrus trees, fountain, spa and lush landscaping, this approximately 1300 sq. ft. residence features an open floor plan that moves seamlessly through the dining room into the very spacious kitchen and out through French doors to a large private deck and landscape shared with a permitted, newerremodeled 577 sq. ft. ADU. This single level 2-bd home has had many updates and upgrades to complement modern living while still preserving original vintage features such as hardwood floors, fixtures, arched fireplace and French doors. Amazing outdoor living options include nearly 1000 sq. ft. of decks & patios all surrounded by lush landscaping and offering tranquility. Located on a quiet, off-the-beaten-path street, this property has a long driveway leading to a nicely finished two-car garage. From this highly coveted location in the quiet tucked away section of San Roque, it’s an easy and enjoyable walk to reach the Mission, Natural History Museum, Rocky Nook Park and nature trails. This is a rare and magical property—Welcome to Shangri-La!

Permitted 577 sq. ft. ADU

Kathy Hughes 805-448-4881 KathyHughes7@cox.net www.KathyHughes.us DRE 00521702 © 2022 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

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Style at Home

How to create the perfect office

The goal of a wonderful home office is to set up a productive area without losing the charm of your home aesthetic.

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By Katie Laughridge The home office has seen quite the resurgence these last few years. With more and more companies switching to workfrom-home or hybrid schedules, it is only natural that we want to create a space for ourselves to buckle down and get things done while at home.

However, office spaces aren’t just for full-time employees. We all need a place to pay the bills, go through paperwork and keep our computers charging.

So how do you set up a productive area without losing the charm of your home aesthetic you have worked so hard to achieve? It is all in the details, my friends!

For those who work from home on a regular basis and need a dedicated room, I like to start with the bigger items and work

my way down to the finishing touches.

That means bringing in the desk first.

It is important to ask yourself what you need from your desk, as it should be a practical yet beautiful item. It may turn out that what you really need is a small table or delicate writing desk.

However, when it comes to the focal point of an office, a majestic desk is hard to beat. The most important thing is to take the time to find one that fits with the scale and function of your space.

Now that you have your desk, the next step is a place to sit down and get busy.

Picking out a chair for your office is a big decision! There are so many better options beyond a basic computer chair that offer comfort along with style.

I like to add a pop of texture with my chair choices, so I tend to gravitate to-

ward finely patterned upholstered styles or even rich classic leather seating. I love the elegance of a wingback chair in an office, but standard sized chairs can create just as much of an impact in the right fabric.

When adding on guest seating, sometimes keeping your desk chair simple is the best option so it doesn’t overwhelm your room (or your guests!).

Storage and shelfing is a must-have in any home office. I collect books and baubles like you wouldn’t believe, so having adequate shelving is at the top of my must-have list. Large case goods that sit up against the wall are a space-saver and a wonderful addition to any room, but especially an office.

Mixing in your books and accessories is a great way to keep frequently used items on hand without sacrificing your desired

aesthetic. Not having a place to hide my papers is also a great motivation to keeping my office space clean and tidy.

No room for a full office in your home?

Try out a “cloffice”! I have seen these closet-turned-office hybrids popping up all over the place. Better Homes and Gardens recently did a wonderful how-to on converting your small storage space into a functional work area. What I love is that despite the lack of square footage, there is still plenty of room to show style and personality.

Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com. Always consult local contractors and codes. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Other features include crown moldings in living room, Milgard windows, and tankless water heater. What a great spot to enjoy Westside living with a very cute front porch, and a large approximate 1,000 SF fully fenced and private side yard. The property is perfect for the owner/user to live in one house and rent the other, or a family compound, or investor at 3.50% pro forma cap rate. What a great and rare opportunity! Both houses delivered vacant at COE.

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Santa BarBara County SaleS

This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from April 11 thru April 16, 2022.

While these recordings are public record, the News-Press receives this information from an outside source. This list does not represent all sales that occurred over this time period. Consult your REALTOR® for further information regarding home sales in your area of interest.

AREA

ADDRESS

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

BUELLTON / SOLVANG

517 AEBELTOFT WAY

BOOTE CAROLE EA

BAYLOR STEPHANIE EA

$1,100,000

4/14/2022

CARPINTERIA

231 LINDEN AVE 5 1579 MEADOW CIR

FISHER JAY EA AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER EA

LATHAM TIM EU FEATHERSTONE JOHN EA

$815,000 $1,300,000

4/13/2022 4/11/2022

GOLETA

7580 CATHEDRAL OAKS 4 7386 CALLE REAL 37 425 CANNON GREEN DR B 359 ZINK AVE 1475 ANDERSON LN 5341 PASEO CAMEO 5015 WHITNEY CT 6290 MOMOUTH AVE

HERNANDEZ EMILIO EA DIEFENTHALER THOMAS EU GUO YUAN EU PLACENCIA JANICE EA MOSER CLARE EA RAJAPPA ROSHAN EU NICOLI DAVID EA BOC TLC LLC

SANDOVAL JUAN EA NORLINGER DANIELLE EU CHENG YINGXIAN EA JIMENEZ RICHARD EU RIDGWAY RICHARD EA YEE MATTHEW EU CAMSARI KEREM EU ALEXIADES ABIGAIL

$585,000 $760,000 $891,000 $1,440,000 $1,813,500 $1,980,000 $2,350,000 $2,625,000

4/12/2022 4/13/2022 4/15/2022 4/12/2022 4/11/2022 4/12/2022 4/15/2022 4/14/2022

ISLA VISTA

6587 CERVANTES RD

KENNEDY SHARON EA

SBJVI PROPERTY OWNER LLC

$9,514,500

4/12/2022

LOMPOC

901 E NORTH AVE 319 W CHESTNUT AVE 1010 W NORTH AVE 421 LAVENDER WY 222 S O ST 906 W LEMON AVE 1320 GLEN ELLEN LN 1304 W BARTON AVE 1304 W BARTON AVE 417 S G ST 616 W CHESTNUT AVE

TRAMMEL SHERRY JABLONSKI DIMBERLY EA BRECHT DEBORAH EA CLARK GARRETT EU RIVETTI JOHN REDWOOD HOLDINGS LLC NOAKES RICHARD EA WILKEY SHANNON EU NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL NOMINEE DAVIS TIMOTHY EU MORALES MARTIN

VIJELAS LLC SPICER JASON HERRERA ALFONZA EU MELGOZA JASMIN EA WILLARD GEORGE EU LAGUNAS LUIS EA RECANZONE ERIN EU NATIONAL RESIDENTAL NOMINEE POMAVILLE ELODIE EU BROWN DAVID EU GAITAN RUBEN

$355,000 $420,000 $425,000 $519,000 $550,000 $575,000 $603,000 $630,000 $630,000 $650,000 $663,000

4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/12/2022 4/12/2022 4/13/2022 4/12/2022 4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/14/2022 4/13/2022

MONTECITO

1497 ISABELLA LN 1440 IRVINE LN 1530 WILLINA LN 1890 JELINDA DR 830 RIVEN ROCK RD

FREMANTLE HUGH EU SCHULTZ RICHARD EA HAWKER CRAIG EA DESIGN & ART ETC HARVESTER ONE LLC

HALL ANNE EA 1440 IRVINE LANE LLC LUCY TRUST 1890 JELINDA LLC HANSEN INGRID EU

$4,525,000 $5,050,000 $5,400,000 $11,500,000 $14,500,000

4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/13/2022 4/12/2022 4/12/2022

SANTA BARBARA

136 W HALEY ST 312 LADERA ST 4 247 POR LA MAR CIR 90 LA CUMBRE CIR 405 SAN ROQUE RD 2803 VALENCIA DR 2921 SERENA RD 2424 CALLE GALICIA 543 1/2 ARROYO AVE 837 ARBOLADO RD 826 DOLORES DR 4689 VIA ROBLADA

MCLAUGHLIN CHRISTINE EA SOLIS BERTHA FORKUSH SUSAN EA SASAHARA JANE EU MILLIGAN ELIZABETH MINTURN SCOTT EA YOUNG KIPP ROAN DANIEL EA WILCOX DAVID EA WILEY PEGGY EA DALLETT RICHARD EA LUMINOSA LLC

ONE KEY LLC BENNIN FRED EA ROSECRANCE JOHN SIZER AARON EU BAUER MATTHEW EU MASER ANDREW EA BALLANTYNE KARINA EU AMES DAVID EA ROMERO CANYON INVESTMENTS WALLACK TIMOTHY EU LAVENDER FARMETTE LLC FISHER MATTHEW EU

$820,000 $840,000 $900,000 $1,080,000 $1,625,000 $1,775,000 $2,450,000 $2,500,000 $3,070,000 $3,450,000 $4,301,500 $12,000,000

4/14/2022 4/15/2022 4/14/2022 4/14/2022 4/12/2022 4/14/2022 4/12/2022 4/11/2022 4/15/2022 4/12/2022 4/11/2022 4/12/2022

SANTA MARIA

311 W LOLITA LN I 2495 COUNTRY LN 3542 ROSALES CT 1192 E FOSTER RD A 1014 E BOONE ST 523 S RANCH ST 3906 BLACKWOOD CT 1543 CANYON CREEK RD

YOUNG REBECCA RACHELLE EA TANAKA BRANDON CEPEDA PAUL EA BIDAMAN ROBERT EA BARBERENA GUADALUPE EA MORENO LEONARD NAVARRO-OROZCO LIDIA HUMANN, JOHN

MORA CELIA EA MORRIS JAYDEEN EU AYALA REYNALDO CRAIG JILLIAN PARK BENJAMIN EU VERDIN SEAN EA LOPEZ MARIBEL EA PANKRATZ DANIEL EU

$320,000 $335,000 $400,000 $434,000 $465,000 $540,000 $540,000 $543,000

4/15/2022 4/13/2022 4/13/2022 4/13/2022 4/15/2022 4/13/2022 4/15/2022 4/12/2022

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DATE

Santa BarBara County SaleS AREA

SANTA MARIA

2

2 SUMMERLAND 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2

UNICORP

ADDRESS

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

840 WAYLAND PL 719 W DAMASK CT 4885 CRESTWOOD DR 729 E MILL ST 4316 S FOXENWOOD CIR 1129 HAMPSHIRE PL 4395 COACHMAN WAY

WOOD JANET EA NACAR GREG EA BOW KEITH EA JIMENEZ CESAR EU NICCOLI GARY EA KINNA MARTIN EU SINGH JOHN EU

BLACQUIERE LUKE RIVERA ERIC EU BOWER JOHN EU CRUZ MAYRA MILLER DALE EA GASCON EDGAR KELLY PATRICK EU

$560,000 $595,000 $650,000 $685,000 $705,000 $710,000 $900,000

4/14/2022 4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/15/2022 4/13/2022 4/13/2022 4/11/2022

2474 VARLEY ST

OWENS CHYREL EA

ENDLESS SUMMERLAND LLC

$1,845,000

4/15/2022

1660 PHILBRIC RD 1607 CALLE LINDERO 1546 COPENHAGEN DR 176 OAK HILL DR 4076 CONSTELLATION RD 4173 ARCTURUS AVE 4312 RIGEL AVE 1634 E ALVIN AVE 1829 N DANIJAY WY 260 VALLEY STATION CIR 115 W HWY 246 268 VALLEY DAIRY 138 OAKMONT AVE 1100 LA SALLE CYN RD 320 BEECH CT 2259 CLEARLAKE DR

STEWART SUSAN RICO MARIA 1546 COPENHAGEN LLC ARDEN TRUST EA VAN DE PUTTE JANUS COPE SHARON EU LIVELY DEWEY EU DICKINSON DUSTIN EU WILBURN BRENDA EA HARWOOD TRAVIS EU LOIZIDES INVESTMENT GROUP DANIELS MICHAEL EA PECYNA DOUGLAS EA EASTIN JOHN EA MALLOY WILLIAM J & PAMELLA EU GOWING NEIL EU

GUGGIA KEVIN EA ALVARADO JORGE EU COMPOC LLC KOENIG TARA CORREA IDA EU HUEBNER AMY THOMPSON DONOVAN EU QUAID LEONARD EU MAGANA ROGELIO EA KISSEL MATTHEW EU JENKINS ANNIE EA ANTHONY MARY RIVAS ANNETTE EU DAVIS TIMOTHY EU MANZO JESUS EU ZELTZER CHARLES EA

$204,000 $400,000 $480,000 $545,000 $545,000 $595,000 $630,000 $690,000 $769,000 $799,500 $806,500 $925,000 $1,010,000 $1,150,000 $1,225,000 $1,285,000

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Plumber:

High-efficiency shower power

By Ed Del Grande Question: Ed: As our children grow up, our water bills are also growing. To lower water usage, I plan to change the showerheads in both bathrooms to new high-efficiency models. What performance options do you recommend for water-saving heads?

– Jack Answer: High-efficiency showerheads are a good idea for any bathroom and can save even more water than standard showerheads.

Some areas may require only installing high-efficiency showerheads. So check your local water use requirements to make sure the new showerheads meet or beat local guidelines and/or codes.

This question brings up a good point as far as high-efficiency showerhead performance. Since these showerheads can have a lower gallon per minute (GPM) flow rate, it’s important to get the most you can out of every drop of water.

For performance features I like showerheads that include the following: • A wide nozzle pattern for better body coverage • Easy-to-clean flexible water jets to cut down on water deposits • Built-in “air-induction” technology Infusing air into the water flow can blow you away with a nice water-saving sensory experience!

High-efficiency showerheads are a good idea for any bathroom and can save even more water than standard showerheads.

Photo courtesy Kohler/TNS

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Style at Home:

Transform your home with wonderful wood furniture Wood furniture has its own personality that never fails to bring warmth into a room.

Photos courtesy Nell Hill’s/TNS

By Katie Laughridge

One thing I have learned on my design journey these past years is that there is most often no “right” answer when it comes to home decor.

Sure, there are guidelines for color, scale, pattern mixing and more, and it is tempting to create a rule or norm for designing a home.

However,...

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Large cabinets and shelving are fantastic for all types of rooms from kitchens to bathrooms, to dining rooms.

Natural stains to pops of color, lacquered finishes to distressed antique touches.

...with each unique person comes a unique view of how to design the perfect space. Sometimes it’s the little things that count in your spaces, and sometimes bigger is better. There are some people who like to show off their small treasures, and others who would rather put them out of sight and out of mind (and then there’s me, changing my mind on what I want monthly).

Luckily, there is no shortage of wooden furniture that offers the flexibility to create your own perfect space.

I have a lot of favorites when it comes to wood furniture, probably because each piece is so distinctive.

Wood furniture has its own personality that never fails to bring warmth into a room. It adds instant depth and interest to a home. I adore everything from natural stains to pops of color, lacquered finishes to distressed antique touches — it all just depends on the spaces that will become their homes.

Large cabinets and shelving are fantastic for all types of rooms from kitchens to bathrooms and dining rooms.

There are plenty of ways to work big pieces into even the smallest of areas to elevate your style and storage without overwhelming your space. A traditional hutch always makes a big statement and is perfect for displaying your dishes in the dining area, but if you are looking for something a bit more open air, a tall and elegant bookshelf could do just the trick.

Display your coveted china for all to see and splash in some accessories for a display that elevates your room without taking up visual space. Bookshelves and hutches are a great addition to hold towels and baskets for bathrooms large enough to accommodate them, as well and create all the storage you need to keep from cluttering counters. Or if you would prefer to keep your storage more of a secret, tall dressers are not just for the bedroom! A lean set of drawers makes for a beautiful storage unit in all spaces and leave a lovely top to decorate with goodies and art.

If you are looking for something a bit more open air, a tall and elegant bookshelf could do just the trick.

A lean set of drawers makes for a beautiful storage unit in all spaces and leaves the top to decorate with goodies and art.

Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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Real Estate Q&A

By Gary M. Singer

How do I get my deceased husband’s name off of the deed?

How can I sell my condo when an ex I haven’t seen in 20 years is on the deed?

stion QueMy husband

passed away recently, and we jointly own a condo. How do I get his name off of the deed?

– Kathy

n Questio

Several decades ago, I bought a condo with a significant other. A few years later, we broke up, and he moved out.

I kept paying the mortgage and have not seen or heard from him in over 20 years. I want to sell the condo to move closer to relatives, but his name is still on the deed.

What can I do?

– Fran

Answer Unlike the title to your car, where an actual certificate of ownership gets physically signed over, no single document controls the ownership of real property.

Instead, it is necessary to look at various documents, primarily deeds, to determine who owns the property. These documents, the evidence of ownership, are known to lawyers as “muniments of title.”

Property deeds are a formalized way of verifying someone’s intent to transfer their property to someone else. They get recorded in the public records to put the world on notice of the change.

This is all lawyer-speak for telling you that rather than removing someone from a deed, you need to record another document showing the ownership change.

When two spouses purchase a house, they are said to own it as “tenants by the entirety.” This form of ownership goes back hundreds of years into the history of the law. Back then, property owned by spouses was not owned by them together or even individually because the law considered the couple to be one person.

Instead, the marriage, something distinct from the spouses, was considered to own the property. Back then, women did not enjoy the same rights as men, which allowed the male half of the couple to maintain control of almost everything.

Even so, the law provided at least one strong protection for the wife — survivorship.

Despite his substantial control of the property during the marriage, the husband could not sell the property without the wife’s consent.

When the husband died, the wife remained the sole owner and gained control over the property. Back then, most privately owned property was income-producing, such as farms, to put this in context.

A few hundred years passed, and laws were enacted known as the “Married Women’s Property Acts” that went a long way toward treating each spouse equally in control of the marital property.

As society progresses, so does the law, and this form of ownership now applies to married couples of any gender, with each spouse being treated equally.

Some things, however, do remain the same. And therein lies the answer to your question.

When your spouse passed away, you stayed the owner — now the sole owner — of the property. To prove this to the world and effectively remove your deceased husband from the title, you simply have to record his death certificate in the public records.

Because every situation is different, it would be best to consult an experienced attorney before acting.

Answer The principles of modern property law have evolved from their roots over 900 years ago in feudal Europe.

After the conquest of England in 1066, King William “the Conqueror” became the owner of all land. When he granted estates to his vassals, he retained the right to get the property back under certain circumstances, such as when the owner died without known heirs.

All land passed from the owner to their heirs at the moment of death, and there could never be a gap in ownership.

If no heir could be found, the property was returned to the government. This is called “escheat” and is still in effect today.

Simplified, it means that someone always owns real estate, and if it cannot be determined who does, the property goes to the state.

In your situation, you will need to find your ex or his heirs if he passed away.

It’s tricky to track down someone you have not heard from in decades. There are tools and services that can find almost anyone.

Once he, or his heirs, are identified, you will need to get them to sign over the property to you or your buyer. Most likely, they will want to be paid for this, and the amount can often be negotiated.

If you cannot find him or his heirs, or if you do, but they are not reasonable about the decades you paid all the condo expenses, you will need to sue.

The court can have the property sold and split the proceeds fairly between you and your ex or his heirs or have their share held to be escheated to the state if no one comes forward to claim them within a specified time.

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Fla. He is the chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is a co-host of the weekly radio show Legal News and Review. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Send him questions online at www. sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

A Florida condo seller will have to find her ex whose name is on the deed — or find his heirs. Failing that, a court can divide the proceeds of the sale and escheat the ex’s share to the state.

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On Gardening:

Persian Shield is beautifully exotic

Persian Shield produces 8-inch-long leaves that are iridescent in shades of purple, lilac and pink with purple-maroon on the undersides.

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By Norman Winter Recently I stumbled across a plant recipe called “This is the Life.” Not only was it a collection of some of my favorite plants, it was a wake-up call to an old favorite: the Persian Shield. Known botanically as Strobilanthes dyerianus, it is native to Myanmar and has 8-inch-long iridescent leaves in shades of purple, lilac and pink with purple-maroon on the undersides. If those colors aren’t awesome enough, the foliage looks as though it has a light coat of silver electroplated to the leaf.

It has been around for a while, even in Victorian times, but it kind of slips to the back burner, depending on the whims of producers. It has been selected as an Athens Select plant of the University of Georgia and has won Top Performer and as well as Best of the Zoo at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Thankfully it has secured its position as part of the Proven Accents section of Proven Winners, which is where you’ll also find all the new ornamental sweet potatoes.

The Persian Shield prefers well-drained, organic-rich soil. I rarely see it in full afternoon sun looking its best in the South. I love planting it in morning sun and afternoon shade to keep its brilliant colors always photo-worthy. This spring, wait to plant until all danger of frost has passed, then space plants on 18- to 24-inch centers. I think we may finally be safe in my part of Georgia.

The plants should reach close to 3 feet in height and are really considered maintenance-free. Don’t be afraid to pinch if needed to keep plants bushy.

This is not exactly a drought-tolerant plant. On the other hand, those in our display garden when I was with Mississippi State endured much more than I ever believed possible. Keep the plants uniformly moist throughout the growing season. This is a tropical plant that likes summer humidity and performs well in heat. Keep it growing vigorously by fertilizing monthly with a light application of a slow-release fertilizer. My choice would be something like a 17-5-17 with minor nutrients, but it’s no big deal; just make sure to use a slow- or controlled-release blend.

Almost everyone would think of Persian Shield as annual planting, much like coleus. It is, however, considered a perennial in zones 9-11, and ours came back several years in zone 8. Don’t expect it, but celebrate if it does. Many find it hard to believe that Persian Shield is in the Acanthus family (Acanthaceae) with relatives like Mexican petunia, Shrimp Plants, Firespike and even Thunbergia that we grow as vines.

There are some great combinations to plant with the Persian Shield, which is where I started with “This is the Life.” The recipe features Truffula Pink gomphrena, Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Star, Plum Dandy alternanthera, also from the Proven Accents section, and of course the Persian Shield. You can also find eight more recipes to choose from.

I love how they look with large bananas or in combination with lime green or chartreuse foliage.

The purple foliage really contrasts with these colors. Another great choice would be to use violet- or white-colored impatiens like those found in the new Soprano series.

Every week someone asks me which plants deer don’t like. The reports say this is one plant deer will leave alone, so let the celebration begin. If you are looking for that special plant to make your friends and neighbors go “holy wow,” the Persian Shield will do just that.

Norman Winter, horticulturist, garden speaker and author of “Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South” and “Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.” Follow him on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Persian Shield, a tropical foliage plant from Burma looks quite at home in partnership with the Ice Cream Blue Java banana.

Photo courtesy Norman Winter/TNS

Persian Shield’s colors form a picturesque combination with lime green or chartreuse colored foliage.

Photo courtesy Norman Winter/TNS

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This is the Life’ is a recipe that features Truffula Pink gomphrena, Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Star, and Plum Dandy alternanthera along with Persian Shield.

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On Gardening:

Diamond Snow euphorbia a garden game changer

By Norman Winter

Diamond Snow has dramatically changed how we look at euphorbias, that not-so-glamorous common name of spurge. We all fell madly in love with its sibling Diamond Frost and subsequently gave it hundreds of awards in university trials.

Diamond Snow, however, is a game changer.

Diamond Snow euphorbia intermingles with Supertunia Vista Bubblegum and Blue My Mind evolvulus in this container designed by James Winter.

Photos courtesy Norman Winter/TNS

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Diamond Snow euphorbia cascades over the rim of this container that features Supertunia Vista Fuchsia petunia, Luscious Royale Cosmo lantana and Amazing Daisy Banana Cream Shasta daisy.

Designed by James Winter.

Although Diamond Snow has only been out two years, it is racking up pages of awards, such as Perfect Score All Season at Oklahoma State, Top Performer at Biltmore Estate and universities like Minnesota, Ohio State, Cornell, Delaware and Florida, just to name a few.

Why, you might ask? Well, the Diamond Snow blossoms are double. To the flower border, mixed container or basket, it is a choice, as the names suggest, frost or snow.

Diamond Frost, the original, will always have a place, lending the artist touch to mixed plantings. It is like sprinkles, while Diamond Snow is a main course in your designs. It can get a “holy wow” alongside the most colorful begonia or petunia.

These plants known as spurges, and euphorbias are related to the poinsettia and copper plant, but don’t let that throw you. They really are, and will always be, the toughest flower you can put in the garden. Although they’re small in stature, reaching about 12 to 18 inches tall and as wide, these award winners will never be without hundreds and perhaps now thousands of tiny white flowers. You would never really be able to count them all.

For best blooming, select a location with as much sunlight as possible. Some shade is certainly tolerated. Despite its rugged nature, you will still want to give it good bed preparation so it will quickly establish and get happy in your flowerbed.

If you are plagued with tight heavy clay, incorporate 3 to 4 inches of organic matter like compost, humus or peat to loosen and improve drainage and aeration. Plant at the same depth they are growing in their container, spacing plants 10 to 12 inches apart.

It’s strange to me, but in the garden world I regularly watch,

Diamond Frost participates in this colorful border combined with Heart to Heart Bottle Rocket caladium, Heart to Heart Snowdrift caladium and Surefire Red begonias.

it seems the mixed container of basket has captured the lion’s share of Diamond Snow cultivation. Son James, however, has rocked the West Georgia world in using them in the landscape with Boldly geraniums, Meteor Showers verbena and all varieties of begonias.

Diamond Snow, like its sibling, is virtually pest-free and an absolute environmental wonder to gardeners, even more so when you consider the low water requirement. Overly moist soils and overwatering can be fatal. You might think a plant with this many flowers would need some kind of deadheading, but this is simply not the case, as it is selfcleaning and maintenance-free. Another outstanding trait is it is deer-resistant, which I appreciate as they have become an issue at The Garden Guy’s house for the first time.

The double white flowers combine with any other color of flower for a dazzling display. Remember, all colors look better when paired with white. It can also be used in any style of garden from the tropical to the traditional and in baskets or containers. Use them as a filler plant for a baby’s breath-like look in mixed containers. But don’t forget, there is nothing subtle about the display of white.

Whatever excuse you have made for not trying Diamond Snow, make this the year you do. It will be a game changer, whether in the landscape or on the porch, patio or deck.

Diamond Snow Euphorbia and Supertunia Picasso in Purple petunia create a most artistic companionship.

Norman Winter, horticulturist, garden speaker and author of “Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South” and “Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.” Follow him on Facebook @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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