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COntents HOA Homefront Q&A: Paw Paw Trees Lure Zebras and Dark Kites ........14 My Peeping Doorbell Camera, and Outdoor Add-Ons Can Up Your Summer Fun ......15 Where is MY Parking Space? .................................4 Your Handyman: Saving Energy Around the House...........................4

How to Find Inspiration for Your Home Decor Ideas........................................16 Santa Barbara County Sales..................................20

Finance: Augusta Lavender Heliotrope Survey Finds 74% of Homeowners Haven’t Refinanced Despite Low Mortgage Rates...............6 Tops Must-Have Plant List for 2022.....................22 Try These Tips for Affordable Artwork ..................8

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HOA Homefront Reader Questions

My Peeping Doorbell Camera, and Where is MY Parking Space?

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Kelly: Because of the type of work I do at home, I was required to install a security system in my condominium including a front door camera. My neighbor across the walkway is captured daily in recordings which show numerous occasions of various at-home liaisons with persons who are not his wife, and on other occasions coming home intoxicated. Should I share these videos with the HOA? Is my camera an invasion of his privacy? Unfortunately, because of proximity and motion detection I cannot reduce the range of the video. Am I liable if I ignore what the camera records? Would the HOA be liable if he gets into an auto accident while drunk?

– JP Dear J.P.: The advent of low-cost “doorbell” or other internet-connected security cameras has created a new set of privacy concerns.

These cameras record not only high-quality video, but also conversations of persons having no idea that their conversations are being overheard and recorded. Some of my clients have adopted rules regarding such cameras, restricting cameras from monitoring neighboring back yards or windows in their view. I think most would agree that there is no expectation of privacy in common area walkways or hallways, but if you shared videos of your neighbor’s activities it might be considered an invasion of his privacy (as to his comings and goings). I do not think you have a duty to share the videos with anyone unless they record a crime, in which case you should report the incident to law enforcement.

I cannot conceive of a way in which the HOA could be liable for not stopping a resident from drinking and driving, since the HOA probably does not have the power to do so.

– Best regards, Kelly

Dear Mr. Richardson: Can the Board ignore the CC&Rs? The CC&Rs say that each lot comes with a parking space, and the association has permanently assigned one parking space for each owner, but due to poor structural design, my designated parking space is unusable due to impossible access for a medium-sized vehicle. I asked the board to designate me another space and was rejected. What to do? In fairness to the Board, I think remedying the problem would cost the association several thousand dollars.

– Best Regards, P.F. Dear P.F.: CC&Rs are the top governing document, and all the other governing documents must give way to the CC&Rs, per Civil Code Section 4205. CC&Rs must not conflict with state law and are essentially an agreement binding all homeowners together. Associations are expected to obey the governing documents and to consistently apply them, or could be in breach of those documents. So, hopefully the board will consult the HOA’s lawyer to determine if the HOA is required to make sure you have a functional space. However, you may not be informed of the advice, since legal advice given to the board is typically considered confidential and therefore not shared with all owners.

I frequently see garages that are too small for larger passenger cars, or driveways that are too short for normal cars to park in the driveway without blocking the sidewalk. These design errors can often bedevil the board and management as they hopefully seek practical resolution of these problems.

– Thanks for your question, Kelly

Kelly G. RichardsonCCAL is Partner of Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice.

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Your Handyman

Saving Energy Around the House

By Mark Baird Much attention has been given by the media in the recent past about an intimidating new style of home building coined “Green” Construction of “Green” Homes built by “Green” Contractors. These articles talk at length of radiant barriers, rigid foam insulation, tank-less water heaters, building envelopes, structural insulated panels, photovoltaic panels, 95% efficient furnaces; all leaving the typical homeowner confused and wondering if they have any chance of making their home a little more energy efficient without having to make a trip to the bank to borrow a wheel barrel full of green backs. Most of the buzz about green building seems to be directed to new construction and larger remodels and yes it does push up the construction costs in a very significant way with the hopes of a long-term payback via smaller monthly bills from The Gas Company and So Cal Edison. We receive many calls from homeowners asking if there are lesser expensive ways out there to make an older home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter and lower the energy bills at the same time, and the answer is YES! Water Heater Blankets: Your water heater is essentially a tank that is always full of scalding hot water and can be easily made more energy efficient with the installation of a water heater blanket wrap. Purchase a wrap at any hardware store that is fitted for the size of your tank that is typically 40 gallons and is held on with simple straps and good old duct tape. Imagine throwing an extra comforter on your bed in the winter chill and you’ll understand the concept.

Heater Thermostat: If you have lived in your home for 30-40 years and have been using the same thermostat all these years it’s time to consider a new one. Older thermostats simply turned the furnace on when the temperature dropped below the set temperature whether it was 2 AM or 2 PM. Newer models are easily programmed to turn up the temperature before you rise in the morning, lower it during the daytime hours, turn it up again in the evening hours, and then lower it

for the night time hours you spend under quilts and comforters. A new digital thermostat costs about $50, is simple to install, can feature large easy to read numbers and doesn’t require any additional wires or power.

You can even buy a thermostat with wi-fi capability that allows you to control the furnace via your smart phone.

Shade Trees: Maybe the greenest way to keep your home cool in the summer is a fast-growing shade tree planted in a spot where it will keep the blazing afternoon sun from turning your home into an oven. Pick a tree that grows quickly, provides shade in the summer and drops its leaves in the winter when you want the sun to warm your house, doesn’t shed anything sticky or anything that stains a patio, and has roots that grow downward instead of along the surface as to not damage walkways and foundations. The beautiful Tipu tree meets all these requirements and is very commonly seen throughout Santa Barbara along sidewalks and providing shade in parking lots. It’s remarkable how much cooler your house can be in the summer afternoons and evenings when enjoying the shade of a beautiful tree.

New Appliances: New refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, ovens, clothes washers and dryers are much more efficient than their aging ancestors, do a better faster job cleaning and drying, make a lot less noise, and use much less energy. So, if you’ve been waiting for a reason to replace that old avocado green refrigerator or that burnt orange kitchen range; wait no more! Plus, there is a big demand for all types of scrap metals in today’s economy and most appliance dealers will haul away your old appliance for recycling at no charge.

Clothes Dryer Vents: Even if you’ve become an empty nester, the clothes dryer vent should be cleaned out every few years and more frequently with a larger household.

Your clothes will dry much faster with a clean vent, a lint-filled vent can become a fire hazard and less drying time equals a lower utility bill.

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Survey finds 74% of homeowners haven’t refinanced despite low mortgage rates

By Jeff Ostrowski and Bill McGuire Bankrate.com Many American homeowners are passing up a prime opportunity to lower their interest rates and cut their monthly payments by refinancing their loans, according to a new Bankrate survey.

While the savviest homeowners already refinanced — and some have even done so twice — millions more have yet to take advantage of mortgage rates that once would have seemed unthinkably low. Among homeowners with a mortgage they’ve had since before the pandemic, 74% have not refinanced, according to the survey.

“The overwhelming majority of mortgage borrowers have not yet refinanced, despite record-low rates over the past year,” says Greg McBride, CFA, Bankrate chief financial analyst. “Cutting the monthly mortgage payment by $150 or $250, possibly more, can create valuable breathing room in the household budget at a time when so many other costs are on the rise.”

The most common reasons homeowners say they haven’t refinanced Among homeowners who haven’t refinanced, the most-cited reason was that they wouldn’t save enough money to warrant a refi. That choice was named by 32% of respondents.

“You may want to rethink that,” McBride says. “Today’s rates are at levels unseen prior to last year.”

To illustrate one example, if you have a 30-year loan for $300,000 at 4%, your monthly payment is $1,432. Refinancing to 3% would cut it to $1,265, a savings of $167 a month or $2,004 a year. You can use Bankrate’s refinance calculator to see if refinancing will save you money.

Closing costs and fees are the second most-frequently cited objection. Fully 27% of respondents named that as an obstacle.

It’s true — closing costs can cost you thousands of dollars, typically 3 to 5 percent of the amount of the loan. However, if you

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can cut your rate significantly, you’ll recoup those closing costs.

Another common objection is that refinancing requires too much paperwork, a hurdle cited by 23% of those who have yet to refinance.

“Isn’t saving $30,000 over the next decade worth devoting a few hours of your time?” McBride asks.

Some 14% of those who haven’t refinanced said they plan to move or pay off the loan soon. That’s a valid reason not to refinance because it can take years to pay off closing costs, so refinancing is best for homeowners who plan to keep their new mortgages for years.

And 12% said their credit scores were too low to refinance. That could be another credible reason not to refinance — most mortgage borrowers in 2021 have higher credit scores. On-time mortgage payments are one of the best ways to boost your credit score, so make sure you’re paying your loan promptly.

Whatever your reason for not refinancing, you should take a closer look, McBride says. “The most-cited reasons for not refinancing might not hold up in this environment of ultra-low rates,” he says.

If you’re concerned about dipping into cash to pay closing costs, consider rolling those costs into the balance of the loan (known as a no-closing-cost mortgage), McBride says.

More than a third of homeowners don’t know their mortgage rate Some 38% of homeowners with a mortgage don’t know their interest rate, including 54% of millennials. Those who do know their mortgage rate reported a median rate of 3.57%, and an average of 4.57%.

Both of those levels are well above current rates, meaning homeowners can reap significant savings with a refi. In separate research, mortgage data firm Black Knight

Home sales, including those in Dallas, have soared because of near record-low mortgage rates.

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says 15 million American homeowners are in position to save by refinancing.

Tracking down the rate on your mortgage should be a simple matter of checking your monthly statement or contacting your mortgage servicer. If you’re among the homeowners who don’t know your mortgage rate, getting the answer should be your first step. You’ll need to know your current rate to understand whether you’ll benefit from refinancing at current rates.

Refinance trends vary by generation and income Some 28% of millennials (Americans aged 25 to 40) have refinanced, compared with just 17% of Gen X (ages 41 to 56) and 17% of baby boomers (ages 57 to 75).

Baby boomers are more likely to feel refinancing wouldn’t save them enough money (37%, compared with 29% for Gen X and 21% for millennials). Gen Xers are most likely to point to fees and closing costs as an obstacle to refinancing (34 percent, compared to 27% of baby boomers and 20% of millennials).

Homeowners with household income over $50,000 are nearly twice as likely to have refinanced (24% have done so) compared with homeowners with household income of less than $50,000 (just 13%).

The most popular reasons to tap home equity Bankrate also asked homeowners with a mortgage what they view as good reasons to tap into their home equity. Home improvements or repairs led the way, named by 60% of respondents, followed by debt consolidation, cited by 44%. Homeowners could cite more than one reason.

Other reasons cited less frequently include: keeping up with regular household bills (19%), paying tuition or other education expenses (19%), other investments (16%) and taking a vacation (7%).

How to refinance your mortgage Step 1: Set a clear goal. Have a compelling reason to refinance. It could be cutting your monthly payment, shortening the term of your loan or pulling out equity for home repairs or to repay higher-interest debt. You

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may also want to roll your HELOC into a refi.

Step 2: Check your credit score. You’ll need to qualify for a refinance just as you needed to get approval for your original home loan.

The higher your credit score, the better refinance rates lenders will offer you — and the better your chances of underwriters approving your loan.

Step 3: Determine how much home equity you have. Your home equity is the value of your home in excess of what you owe your mortgage lender. To find that figure, check your mortgage statement to see your current balance. Then, check online home search sites or get a real estate agent to run an analysis to find the current estimated value of your home. Your home equity is the difference between the two. For example, if you owe $250,000 on your home, and its value is $325,000, your home equity totals $75,000.

Step 4: Shop multiple mortgage lenders.

Getting quotes from multiple mortgage lenders can save you thousands. Once you’ve chosen a lender, discuss when it’s best to lock in your rate so you won’t have to worry about rates climbing before your loan closes.

Step 5: Get your paperwork in order. Gather recent pay stubs, federal tax returns, bank statements and anything else your mortgage lender requests. Your lender will also look at your credit and net worth, so disclose your assets and liabilities upfront.

Methodology Bankrate.com commissioned YouGov Plc to conduct the survey. All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 3,657 adults, including 1,041 with a mortgage. Fieldwork was undertaken from July 26-29, 2021. The survey was carried out online and meets rigorous quality standards. It employed a non-probability-based sample using both quotas upfront during collection and then a weighting scheme on the back end designed and proven to provide nationally representative results.

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(1) Small mirrors placed in a series provide an affordable alternative to traditional artwork.

(2) Framed black-and-white photography can add interest without breaking the bank.

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Try These Tips For Affordable Artwork

By Cathy Hobbs

Artwork doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive. Designers use a number of tricks to create interesting and original artwork without breaking the bank. Here are some tips for adding artwork to your decor on a budget.

• Consider mirrors. In many instances, mirrors can be an affordable solution. Small mirrors placed in a series or grouping can be a creative and attractive display.

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270 Rosario Park Rd | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA DRE 01401533 | Offered at $899,000 Thomas Johansen 805.886.1857

121 W Junipero St | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA DRE 01468842 | Offered at $1,600,000 James Krautmann 805.451.4527

OPEN SUN 1-4

3375 Foothill Rd 1123 | Carpinteria | 2BD/2BA DRE 01775462 | Offered at $895,000 Susan Jordano 805.680.9060

1720 Chapala St 4 | Santa Barbara | 1BD/1BA DRE 00839296 | Offered at $597,000 Roberta Hewson 805.681.8800

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ARTWORK

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• Use black and white. Black and white are often forgotten colors. If you are looking for a modern and minimal look, consider black-and-white or even all-white artwork.

• Frame posters, postcards, small prints, or even wrapping paper for colorful art solutions for a children’s room or bathroom.

• Go frameless. Frameless or gallery wrapped artwork is an affordable alternative.

• Go DIY. Making your own art can be both affordable and fun.

Consider framing treasured mementos or have fun with paint. f art es o and c e i sh dp ppe te a fre ce. a r w offi crea erygall quoise s home s r o i r e s eles nd tu in th n Recip Framrange a le look tesy Desig in o ffordab hoto cour P a

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C H A R M I N G M I C RO - E S TAT E in S K Y L I N E PA R K

1244 HIGHLAND ROAD | SANTA YNEZ | 5 BEDS | 3 BATHS | OFFERED AT $2,395,000

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ll you could ever want! So much to love on this charming 1.1 acre micro-estate located in Skyline Park; one of the most desirable areas in all Santa Ynez Valley.

Down a quiet lane past a babbling pond is a truly magical property set under a canopy of mature magnolia trees complete with a 2,600+/- sf main house, guest house, pool cabana, and so much more. The 5 bedroom, 3 bath house has been extensively renovated in a contemporary farmhouse design and the floorplan has been thoughtfully redesigned. The home features white oak wood floors throughout, contemporary tile and fixtures, stone fireplace, built-in custom cabinetry, and an open floor plan ideal for large families and entertaining. French doors off the living and dining rooms open to an expansive lawn flanked by rose gardens, a chicken coop, and a secret tree house. The studio guest house

has its own private entrance and enclosed yard and is finished to the same level of quality as the main house. Adjacent to the sparkling pool and spa is an entertaining pavilion with bar seating and a TV. On the other end is an utterly charming pool house with hang out area, bathroom, and outdoor shower. This entertainer's dream also has a stone fire pit, horse show pit, and numerous lounging and dining areas. For those looking to hone your gardening skills, there are raised vegetable beds, and an orchard with mature trees. At the rear of the property is an 18'x24'storage shed and sport court. Additionally, there is RV parking with septic and power hook ups. This acre parcel has been masterfully planned out and there is even additional room for horses or other animals. Water is included in the very affordable quarterly association fee. Santa Ynez Valley living at its best!

CAREY KENDALL

ASHLEY ENDY

805.689.6262 carey@clkre.com careykendall.com DRE 00753349

805.686.7445 ashleyendy@hotmail.com villagesite.com DRE 01385577

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On Gardening:

e Z b e r r a s u L a n s d Dark K e e r T w a P i w tes a P

By Norman Winter Callaway Gardens is famous for a lot of things in the world of nature and certainly, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center is among the best in the country. It’s the place to give you a glimpse into the butterflies of Central America and the Tropics. Outside the Center, however, is where I like to hang out where you see what can happen at your home. In other words, build and they will come.

After having been the Director of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas my vision of nature was transformed as I could see more clearly the importance certain plants played in the sustainability of pollinators.

I would urge you as a gardener, a homeschool teacher, or a science teacher looking to add more zip to your STEM requirements to visit your local public garden during butterfly season.

But a couple of days ago my walk around the Center at Callaway Gardens gave me a glimpse back into one of the most beautiful native butterflies in the Eastern United States, the Zebra swallowtail. Twenty years ago, I filmed it for Southern Gardening TV with Mississippi State University and had since begun to think I might never see it again.

The Zebra swallowtail is not endangered, but like the Monarch, it too has a pretty rigid diet for the caterpillar stage, and that is the Paw Paw. In other words, no Paw Paw leaves, no Zebra swallowtails. Fortunately, there are several species in the wild with the one known botanically as Asminia triloba having the widest range.

As a kid growing up in Abilene, Texas I sang the song “Picking up Paw Paws” like you probably did. We bent over, probably an exercise, and put them in our pocket.

No one knew what a Paw Paw was and most likely neither did the teacher. That day filming the Zebra swallowtail for TV I learned personally as I ate my first Paw Paw. Holy wow how great the taste and the fragrance from the cutopen fruit was an olfactory extravaganza, reminding me of a combination of all Caribbean fruit. Incredibly though, this was a native.

True the Paw Paw is our country’s largest native edible fruit. George Washington treasured the chilled fruit and my guess is, you will, too if you ever get to experience it. The Paw Paw belongs in the Annonaceae or Custard apple family. There are a lot of these fruits in the tropics, along with the handful of species in the United States.

So, this day in Callaway where I am reeling off photos by the hundreds there it was the Zebra swallowtail flying around, supping on lantana, about 30 feet away there it was a 10-foot tall Paw Paw tree. Build it and they will come.

When I got home and was looking at the photos, admiring how beautiful this butterfly was, I remembered a rare butterfly that showed up at the National Butterfly Center that looked very similar. The butterfly took everyone’s breath away, it was the Dark Kite. The butterfly much more prevalent in Mexico and South America was indeed related to the Zebra and has to have this same family of Custard Apple to survive.

The species of Paw Paw, Asminia triloba, is native from East Texas to Florida and along a line from Nebraska east to New York. This is great news for gardeners who want to plant a tree, to do so will allow you to teach your children and grandchildren about our heritage, eat some tropically delicious fruit and relish in the exotic beauty of perhaps our most stunning butterfly.

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. ©2018 Norman Winter / Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Outdoor Add-Ons Can Up Your Summer Fun

Outdoor spas can serve as a welcomed outdoor amenity.

Photos courtesy Design Recipes

The use of the color green helps soften an outdoor space.

By Cathy Hobbs Whether you have a sprawling backyard, patio or just a small balcony, outdoor space is a premium. So why not make the most of it? When it comes to outdoor enjoyment, here are some general tips to keep in mind.

BACKYARDS Backyards should not be overly cluttered. If you have sizeable land, why not allow room to enjoy it? In many instances, one of the best uses of an open and spacious backyard is to create different areas, such as a opportunity for gardening, children’s play or outdoor cooking. The key is to not overbuild and still allow space for games and relaxation.

Firepits are a popular addition in outdoor entertaining.

PATIOS Patios or decks are often perfect spaces for outdoor dining and entertainment. A great use may be an outdoor kitchen or barbecue area. When setting up an outdoor eating or dining space, one rule of thumb is to allow enough room for both your family and if possible, two to four additional guests.

BALCONIES AND TERRACES Just because you have a small outdoor space or live in an urban environment doesn’t mean you can’t get the most of your outdoor space. One of the best and most efficient ways to achieve this is to divide your outdoor space into clear and distinct zones, like an entertaining zone, lounge zone and a dining zone.

ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR SPACES If you have additional outdoor space in which to build, you may want to consider adding in some enhanced amenities like fire pits, spas, gardens and pools.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Email her at info@cathyhobbs.com.

A summer garden can serve as the perfect outdoor addition to the outdoor experience.

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How to find inspiration for your Home decor ideas

By Cathy Hobbs

Tribune News Service

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hether it’s in nature, pages of a magazine, a friend’s home, hotel or designer show house, design inspiration is wherever you find it. Recently, more than 60 top designers met at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York to create one-of-a-kind vignettes to benefit charity. The annual event is called Design On A Dime and is sponsored through Housing Works. All items are for sale and proceeds benefit those affected by homelessness, HIV and AIDS. Show houses are held in various forms throughout the country and are a wonderful way to be inspired for ideas for your own home. Other sources of inspiration include retail stores, restaurants, magazines, showrooms and even nature.

A bold, dramatic piece of art serves as an inspirational springboard for a creative color palette.

Photos courtsey Design Recipes

OTHER WAYS TO FIND INSPIRATION

Often we ignore what is right in front of us. Whether it is a pretty flower, display or well designed public space, the reality is you can find inspiration virtually anywhere.

Many designers travel with sketch books to always document great design. Along similar lines, many designers also photograph any design element they find interesting. This isn’t for the purpose of imitating, but being inspired. Look for interesting color combinations, textures and interesting use of design.

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A deep wall color helps demonstrate how a mix of light and dark elements can provide contrast and interest.

HOW TO FIND INSPIRATION Continued from page 16

Visit museums, exhibitions, art shows and design events. These venues tend to not only attract talent, but the very latest in design.

sold on using vintage items? Consider mixing items that are new, bold or unique with those that are more vintage in nature.

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

ASK QUESTIONS

Inspiration is not always about what is the latest and greatest. While newer items may be appealing, so can vintage pieces that may be capable of being refreshed and repurposed. Not

A rustic space can provide inspiration for country homes or gardens.

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Remember, whether it’s a piece of art you spotted in a restaurant, wallpaper on the wall of a room in a designer show house or display piece in a retail store, that piece is likely available for purchase or can be sourced and pur-

This graphic artwork shows how it can be used in a space.

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chased from a manufacturer or artisan directly.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at www.cathyhobbs.com ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Graphic elements and shapes create inspiration for a geometric or retro feel.

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Today’s

To view this weekend’s Open Home Guide and all other Real Estate for sale or rent go to: newspress.com – click on Special Editions, House & Home

CARPINTERIA

RIVIERA

2-4 $895,000 3375 Foothill Road 1123 2/2 Gorgeously remodeled 2BR/2BA featuring high ceilings, marble countertops & polo field/ocean views.

Perfect for a main residence or a holiday getaway!

1-3 $1,700,000 811 E Pedregosa #2 2/2 Impeccable luxury home in 2 unit HOA with awesome views. Approach from APS for best parking access.

Village properties Simone Shomaker

Village properties Marcella Simmons

805-455-7992

# 2105209

Village properties Katie Mohun

1-4

$597.000

Zia Group | eXp Realty California Alan Siebenaler 805-331-1776

530-414-1033

Zia Group | eXp Realty California Alex Stoeber 805-450-9944_

1-4 $2,500,000 1737 Loma St 3/3 This gorgeous Spanish style view home is ready for you to call it your own!

805-946-3231

# 2078391

12-3 $1,625,000 4455 La Paloma Ave. 4/2 Enjoy those sunset evenings in a serene setting and the potential to create your very own dream property, opportunity awaits

2-4 $1,875,000 118 Eucalyptus Hill Circle 3/2 Utmost privacy, one level ocean/mountain views.

Updated contemporary w/open floor plan.

805-689-1153

Village properties Curtis Swan

# 520230

# 2049218

2-4 $2,450,000 3848 Crescent Drive #2 4/3 Tucked down a quaint & private drive, this hidden gem will surprise & impress! This custom-built home offers 3.050 SF +/- with 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths, a rare find in the desirable Monte Vista School area.

1-8 $1,295,000 1095 Veronica Springs Rd 3/2 NEW LISTING! FIRST OPEN HOUSE! Single-level, ranchstyle home with views of Campanil Hill, corrals and space for rural living just minutes from town.

805-680-3826

805-607-9709

SAN ROQUE

HIDDEN VALLEY

Village properties Cara Gamberdella

# 2090649

SAN ANTONIO CREEK

EUCALYPTUS HILL

Village properties Ed Edick

# 1405400

1-4 $1,995,000 801 De La Guerra Terrace 3/2.5 Enjoy panoramic ocean views from this quintessential Spanish home located in Santa Barbara’s Riviera neighborhood.

# 2047418

EAST SIDE LOWER

Village properties Daylyn Jackson

# 1902013

$1,995,000 801 De La Guerra Terrace 3/2.5 11-1 Enjoy panoramic ocean views from this quintessential Spanish home located in Santa Barbara’s Riviera neighborhood.

DOWNTOWN 1720 Chapala Street #4 1/1 Best Buy in Santa Barbara

805-680-9981

Village properties Louis & Susan Manzo

# 1766267

805-895-6918

# 756919

LA CUMBRE $1,234.50 286 N La Cumbre Rd 3/2.5 12-3 PARK on STREET. Ready for Immediate Occupancy/ Showcase Townhome on 2.5 ac. Parcel. Spacious floorplan, attached 2 car garage. Close to shopping, banks and restaurants. Leave the car at home.

Berkshire Hathaway Jeanne Palumbo

805 689-1968

# 00620622

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Saving Energy daylight around an exterior door when closed you can seal up this gap with inexpensive weather stripping found at any hardware store. A drafty door lets in cold air in the winter months and hot air in the summer and even a small gap under the door will let mice come and go as they please. Most types of weather stripping are easy to install, inexpensive to buy, and will quickly pay back in reduced heating and cooling bills.

Dripping Faucets: Much like Chinese water torture a dripping faucet can give you heart failure when your water bill arrives in the mail, and a dripping hot water faucet can keep your water heater working on overtime.

Most drips can be fixed with a new rubber washer or a

new valve cartridge, but sometimes they can signal the end of the road for an older faucet which can usually be replaced with a new model for about $125 or less for the budget conscious homeowner.

Attic Insulation: Many of the older homes found in Santa Barbara have no attic insulation and the attic heats up the house in the summer and cools down the house in the winter while your furnace races to keep up. Probably the most common attic insulation are the rolls of thick pink fiberglass batting that are easily installed and is like covering your house with a big fluffy pink down comforter. Sale ads for rolls of attic insulation at the big box hardware stores always seem to appear at the end

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of fall and early winter and give you an opportunity for a relatively inexpensive way to make your home much more livable while reducing your heating bill.

Mark Baird is a General Contractor & the Owner of “Your Handyman” servicing Santa Barbara since 2006.

You can contact Mark at 805-968-1234 or email him at: mark@yourhandymansb.com.

Visit his website at: www.yourhandymansb.com.

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Santa BarBara County SaleS

This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from August 16, 2021 thru August 20, 2021.

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

1660 FREDENSBORG WAY

LITTLE PINE PROPERTIES LLC

ALDRICH RYLAND RAY EU

$1,775,000

8/18/2021

1259 ALAMO PINTADO RD

BARNARD FAMILY TRUST

DAVIDSON ROBERT EA

$2,753,000

8/16/2021

5446 EIGHTH ST 27

GORDON III PROPERTIES LLC

MURPHY DEBORAH L

$490,000

8/20/2021

6075 JACARANDA WAY B

EVANS KIRK

MICHAEL WILLIAM MATTHEW EU

$720,000

8/17/2021

1280 FRANCISCAN CT 4

BOUBEL PARKER EA

LIVESLEY RAVEEWAN

$720,000

8/20/2021

4950 SANDYLAND RD 120

PATE MARY K EA

WEBBER JEANNETTE EA

$860,000

8/19/2021

1323 CAMINO TRILLADO

WALTER BRUCE

TOWERS KENNETH W EA

$1,265,000

8/18/2021

5231 OGAN RD

GIRARD JEFFREY JAMES

SARKISIAN ARMINE

$1,275,000

8/17/2021

CUYAMA

312 WASIOJA RD

BERNHARDT WEBSTER WILLIAM III

BOYAJIAN ELLA LAINE EA

$1,000,000

8/17/2021

GOLETA

37 DEARBORN PL 82

TALWAR ASHOK EA

RHOADES ROBERT EU

$429,000

8/17/2021

7626 HOLLISTER AVE 230

BALL KURT D

AT 2010 INVESTMENTS LLC

$600,000

8/16/2021

5364 TRACI DR

ARONSON CHRISTOPHER J EA

ECKERT CHRISTIAN T

$865,000

8/17/2021

298 SAN NAPOLI DR

MOLLICA ANTHONY EU

KOZACHUK FILLIP EU

$983,500

8/17/2021

7259 TUOLUMNE DR

HALL KENNETH EA

MENA ALEJANDRO EU

$1,100,000

8/18/2021

648 DARA RD

DUDLEY SONDRA SUE

MANDRELL JEFFREY R EA

$1,119,500

8/18/2021

288 VEGA DR

LEELAHATORN MAYUREE

HOPE JANETTE EA

$1,196,000

8/16/2021

7937 RIO VISTA DR

PIGATTI PATRICK J EA

UNDERWOOD JANET S EA

$1,290,000

8/19/2021

474 HARVARD LN

WINSLOW JAMES E EU

SCHULTE CHRISTOPHER EU

$1,570,000

8/18/2021

673 SANTA MARGUERITA DR

RICHARDS LYUDMYLA I EU

RUSSELL EDGAR EU

$1,610,000

8/20/2021

GUADALUPE

3340 POINT SAL RD

BILLINGTON JOHN W EA

MILLER MARY CATHERINE EA

$350,000

8/17/2021

ISLA VISTA

6711 SABADO TARDE RD

6711 SABADO TARDE LLC

TLC3 LLC

$1,585,000

8/17/2021

LOMPOC

313 W WALNUT AVE

CASAREZ JULIE K

MARQUEZ MIGUEL EA

$265,000

8/17/2021

1108 SEABREEZE WAY

BOYKIN LORETTA EA

GUERRERO MARIO EA

$345,000

8/20/2021

817 W NECTARINE AVE

KLAWITER GLORIA ANN

FONSECA EDWIN EA

$400,000

8/20/2021

1119 PARKSIDE WAY

HARPER DAVID P

LARSH JASON

$415,000

8/17/2021

1412 W WALNUT AVE

BRADLEY JOHN M EA

VILLANUEVA MAYRA D GARCIA EA

$415,000

8/20/2021

417 S FIRST ST

CROCKER AARON EA

TRUSTY DAVID N EA

$510,000

8/20/2021

1433 VILLAGE MEADOWS DR

VELAZQUEZ RAFAEL EU

MINANO PACHECHO PEDRO MIGUEL E

$515,000

8/17/2021

301 HUNTINGTON PL

WILIAMS SANDRA JO

GARCIA CHRISTOPHER EU

$540,000

8/17/2021

312 PRINCETON PL

WELBOURN JOHN T EU

DUARTE SANDRA

$550,000

8/17/2021

1041 N LUPINE ST

BRADLEY JOHN M

CISNEROS GERARDO AGUIRRE EA

$560,000

8/20/2021

1220 COAST VILLAGE 101

MCGEE ROBERT WILLIAM

MOLIVER IVY LISA

$1,375,000

8/16/2021

1510 SINALOA DR

FAANES REBECCA EU

TAYLOR ANDREW WRIGHT

$3,375,000

8/19/2021

1175 E MOUNTAIN DR

DUFFY DOROTHY

SHUKOV GREGORY EA

$4,111,500

8/19/2021

160 MIRAMAR AVE

M D I TRUST 2014 TRUST EA

LAFFONT DOMINIQUE

$4,174,500

8/16/2021

725 RIVEN ROCK RD

BRUSTIN MICHELE

LURIE MICHAEL D EA

$5,200,000

8/20/2021

745 LILAC DR

CIANCIULLI DAVID FRANCIS EA

CRAWFORD GREGG W EA

$6,920,000

8/18/2021

867 LILAC DR

NELSON STANLEY EA

BREEDLOVE GREGORY EU

$8,650,000

8/16/2021

3566 MODOC RD 33

MANCINI HELENA LINH

SCHONIGER WENDLE J EA

$656,000

8/18/2021

1227 STONECREEK RD F

DIETRICH CAROL ANN

SAPIEN DANIEL R

$675,000

8/17/2021

611 W SOLA ST 9

ESTRADA JASMINA

MCWILLIAMS MARION EU

$726,500

8/16/2021

406 VIA ROSA C

HERTIG MICHELLE J

ISOLA GENEVIEVE IRENE EA

$755,000

8/20/2021

895 CIENEGUITAS RD

PEARL JAMES A II EA

SCHOER BARRY EU

$850,000

8/16/2021

746 CALLE DE LOS AMIGO

SEKERA JUNE A

HENNING JOHN EU

$1,050,000

8/17/2021

CARPINTERIA

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Santa BarBara County SaleS AREA

ADDRESS

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

SANTA BARBARA

621 N ALISOS ST

BREN OLIVER

PELZ-WALSH KYRA EA

$1,112,000

8/19/2021

414 SHASTA LN

WRIGHT STACEY

REARDON JANE MARIE

$1,150,000

8/18/2021

469 SCENIC DR

CARTER EDWARD F III EA

COFFIN PARKER RUSSEL EA

$1,270,000

8/20/2021

3040 MARILYN WAY

BENNETT JOHN D EA

BRODERICK MATTHEW A EA

$1,450,000

8/17/2021

925 LOWENA DR

VERSOLA MARGARET ANNE

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION

$1,500,000

8/17/2021

4441 LA PALOMA AVE

MAYNEZ M JOHN

LEE VALENTINA VICTORIA EA

$1,530,000

8/20/2021

3828 PEMM PL

CROOKS GARY EA

NICKEL LOWELL EU

$1,650,000

8/16/2021

11 LA FLECHA LN

COX DEBORAH LEE EA

SCHLOH ERNA

$1,688,000

8/16/2021

220 N ARBOLEDA RD

GARDNER JOHN S EA

BUNKER KYLE EA

$1,800,000

8/20/2021

32 E VALERIO ST

TREITLER CHRISTIAN EA

OHLMAN JEFFERY L EA

$1,875,000

8/19/2021

1438 HILLCREST RD

ISELIN JUSTIN A

ANAPOL BENJAMIN EU

$1,995,000

8/17/2021

2770 GLENDESSARY LN

DE LA TORRE FRANK ANDREW EA

CONTRERAS MARIO EU

$2,300,000

8/17/2021

722 WILLOWGLEN RD

BISSELL ROBERT W EA

PELLETIER GEN EA

$2,350,000

8/19/2021

516 E MICHELTORENA ST

ANDERSON SCOTT EA

GORRELL WILSON C EA

$2,500,000

8/18/2021

516 E MICHELTORENA ST

ANDERSON SCOTT EA

GORRELL WILSON C EA

$2,500,000

8/18/2021

615 SAN PASCUAL ST

615 SAN PASCUAL LLC

MARTIN UNTIED LLC

$2,500,000

8/20/2021

605 WILLOWGLEN RD

MURALLES GILLIAN OPATRNY

DRESEL-VELASQUEZ ADRIAN EA

$2,550,000

8/20/2021

49 CEDAR LN

HARNETIAUX THOMAS LEE

HERTING WILLIAM ROBERT EA

$2,575,000

8/19/2021

1322 DOVER RD

LEVINE LOUISE D

CARR JAMES ALLEN EU

$2,700,000

8/17/2021

144 LAS ONDAS

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Augusta Lavender Heliotrope tops must-have plant list for 2022

By Norman Winter If someone had told me that there was a heliotrope that could hang with a lantana over a long hot and wet summer, I would have said sure, when pigs fly. Well, clear Runway One because Augusta Lavender is arriving for spring 2022.

I am writing this as much for the greenhouse grower as the home gardener; this plant is a winner and put it in production plans ASAP. As a gardener in the South, it has been a dream to have a heliotrope that could perform over a long hot summer and not disappear by June 15.

When it was suggested that I put these in The Garden Guy’s trial, I quickly responded that heliotropes were basically losers in the South. You know: too hot, too humid and every heliotrope I had ever tried perished as if it encountered a flame thrower.

Augusta Lavender is like none you have ever tried. I’ll happily go with the name lavender, but to be honest, blue or sky blue would have worked too. But this isn’t the only color you will see as each little floret has a center that is orange to deep yellow. You’ve got your own complementary color scheme in each flower.

There is a good chance you aren’t familiar with heliotropes. Botanically speaking they are in the borage or forget-me-not family and if you looked at the long list of genera or family members, I doubt all but the ardent botanist could recognize more than five. But don’t let that throw you, I assure you this will be a new plant for your pollinator arsenal.

If visiting pollinators don’t float your boat then just look at it as a great lavender plant that reaches 24-inches tall with a 36-inch spread. It kind of looks like a lantana and is tough-as-nails so you can go golf while the nerds like me are shooting photos and shouting the names of butterflies we see feeding on the blossoms.

Like I tend to do, I simply went with color partnerships with my trial plants. Don’t forget I was expecting them to die. I planted Augusta Lavender with Color Coded Orange You Awesome echinacea and Luscious Marmalade lantana in another area that was close. They were also combined with Vermillionaire cuphea. You can see how in my eyes I was seeing the blue hues in the lavender. I’ll admit I could not have picked better combos from my standpoint.

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The treasured Pipevine Swallowtail has found the Augusta Lavender heliotrope to be just perfect.

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is just one of several species of butterflies that will visit the Augusta Lavender heliotrope.

Augusta Lavender is a new heliotrope making its debut in 2022. It reaches 24inches tall with a 36-inch spread. Each floret has an orange-yellow center.

Tiny butterflies like this male Whirlabout feast continually on the Augusta Lavender heliotrope.

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Young’s Plant Farms in Auburn, Alabama, also had some beautiful combinations in their 2021 Annual Trial Garden Tour. They used August Lavender, Truffula Pink gomphrena and the new 2022 Luscious Citron lantana. Then they went vertical with the white climbing Thunbergia Coconut A Peel.

This look was picture-perfect too.

Augusta Lavender heliotrope, a hybrid with South American DNA has been everything I could have wanted. It is expected to be an annual north of zone 9 meaning it should not return in my zone 8a garden. You can bet I’ll be watching and if indeed it doesn’t return, you can bet I’ll be replanting in the spring. Everyone needs Augusta Lavender.

It has continually brought in a variety of bees, skipper butterflies and the big boys too like Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, and the treasured Pipevine Swallowtails. You’ll have to take my word on it, hummingbirds have paid regular visits too.

I hinted at this above, but this is such a great plant you may want to alert your hometown garden center now that you’ll be looking for it in the spring. They may not know about Augusta Lavender heliotrope and your request may help.

Next year looks so exciting and a great time to be a gardener.

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. ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

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