#VacationHomes on The Rise!

• Vacation Home Sales were up 57.4% in 2014
• 1.13 Million Vacation Homes Sold
• 2014 marked the highest level of sales in the U.S. since 2003

#August 2015 Closing Changes #TRIDForms

Come August, there will be a new roadblock to closing a deal on a house There’s a shift coming that’s about to wreak havoc at the closing table for agents and clients alike.

10 Eco-Friendly Tips

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Contemporary Kitchen by London Interior Designers & Decorators Amelia Carter Interiors

hemical-based cleaning products have drawbacks: They’re pricey, they may trigger health issues and their manufacture, use and disposal can harm the environment. So if you’re approaching a spring cleaning of your home this year, why not consider these effective all-natural cleaning alternatives? Lemon

#SpringChecklist Freshen Your Home #CurbAppeal

Farmhouse Entry by New York Photographers Rikki Snyder

ime to pack away the winter coats and pull out those Wellies — spring is finally here! With this checklist as your guide, help your home burst into spring with a curb appeal makeover. Pick as few (or as many) tasks as you want to tackle, from porch swings to plantings, and your home will be looking its best before you can say “baseball season.”

Plan Your Dream #OutdoorOasis

 

Astro Turf replaced slippery white tiles in the yard, surrounding this comfortable lounge pool deck in Laguna Beach, California. However, mixing soil & sand together then laying moss beds down will create a more unique feel & look. Moss comes in all different types, mingle in lighter shades with the darker ones and make your own garden come to life. Each moss plant should grow to about 12 inches in diameter. See more Outdoor Oasis ideas!

Just Sold! 5291 Hickory St #1 $312,000

We are proud to announce the sale of this condo in Carpinteria! Move-in ready 2-bedroom/1-bathroom all on the ground floor. All appliances included. 1-car garage. Low HOA dues. Community pool and playground. Located a stones throw to beautiful Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, trails, beaches, parks and golf driving range!

Sold for $312,000

MLS#15-237

Strong Condo & Townhome Market

REALTORS’®  outlook for the next six months for townhomes and condominiums is generally strong across these states, District of Columbia, North Dakota, Colorado, Texas, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska.  These states have experienced strong job growth due to the oil/gas and information technology sectors.  Condominiums are frequently the entry point to homeownership for first-time homebuyers, more so with the growing interest for “walkable” and “smart” neighborhoods.

25 Thrifty Ways to Create #OutdoorDining

See how creative design and clever repurposing can transform a sliver of the outdoors into a comfortable—and affordable—area for open-air entertaining...

#EditorsPicks Our Favorite #DiningAreas Ever

Where would we most like to pull up a seat and sup with loved ones? Our choices may surprise—and delight—you.

#Goleta Living

Thinking about buying or selling? Why not hire a specialist? Our proven approach will sell your home for more money in less time.
JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN GOLETA & NOLETA Address Sales Price Sq Ft Beds Baths 4591 Sierra Madre Drive $1,675,500 2,533 3 3 5556 Camino Cerralvo $1,262,000 2,456 5 3.5 1432 Camino Rio Verde $1,179,000 2,043 3 2 220 Sanderling Lane $939,823 3,113 4 3.5 589 Via Rueda $929,000 1,536 3 2 5848 Azalea Way $902,500 1,786 4 3 507 Carriage Hill Court $812,500 2,022 3 2 7355 Greensboro Street $797,500 1,725 4 2 461 Arundel Road $780,000 1,749 4 2 5949 Trudi Drive $765,000 1,745 3 2 715 San Fernando Drive $760,000 1,508 3 2 234 Magna Vista Street $742,000 1,620 3 2 365 Via El Cuadro $735,000 1,470 3 2 5073 San Simeon Drive $690,000 1,561 4 2 6220 Newcastle Ave $680,000 1,305 3 2 5096 Amberly Place $650,000 1,268 3 2 4400 Shadow Hills Circle, Unit L $650,000 1,677 2 2 242 Winchester Drive $625,000 1,152 3 2 94 Brandon Drive $612,500 1,146 3 2 22 San Mateo Avenue $595,000 1,125 3 1.5 301 Moreton Bay Lane, #6 $410,000 1,200 3 2
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#Carpinteria Living

Thinking about buying or selling? Why not hire a specialist? Our proven approach will sell your home for more money in less time.
JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN CARPINTERIA Address Sales Price Sq Ft Baths Beds 3579 Padaro Ln $8,250,000 2,267 3 4 3555.5 Padaro Ln $6,500,000 2,082 3 2 7461 Shepard Mesa Rd $1,160,000 1,563 2 2 607 Walnut Ave $925,000 1,513 3 3 5489 Granada Way $740,000 1,550 2 3 5280 Ogan Rd $699,000 1,044 1 3 4854 Sawyer Ave Represented both Buyers & Sellers $590,000 1,570 2 2 4884 Sawyer Ave $570,000 1,530 2 2 4515 Carpinteria Ave, Unit E $552,000 1,460 2.5 2 1006 Palmetto Way, Unit C $484,500 1,344 1.5 3 5940 Via Real, #3 $330,000 840 1 2
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#Montecito Living

Thinking about buying or selling? Why not hire a specialist? Our proven approach will sell your home for more money in less time.
JANUARY 2015 SOLD PROPERTIES IN MONTECITO Address Sales Price Sq Ft Baths Beds 1735 Glen Oaks Rd $11,500,000 9,021 12 8 1284 Mesa Rd $8,400,000 8,332 9 6 645/675 Olive Rd $6,752,600 5,090 7 5 1684 San Leandro Ln $6,250,000 7,585 6 5 2475 Bella Vista Dr $6,200,000 3,771 3.5 3 680 Ashley Rd $5,630,000 3,685 7 6 1367 Plaza Pacifica $4,500,000 1,769 2.5 2 175 Olive Mill Rd $4,090,125 5,048 5.5 5 715 Ladera Ln $3,900,000 4,837 5 3 1385 Danielson Rd $2,800,000 - 4 3 87 Seaview Dr $1,550,000 1,769 2 2 905 Aleeda Ln $1,420,000 1,987 2 3 645 Circle Dr $773,400 1,400 2 2
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