A Thursday Evening (in October!)
There’s something pretty great about being able to finish a Thursday, head to the beach, and watch the sun go down with your favorite person. Kristin and I took advantage of that recently, and it was a good reminder of one of the reasons we love living here. Around Santa Barbara, the best parts of the week don’t always wait for the weekend.
And while the market continues to change, the reasons people want to live here really haven’t. Whether you’re thinking about making a move, wondering what your home might be worth, or simply curious about what’s happening around town, we’re always happy to be a resource. No agenda—just a conversation if it’s useful.
Real Estate in the News
Sellers Make 4.6% More When Choosing Private Exclusives or Coming Soons
Think listing your home everywhere all at once is the best way to get top dollar? New research reveals why rushing straight to public search portals could actually be costing you thousands and how a strategic phased rollout puts nearly twenty thousand extra dollars directly into your pocket.
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Local Happenings
OCTOBER 10-11
Palm Tree Music Festival Montecito
Two days of live music at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, with the Montecito setting adding a distinctly Santa Barbara feel.
OCTOBER 17 | 10AM-5PM
Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
A free waterfront festival celebrating Santa Barbara’s commercial fishing community, with seafood, local vendors and harbor activities.
OCTOBER 1-31
Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest
A Valley-wide tradition featuring creative scarecrows throughout Santa Ynez, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, Ballard and Los Alamos. Visitors can stroll through the communities and vote for favorites.
OCTOBER 2-11
Santa Ynez Art Walk
Art-focused event in downtown Santa Ynez with participating local businesses.
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 8 Essential Tasks for the Season
Prepare your house for cooler weather by sealing window drafts, scheduling an easy furnace tune-up, and reversing ceiling fans to keep your living space cozy, safe, and energy-efficient.
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How to Refresh Your Home for Fall, According to Interior Designers
Elevate your seasonal interior decor by layering rich velvet and corduroy textures, incorporating bold wall colors, and curating eye-catching vintage statement pieces throughout your primary living spaces.
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HGTV’s Favorite Fall Decorating Ideas
Transform your space for autumn with vibrant front porch planters, cozy velvet accent pillows, and warm neutral paint tones that make your home feel instantly inviting for the season.
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Featured Listings
3 BD 3 BA 2162 SF .27 ac $995,000
Story book home on a flat ¼ acre lot in Buellton’s coveted Thumbelina Village. Beautiful curb appeal with a row of rose bushes lining the front yard leading up to a welcoming arbor and flagstone walkway to the charming front porch.
Once inside you’ll discover over 2,100 sq ft. of single-level living with modern updates including central A/C, double-pane windows, and recently remodeled bathrooms. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, office w/ separate walkout, formal living room, casual family room with stately brick fireplace, and large eat-in kitchen highlight the livability of this well maintained home.
The large, flat backyard with great potential for a pool and/or ADU, solar panels with battery storage, and RV parking add to the value and utility of this lovingly cared for home.
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