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Tax Reform Bill Approved

The Tax Reform Bill has been approved by both Houses and will now go to the President to sign into law. There is a lot of detail to unpack over the coming months to fully understand all of the implications, both intended and unintended. Perh...

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The Tax Reform Bill and its Potential Effect on Real Estate

The Tax Reform Bill has caused a lot of confusion in the general public due to its complexity and the somewhat convoluted process in which it will be enacted. If only it were as simple as the Schoolhouse Rock video “I’m just a Bill”. I...

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New Short-Term Rental Regulations in Santa Barbara County

On October 1st, 2018 the following Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations and enforcement will go into effect for the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County: Prohibit STRs in the following zones: Residential AG-I AG-II Resourc...

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