Boutique shopping, complimentary food tastings, live music, kids’ activities and much more are in store on Saturday, February 24, from 2 pm to 6 pm at various locations in Montecito’s Upper Village. All local businesses are open and ready to welcome shoppers following the devastating Thomas Fire
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02/23/2018
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN MORTGAGE RATES & THE STOCK MARKETThere is not a tangible relationship between mortgage rates and the stock market whereby one can be said to directly drive the other. Although they both respond to the same market conditions, their response is difficult to predict. That sai
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02/09/2018
Introducing Sunflower by Shadecraft a Los Angeles based robotics company, that has recently unveiled its hallmark invention, SUNFLOWER. The SUNFLOWER is a "smart" robotic parasol that links up to your smart devices via Bluetooth, WiFi, and 4G cellular connectivity. The robotic shading system eve
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01/31/2018
The 33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival for 2018 begins January 31st and runs through February 10th. Some of the attendees this year include: Savoirse Ronan, Gary Oldman, William Dafoe, Sam Rockwell, Margot Robbie, and Allison Janney. This year's poster was created by Barbara Boros.
01/29/2018
A beautiful YouTube video posted by Ellen with her and Oprah discussing the devastating mudslides that recently hit the coastal community of Montecito where they both reside. We will recover. #montecitostrong
01/19/2018
The United Way of Santa Barbara County has joined forces with United Way of Ventura County to directly support those individuals and families affected by the Thomas Fire. Nonperishable food, new clothing, toiletries, and monetary donations are being accepted at the agencies listed below. Used clo
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01/19/2018
SANTA BARBARA THOMAS FIRE UPDATE DECEMBER 30, 2017Good news! On December 21, 2017 all evacuation notices (mandatory and voluntary) were lifted pertaining to the Thomas Fire (now the largest Wildfire in California’s history) that began on December 4, 2017. Only 3 homes were destroyed in Montecito
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12/30/2017
Guess Zillow has cornered the market on North Pole properties as they've created a page for Santa Claus's North Pole home! It's actually pretty entertaining with a video, a 3-D perspective, and little homes for the Elf's all valued at $710,559. Click on the link and enjoy, and Happy Holidays! Sa
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12/17/2017
There is something special about when you find a great Concierge. And, like when you fall in love, you’ll know exactly when it happens. First, let us clarify the difference between a real estate ‘Agent’ and a real estate ‘Concierge’.A real estate agent will be able to deal with the run of the mil
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11/28/2017
San Ysidro Ranch continues to enjoy a glittering reputation for it's natural beauty, impeccable accomodations, and wonderful cuisine. It is still a destination for many Hollywood movers and shakers. San Ysidro Ranch has always been a hideaway for various celebrities and politicians. Some notabl
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11/28/2017
