Some sightings of notable Santa Barbara personalities from the Montecito Journal, KEYT, the Independent, and Noozehawk. Plus some curious insights and tales from John Cleese, Steve Martin, and a plane trolling Harry and Meghans Riven Rock estate with a banner.
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For the second consecutive year, Carpinteria’s Kevin Costner opened his oceanside estate for a fundraiser to support One805Live!, an organization created in 2018 to support local First Responders, and raised over a million dollars.
The event attracted over 3000 guests including Harry and Meghan with entertainment provided by Maroon 5, Alan Parsons, and John Fogarty. Oprah Winfrey was also on stage interviewing Santa Barbara fireman Sam Dudley.
Also in attendance was friend and fellow realtor Adam McKaig whose outreach program to help the homeless received the Heart of the Community Award from some special guests including Price Harry.
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“Would Beverly Hills Close Rodeo Drive?” asks Sothebys International Realty’s Diane Waterhouse.
This post features a State Street Update from Nick Welsh of the Independent Magazine. It’s funny and upsetting. The powers that be seem incapable of making any kind of decision and continue to “kick the can down the road.”
Open the street.
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It is here where the anchor drops. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece designed and rebuilt by a father (engineer) and son (carpenter)...
The A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, also known as “The Road Garden,” is adjacent to the Santa Barbara Mission and contains over 1,500 rose plants that are typically in bloom between April and November. The park has a large grassy area making it a great recreational area for families and friends. Although there are no picnic tables, it is a popular destination for picnics on the grass where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara mission – the “Queen” of California’s 21 missions. Dogs are allowed on leash.
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Goleta offers a high quality of life with a blend of urban amenities and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. The City has a strong sense of community with numerous parks, recreational facilities, and community events. The cost of living, while relatively high by national standards, is lower than neighboring cities in southern Santa Barbara County.
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We are in one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime because homeowners are going to fight to keep their current mortgage rate and they have a tremendous amount of equity. This is yet another reason things are fundamentally different than in 2008. We may be in one of the strongest Real Estate Markets in a long time. When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market.
Here are two fundamentals that prove this point. Click “Read More” below to continue reading.
Wildfires have burned nearly 10 million acres of forest and destroyed 39,000 homes in California over the last five years, providing a glimpse at just how dire the state’s climate crisis has become.
Yet at a time when it’s more vital than ever for homeowners to have adequate insurance coverage, many carriers have decided to no longer insure homes in certain parts of the state, while others have left the home insurance market altogether. As a result, many California residents are left with little to no options for homeowners insurance — particularly those with homes in areas most at risk of wildfire damage.
2017 and 2018 were two of the most destructive fire seasons with a combined claims payout of almost $300 billion.
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The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival is taking over the historic Lobero Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara during its 150th anniversary!
The Festival will showcase films that include prominent filmmakers, talented up-and-comers, international legends & surfers from our local surf community!
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The Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara has been the crown jewel of the city with the most sought-after homes for decades. The houses are outstandingly large, and impressive. Sopping with character and intrigue. The embellished yards are groomed to perfection. And it’s quiet.
One can only dream of living in the Upper East. Driving through it is a pleasure in and of itself, gazing upon the glamorous houses, drowning in drool as you dream about what you would do with all that square footage.
The Santa Barbara Mission sits center stage amidst this audience of upscale homes, providing a performance fit for a standing ovation every time. With a rose garden and a picturesque backdrop of mountains and blue sky, the mission steals hearts daily. Established in the 1700s, the mission has been added onto and rebuilt three times. Now she stands in all her glory, increasing the property value of all of those around her.
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