Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 4/20/23

368 LAMBERT RD, CARPINTERIA

6BD/5½BA + 3BD/2BA; ±9.75 acres • $15,000,000

Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896

LIC# 00976141

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3290 WILD OAK RD, LOMPOC

4BD/3BA; ±21 acres • $2,195,000

The Easter Team, 805.453.7071

LIC# 00917775

2685 MEMORY LN, SANTA BARBARA

4BD/3BA • $3,275,000

Kevin Schmidtchen, 805.689.6877

LIC# 01316975

4537 CARRAIGE HILL DR, SANTA BARBARA

3BD/3BA • $1,695,000

John Gough / Andi Ruhge, 805.455.1420 / 805.895.5862

LIC# 01047947 / 01965484

2BD/2BA • $1,625,000

Kalia Rork, 805.689.0614

LIC# 01313668

7098 N SUNLAND AVE, LA CONCHITA DEL MAR

4BD/3BA • $1,398,000

Felipe Castañeda, 805.636.4410

LIC# 02103365

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3736 STATE ST #217, SANTA BARBARA

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES

is pleased to congratulate

on the successful representation of the seller at 900 Park Lane, Listed for $16,900,000; & the seller at 3018 Paseo Tranquillo, Listed for $3,575,000.

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

805.565.4014

Home@mkgroupmontecito.com

MontecitoFineEstates.com

LIC 01426886

CRISTAL CLARKE

on the successful representation of the seller at 20 Camino Verde, Listed for $8,875,000.

CRISTAL CLARKE

805.886.9378

Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com www.Montecito-Estate.com

LIC 00968247

GABRIELA

on the successful representation of the seller at 310 E Matilijia St, Listed for $3,800,000.

NANCY KOGEVINAS

on the successful representation of the buyer at 2710 Montecito Ranch Pl, Listed for $10,750,000; & the seller at 310 E Matilijia St, Listed for $3,800,000.

NANCY KOGEVINAS

805.450.6233

Nancy@Kogevinas.com

www.MontecitoProperties.com

LIC 01209514

MIMI GREENBERG

on the successful representation of the buyer at 1150 N Fairview Ave, Listed for $3,950,000.

MIMI GREENBERG

805.570.9585

Mimi@MimiGreenberg.com www.MimiGreenberg.com LIC 01196887

PATTY WALTCHER

on the successful representation of the buyer at 310 E Matilijia St, Listed for $3,800,000.

GABRIELA CESEÑA

805.236.3814

GabrielaCesena@bhhscal.com

LIC 01983530

on the successful representation of the seller 715 Roberto Ave, Listed for $2,600,000.

ALI EVANS

805.980.8007

Ali@AliEvansRealty.com

www.AliEvansRealty.com

LIC 01846603

PATTY WALTCHER

805.340.3774

PattyWaltcher@bhhscal.com LIC 01176473

on the successful representation of the buyer & seller at 829 Roberto Ave, Listed for $2,595,000.

BARTRON REAL ESTATE GROUP

805.563.4054

Team@BartronGroup.com

www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com

LIC 01005021

MARSHA KOTLYAR ESTATE GROUP

CESEÑA

THE BARTRON GROUP

ALI EVANS

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Hidden Backyard Gems

With a big winter in the rearview mirror, Santa Barbara blue skies are taking advantage of longer spring days. It’s a time for rearranging the patio furniture and tightening up the greenery as family meals and weekend get-togethers move out back. At Giffin & Crane, we pride ourselves on building peace of mind, and we perform with a whole-property awareness, from curb appeal to living spaces to those backyard sanctuaries common to the sunny South Coast.

California Spanish Ranch: After the Jesusita Fire reduced the entirety of this property to charred earth, the homeowners rebuilt in the style of a traditional California hacienda.

Horticulturist Carol Bornstein dreamed up a droughttolerant landscape design dominated by natives, and, soon enough, the birds notably quail, hawks, owls, and vultures came back in healthy numbers, along with deer, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes. For added peace of mind, the backyard features a two-inch waterline with a valve that’ll hold a firehose. Other fireproofing features include conditioned crawl spaces, tempered glass, sprinklers, spray-foam insulation, stucco siding, and intumescent exterior beams.

Architecture by Hugh Twibell.

inspired aesthetic of the home’s entryway and interior. Inside, all-new designs reworked the living room and piano room and completely reimagined the kitchen and master suite while staying within the building’s original footprint. Architecture by Tom Jacobs.

The backyard landscaping of this Oaks neighborhood project reflects the Japanese-

Mesa Pied-à-Terre: An extensive remodel of a 1,300-square-foot cottage on the Mesa opened up the home inside and created a personal Shangri-la out back, welcoming quiet unwinding at day’s end. The homeowner’s key elements were a beautiful garden from which to read and enjoy the outdoors, and easy-to-climb steps between levels without departing from the neighborhood style. J. Grant Design Studio planned the porch, with Charles McClure Landscape Architects and Perez Landscaping.

Spanish Contemporary Jewel Box: The square footage and floor plan remained the same during this remodel of a home built in 1982, but the upstairs interior living space was extended into the backyard through tall glass doors. This helped achieve the owners’ desire for a comfortable, casual beach feel in a home updated, simplified, and streamlined. The design/build team included architect Britt Jewett, Jordan Design Crew (interiors), landscape architect Bob Truskowski, and Ann Kale (exterior lighting design).

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc. has been building custom homes in Santa Barbara since 1986.

Contemporary Craftsman:

by Keith Hamm

HEART OF THE HOME

JIM BARTSCH PHOTOS

Enjoy luxurious comfort and convenience in this nearly-new, single-level residence. Located in Santa Barbara’s Upper State Street district, this spacious, light-filled condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a garage. The sophisticated interior boasts an open floor plan with expansive windows, 10-foot ceilings throughout, generous gathering spaces, and a private terrace. A chef’s kitchen, sizable bedrooms, wood floors, and energy-efficient features add to the appeal. Meandering pathways and colorful landscaping enhance the peaceful, parklike setting of Estancia, which is situated just minutes from downtown and the waterfront. This lovely community allows residents to live within walking, biking, or short driving distance to the city’s best dining, culture, and entertainment.

For photos, floor plan, and virtual tour, please visit www.Estancia217.com

3736 STATE STREET #217 | Santa Barbara

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1919 El Camino De La Luz

OPEN SATURDAY 1:00pm-3:00pm

OPEN SUN 1-4

OFFERED AT $4,595,000

Your Mesa Realtors

Your Mesa Realtors

1427 Kenwood Road

1427 Kenwood Road

MESA OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY

privacy on this fabulous Montecito estate. Resting at the property is a charming Craftsman style home circa 1912. Today, it modern amenities, and still charm. Located in MUS.

329 San Ysidro

Offered at $3,250,000

1547 Shoreline Drive Offered at $7,995,000 1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

2bed/2bath (easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy the with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. The features a stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previously The spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be transparadise. There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and more. Towering over a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This home is located on a very quiet, tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.

Enjoy complete privacy on this fabulous ~1 acre Montecito estate. Resting at the center of this property is a charming 2,300+ sq. ft. Craftsman style home originally built circa 1912. Today, it features modern amenities, and still retains its rustic charm. Located in MUS.

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

1547 Shoreline Drive

Offered at $7,995,000

Very clean 2bed/2bath (easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy the Mesa lifestyle with vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. The kitchen features a stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previously two bedrooms. The spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be transformed into a paradise. There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and more. Towering over the backyard is a gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This home is located on a very quiet, tucked away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.

OFFERED AT $998,500

Rare ocean front estate on the Mesa! This spectacular 4bed/4.5bath ultra-luxury property boasts ~5,100+ sq. ft. of living space resting on over 1/2 acre of prime California coastline. Enjoy unparalleled ocean views from every corner of this contemporary home. Must see in person!

OFFERED AT $998,500

This is the Santa Barbara ocean view beach house you have been waiting for! Wake up to the tranquil sound of waves on the shore and the rejuvenating breeze of fresh ocean air. Enjoy complete serenity while overlooking the spectacular Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Spanish for path of light, “El Camino De La Luz” is a highly desired cul-de-sac street in the heart of the Mesa neighborhood. Although you may have a vision to transform this south-facing property into your ocean view dream home, the existing residence is a charming single-level California cottage in good condition with hardwood floors and dual-pane windows throughout. Jaw dropping views from the living room, kitchen, dining area, and spacious deck. Washington Elementary School. Walking distance to Mesa Shopping, Lazy Acres, and beach access.

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once in a life time opportunity to purchase a vacant piece of ocean front property located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views! The Richardson Team

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com

and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com

Mike and Kyle Richardson Team@mrrealtors.com

805.963.1704

805.963.1704

www.mrrealtors.com

www.mrrealtors.com

LOS ALAMOS

SAN LUIS OBISPO

LOMPOC

Wine Country Retreat Estate

8BD | 8BA/3PBA | $7,300,000

8300CatCanyon.com

PATTY CASTILLO 805.570.6593

Chic Contemporary, Ocean Views

4BD | 4BA/1PBA | $5,848,900

4340PrefumoCanyon.com

PATTY CASTILLO 805.570.6593

Avo Vista Avocado Ranch

102+/- ACRES | $3,550,000

2761CebadaCanyon.com

PATTY MURPHY 805.680.8571

1280 Via Regina “Lot 3”

1280ViaRegina.com

NEW LISTING | OJAI

Single Level Ojai Home

3BD | 2BA| $745,000

1148CamileDr.com

JULIE FOX 323.829.5562

LINDA “BROWNIE” BROWN 805.666.9090

Storyteller Children’s Center Hosts Lunch with Love

On April 13, Storyteller Children’s Center hosted its ninth annual Lunch with Love at the S.B. Woman’s Club for more than 200 supporters. There was a reception on the sunny patio and then lunch inside, where guests were welcomed by Board President Michael Wasserman. He recognized some of the many public officials present, including Mayor Randy Rowse, Police Chief Kelly Gordon, County Supervisor Laura Capps, and City Fire Chief Chris Mailes. Executive Director Gabriella Garcia explained how Storyteller provides highquality early childhood education to children who have faced adverse circumstances so early in their lives that it has often led to trauma. Accordingly, Storyteller’s staff are highly trained to support the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges these children present. The goal is to get the children to be on a par with their peers when they enter the school system.

Garcia made the exciting announcement that Storyteller will soon bring its programming to Transition House’s infant/toddler program, providing programming to those 6 weeks to 2 years old. This initiative seeks to maximize Storyteller’s impact by having an earlier start for programming, which will be play-based learning for social and emotional development. Storyteller’s existing two campuses provide programming for children 18 months to 5 years old.

Storyteller also fosters growing brains, Garcia related, by providing two meals and a snack daily. All food is provided through a partnership with the S.B. Unified School District. Often, Garcia shared, this food is the only food the children have to eat for the day, a statement that quieted the room and powerfully conveyed the plight of the demographic served and the

challenges Storyteller faces in its mission.

Garcia, with her warm and positive demeanor, quickly pivoted from this stark reality to sharing how Storyteller makes such a critical difference in the lives of the 85 children it serves each year. At its residential-style campuses, Storyteller prides itself on providing a home for the children where they have a safe, predictable environment. It offers year-round education and behavioral and emotional support through partnerships with Family Service Agency, Family Support Services, and CALM. Teaching is through a trauma-informed lens, with the focus on social and emotional growth.

An important component of what Storyteller offers is services to the families, which seek to ensure that they have the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty. A grant from the Women’s Fund currently funds a Family Advocate to provide family support services.

In the keynote address, pediatrician Dr. Samira Kayumi-Rashti explained how the early years are the most influential on a child’s brain development and that every interaction shapes this development.

After announcing the next big event, its 35th Anniversary Gala on October 6, the lunch adjourned.

At Storyteller, all children served are below the poverty line and 16 percent are homeless. All children are enrolled in the federal Head Start program or the CA State Preschool Program, both of which provide funding, but Storyteller relies on private support for about 60 percent of its budget. If it can increase donations, priorities are expanding programming for some of the 132 children on the waitlist, recruiting more qualified teachers to improve the teacher/child ratio, and replacing materials and supplies lost during flooding from the recent storms.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Executive Director Gabriella Garcia and Board President Michael Wasserman

Boardmember Jon Clark and Board VP Errin Lynch

Boardmembers Jessica Phillips (and Lou), Ken Radtkey, and Carrie Towbes

Advisory Board Chair Tiffany Foster with Board Secretary Rachael Stein

Just Listed by the Easter Team

3290 Wild Oak Road | Lompoc

Offered for $2,195,000

BeautifulranchinLompoc’sdreamyCebadaCanyon,sittingonjustunder22acresofmostlyflatland.ThesubstantialSpanishhomefeatures4bedrooms+3bathroomsand3,400+square feet of living space with vaulted and wood beamed ceilings, 6 fireplaces, and a warm and bright feel throughout. The living room greets you as you enter through the ornate wood front door, and enjoys an impressive fireplace, large living space with access to the covered deck that runs the entire back of the home, well situated to take in the canyon views. Great kitchen full of potential, with formal and informal dining areas, bonus office area, dual sided fireplace, large pantry, and access to the covered deck. The sizable primary bedroom is on the main level of the house, also with vaulted wood beam ceiling access to the covered deck. The primary bath is generous in size and gives access to a private patio, perfect for relaxing in the sun or star gazing at night. The lower level of the house has private entrances and includes 2 bedrooms, a separate den with office space, full bathroom and storage room. The layout and the size of the house provides many opportunities with the added bonus of dual living possibilities.

While the size and feel of the home is a major selling point, the space and usability of the property is perhaps the biggest draw to this compound. Private and gated, other structures and amenities on site include a barn/ag building, green houses, equestrian facilities, custom fencing, private well, mature landscaping, breathtaking views of the canyon, and endless possibilities to make this a once in a lifetime dream estate or compound! Close proximity to La Purisma Mission and Golf Course, down the road from Babcock and Melville Wineries, along with Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos.

OPEN HOUSES

Goleta

349 Moreton Bay Ln #3, 2BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $725,000, Village Properties, Curtis Swan II 805-607-9709, DRE#02049218

911 Via Campobello, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1:30-4:30 & Sun 1-4, $2,475,000, Village Properties, Claudia Schou / Kim Byrnes

805-403-7053 / 805-637-3075, DRE#2134548 / #01266258

449 Cannon Green Drive #E, 3BD, 2.5BA, Fri 3-6 & Sat & Sun 11-4, TBD, Village Properties, Kristy Cuevas / Pam Shalhoob / Gabe Grandcolas / Pranav Shastri 805-252-2657 / 805-895-9190 / 805-450-4723 / 805-729-7993, DRE#02158339 / #02053975 / #02136492 / #02136492 / #00215201

San Roque

3639 San Remo #12, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $849,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Bill Urbany 805-331-0248, DRE#01347807

The Mesa

1919 El Camino De La Luz, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $4,595,000, Mike Richardson, Realtors, Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131, DRE#01902531

Hope Ranch

700 Via Hierba, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 12-2, $5,796,000, Market Ready Properties, Alden Fairbanks 805455-7416, DRE#00952941

Mission Canyon

832 Cheltenham Rd, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $2,790,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805-570-0640, DRE#02112629

The Riviera

1824 Grand Avenue, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 2-3, $1,749,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Robert Heckes 805-637-0047, DRE#01723319

Santa Barbara

Saturday 4/22 & Sunday 4/23

4025 State St #51, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $399,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Angela Sadis / MIchelle Kinsler 805-696-0781 / 805-850-9463, DRE#02197552 / #01144380

3736 State St #217, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,625,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Whitney

Armentrout / Kalia Rork 805705-6741 / 805-689-0614, DRE#01941559 / #01313668

4537 Carriage Hill Dr, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $1,695,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, John Gough / Andi Ruhge 805-455-1420 / 805-895-5862, DRE#01047947 / #01965484

710 Mateo Ct., 4BD, 2BA, Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-6, $1,699,000, Village Properties, Claudia Schou / Patty Armor / Pat Saraca / Pam

Shalhoob / Beth Slifirski 805403-7053 / 805-350-4038 / 805-886-7426 / 805-895-9190 / 201-230-9428, DRE#02134548 / #01320210 / #01080801 / #02053975 / #02082960

1420 Las Positas Pl, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,950,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Olivia Ruest 805-331-7577, DRE#02172374

1915 Garden Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-3, $2,695,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994428

5134 Cathedral Oaks Road, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $2,698,000, Coldwell Banker, Scott McCosker 805-451-1721, DRE#00494253

1086 Coast Village Road, 5BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $4,300,000, Coastal Properties, Gary Goldberg 805-455-8910, DRE#01172139

1480 Mission Canyon Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $4,425,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Ricardo Munoz / Brittany Arntz 805895-8725 / 805-680-5946, DRE#01505757 / #02055307

2101 Mountain Ave, 6BD, 5.5BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $5,300,000, Village Properties, Sener Jones Associates 805-755-8735, DRE#02096482

504 East Valerio Street, 6BD, 5BA, Sun 1-4, $5,450,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Joy Bean 805-895-1422, DRE#00925828

3620 Campanil Dr, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $7,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Rose Lizardi 805-879-8007, DRE#02107492

3139 Cliff Drive, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $9,995,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Houghton Hyatt 805-453-4124, DRE#01992372

Montecito

1231 East Valley Road, 4BD, 4.5BA, Fri 12-4, $2,699,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

269 Oak Rd., 4BD, 3BA, Sat 2-4, $3,395,000, Village Properties, David M. Kim 805-296-0662, DRE#01813897

269 Oak Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,500,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, David Pringle 805-350-2140, DRE#02068477

166 Butterfly Ln, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $5,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Karina Matic 805-680-7701, DRE#01726170

850 Romero Canyon Rd, 5BD, 8BA, Sun 1-3, $11,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marsha Kotlyar 805-565-4014, DRE#01426886

Carpinteria

1252 Cravens Ln #3, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-4, $1,249,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Katya Sheets 805-708-2323, DRE#02061444

3375 Foothill Rd #134, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-4, $1,895,000, Village Properties, Simone Eurich / Susan Jordano 805-455-7992 / 805-680-9060, DRE#02105209 / #01775462

Santa Ynez Valley

330 W Hwy 246 #134, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $469,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Gloria Easter 805-570-0403, DRE#00917775

625 Central Ave #D, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $559,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Jamie Jo Sim 805-689-5799, DRE#01234347

1674 Laurel Ave #1, 2BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4, $1,185,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Blake Williams 805-450-4003, DRE#02166159

320 Dogwood Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $1,485,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Cheylin MacKahan 805-212-9344, DRE#02104724

585 Oak Ridge Rd, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1:30-4, $1,495,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Bob Jennings 805-570-0792, DRE#01387186

223 Valhalla Dr, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,895,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices

California Properties, Bill Coker 805-689-7415, DRE#00825468

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What Is the California Regional Multiple Listing Service?

Q: Marsha, I often receive solicitations to sell my home with out-of-town agents. Sometimes these are from agents as far away as Los Angeles. They seem to know about sales in my area. What do you think about using them when I want to sell?

A: Agents soliciting business from outside their local service areas have become common. The reasons for this are simple: the internet and technology.

Almost all real estate companies require their licensed real estate agents to belong to a local association of Realtors. Our local association is the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR). The Realtor boards are invaluable in helping members with education, legislative policies, and networking. Realtors also adhere to a strict code of ethics and behavior. Besides being a Realtor, agents also belong to their local Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This is the property information and data service. It is through a region’s MLS that all information regarding listings is delivered.

In California, Realtors will generally belong to just one local Association of Realtors. However, a California real estate agent is licensed to sell and help secure properties anywhere in the state. While a Realtor only belongs to one association of Realtors, they can join as many MLS regions as they want. They join to access information about real estate in a particular area.

Selling real estate is all about information and access to

that information. In the pre-internet days, real estate agents had the MLS book. This was a weekly compilation of every active, in-contract, and recently sold property for an MLS region. For decades, before the year 2000, Santa Barbara Realtors met every week to update the MLS book and agents on local property information.

Real estate agents were the gatekeepers of the MLS book. We were warned by our companies never to show the book to our clients. All property information had to come through us. If we had a client who wanted to purchase in another MLS region, we researched and spoke with agents in that area and then referred our clients to them.

Around the year 2000, significant change occurred with the advent of the internet. Suddenly everyone had access to property information. Multiple platforms, such as Zillow, were viewed by potential buyers and sellers.

In 2010, three existing MLS regions merged, and the concept of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service was created (CRMLS). Now instead of spending a lot of money to join little MLS regions all over California, an agent could inexpensively join CRMLS and gain access to the same information the local Realtors had. Currently in California there are 110,000 CRMLS agent participants. It is the largest MLS association in the country.

CRMLS has participating MLS regions running from San Diego to Alameda and Mendocino. Not every MLS region in California belongs to the CRMLS. Santa Barbara

does not belong. However, many out-of-town agents belong to our local MLS. The agents who are contacting you are getting sales information about your neighborhood by reviewing the local MLS.

Real Estate Q&A

When you hire a local agent to sell your property, you are hiring that agent’s team, network of tradespeople, local expertise, market knowledge, and peer relationships with other local agents. Can an out-of-town agent possess a local’s subtle knowledge about our neighborhoods and our market? A significant part of our Realtor’s code of ethics is to place our client’s needs ahead of our own. You, as the property owner, will make the final decision and evaluation as to who can best serve your real estate needs.

Marsha Gray, DRE #012102130, NMLS#1982164, has been a real estate broker in Santa Barbara for more than 20 years. She works at Allyn & Associates, real estate services and lending. To read more Q&A articles, visit MarshaGraySBhomes.com. She will research and answer all questions submitted. Contact Marsha at (805) 252-7093 or MarshaGraySB@gmail.com.

Brookside is a wonderful condominium complex. Only 37 units in this community with lots of grassy common areas, mature trees and a refreshing pool!! This corner unit Townhouse offers 2 bedrooms upstairs . One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet. Both Bedrooms have large picturesque windows. There is also a 1/2 bath downstairs. Private enclosed patio is off the Kitchen /dining area. There are two on-site laundry rooms. Assoc Fee: Includes water, trash, common area maintenance, Insurance, Earthquake Insurance and property management. Call for additional details.

by Marsha Gray

Electrify Your Life

When my hot water heater died several years ago, I was caught flatfooted. Although I was convinced as an architect that all-electric is a better way to build both for our health and the climate, I had not anticipated this very specific work on my own house. I wasn’t yet familiar with the variety of electric water heaters that would fit in my space, and my plumber had no familiarity at all. Being in a 1920s home with an antiquated electric panel, I saw dollar signs floating in front of my eyes. I caved, replaced my gas-fired water heater, and resolved to do better next time.

I shouldn’t have caved. A few months later, my electrician stopped by and reassured me I could go all-electric in my house with my existing panel. Of course, this will be different for every residence, but typically, a 100- to 200-amp panel will support an average-size all-electric home.

With electric cars, most of us have a sense of what is involved; we have opinions about driving ranges, the availability of chargers, and how long our current car can last before it needs replacing.

We should be on similar grounds with our homes, buildings, and their equipment,

which make up about 39 percent of greenhouse-gas emissions. Between transportation and buildings, individuals have direct control over about 42 percent of global emissions, according to Saul Griffith, an engineer, MIT PhD, and author of Electrify: An Optimist’s Playbook for our Clean Energy Future.

In order to meet climate targets, individuals will need a 100 percent adoption rate or better as they replace their personal infrastructure. That means every time a gasburning appliance needs replacing in your home, it is done with an efficient electric one. We need to anticipate when our furnace, water heater, or car will need replacing so we can be ready with an electric alternative. Typically gas furnaces last 18 years, water heaters 10 years, and cars eight to 15 years.

With the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, we will have numerous financial incentives to upgrade our homes, buildings, and modes of transportation. Griffith urges us to prioritize the big, infrequent decisions that really matter to a decarbonized future: our car, the heating and cooling equipment for our buildings, and solar. “Do three

things really well,” he spurs us, “rather than a lot of things that may not add up.”

One item you can do now as you are waiting for equipment to be replaced or finances to be available is to make sure the electricity you are receiving is from renewable sources. Most utilities allow you to choose the source of your electricity, and it should be non-carbon producing.

If you are unfamiliar with electric water heaters or heat pumps for heating and cooling, there are resources especially as contractors are often unaware or unfamiliar with newer, more efficient electrical equipment. Tri-County Regional Energy Network serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties and is funded by taxpayer dollars. They have been creating online content that teaches architects, builders, and homeowners about the newest energyefficient equipment.

Two other great resources are Redwood Energy, for transitioning your home from gas-fired equipment to all-electric, and Rewiring America, for understand-

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ing the financial incentives that are being made available to decarbonize our built environment.

At this year’s Earth Day celebration at Alameda Park, the Santa Barbara AIA will have an exhibit displaying the many all-electric projects that are being designed and built. Come and join us the weekend of April 29 and 30 to gather information, get inspired, and start your own plan to decarbonize our built environment.

Dee Carawan, AIA Architect, is co-chair of the Santa Barbara AIA Committee on the Environment and can be reached at dee@carawanarchitecture.com

Architecturally Speaking is written by members of the American Institute of Architects’ Santa Barbara chapter. For more information, visit aiasb.com.

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