Santa Barbara Independent Real Estate 10/5/23

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956 CALLE CORTITA, SANTA BARBARA

3BD/2½BA; 2,454 sqft • $2,450,000

Kristin Arntz, 805.636.6867

LIC# 01817970

OPEN SAT/SUN 1-3

914 NYSTED DR, SOLVANG

3BD/2BA;±0.69 acres • $1,445,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500

LIC# 01209580

88 SOMMER LN, GOLETA

3BD/2½BA • $1,165,000

Ali Evans, 805.980.8007

LIC# 01846603

verified by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

2510 SANTA BARBARA AVE, LOS OLIVOS

3BD/3BA; ±2.49 • $1,999,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500

LIC# 01209580

STAGECOACH RD, SANTA BARBARA

±20 acres • $1,200,000

Nina Stormo, 805.729.4754

LIC# 01341678

2213 KEENAN DR, LOS OLIVOS

±1.28 acres • $750,000

Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500

LIC# 01209580

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CRISTAL CLARKE

on the successful representation of the buyer of 2627 Caspia Lane, Sold for $4,600,000.

CRISTAL CLARKE

805.886.9378

Cristal@Montecito-Estate.com

www.Montecito-Estate.com

LIC# 00968247

THE SANTA BARBARA

GROUP

on the successful representation of the seller of 417 Linda Road, Sold for $3,110,000.

NANCY KOGEVINAS

NANCY KOGEVINAS 805.450.6233

Nancy@Kogevinas.com

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information.

www.MontecitoProperties.com

LIC# 01209514

KATHLEEN WINTER

on the successful representation of the seller of 67 Olive Mill Road, Sold for $2,840,000.

www.TheSantaBarbaraGroup.com

Info@TheSantaBarbaraGroup.com LIC# 01314939 / 01457796

KARINA MATIC

on the successful representation of the buyer of 4898 El Carro Lane, Sold for 2,395,000.

KARINA MATIC 805.680.7701

KarinaMatic@bhhscal.com

LIC# 01726170

YOLANDA VAN WINGERDEN

on the successful representation of the seller of 5556 Canalino Dr, Sold for 2,295,000.

YOLANDA VAN WINGERDEN

805.570.4965

Yolanda@bhhscal.com www.Askyo.com

LIC# 01308141

805.451.4663

Kathy@KathyWinter.com

www.SantaBarbaraBeachHomes.com LIC# 01022891

KATHY STRAND SPIELER & KATIE SPIELER

on the successful representation of the seller of 1070 Diamond Crest Ct, Sold for $2,350,000.

KATHY STRAND SPIELER

805.895.6326

www.KathySpieler.com

kathyspieler@gmail.com LIC# 00851281

JESSIE SESSIONS

KATIE SPIELER

805.245.4582

KTSpieler@gmail.com

LIC# 02172820

on the successful representation of the buyer of 5556 Canalino Dr, Sold for 2,295,000.

JESSIE SESSIONS

jsessions@bhhscal.com

www.JessieSessionsRealtor.com

LIC# 01937789

THE SANTA BARBARA GROUP 805.886.5735

www.KarinaMatic.com

on the successful representation of the buyer of 667 Oak Grove, Sold for $4,425,000.

805.709.0904

KATHLEEN WINTER

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Tips for a Successful Sale in Today’s Market

As the real estate market continues to rebalance and with interest rates higher than we’ve seen in 20 years, sellers can no longer count on a quick sale. Gone are the COVID-era days when buyers made offers significantly over the asking price sometimes sight unseen waived contingencies or got into absurd bidding wars with others.

Today’s higher interest rates present challenges for buyers, who likely must contend with steeper monthly mortgage payments. A higher monthly payment can also translate into having less cash on hand to pay for projects and upgrades to a property.

“We’re seeing a shift in the market here in the Santa Barbara area. There are more price drops, and inventory has slowly increased month after month. Right now, I’m telling my sellers that presentation and pricing are key to a successful sale. Overpricing a home in today’s market could lead to chasing the market down and will ultimately cost a seller more money,” says local Realtor Abel Ramos with Compass.

Ramos added, “As prices and interest rates remain high, buyers are more cautious. The homes that are selling quicker tend to require less work both inside and out.”

To make sure your home will impress buyers, you’ll likely need to roll up your sleeves and put in some work. Here are my top five tips to prepare your home for a successful sale in today’s market.

1) Tackle repairs and upgrades. Potential buyers should remember your home in a positive light, not the one that needs the driveway or roof repaired. Buyers don’t expect every home to be newly remodeled, but they don’t want an extensive project list to address deferred maintenance, either.

One way to identify any repairs that may be needed is to pay for a pre-listing inspection before your home goes on the market. Addressing these repairs first will help avoid issues that can arise once a home is under contract or even prevent scaring buyers away from making an offer.

2) Paint it white. Buyers want light and bright, and one of the best ways to make your home feel updated is to paint the interior walls, ceiling, and trim white. Sherwin-Williams’s Pure White, Extra White, and Alabaster are some of my go-to favorites. Rooms with white walls and ceilings look larger because your eye sees one seamless canvas.

3) Add outdoor amenities. Give your home a competitive advantage by adding outdoor living spaces, which can help increase the value of your property. Outdoor amenities such as a firepit, kitchen, and lighting are in high demand post-pandemic. Throw in some fresh landscaping, and potential buyers will be planning their first barbeque in your backyard before the offer is even submitted.

4) Deep-clean your home’s interior and exterior. A clean home (and I mean a deeply cleaned one) helps buyers feel that it has been well-maintained, even if the style of your home is outdated. Hiring a professional cleaning service will ensure that everything is sparkling and shiny. Don’t forget to clean the windows and power-wash the driveway!

5) Hire a professional staging company. When home staging first became “a thing” about 15 years ago, it seemed like a luxury expense for sellers. Today, buyers expect to see a home that is staged. Staging helps neutralize a space so buyers can see themselves living in the home, and a dated home can feel much more contemporary with staging. I’d love to see your home for sale! Tag me on social media @vacayrentaldesign!

Christine S. Cowles is the owner of Vacation Rental Design, an interior design company specializing in short-term rental properties. She is a certified Short-Term Rental Stylist™, member of Real Estate Staging Association, and a proud WEV graduate. She can be reached at hello@vacayrentaldesign.com.

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262 MORADA LANE OFFERED AT $2,295,000

3010 PUESTA DEL SOL OFFERED AT $1,995,000

449 CANNON GREEN DRIVE #E OFFERED AT $970,000

We Proudly Congratulate These Fine Agents For Their Outstanding Representation & Successful Closings

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4305 VIA PRESADA OFFERED AT $6,895,000

4451 SHADOW HILLS BLVD NORTH OFFERED AT $2,500,000

2574 LILLIE AVENUE OFFERED AT $1,399,000

Knight Real Estate Group

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603 FOXEN DRIVE OFFERED AT $2,150,000

5449 TREE FARM LANE OFFERED AT $1,915,000

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262 MORADA LANE OFFERED AT $2,295,000

4477 SHADOW HILLS BLVD #G OFFERED AT $1,895,000

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The Heart of the Community

Adam McKaig

Douglas Elliman celebrates our outstanding agent, Adam McKaig, for his contribution to the Santa Barbara community through the extraordinary work of his nonpro t Adam’s Angels. Adam was recently presented the “Heart of the Community” award by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at One805LIVE!, a star-studded event organized by One805, a nonpro t organization dedicated to supporting rst responders across Santa Barbara County.

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3 Bedrooms with 2 large Bathrooms & detached studio! Complete interior & exterior remodel with newer landscaping and cool new redwood deck area. A mustsee turnkey Home.

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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Launches Capital Campaign for Precision Metabolism Initiative

At its Taste of the Vine fundraiser on September 23, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) announced the public launch of a $20 million capital campaign to fund its precision metabolism research initiative, along with its continuing work on the artificial pancreas and diabetes and pregnancy. SDRI and Sansum Clinic are both named after Dr. William Sansum but are separate entities.

In the quiet phase of the campaign, SDRI raised $15.8 million toward its goal. Roughly half of the funds will go to construction of a state-of-the-art clinical research unit within its existing building and the other half to staffing and seed money for new research initiatives.

Precision metabolism recognizes that diabetes is a heterogeneous disease, having different adverse metabolic effects among people that impact the functioning of their organ systems. People with diabetes are at increased risk for heart disease, liver disease, blindness, and amputations. SDRI’s initiative will look at how nutrition, exercise, medication, and other inputs affect metabolic health among different people.

The work requires sophisticated physiologic research, hence the need to renovate SDRI’s facility, which was last renovated in 1975. Also necessary is the hiring of world-class scientists, such as Dr. Samuel Klein, its recently hired chief scientific officer.

SDRI already has been doing some work in this area and has collaborated with Washington University in St. Louis and UCSB on this, but there are few institutions that presently have the capability to do the work. According to Boardmember and Campaign Co-Chair Dr. Alex DePaoli,

an endocrinologist who served as board president for six years, SDRI wants to be the leader driving this groundbreaking work.

SDRI has the track record, DePaoli maintains, to support this leadership role. When it was conducting clinical trials for insulin pumps and glucose sensors, the pump and sensor companies were not talking to each other. It was SDRI that closed the loop, filing the first algorithm that allowed the sensor and pump to talk to each other and deliver insulin.

A key feature of the precision metabolism initiative will be developing data to determine what types of diets can be safely and effectively used by diabetes patients. Presently there isn’t any credible research in this area. The popularity of incretins, such as Wegovy, which could have adverse effects on patients with diabetes, gives added importance to this area of study.

One trial at SDRI, recently funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will research the safety and efficacy of the popular ketogenic diet on the diabetes population. Picking up on the work SDRI has done in the past with continuous glucose monitors, it will initiate ketone monitoring.

SDRI has initiated clinical trials funded by research foundations and the NIH on nutritional lifestyle interventions for those with diabetes and pre-diabetes. These will evaluate the benefits and dissemination of a culturally tailored, plant-forward lifestyle therapy program delivered by trained community health workers to socioeconomically disadvantaged Latinos living in the Santa Barbara area. By gaining an understanding of what leads to metabolic disease in this population, the research could also enable breakthroughs

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across populations.

In addition to the precision metabolism initiative, the funds raised by the capital campaign will also support SDRI’s ongoing work with pregnancy and diabetes. Years ago, SDRI developed algorithms for the treatment of women with diabetes, which are still used around the world.

Additionally, the funds will go to SDRI’s continued work on the artificial pancreas, also known as the closed-loop insulin pump sensor system. For many patients, the system is extraordinarily challenging, so SDRI continues its groundbreaking work.

According to Executive Director Ellen Goodstein, SDRI is well-suited to do clinical research research on humans because of its decades of experience working for both industry and government and its stellar track record. SDRI’s retention percentages of subjects in clinical studies are among the highest in the nation.

Another key advantage of SDRI is its nimbleness and ability to move quickly. Unlike large academic institutions, it doesn’t have a bureaucracy to wend through. Nor does it have academia’s focus on publishing, which, according to DePaoli, inhibits responding to new ideas. At SDRI, DePaoli related, researchers take a broad perspective and quickly adopt when there is a breakthrough.

One in 10 Americans has diabetes; more than one in three have pre-diabetes, making them at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. In 2022, SDRI had total revenue of $7.2 million, including $3.6 million in contributions and grants and $2.5 million in research contracts. In that year, it conducted 26 clinical research trials involving nearly 1,800 individuals.

SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold

Board President Dr. Kenneth Waxman, Executive Director Ellen Goodstein, and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Samuel Klein Campaign Co-Chair and Boardmember Dr. Alex DePaoli with Campaign Co-Chair Deborah David

Boardmembers Sandra Tillisch Svoboda and Norman Kurland

Miguel Rodriguez, Boardmember Miguel Avila, and Senior Research Scientist Dr. Raul Bastarrachea

Event Co-Chairs Wendy Thies Sell and Tamara Free

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Goleta

426 Mills Way Unit D, 1BD, 1BA, Sat

1-3, $595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Felipe Saffie 805-705-2431, DRE#01434616

216 Moreton Bay Lane #3, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $769,000, Compass, Gail Pearl 805-637-9595, DRE#00712260

97 Saint George Place, 3BD, 2BA, Fri 11-1, Sat 11-2 & Sun 1-4, $1,395,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

6838 Silkberry Lane, 4BD, 3BA, Sun

1-4, $1,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins 805 729-0778, DRE#01002182

5634 Cielo Avenue, 4BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,850,000, Douglas Elliman of California, Inc, William Turner 805708-3236, DRE#01935092

San Roque

2732 Miradero Dr, 2BD, 2BA, Sun

1-3, $1,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, John Comin 805-689-3078, DRE#00662357

3491 Foothill Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sun

2-4, $1,895,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313, DRE#01132005

3241 Lucinda Ln, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,325,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Eric Ivanitsky 805-7227180, DRE#01996904

The Mesa

956 Calle Cortita, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat

2-4 & Sun 1-4, $2,450,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Allyson Edwards / Tyler

Whelehan 805-331-4277 / 805-4710993, DRE#02117216 / #02197732

1215 Miracanon Lane, 3BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 12-4, $4,275,000, Village

Properties, Simone Eurich 805-4557992, DRE#02105209

Hope Ranch

929 Canon Road, 3BD, 6BA, Sat

12-4 & Sun 12-3, $7,185,000, Village

Properties, Michael Dickman / Shawn

Poindexter 805-689-3355 / 805-9470608, DRE#02093312 / #01788156

4004 Via Laguna, 4BD, 5BA, Sun 1-4, $7,725,000, Coldwell

Banker Realty, Scott 805-451-1721, DRE#00494253

The Riviera

908 California St, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,250,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carmen Galzerano 805705-3080, DRE#01953155

821 & 823 E Pedregosa St, 6BD, 6BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-4, $4,500,000, Village Properties, Pranav Shastri / Julie Barnes 805-729-7993 / 805-895-9498, DRE#02152010 / #01107109

Santa Barbara

Saturday 10/7 & Sunday 10/8

3435 Richland Drive #1, 1BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $569,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Monica Gear 805-7469598, DRE#02126541

4025 State St Unit 46, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $629,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Sara Guthrie 805-570-1211, DRE#01294545

4638 Granada Place, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $825,000, Village Properties, Spencer Cole 805-689-6673, DRE#02115510

520 East De La Guerra Street Unit C, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sat & Sun 11-2, $999,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-6899339, DRE#00994429

2030 State St #22, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $1,050,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Mia Teetsel 805-202-9118, DRE#01256862

4039 Primavera Road #2, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,050,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Jennifer Gore 805-705-1195, DRE#02199075

2636 Calle Real, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4, $1,095,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ty Whelehan 805-471-0993, DRE#01968328

421 W Anapamu Street Unit D, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,095,000, Village

Properties, Gabe Grandcolas / David Magid 805-450-4723 / 805-451-0402, DRE#02136492 / #01964710

408 De La Vina, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sun 2-4, $1,150,000, Compass, Jennifer Berger 805-451-5484, DRE#01309180

2610 Hacienda Court, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,375,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Jen Plana 805-8952112, DRE#01145050

3915 Calle Cita, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,449,500, Sun Coast Real Estate, Kathryn Sweeney 805-331-4100, DRE#01045083

821 Laguna St Unit C, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 12-2:30, $1,585,000, Village Properties, Pam Shalhoob 805-8959190, DRE#02053975

115 Romaine Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $1,699,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Michelle Madril 805-4530927, DRE#01961707

2632 Clinton Terrace, 3BD, 1.5BA, Sat 11-4 & Sun 1-4, $1,749,000, Village

Properties, Justin Corrado / Curtis Swan / Cimme Eordanidis 805-4519969 / 805-607-9709 / 805-7228480, DRE#01356799 / #01049218 / #01745878

3208 Laurel Canyon Rd, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $1,749,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Beth Goodman, Bartron Real Estate Group 805-455-1909, DRE#00966870

2329 Vista Del Campo, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 1-3, $1,895,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Katya Sheets 805-7082323, DRE#02061444

5417 San Patricio Dr, 5BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, $2,200,000, Berkshire

Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Brooke Ebner / Joanna Kemp 805-453-7071 / 805-335-0158, DRE#01923719 / #01930699

1810 Loma St, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 1-3, $2,265,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Katya Sheets / Mary Whitney 805-708-2323 / 805-6890915, DRE#02061444 / #01144746

1162 North San Marcos Road, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 12-3, $2,499,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Steve Epstein 805-689-9339, DRE#00994429

1725 San Andres St, 5BD, 4BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California

Properties, Stefan Stojanovski / Rachel Brown 805-570-0640 / 805-570-7160, DRE#02112629 / #01950975

4574 Atascadero drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 12-3, $2,695,000, Requiste Luxury Properties, Lisa McCann 805570-9968, DRE#01985174

962 Isleta Ave, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat 2-4 & Sun 12-3, $3,350,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Rughe / Sharon Jordano 805-895-5862 / 805-2802055, DRE#00976141 / #02195847

1002 La Senda, 5BD, 5BA, Sat 1-3, $3,595,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Dan Crawford 805-886-5764, DRE#01923245

1807 Lighthouse Way, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-4, $3,695,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Renee Marvin / Tyler Mearce 805-698-1590 / 805-450-3336, DRE#02056190 / #01969409

4519 Auhay Dr, 2 Homes, Apartment and Cottage, Sun 1-3:30, $4,500,000, Coldwell Banker Realty, Joanne 805-895-7322, DRE#00387433

Montecito

1220 Coast Village Road Unit 311, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,195,000, Village Properties, Marilyn Moore 805-689-0507, DRE#01255085

161 Loureyro Rd, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4, $3,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins 805-729-0778, DRE#01002182

839 & 841 Summit Rd, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 1:30-3:30, $6,900,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, J.J. Gobbell 805-4035785, DRE#02063124

Summerland

2155 Ortega Hill Rd Unit Spc

19, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 1-4, $750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Annette Vait 805-886-1926, DRE#02044281

Santa Ynez Valley

330 W Hwy 246 Unit Spc 60, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 11-1, $495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti 805-8958387, DRE#02195648

547 Sertoma Way, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $865,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-757-6797, DRE#02202805

2533 Baseline Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 10-12, $1,037,800, Sotheby’s International Realty, Summer Smith 805-284-6840, DRE#02180602

914 Nysted Dr, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,445,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bill Coker / Cheylin Mackahan 805-689-7415 / 805-212-9344, DRE#00825468 / #02104724

1867 Ringsted Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $1,785,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ashlyn Rooney 805-245-5043, DRE#02206843

2510 Santa Barbara Ave, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 12-2 & Sun 11-2, $1,999,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cole Robbins / Brenda Cloud 805-403-7735 / 805-901-1156, DRE#01910827 / #01772551

2221 Jonata St, 3BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $2,285,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Yolanda Van Wingerden 805-5704965, DRE#01308141

1148 Oak Glen Rd, 5BD, 4BA, Sun 12-3, $2,650,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Carole Colone 805-7082580, DRE#01223216

345 Meadowlark Rd, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 12-2, $3,495,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Ramos 805-6806849, DRE#02040488

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functioning. Green corridors with tree canopies also increase bird, beneficial insect, and wildlife populations; reduce pollution; and make communities safer.

Cooling by Nature

Despite our surprisingly mild summer the rest of the country was sweltering and experiencing prolonged record-high temperatures we cannot expect such moderate summer weather in future years. The challenge is not just to keep households and offices cool; we must also address rising energy consumption from air conditioning (AC) along with cooling our streets and neighborhoods. This means countering the urban heat island effect, where buildings and streets absorb and retain heat.

Planting an abundance of trees throughout a metropolitan area reduces outdoor temperatures by 3.5-5.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Creating pocket parks, mini-forests, rooftop gardens, and vegetated facades can all be a part of greening urban areas. Beyond the relief from intense heat, there are benefits to public health, reduction in energy consumption, and improvement in overall wellbeing. Exposure to trees has been proven to reduce stress, improve one’s mood, lower blood pressure, increase physical activity, and enhance immune system

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The federal government has earmarked more than a billion dollars in the Inflation Reduction Act to plant trees in urban areas across the country. Government officials are convinced that this low-cost approach will increase climate resilience and strengthen local economies.

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AC cools the interiors of our structures, but the energy required contributes significantly to increased warming just outside. The massive energy demand for cooling equipment is expected to triple by mid-century. More efficient equipment namely, heat pumps plus renewable energy sources will help lower AC’s carbon footprint. This is not enough, however. We need to reduce energy consumption overall. Every kilowatt of energy produced, even if renewable, uses material resources from our already heavily taxed planetary ecosystems.

The City of Santa Barbara will be building thousands of new dwellings in the next few years. These units need to be super-tight, all-electric, powered by clean energy, and hooked to micro-grids for maximum flexibility to avoid brownouts.

In addition, they need to be constructed with minimum energy loads. For cooling, this means using strategies such as “self-cooling” concrete wall assemblies. The deeply grooved corrugated surfaces provide more area for heat dissipation. These scalloped walls, together with architectural fins to shade windows, have kept the interiors of buildings in Texas 18 degrees cooler than standard flat walls.

Another strategy, creating good crossventilation for every inhabitable room, can further cool interiors and reduce AC loads, especially when breezes are channeled into buildings after being cooled by green corridors. Instead of placing and configuring buildings individually, they can be grouped into blocks or even multiblocks so breezes can be accelerated and directed to street level and into buildings where people spend time.

Once again, nature offers the easiest, most cost-effective, and efficient way to solve an environmental issue.

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Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employee-owned company committed to building and operating sustainably. He also serves as chair of the Dean’s Council at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB and as a boardmember of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Dennis Allen

726 ARBOL VERDE

2105 RED ROSE

Your Mesa Realtors

Your Mesa Realtors

6604 CALLE KORAL

1423 W VALERIO

1427 Kenwood Road

1427 Kenwood Road

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(easy modification to a 3 bedroom) single-level home with mountain and city views. Enjoy the vaulted ceilings, an updated kitchen, living room fireplace, and dual-pane windows/sliders. The stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previously spacious backyard features a large deck and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be trans-

$3,250,000

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

1553 Shoreline Drive Offered at $3,495,000

There is plenty of room for lawn, fruit trees, jungle-gym, trampoline, and more. Towering over gorgeous oak tree providing wonderful shade over the deck. This home is located on a very quiet, cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.

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

$3,250,000

this fabulous Resting at the a charming style home 1912. Today, it amenities, and still Located in MUS.

this fabulous Resting at the a charming style home 1912. Today, it amenities, and still Located in MUS.

7249 BUTTE DRIVE

OFFERED AT $998,500

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!

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!

CONTACT “THE RICHARDSON TEAM”

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once located in one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods. Build your dream home to the exact specifications that you desire. Panoramic ocean views!

711 W ORTEGA #15

FOR SERVICE THAT WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

The Richardson Team

1/2 acre ocean front lot! This is a once 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 805.963.1704 www.mrrealtors.com

Mike and Kyle Richardson

Team@mrrealtors.com 805.963.1704

www.mrrealtors.com

#01902531

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STUNNING DOWNTOWN VIEW TOWNHOME

Remarkable 2B/2.5ba ocean view luxury townhome where the allure of downtown convenience meets the serenity of the Lower Riviera. This Spanish-inspired home boasts two luxurious primary suites with walk-in closets & ensuite baths + two inviting outdoor patios, an entertaining deck off the upstairs living area & a private outdoor tiled patio and lawn area downstairs. A charming brick fireplace in the living room, classic wood & tile floors, cathedral beamed ceilings, and iron chandeliers, all contribute to the timeless Spanish ambiance of this home. 2 car garage and separate 3rd parking space. Exceptional Santa Barbara living. Minutes to downtown shopping and restaurants. Call 805.689.7167 today for a private tour!

SPECIAL FEATURES

Incredible Ocean, City & Harbor Views

Turnkey Living

Lives like a Single Family Home

Coved Ceilings, Plaster Walls

High End Appliances

Walk In Closets

Hardwood Floors

Cathedral Beamed Ceilings

Two Car Garage

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Private Downtown Condo

2 BD | 1.5 BA | $999,000 520EDeLaGuerraUnitC.com

This Downtown Santa Barbara condo offers an ideal location with a “Walkscore” of 87 & “Bikescore” of 98.

Open Houses: Saturday 11-2 pm Sunday 11-2 pm

El Encanto Casa

3 BD | 2 BA | $1,395,000 97StGeorgePlace.com

Remodeled single-level home with mountain views, a spacious backyard, and pull-through motor court.

Open Houses: Saturday 11-2 pm Sunday 1-4 pm

Rancho Pequeño

5 BD | 3 BA | $2,499,000 1162NSanMarcos.com

With a main house, 4-car garage, and guest apartment, this San Marcos Ranchette spans across ±1.9 acres.

Open House: Sunday 12-3 pm

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