on the successful representation of the buyer at 1600 Mira Vista Ave, Sold for $4,300,000.
CALCAGNO & HAMILTON
805.565.4000
Info@HomesInSantaBarbara.com
www.HomesInSantaBarbara.com DRE 01499736 / 01129919
on the successful representation of the seller at 3244 Laurel Cyn Rd, Sold for $2,725,000.
KEVIN SCHMIDTCHEN
805.689.6877
KevinSchmidtchen@yahoo.com
www.SantaBarbaraRealEstateVoice.com DRE 01316975
on the successful representation of the seller at 2827-2829 Serena Rd, Sold for $2,142,325.
MARSHA KOTLYAR
805.565.4014
Home@MKGroupMontecito.com
www.MontecitoFineEstates.com DRE 01426886
on the successful representation of the seller at 4943 Yaple Ave, Sold for $2,085,000.
RACHEL BROWN
805.570.7160 Rachel.Brown@bhhscal.com DRE 01950975
JESSIE SESSIONS
on the successful representation of the seller at 1600 Mira Vista Ave, Sold for $4,300,000.
JESSIE SESSIONS
805.709.0904
JSessions@bhhscal.com
www.JessieSessionsRealtor.com DRE 01937789
on the successful representation of the seller at 928 Olive St, Sold for $2,250,000.
Ali@AliEvansRealty.com www.AliEvansRealty.com DRE 01846603
on the successful representation of the buyer at 2827-2829 Serena Rd, Sold for $2,142,325.
ANGELA MOLONEY
805.451.1553 AMoloney1@aol.com www.AngelaMoloney.com DRE 01221588
THE BARTRON GROUP
on the successful representation of the buyer at 4943 Yaple Ave, Sold for $2,085,000.
THE BARTRON GROUP
805.563.4054
Team@BartronGroup.com
www.SantaBarbaraHomes.com DRE 01005021
ANGELA MOLONEY
MARSHA KOTLYAR
RACHEL BROWN
Nestled in the prestigious Hedgerow neighborhood of Montecito, this stunning single-level 3bd/2ba residence beautifully merges classic charm with modern luxury. A true gem, the property exudes an irresistible allure for buyers seeking the quintessential Montecito lifestyle. Located in the Coastal Zone for short term rental options, this fully reimagined residence has been meticulously renovated, top to bottom. Perfectly located, this home is a short stroll to some of California’s top schools and just minutes from Miramar Beach, the Rosewood, and the vibrant Upper and Lower Villages.
3 Bd | 2 Ba | 1,864 SqFt +/- | 0.29 Acre
O ered at $4,850,000
A Dream Home in the Foothills
After remodeling their midtown cottage three times, Lorraine and Keith Reichel had reached a point where their home no longer fit their evolving desires. Lorraine was interested in a clean, warm, and modern home on a single level, roomy but not too big. Keith wanted a bigger garage and, more importantly, a proper wine cellar, where he could grow his hobby and expand his collection. Both of them wanted a grander view. Together, they found it all in the foothills above Santa Barbara.
When the real estate market failed to produce the right house in the right spot, the Reichels decided to start from scratch. After pinpointing a homesite razed in 2008 by the Tea Fire, Keith struck up a conversation with Giffin & Crane cofounder Geoff Crane, who he knew from the gym. Geoff called architect Bill Harrison of Harrison Design. As they all walked the one-acre parcel, Keith remembers, “Bill made a few sketches and said, ‘Keith, if you don’t buy this property, I will.’ That gave us some incentive to go for it.”
“We fell in love with the views,” adds Lorraine. “The site and those views really told us what to do up here.”
They knew the design had to follow the stunning arch of the Santa Barbara Channel, with Point Mugu and the islands far off in the distance, and Sycamore Canyon dominating the foreground. “The trick was to avoid a compartmentalized layout with ill-suited angles,” Keith remembers. “Bill came up with a curved building with a nice flow.”
Then came the heavy lifting: two years of permitting and site preparation, followed by three years of construction, with architects from Harrison’s firm, interior architecture by Jane Snyder and Stefan Eder of Mosaic Architects, and interior design by Chris Teasley. “It was a massive creative project,” remembers Keith. “It was exciting and
stressful a range of emotions, of which Geoff was the great modulator.”
Past an entryway fountain and through the front door a pivoting walnut monolith measuring about 10 feet high and just as wide the Reichels moved in on Christmas Eve, taking in the view through nearly 15 feet of floor-to-ceiling curved glass. To one side, the spacious kitchen hides behind a maple wall with a pocket door. Their primary suite takes up the north end of the bow-shaped home, and a laundry room and guest quarters fill the other. All said, three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms cover 4,500 square feet; downstairs, there’s a four-car garage and Keith’s wine cellar, with room for 2,900 bottles.
To celebrate their first night, they toasted with a 2010 Alban “Lorraine,” says Keith. “A very special syrah with a very special name.”
Giffin & Crane has been building custom homes in Santa Barbara since 1986.
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by Keith Hamm
HEART OF THE HOME
1230 COAST OAK DRIVE, SOLVANG, CA 93463 5 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | 3,039± SQUARE FEET | OFFERED AT $1,850,000 | OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 1-4PM
This spectacular 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single-level home in Solvang's Skytt Mesa neighborhood offers +/-3,039 sqft of luxurious living. Located minutes from downtown Solvang's popular shops, restaurants, and wineries, and adjacent to scenic Hans Christian Andersen Park, it's nestled in a pristine and well-maintained community known for its pride of ownership. Built in 2010, this home features an open-concept design with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, a gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, and a backyard made for entertaining, complete with stylish hardscaping and a pergola for shaded relaxation. A flexible bonus room with exterior access adds versatility, while a home gym off the 2-car garage puts the cherry on top of this Santa Ynez Valley stunner. Turnkey and ready to enjoy!
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THE BEATING HEART OF SANTA BARBARA
East Mesa | 2,600+ sq. ft. Residence | 1/4 Mile to Beach
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
a stainless steel Viking stove and dishwasher. The second bedroom is over-sized, as it was previously The spacious backyard features a large
and natural landscaping. This backyard is ready to be trans-
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,
away cul-de-sac at the end of Kenwood Road. Attached 2-car garage with interior access.
Custom Built Mediterranean | Upper Riviera | Unobstructed views
+ #01902531 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. 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! 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
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OPEN HOUSES
Goleta
7560 Cathedral Oaks Rd #3, 2BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $690,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Lyndsey Jones 805680-2856, DRE#02125898
320 N Fairview #5, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $695,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Kathryn Sweeney 805-3314100, DRE#01045083
23 San Jano Drive, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 12-4, $1,625,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805570-0640, DRE#02112629
6543 Camino Venturoso, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 10-1, $1,995,000, EXP Realty of California Inc, Phillip Savas 805-708-9242, DRE#02113928
963 North San Marcos Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 10-1, $1,995,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Daniel Carpenter 805-770-0889, DRE#01787203
7 Baker Lane, 5BD, 3BA & 1PBA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brisaly Balderas 805-335-4726, DRE#02128318
7606 Hollister Ave Unit 309, 1BD, 1BA, Sat & Sun 2-4, TBD, Village Properties, Nicole Powers / Curtis Swan II 925-548-1305 / 805-607-9709, DRE#02185632 / #02049218
San Roque
21 West Los Olivos Street, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4:30, $3,398,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Scott McCosker 805-687-2436, DRE#01868263
The Mesa
628 Juanita Avenue, 3BD, 2BA, Sat 12-3 & Sun 1-4, $2,095,000, Village Properties, Ryan Kell / David Marchetti 805-220-0848 / 805 637-4160, DRE#02224217 / #02007487
425 Fellowship Road, 3BD, 3BA & 2PBA, Sat 12-2, $2,495,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Debbie Lee 805-637-7588, DRE#01297968
2401 Medcliff Road, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 11-1, $3,138,000, Village Properties, Nicole Wesley / Lourika Van Tonder 805-448-6858 / 805-280-5865, DRE#02017169 / #02211987
1600 Shoreline Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 2-4, $3,995,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131, DRE#01902531
Saturday 10/5 & Sunday 10/6
Mission Canyon
987 Cheltenham Road, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 12-3, $2,400,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Jason Siemens 805-455-1165, DRE#01886104
The Riviera
909 Alameda Padre Serra, 2BD, 2BA, Sat 1-3, $1,825,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Georgette Owens 805570-6138, DRE#02172408
1704 Mission Ridge Road, 3BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sun 2-4, $3,295,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Chris Palme 805-448-3066, DRE#00989478
900 Las Alturas, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 2-4, $3,950,000, Richardson Real Estate Services, Mike Richardson 805-451-0599, DRE#00635254
1568 Franceschi Road, 4BD, 3BA & 1PBA, Sun 12-2, $5,100,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brisaly Balderas 805-335-4726, DRE#02128318
Santa Barbara
1200 Punta Gorda Space 3, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $299,000, Epstein Partners / Keller Williams, Charles Brewer 805-450-5623, DRE#01477889
4344 Modoc Road #2, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $879,900, Coast & Valley Properties, Debbie Merlo 805-6801880, DRE#00585258
25 Ocean View Avenue, A2, 2BD, 1.5BA, Sun 1-4, $949,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sunnie Maxwell 805252-9524, DRE#01463861
729 Cathedral Point Lane, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Ardy Banan 805-698-7770, DRE#01357260
1776 Calle Poniente, 3BD, 2BA, Sun 11-2, $1,745,000, Allison James Estates & Homes, Doc Alvarado 805-901-6081, DRE#02155094
509 Coronel Place, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 1-4, $1,750,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, ANTHONY M. BORDIN 805-729-0527, DRE#00974047
212 Santa Barbara Street Unit B, 2BD, 3BA, Sun 1-3, $1,795,000, Epstein Partners/Keller Williams, Jedd Hewitt 805-850-9277, DRE#02118814
1530 Marquard Terrace, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $1,929,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Gabriela Hudson / Sarita Vasquez 805280-1805 / 855-729-1115, DRE#01246412 / #02232751
102 Alameda Padre Serra, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 12-4, $1,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stefan Stojanovski 805-570-0640, DRE#02112629
1133 Palomino Road, 4BD, 2BA, Sat 2-4, $2,095,000, EXP Realty of California Inc., Todd Shea 805453-7730, DRE#02028163
1125 Waldron Avenue, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $2,100,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Barbara Neary 805-698-8980, DRE#01491532
125 N Arboleda Road, 5BD, 3BA, Sun 2-4, $2,495,000, EXP Realty of California Inc, Kimberly Rockwell 805-698-8848, DRE#01482947
409 E Valerio Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 10-4 & Sun 11-4, $2,795,000, Village Properties, Scott Tisdale / Cimme Eordanidis / Justin Corrado / Kim Crawford 805722-8582 / 805-722-8480 / 805-451-9969 / 805-886-8132, DRE#01729503 / #01745878 / #01356799 / #01440068
5200 E Camino Cielo, 5BD, 5.5BA, Sat 2-3, $2,990,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Andrea Ruhge 805 895 5862, DRE#01965484
516 Alameda Padre Serra, 3BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,100,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marisa Garber 858-337-8727, DRE#02153765
3956 Foothill Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $3,185,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bill Coker / Kristen Maggitti 805-689-7415 / 805-895-8387, DRE#00825468 / #02195648
751 Skyview Drive, 4BD, 2BA & 1PBA, Sat 2-4, $3,185,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Kristi Curtis 805-886-6135, DRE#02012866
165 Canon View Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 12-3, $3,295,000, EXP Realty of California Inc, Jonathan Gilkeson 805-335-4749, DRE#01898328
150 Coronada Circle, 2BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Olivia Ruest 805-3317577, DRE#02172374
960 W Mountain Drive, 3BD, 3BA, Sat 11-5 & Sun 12-4, $4,250,000, Village Properties, Carly Gribble / Charlotte Cross / Jackie Walters 805-951-7255 / 805-570-1660 / 805-570-0558, DRE#02233358 / #02160376 / #00835438
1230 Northridge Road, 6BD, 4.5BA, Sun 2-4, $4,525,000, Sun Coast Real Estate, Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313, DRE#01132005
1402 Grand Ave, 4BD, 5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $5,395,000, Village Properties, James Sanchez / Aaron Gilles 805-448-1148 / 805-895-1877, DRE#02003319 / #01509445
2444 Santa Barbara Street, 4BD, 3BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $3,800,000, Village Properties, Deja Rabb / Lourika van Tonder 805-689-3277 / 805-280-5865, DRE#02074885 / #02211987
Montecito
1220 Coast Village Road #212, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 2-4, $1,850,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Nicole Dever 805-570-5226, DRE#02110739
920 Chelham Way, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $2,149,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Kristen Maggitti / Jenny Easter 805-895-8387 / 805-455-6294, DRE#02195648 / #01858581
64 Olive Mill, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 1-3, $2,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Elias Cesena 805-6405904, DRE#02228705
202 E Mountain Dr, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $3,295,000, Engel & Voelkers Santa Barbara, Ed Fuller 805-570-6988, DRE#00661695
380 Sheffield Dr, 2BD, 2BA, Sun 11-2, $3,695,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Bruce Fisher 805-5701679, DRE#00879404
Elegant Upper East Craftsman
4 BD | 4 BA | $3,295,000 1721OliveStreet.com
This beautifully renovated home blends modern elegance with a tranquil outdoor space, all located just steps from the iconic Mission and the lively Theatre District.
Open House: Sunday 1-3 pm
Funk Zone Luxury Gem
2 BD | 3 BA | $1,795,000 212SantaBarbaraStUnitB.com
This luxury townhome is located steps from the Funk Zone and just two blocks from the beach, featuring modern finishes and stunning mountain views.
This stunning Montecito estate offers nearly 3,600 sq ft of elegant living space and lush one-acre grounds with tennis court and development potential.
Schedule a private showing.
Enchanting Montecito Estate 4 BD | 5 BA | FOR LEASE $23,750 387OrtegaRidgeRoad.com
This French Normandy-style estate offers mountain views, a gourmet kitchen, a sparkling pool, and a private studio, all within a serene, 1-acre property.
Schedule a private showing.
OPEN HOUSES
627 Romero Canyon Road, 4BD, 4.5BA, Sun 1-3, $3,795,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Annette Vait 805-886-1926, DRE#02044281
817 Knapp Drive, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sun 1-4, $4,000,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Theresa McNulty 805886-1403, DRE#02228096 1595 Miramar Lane, 3BD, 2BA, Sat & Sun 1-4, $4,850,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Joe Stubbins / Patrice Serrani 805-729-0778 / 805-637-5112, DRE#01002182 / #01764713
2775 Sycamore Canyon Road, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 1-4, $5,995,000, Village Properties, Katie Mohun 805-705-5144, DRE#02047418 440 Woodley Road, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sat 1-4 & Sun 12-3, $6,195,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Katinka Goertz / Andrea Ruhge 805708-9616 / 805-895-5862, DRE#01871645 / #01965484
Saturday 10/5 & Sunday 10/6
840 Riven Rock Road, 4BD, 3.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $6,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Danielle Darin 805-618-5805, DRE#02222700
1514 E Mountain Drive, 3BD, 4.5BA, Sat & Sun 1-3, $8,995,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Cristal Clarke 805-886-9378, DRE#00968247
615 Hot Springs Road, 6BD, 6.5BA, Sun 1-4, $11,800,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Emily Gaul/ Lucas Cintra 949-697-6720, DRE#02158714
Summerland
2448 Banner Avenue #2, 2BD, 1BA, Sun 2-4, $1,195,000, Sotheby’s International Realty, Taryn Martin 805-636-6442, DRE#01995581
2490 Whitney Ave, 4BD, 4BA, Sun 1-3, $2,750,000, Village Properties, John Henderson 805689-1066, DRE#00780607
Carpinteria
231 Linden Avenue 17, 1BD, 1BA, Sat 2-4, $795,000, EXP Realty of California Inc, Lynda Elliott 949697-8937, DRE#02088606
4525 Carpinteria Ave A, 2BD, 2.5BA, Sun 12-3, $945,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Suzy Dahl 805-451-4332, DRE#02021715
3211 Beach Club Rd, 3BD, 2.5BA, Sun 1-3, $5,500,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, JJ Gobbell 805-4035785, DRE#02063124
Santa Ynez Valley
2087 Village Ln, 2BD, 3BA, Sat 11-1, $679,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Sylvia Tyrrel 805-2450308, DRE#01766178
330 Matthew #106, 4BD, 2.5BA, Sat 11:30-1:30, $729,000, Big Block Realty Inc., Ursula Santana 805455-9025, DRE#01965452
435 Farmland Drive, 4BD, 2BA, Sun 12-2, $970,000, Village Properties, Patty Armor 805-3504038, DRE#01320210
1230 Coast Oak Dr, 5BD, 3BA, Sat 1-4, $1,850,000, Village Properties, Devin Wong 805-451-6157, DRE#01976444
523 Myrtle Court, 4BD, 3BA, Sat 1-3, $2,095,000, Village Properties, Jenae Johnson 805-452-9812, DRE#01308742
1729 Cottonwood Lane, 4BD, 3BA, Sun 11-1, $2,395,000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Daulton Wolf 805-757-6797, DRE#02202805
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LA LAGUNA
Situated on California’s Central Coast and spanning nearly 4,000 acres, Rancho La Laguna is a stunning natural jewel in the crown of Santa Barbara County’s few remaining large-scale ranchland properties. The La Laguna brings together fertile valleys with towering plateaus and pristine and sweeping panoramic views.
The La Laguna Ranch originated as an Mexican Land Grant in the mid 1,800's. This is a major ranch holding with a combination of actively farmed ground of approx. 550 acres with a water system that provides water to all of the currently farmed fields and an additional 420 acres of land that can be planted for vineyard or a possible expansion of the farm ground. The ranch is nearly 4,000 acres in total and is also an active cattle ranch. There is an abundance of water with two active production wells used for the farming operation and additional wells, springs and creeks throughout the ranch. The headquarters is set up to manage ranch business and operate the cattle and farming aspects of the ranch, it includes an office, a shop building for equipment maintenance, barns to put hay up and park equipment and a small home for an onsite manager. The vistas from the elevated portions of the property are spectacular, the views stretch 360 degrees for well over 50 miles. There is a road system that is extensive to move throughout the ranch via side by side or truck. The La Laguna Ranch is a one of a kind opportunity located on Foxen Canyon Road close to Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley but far enough away to have your privacy, horses, cattle, farming and a ranch few people have the opportunity to call theirs.
171 Alameda Padre Serra
Stunning Riviera Classic Home! Loved by the same family for over 50 years, this custom ranch-style residence boasts breathtaking ocean views of Santa Barbara. The main level features a kitchen, living and dining areas, a primary suite with a private deck, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom. A lower-level den with separate access can be transformed into a studio with a kitchenette and bath. An upgraded auxiliary unit above the garage offers dual living or income potential. Enjoy expansive ocean-facing decks for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The .44-acre pie-shaped lot ensures privacy and space for expansion, complete with mature landscaping, gardens, and a flagstone patio. Don’t miss your chance to see this slice of Riviera paradise!
Main Level: 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | Downstairs bonus room; 1 Bed, 1 Bath Casita above garage | 2412 total SF
$2,995,000
Community Environmental Council Hosts Green Gala
On September 21, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) hosted its Green Gala in the Funk Zone’s Bakery Block. Enthusiastic supporters of all ages turned out to support this treasured nonprofit, whose wide-ranging programs address climate change on the Central Coast.
The 250 guests enjoyed a reception and locally sourced dinner at the al fresco venue, the site of the original Weber Bread Company, which was recently acquired by local investors and made available to CEC guests as a preview to the official opening.
In the program, CEO/Executive Director Sigrid Wright concisely summed up CEC’s work: “If it deals with climate change on CA Central Coast, we are there.” Specifically, she explained, CEC works to ensure that climate solutions are accessible to everyone, to protect our region from the impacts of climate change, and to engage land stewards to restore and regenerate our environment.
Boardmember Geoff Green led an inspiring panel discussion with four young area climate activists: Dylan McLernon (5th grade), Alaina Galbraith (5th grade), Lena Fackler (10th grade), and Valentina Thomas (11th grade), who discussed climate change and their own climate activism. Fackler and Thomas both attended CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop and the Ocean Guardians program, with which CEC partnered.
Green led a live auction to raise crucial funds, followed by a crowd-pleasing performance by the local youth band Reimagined Dragons, whose members include Mazzy Gore, daughter of Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore, who was also in attendance. The band performed songs by the pop band Imagine Dragons.
Ethan Maday, a 9th-grade S.B. Middle School student, eloquently delivered the keynote speech. Maday noted that CEC has been pivotal in his learning and activism, inspiring him and giving him opportunities to make a difference. He proclaimed that it was up to his generation to come up with new ideas and build momentum for change.
With the support of teachers, Maday started an environmental action elective at his school to build awareness and create action. Maday lauded CEC for the multitude of solutions for which the nonprofit educates, advocates,
and pioneers. He pointed to CEC’s work on renewable energy, energy-efficient transportation, recycling waste, climate-smart agriculture, and more.
Maday learned about climate change in 3rd grade. “I knew I had to do something,” he related. With his love for spending time outside, he added, he couldn’t just sit on the sidelines and watch.
An after-party with music by The Last Decade closed out the night.
CEC seeks to engage community members of all ages. It runs a college-level Climate Stewards Certification Program, which is held via Zoom on Wednesday evenings. Participants are provided with tools needed for individual and collective action. CEC reaches thousands more in the community through events, meetings, and webinars. In addition to programming to engage community members, CEC operates a multitude of other programs and does advocacy work.
SOCIETY MATTERS Text and photos by Gail Arnold
Boardmember, panel moderator, and auctioneer Geoff Green; CEO-Executive Director Sigrid Wright; and keynote speaker/climate activist Ethan Maday
Panel discussion participants and youth activists Valentina Thomas, Lena Fackler, Alaina Galbraith, and Dylan McLernon
S.B. City Councilmember Kristen Sneddon and CEC Board President Jon Clark
Board Treasurer and major sponsor Peter Schuyler with major sponsor Lisa Stratton
CEC President’s Council member Karl Hutterer, Alana Walczak, and major sponsor Jim Jackson (Ann Jackson Family Foundation)
Best Priced Two-Bedroom Condo in Santa Barbara! Perched near the top of the Oak Grove Condo Development, this charming upper-level 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers approximately 666 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. The best part? NO Income or Resale Restrictions! Ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize, this condo comes with custom built-ins in both the living room and second bedroom, an in-unit laundry area, and a private tiled balcony. It also includes a 1-car carport and a low HOA fee of just 369 per month. Perfectly situated between Santa Barbara and Goleta, this home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and a prime location!
AB 2992: PROTECTING CONSUMERS BY LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD
In March 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (N.A.R.) reached a settlement agreement where real estate agents were required to have a written agreement with a buyer before showing properties listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). While this was a major step forward in improving transparency and accountability, the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) had already begun efforts in 2023 to pass a more comprehensive bill to protect California consumers. These efforts culminated when AB2992 was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 24th.
EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF BUYER REPRESENTATION
parency for consumers, ensuring that they are fully aware of the services their agent will provide and the compensation structure before engaging in any transaction.
Additionally, the bill limits the length of these representation agreements to three months. After this period, the agreement must be renewed with the buyer’s signature, allowing buyers the opportunity to reassess their relationship with their agent. This three-month renewal ensures that consumers are not locked into long-term commitments without an option to review the partnership, giving them more control and flexibility in their real estate journey.
Unlike the N.A.R. settlement, which focuses solely on homes listed on an MLS, AB 2992 requires a written buyer representation agreement for any property, residential or commercial, whether it is listed on an MLS or not. This means that all licensed real estate agents, regardless of the type of property they are showing, must have a signed agreement in place before representing a buyer. This is a significant improvement in trans-
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C.A.R.’S PROACTIVE APPROACH
C.A.R. led the charge on AB 2992 because they recognized early on the need for stronger consumer protections beyond what the N.A.R. settlement offered. While the N.A.R. settlement only applied to REALTORS® and MLSlisted properties, AB 2992 covers all real estate licensees in California. This is particularly important because, while there are over 400,000 licensed real estate agents in the state, less than half of them are members of CAR and bound by the organization’s rules. By passing AB 2992, California ensures that every licensed agent—whether they are a REALTOR® or not must adhere to these new standards, which significantly increases the number of consumers protected by these provisions.
The law’s broad applicability provides a uniform standard of professionalism across the entire industry, creating a fairer playing field for all real estate practitioners. Consumers can now expect consistent, transparent practices no matter which agent they choose to work with.
A STRONGER REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR CALIFORNIA
AB 2992 benefits both consumers and real estate professionals by creating a more transparent and accountable market. By expanding protections beyond MLS-listed properties and extending the requirements to all licensed real estate agents, the law ensures a consistent standard of care. Additionally, the three-month limit on agreements encourages ongoing communication and active engagement between agents and their clients, creating stronger and more effective partnerships.
I am proud to support this new legislation. AB 2992 reflects the values that we, as REALTORS®, hold dear: fairness, professionalism, and a commitment to serving the best interests of our clients. We are excited about the positive impact this law will have on California’s real estate market and the added protections it will provide for homebuyers across the state.
At the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®, we remain dedicated to ensuring that our members and the consumers we serve are informed and prepared to navigate these new requirements. AB 2992 is a major step forward in promoting transparency and trust in real estate transactions, and we are confident that it will benefit both buyers and agents alike.
Michele Allyn
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SALES
SELLER
CARPINTERIA CAMPBELL CAROL EA
MULHOLLAND MARY JANE
JAMISON JOEL
GOLETA VIJELAS LLC
CALLON BEN EU
DENNIS ROBERT EA
DIXIT AYOUSH EU
WIGLE VIRGINIA EA
KOZMAN SUZAN EA
HARDY FRANCESCA EA
LOPEZ MARCEL EU
GILLESPIE ALEXANDRA EA
DROSSEL LUIS EU
FISCHER JACK EU
WURSTER LINDA EA JORDAN DORSEY EA
PARRA MAURICIO EA
ISLA VISTA ST GEORGE EDWARD EA
ZHAO YUNFAN
LAMINAR IG ALPHA LLC
LOMPOC SEAMOUNT JEAN L BAILEY FINANCIAL GROUP
MONTECITO
DATE ADDRESS
$6,000,000 9/19/24 7373 SHEPARD MESA RD
$1,527,500 9/20/24 4975 SANDYLAND RD 210
$1,700,000 9/17/24 1430 LINHERE DR
$1,100,000 9/18/24 5075 RHOADS AVE A
$2,200,000 9/17/24 5218 CALLE BARQUERO
$1,910,000 9/16/24 740 KRISTEN CT
$1,700,000 9/17/24 488 WAKEFIELD RD
$1,540,000 9/19/24 5523 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD
$1,110,000 9/19/24 359 CANNON GREEN DR F
$2,850,000 9/16/24 948 CAMINO DEL SUR
$2,550,000 9/20/24 917 E WALNUT AVE
EAT 879 INC $2,700,000 9/20/24 1105 LAS ALTURAS RD
BABCOCK BRYAN EU CRITCHLOW-BENTLY CAROL EU
MORST JOEL EA
GOODFRIEND LAURIE EA
2420 FLETCHER PARTNERS
NEGRETE LOUANN EA
SHARYN
SANDBERG TODD EU
FLETCHER SB LLC
MCADAMS ELIZABETH
WIGLE VIRGINIA EA JIMENO LLC
$2,494,500 9/19/24 15 LOMA MEDIA RD
$2,958,500 9/16/24 954 CHELTENHAM RD
$2,015,000 9/20/24 2418 FLETCHER AVE
$2,209,000 9/20/24 27 E MISSION ST
$4,975,000 9/17/24 904 JIMENO RD
WILLIAMS MERRIWETHER GERRITY DAVID EA $887,500 9/17/24 823 ORANGE AVE
EDDET BATH LLC BALL ALTON EU
GLEASON RYAN
ELLIOT NICHOLAS EA
JEFFERS MORSE
SHOMAKER SIMONE EU
RENNELL JUSTIN
DEXTER CAMERON
YOUNG MICHAEL EA BACK DAVID EA
UNINCORPORATED EVERT JESSE
HEINBAUGH DAVID EU
MURILLO SALVADOR EU
FEDERMANN BRIAN EA
$1,950,000 9/20/24 2047 CHINO ST
$1,520,000 9/17/24 1621 CHINO ST
$2,400,000 9/20/24 1360 RIALTO LN
$1,500,000 9/20/24 2551 TREASURE DR
$650,000 9/20/24 899 CIENEGUITAS RD
PETWAY DESHAWN EU $680,000 9/20/24 4227 CONSTELLATION RD
BEYERS BRUCE
FOSTER WENDY EA
COPE DARYL EU
$680,000 9/20/24 4476 FALCON DR
$700,000 9/19/24 4542 TITAN AVE
$1,149,000 9/16/24 1203 HARRIS DR
REAL ESTATE SCOOP
TEACHER’S FUND RAISES OVER $100K FOR LOCAL EDUCATORS
The non-profit Teacher’s Fund surpassed its fundraising goal during its annual Back to School Supplies Drive this year, raising more than $100,000 to buy classroom materials for Santa Barbara-area educators.
The month-long drive ran from August 20 to September 20, with monetary donations pouring in from community members and businesses. Donors included 100% participation from agents at Village Properties, a local real estate company that founded and helps sponsor the drive. Organizers, who initially set a goal of $75,000, said they were delighted to raise an even larger amount than anticipated.
“We’re so thankful to our community for stepping up for local educators,” said Brianna Johnson, a realtor for Village Properties and supplies drive committee co-chair. “These funds will help us continue our mission of supporting Santa Barbara teachers with much needed educational items to help students thrive.”
Village Properties owner, Renee Grubb, created
The Teacher's Fund in 2002. Since then, the nonprofit has donated more than $2.1 million to Santa Barbara-area schools. Donations support the purchase of STEM equipment, classroom organizational materials, art supplies, electronics and classroom furniture, among other items.
The need for the fund has grown over the years, as schools have faced increasing budget constraints. As
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a result, the Teacher’s Fund has stepped up its fundraising to provide ever greater support for teachers.
All proceeds from the fundraising campaign go to help kindergarten through 12th grade teachers in and around Santa Barbara, including Carpinteria and the Santa Ynez Valley. So far, each year’s drive has surpassed expectations, with the 2023 drive bringing in over $76,000.
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While the official Supplies Drive is over, individuals can still donate to the Teacher’s Fund. For more information and to donate visit teachersfund.org.
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Teacher’s Fund Co-Chair and Founder Renee Grubb with Co-Chair Brianna Johnson.
Teacher’s Fund committee members from left to right: Vince Caballero, Renee Grubb (co-chair and founder), Natalie Grubb, Marcy Bazzani, Sheela Hunt, Dianne Johnson, Alyssa Jones (and her daughter, Devyn), Brianna Johnson (co-chair), and Angel Speier.
