Saturday’S Open HOmeS

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Goleta North

635 Avenida Pequena

4/2.5

12-4 $1,495,000

Private & Peaceful 4 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome with beautiful upgrades throughout. ground floor bedroom / office. The backyard patio features a garden area surrounded by oak trees.

Coldwell Banker Realty

Jeani Hansen Burke 805-451-1429 # 00119695

SaN roque

2850 Verde Vista Dr

3/2

Don’t forget to make plans to entertain each other and stave off boredom during extended power outages.

Many parts of the country currently face the coldest, windiest time of year. But no matter where you live, power outages remain a risk. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, windstorms and other natural disasters (not to mention simple accidents) can put utilities out of commission for hours or even days. You should prepare an outage emergency plan long before you face the situation. Here are five tips on preparing for power outages:

1. Consider buying a portable generator

Gas-powered generators range from about $400 for a small unit that can keep the lights and small appliances on to $6,000 or more for a whole-house unit. Extra power during an outage can be a luxury for some families and an absolute necessity for others, such as those with durable medical equipment or vital medications that must remain refrigerated. You’ll need at least a medium generator to run appliances such as refrigerators. Major appliances such as air conditioners will require a large unit. An electrician can help work out your options.

2. Unplug unused appliances

A power outage creates an increased risk of electrical surges as utilities work to restore power. If you’re in for an extended outage, unplug all your appliances and bigticket electronics until the power comes back. Make sure you stash all the cords safely out of harm’s way since you might be walking through those rooms in the dark. Make sure to only open your refrigerator or freezer for an urgent reason. So long as these appliances remain sealed, they can preserve food for longer periods.

3 Maintain your temperature

If you’re out of power during severe cold, try to keep everyone in one room, wear layers of socks and clothing, and bundle up with blankets. If you have a fireplace, this is an excellent time to use it. If you’re in very hot weather with no fan or air conditioning, stay on the first floor of your home and open windows to create a breeze if possible. Block sunlight with heavy curtains or blinds.

4. Be ready to move

In emergencies, many localities assemble heated emergency shelters. If you have no power and heat source during a particularly dangerous cold snap, consider heading to the nearest shelter. Check your local emergency plan before a disaster, so you know where to go when it strikes.

5. Prepare an emergency kit in advance

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends keeping an emergency kit on hand that can sustain and protect your household for up to three days without assistance. This kit should include the following:

• One gallon of water per person per day

• Enough nonperishable food to feed the household for three days

• Battery-operated or hand-crank radio and NOAA weather radio with tone alert

• Flashlight

• First aid kit

• Extra batteries

• Cellphones with chargers and backup batter

• Wrench or pliers

• Local maps

• Manual can opener

• Plastic sheeting and duct tape

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties

• Masks and hand sanitizer

Add whatever personal and specific needs you have, plus some entertainment, such as cards or board games, to stave off boredom. A propane-powered portable stove can make meal prep much easier during an outage. Learn more vital emergency preparation tips and details on recommended supplies at ready.gov/kit.

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12-3 $1,749,000

Enjoy single-level living in an immaculate and updated San Roque bungalow!

Zia Group | eXp Realty California Alexander Stoeber 805-450-9944 # 02090649

SaN roque

2850 Verde Vista Dr

3/2

3-5 $1,749,000

Enjoy single-level living in an immaculate and updated San Roque bungalow!

Riviera

3/1 & 3/2

1-3 $2,100,000

1229 E Cota NEW LISTING + 1ST OPEN! 2 detached homes on a flat 1/4 lot. Owner-user? Live in house and rent the other. Investor? Remodel the units and add an ADU to maximize ROI. 1,000+ sq. ft. garage.

Mike Richardson, Realtors Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131 # 01902531

Riviera

1721 Olive Street

4/4

11-1 $2,900,000

Extensively reimagined craftsman inspired 4 BR, 4 BA + bonus settled in the heart of Santa Barbara. From the moment you approach you are greeted with a full-scale of upgrades.

Big Block Realty

Jose Montes 805-717-2160 # 02066645

1229 E Cota NEW LISTING + 1ST OPEN! 2 detached homes on a flat 1/4 lot. Owner-user? Live in house and rent the other. Investor? Remodel the units and add an ADU to maximize ROI. 1,000+ sq. ft. garage.

1-3 $2,100,000

To view this weekend’s Open Home Guide and all other Real Estate for sale or rent go to: newspress.com – click on Special Editions, House & Home

Goleta North

635 Avenida Pequena Private & Peaceful 4 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome with beautiful upgrades throughout. Ground floor bedroom / office. Tranquil backyard features a garden surrounded by oak trees.

Hansen Burke

l aS PoSitaS

# 00119695

2621 State Street 4 Updated top floor Villa Constance North condo sited near the center of the complex away from State St. with views overlooking the manicured association grounds and pool.

Banker Realty Charles Brewer & Brisaly Balderas

MeSa

or 805.335.4726 #01477889 or #02128318

Mike Richardson, Realtors

Richardson 805-680-3131 # 01902531

1721 Olive Street

1-3 $2,900,000 riviera

Big Block Realty Ursula Santana 805-455-9025

# 01965452

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3202 Braemar Drive Resort Living! Updated modern-Mediterranean home near Hendry’s Beach. Entertainer’s yard with outdoor kitchen, expansive lawns, pool, spa!

MeSa

2507 Calle Andalucia

4/4.5

1-4 $4,995,000 Sun Coast Real Estate Chris Agnoli 805-895-0313 # 01132005

3/2.5

1-4 $3,175,000

Fulfill your day with inspiring ocean, mountain, sunrise & sunset views from this ideally located retreat at the top of the Mesa’s Westwood Hills enclave steps away from Elings Park.

Coldwell Banker Nicole Powers 925-548-1305 # 02185632

Real Estate Q&A:

What’s the right way to plan my estate?

By Gary M. Singer

My daughter wants me to put my apartment into a joint tenancy with survivorship to make things easier when I eventually pass away. I want to make things easier, but I don’t know what this means. Is this safe and something I should do? – Laura

Planning for our eventual demise can save those we leave behind a lot of headaches. There is no “right” way to plan your estate; there is only the best way based on your situation.

You can use many tools, such as wills, life estate deeds, trusts, and joint tenancy, which, individually or in combination, might be the right choice for your circumstances.

The point of planning your estate is to ensure your assets and savings go your loved ones instead of creditors in a way that is simple and inexpensive for those you leave behind. This lets your family grieve your loss rather than dealing with creditors, lawyers and bankers.

A typical planning tool is to deed your loved ones onto your property with you. However, transferring an interest in your home can have significant consequences.

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5/6

Home Realty and Investments

1-3 $5,450,000

Ben Rivera 805-452-6447 # 01367001

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