House & Home: March 04, 2023

3620 CAMPANIL DRIVE • SANTA BARBARA

Commanding hilltop estate on 1.11 acres on coveted Campanil Hill with panoramic ocean, mountain, and city views. Stunning single-level, extensively reimagined property with tennis court, pool, and guest house. Beautifully appointed kitchen which includes high-end appliances, Calcutta marble countertops, and a sumptuous center island. Spacious primary bedroom enjoys breathtaking views and an ultra-lux bath. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus a separate guest house, there is plenty of room for family and friends. This resort-like property is an entertainer’s paradise. With a regulation size tennis court, pool, outdoor kitchen, raised vegetable beds, and multiple areas to enjoy the sweeping views, you will be the envy of all your friends.

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277

Meadow Road | Buellton | $845,000

Open Sunday 1-4

Darling Buellton home with flexibility to fit your lifestyle, enjoy as 3 bedrooms plus an office or 4 bedrooms, plus 2 bathrooms. This home features a formal living room + cozy Family room with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen with adjacent dining area, and sliding glass doors to the backyard. The primary bedroom has high-ceilings, a walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom. Additional features include a spacious 2-car garage, charming covered front porch and a nicely landscaped front yard, all located on a corner lot in the Meadow Ridge Community conveniently located near the River View Park.

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2510 Santa Barbara Avenue | Los Olivos | $2,300,000

Wonderful opportunity to enjoy approximately 2.5± acres in Los Olivos, zoned 1-E-1, with County encouragement of the ability to split into 2 parcels, and create 2 separate compounds. This property is zoned 1-E-1 and falls under the SB92 Urban Area designation. This allows for the POSSIBILITY of the following: Lot split into one acre parcels. Each parcel could POTENTIALLY have one Single Family dwelling, one 1200 sq ft ADU, one 500 sq ft JDU and a duplex. However, Buyer is to do their own Due Diligence to verify how this zoning applies to this parcel. This information provided by Sellers via emails with the County of Santa Barbara. Currently, the property has a lovely 2-story Farmhouse-style home built in 1993 with 3 bedrooms + office/den , 2.5 baths, with additional 300± sq ft. storage over the garage, perfect for future office, gym or both, plus owned Solar. Living room with wood burning stove & glass doors in the dining room that open to the outdoor trellised patio. The primary suite is on the main floor and features a primary bath with a charming clawfoot tub. All level parcel that drifts gently into the seasonal Alamo Pintado Creek. Awesome 24’x30’ two story barn that boasts storage above. Your own personal fruit orchard with plum, pomegranate, fig persimmon, apricot, and guava trees + artichokes, glob grapes, asparagus and kiwi berry! First time on the market, opportunity is knocking, answer that door!

By Todd Shea President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®

Celebrating Women’s History Month in Santa Barbara

Women’s History Month, which takes place in March, is a time to honor and commemorate women’s achievements to culture and society. Women have always had significant roles in society, striving for justice and equality, breaking down obstacles, and inspiring future generations. Our very own Santa Barbara, California, has produced a number of notable women who have made their impact on history. I did some research and wanted to share a small sampling of all the amazing women here in Santa Barbara.

Strong women who battled for their rights and the rights of others have a long history in Santa Barbara. Pearl Chase is among the most significant female figures in Santa Barbara’s past. Chase dedicated her life to preserving and enhancing Santa Barbara’s natural environment and cultural history. She had a significant part in the creation of public parks and gardens in the city and formed the Community Arts Organization. The numerous public areas that Chase helped construct carry on her legacy and everyone can be inspired by her dedication to maintaining Santa Barbara’s distinctive character and beauty. Historian Walker A. Tompkins summarized her influence on the city by saying, “She did more to beautify her adopted hometown of Santa Barbara than any other individual.” WOW!

Dr. Lois Phillips is another outstanding Santa Barbara woman. Author and leadership specialist Phillips have spent more than 30 years advancing diversity and empowering women in the workplace. She has authored several books on diversity and leadership and has received recognition for her work in the area. Dr. Phillips has a particular interest in Glass Ceiling programs advancing women’s careers and cultivating women’s Board leadership.

We cannot discuss outstanding women from Santa Barbara without mentioning Madame Ganna Walska. Walska was a Polish opera singer and a passionate gardener who created one of the most beautiful and unique gardens in the world at her home in Santa Barbara. She

Around Town

Once again the SBAOR steps up in the wake of disaster

purchased the historic 37-acre “Cuesta Linda” estate in Montecito near Santa Barbara, California, intending to use it as a retreat for Tibetan monks. Due to restrictions during the war, the monks were not allowed to travel there. So she renamed her estate Lotusland, after the sacred flower in Tibetan religions. Lotusland garden is a masterpiece of horticulture and design featuring exotic plants and sculptures from around the world. Walska’s legacy lives on in the thousands of visitors who come to Lotusland every year to experience its beauty and tranquility.

Diana Bull is an excellent example of women in real estate. She began her real estate career in 1971 at 22 and became a broker two years later. She owned and managed her own real estate and mortgage companies for over 40 years. She served as President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® in 1982 and has been involved at the local, state, and national levels ever since. I have had the privilege to attend both the California Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® conferences with her. She is so well respected, and it’s an honor to watch her in action representing Santa Barbara.

Of course, I couldn’t write an article on amazing women without including my mom Jane, wife Melissa, and daughter Caitlin. These three women continue to motivate and inspire me through their successes, strength, and love. Thank you all for what you have done for me and the others around you. I am so blessed to have my daughter Caitlin continue my legacy and impact the world in her unique way.

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Santa Barbara is home to many exceptional women who have impacted their community and beyond. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, remember and honor the many women in and outside of Santa Barbara who has worked to make the world a better place.

Anyone in Santa Barbara County whose housing was impacted by the January 2023 storms may be eligible for financial assistance up to $3,000.

Specifically, Santa Barbara County residents who faced displacement or whose homes were damaged or destroyed may qualify for relief provided by the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.

Assistance is available for qualified applicants to assist with the following:

• Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence that was damaged by the Flooding Disaster, or;

• Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Flooding disaster, or;

• Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Flooding Disaster.

Residents who qualify may apply for reimbursement of one month’s mortgage, rent payment, or hotel reimbursement, or $3,000 — whichever is less.

This is not the first time that the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® has given back to the community following disaster. In the wake of the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow, the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® joined the Ojai Board of REALTORS® and the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® to provide their communities with financial assistance, enough to help over 200 families.

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) was originally created by the National Association of REALTORS® in response to the 9/11 attacks, and has gone on to help several communities rebuild after disasters ranging from wildfires to hurricanes. Through its efforts, the RRF has helped more than 19,000 families stay in their homes.

To apply for disaster relief assistance, please visit https://www.sbaor.org/forms/adra/

About the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®: The Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® represents approximately 1,300 members from all real estate specialties including residential sales, commercial sales, development, property management and appraisals within the South Coast of Santa Barbara. The Mission of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® and MLS is to be the trusted voice for real estate, are source for our community and an advocate for our members’ succes sand the public we serve.

HOME IS OUR FAVORITE DESTINATION

Here’s why your home gets so dusty and what to do about it

By Hunter Boyce

According to Home Advisor, how quickly dust collects inside a home depends on a few environmental factors. Photo courtesy Dreamstime/TNS

When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove — and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty?

“Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust mites, dust mite feces, bacteria, mold, pet dander, small insects, pollen, and particles,” Ketan Patel, design manager of floor care at Dyson, told Better Homes & Gardens. “Dust mite droppings, dead bodies of dust mites, pet dander, and small insects are included as allergens.”

Invest in air purification

According to Home Advisor, how quickly dust collects inside a home depends on a few environmental factors. The age and quality of a home’s HVAC filter, duct leaks and humidity levels can all affect how quickly dust accumulates.

A great way to reduce dust buildup in the home is to invest in a high-quality air purifier. Purifiers with UltraHEPA, carbon and volatile organic compound (VOC) filters can eliminate dust, microorganisms, pollen, mold, bacteria and several viruses.

Clean those dirty carpets

Dirty carpets are often filled with dust mites, making them a significant cause of dust buildup inside the home, according to Kukun. The largest causes of dust mites and nasty particle buildup in carpets are pets and walking around the home in your shoes.

Regularly cleaning your carpets can have a significant impact on dust dispersion throughout the home.

Check for leaks

According to Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning, leaky windows and leaky doors can do more damage to your home than simply running up the electricity bill. Dust and pollen can blow into your home through these leaks, especially if you live off of a dirt road or in a dryer area.

Most hardware stores sell epoxy solutions to fill in door and window leaks, ensuring that neither your energy bill nor annual spring cleaning get out of hand.

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 an 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. The living room has jaw-dropping ocean views, a cozy gas fireplace, and open beam ceilings. Just outside the kitchen is a large deck to enjoy outdoor dining with the ocean and islands as your stunning backdrop. There is a detached 2-car garage and ample driveway space. At the end of this quiet street is a pedestrian walking bridge that offers easy access to La Mesa Park, Lazy Acres, and the Mesa Shopping Center. This home is centrally located near the Mesa Lane Steps to the beach, the Douglas Preserve, Shoreline Park, Hendry’s Beach, and Eling’s Park.

Santa BarB ara County SaleS

This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from February 13 thru February 17, 2023. While these recordings are public record, the News-Press receives this information from an outside source. This list does not represent all sales that occurred over this time period. Consult your REALTOR® for further information regarding home sales in your area of interest.

Santa BarBara County SaleS

Real Estate Q&A:

Should I get a reverse mortgage?

By Gary M. Singer

Question: I am 83 years old, and my only asset is my condo. I am trying to plan my estate to benefit my cousin, who lives in a different state. She suggested I get a reverse mortgage so she will not have to sell my condo. After doing research and getting a quote, I am flummoxed and don’t trust the whole concept. I would appreciate your advice.

– Bernice

Answer:

There are many tools you can use to plan your estate to make things easier for those you leave behind.

As the name suggests, reverse mortgages work like a regular mortgage loan, but in reverse. With a traditional mortgage, the borrower receives the entire loan amount and spends a fixed amount of time, typically 30 years, repaying their lender. With a reverse mortgage loan, the lender lends a lower loan amount based on the borrower’s age and the home’s value and then uses the home’s remaining equity to make the monthly payments.

This means that every month the balance owed to the lender grows. The

borrower does not have to make monthly payments, and the lender must wait until the borrower sells, moves out, or passes away to get repaid.

These loans are “non-recourse,” meaning the lender is limited to collecting no more than the value of the home when being repaid and cannot charge any deficiency against the borrower’s remaining estate.

Unless a borrower passes away shortly after getting the loan, there is often little or no equity left in the home. Because of this, there is little reason for the borrower’s heirs to sell the home, and the lender is left to foreclose.

However, if there is equity, it pays for the heirs to try to sell the home themselves.

Whether a reverse mortgage makes sense for you will depend on your situation. It might make sense if you have an existing mortgage and no longer want to make monthly payments or if you have a use for the money now.

However, if you own your home without a mortgage and have enough money to meet your expenses, you will give away your home’s equity without a good reason to do so.

You should speak to an estate planning professional to determine your best options.

Gary

M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, Fla. He is the chairman of the Real Estate Section of the Broward County Bar Association and is a co-host of the weekly radio show Legal News and Review. He frequently consults on general real estate matters and trends in Florida with various companies across the nation. Follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw.

Benchmark year of fragrance with debut of Reminiscent and Rise Up Roses

By Norman Winter

Once upon a time, The Garden Guy was the executive director of the American Rose Society and its Gardens of the American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. My fondest memories are the times spent in the area dedicated to heirloom and English roses. The fragrance seemed to permeate the air, drawing you to investigate each and every selection with the nose.

This year will be a benchmark in the olfactory experience of roses with the debut of two new series, Reminiscent and Rise Up, both brought to you by Proven Winners.

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Reminiscent Pink seen here along with Reminiscent Crema were bred to give the series that antique or old-garden look along fragrance and excellent disease resistance.

Photo courtesy Norman Winter/TNS

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Goleta North

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Goleta North

12-4

635 Avenida Pequena Stunning 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with beautiful upgrades throughout. Ground floor bedroom. Peaceful & private patio with mountain views.

Coldwell Banker Realty Jeani Hansen Burke 805-451-1429 # 01149695

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

12-3

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty California Alexander Stoeber 805-265-3193 # 02090649

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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635 Avenida Pequena

Stunning 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with beautiful upgrades throughout. Ground floor bedroom. Peaceful & private patio with mountain views.

12-4 $1,495,000 Coldwell Banker Realty Jeani Hansen Burke 805-451-1429 # 01194965

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

5/5

10-1 $2,295,000

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty California Lama Hussein 805-618-6837 # 02162454

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

5/5

1-4 $2,295,000

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty of California, Inc. Alexander Stoeber 805.265.3193 # 02090649

MeSa

1919 El Camino De La Luz NEW LISTING + 1ST OPEN! Jaw-dropping ocean and island views from this Mesa beach house. Listen to the tranquil sound of waves crashing on the shore and enjoy the rejuvenating sea breeze!

3/2

2-4 $4,595,000

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

The Reminiscent series boasts three colors: coral, crème and pink. They originate with a breeding team from Serbia that has seemingly done the impossible: capturing the look, fragrance and essence seen in Empress Josephine Bonaparte’s Garden, at La Malmaison outside Paris. Yet the roses are a manageable size, carefree from the standpoint of disease, and they have put the joy of fragrance back in the bloom.

My first Reminiscent Coral blossom told me all I needed to know. The blooms are exquisite, with a cupped shape. They made me think they deserved to be painted on canvas like the roses of old. The coral color with a hint of copper is so rare in the garden, and even more beautiful against the dark green foliage. Should you be wondering, they are indeed repeat bloomers.

The Reminiscent Crema, perhaps best compared to a buttermilk color, is slightly smaller than the Coral and the Pink, reaching only 3 feet tall. They all have a spread of around 2 feet. You will love both the fragrance and the high petal count. The Reminiscent Pink, like the Coral, screams heirloom with its shape and fragrance while reaching around 4 feet tall.

The Rise Up series boasts three unique colors. Lilac Days is an extremely rare color in the world of roses; Ringo is a double yellow with a red eye; and Amberness is a stunning amber around an orange bud. A fourth selection in the pipeline, so to speak, called Emberays, is a glowing orange and yellow maturing to pink. It will be available as a preorder and will hit garden centers next year.

These were bred in Shropshire, England, and they add a totally new dimension to the landscape in that they are mini-climbers reaching 5 feet in height with a spread of 36 inches. All over the rose world and in cottage garden circles everywhere, there will be a cheer of celebration, as the roses will be the perfect size to fit on what I call a Victorian tower. Can you imagine a tower with Rise Up Amberness surrounded by Unplugged So Blue salvia?

As a horticulturist, I hate to confess that pruning heirlooms or old garden climbing roses has caused me on more than one occasion to do too much thinking, “Should I cut here?” With these mini-climbers, it is much simpler. Just cut back by at least a third, maybe a little more, to a good healthy bud. These roses will all have the same basic requirements, good organic rich soil with plenty of sun. As usual, a bog is not your friend.

The Reminiscent and Rise Up roses offer one more critically important trait: memories. Your children or grandchildren who grow up with these roses will remember not only the wonderful fragrance in the landscape, but also the time with their family and what their childhood was like.

Norman Winter, horticulturist, garden speaker and author of “Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South” and “Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.”

above: Rise Up Lilac Days offers the rarest of colors in the world roses but as a unique mini-climber habit and one of the best olfactory or fragrance experiences in the garden.

Photo courtesy Timothy D. Wood/TNS

left: Reminiscent Coral is one of three in the series making their debut this spring. This bloom at The Garden Guy’s house shows the exquisite heirloom form packed with fragrance and a carefree maintenance.

Photo courtesy Norman Winter/TNS

below: The Rise Up series will debut this spring with 3 colors and bringing a new dimension to the landscape as mini-climbers reaching 5 feet tall. Here Rise Up Amberness shows the dreamy look of their fragrant blooms.

Photo courtesy Timothy D. Wood/TNS

Yard Sale Tips

Yard Sale Tips Yard Sale Tips

Before Your Sale

• Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning.

• obtain a permit if required

• Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places.

• Gather lots of shopping bags. Gathering Items

• Test any electrical items to make sure they work.

• Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.)

• Take time to clean or repair your items.

• Wash all the clothes so they smell fresh.

WhaT SellS BeST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

• Baby items of all kinds, especially clothing.

• Kitchen appliances.

• Clothing: Kids and adult.

What Should You Not Sell?

• Items missing safety parts.

• unused prescription drugs or medications.

• Personal hygiene items.

• halogen floor lamps.

• old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats.

adverTISING

• Tell your friends, family or coworkers about your sale. Word travels.

• Place a classified ad in the Santa Barbara NeWS-PreSS!! remember to check the publication’s deadline.

• In your ad, give lots of details. Include the address, day(s), time of your sale. list major items such as “lots of kids clothes.”

SIGNS

• Check your local ordinances.

• list your address and sale date on all signs.

• Post your signs at main intersections, street corners and at the end of your driveway.

• use same colors and writing on your signs as people recognize them at a glance.

• Keep a list of where you posted your signs. It will be helpful when it’s time to take them down.

The consumer Protection Agency offers a complete list of dangerous items to avoid selling at yard sales. Visit www.cpec.gov

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