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COntents HOA Homefront: A law that came too late..............................................................................4 Handyman: Dishwasher not draining properly...............................................................4 Real Estate Q&A: What are my legal options after handshake deal over vacant lot?..............4 Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022...............................................6 Ask Angi: How to prepare your home for household emergencies .............................7 Santa Barbara County Sales........................................................................8 A Note From The SBAOR President: Home remodeling projects with top-dollar returns.....................................9 Plumber: Standby generators don’t just stand by till you need them .......................10
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HOA Homefront
Your Handyman
A Law That Came Too Late
By Mark Baird
Dishwasher Not Draining Properly Question: Our dishwasher is no longer draining correctly and has standing water in the bottom. It is less than 10 years old so it seems like it should have lasted longer than it has. Should we call an appliance repair service or just have a new dishwasher installed?
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, HOAs were presented with a conundrum: Local health authorities prohibited gatherings of more than a few unrelated persons; however, HOA boards were required by the Open Meeting Act to have meetings that included the option of personal physical attendance, even if most members chose to participate telephonically or virtually. For over a year, most HOAs and their managers and lawyers decided that it was more important to follow the emergency health orders and conducted purely virtual meetings, which technically violated the Open Meeting Act. Specifically, the meetings did not include a physical location where someone could attend and listen to the deliberations. This violated Civil Code Section 4090(b)and Section 4925(a), which require that there is a “physical location” with at least one director or person designated by the board in attendance. After evaluating whether to violate health directives or the Open Meeting Act, most lawyers decided that violating the Open Meeting Act was the lesser sin, and so the vast majority of HOAs met via purely virtual platform without a physical location announced. On September 24, 2021, the Governor signed into law Senate Bill 391, which as an emergency statute became effective immediately. It created a new Civil Code Section 5450, allowing HOAs during declared emergencies to have purely virtual meetings with no announced physical location. The new statute also requires certain disclosures to the membership and changes in board meeting procedure during these purely virtual meetings. Subsequently, many if not most HOAs still conduct purely virtual meetings, mistakenly thinking that the new law essentially ratifies the practice. However, the law was enacted far too
late to really be a help to HOAs during THIS emergency. SB 391 may be of great help during the next emergency, but not this one. The key language in the new Civil Code Section 5450 is that the governmental declaration of emergency must render the ”gathering in person … unsafe or impossible.” If so, and after the HOA makes certain disclosures to members, it can meet purely virtually. In early 2022, I do not know of any county presently banning or declaring unsafe small, in-person meetings of unrelated persons. Unless a local, state, or county government declares an emergency and prohibits small meetings of unrelated persons or declares them unsafe, Civil Code Section 5450 is inapplicable and HOAs must still comply with Civil Code Sections 4090(b) and 4925(a). Associations have in the past two years learned the great benefit of adding a virtual component to their board meetings. That component remains a valuable addition to HOA governance, as members who are traveling, ill, or otherwise unable to attend can observe their HOA governance. However, it is time for HOAs to return to full technical compliance with the Davis-Stirling Act and begin to provide for a physical location with one director or other designated person (the manager?) to attend. These “hybrid” meetings may well be the “new normal” for common interest communities, as we all welcome physical or virtual attendance. Associations would be well-served by some modest acquisitions of affordable sound and/ or video equipment to enhance the experience of virtual attendees. Consider modifying the HOA’s meeting procedures and embrace the new normal of both virtual AND personal attendees at board meetings.
Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers andPartnerof Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to Kelly@rodllp.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.
Your HandYMan: If the dishwasher drain line is not clogged with food particles that are preventing it from draining into the garbage disposal, then it probably is suffering from a worn-out water pump which will need to be replaced. Sometimes repairing an older appliance can end up costing nearly as much as buying a new
appliance, so you are wise to consider which option to pursue. A friend of mine in the appliance repair business shared with me his anecdotal rule of thumb that if the appliance is older than 5 years or was purchased for less than $500, then it is best to replace it rather than spend money to repair it. I know this may sound a bit wasteful, but it seems to hold true. So, if there is no obstruction in the drain line, in my opinion you are best off to bite the bullet and purchase a new dishwasher. The good news is that new appliances are quieter, use less energy, and generally work better than their age worn predecessors.
Mark Baird is a General Contractor & the Owner of “Your Handyman” servicing Santa Barbara since 2006. You can contact Mark at 805-968-1234 or email him at: mark.baird@sbcoxmail.com. Visit his website at: www.yourhandymansb.com.
Real Estate Q&A:
What are my legal options after handshake deal over vacant lot? By Gary M. Singer
Question In 2014, I struck a deal to buy my neighbor’s vacant lot behind their house. We shook hands in front of a witness. According to our deal, I immediately wired the money to his account and paid the property taxes yearly. Last week I noticed a for sale sign on my lot. I called him to ask what was going on, and he told me that it was already under contract. He offered to give me my money back. I want to keep my lot. Do I have a legal leg to stand on? – Peter
Answer
You do have options to keep your lot, but they are limited because of your handshake deal. The “statute of frauds” is a legal doctrine that tries to protect people from dishonest behavior by requiring certain agreements, including those involving the purchase of real estate, to be in writing. That said, like most rules, there are exceptions. One exception to the statute of frauds is when one party does what they promised to do. In your case, you wired the purchase price to your neighbor. You completed the performance of your obligations by doing that, and your neighbor should have deeded the property to you. Even if you had only paid part of the purchase price, you could still sue your neighbor to require him to finish the deal, what lawyers call “specific performance.” You would still need to pay the rest of the purchase price. Avoiding this situation is part of the reason that deeds are recorded in the public land records. Since you do not have a deed, you can still lose your interest to an unsuspecting purchaser. You need to act fast and find an experienced local attorney to help you get your lot put into your name. 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. Send him questions online at www. sunsentinel.com/askpro or follow him on Twitter @GarySingerLaw. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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871 SAND POINT RD, CARPINTERIA 4BD/3½BA • $14,750,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247
350 GREENWELL AVE, SUMMERLAND 2BD/2½BA; ±11.75 acres • $10,500,000 Bartron Real Estate Group, 805.563.4054 LIC# 01005021
701 LINDEN AVE, CARPINTERIA ±11,325 sq ft commercial • $8,950,000 Kogevinas / Switzer, 805.450.6232 LIC# 01209514
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500 MEADOW WOOD LN, MONTECITO 4BD/3BA + 2 offices • $6,650,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141
974 PARK LN, MONTECITO 4BD/4BA; ±2.23 acres • $6,200,000 Janet Caminite, 805.896.7767 LIC# 01273668
1104 FOOTHILL RD, OJAI 4BD/4½+½BA • $5,995,000 Cristal Clarke, 805.886.9378 LIC# 00968247
6724 BREAKERS WY, VENTURA 3BD/2BA • $5,499,000 Tyler M Henry, 805.705.6243 LIC# 01892636
122 HOLLISTER RANCH RD, GOLETA ±105 acres; 1/3 interest • $4,750,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644
7320 SANTOS RD, LOMPOC 3BD/3+(2)½BA; ±30.71 acs • $4,750,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580
1903 COYOTE CIR, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA • $3,499,000 Jo Ann Mermis, 805.895.5650 LIC# 00891742
124 W YANONALI ST, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/3BA • $3,425,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886
2361 ALLVIEW TERR W, LOS ANGELES 4BD/4BA; ±8,750 sq ft • $2,499,950 Kamran J Mostofi, 360.908.1038 LIC# 02145968
1060 ALAMO PINTADO RD, SOLVANG ±15.8 acres • $2,200,000 Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488
222 MEIGS RD#1, SANTA BARBARA 3BD/2½BA • $1,895,000 Ken Switzer, 805.680.4622 LIC# 01245644
1544 VALERIO ST W, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/1BA • $1,895,000 Sue Irwin, 805.705.6973 LIC# 01413354
1925 ALAMO PINTADO RD, BALLARD ±10.1 acres • $1,779,000 Ealand & Sideris Group, 805.698.9902 LIC# 01766178 / 00603730
223 N SALINAS ST, EAST SIDE Duplex • $1,700,000 Ali Evans, 805.980.8007 LIC# 01846603
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610 W DE LA GUERRA ST, SB 4BD/2BA; ±0.12 acres • $1,392,000 Allyson Edwards, 805.331.4277 LIC# 02117216
3227 GLENGARY RD, SANTA YNEZ 3BD/2½BA • $1,250,000 Bill Urbany & Alisa Pepper, 805.570.5680 LIC# 00717028 / 01347807
3025 CALLE PICO CT, SANTA YNEZ 4BD/2½BA • $1,200,000 Deanna Harwood, 805.325.1452 LIC# 00999839
3663 SAN REMO DR #5-O, SB 2BD/2BA • $739,000 Rachel E Brown, 805.570.7160 LIC# 01950975
7602 HOLLISTER AVE #204, GOLETA 2BD/2BA • $695,000 Spechler & Beck RE Group, 805.689.2717 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548
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623 CENTRAL AVE UNIT C, BUELLTON 1BD/1BA • $499,000 Deanna Harwood, 805.325.1452 LIC# 00999839
4025 STATE ST #25, SANTA BARBARA 2BD/2BA • $470,000 Sara Guthrie, 805.570.1211 LIC# 01294545
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Engineered quartz remains the most popular material for upgraded kitchen countertops, with 42% of homeowners opting for it. Photo courtesy Dreamstime/TNS
Stay on top of these kitchen trends for 2022 By Avery Newmark Homeowners are making room in their budgets to prioritize kitchen remodeling and renovations, according to a new study. Houzz, the leading home renovation and design platform, recently released its 2022 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study, which gathered information from 2,400 homeowners who are planning, in the middle of, or have recently completed a kitchen renovation. “We’re seeing a rise in overall kitchen renovation spend as homeowners not only splurge on specific features but also make major modifications to the kitchen layout, systems and walls, many of which require the assistance of licensed home professionals,” Marine Sargsyan, Houzz senior economist, said in the study. Here’s a rundown of some of the key trends that homeowners want to see in their kitchen remodels in 2022: Countertop central Countertops were the most commonly improved feature during kitchen renovations, with more than 9 out of 10 homeowners upgrading them. Engineered quartz
remains the most popular material for upgraded kitchen countertops, with 42% of homeowners opting for it. While granite remains the second-most popular material, it has dropped to 24% from 28% last year, the study reports. “It is clear that homeowners are willing to spend a little more to get exactly what they want in countertops that are both beautiful and practical, despite rising prices of labor, products and materials,” Sargsyan said. And as people continue to work from home, homeowners are making room for bigger kitchen islands. Nearly two in five new islands measures longer than seven feet in length today. Homeowners are also brightening up their spaces; 92 percent installed new light fixtures above islands. High-tech appliances The second most common feature that homeowners splurge on during kitchen renovations is appliances. Over a third of upgraded appliances have high-tech features, a 6-percent increase from the previous year. Wireless and smartphone controls
are the most popular kitchen appliance features, according to the study. Beverage refrigerators You can never stock too many beverages, which is perhaps why nearly one in five homeowners install beverage refrigerators in their kitchens, and why 14 percent are adding wine refrigerators — up 50 percent from 2021. Vinyl flooring Hardwood is the most popular flooring material in kitchens, accounting for 25 percent of all installations, but vinyl is on the rise for the third year in a row, nearly doubling in popularity since 2019 to 23 percent. White and gray continue their reign Clean, coastal vibes don’t seem to be going away — white and gray are still the most popular colors for kitchen cabinets, backsplashes and walls. But blues, blacks, and greens, are trending up at 26, 10 and 5 percent respectively. You can even add visual interest to your space by using contrasting cabinet colors.
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Some household emergencies can’t wait and require you to call in help right away, regardless of the hour. Photo courtesy Dreamstime/TNS
Ask Angi:
How to prepare your home for household emergencies By Paul F. P. Pogue
Household problems don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Gas leaks, an overflowing toilet and a dripping roof don’t always wait until you’ve had your morning coffee. Emergencies are an unfortunate reality of homeownership. Severe weather can arrive at any time, and many of your home systems are complicated machines that will eventually break down due to wear and tear. While you can’t predict when emergencies will arrive, you can prepare yourself by following these tips.
1. Keep in touch with contractors
Regular maintenance benefits you in more ways than one. Not only do you catch problems early and keep your system in good repair, but you’ll build relationships with reliable contractors who are familiar with your systems. That means when you call at 2 a.m. with a burst pipe or a concerning electrical problem, the pro that answers the phone has a head start on the fix. professional who already has experience with you and your house.
2. Know what you need to do
Keeping resources at your fin-
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gertips will help keep bad situations at bay. Make sure you know your most essential contractors’ names and after-hours phone numbers. Yes, you can probably look this up on your phone fairly quickly, but you’ll save time and reduce complications during what will likely already be a chaotic situation. In some cases, a pro can talk you through potential solutions right there on the phone. Another key tip — make sure you know how to shut off your home utilities. You can shut down electricity at your main panel. Water and gas lines usually have a master shut-off point outside or in a basement or crawlspace. If you don’t know where these valves are located, ask your pro to point them out for you. You’ll be grateful for the know-how if you need to cut off the supply during a gas or water leak.
3. Be prepared for triage
In some fields, emergency calls don’t come in on a consistent basis but rather stack up all at once. For example, after a severe storm or wind event, every roofing company in the region will be swamped with calls for emergency help. In those cases, experts say that they’ll do triage work to prevent the worst of immediate damage by removing the most urgent problem, covering
up leaks, and doing their best to bring it under control. There may be cases where major repairs can’t be completed immediately. Be patient with your pros during crises; the odds are everyone’s doing their best to get problems addressed.
4. Keep your home stocked
Sometimes, severe weather means help could be days away. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests that you keep your home stocked with enough supplies to get you and your family through 72 hours without outside assistance. This kit should be prepared long before a crisis and stored where you can easily find it. Go to ready.gov for a complete list of necessities and tips on managing a crisis. Also, make sure your home has at least one fire extinguisher, preferably one for each level of your home. If you have only one, put it in the kitchen, and make sure everyone knows where it is as well as how to operate it.
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This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from March 7 thru March 11, 2022. 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.
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ADDRESS
BUELLTON / SOLVANG
515 MYRTLE CT
LENNARD MARGUERITE EA
EVANS TERENCE EA
$1,700,000
3/9/2022
218 E HWY 246
W ACQUISITION COMPANY
SPHEAR INVESTMENTS
$9,900,000
3/9/2022
CUYAMA
3100 WASIOJA
BROUGH CAROL
WEISFUSS JOHN
$25,000
3/7/2022
GOLETA
157 CHAPEL ST
VATAN SUG EU
GASTON SHANNON
$775,000
3/11/2022
315 BOLLAY DR
ROCKBRIDGE INVESTMENTS LP
ROSCOE BUSINESS PARK 2 EA
$50,675,000
237 W PINE AVE 10
MORETIC LOUIE EU
CORRAL VERONICA
$295,000
3/11/2022
1210 LINDA VISTA DR
BECERRA STEPHANIE EA
CEREZO SARA
$370,000
3/11/2022
1117 N GARDENIA ST
YOUNG GEORGE EU
PONCE MARIA EA
$530,000
3/8/2022
937 CLEMENS WAY
HOLLISTER STEVEN EA
BABCOCK C WILLIAM EA
$650,000
3/11/2022
1220 COAST VILLAGE 308
1220CV LLC
DUNCAN WILLIAM EU
$1,800,000
3/8/2022
412 LEMON GROVE LN
SNYDER DANIEL EA
1220CV LLC
$2,540,000
3/8/2022
1313 DANIELSON RD
MAHBOOB MOHAMMAD EA
DONNER TOBY
$3,200,000
3/10/2022
1483 ISABELLA LN
BERRY, KEITH C
COOPER R H EA
$4,250,000
3/11/2022
LOMPOC
MONTECITO
SANTA BARBARA
SANTA MARIA
SELLER
BUYER
PRICE
DATE
3/9/2022
810 TORO CANYON RD
BREATHED BERKELEY EA
KLEINBERG HERSHEL EU
$6,785,000
3/10/2022
321 ENNISBROOK DR
ANN OTHER TRUST EA
SYNERGY MONTECITO LLC
$13,400,000
3/11/2022
417 POR LA MAR CIR
MCCLOUD JIM EA
SILVER DAVID EA
$850,000
3/11/2022
415 W GUTIERREZ ST 5
JOLLIFF DONNA
KAUR GUNEET
$875,000
3/11/2022
449 POR LA MAR CIR
SOMMER CONSTANCE
HOFFLER DONALD
$891,500
3/11/2022
113 POR LA MAR CIR
PAJOOHI TERRY EA
SANDERS JASON EU
$900,000
3/8/2022
132 W ALAMAR AVE 1
LARIS PHILIP EA
KENNEY JORDAN EU
$910,000
3/9/2022
818 E ANAPAMU ST
LOPEZ EVA
KWIATKOWSKI ERICA EU
$1,197,000
3/10/2022
3055 CALLE ROSALES
PORTUGES PAUL EU
ROBLES MONICA
$1,340,000
3/7/2022
36 BARRANCA AVE 1
GLATTER GEORGE EA
TOBIASON ERIK EU
$1,549,000
3/9/2022
2937 HERMOSA RD
MACINTOSH KERRY EA
BOYD MILTON
$1,660,000
3/7/2022
502 E CANON PERDIDO ST
JULIEN ANNA EA
BAIRD A J
$1,675,000
3/11/2022
308 W DE LA GUERRA ST
ARMSTRONG G SCOTT EA
JAMBRETZ MARK EA
$1,730,000
3/8/2022
2422 FLETCHER AVE
DESTANQUE VIRGINIE EA
DOUGLAS BLAIR EU
$1,800,000
3/11/2022
479 EL SUENO RD
JOHNSON JOHANNA EA
WHEELER JAMES EU
$1,925,000
3/11/2022
4449 LA PALOMA AVE
BULLOCK PAUL EU
SALAS FIDEL
$2,550,000
3/11/2022
1111 LAS CANOAS LN
MORGAN CHRISTINE EA
VIANI MARIO EU
$2,715,000
3/8/2022
964 GARCIA RD
KILMER SHARON EA
KAGLE DAVID
$3,094,000
3/11/2022
810 BOND AVE A
CHAMBERS MAUREEN EA
MLJAM LLC
$3,136,000
3/11/2022
1915 SANTA BARBARA ST
DEMPSTR SUSAN EA
CHASE-GROOS CATHERINE
$4,000,000
3/9/2022
679 MISSION CANYON RD
UNITY SHOPPE INC
SADOW TODD EA
$4,600,000
3/7/2022
117 BATH ST
NEER SUZANNE EA
109 BATH STREET INVESTORS
$21,000,000
3/10/2022
920 E MAIN ST
GORDON BRUCE EA
BARAJAS YESENIA EA
$425,000
3/9/2022
2248 N TREE LINE DR
THOM PETER EA
RIVERA SANDRO EA
$430,000
3/9/2022
226 MARQUIS PL
LA BRISA EQUITIES
JACKSON-EDIE GABRIELLE
$434,000
3/7/2022
501 E FESLER ST
MARSHALL TIMOTHY EA
RAMIREZ FRANCISCO EU
$475,000
3/9/2022
1839 N DEPOT ST
DAVIS MARILYN EA
GARIA ARTURO EA
$478,000
3/9/2022
521 E VICKIE AVE
ALEJANDRO DELIA
TANG GILBERT EA
$500,000
3/8/2022
1658 S CHIANTI LN
CRANG FREDRICK EA
RAMIREZ BIANCA EA
$595,000
3/11/2022
934 E SUNFLOWER CT
ESTRADA GABRIEL
VILARREAL ROLANDO EU
$605,000
3/9/2022
3858 VENTANA CT
HERNANDEZ STEPHANIE
LOMELI ARMANDO EU
$620,000
3/10/2022
1104 WOODMERE RD
GONZALEZ ELISSA EA
ELM LANE CARP LLC
$642,000
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A note from the SBAOR President By Bob Walsmith, Jr. President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®
Today’s 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
Home Remodeling Projects With Top-Dollar Returns Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect price, with the perfect lot. (Yay southern exposure!) But the home itself? Perfect isn’t the adjective you’d use. But you knew that moving in, and now you’re ready to start making it just right. Where to begin, though? How about with data? Data is that friend who tells you like it really is. Because while any home improvement that brings you joy is priceless, not all add as much home equity as you might expect. The “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS® has tons of data on how much improvements cost — and how much of those costs you can recoup. Here are some of the report’s best home remodeling projects with equity-building might: u New Roof If you find yourself sprinting for the buckets when it starts to sprinkle, getting a new roof should be your No. 1 to-do. The cost: $7,500 The return: 107% at $8,000 Considering it’s what’s between you and the elements, it’s a no-brainer. Not sure if you need a new roof? Signs you might include: • Shingles are missing, curling up, or covered in moss. • Gritty bits from the asphalt shingles are coming out the downspout. • The sun’s shining through your attic. • You notice stains on ceilings and walls. • Your energy bill is sky high. u Refinished or New Hardwood Floors You flip on the TV to see that your fave home reno’ing duo is it at again, flipping a ranch that’s stuck in the ’80s. They make it to the living room, pull back the dingy carpet to reveal hardwood floors in great condition. They’re psyched — and for good reason. Hardwood floors are a timeless classic. Refinishing is a no-brainer. Neither will you regret adding new hardwood floors if you have none. The cost to refinish: $2,600 The return: 100% at $2,600 The cost to buy new: $4,700 The return: 106% at $5,000 u New Garage Door No surprise that a garage door replacement project made it onto this #winning list — a new garage door provides a big boost for your home’s curb appeal at a relatively modest cost.
The cost: $2,100 The return: 95% at $2,000 There are options galore, too. A host of factory-finish colors, wood-look embossed steel, and glass window insets are just some of the possibilities that’ll give your doors bankable personality. u Better Insulation Insulation is tucked out of sight, so it’s often out of mind — that is, until you’re forced to wear your parka indoors because it’s sooo darn cold. The cost: $2,400 The return: 83% at $2,000 (plus the added savings on heating and cooling costs!) u New Siding In any color! And never paint again. Those are two of the three benefits of vinyl siding. The third, of course, is your home’s value. But if long-time homeowners look at you funny when you mention vinyl siding, just tell them that today’s vinyl is way better than what they remember because of fade-resistant finishes and transferable lifetime warranties. The cost: $15,800 The return: 63% at $10,000 u Fiber-Cement Siding Want fiber-cement siding instead? It also shows a strong payback of 76%. Although it’s the pricier option — you’ll spend about $19,700 with a payback of about $15,000 — it has one thing vinyl still lacks — the perception of quality. The cost: $19,700 The return: 76% at $15,000 u HVAC Replacement Air quality is top of mind these days, so replacing an HVAC system is a timely project — plus it cuts those pesky utility costs. Of the people surveyed in the NAR report, almost half said the most important benefit of HVAC replacement was better functionality and livability. The cost: $8,200 The return: 85% at $7,000 Quality matters. In a survey from the National Association of Home Builders, “quality” was the one of the most important traits home buyers focused on when house hunting. Perceptions of quality can vary, but the majority of both first-time buyers and repeat buyers said they’d rather have a smaller home with high-quality products and services than a bigger home with fewer amenities. If you are thinking about having any or all of these improvements made to your home, please chat with your trusted REALTOR® for suggestions of local contractors.
Bob Walsmith, Jr. can be reached at 805-720-5362 or emailed at Bob@BobWalsmithJr.com
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Standby generators don’t just stand by till you need them By Ed Del Grand Question:
Ed: I’ve read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the cold till you need them to start up? – Mike
Answer:
Standby generators are a great choice for home backup power. Most residential standby generators run on natural gas or propane, and they are professionally wired into a home’s electrical system. Standby generator systems include a special transfer switch that automatically turns the generator on and off in the event of a power outage. But like any piece of equipment, you do have to maintain them on a regular basis. Your dealer/installer can set you up with a service schedule to best fit your needs, especially if you live in a colder climate. Because they operate automatically, standby generators perform a weekly exercise to run the generator for about a half-hour. This way, no matter what season it is, your generator should be ready to go. Bottom line: Weekly exercise can help keep a standby generator in tip-top shape.
Most residential standby generators run on natural gas or propane, and they are professionally wired into a home’s electrical system.
Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call,” the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes. ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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STOEHR DAVID EA
MICHEL JOEL EU
$660,000
3/8/2022
935 DON PABLO DR
JONES RICHARD EU
VARGAS DULCE
$690,000
3/11/2022
4645 WOODMERE RD
MANICH CHER EU
MIMBRES PARTNERS LLLP
$691,000
3/9/2022
218 E MORRISON AVE
BUTLER GREGORY EU
WEISBECKER RICHARD EU
$700,000
3/10/2022
4719 KENNETH AVE
JENSEN RYAN EU
HOISETH LISA EU
$710,000
3/10/2022
651 HOPE TERRACE CT
MAWHINNEY RADFORD EU
HERNANDEZ STEPHANIE EU
$810,000
3/11/2022
124 W PERSHING ST
KULJIAN DANIEL EA
LEBLANC JAMIE EU
$850,018
3/10/2022
303 W SHEILA LN
LUA RODOLFO
SIMAS TIMOTHY EA
$1,020,000
3/11/2022
3170 SANTA MARIA WAY
CAL GRAN PROPERTIES LLC
PEOPLE’S SELF-HELP HOUSING
$2,900,000
3/11/2022
3279 GLENGARY RD
ANDREAS DAVID EA
ROBINSON LESLIE EA
$1,875,000
3/11/2022
4066 PASEO POCO
EVANS TERENCE EA
EINERSON JAMIE
$4,300,000
3/8/2022
3975 RIGEL AVE
LARIN AMADA EA
GAONA TERESA
$350,000
3/11/2022
3495 VIA CORTEZ
BALTHROP BONNIE EA
PRINCE JUSTIN
$370,000
3/10/2022
4282 SIRIUS AVE
MCNABB WILLIAM
VIOR STEVEN
$510,000
3/10/2022
423 EL NIDO ST
BJORK ICHARD EU
NAVA DANIEL EA
$527,000
3/9/2022
111 MIZAR PL
MEYERING DAVID EA
JENSEN CHAD EA
$530,000
3/11/2022
196 W HWY 246
LOIZIDES INVESTMENT GROUP
WOODALL BENJAMIN EU
$600,000
3/11/2022
174 HERCULES AVE
CORWIN SANDRA EU
MARSH NATHANIEL EU
$609,000
3/9/2022
2533 S ELLIOT ST
BIENKOWSKI RICARDO EU
GREEN DANNY EA
$662,000
3/8/2022
198 W HWY 246
LOIZIDES INVESTMENT GROUP
WRIGHT AARON EU
$750,000
3/11/2022
217 N MARBELLA WAY
PEREZ JOSE
SANCHEZ JOSUE EA
$750,000
3/11/2022
1401 SAN MIGUELITO RD
PAYNE ALEXANDER EA
LOGRANDE ANTHONY
$867,000
3/10/2022
3185 BECK RD
CASTILLO SUSAN EA
ESPEQ LLC
$890,000
3/7/2022
421 DOGWOOD DR
KOSTRZEWA DAWNA
WHITE JUIL EU
$959,000
3/11/2022
478 FOURTH PL
LOIZIDES INVESTMENT GROUP
CRASOLVANG RE LLC
$2,425,000
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4701 Via Los Santos | Santa Barbara | 4BD/3BA DRE 00938841 | Offered at $3,695,000 Bob Curtis 805.895.1951
631 Parra Grande Ln | Montecito | 7BD/12BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $39,995,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.565.8600
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Padaro Ln | Carpinteria | 5BD/6BA DRE 01397913 | Offered at $29,500,000 Emily Kellenberger 805.252.2773
4160 La Ladera Rd | Santa Barbara | 6BD/8BA DRE 01447045 | Offered at $18,995,000 Riskin Partners Estate Group 805.698.0199
1220 Franklin Ranch Rd | Goleta | 3BD/5BA DRE 01463617 | Offered at $12,500,000 Knight Real Estate Group 805.895.4406
4815 Sandyland Rd Unit A | Carpinteria | 4BD/4BA DRE 01391451 | Offered at $4,200,000 Lynn Z Gates 805.705.4942
2137 Miramar Dr | Orange County | 4BD/4BA DRE 01384768 | Offered at $3,999,000 Farideh Farinpour 805.708.3617
2460 Golden Gate | Summerland | 5BD/3BA DRE 01384768 | Offered at $2,650,000 Farideh Farinpour 805.708.3617
1032 Diamond Crest Ct | Santa Barbara | 3BD/3BA DRE 01348655 | Offered at $2,495,000 Andy Katsev 805.896.2010
493 Mountain Dr | Santa Barbara | 3BD/2BA DRE 01463617 | Offered at $2,295,000 Knight Real Estate Group 805.895.4406
4011 Primavera Rd | Santa Barbara | 4BD/4BA DRE 01790838 | Offered at $1,650,000 Michelle Bischoff 805.570.4361
824 E Montecito St | Santa Barbara | 2BD/2BA DRE 01964710 | Offered at $1,295,000 David Magid 805.451.0402
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