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COntents Your Handyman: Holiday plumbing problems ...................................4

How to handle emergency tree service..........................................13

HOA Homefront: New laws approved for 2022 Part II - Good changes coming ...............................4

Santa Barbara County Sales..................................14

Behind the curtain information on glass shower doors .............................................8 Design Recipes: The secrets of shelf dressing ...................................9 Message from the SBAOR President: 1031 Tax deferred exchange safe for now ............13

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HOA Homefront

New Laws Approved for 2022

Your Handyman By Mark Baird

Holiday Plumbing Problems Question: We have an embarrassing problem that happens every holiday season and I am already feeling anxious in anticipation. Our toilets are older low flow models that were installed about 25 years ago to help reduce our water usage and they work just fine for my husband and me. However, we have a large house where our extended family gathers for Thanksgiving and like clockwork every year, the plumbing gets all backed up creating an embarrassing situation for our guests and a very expensive visit from the plumber. What can we do? Your Handyman: The holidays are a time for families to gather and enjoy the company of one another but are also one of the busiest times of the year for the local plumber. A very common holiday plumbing scenario involves a home with sewer lines that are partially blocked with tree roots, they drain just fine all year for grandma & grandpa but get completely backed up when the house suddenly is full of festive holiday visitors washing, showering and flushing. If your home has a history of root intrusion in the sewer lines, then it would make sense to have a plumber rooter out your sewer lines prior to your guests arriving. The plumber can insert a small video camera with a light down the main line to see if the pipe has partially collapsed or has extensive damage from roots. If the pipe has substantial damage, it will eventually need to be replaced before it becomes permanently blocked and sooner is better than later. You may have seen advertising for “trenchless” sewer lines where the plumbing contractor digs a fox hole at the location where your sewer line enters the house and then a second hole where it connects to the sewer main in the street. They then feed a steel cable through the pipe to pull a funnel shaped mandrel through the old pipe which bursts the old pipe open, pulling behind it a new polyethylene pipe, giving you a brand-new root proof pipe without having to dig up your yard, driveway, walkways or planters. It sounds like your home has the first generation of low flow toilets that came out in the early 1980’s as a well-intentioned way to save water but many of these toilets just simply had a smaller tank with no effective redesign of the trap in the base of the toilet. These earlier designs really didn’t work very well, were prone to clogging, and often required multiple flushes instead of one, effectively defeating the water saving intentions. The good news is that new toilets today have both a smaller tank and the trap has been redesigned so that clogging is now no longer the problem it used to be. But back to your issue; you can check your toilets to see if the water level is adjusted to the maximum height or you may want to consider buying new toilets and just be done with the problem. If you do decide to keep the old toilets it would probably be a good idea to purchase a new baffled style toilet plunger that can be found at any hardware store, keep it in the garage with a pair of rubber gloves in a 5-gallon bucket as your emergency clog response kit and hope for the best.

Part II- Good Changes Coming By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 2021 was the most positive legislative year for California HOAs in a very long time. Today’s column summarizes four helpful changes to California law, one which is already in effect. Senate Bill (“SB”) 391 took effect as an urgency statute immediately once the Governor approved it on September 23, 2021. It allows HOAs during times of declared emergency to hold purely virtual meetings (without the normal requirement of a physical location where members can choose to observe). Notice of the first virtual meeting must be announced to all members by mail, including the contact information of someone who can help with log-in difficulties, and all votes in purely virtual meetings must be by roll call. Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1101 was sponsored by the Community Associations Institute. It makes several changes regarding the safekeeping of HOA funds.The current Civil Code Section 5380(b)(6) requirement of board approval for fund transfers (including payments) now varies based upon the HOA’s size. HOAs of 50 or less members must have board approval for transfers of either $5,000 or 5% of the HOA estimated annual income (whichever is less), and HOAs of over 50 members must have board approval increases starting at the lesser of $10,000 or 5% of the HOA estimated annual income. Several prior exceptions to the rule against commingling HOA funds have been deleted, and the requirement of dishonesty insurance has been clarified to be more consistent with insurance terminology. SB 392 was sponsored by the California Association of Realtors and continues to move toward electronic communication. Starting in 2023, owners may choose whether they wish to receive individual notifications from the HOA by postal and/or electronic mail. If they do not choose, the default method of communication is still postal mail.The remainder of the bill is effective in 2022. A new 4045(a)(5) is creat-

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.

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ed, permitting HOAs to make general notices on the HOA’s web site. New subparts (c) and (d) are added to Civil Code Section 5230, barring the HOA or its managementfrom selling member information to a third party without member consent (some management companies have been doing this under their contracts, without full disclosure to the membership). Associations and their management firms should encourage members to accept communications electronically. The cost, material, and time expended in sending postal mail can be substantial for larger HOAs. These days, where everyone not only has email but accesses it on their smartphones, email should become the primary mode of HOA communication. AB 1584 helps correct a problem regarding the correction of illegal rental restrictions. Last year’s SB 3182 added Civil Code Section 4741, barring “unreasonable” restrictions against HOA rentals and requiring HOAs to amend their governing documents before 2022 to correct any unreasonable restrictions. Many lawyers incorrectly told their clients that the law required HOAs to amend their CC&Rs although rules are also “governing documents.” This is expensive and often impossible due to member disinterest.AB 1584 opens a six-month window starting January 1, 2023 and concluding July 1, 2023,in which HOA boards can amend CC&Rs without a membership vote solely to remove provisions violating Section 4741. This should not be attempted without competent legal advice. Dear Legislators:Thanks for the help this year. Now, how about letting HOAs vote electronically???

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®.

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1040 LADERA LN, MONTECITO 3BD/2BA; ±5.04 acres • $3,850,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

130 VIA ALICIA, MONTECITO 2BD/3BA • $2,850,000 Daniel Encell, 805.565.4896 LIC# 00976141

3911 CLOVER LN, SANTA YNEZ 2BD/2BA; ±17.54 acres • $2,495,000 Claire Hanssen, 805.680.0929 LIC# 00887277

954 ALAMO PINTADO RD, SOLVANG 3BD/3BA; ±5 acres • $2,495,000 Joe Ramos, 805.680.6849 LIC# 02040488

33 NORTHRIDGE RD, FOOTHILL 3BD/3BA + office; ±1.03 acres • $2,295,000 Laura Drammer, 805.448.7500 LIC# 01209580

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455 CARLO DR, GOLETA NORTH 4BD/2BA • $1,500,000 Scott S Williams, 805.451.9300 LIC# 00628741

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6592 PIPELINE PL, GOLETA SOUTH 3BD/3½BA • $999,000 Madhu Khemani, 805.252.0265 LIC# 01387945

4499 GLINES AVE, SANTA MARIA 4BD/2½BA | ±.25 acres • $699,000 Marlene Macbeth, 805.689.2738 LIC# 00689627

59 VIA DEL SOL, SOLVANG 3BD/2BA • $511,000 R. Johnson / K. Aitken, 805.705.8707 / 252.1205 LIC# 01070384 / 00882496

309 E CHERRY AVE, LOMPOC 3BD/2BA • $473,000 Rose Van Schaik, 805.452.2051 LIC# 00782017

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5455 8TH ST#51, CARPINTERIA 2BD/2BA • $669,000 Yolanda Van Wingerden, 805.570.4965 LIC# 01308141

968 MIRAMONTE DR#6, MESA 1BD/1BA • $619,500 Spechler & Beck Real Estate Group, 805.689.2717 LIC# 00552664 / 01488548

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3715 BASELINE AVENUE | SANTA YNEZ Situated gracefully in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley is the renowned Pepper Oaks Farm consisting of ±90 acres in two legal parcels. This estate property features a classic Kentucky-style main home, comfortable guest cottage, manager’s residence with multiple garages, large conference/library building, shops/barns, employee housing, 26 acres of producing olive orchards, three water wells and horse facilities including five center aisle barns with twenty-eight 12x12 stalls, 12-stall stallion barn, multiple turn-outs with shelters and expansive irrigated green pastures. Rare Opportunity!

Offered at $11,900,000 CLAIRE HANSSEN

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OLIVE MILL PARCELS

2030 EDISON STREET | SANTA YNEZ Premier Olive Mill, Orchards & Vintage Farmhouse - Situated on ±79 acres in two legal parcels, this property features a restored late 1800’s classic Californian farmhouse, swimming pool plus additional buildings including a detached gym, large shop/garages and employee dwellings. There are 39 acres of producing olive orchards with a fully equipped “state-of-the-art” olive mill complex including a ±2950 sf mill facility with the finest modern processing equipment and private tasting room plus two additional ±2890 sf buildings with bottling, labeling and large storage capacity. Three water wells. Gated and Private.

Offered at $6,995,000 CLAIRE HANSSEN

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Plumber:

Behind the curtain information on glass shower doors By Ed Del Grande Queston: Ed: We’re building a bedroom addition complete with a master bath. We plan to install an alcove-type shower or tub/shower unit. We also want a glass shower door in place of a shower curtain. What glass door choices can work for us? – Beth Answer: Upgrading to a glass door for a tub and/or shower setup can make a huge decorative difference in any bathroom, along with the convenience of using a glass door in place of a shower curtain. The door itself can also add value to the bathroom as well. Basic glass door choices for an alcove shower or tub/shower can include: Sliding tub/shower door: Two sliding glass panels for a bathtub unit that are also used for showering. Sliding shower doors: Same concept as the tub/shower door except designed for larger shower only units. Pivot shower door: Swinging or hinged door for smaller shower-only units. Finally, there is a new style concept called “bath screens.” This is again for tub/shower units. It’s basically a half-size glass tub door to partially enclose the shower area of the tub. Bottom line: Even when you add up the extra costs, upgrading to a glass shower door can be a clear choice to make.

Upgrading to a glass door for a tub and/or shower setup can make a huge decorative difference in any bathroom. Photos courtesy Kohler/TNS

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. Always consult local contractors and codes. ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Design Recipes:

The secrets of shelf dressing By Cathy Hobbs

From built-in to portable shelving like bookcases, often there is a design dilemma as to the best way to dress shelves. There is, in fact, an art to shelf dressing, a rhythm that can Photos courtesy Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

be created and repeated, through a thoughtful selection of accessories. Have shelves that you don’t quite know how to fill?

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Child objects including toys and lettering helps to dress innovative skateboards used as shelves.

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A bookshelf is used to accentuate key accents in an office space.

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Here are some top tips: Do’s 1. Do be very thoughtful and careful with your selections, as opposed to choosing items randomly. 2. Do look for similar colors, finishes and tones. 3. Do incorporate elements such as greenery and blooms to help add interest and texture. 4. Do use bins and baskets when looking to fill larger areas on shelves. 5. Do use books to help act as filler. A popular design technique is to pair books of similar colors together, wrap books or turn books spine side in. Don’ts 1. Don’t be afraid to use contrasting colors, dark items on a light-colored shelf for example can really help provide an inviting accent. 2. Don’t overdo it. Less is more. 3. Don’t forget that shelving can also bean opportunity to highlight a curated selection of collectibles. 4. Don’t be afraid to leave shelves empty. Instead intentionally leave certain shelves bare when looking to create a visual sense of rhythm. 5. Don’t overlook interesting ways to create shelving, such as using skateboards or reclaimed wood placed on brackets. Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

A minimal style bookcase helps to create an open feel in a home office space.

Proper use of bins and boxes helps to create an organized look in this closet.

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A note from the SBAOR President

VILLAGE PROPERTIES Proudly Congratulates Tim Walsh

By Brian Johnson President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS®

1031 Tax deferred exchange safe for now For the past year the real estate investment community has feared that, among other things, the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange could be on the chopping block under a Democrat administration. First, a quick primer on 1031 Exchanges. The tax-deferred exchange, as defined in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows a property owner to sell their investment property and defer the taxes that would normally be due upon that sale. In order to fully qualify an owner must; (a) acquire “like kind” Replacement Property that will be held for investment or used productively in a trade or business,(b) purchase Replacement Property of equal or greater value,(c) reinvest all of the equity into the Replacement Property, and(d) obtain the same or greater debt on the Replacement Property. Debt may be replaced with additional cash, but cash equity cannot be replaced with additional debt. Additionally, the Exchanger may not receive cash or other benefits from the sale proceeds during the exchange. When the Biden administration took office, there was a lot of talk about doing away with the 1031 Exchange system in an effort to raise additional taxes. This would affect a large number of small “mom and pop” investors who bought investment properties as a way to build wealth for their families. If the exchange option were eliminated then any appreciation in the value of the investment property would have been taxed upon a sale. There would be no way of further deferring those taxes through reinvestment. This would cause the number of sales each year to plummet and the value of properties to drop as demand for investment properties would have dried up overnight. Throughout the summer and into the fall negotiations were being held that would decide the final form of the multi-trillion dollar economic plan. Politicians spent weeks moving things on and off the table and only over the past week or so did the final framework come together. Members of the House Ways and Means committee sent out letters recently to their constituents letting them know that Section 1031 of the Tax Code was safe. While the bill has yet to be finalized and voted on, we can be assured that the Tax Deferred Exchange is safe, for now at least.

Brian Johnson can be reached at 805-879-9631 or emailed at bjohnson@radiusgroup.com

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How to handle emergency tree service By Paul F. P. Pogue When storms roll in, damage trees and drop heavy branches in your lawn, you need to address the problem as quickly as possible. This is even more important if a stormdamaged tree poses an imminent threat to your home or property (or someone else’s!) Experts recommend you follow three steps when storms cause tree damage: 1. Make sure everyone in the house and around it is safe. 2. Contact your insurance company for guidance. Your agent can explain how your policy covers tree damage and if they have specific steps you must take to be covered. 3. Contact a tree service company to do the work as quickly as possible. Even if you don’t have a fallen tree, you could have a dangerous situation when a storm hits. Once high winds have died down, take a walk around your property and inspect the trees for telltale signs of damage. Check carefully for dead wood, deep splits in the bark, signs of decay and weakened branches. If you see something that concerns you, contact a professional. Fortunately, many tree service companies offer emergency service and 24-hour phone lines, so you should be able to reach someone quickly. Different states and cities have their own regulations regarding who can work on trees, and some areas have no regulations at all. Make sure whoever you hire holds all the licensing needed to do this work. In an emergency, it can be tempting to hire the first person who returns your call. But with trees and branches, a poorly

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executed job can be more dangerous than no job at all. In addition, accreditation with the International Society of Arboriculture or the Tree Care Industry Association demonstrates a company or individual who takes their work seriously. Most tree removal jobs cost between $400 and $1,200. Larger and more complicated jobs might come closer to $2,000. Several factors will impact this cost. Tree size is the most important, followed by how much space your pro has to work. If they have to work around nearby power lines or close to the home, it will take longer to complete the job. This cost doesn’t always include stump removal, which can run between $100 and $400 on its own. Of course, depending on the problem, you might not need to remove the tree entirely. If a tree has been seriously damaged but remains standing, a tree professional can reinforce it with bracing or carefully trim damage to preserve the tree’s main body. One more thing: Insurance and legal liability can get extremely fuzzy when a tree or branch falls from one property into a neighbor’s yard. In many cases, the property owner where the tree actually landed might be liable for damages and removal unless the tree fell due to negligence on the part of the property owner. When this happens, talk to your insurance company immediately so they can help you sort out the matter. ©2021 Ask Angi. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Santa BarBara County SaleS

This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from October 18, 2021 thru October 22, 2021. 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.

AREA

ADDRESS

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

BUELLTON / SOLVANG

2529 BASELINE AVE

TILLMAN DIANE EA

RUPPRECHT JOSHUA

$725,000

10/19/2021

90 SECOND ST

CHUMASH BUELLTON APARTMENTS

BUELLTON PACIFIC LP

$16,113,500

10/19/2021

104 S KELLOGG AVE

TANE ZACHARY EU

DODGE SOMAYEH

$730,000

10/22/2021

7630 HOLLISTER AVE 339

FACCIOA RONALD EA

DEWEY JAMES

$750,000

10/20/2021

359 CANNON GREEN DR E

REEVES ANDREW EU

CURTIS ROBERT EU

$770,000

10/22/2021

5122 CALLE REAL B

GLEASON FAMILY TRUST

SHOJAEE EZAD EU

$840,000

10/20/2021

5321 TRACI DR

GORDON MICHAEL

WILSON GREGORY EA

$912,000

10/20/2021

7051 DEL NORTE DR

PERRY ROBERT EA

RODRIGUEZ JASON EU

$1,025,000

10/21/2021

90 SOMMER LN

TAN YERPENG EU

NAND SATISH EA

$1,135,000

10/19/2021

529 TILA PL

SIFFERT JAMES EA

CHAVARRIA BONNIE EA

$1,530,000

10/18/2021

4878 VIEJA DR

PERI DAVID

MACHADO BLAKE

$2,350,000

10/19/2021

5955 CALLE REAL

PENINSULAR REALTY LLC

QCI REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS

$6,500,000

10/22/2021

GUADALUPE

4932 POINT SAL DUNES CIR

CALISTRO ADORA EA

BAEZ JUAN EU

$545,000

10/22/2021

LOMPOC

1121 E BELL AVE

ELIAS MELISSA

O’BYRNE JORDAN

$335,000

10/21/2021

239 S B ST

FELTON CAROLINE

MENA XOCHITL EA

$455,000

10/22/2021

628 NORTHBROOK DR

DUNSON ROBERT EU

SANCHEZ MICHAEL EU

$575,000

10/22/2021

208 SOMERSET PL

ESPARZA JEFFREY

AKE SPRING

$580,000

10/20/2021

137 N M ST

TRES CASAS LLC

OWEN KYLE EU

$648,000

10/22/2021

1968 INVERNESS LN

GAUDI ARTHUR EA

1968 INVERNESS LLC

$3,900,000

10/19/2021

20 ALSTON PL

CASE CLAUDE TRUSTEE

20 ALSTON PLACE LLC

$4,482,500

10/18/2021

175 MIRAMAR AVE

IAFFALDANO FRANK EU

LICHTENBERG MATTHEW EA

$5,700,000

10/20/2021

610 OLIVE RD

WASSERMAN GAIL

805 COLLECTIVE LLC

$7,450,000

10/22/2021

730 LILAC DR

FANARO BARRY EA

730 LILAC DRIVE LLC

$8,500,000

10/22/2021

711 W ORTEGA ST 10

KENDALL RYAN EU

MCDANIEL BARBARA

$735,000

10/22/2021

12 W CONSTANCE AVE 4

FIORINI KIMBERLY EA

ESTES ANNA EA

$836,000

10/19/2021

818 E COTA ST

NIELSON LINDSAY EA

MELERO VICTORIA

$850,000

10/21/2021

1305 PUNTA GORDA ST

WOOLEY THOMAS EA

KAROLY NOAM

$975,000

10/22/2021

720 CALLE DE LOS AMIGO

SCOBY RONDA EA

AKERS GEOFFREY EU

$1,182,000

10/21/2021

2708 VERNON RD

HITTLE GRAYSON EU

TANCREDI PERRY EU

$1,200,000

10/22/2021

1524 STATE ST

CHARVET EDWARD EA

ONE KEY LLC

$1,250,000

10/22/2021

128 W MISSION ST

BEGG EDWIN EA

2000 DE LA VINA LLC

$1,295,000

10/20/2021

1721 GRAND AVE

MEYR MARILYNN EA

SPIELER PAUL EA

$1,350,000

10/22/2021

1260 FERRELO RD

MILLINGTON MERCEDES EA

RESTORE BY DESIGN LLC

$1,700,000

10/21/2021

514 TALLANT RD

LIVIE BREANNA

ASHLEY BENJAMIN EA

$1,750,000

10/19/2021

1602 PAYERAS ST

CHEN IRENE EA

DEERING GENE EU

$2,100,000

10/18/2021

GOLETA

MONTECITO

SANTA BARBARA

SANTA MARIA

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1616 ANACAPA ST

GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIA

1616 ANACAPA LLC

$2,130,000

10/22/2021

732 LITCHFIELD LN

WHATLEY ROBIN

BEAN HILLARY EU

$2,155,000

10/21/2021

333 W COTA ST A

ROSCOE VILLA

MAUS JOEL EA

$2,675,000

10/22/2021

30 BARRANCA AVE 3

BERLOVE LENA EA

NICHOLS TIMOTHY EA

$2,750,000

10/20/2021

134 CHAPALA ST

FUNK YOUTH HOSTEL LLC

134 CHAPALA LLC

$3,750,000

10/21/2021

4178 CRECIENTE DR

PETOTE JOHN

DANEV SLAV

$6,800,000

10/22/2021

1731 LASUEN RD

SMILLIE PETER EA

SPRAGUE BENJAMIN EA

$7,000,000

10/19/2021

203 LADERA ST

VENTURA MAR ASSOCIATES

203 LADERA LLC EA

$10,800,000

10/18/2021

830 E FIREFOX DR

CONCOPHILLIPS CO

LOZANO JOSE EU

$220,000

10/20/2021

2406 VILLAGE GREEN

CAGLE JOHN EA

LKT PROPERTY HOLDINGS

$259,000

10/18/2021

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ADDRESS

SELLER

BUYER

PRICE

DATE

SANTA MARIA

407 W TAFT ST

SILVERADO PROPERTIES INC

CATAMOUNT PROPERTIES

$377,000

10/19/2021

1103 W TUNNELL DR

RUIZ SHARON EA

BRECKENRIDGE PROPERTY FUND

$419,000

10/19/2021

1227 S COLLEGE DR

MARRUFO VICTOR

ZARGOZA JOANNA EU

$435,000

10/21/2021

430 N DEPOT DR

RANORE CLIFFORD EA

TNTT LLC

$440,000

10/20/2021

1011 GUNNER ST

RUIZ ANTONIO EU

VASQUEZ CARL EA

$450,000

10/18/2021

2038 S TRINITY DR

CASTILLO, MARCELINO A

RAMOS JOSE EU

$490,000

10/19/2021

2039 N WESTERN AVE

HERNANDEZ RUBEN EA

MURILLO MONICA EA

$500,000

10/22/2021

802 N LUCAS DR

REYNOSO ALFRED EA

LOPEZ ANDREW EA

$515,000

10/19/2021

525 PRIMROSE LN

STRINGHAM SANDRA EA

ANTONIO VICTORIA EA

$525,000

10/20/2021

3924 SILVER LEAF DR

LACASSE JOSEPH EA

MALLORY CHRISTOPHER EU

$535,000

10/19/2021

2311 S EASTBURY WY

BURCHETT DANIEL EA

OCHOA THOMAS EU

$535,000

10/21/2021

503 E EVERGREEN AVE

TINSLEY KIRK EA

TELL KIANA EA

$540,000

10/22/2021

1336 SHETLAND CT

ENOS CHAD EU

FERNANDEZ JAMES

$560,000

10/21/2021

1147 OAK KNOLL RD

CARLSO MARK EU

SAGAZ LEINCY EU

$570,000

10/18/2021

840 E FIREFOX DR

CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

DUARTE JOSE EU

$574,000

10/21/2021

1036 TERRACE AVE

SMTH CODY EU

ROBINSON SHAWNA EU

$585,000

10/20/2021

977 LA SERENTA CT

KARSAI JAMES EU

KIM DONG-II EU

$610,000

10/21/2021

4635 TILBURY CT

SALINAS ERNEST EU

CARLSON CYNTHIA EU

$630,000

10/20/2021

4621 WOODMERE RD

MCNULTY LEEANNE EA

REJEK THOMAS EA

$645,000

10/21/2021

911 W ANTHONY PL

BERNARDO NATHANIEL EU

YOUSEF RONY EA

$660,000

10/21/2021

896 BLAKE ST

ALVES DANIEL EU

HERNANDEZ JUEL EA

$665,000

10/21/2021

1123 CLUBHOUSE DR

CHUNG DAVE EA

NORIZ VICTOR

$745,000

10/20/2021

3500 HADLEY WAY

ZELL RONALD EU

SMITH CODY EU

$820,000

10/21/2021

3375 FOOTHILL RD 134

WILSON KENNETH EU

STERN CAROLINE

$1,395,000

10/22/2021

3910 FOOTHILL RD

LUNDQUIST CARRIE EA

YOUNG WILLIAM EA

$2,450,000

10/20/2021

2211 CALLE CULEBRA

HUNT WILLIAM EA

DE LA VINA LLC

$2,999,000

10/18/2021

439 LAMBERT RD

WILEY MICHAEL EA

CLINGER BENJAMIN EA

$7,600,000

10/20/2021

3600 FOOTHILL RD

WHITE DOUGLAS EA

3600 FOOTHILL RD LLC

$9,500,000

10/22/2021

3101 MISSION DR

CHUMAS GAS STATION

SIBWON LP

$900,000

10/19/2021

1870 VIEW DR

HARVEY NEAL EA

LOGUE TRAVIS EA

$2,750,000

10/20/2021

40 SAN MARCOS TRT 39

CHIRMAN DARLENE EA

ROSENTHAL BRYCE EA

$155,000

10/21/2021

1611 CALLE NUEVE

TITTEL GALEN EU

VIJELAS LLC

$310,000

10/22/2021

1676 MAPLE AVE 22

JACKS FAMILY TRUST

VAN ZEYL CORNELIS EA

$337,500

10/19/2021

1676 MAPLE AVE 24

JACKS FAMILY TRUST

VAN ZEYL CORNELIUS EA

$337,500

10/19/2021

1220 E FESLER ST

DANDELA STEPHANIE

JIMENEZ MARTINA

$360,000

10/18/2021

1738 N LYNNE DR 33

BROCK MORIAH

MOORE SEAN EA

$360,000

10/19/2021

2018 MALIBU WAY

DOMINGOS STEPHANIE

DECIERDO MARCELINO

$390,000

10/22/2021

1512 CALLE PRIMERA

CIFTCIOGLU IBRAHIM EU

ROJAS MOISES

$445,000

10/21/2021

1508 E OAK AVE

PATEL PREYESH EA

ELIAS MELISSA

$470,000

10/21/2021

643 VELA WAY

EHRLICH EDWARD EU

ADAMS ROBERT

$507,000

10/21/2021

812 W FIR AVE

PREMIER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

CANSECO REYNALDO

$520,000

10/22/2021

2031 VILLAGE LN

COOPET MICHAEL EA

SORENSEN JENNIFER EA

$550,000

10/18/2021

1609 LA SALLE DR

PADILLA ALISA EA

HERNANDEZ REYNALDO

$555,000

10/22/2021

433 S X ST

ESPINOZA PETRA EA

SILVA FABIAN EU

$565,000

10/19/2021

131 GEMINI AVE

SLOAT SABRINA EA

COULTER ALAN EU

$600,000

10/21/2021

531 S PALISADE DR

BARBERENA GUADALUPE EA

ALEXANDROV NIKOLAI EU

$780,000

10/19/2021

517 FARMLAND DR

MOSGOFIAN GALE EA

CLARK CHRISTOPHER EU

$795,000

10/19/2021

SUMMERLAND

SANTA YNEZ

UNICORP

1245 CATARINA ST

FIGHTMASTER RANDALL EU

HUBBARD STEPEN EA

$877,000

10/22/2021

128 LA COSTA LN

HALL JULIE EA

RICKARDS DAVID EU

$900,000

10/22/2021

146 SAN MARCOS TRT CLB

CHIRMAN DARLENE EA

ROSENTHAL BRYCE EA

$1,095,000

10/21/2021

1391 FARADAY ST

DELL’ANNO DARIO EU

JACKSON JULIE

$1,250,000

10/18/2021

194 W HWY 246

OLESEN BRIAN EA

LOIZIDES INVESTMENT GROUP

$1,270,000

10/18/2021

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A table lamp and bedding blending various citrus colors is paired with a bright lime area rug in this child inspired space. Photo courtesy Handout/TNS

Design Recipes

Make a splash with citrus colors CITRUS COLORS continued on page 18 Bright lemon is used to add energy to this bedroom space. Photo courtesy Handout/TNS

Bedding and artwork incorporating a rich, citrus orange helps to add a sense of coziness to this children’s bedroom. Photo courtesy Handout/TNS

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white oak hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout. There is an attached 2-car garage plus an oversized concrete driveway with a gate to the backyard. Additional features include: dual-pane sliders, central heating, and a living room fireplace. This is a light and bright home with great southern exposure. Located in the “Coastal Zone’’ where short-term vacation rentals are currently allowed.

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Design Recipes CITRUS COLORS continued from page 16

By Cathy Hobbs There’s lemon and lime as well as orange. So-called citrus colors can add warmth and energy to nearly any space. Often, they will help instantly brighten and lighten, and can even help to mimic sunshine in dark spaces. Not sure how to introduce citrus colors into your home? Here are some top tips. 1. Use yellow and yellow-based tones in spaces that receive little to no light. These colors can help mimic sunshine. 2. Do mix citrus colors in the same space. Lemon and lime for example can be a fresh, clean color combination. 3. Pair citrus colors with colors with deep undertones such as black and charcoal to create an element of luxury. 4. Use citrus as accent colors such as pillows, throws and accessories. 5. Consider using citrus colors in spaces where you want to create a sense of warmth and coziness. 6. Use tints, tones and shades of citrus if looking to create a more monochromatic color scheme. 7. Use pops of citrus colors to add energy and interest to neutral spaces. 8. Bring citrus colors in unexpected ways such as artwork and textiles. 9. Blend citrus colors together in spaces where you want to create a sense of whimsy such as a children’s bedroom or family-friendly space. 10. Don’t be afraid to incorporate citrus colors in various parts of your home from kid spaces to living rooms.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

(top to bottom) A prominent chair with lime colored upholstery is paired with art piece in similar tonality. Photo courtesy Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

Lemon yellow used as an accent color adds a sense of luxury when paired with black. Photo courtesy Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

Pops of citrus, namely orange is used as an accentin thismostly monochromatic living space. Photo courtesy Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS

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Today’s

hiddEn VallEy 1-4 $989,000 96 La Cumbre Cir. 3/2 See what this recently remodeled end unit has to offer!

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

EaSt SidE - uppEr 1-3 $829,000 8 W. Constance Avenue #2 2/2 New Listing! Villa Santa Barbara South first floor condo. Hardwood floors adding lots of charm. Upgraded kitchen and dual pane windows. Convenient location. Compass Gail Pearl

805-637-9595

# 00712260

El SuEno 1-3 $1,575,000 4455 La Paloma Ave. 4/2 “ Coastal ocean views with a pool on 1/2 acre lot! Big potential!“ Village Properties Justin Corrado

805-451-9969

# 1356799

GolEta north 1-4 $995,000 7035 Del Norte 3/2 Move right into this tastefully done 3 bed+ 2 bath home in the Goodland! Village Properties Kim Crawford

805-886-8132

# 1440068

GolEta north 1-3 $2,195,000 6869 Silver Fern Ct. 6/3 Beautifully remodeled & rarely available is this warm & invitingly designed California Coastal home located in the highly desired Storke Ranch. Village Properties Pranav Shastri

805-729-7993

# 2152010

GolEta north

805-455-8910

# 1172139

GolEta north

# 01230465

GolEta South

805-689-6673

hiddEn VallEy 1-4 $2,090,000 959 Barcelona Dr. 3/2 This light-filled Hidden Valley cul-de-sac home has undergone an extensive remodel by local architect Kas Seefeld to maximize entertaining, work from home, and easy indoor outdoor living. Village Properties Kim Hultgen

805-895-2067

# 0898369

hopE ranch 2-4 $5,750,000 4580 Via Huerto 4/4.5 “Beautiful home on over on 1.5 acres with lovely mountain and sunset views. on a coveted hr street, this mostly single level home is a real gem!“ Village ProPerties lauren leVinson

805-423-1150

# 2135210

MESa 2-4 $1,749,000 161 Vista Del Mar 3/2 West Mesa! Walk to the beach from this updated single-level home resting on a spacious 1/3 acre lot. 0.8 mi from Hendry’s Beach. Private and spacious backyard. Oversized driveway and 2-car garage. Mike Richardson, Realtors Kyle Richardson 805-680-3131

# 01902531

MESa 2-4 $1,994,100 1233 Plaza Del Monte 3/2 New listing! Single story home on large lot with wonderful mountain views. Remodeled kitchen & baths. Conveniently located between Mesa & downtown. Coast & Valley Properties Bob Ruccione 805-729-2004

# 00544022

2-4 $10,500,000 1039 Cima Linda Lane 4+/6 Enjoy the California lifestyle in luxury with panoramic ocean views. This approx 5200 sqft home located on 2.5 acres is an entertainer’s dream. Coldwell Banker Realty Joanne Stoltz 805-895-7322

# 00387433

1-4 $995,000 913 Diamond Crest Ct. 2/2 Desirable single level townhome in the gated community of Diamond Crest. This end unit features vaulted ceilings and easy access to beach & amenities! Village Properties Angel Speier

805-316-4336

# 2037359

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1-4 $1,000,000 6609 Calle Koral 3/2.5 Fabulous living in The Village at Los Carneros! Great spaces in this upgraded end unit with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus an attached 2 car garage! Village Properties Spencer Cole

# 1745878

MorE MESa

1-3 $650,000 319 Northgate #B 2/1.5 $5000 Flooring Credit, Evergreen Terrace East condo. Dual pane windows & recessed lighting. Att. 1 car garage & 1 res parking space. HOA Pool. Town’n Country Realty Bryan Davis 805-448-7757

805-722-8480

MontEcito

1-3 $1,875,000 4399 La Paloma 3/2 Open your door to 1.4 acres of breathtaking mountain views, without leaving home! This exquisitely remodeled cottage is in the Santa Barbara foothills. This 3 BR and 2 BA home features a chef’s kitchen. Coastal Properties Gary Goldberg

Village Properties Cimme Eordanidis

# 2115510

GolEta South

1-4 $1,600,000 3722 State Street #212 2/2 Beautiful spacious single level corner unit condo. New on the market with extra large two car garage. Village Properties Ruth Ann Bowe & Daylyn Jackson 805-698-1971 & 805-946-3231 # 01751940 & 02078391

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12-3 $1,995,000 6815 Shadowbrook Dr. 6/3 2,800 sq ft, 6 BD/3 BA, Storke Ranch home. Updated, open-concept kitchen, family room, formal living room, dining area & an expansive yard with patio. Village Properties / Alyssa Jones-Sener Jones Assoc. 805-755-8735 # 2096482

GolEta South

12-3 $3,199,000 1720 Lasuen Road 4+/2 Panoramic ocean & island views. 4br + study, 2bth iconic Riviera home, perched atop the Santa Barbara Riviera. SantabBarbaraMontecito.com/Lasuen keller williams Louise Mckaig

805-285-2008

# 01353981

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1-3 $2,875,000 323 Island Oak Ln. 5/5 Tuscan estate in the Bluffs. Unique oceanside location w/stunning views. Guest suite on ground level. Lg Common rooms. Custom quality appointments.

$2,950,000 1263 Dover Lane 4+/4.5 1-3 It’s home. You feel it as soon as you enter. Ocean views throughout illuminate this stunning Mediterranean open concept home providing a picturesque gathering space for you and your loved ones.

Village Properties Alyson Spann

Coastal Properties Gary Goldberg

805-637-2884

# 0907671

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On Gardening:

Perfecto Mundo Double Purple and the lime green of the anise form a perfect fall partnership at The Garden Guy’s house.

By Norman Winter

Photos courtesy Norman Winter/TNS Mid-October and 44 degrees sent me out into the landscape to scout for camellia blossoms, but instead I was mesmerized by the azalea flowers. My front yard is about a halfacre, requiring an adventure with a slope, so I am often failing to do due diligence not only with maintenance but photography, too. I don’t know what surprised me the most — was it the huge carnation-like blossoms of Bloom-A-Thon Double Pink, or the pure exquisite nature of Perfecto Mundo Double Pink and Perfecto Mundo Double Purple? Both Perfecto Mundo varieties looked as though they were made of pure porcelain. I planted really small plants two years ago, and this year was like their coming out party. The blossoms are smaller than the Bloom-AThon, but azalea lovers everywhere will have to have these reblooming varieties, too. They will literally offer months of bloom. I am delighted with my combinations, though I have to confess one was sort of an accident. I planted the Perfecto Mundo Double Purple with a lime green anise shrub. The lime green foliage and purple touching in marriage is ever-so striking. My accidental

These azalea are Perfecto Mundo in your landscape combination occurred with Perfecto Mundo Double Pink and Rockin Deep Purple salvia. I just never considered the blooming sequence, especially since the azalea was small at planting. Right now I love it, but it is possible the salvia will have to be moved later. The Perfecto Mundo series has now grown to six with the addition of Perfecto Mundo Double Dark Pink, Double White, Red and the ever-so exciting Orange. We are talking about a flaming orange, too! In addition to being a little more compact at 3-by-3 feet the Perfecto Mundo series has another trait that will put these on your must-have list, that being a resistance to lace bugs. In the backyard it is the Bloom-a-Thon Red that has been stealing the show. It bloomed in the spring, rested and then started again in the summer. I took my first summer photo July 9 of them blooming with Autumn Frost hosta. They have been blooming every day as we now head into late October. The Bloom-A-Thon series also from Proven Winners comes in five colors, Purple, White, Red, Hot Pink and carnation-like Double Pink I mentioned earlier. Bloom-A-Thon azaleas are recommended in zone 7a-9a, while the Perfecto Mundo series exhibits a little more cold-hardiness and is recommended for zone 6b-9. Both should

be planted in fertile well-drained acid soil. The Garden Guy makes it a practice to incorporate organic matter into all azalea shrub beds. Add a layer of mulch after planting and again each year. The azalea keeps the roots near the soil surface, and this annual decomposition of mulch and organic matter will maintain a good environment for new roots and help in moisture retention. I have mine in a part sun area that is shifting throughout the day. They do have the ability to tolerate quite a bit of sun. These azaleas really do best in a filtered light to part sun area particularly in the south. I like them planted in curvy informal sweeps or clusters with odd numbers versus the formal toy soldier look. In the backyard, in addition to variegated hostas, The Garden Guy has a dream of having both Bloom-A-Thon and Perfecto Mundo partnered with hydrangeas. My goal is to one day see azaleas bloom alongside the iridescent blue mophead shaped hydrangea blooms. It could happen! So yes, you can have a glorious spring azalea bloom and follow it up with an extralong, late summer to fall bloom too, when you grow Bloom-A-Thon and the new expanded Perfecto Mundo series of reblooming azaleas. Fall is a great time to plant!

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Bloom-A-Thon Double Pink has large double blooms reminiscent of a frilly carnation.

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

Perfecto Mundo Double Pink’s porcelain like blooms look stunning with the Rockin’ Deep Purple salvia.

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A fire pit makes a great backyard feature. Make sure you prep for safety while using it. Photo courtesy Dreamstime/TNS

Is a fire pit a good idea for my backyard? By Paul F. P. Pogue A fire pit is a perfect addition to your backyard for gatherings after dark. After all, the bright glow and the warm crackling of the fire is the ideal backdrop for a lovely evening’s entertainment. They’ll bring beauty to your outdoor space and perhaps make your home more attractive when it comes time to sell. You can build the pit yourself or hire a professional to do the work. A DIY fire pit kit usually costs between $200 and $400. This will include stones or pavers to build the structure, a steel ring the frames the interior, and lava rocks to line the floor. A prefab fire pit is usually the least expensive option, and it’s easier and faster to assemble. However, they don’t tend to last as long as custom-built fire pits, and you don’t have a lot of options to customize. If you hire a landscaping professional to construct a fire pit, the cost will average around $700, although high-end pits will set you back more than $1,000. The biggest advantage of hiring a pro is that you can customize it exactly to your style and needs. You might install a classic circular stone pit with red rocks for an earthy look, or a rectangular gas-fueled pit with glass crystals for a modern, sophisticated look. Take care that whatever materials you use are capable of handling the high temperatures. Some kinds of concrete and glass could crack or explode under the heat.

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Most fire pits use firewood or charcoal as fuel. However, you can also install a gas line or electric flames for a customizable, turnkey fire source. Since these involve running extra electrical or gas lines, the cost will go up accordingly. You can also use propane tanks. When installing a pit, consider adding other fixtures to enhance its use. For example, a permanent sitting wall around the pit provides more ideal seating than folding chairs in many cases. Stay safe for the holiday (and the rest of the year!) While we’re thinking about fire pits as Independence Day nears, it’s an excellent time to take stock of fire safety measures. Whenever you have an active fire going in a pit or fireplace, or if you’re lighting fireworks, make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. An extinguisher is an essential tool of home safety and can be purchased for a reasonable price. It’s a good idea to have one fire extinguisher for every floor of your home, in an easily accessible place. The kitchen should always have a fire extinguisher nearby. Fire extinguishers are rated by class. In most cases, the best extinguisher for a home is an ABC model, which works on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment. Make sure everyone in the household knows where the extinguisher is and how to use it.

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The National Fire Protection Association recommends remembering the word PASS: • Pull the pin. • Aim low at the base of the fire. • Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. • Sweep the nozzle from side to side.

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