Montecito Real Estate

Santa Barbara Short Term Rental Ban Approved

Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance banning Short Term…

9 years ago

Short-Term Rentals in Santa Barbara

https://vimeo.com/220663111 Alys Martinez of KEYT television in Santa Barbara reports on County Supervisor's ban on Short Term Rentals. The Supervisors…

9 years ago

Natalie Portman buys home in Montecito

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millipied have purchased a modern estate in Montecito for 6.5 million. Sweeping ocean views are enjoyed…

9 years ago

Oprah Drops by Starbucks in Montecito

Oprah drops by the Montecito Starbucks on Coast Village Road on Sunday to promote her new Chai Tea! https://youtu.be/GKU3juzUiKQ

9 years ago

Zillow Zestimates…

May 11, 2017:  On Good Morning America Barbara Corcoran reported on the lawsuit filed against Zillow.com based on their "Zestimates" feature  (an…

9 years ago

The Montecito Real Estate Market at a Glance

Last year 203 single-family homes, condos, and vacant lots were sold in Montecito. This analysis was derived from the Santa…

10 years ago

The Difference Between a Second Unit and an Accessory Dwelling Unit in California

Last September Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2406 that promote secondary dwelling units aka accessory…

10 years ago

540 El Bosque in Montecito

Asking Price: $2,950,000. Open Sunday (1-4)  February 12, 2017.  Two Story Farmhouse was built in 1925. Currently features two downstairs bedrooms with…

10 years ago

New California Water Conservation Requirements

On January 1, 2017, a new California Civil Code: Senate Bill No. 407 Chapter 587 requires that all homes built on…

10 years ago

502 Picacho Lane in Montecito, California

This four-bedroom home can be found on one of Montecito's most prestigious streets. This remodeled Mediterranean-style home resides on approximately…

10 years ago