Sunday, March 24, 2013

Just Sold - 25 Betty Drive


This charming 1930's two-bedroom, one-bath cottage with a detached garage is conveniently located in the Samarkand neighborhood.  The original home was built with redwood, and is situated on a large R-2 lot.  There are a variety of fruit trees and plenty of room for a garden.  This is an extremely private home in a great area, and at a great value! Congratulations to my clients who have purchased this home!

Originally Listed for $557,000.



Alma Del Pueblo Update - Steel Frames Up at Site


The construction at Alma Del Pueblo continues to move along at a rapid pace!  After laying the groundwork, the construction team has begun placing steel frames at the site, and you can clearly see what will soon be the Santa Barbara Public Market, slated to open in August.  You can also see the various quadrants of the building going up, and our hard hat tours will begin in the near future for our buyers who are in escrow. Yes, that's right. Multiple units are already in escrow, so don't wait until the project is built to select your unit! You can drive by the site at Victoria x Chapala to check out the progress, and feel free to stop in our sales office for a visit at 1321 State Street. The office hours are Thursday through Sunday from 12-5pm, and we are also available by appointment.








Santa Barbara Million Dollar Raffle!
























The time has come for the 2013 Santa Barbara Million Dollar Raffle!  With every ticket purchased, you have a shot at winning a million dollar home and tons of other great prizes.  The proceeds go to the Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) and the Village Properties Teacher's Fund, so even if you don't win the $1M home or the fabulous prizes (which we hope you do!), this is still a great cause to be involved with.

This year's prizes include a BMW 128i Coupe, Audi A3/BMW Xi/Ford Fusion, St. Lucia vacation package, a Nicaragua adventure for two, Big Sur Getaway, iPads, 2014 Mammoth MVP Season Passes, various shopping sprees and cash prizes.  Also, one person is selected to win a million dollar home, or one million dollars in cash!

If you purchase tickets before April 4th, you will be eligible for additional prizes at the Bonus Drawing.  The Final Drawings ticket deadline is May 2nd, and the Final Drawing will be held on May 18th, 2013.

In addition, you can visit http://santabarbaramilliondollarhomeraffle.com/vptf/ and download the Village Properties form to register.  Fill in "Emily McBride" alongside the "VPTF Agent Name" to help us keep track of which agent is selling tickets!  Thanks in advance, and best luck with the raffle!



























The Case For Staging Your Home


Sellers often ask if they should stage their home. The answer is situational, but in most cases, I do recommend staging a home if the seller is willing to work with a stager, particularly if the property is vacant. The vast majority of sellers are not interior designers, which is why staging can be so valuable and bring back the money spent many times over. If you are thinking about selling your home, we have some fabulous stagers we can recommend!

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

New Beach Rental - Cote Bleu Paradis

I am thrilled to announce my beautiful new beach rental, Cote Bleu Paradis, on Padaro Lane!  This lovely two story is fully stocked with all high-end kitchen appliances, bed linens, towels, and everything you need for a relaxing getaway.  The home has a large sun room and deck, and can comfortably sleep up to ten people.  In addition, the back deck leads straight onto one of Santa Barbara's most private beaches.  If you are interested in renting this beautiful property, please contact me directly.  Booking information and more details on the property can be found at www.VRBO.com/461010



















Thursday, March 14, 2013

Just Sold - 220 W. Quinto

Just Sold - 220 W. Quinto
Sold for $630,000




































































Just Sold - 1705 Sunset

Just Sold - 1705 Sunset Avenue
Sold for Full Price
Multiple Offers
All Cash Buyer


















































































Alma Del Pueblo Blog Gives Updates with the Development

Visit the Alma Del Pueblo blog for regular updates, including the highlights of the development, what the differences are between a "Public Market" and a regular food market, and a recent Q&A featuring Emily McBride and her involvement with this special project.  You can also find information on green construction, learn about construction process of Alma Del Pueblo, get sneak peaks on who the vendors will be for the Santa Barbara Public Market, and much more!