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Home with a Small-Town Feel

Home with a Small-Town Feel

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

Nestled among the hedges on one of the smallest streets in Santa Barbara, it’s not surprising that this cozy home appealed to an artist from a small town in England.

Picking Perfect Art

Picking Perfect Art

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

How to curate an art collection to fit your aesthetic, home, and budget.

Clearly A Crush on Clearview Road

Clearly A Crush on Clearview Road

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

This Westside beauty blends vintage romance with modern touches.

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Pros and Cons: The 30-Year Mortgage

Pros and Cons: The 30-Year Mortgage

Q&A with Marsha Gray By Marsha Gray

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

Behind the Homes of Santa Barbara: What Homeowners Need to Know About ADUs in 2026

Behind the Homes of Santa Barbara: What Homeowners Need to Know About ADUs in 2026

Real Estate Scoop By Kathleen Rogers

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

Going Green By Dennis Allen

The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago

The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection

Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection

SBAOR President's Message By Jennifer Berger

Hey, Mom! Whose Keys Are These?

Hey, Mom! Whose Keys Are These?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

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Make Myself at Home

Clearly A Crush on Clearview Road

Clearly A Crush on Clearview Road

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

The Homes That Inspired Us in 2025

The Homes That Inspired Us in 2025

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

Effortless Living on Old Mill Road

Effortless Living on Old Mill Road

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

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The Great House Detective

Home with a Small-Town Feel

Home with a Small-Town Feel

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

Spanish Colonial Revival Homes: Santa Barbara’s Signature Style

Spanish Colonial Revival Homes: Santa Barbara’s Signature Style

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

An Architectural Gem on Las Olas Avenue

An Architectural Gem on Las Olas Avenue

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

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The Home Page

The Home Page | Desert Detours & a Redwood Retreat

The Home Page | Desert Detours & a Redwood Retreat

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

The Home Page | Magic at the Mission and More

The Home Page | Magic at the Mission and More

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

The Home Page | Pearls of Wisdom & Mermaid Dreams

The Home Page | Pearls of Wisdom & Mermaid Dreams

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

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Our Santa Barbara

The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago

The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Franceschi House and Park, Part II

Franceschi House and Park, Part II

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Montarioso: Historic Tales from Franceschi House, Part I

Montarioso: Historic Tales from Franceschi House, Part I

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

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The Style Specialist

Outdoor Living, Done Right: What to Know Before You Buy New Patio Furniture

Outdoor Living, Done Right: What to Know Before You Buy New Patio Furniture

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Wonderful Windows: Choosing Window Treatments

Wonderful Windows: Choosing Window Treatments

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Picking the Perfect Paint Colors

Picking the Perfect Paint Colors

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

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Heart of the Home

G&C Questionnaire: Thom Hume, Structural Engineer

G&C Questionnaire: Thom Hume, Structural Engineer

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

G&C Questionnaire: Stacy Fausset, Landscape Architect

G&C Questionnaire: Stacy Fausset, Landscape Architect

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

Classic Craftsman Homes

Classic Craftsman Homes

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

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Real Estate Scoop

Behind the Homes of Santa Barbara: What Homeowners Need to Know About ADUs in 2026

Behind the Homes of Santa Barbara: What Homeowners Need to Know About ADUs in 2026

Real Estate Scoop By Kathleen Rogers

Record Quarter, Real Constraints

Record Quarter, Real Constraints

Real Estate Scoop By Radius Group Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

Behind the For Sale Sign, the System Consumers Have Never Heard About

Behind the For Sale Sign, the System Consumers Have Never Heard About

Real Estate Scoop By the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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Going Green

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Splitting Seawater Can End the Pollution from Concrete

Splitting Seawater Can End the Pollution from Concrete

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Seabed Debris Cleanup

Seabed Debris Cleanup

Going Green By Dennis Allen

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Simply 805

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

The Ultimate Hidden Productivity Hack

The Ultimate Hidden Productivity Hack

Simply 805 By Sara and Steve Caputo

Shutdown Complete: Ending the Workday with Order, Not Exhaustion

Shutdown Complete: Ending the Workday with Order, Not Exhaustion

Simply 805 By Sara and Steve Caputo

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SBAOR President's Message

Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection

Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection

SBAOR President's Message By Jennifer Berger

Real Estate, Cybercrime, and the One Email That Can Cost You Everything

Real Estate, Cybercrime, and the One Email That Can Cost You Everything

SBAOR President's Message By Jennifer Berger

Proposition 13: Why It’s Often Misunderstood and Why It Still Matters

Proposition 13: Why It’s Often Misunderstood and Why It Still Matters

SBAOR President's Message By Jennifer Berger

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Mortgage Minute

Hey, Mom! Whose Keys Are These?

Hey, Mom! Whose Keys Are These?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

Condos, Again? Mortgage Details Have Changed Once More

Condos, Again? Mortgage Details Have Changed Once More

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

What’s Private About Your Privacy?

What’s Private About Your Privacy?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

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The Design Doctor

Picking Perfect Art

Picking Perfect Art

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

Coastal Design Done Right

Coastal Design Done Right

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

Brighten Your Home with Flowers and Greenery

Brighten Your Home with Flowers and Greenery

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

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