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Solar Canopies over California’s Canals?
Solving land, water, and power issues with one integrated approach.
Hardwood Heaven: Choosing the Right Hardwood Floor
From solid to engineered to vinyl, here’s how to pick the best fit for your home.
Santa Barbara Rent Control: What the Rent Freeze and the 2027 Ordinance Mean for Multifamily Owners
On July 28, the Santa Barbara City Council returned to its permanent rent stabilization ordinance — its first session on the subject since the public-comment window on the June 10 draft closed July 10. A temporary rent freeze has already been in force since February retroactive to December 16, 2025, and the permanent program is slated to begin in 2027. Together they will govern the income — and therefore the value — of roughly 13,000 multifamily units inside the city limits. If adopted as currently drafted and without legal intervention, here is what it means for owners, property managers and other stakeholders.
Compounding: The Snowball Effect
The math everyone should play with.
Real Estate Market Mid-Year Review 2026
How Can Prices Be “Down” in a Sellers’ Market? The last five years have seen a stabilization or plateauing of
Linking Needed Housing and Climate Resilience Gains
A bold effort to create a new development culture integrated with our ecological goals.
The Art of Adaptive Reuse
Casa Iglesia transforms the former First Christian Church into one of downtown Santa Barbara’s most distinctive stays.
Steps for Smooth Sailing: The Renovation Process
Tips to ensure your reno project stays on track.
Santa Barbara Modern Farmhouses
A few of our favorites, with added information about the teams involved.
