Montecito Home Musings: December Reflections

December is a month filled with traditions, gatherings with loved ones, and the opportunity to reflect on the journey you have traveled for the last 12 months. What have you learned? What are your dreams for the future? Do you feel you have found your place?
— Susan Pate

Real Estate in the News

It's Taking Americans Much Longer in Life to Buy Their First Home...

The typical age to buy a first home has jumped to 36 years old, the oldest ever on record. The rising age is a sign that high housing costs and mortgage rates are pushing homeownership out of reach for younger Americans.

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Local Happenings

DECEMBER 17 | 3-4PM |

The Nutcracker at The Granada Theatre

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ONGOING

Artisan Marketplaces in Santa Barbara

One of the best ways to support local communities when traveling is to shop small and buy local. You can take that thoughtful act a step further when you buy directly from the local artists, craftspeople and makers. In Santa Barbara, there are several enticing creative marketplaces, arts and craft shows and cooperative boutiques where you can discover a broad variety of objects and artworks made locally.


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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Best Places to Retire in 2024

The Best Places to Retire ranking can help you decide where to spend your golden years. Where will you end up?

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25 Dated Design Trends and Solutions

As design trends come and go, there are some that we wish would never come back around. Check out these dated design trends and their solutions.


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Best Outdoor Christmas Lights

After you've decked your halls and your tree, it's time to take the holiday glow outside. We've rounded up the best sparkle and shine for your home's exterior.

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