“The month of spook-tacular surprises, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything! We’re falling for all things autumn in this edition of our newsletter. Get ready for some ‘boo-tiful’ updates, ‘gourd’-eous stories, and ‘witch’-ful thinking as we navigate through this enchanting October together! ”
Real Estate in the News
Retirement goal expectations vs. reality: How Americans stack up
Younger workers are more optimistic that they’re on track with retirement goals, according to a recent report.
However, their long-term savings may be falling short.
There is often a disconnect between what people think they need for retirement and how much they are setting aside, according to Douglas Boneparth, a certified financial planner and member of CNBC’s Financial Advisor Council.
Local Happenings
OCTOBER 27, 2023
MUSIC ON THE WATER WITH DAVID SEGALL
See Santa Barbara’s local musician, David Segall, perform while enjoying the sunset and soaking up the majestic views of the Santa Barbara coastline. Double Dolphin Cruises features a variety of music that is fun for friends and family of all ages. And it’s always accompanied by the sounds of the sea.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Ghost Village Road
Once again, the streets will be filled with ghouls and goblins, in search of sweet treats! Halloween welcomes this year's Ghost Village Road. Storefronts along Coast Village Road will be passing out candy from 3-6 pm. Come one, come all, and watch out for creepy crawlers and spooky somethings!!
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks
Best Housewarming Gifts
The Best Items for a Weekend Getaway - at first glance, the best items for a weekend getaway might seem like an odd fit for our best housewarming gifts series, compared to gifts for the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
Maximize Property Value After a Disaster
The first 48 hours are critical to mitigating the costs of restoring a damaged home or business.
Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-2024
To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.
