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Squeezing Sweet Stories from Lemon Acres Barn

Squeezing Sweet Stories from Lemon Acres Barn

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

This 1900s former barn has been lovingly cared for throughout its storied history.

The Kitchen Island: From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage

The Kitchen Island: From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

Food prep station and central space for families and friends to gather.

How to Give Your Home the WOW Factor

How to Give Your Home the WOW Factor

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Tips to make your home stand out in today’s market.

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A Tile Tale: Ernest Batchelder’s Telling Tiles

A Tile Tale: Ernest Batchelder’s Telling Tiles

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Taxing the Wealthy to Help Nature and the Poor

Taxing the Wealthy to Help Nature and the Poor

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Update on California Housing Laws

Update on California Housing Laws

SBAOR President's Message By Summer Knight

Shingle-Style Homes: Not Just Homes with Shingles

Shingle-Style Homes: Not Just Homes with Shingles

Real Estate By Betsy J. Green

Why Historic Preservation Matters

Why Historic Preservation Matters

Real Estate Scoop By Sarah Sinclair

What’s Insurance Got to Do with It?

What’s Insurance Got to Do with It?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

Your Offer Was Accepted… Now What?

Your Offer Was Accepted… Now What?

SBAOR President's Message By Summer Knight

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Make Myself at Home

Squeezing Sweet Stories from Lemon Acres Barn

Squeezing Sweet Stories from Lemon Acres Barn

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

Harbor Hikes and Hope Ranch Dreams

Harbor Hikes and Hope Ranch Dreams

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

A Craftsman Cottage to Love

A Craftsman Cottage to Love

Make Myself at Home By Sarah Sinclair

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The Great House Detective

Shingle-Style Homes: Not Just Homes with Shingles

Shingle-Style Homes: Not Just Homes with Shingles

Real Estate By Betsy J. Green

Craftsman-Style Homes: A Move Away from Mass Production

Craftsman-Style Homes: A Move Away from Mass Production

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

Eye-Catching Queen Anne–Style Homes

Eye-Catching Queen Anne–Style Homes

The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green

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The Home Page

The Home Page | There’s No Spring Break For Open Houses!

The Home Page | There’s No Spring Break For Open Houses!

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

The Home Page | A Chance to Own the Town of Soda Lake City

The Home Page | A Chance to Own the Town of Soda Lake City

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

The Home Page | Butterflies, Barns, and Bright, Beautiful Bungalows

The Home Page | Butterflies, Barns, and Bright, Beautiful Bungalows

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

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Our Santa Barbara

A Tile Tale: Ernest Batchelder’s Telling Tiles

A Tile Tale: Ernest Batchelder’s Telling Tiles

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Of Hearts and Flowers: The St. Cecilia Society

Of Hearts and Flowers: The St. Cecilia Society

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

A Guide to Santa Barbara, Circa 1872

A Guide to Santa Barbara, Circa 1872

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

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The Style Specialist

How to Give Your Home the WOW Factor

How to Give Your Home the WOW Factor

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Bathroom Remodel Tips (and Trends to Avoid)

Bathroom Remodel Tips (and Trends to Avoid)

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

Color-Drenched and Cozy: Decorating Trends for 2025

Color-Drenched and Cozy: Decorating Trends for 2025

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

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Heart of the Home

The Kitchen Island: From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage

The Kitchen Island: From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

Q&A: Jessica Risko Smith, Interior Designer

Q&A: Jessica Risko Smith, Interior Designer

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

Project Detail: Mosaic Architects & Interiors

Project Detail: Mosaic Architects & Interiors

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

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Real Estate Scoop

Why Historic Preservation Matters

Why Historic Preservation Matters

Real Estate Scoop By Sarah Sinclair

Record-Setting Hope Ranch Estate Sale

Record-Setting Hope Ranch Estate Sale

Real Estate Scoop By Sarah Sinclair

California’s Insurance Crisis: What Santa Barbara Homeowners Need to Know

California’s Insurance Crisis: What Santa Barbara Homeowners Need to Know

Real Estate Scoop By Kathleen Rogers

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Going Green

Taxing the Wealthy to Help Nature and the Poor

Taxing the Wealthy to Help Nature and the Poor

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Coral Reefs Are Unrivaled in Ecoservices

Coral Reefs Are Unrivaled in Ecoservices

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Moving Away from Car Use

Moving Away from Car Use

Going Green By Dennis Allen

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Simply 805

Extraordinary Benefits to a Structured Routine

Extraordinary Benefits to a Structured Routine

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

As a New Year Nears, Resolve to Remove

As a New Year Nears, Resolve to Remove

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

‘Lack of Planning on Your Part Doesn’t Constitute an Emergency on My Part’

‘Lack of Planning on Your Part Doesn’t Constitute an Emergency on My Part’

Simply 805 By Sara Caputo

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SBAOR President's Message

Update on California Housing Laws

Update on California Housing Laws

SBAOR President's Message By Summer Knight

Your Offer Was Accepted… Now What?

Your Offer Was Accepted… Now What?

SBAOR President's Message By Summer Knight

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Property Taxes

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Property Taxes

SBAOR President's Message By Summer Knight

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Mortgage Minute

What’s Insurance Got to Do with It?

What’s Insurance Got to Do with It?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

‘So, What Do You Think Will Happen with Rates?’

‘So, What Do You Think Will Happen with Rates?’

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

Financial Self-Care

Financial Self-Care

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

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The Design Doctor

Tile Can Make or Break Your Reno

Tile Can Make or Break Your Reno

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

Picking the Perfect Fabric

Picking the Perfect Fabric

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

Designing for Holiday Memories

Designing for Holiday Memories

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

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