More food news: The Shoreline Cafe appears to be for sale; first look at the menu of Mission City Sandwich Shop; The Ellwood’s soft-opening; Bar Lou is open for brunch starting this weekend; Bossie’s Kitchen is serving weekend lunch again; Rolld Ice Cream is coming to Paseo Nuevo; a novel way to support Bibi Ji.
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While the city center has several major attractions, it has become an open-air mall and, at least during the holiday season, is thronged with visitors. Across the river was more my style: calmer and altogether more interesting.
Last week’s sales include five over $10 million—11,000-square-footer in Carpinteria, whopper at the Hot Springs Trailhead; Ennisbrook house once redone by Ellen and Portia, and more; Montecito minimalism; East Mesa for $4.35 million; two on Coronada Circle; 1909 Lower Riviera charmer; Hope Ranch vacant lot; and many more.
Plus: New nail salon coming to San Roque; big sale from local shops and brands; slate of improvements at Birnam Wood Golf Club; question about how property taxes are allocated to schools; “book bench” to be installed on the Eastside; testing a street vacuum on State Street.
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Noteworthy new listings also include: Tri-wing midcentury near the Cold Spring trailhead; 6,900-square-footer with a backyard built for fun; multi-level turnkey in Park Highlands; Mediterranean atop TV Hill; dazzling views on La Vista del Oceano; and more.
Given how much time you spend there, why not make your home as sweet as it can possibly be?
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Don’t ignore the opportunity costs of looking for other deals. Not only do you risk losing this deal, there’s no guarantee another deal would be… — LD
Exactly, Christian. Very well said. This project is needed, right now. — Gail
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Bottom line: there is an established process for these types of transactions that is designed to make sure the community residents get the best deal… — SBradley
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Though Yardi is a commercial software developer, real development is much riskier. That business has moats, history, customer lock in and competitive advantages. Redevelopment and… — John
You should remember that where you're sitting right now used to be a tree, a field, or open land at some point. You benefit every… — Tony Machado
It is kind of complex to tease out who bears the risks and benefits in these projects that have public and private parties involved. I… — SBradley
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