May 3, 2026
The days of only turnkey properties under $5 million being hot are well over—everything is selling, at all price points and in all conditions.
September 25, 2020
Plus: The county has allowed nail salons to reopen indoors; two Montecito houses slated for demolition; another nine-acre cannabis nursery in Carpinteria; sheep grazing at Skofield Park; Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic's CEO; help ban a dangerous rat poison.
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September 24, 2020
On October 3, it opens for pick-up orders in the same space, with most of the same staff.
The week's other top price reductions: a Montecito castle, complete with crenellated tower; one of the weirder floor plans you'll see; 41-acre Condor Canyon ranch; and more.
The restaurant had an impressive 37-year run. Now Acme Hospitality is working on a new concept for the space. 1
More food news: Mony's is making breakfast burritos under the Mamacita's brand; the Bucket Brigade wants you to grow produce for the needy; Caruso's and Malibu Farm now only take phone reservations; tamales at Draughtsmen Aleworks; Mesa Pizza vs. Grubhub; Backstage Kitchen & Bar has opened on State Street.
September 23, 2020
The new listings keep coming.... Notable ones this week also include 2.9 acres in Ennisbrook, yet another house on School House Road, and a bunch that haven't changed hands in decades.
Other recent news: The state has allowed nail salons to open, if the county approves it; Isla Vista landlords cracking down on partying; East Beach construction; writer found dead in Mission Creek; local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary; new county guidelines for measuring traffic impact; Goleta mayoral candidates.
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Hugette’s choices were made with a broken heart. To live there, would have kept her pain alive. Maintaining the property, kept her family alive….yet she… — Kim kellner
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Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the… — Jefferson A.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5… — el_smurfo
The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens
It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks.… — Chet
City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement. City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action. San Andreas and Milpas Street… — billy
Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I… — Christine!
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Hugette’s choices were made with a broken heart. To live there, would have kept her pain alive. Maintaining the property, kept her family alive….yet she… — Kim kellner
When I was a little kid, "go to lower State" was a slur. It implied you were seedy, a bum, criminal. As long as the… — el_smurfo
Spoken like a true "MAGAT", lol. — el_smurfo
I don't think it's a myth. Yes, the data shows that "only" 20% of retail sales are done online, but that's still a 20% decline… — Doug B
Haven't been there in years but dipped in for a look, still the omniscient Sacjon and Generatree berating and insulting anyone who dare question the… — Jefferson A.
I thought it was just Dan-O, but it has been forever. It's funny that my comments are still censored over there while the same 5… — el_smurfo
The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens
It's a beautiful tree, but Coral trees have brittle wood structure and limbs easily break off and fall. It's surprising to see these in parks.… — Chet
City streets are unsafe all day long with no enforcement. City needs to stop assessing things, and start taking action. San Andreas and Milpas Street… — billy
Patricia Bragg loved Katy Perry- longtime family/church friends- she gave Katy her first guitar. Using 3% of the property is a decent ratio, no? I… — Christine!