A Steady Hand in a Volatile Market

Whether you're looking to buy or sell, Ryan Malmsten of Santa Barbara Brokers can help you navigate this constantly changing market. In the past week, he helped two buyers land properties in prime Montecito, and he's representing marquee estates on Lilac Drive and in Birnam Wood.

Five Homes That Deserve a Second Look

Now offered at improved prices, these properties are rich with character, views, and livability—and they’re all in excellent locations.

A Prominent Architect’s Cool Live/Work Building

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1920 Monterey Colonial near the Upper Village; for-sale-by-owner in Romero Canyon; East Mesa for $4.195 million; fascinating Bungalow Haven compound; 1980 funk in Bel Air Knolls; and more.

The County Is Finally Doing Something About the Cannabis Stench

Other recent news: Did Ty Warner destroy this artwork?; the stone pines of E. Anapamu get a reprieve; Biltmore to install butterfly-shaped swim rafts; Macy's at La Cumbre Plaza survived the first round of store closures; Santa Barbara may raise bus fares; out-of-control minivan on Stearns Wharf. 16

King Kong Comes to Montecito

Plus: The Talbots store at La Cumbre Plaza is closing; Khruangbin returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to play the Granada Theatre; a short stone wall on the Eastside; tree maintenance to affect two major streets; when license plate recognition fails.

Newsletter: January 15

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Modern Mediterranean Sells for $30 Million

Last week's sales also include 1924 Hedgerow house with a tricky floor plan; three-bedroom condos in Bonnymede and Montecito Shores; Harbor Hills off-market; the one across from Hendry’s Beach; the longest driveway in the Lower Riviera; Summerland split-level; and more.

Why Is Part of This West Beach Mosaic Covered in Concrete?

"My husband and I have been perplexed about this piece of art on Cabrillo Boulevard. Was it damaged? Was there a depiction of the Chumash and/or other Native Americans that was offensive? Are there any plans to repair it?"

High-End Rentals Are Going Through the Roof

Plus: The new southbound carpool lane has opened; Coyote Road spec reno cleaned up its facade; a Summerland antiques store has closed; an old sign from the Alameda Saloon; Japanese Breakfast to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; "Stomp" at the Granada Theatre; the Harding school bridge on the Westside. 35

Newsletter: January 12

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