Why the Real Estate Market Continues to Explode

April 17, 2024

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Guide

With its stunning coastal beauty and mild Mediterranean climate, Santa Barbara is a dream destination for many. Its charming neighborhoods offer a variety of a...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

January 20, 2022

Faces of Our Community: Devon Remade

Meet Devon Watkins Reinauer of Devon Remade:   Q: How did you start your business?  A: I have worked in the fashion industry my whole career, but a...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 22, 2024

7 Day Trips From Santa Barbara

Spring is here, and it is time to start planning family vacations and fun get-aways. While Santa Barbara is a world-class destination in its own right, the sur...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 11, 2021

Food & Wine

A Collection of Our Favorite Restaurants, Wineries & BarsRestaurantsPane e VinoAperitivoLucky's SteakhouseTre Lune RistoranteStonehouse RestaurantPlow &...

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February 22, 2021

Moving Services

A Collection of Recommended Moving ServicesHazelwood Allied805-963-4493Mammoth Movers805-968-8643MoveGreen805-845-6600

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June 7, 2021

Insurance

 A Collection of Recommended Insurance Agents & BrokersThe Weiser [email protected] International - Josh Stichter805-879-9...

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June 1, 2021

Montecito Real Estate Market in 2021

Like most of the country, Montecito experienced a strong seller’s market throughout most of the last year—spurred on by low mortgage interest rates...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 15, 2022

What to Know Before Relocating to Montecito

Montecito is the epitome of luxury and one of the most desirable towns to raise a family. It is home to some of the most notable people in the world including ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

September 18, 2023

Faces of our Community: Mammoth Moving

Mammoth Moving & Storage is a full-service moving company based in Santa Barbara that provides services to or from any where in the world.  Meet Meet ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 11, 2021

Schools

A Collection of Public & Private SchoolsPre-schoolsAll Saints by the SeaMontessori Center SchoolEl MontecitoCathedral Oaks PreschoolBright StartQuality Tim...

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July 31, 2023

NYT: What Is It About Montecito?

Are there Americans who don’t have fantasies about a better life in California? About gold in the rivers, giant fruit in the yards and a hardco...

By Amy Larocca, New York Times

July 14, 2023

NYT: 36 Hours in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, with fewer than 90,000 people, barely makes it into California’s 100 largest cities. But this coastal enclave has an outsize role in the s...

By New York Times

February 22, 2021

Home Inspectors

A Collection of Recommended Home InspectorsHOME INSPECTORSO’Brien Building & Inspections805-466-3148 (W)805-452-8390 (C)Steadfast Home Inspections805-295-8...

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March 13, 2023

The Report 2023

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

January 12, 2023

Faces of our Community: SB Paella Catering

SB Paella Catering is a Santa Barbara-based, family operated catering business that serves delicious and authentic Spanish tapas and paella at private events b...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

February 23, 2021

Utilities

A Collection of Recommended Utilities ServicesELECTRICITYSouthern California Edison800-655-4555​​​​​​​GASSouthern California Gas Company800-342-4545, 877-238-0...

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November 22, 2022

Giving Tuesday: Randy Solakian Estates Group Announces $10,000 Matc...

Triple Your Donation to Protect the Central Coast from Climate Chaos! For a limited time, triple your gift to the Community Environmental Council (CEC)! Than...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

November 10, 2022

Faces of our Community: Yokwe Ceramics

Yokwe Ceramics are handmade, Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired pieces that incorporate natural forms and earth tones. Handmade with love in Santa Barbara, a p...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

October 21, 2021

Faces of our Community: California Dermatology Group

Faces of our Community   Meet Dr. Aegean Chan and Dr. Mark Burnett, California Dermatology Group   Q: How long have you been practicing medicine?&nbs...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

June 30, 2022

Faces of our Community: WH Body Refinery

WH Body Refinery is a dance-based fitness studio located in the San Roque neighborhood near downtown Santa Barbara.  Meet Whitney Hoover, founder and inst...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 11, 2021

Financing

A Collection of Recommended LendersCornerstone Home LendingThe Kelly Marsh Team805-563-1100Channel MortgageScott Bradley805-403-4012​​​​​​​Homeowners Financial...

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November 2, 2022

The Trend Report 2022

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

April 6, 2022

What to Expect From Luxury Real Estate in Santa Barbara in 2022

The word “unprecedented” has become ubiquitous when describing the nation’s real estate market. Economists seem to be running out of superlat...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

February 22, 2021

General/Subcontractors

A Collection of Recommended General & Subcontractors​​​​​​​DRAINAGE & IRRIGATION​​​​​​​ELECTRICALELEVATOREMERGENCY RESPONSE & REPAIREXCAVATING/DEMO...

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September 20, 2022

Faces of our Community: Cassie's Cardinals

Cassie’s Cardinals provides safe and reliable in-home care for families and corporations, including full and part-time babysitting, nanny placement, est...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

September 5, 2022

11 Family-Friendly Activities in Santa Barbara

Life in Santa Barbara is never dull, with activities available from culture to sports. Whether you’re looking to fill a morning or a whole day, whether y...

By Randy Solakian

April 19, 2022

7 Reasons Why People Love Living in Hope Ranch

Hope Ranch Homes for Sale are within a private community in Santa Barbara, California. The neighborhood often flies under the radar of the international c...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

August 9, 2022

Home Goods

A Collection of Recommended Home Goods SuppliersAPPLIANCESWDC Kitchen & BathFerguson Bath, Kitchen & LightingFOUNTAINSEye of the DayFURNITURESanta Barb...

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March 11, 2021

Shopping

A Collection of Our Favorite Shops & BoutiquesAngelK Frank​​​​​​​Whistle ClubWhiskey & LeatherWendy FosterJenni KayneChapala & ParkerHeritage Goods...

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March 11, 2021

Culture

A Collection of Our FavoriteCulture & ActivitiesMusicSanta Barbara BowlGranada TheaterMusic Academy of the WestLobero TheaterArlington TheaterCommunity Eve...

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June 28, 2022

The Report 2022: Luxury Market Insights

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

June 21, 2022

Coral Casino Making a Comeback

Coral Casino Making a Comeback JUNE 21, 2022 | Reference Source Earlier this week, Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club owner Ty Warner gave member...

By Montecito Journal

November 10, 2021

Appraisers

AppraisersJay Kenney(805) 689-6895Scott McIver(805) 962-5192Keith Anderson(805) 687-3522

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May 31, 2022

How to Prepare Your Luxury Home for Sale

Real estate in the seaside communities of Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Hope Ranch are all incredibly valuable. These towns have reputations for luxurious beac...

By Randy Solakian

May 6, 2022

Faces of our Community: DÔEN

Meet Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, sisters, Santa Barbara natives, and founders of DÔEN, a fashion and lifestyle store that just opened its newest sh...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 24, 2022

Faces of our Community: Kismet Montecito

Kismet is a boutique located in Montecito's Upper Village that offers intimate indulgences and fine jewelry to celebrate timeless femininity. Meet Lindsey Ecke...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

May 5, 2022

5 Ways to Get Outdoors in Montecito

  Due to its natural beauty and glimmering community, Montecito and the rest of Santa Barbara County has been nicknamed “The American Riviera.&rdquo...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

April 7, 2022

The Report 2022: Luxury Market Insights

THE REPORT 2022 Executive Summary  Global wealth rises by double-digits in 2021. Data from Wealth-X shows that the world’s wealthy population &mdas...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 13, 2022

Thrillist's Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara

March 7, 2022 | By Danielle Bauter, and Leila Najafi Thrillist once again has turned the spotlight on Santa Barbara to feature some of the best dinin...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 13, 2022

Thrillist's Best Things to Do in Santa Barbara

Published February 25, 2022 | Written by By Danielle Bauter, and Leila Najafi Thrillist features the top 20 Reasons to drive to Santa Barbara from Los Ang...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

March 4, 2022

A California Home Outside Santa Barbara Lists for $21.5 Million

Wall Street Journal | Written by Libertina Brandt | Reference Source A postmodern home outside Santa Barbara, Calif., is hitting the market for $21.5 million, ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

February 22, 2021

Home Maintenance

A Collection of Recommended Home Maintenance ExpertsCLEANERSMaster Care805-683-1915Fish Window Cleaning805-351-3511ARBORISTS AND PLANT SPECIALISTSAgriTurf,&nbs...

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February 1, 2022

Faces of our Community: Whitcraft Winery

Whitcraft Winery A long-standing member of the Santa Barbara winemaking community, Whitcraft Winery is obsessed with producing the highest quality wines.&nbs...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

November 6, 2021

Tasting your way through Julia Child’s Santa Barbara

Written by Julie Tremaine, SF Gate | November 6, 2021 | Reference Source With the documentary "Julia" due to be released on November 12, Julie Tremaine from th...

By Julie Tremaine, SF Gate

January 13, 2022

San Ysidro Ranch named one of Vogue Magazine's Most Romantic Getaways

Written by Elise Taylor | Vogue Magazine | Reference Source Vogue Magazine has named San Ysidro Ranch as one of the world's most romantic hotels. The local gem...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

December 16, 2021

Travel & Leisure Names Santa Ynez Valley One of the 50 Best Places ...

Travel & Leisure named California's Santa Ynez Valley one of the 50 best places to travel in 2022 Santa Ynez comes in at #38: Two hours from L.A., the Sant...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

December 21, 2021

Faces of our Community: The Tennis Shop of Montecito

The Tennis Shop of Montecito Meet Tony and Libby Hammond, Owners ofThe Tennis Shop of Montecito.   Q: Why did you start your business?   A: ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

December 15, 2021

Santa Barbara Area Schools

Are you planning to relocate to the Santa Barbara area? Or do you already live in this Southern California community and want to move to a different home that ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group

February 23, 2021

Architects

A Collection of Recommended ArchitectsMarc Appleton310-828-0430Blackbird Architects805-957-1315Kaz [email protected] Neumann805-684-8885

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December 9, 2021

Faces of our Community: Bettina

Faces of our Community Bettina is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving naturally-leavened, Neapolitan-style pizza made with seasonal California ingredients. ...

By Randy Solakian Estates Group