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Luxury Real Estate Update: Trends & Headlines You Can't Miss
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Luxury Real Estate Update: Trends & Headlines You Can't Miss

September 14, 2025

$300M Mansions, Motorhomes & Market Momentum in 2025

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Real Estate Love Letters Can Lead To A Sale Break-Up
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Real Estate Love Letters Can Lead To A Sale Break-Up

August 4, 2025

Why these popular letters can backfire, and what to do instead

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How the New SALT Cap Change Can Benefit Santa Barbara Homeowners
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How the New SALT Cap Change Can Benefit Santa Barbara Homeowners

July 20, 2025

Buying or Selling Soon? Read This First

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Luxury Market Mid-2025
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Luxury Market Mid-2025

July 6, 2025

What Montecito Buyers & Sellers Need to Know

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Santa Barbara Is Becoming A Buyer's Market
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Santa Barbara Is Becoming A Buyer's Market

June 1, 2025

The National Trend Hits Home

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Smarten Up To Sell For More-The New Necessity In Montecito Real Estate
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Smarten Up To Sell For More-The New Necessity In Montecito Real Estate

May 25, 2025

Smart homes have come a long way, and will only go further as AI advances.

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Title 24’s 2025 Energy Code
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Title 24’s 2025 Energy Code

May 10, 2025

What You—a Montecito Homeowner—Need to Know Before 2026

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Montecito-The Hottest Real Estate Market?
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Montecito-The Hottest Real Estate Market?

April 19, 2025

If Forbes is Right, Then Montecito Is The Place To Be!

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How Will Tariffs Impact The Real Estate Market?
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How Will Tariffs Impact The Real Estate Market?

April 6, 2025

Will The 2025 Tariffs Influence The Montecito Housing Market?

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Decks, Patios & More: The Must-Have Buyers Are Looking For
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Decks, Patios & More: The Must-Have Buyers Are Looking For

March 30, 2025

Outdoor Living Space Is A Must When Selling Your Santa Barbara Home

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Does Commercial Real Estate Impact Residential Real Estate?
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Does Commercial Real Estate Impact Residential Real Estate?

March 2, 2025

Should you really care about commercial real estate if you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Montecito?

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How Lower Mortgage Rates Affect Montecito Homebuyers
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How Lower Mortgage Rates Affect Montecito Homebuyers

February 23, 2025

Interest rates have impacts on cash transactions too.

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Buyer Representation Agreements Explained
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Buyer Representation Agreements Explained

February 16, 2025

Understanding this key contract is essential in today's Santa Barbara real estate market

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Listing Agreements Explained
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Listing Agreements Explained

February 9, 2025

How Listing Agreements Work In Santa Barbara

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How 2025’s Top Luxury Real Estate Trends Could Shape Montecito’s Market
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How 2025’s Top Luxury Real Estate Trends Could Shape Montecito’s Market

February 2, 2025

A Recent Trends Report Might Provide Insight For Montecito Homeowners

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Home Sales Plunge to Their Lowest Point Since 1995
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Home Sales Plunge to Their Lowest Point Since 1995

January 26, 2025

What It Means for Buyers, Sellers, and the Market

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Comparing Santa Barbara Neighborhoods
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Comparing Santa Barbara Neighborhoods

January 12, 2025

Which Area Fits Your Lifestyle Best?

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Selling & Buying a Home In A Fire Zone
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Selling & Buying a Home In A Fire Zone

January 8, 2025

How To Approach Real Estate When Wildfires Are Common

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Why Exposure & Marketing Matters in Luxury Real Estate
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Why Exposure & Marketing Matters in Luxury Real Estate

December 29, 2024

When it comes to selling a home—especially a luxury property—marketing is everything.

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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market: What to Expect in 2025
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Santa Barbara Real Estate Market: What to Expect in 2025

December 22, 2024

Understanding the trends in the market can help you whether you plan on buying, selling, or both in 2025

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The Future of Luxury Living
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The Future of Luxury Living

December 15, 2024

Trends Defining the Montecito Home Market in 2025

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Understanding Appraisal Guarantees in Real Estate
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Understanding Appraisal Guarantees in Real Estate

December 8, 2024

How They Impact Buyers and Sellers in Montecito, CA

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What Is Earnest Money in Real Estate?
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What Is Earnest Money in Real Estate?

December 2, 2024

Learn about this often misunderstood but important Santa Barbara real estate concept

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Things To Be Thankful For In The Montecito Real Estate Market
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Things To Be Thankful For In The Montecito Real Estate Market

November 23, 2024

Despite lots of negativity in the media, there is plenty to be grateful for this year,

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Why Haven’t Mortgage Rates Dropped Despite the Fed Lowering Interest Rates?
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Why Haven’t Mortgage Rates Dropped Despite the Fed Lowering Interest Rates?

November 16, 2024

Many Santa Barbara Homebuyers Are Wondering When Rates Will Finally Turn Around.

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Does It Matter Who the President Is for the Real Estate Market? A Montecito Perspective
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Does It Matter Who the President Is for the Real Estate Market? A Montecito Perspe...

November 10, 2024

How much impact will the 2024 election have on the Montecito real estate market?

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Does The Montecito Real Estate Market Slow Down in Winter?
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Does The Montecito Real Estate Market Slow Down in Winter?

November 3, 2024

Are the winter months slower in Montecito as they are across the nation?

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When Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate?
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When Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate?

October 26, 2024

Learn About The Ins & Outs of Capital Gains Taxes and Santa Barbara Real Estate

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Why Buy a Home In Santa Barbara This Winter
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Why Buy a Home In Santa Barbara This Winter

October 19, 2024

When most people think about purchasing a luxury home, spring and summer tend to be the prime seasons. However, buying a luxury home in the winter,...

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Should You Stage Your Montecito Home?
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Should You Stage Your Montecito Home?

October 15, 2024

While luxury homes are often attractive on their own, staging can help sell your home for more.

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2024 Montecito Real Estate Market Report
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2024 Montecito Real Estate Market Report

October 5, 2024

Heading into the final quarter of 2024, how has Montecito real estate performed?

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Why Montecito Homebuyers May Still Get a Mortgage
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Why Montecito Homebuyers May Still Get a Mortgage

September 21, 2024

Even the ultra-wealthy take out mortgages, and there are plenty of reasons to consider it!

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Mediterranean-Style Architecture in Montecito: A Timeless Elegance
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Mediterranean-Style Architecture in Montecito: A Timeless Elegance

September 9, 2024

The Classic Montecito Look & How It Came To Be

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Hope Ranch Rides On
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Hope Ranch Rides On

August 29, 2024

A Strong Equestrian Community Helps This Area Thrive

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Optimism Re-Enters The Montecito Real Estate Market
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Optimism Re-Enters The Montecito Real Estate Market

August 22, 2024

What do luxury homebuyers REALLY want?

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Mortgage Rates Dropping...What Does It Mean For Santa Barbara Real Estate?
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Mortgage Rates Dropping...What Does It Mean For Santa Barbara Real Estate?

August 15, 2024

As mortgage rates are expected to be lowered in September, how should you react?

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How To Protect Your Montecito Home From Wildfires
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How To Protect Your Montecito Home From Wildfires

July 27, 2024

As California experiences yet another massive wildfire, it is important to protect your home.

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How Does The Election Impact Santa Barbara Real Estate?
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How Does The Election Impact Santa Barbara Real Estate?

July 15, 2024

While outcomes are another story, the fact that 2024 is an election year has impacts on real estate.

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Buying a Home In Montecito: A Unique Experience
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Buying a Home In Montecito: A Unique Experience

July 6, 2024

While some things about the homebuying process are the same everywhere, Montecito has some unique characteristics!

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Luxury Real Estate Continues To Grow: Why Now Might Be the Time To Sell
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Luxury Real Estate Continues To Grow: Why Now Might Be the Time To Sell

June 30, 2024

Prices continue to climb for Montecito real estate...now might be the time to list.

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New Montecito Listing Showcases the Importance of Renovation
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New Montecito Listing Showcases the Importance of Renovation

June 22, 2024

Purchased for $11 million, sell for $52 million? Sounds like a sweet deal!

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How To Hire The Right Realtor To Sell Your Santa Barbara Home
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How To Hire The Right Realtor To Sell Your Santa Barbara Home

June 15, 2024

Who you hire matters!

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All About Santa Barbara Property Taxes
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All About Santa Barbara Property Taxes

June 2, 2024

Understanding Property Taxes Is Essential Before You Buy A Home

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Can You Buy A Home Without an Agent? Yes. Should You? Probably Not
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Can You Buy A Home Without an Agent? Yes. Should You? Probably Not

May 26, 2024

Mistakes can cost you thousands...is it worth the risk?

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What's It Like Living In Montecito?
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What's It Like Living In Montecito?

May 19, 2024

Moving to Montecito can be exciting, but why is it everyone loves it so much?

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Is Fractional Homeownership the Future?
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Is Fractional Homeownership the Future?

May 12, 2024

Is owning a part of a home the next big thing?

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5 Things Montecito Homebuyers Demand In Their Next Home
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5 Things Montecito Homebuyers Demand In Their Next Home

May 4, 2024

Does your home have the features buyers are looking for?

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Santa Barbara Is #1 In Emerging Housing Markets
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Santa Barbara Is #1 In Emerging Housing Markets

April 28, 2024

What does this mean for both Santa Barbara homebuyers & sellers?

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Montecito: A Unique Real Estate Market
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Montecito: A Unique Real Estate Market

April 20, 2024

Learn what makes Montecito an interesting real estate market

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Home Trends That Montecito Buyers Want
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Home Trends That Montecito Buyers Want

April 14, 2024

The newest trends in real estate can help you sell your Montecito home for more money.

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The Mansion From 'Scarface' is Now For Sale
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The Mansion From 'Scarface' is Now For Sale

February 25, 2024

One of the most iconic homes in Montecito is now on the market.

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Unique Ways To Improve Your Santa Barbara Home's Value
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Unique Ways To Improve Your Santa Barbara Home's Value

February 18, 2024

While traditional updates help, these other tips could give you a significant boost when selling your Santa Barbara home.

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Selling a Home In Santa Barbara During The Holidays
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Selling a Home In Santa Barbara During The Holidays

December 4, 2023

Are the Holidays a Good Time to List Your Home?

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The REAL Ways To Maximize Your Montecito Home Value
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The REAL Ways To Maximize Your Montecito Home Value

November 12, 2023

With so many tips & sites offering advice, here is some advice from a top selling Montecito Realtor

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Remodeling Your Bathrooms Can Help Sell Your Home
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Remodeling Your Bathrooms Can Help Sell Your Home

October 23, 2023

Upgrading Your Bathrooms Can Help You List & Sell For More Money

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Luxury Home Trends To Invest In
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Luxury Home Trends To Invest In

October 15, 2023

Find New Ways To Improve Your Home Value

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Can You Still Sell Your Montecito Home This Fall?
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Can You Still Sell Your Montecito Home This Fall?

September 24, 2023

With economic indicators being mixed, many are wondering when to sell.

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Investing in Real Estate in Santa Barbara
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Investing in Real Estate in Santa Barbara

September 8, 2023

Several Different Ways Can Help You Become an Investor

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Why Fall Is a Great Time To Buy a Home in Santa Barbara
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Why Fall Is a Great Time To Buy a Home in Santa Barbara

August 27, 2023

It May Be Different In Some Markets, But In Santa Barbara It's Time To Buy

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Buying a Second Home Or Investment Property?
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Buying a Second Home Or Investment Property?

August 3, 2023

Understand The Differences Before Making A Decision

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Why 2024 Is A Good Year To Buy a Home in Santa Barbara
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Why 2024 Is A Good Year To Buy a Home in Santa Barbara

July 2, 2023

California's Overall Housing Market Is Getting Buyer-Friendly!

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Should You Buy A Vacation Home?
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Should You Buy A Vacation Home?

June 11, 2023

Santa Barbara & Montecito homeowners might still want a getaway!

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Improvements That Pay Off
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Improvements That Pay Off

June 4, 2023

What Home Improvements Increase ROI When Selling Your Montecito Home?

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Buying a Home in Santa Barbara: Home Inspections
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Buying a Home in Santa Barbara: Home Inspections

May 29, 2023

What is a home inspection? Do you need one?

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Will Montecito See a Housing Market Downturn?
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Will Montecito See a Housing Market Downturn?

May 8, 2023

Data says no, despite what alarmists claim

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Increase The Value Of Your Santa Barbara Home
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Increase The Value Of Your Santa Barbara Home

April 23, 2023

How a HELOC Loan Used To Make Home Improvements Can Help

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How Commercial Real Estate Failure May Improve The Santa Barbara Housing Market
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How Commercial Real Estate Failure May Improve The Santa Barbara Housing Market

March 26, 2023

A Change In How We Work Is Creating Opportunities Where We Live

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Santa Barbara Real Estate: The Week in Review
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Santa Barbara Real Estate: The Week in Review

Maureen Mcdermut | March 26, 2023

The Week in Review

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Looking For Luxury Real Estate? Look No Further Than Montecito
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Looking For Luxury Real Estate? Look No Further Than Montecito

February 26, 2023

Picturesque settings and top rated schools make Montecito a top pick for luxury buyers.

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Why 2023 Will Be The Year To Buy A Home in Santa Barbara
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Why 2023 Will Be The Year To Buy A Home in Santa Barbara

February 8, 2023

Market trends indicate this will be a great year for home buyers.

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2023 Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Projections
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2023 Santa Barbara Real Estate Market Projections

December 27, 2022

What will the real estate market in Santa Barbara look like in 2023?

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The Details Matter When Selling Your Montecito Home
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The Details Matter When Selling Your Montecito Home

November 27, 2022

Selling Your Home Takes Attention To Detail In Every Step

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Are Home Inspections Necessary in Santa Barbara?
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Are Home Inspections Necessary in Santa Barbara?

November 20, 2022

During inflationary times, many home buyers are looking to cut costs.

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Montecito Real Estate Still a Good Investment
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Montecito Real Estate Still a Good Investment

October 30, 2022

Ariana Grande Shows How Profit Can Be Earned

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Stage Your Santa Barbara Home To Sell For More
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Stage Your Santa Barbara Home To Sell For More

October 7, 2022

You Can Still Maximize Your Home's Sale Price

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How The Slavin House Hasn't Sold
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How The Slavin House Hasn't Sold

October 2, 2022

Famous Mid-Century Modern Home Won't Sell. Why?

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Real Estate News Looks Bleak-But Not In Montecito
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Real Estate News Looks Bleak-But Not In Montecito

September 9, 2022

The News Can Look Bad, Unless You're In a Luxury Home

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Recent News Highlights Need For Hiring a Montecito Realtor
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Recent News Highlights Need For Hiring a Montecito Realtor

August 14, 2022

Market fluctuations can create a real estate nightmare

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Should I Wait To Sell My Montecito Home?
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Should I Wait To Sell My Montecito Home?

July 8, 2022

Has the Seller's Market Officially Ended?

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Is It Too Late To Refinance My Home?
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Is It Too Late To Refinance My Home?

June 27, 2022

With Rising Interest Rates, Did You Miss The Refinancing Boat?

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Buying & Insuring a Home in Montecito
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Buying & Insuring a Home in Montecito

June 12, 2022

Wildfires & Mudslides Can Be A Factor, But Fear Not.

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What Is Going On With The Housing Market?
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What Is Going On With The Housing Market?

June 4, 2022

Changes Seem To Be Happening Quickly, So You Need To Be Prepared!

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Are We Heading For a Housing Market Downturn?
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Are We Heading For a Housing Market Downturn?

May 21, 2022

Experts Agree the Housing Market Is Changing, But What Does That Mean?

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How Will Rising Interest Rates Impact The Montecito Housing Market?
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How Will Rising Interest Rates Impact The Montecito Housing Market?

May 6, 2022

Will the Recent Rate Hike Impact Buying (or Selling) a Home in Montecito?

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Where Are Santa Barbara Home Prices Headed?
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Where Are Santa Barbara Home Prices Headed?

May 3, 2022

What Can You Expect When Buying or Selling a Home in Santa Barbara?

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How To Win A Bidding War In Montecito
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How To Win A Bidding War In Montecito

April 23, 2022

Creative Solutions May Help You Win

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20 Questions To Ask A Santa Barbara Realtor
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20 Questions To Ask A Santa Barbara Realtor

April 16, 2022

Ask These Questions Before Hiring Any Agent To Sell Your Home

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Should You Sell With an iBuyer in Montecito
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Should You Sell With an iBuyer in Montecito

April 9, 2022

Recent News Suggests Tech Might Not Be the Safest Way To Sell

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing in Santa Barbara
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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing in Santa Barbara

April 2, 2022

There Are Many Things That Can Hold Up Your Closing

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Prep Your Home To Sell This Spring
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Prep Your Home To Sell This Spring

March 25, 2022

Santa Barbara Homes Are Hot Commodities, But You Want To Get The Most Money Possible

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Will The Montecito Housing Market Crash or Cool Off in 2022?
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Will The Montecito Housing Market Crash or Cool Off in 2022?

March 20, 2022

Buyer Demand is Still High, But Will That Change In 2022?

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The Differences in Contingent, Under Contract & Pending
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The Differences in Contingent, Under Contract & Pending

March 11, 2022

Learn More About Key Real Estate Terms

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Make Multifunctional Spaces Work For You
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Make Multifunctional Spaces Work For You

March 4, 2022

How We Live In Our Montecito Homes Has Changed

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Santa Barbara Housing Supply & Demand
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Santa Barbara Housing Supply & Demand

February 25, 2022

How They Affect Your Buying & Selling Goals

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Pros & Cons Of Selling Without a Montecito Realtor
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Pros & Cons Of Selling Without a Montecito Realtor

February 18, 2022

Exploring Whether You Need an Agent or Not

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Home Paint Trends For 2022
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Home Paint Trends For 2022

February 12, 2022

Paint Colors Buyers Want

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Scared To Sell Your Santa Barbara Home?
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Scared To Sell Your Santa Barbara Home?

February 4, 2022

Common Fears of Homeowners in 2022

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Home Improvements That Earn Money
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Home Improvements That Earn Money

January 28, 2022

Understanding What Improvements Make You More Money vs. Those That Don't

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What Is My Santa Barbara Home Worth?
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What Is My Santa Barbara Home Worth?

January 21, 2022

Whether Selling or Refinancing, This is Probably Your First Question

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The Things You Need To Know Before Selling Your Home
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The Things You Need To Know Before Selling Your Home

January 14, 2022

Be Prepared For A Brand New Montecito Real Estate Market in 2022

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SOTHEBY'S BLOG

Inside a Quintessential Brooklyn Townhouse Inside a Quintessential Brooklyn Townhouse

This handsome 1901 townhouse in Park Slope has been witness to more than a century of its neighborhood’s evolution while itself becoming—through painstaking maintenance and...

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The September Issue: Which is the World’s Most Fashionable City? The September Issue: Which is the World’s Most Fashionable City?

Fashion Week month is here and Mandi Keighran finds the spirit of Paris, Milan, London and New York is expressed not only on the runway, but in their most stylish luxury ho...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in September, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in September, 2025

Homes in the News Southampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage The Week Blooming Homes for Gardeners A curated selection of homes ideal fo...

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Luxury Lens: Are Overseas Buyers in the Market for Luxury U.S. Homes? Luxury Lens: Are Overseas Buyers in the Market for Luxury U.S. Homes?

Are overseas buyers in the market for luxury U.S. homes? In short: yes. Overseas buyers bought homes priced at least US$1M at more than twice the rate of U.S. buyers in the...

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How To Design the Perfect Luxury Study

Contemporary work spaces in the home should be calm, clutter-free and come with plenty of personality, writes Kate Youde One of two studies by designer Charu Gandhi for a h...

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Inside a Modern Oasis in Southern California

Balancing a love of nature and a dedication to luxury, this sophisticated 5,385-square-foot residence on a palm-tree-lined street exemplifies the Southern California home d...

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Spotlight on São Paulo: Center of Tropical Modernism

A rich modernist legacy and vibrant cultural calendar make Brazil’s biggest city an indisputable destination for art, design and luxury São Paulo, Brazil | Bossa Nova Sothe...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Germantown, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Wall Street Journal House of the Week: A Gothic Revival Style Home in the Hudson Valley...

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Inside Mount Sharon: A Legacy Estate in Orange, Virginia

Mount Sharon is a rare estate where architecture, lush gardens, and Virginia’s natural beauty come together For Charles H. “Charlie” Seilheimer Jr., the founder of Sotheby’...

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Inside a Quintessential Hamptons Oasis

Paying homage to the timeless tradition of the Shingle-style home with glorious gardens, this seven-bedroom residence combines a classic façade and silhouette with generous...

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Life as Art: When Luxury Homes Are Living Sculptures

Extraordinary residences blur the line between art and architecture when daring design meets everyday life, writes Riya Patel Tulum, Mexico | Riviera Maya Sotheby’s Interna...

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Significant Sales: July, 2025 Highlights

From a US$18.4M sale in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to a AUD$26M sale in Robertson, Australia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global netw...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Avon, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global Energy Exec’s Luxury Log Cabin in Colorado’s Beaver Creek Resort Hits the Market for $2...

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What Is a Perfect Home for a Virgo?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Organized Virgo likes a crisp, clean aesthetic—with plenty of natural accents, writes Jill Krasny Napa, Calif...

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Inside an Incomparable Pebble Beach Estate

Suffused with an Old World elegance, this remarkable 11,223-square-foot residence—one of the most magnificent in Pebble Beach—is just steps from the area’s famed resort lod...

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Collecting Focus: Contemporary Art

Sotheby’s New York is inviting first-time buyers to explore art at auction with its upcoming Open House, writes Katie Armstrong David Hockney’s “Terrace Hollywood Hills Hou...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Pebble Beach, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage Robb Report An Oceanfront Estate in Pebble Beach Priced at $57.5M Is Poised t...

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Seventies Style Is Back in Luxury Interiors

From a sunken lounge in Byron Bay to a bold London pied-à-terre, designers are embracing the laid-back glamour, tactile textures and warm tones of a defining decade, writes...

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Inside a Neoclassical Ocean-View Estate

Perched amid vibrant flora in the hills of Montecito, this residence combines classical elegance with contemporary flair, creating a perfect modern perch for basking in vie...

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These Luxury Living Hotspots Are All Experiencing a Renaissance

From Saudi Arabia to San Francisco, a variety of locales around the globe are proving centers for high-end lifestyles Park City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realt...

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Luxury Lens: Is the U.S. a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market?

Is the U.S. a buyer’s or seller’s market? This is the question everyone wants answered. In the U.S., sellers have enjoyed the upper hand for most of the past decade. “We’ve...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in August, 2025

Homes in the News Mercer Island, Washington | Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty Robb Report Tom Kundig’s Mercer Island Home Hits the Market Architect Tom Kundig’s st...

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Inside the Rutherford House in Beverly Hills

Part of both the history and the future of Hollywood, this meticulously maintained and renovated 1938 residence was once home to the mayor of Beverly Hills as well as actre...

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Seaside Chic: How to Style a Luxury Beach House

The charm of the shoreline inspires coastal retreats with an elegant, soothing aesthetic, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Long Bay, Providenciales | Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s I...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Cotswolds, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Wall Street Journal Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Sell Their English Country Home...

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What Is a Perfect Home for a Leo?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Risk-taking Leo needs a dramatic space with plenty of room for scene-stealing features, writes Jill Krasny Po...

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Inside a Luxuriously Rustic Sanctuary in Southern California

With its rustic natural materials, airy open floor plans, and plentiful windows creating a connection with the landscape, this postcard-worthy property in Malibu Valley Est...

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Significant Sales: June 2025 Highlights

From a AUD$55M sale in Point Piper, Australia, to a US$12M sale in Sea Island, Georgia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global networ...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Montecito, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – 1290 Coast Village Road Brokerage The Wall Street Journal Former HBO President Simon ...

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Where The World’s Wealthiest Are Holidaying In Summer 2025

From Martha’s Vineyard to Mykonos, the finest luxury summer rentals feel like a home-away-from-home, writes Lauren Beale Corsica, France | Corsica Sotheby’s International R...

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Luxury Lens: Who Are the Most Motivated Homebuyers Right Now?

Reports that the U.S. property market has half a million more sellers than buyers grabbed recent headlines but did not tell the full story. Research¹ published by Realtor.c...

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Inside a Quintessential Cape Cod Escape

On the breezy shores of Nantucket Sound, this new Osterville residence and guesthouse carry on the timeless characteristics of Cape Cod, paying homage to the beloved Shingl...

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Here’s Why You Need a Biodiverse Home

Biodiversity is more than a buzzword. It’s an opportunity to nurture the planet—and your own place in it, writes Riya Patel Byron Bay, Australia | Byron Bay Sotheby’s Inter...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Mansion Global ‘Gone with the Wind’ Star’s Former 1930s Estate in L.A...

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Collecting Focus: Natural History

There are rare collectables—and then there are dinosaurs and rocks from Mars, writes Katie Armstrong A mounted juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton, one of only four in the world...

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Inside a Chic Contemporary Getaway in Wine Country

This contemporary jewel in the desirable destination of Sonoma Valley includes a light- and view-flooded residence, a guest casita, a pool house, and 65-foot saltwater swim...

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The Captivating Elegance of Metal

Decorative metalwork still elevates design, bringing luxe 1920s-style sophistication to architecture and interiors, says Elizabeth Fazzare The Whiteley, London, U.K. | Unit...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in July, 2025

Homes in the News Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Robb Report Heidi Klum Can Be Your Neighbor at This $25 Million Ultra-M...

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Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy

Artists’ enclave or hotspot for the elite? You can choose your own adventure in the beautiful Hamptons, hears Caitlin Gunther East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s Internation...

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Inside a Historic Brownstone in Gramercy Park

Eye-catching vintage details harmonize with contemporary comforts and conveniences in this townhome—which dates to the 1850s and opens to an idyllic backyard garden terrace...

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Significant Sales: May 2025 Highlights

From a US$48.5M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, to an US$33 sale in Aspen Colorado, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in Ma...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in June, 2025

Homes in the News Germantown, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global Actor’s Barn-Like Rebuild in Upstate New York Lists for $4.6 Million An ...

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What Is a Perfect Home for a Gemini?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each star sign? Busy Gemini needs a home to keep up with their ever-changing interests, writes Jill Krasny San Francisco, Ca...

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Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco Inside a Transformed Early-20th-Century Residence in San Francisco

Nearly a century after its design and construction, this 9,390-square-foot, eight-bedroom residence has been comprehensively updated, adding soigné contemporary style to el...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third week in May, 2025

Homes in the News Sausalito, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Forbes Granddaughter of Clarins Founder Lists London Home for $7.9 Million Claire Court...

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Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today Art Deco at 100: What It Teaches Us About Luxury Living Today

The progressive design movement of the 1920s and 1930s continues to influence architecture and interiors a century on Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman, Sotheby’s Internationa...

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Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara Inside an Architectural Landmark in Santa Barbara

Designed by architect Wallace Neff, the father of California style, this six-bedroom clifftop hacienda in the exclusive private community of Hope Ranch is a stylish oasis f...

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Collecting Focus: High Jewelry Collecting Focus: High Jewelry

The world of high and fine jewelry collecting is attracting a new generation of luxury gem hunters, writes Victoria Gomelskypot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury li...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in May, 2025

Homes in the News San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Mansion Global San Francisco’s Decorator Showcase House Lists for $19...

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Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem Spotlight on Cannes: The French Riviera’s Revitalized Gem

Best known for its star-studded film festival, Cannes is also a year-round spot for sunshine seekers and lovers of luxury living, writes Caitlin Gunther Cannes, France | Cô...

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Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave Inside an Elegant Georgian Residence in a Coveted Historic Enclave

The Turtle Bay Gardens enclave—which has lured such luminaries as Stephen Sondheim, Katharine Hepburn, E. B. White, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Dylan—is a collection of a few...

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Inside The Homes Of Artists Today Inside The Homes Of Artists Today

Creatives can’t help but inhabit eclectic art-filled homes that reflect their life, work and travels around the globe, writes Laura May Todd Artist William Kentridge’s dini...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in May, 2025

Homes in the News Highlands, North Carolina | Cashiers Sotheby’s International Realty Mansion Global North Carolina’s Priciest Home Returns to MarketA 10-bedroom estate ato...

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Perfecting a Southern-Style Home Perfecting a Southern-Style Home

Cozy colorful rooms, luxurious outdoor entertaining and acres of space are perfect for welcoming guests and connecting with nature, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Lexington, Ken...

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Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich Inside a Timeless Waterfront Estate in Greenwich

This custom-built home is replete with the august details of a bygone era—including columns, archways, wainscoting, ceiling tracery, and chevron-patterned parquetry—yet is ...

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Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights Significant Sales: March 2025 Highlights

From a €164M sale in Sardinia, Italy, to a US$31M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in March...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in April 2025

Homes in the News East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage This $27M Hamptons Home Just Listed for the First Time in 55 Years – The ...

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How To Live in a Castle in 2025 How To Live in a Castle in 2025

Make like a king or queen with panoramic views from the turrets, luxe interiors, swimming pools – and even the odd moat, writes Aimee Dawson Perugia, Italy | Italy Sotheby’...

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Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan

Old World charm meets streamlined contemporary panache in this fashionably transformed 19th-century firehouse, which offers a generous collection of spaces for living and e...

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What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus? What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny Wellington, New Zealand | ...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News Darien, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage A Wealthy Family Owned a Private Island for Over 100 Years. Now They’re Moving ...

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Collecting Focus: Latin American Art Collecting Focus: Latin American Art

From Mexican modernism to Brazilian sculpture, this thrilling collecting category is rapidly growing in prominence—and now is the perfect time to invest, writes Florence Ha...

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Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary

Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surroun...

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Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries

No longer the preserve of nobility, tapestry allows designers to blend old and new for strikingly contemporary interiors, writes Francesca Perry A historic tapestry in the ...

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Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy

Whether they are high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with investable assets of US$1 million+ or ultra-high-net-worth individuals with US$30 million+, the world’s wealthiest...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Penthouse Atop World’s Skinniest Skyscraper Is Now on the Market for $...

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The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers The Ultimate Homes for Golf Lovers

Enthusiasts are elevating their homes—and their game—with luxe on-site golfing features that allow them to practice in privacy, says Emma Reynolds Heber City, Utah | Summit...

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Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home Inside a Classically Inspired Houston Home

While it brings to mind an august Tudor-style estate in the countryside of Great Britain, this residence is resolutely contemporary, with abundant modern conveniences and s...

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Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design Spotlight on Milan, the European Capital of Design

The annual Salone del Mobile fair is a furniture, but Milan is a year-round destination for design lovers, says Francesca Perry Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in April, 2025

Homes in the News Paradise Valley, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty An Ultra-Modern $9.5 Million Arizona Home Comes With a Climate-Controlled Auto Gallery...

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Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both...

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Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty C...

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Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Real...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes f...

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Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s...

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Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth o...

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How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village h...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Stre...

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What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries? What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’...

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Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in ...

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Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island

With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a cons...

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Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia

From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last ...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025

Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Veni...

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Designing a Climate-Resilient Home Designing a Climate-Resilient Home

Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s Internatio...

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Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles

Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed ...

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The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities

Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern citi...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Seclu...

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Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects

In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury   Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Ow...

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Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark

Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025

Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and han...

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How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema

Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie  Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty ...

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What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces? What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bret...

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Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome

This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourish...

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Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise

Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da...

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Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights

From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor...

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Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills

Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American mode...

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Collecting Focus: Classic Cars Collecting Focus: Classic Cars

At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiam...

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Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’...

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025 Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature ...

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