July 13th, 2022 at 11:00 am
This chic downtown luxury condo is at the iconic El Andaluz designed by Jeff Shelton. Masterfully designed, the vibrant development features playful lines, intricate tile work, alluring wrought-iron detail, and an envious open-air courtyard. Residents enjoy sophisticated downtown living at the epicenter of restaurants, shops, and all Santa Barbara has to offer.
(more…)July 8th, 2022 at 11:00 am
While there are plenty of perks that come with life in beautiful Southern California, a major benefit is all of the homes made for outdoor entertaining. Our temperate weather can be enjoyed all year long, so homeowners tend to put a lot of focus on their outdoor spaces.
If you want to get outside in Southern California, there are no shortage of options, from the beach to parks to outdoor dining. However, we think having a home that allows for outdoor entertaining is one of the most ideal ways to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
(more…)July 6th, 2022 at 11:00 am
There are many stages to buying or selling a home. For sellers, the process begins when you first decide to sell and start readying your home for inspections, appraisals, and viewings. For buyers, it begins when you start looking at listings, considering your funding options, and visiting potential properties.
(more…)July 4th, 2022 at 11:00 am
Acceleration is a word we generally associate with speed. You hit the accelerator of your car and take off, adrenaline flowing, heart pumping, as you start flying down the open road.
An acceleration clause in real estate may also get your adrenaline flowing and heart pumping, but for different reasons.
So what is this acceleration clause real estate? At its most basic level, it’s a part of your mortgage that allows your lender to call in the entirety of the loan. Unlike amortization in real estate, that means you have to pay everything now. Thankfully, there’s a bit more complexity and lenders can’t just trigger an acceleration clause on a whim. Let’s look at some of the details of how mortgage acceleration clauses in real estate work.
(more…)June 29th, 2022 at 11:00 am
Internationally renowned artist Irina Alimanestianu built this three-story Venice abode at 224 3rd Avenue in 1991, where a small garage once stood at the top peak of the property.
Irina made extensive renovations to the home throughout the years, and most recently renovated the original front cottage in 2014 to create a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage that had previously served as her art studio for 22 years. Famed landscape designer Jay Griffith and respected architect Alex Istanbullu were involved in the residence’s renovations.
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