Happy May! Hope your month is filled with sunshine and warmth. Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you.

Best, Nathan and Kelly

Featured Listing

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10559 San Jose St, Ventura CA

Rare custom home! Welcome to Anacapa at The Farm. Turn-key, modern 3 bedroom + office/den + 3 full bathrooms PLUS detached bonus room above the garage! Appreciate the spacious 2,287 sq ft that lives like a single family home. Custom interior finishes unlike any other in the community. Open concept living with upgrades galore! Custom interior paint and window treatments throughout. Inviting foyer with stunning wooden staircase. Handsome ebony doors and hardware. Stylish pendant lighting above oversized kitchen island that also serves as a breakfast bar. Notice the details of an upgraded kitchen sink, low profile microwave and wood façade island. Plenty of room to slice, simmer and bake! Retreat upstairs to all 3 bedrooms that offer interior shutters and ceiling fans. An abundant primary bedroom with sizable ensuite bathroom, water closet, separate shower and tub, and walk-in closet. Laundry room at the end of the hall with custom built-in organizer makes this chore a breeze. Two additional bedrooms share a favorable Jack & Jill bathroom. Soak up our gorgeous weather on the rear covered patio with finished side yard. THERE’S MORE! How will you use the detached bonus room that is suited with A/C and heat?! This smart home is complete with wired ethernet network, tankless W/H with on-demand hot water option, central A/C and dual-pane windows. Detached garage with effective epoxy flooring and loads of storage space. Located across from The Farm Central Park adds the feel of an extended property. Meander along the wide sidewalks, tree lined parkways and over 6 acres of parks! Minutes to shopping, dining, and our jaw-dropping sunset beaches! End unit with NO adjoining walls. No Mello Roos. LOW HOA dues approx. $243/mo.

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Local Events

I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival 2021

Join us virtually for a festival of street paintings drawn with chalk pastels created by artists on their driveways! The festival will take place Memorial Day Weekend, with new chalk paintings posted each day. For more information on this virtual event, click here.

Mother's Day Brunch at the Bacara

Treat Mom to brunch at the Bacara with a festive menu featuring irresistible dishes. Stop by the bar and toast all of the memorable women in your life. Interested in reserving a table? Click here for more information.

Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

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Design Ideas to Try Now

From budget hacks to easy updates, these creative home ideas from HGTV Magazine are sure to spiff up your space. Test a few or try 'em all! Your next weekend project is waiting for you. Courtesy of HGTV

DIY Mother's Day Gifts Mom Will Love

Nothing says thoughtful giving like a homemade gift, especially on Mother’s Day. Anyone can buy a card and a fresh bouquet, but why not get a little crafty with these DIY Mother’s Day gifts made just for her. Courtesy of HGTV

10 Delightful and Delicious Things to Plant in May

April showers may bring May flowers, but May planting brings tasty summer crops. Tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and peppers are just a few of the delightful veggies we dream of as soon as September rolls around, and May is the perfect time to start planting your favorites for a season full of hyper-local dining alfresco. Courtesy of Veranda

Real Estate in the News

Millennials are Ready to Take Over the Real Estate Market

"The popularity of multigenerational homes increased over the last year, as a rising number of homebuyers purchased larger residences compared to prior years, including millennials who continue to make up the largest share of homebuyers at 37%."

Santa Barbara eNewsletter | May 2021