"By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer."

- Helen Hunt Jackson

Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!

Best,

Kelly and Nathan

Featured Listing

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332 Broderick Ave, Ventura CA

Where traditional meets future, this home is it! From the chicken coop to the solar panels, you are nearly self-sufficient. Welcome to the lovely tree-lined Broderick Avenue in the desired Elmhurst neighborhood! Move right in to an enjoyable open floor plan where the dining room, living room and kitchen are fluid and the warm wood-like flooring greets you. The comfort of a fireplace in the living room and modern remote-controlled television mount creates a great space for movie night. Down the hall are two generously sized bedrooms, an updated guest bathroom and a primary bedroom with en suite bathroom. Bake and simmer while chatting with guests in a kitchen suited with a double oven, gas cooktop, and attractive cabinetry with complimentary tile floors and counters. There is direct access to the garage which makes groceries and laundry breeze! Newer epoxy garage flooring and owned water softener are thoughtful added touches. The extra-large driveway offers possible RV parking and/or plenty of off-street parking. Do you have a hybrid or electric car? You will LOVE the owned Tesla solar! Solar panels are paid off so your only electric cost is approx. $11/mo! Step out back to a fabulous yard space complete with an adorable chicken coop for gathering your breakfast eggs. The covered patio is an invitation for hanging out with friends on warm summer nights. The location is ideal for access to shopping, farmers market at Ventura College, Camino Real Park + dog park, freeway proximity or just a peaceful jaunt along the sidewalks of the neighborhood. You’ll want to live here.

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Local Events

20th Annual Open Studios Tour When: September 3-6, 2021 Where: The Community Arts Workshop

"Santa Barbara Studio Artists proudly announce their 20th Annual Open Studios Tour, featuring the works of 28 studio artists, along with exclusive access to the artists in their studios." See more here.

California Wine Festival When: September 24-25, 2021 Where: Chase Palm Park

"Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oils and more while live music keeps things super cool." See more here.

Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

What, Exactly, Is Being Disrupted In The Real Estate Community Right Now?

In this most extraordinary of real estate environments, where according to both the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times, U.S. residential real estate prices have grown in some cities by roughly 25% in one year alone, it can be challenging to even summarize the collective disruptive technologies bursting forth in the real estate community.

Read more on Forbes

Building a Home? Here Are 7 Industry Changes You Should Know for 2021

Homebuilders face unique challenges as demand for new construction grows sky-high amid material shortages, lifestyle changes, and record low interest rates. See how the home-building industry is adapting as we edge into a post-pandemic world.

Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

How Much Value Does a Pool Really Add to Your Home?

A pool can be a fun, attractive addition to a house and usually increases its value. But are the costs of installing and maintaining a pool worth it? Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge.

Courtesy of Real Simple

The Best Farmers Market in Every State

Getting from-the-field fresh produce and artisan baked goods has never been easier, thanks to farmers markets that have sprung up around the country. Here's a list of the best farmers market in every state.

Courtesy of Taste of Home

Real Estate in the News

Foreign Buyers Spent $20 Billion Less on U.S. Real Estate

Travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus kept many foreign would-be buyers out of the U.S. last year - and that kept billions of their dollars out of the housing market. Home purchases by international buyers and recent immigrants plummeted 33% from the previous year, according to a recent National Association of Realtors® report. International purchasers spent roughly $54.4 billion on U.S. real estate -down considerably from about $74 billion a year earlier. But that doesn’t appear to have hurt the housing market overall.

Santa Barbara eNewsletter | September 2021