The founder of Lotusland – Madame Ganna Walska Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito, California estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, which is now recognized as one of the ten best gardens in the world. The spectacular collections of exotic plants throughout the… more
Santa Barbara's Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units and Their Importance In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed three laws, Assembly Bill 2299, Senate Bill 1069 and Assembly Bill 2406. The legislation promotes secondary dwelling units which now are referred to as accessory dwelling units (ADU). The new mandate went into effect on Jan. 1. Accessory dwelling units… more
View Magazine Architecture & Design – 819 Ashley Road Feature
The newest issue of Coldwell Banker’s View magazine is now available. The Architecture & Design feature in this weeks issue is our 819 Ashley Road listing, designed by renowned architect William Hefner of William Hefner Studios . The Architecture & Design article written by Bret Parsons is available for viewing below . Additional information on… more
Santa Barbara becomes 30th US city to commit to 100% renewable energy
Renewable Energy Pledge in Santa Barbara The City of Santa Barbara has become the 30th city in the United States to commit to a transition to 100 clean and renewable energy. Santa Barbara is the first city on the Central Coast to make the bold commitment to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030… more
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
The world is more interconnected than ever before, and luxury real estate is evolving to remain ahead of the curve. Today Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC unveils the Coldwell Banker Global LuxurySM program, reflecting the globalization of modern luxury. With a footprint spanning 49 countries and territories, the Coldwell Banker® brand has been a leading… more