Thursday, April 21, 2011

April Santa Barbara Green Team Newsletter

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Monthly Statistics 

Home Performance Audits


Earth Day Statistics


Green Drinks Tonight!

Escrow


LATEST & GREATEST...


SANTA BARBARA REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOT:

March 15 - April 17
New listings:
Price Improvements:
Pending:
Closed:
(break down:)
Sub $1 million:
$1-2M:
$2-4M:
$4-8M:
$8M+:
Off Market: 
Back On Market: 

This is a look at statistics provided through the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service over the past month.  They include single family residences and condos, from Carpinteria to Goleta.

INDUSTRY NEWS: 
Home Performance Audits
Wagner and Wilson are proud to announce our partnership with Allen Associates new Home Performance Division. 
We are offering each of our new clients who list with us or purchase a home to receive a FREE Home Energy Audit at close of escrow.
America’s existing housing needs help. Many of the 130 million homes in this country were constructed before modern energy and building codes were established. These homes often suffer from performance problems ranging from inflated energy consumption to poor thermal comfort to indoor air quality issues. 

Allen Associates can help you address these types of problems and improve the
comfort, health and energy efficiency of your home with their new Home Performance
Audit program. They start with a thorough inspection and evaluation of your home and
all of its related systems. Using building science instruments and techniques, they
identify air infiltration spots; evaluate your heating and air conditioning equipment;
test for duct leakage; detect moisture problems; identify ventilation needs; and,
examine combustion appliances for safety and efficiency. Once these problems are
identified, they will provide you with a detailed report that recommends solutions to
help you determine the most cost effective remediation options available.

Benefits of a Home Performance Remediation

  • Improved indoor air quality
  • Reduced moisture problems
  • Greater comfort
  • Improved energy efficiency
  • Lower energy bills
  • Improved durability = Lower maintenance
 

COMMUNITY:

Earth Day 2011
Hopefully you were all at Alameda PArk this past weekend for an incredible Earth Day Celebration!  We had a great time and wanted to share some final stats from an incredible Earth Day weekend: 
38,214 attendees. 
Over 2,000 bikes parked - half valeted, half self-parked. 
523 ride and drives in a Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, or Toyota Prius plug-in. 
No arrests, no incidences. 
Just 38K happy, cheerful, slightly sunburned awesome people. 
Thanks all for the great energy.
 The Community Environmental Council
www.CECSB.org

GET INVOLVED:


 Green Drinks

takes place on the third Tuesday of each month.

Tonight, April 19, stop by Savoy Cafe,
24 W. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, 805-962-6611,
from 6 to 8 pm to hear featured speaker, eco-executive Gordon Seabury, CEO of local outdoor company Horny Toad.
www.greendrinks.org/CA/Santa Barbara

VOCABULARY LESSON:
Escrow:
Definition: What we like to be "in" and close on  a regular basis! 
You can help us achieve this by referring us to your friends and colleagues who are thinking about buying or selling real estate here in Santa Barbara. 
With us you get the "Green Team" and two for the price of one representing you professionally with the biggest invesement of your life; your property. 
  


COMING SOON:
1419 Wyant Road
Montecito, CA 93108
Listed at $5,300,000
Green Zen Retreat
 
 Ideal Montecito location between the upper & lower villages, with sweeping mountain views, newer modern 1.3 acre gated estate.
Environmentally friendly construction and cost saving features. Comfortable and spacious home boasts 4 bdrms/4ba, media room, office, 2 detached structures & awesome outdoor entertaining area w/ a gorgeous infinity pool, spa and new fountain.
A luxury, strawbale energy efficient home...check out how this home was built and all the unique and cost saving features on BuildingGreenTV 
Please contact Elizabeth or DeAnn for more information and to schedule a showing before it publicly hitss the market! 

 
FOR SALE:
10 San Marcos Trout Club
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Listed at $895,000
Relax and enjoy the views in the San Marcos Trout Club.  This  2/2.5ba 2 story cedar log home was built in 1992. 
This property boasts high ceilings, lots of wood, granite countertops, a masonry fireplace and custom cabinets.  The decks and Jacuzzi have sweeping ocean and city views. 
The Trout Club offers acres of community space and access to a creek that flows year round.  All of this and only 10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.

 
FOR SALE:

Laurel Springs Ranch

2720 Painted Cave Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Listed at $9,500,000

160 acre, 5 parcels
Turn key property, panoramic views
  lodge that sleeps 30,
yoga studio,
main house, multiple
guest houses, spa,
solar heated pool,
barn, riding arena, pond, hiking trails, plentiful water,
organic garden & more. 



FOR SALE:

1521 Olive Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Offered at: $1,575,000
Beautiful downtown townhouse. Low energy use home includes radiant floor heating, dual paned windows & quality insulation.  Watch the fireworks from the oceanview deck. Ideal upper East location.  This spacious home is newly built in 2003, quality throughout, 3br/3ba, gourmet kitchen, 2 car gar + guest spot.


Contact DeAnn for an appointment.

FOR SALE:
748 Dos Hermanos
Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Price Adjusted to $599,000!!!
Trustee Sale
Must Sell ASAP!
Spacious detached home in Villa San Marcos.  
This 3br 2.5 ba cul de sac home boasts a outdoor patio area, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, french doors off dining area and attached two car garage. affordable HOA dues.

 Priced below the 2 smaller units that sold in 2010, great deal! 

FOR RENT:
 
Eco-Friendly Mediterranean Urban Oasis
 
3+1 (tower)  bedrooms,
3 full bathrooms
3,000 sq ft specially designed new custom home.
Stone and bamboo floors with radiant heat.
A Beautiful fireplace in the high ceiling living room, a small fireplace in the master bedroom.
Formal dining area with 13 foot ceiling.
Gourmet kitchen with 2 subzero refrigerators.
Wolf 6 burner + griddle
Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher
Miele washer + dryer
Mountain views with peaks of ocean too!
Roof top deck with beautiful sunset views.
Solar PV system.
Only non-toxic cleaners used  No-VOC paint and cotton insulation.Off street parking + optional garage.
Antique gates, windows and lamps installed in the house.
Furnished with organic mattresses & linens and unique antiques from around the world.  Unfurnished is possible.

$ 7,500 a month 6mo. or longer term lease preferred. Available Now. 
  
No pets or smoking. Monte Vista/Hope School District.
 
805-451-7488
Please contact DeAnn for a private showing.

Elizabeth Wagner & DeAnn Wilson
Village Properties
4050 Calle Real Suite 120 | Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Elizabeth: 805.895.1467 or DeAnn 805.451.7488
www.SantaBarbaraEcoBroker.com and www.GreenHomesSB.com
SantaBarbaraEcoBrokers@gmail.com

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