Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Weekly Real Estate Snapshot 4/18 - 4/24
New Listings: 39
Price Improvements: 27
Pending: 23 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 10
$600-800k: 4
$800k-1 million: 3
$1-2 million: 4
$2-4 million: 2
$4-8 million: 0
$8 million+: 0
Closed: 12 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 5
$600-800k: 3
$800k-1 million: 0
$1-2 million: 2
$2-4 million: 1
$4-8 million: 1
$8 million+: 0
Off Market (expired, canceled, withdrawn): 10
Back On Market: 6
Price Improvements: 27
Pending: 23 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 10
$600-800k: 4
$800k-1 million: 3
$1-2 million: 4
$2-4 million: 2
$4-8 million: 0
$8 million+: 0
Closed: 12 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 5
$600-800k: 3
$800k-1 million: 0
$1-2 million: 2
$2-4 million: 1
$4-8 million: 1
$8 million+: 0
Off Market (expired, canceled, withdrawn): 10
Back On Market: 6
Saturday, April 23, 2011
County approves Carrizo Plain solar project
This is a project that the Community Environmental Council has been working on and we are very excited that it has been approved! Thank you Megan for all of your hard work!!!
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 250-megawatt solar project on the Carrizo Plain.
April 20, 2011
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 250-megawatt solar project on the Carrizo Plain.After the Planning Commission approved SunPower’s project in February, a resident and three environmental groups appealed the decision. The board denied the appeals which were based on protecting endangered species and the Carrizo Plains.
Earlier this week, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $1.187 billion loan guarantee to support the project.
“The efficiencies created by the California Valley Solar Ranch project will help lower the cost of solar power and encourage more utility-scale solar deployment,” Chu said.
Megan Birney
Renewable Energy Specialist
Community Environmental Council
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 963-0583, ext. 107
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April Santa Barbara Green Team Newsletter
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Weekly Real Estate Snapshot 4/11 - 4/17
New Listings: 57
Price Improvements: 38
Pending: 27 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 12
$600-800k: 2
$800k-1 million: 1
$1-2 million: 7
$2-4 million: 3
$4-8 million: 2
$8 million+: 0
Closed: 23 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 8
$600-800k: 2
$800k-1 million: 4
$1-2 million: 5
$2-4 million: 3
$4-8 million: 1
$8 million+: 0
Off Market (expired, canceled, withdrawn): 18
Back On Market: 10
Price Improvements: 38
Pending: 27 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 12
$600-800k: 2
$800k-1 million: 1
$1-2 million: 7
$2-4 million: 3
$4-8 million: 2
$8 million+: 0
Closed: 23 breaks down to:
Under $600k: 8
$600-800k: 2
$800k-1 million: 4
$1-2 million: 5
$2-4 million: 3
$4-8 million: 1
$8 million+: 0
Off Market (expired, canceled, withdrawn): 18
Back On Market: 10
Monday, April 18, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
How 4 People, 2 Couples, 1 Duplex & 1 Agent Made A Very Happy Team!
I sold a house a few years ago, a duplex to be exact and the unique part about this situation was that two separate couples were the Buyers. They were two young couples, 3 of which are teacher’s and in order to make their down payment go further they pooled their savings together and purchased more property than either one of them would have been able to on their own.
One side of the duplex boasted 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms set-up while the other side had a more modest 2 bedrooms and one bathroom layout. After many discussions it was decided to split the purchase 55/45 based on who would live in each side. As a group we sat down, me as their Realtor, and them as husbands, wives, business partners and first time buyers and did our best to brainstorm every possible scenario that could possibly come up in the future. All the scenarios weren’t pretty to discuss but important to hash out up front before jumping in!
What if…one couple wants to sell and the other doesn’t, one couple separates and the sale of one side is necessary? What if one couple has children and needs a larger space? Heaven forbid someone dies? I mean we really tried to think of everything and there were plenty of other scenarios that we discussed. We took the ideas and potential situations and had an attorney draft a contract that outlined them and all parties signed on the dotted line. Escrow closed and that was the last I heard of it. Now who says people can’t work together and people can’t do business with friends.
Now fast forward a few years. I bet that you, my dear readers are already thinking that things got ugly…well, they didn’t. All are still happy at their property and should they decide to move into different properties, I am here to help!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
2011 Green Shorts Film Festival Tonight!
The Green Shorts Film Festival is an annual
1 to 2 minute video contest about saving our planet,
helping our environment and being green. This year’s
Earth Day and contest theme is “Powered by
the People.” We want your compelling and
pragmatic solutions and entertaining
commentaries on energy independence, sustainability
and a green future.
1 to 2 minute video contest about saving our planet,
helping our environment and being green. This year’s
Earth Day and contest theme is “Powered by
the People.” We want your compelling and
pragmatic solutions and entertaining
commentaries on energy independence, sustainability
and a green future.
- Write, produce, direct, edit and/or score your own original short film (1 - 2 minutes)
- click for rules and other important info - Upload your film to our Vimeo group to share it,
view other entries and chat with other filmmakers. - Win a MacBook from Samy’s Camera
and other great prizes! - Winners will be featured at a special screening at the Lobero Theater, aired on Channel 17, and screened at this year’s Earth Day Festival organized by the Community Environmental Council (CEC)
Highlights
SCREENING & AWARDS EVENT
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6-9pm
Come spend an exciting evening with celebrities, fellow filmmakers and film viewers. Green Carpet walk, awards ceremony, screening of winning films and After Party. Great fun and entertainment throughout the night. Learn more...UPLOAD AND SHARE YOUR FILM!
Visit our Vimeo Group online.
Upload your film, view other entries, chat with fellow filmmakers and ask questions in the forum. NOTE: Uploading to VImeo does NOT officially submit your film.Visit the Vimeo group...
GREEN SHORTS FESTIVAL
Additional screenings in the Earth Day Theater - April 16-17
These films on sustainable living, eating and growing local food, sustainable transportation, energy independence and a green future without petroleum are creative, compelling, entertaining and fun. Learn more...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Earth Day's Opening Night Party This Wednesday
Opening Night Party 
Kick off Earth Day in fine fashion with live music and a local menu, brought to you by +One Events and the CEC. There's no better place to get jazzed for Earth Day. Live music featuring Howlin' Woods, Sprout, Ariella, and special guest DJ Michael Ober. Sustainable wine and organic appetizers will be served for the VIP reception from 6:00-8:00pm.
Wednesday, April 13
6:00pm-11:00pm
The Savoy
409 State St.
$10 General Admission
$25 VIP Reception
Ages 21+
Tickets available at NewNoiseSB.com
RSVP on Facebook
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