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The Creator of ‘CSI’ Drops $14 Million on a Hilltop Santa Barbara Estate

Princeton North

Apr 92 min read

The Creator of ‘CSI’ Drops $14 Million on a Hilltop Santa Barbara Estate

Dive into the lavish world of acclaimed television producer Anthony Zuiker, best known for creating the iconic series CSI: Crime Scene...

Historic Montecito Gem Hits the Market: A Peek Inside "Los Sueños"

Princeton North

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Architecture

Historic Montecito Gem Hits the Market: A Peek Inside "Los Sueños"

Are you ready to step into luxury living? A historic Montecito mansion, affectionately known as "Los Sueños" (The Dreams), has just been...

Unveiling the Charms of Santa Barbara's Riviera: A Fusion of Elegance and Breathtaking Views

Princeton North

Nov 13, 20232 min read

Unveiling the Charms of Santa Barbara's Riviera: A Fusion of Elegance and Breathtaking Views

Step into a haven of sophistication with a touch of European allure right in Santa Barbara. Nestled gracefully between the embracing arms...

Ann Lurie's Santa Barbara Estate: A Midcentury GEM on stunning grounds

Princeton North

Nov 6, 20233 min read

News

Ann Lurie's Santa Barbara Estate: A Midcentury GEM on stunning grounds

In the heart of Santa Barbara's exclusive Montecito enclave, a truly magical estate has just hit the market, seeking a new owner to...

Larry David's Former Montecito Cottage: A Cozy Gem on the Market

Princeton North

Nov 3, 20232 min read

News

Larry David's Former Montecito Cottage: A Cozy Gem on the Market

In the picturesque coastal town of Montecito, California, nestled within the Hedgerow neighborhood, there lies a cozy cottage that has...

Unveiling the Real Estate Fortunes of Santa Barbara and Montecito in August 2023

Princeton North

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Unveiling the Real Estate Fortunes of Santa Barbara and Montecito in August 2023

If you've been keeping an eye on the vibrant California real estate scene, August 2023 brought some exciting developments to Santa...

Luxurious Montecito Estate with Celebrity Connection Sells for Record Price

Princeton North

Jul 1, 20232 min read

News

Luxurious Montecito Estate with Celebrity Connection Sells for Record Price

Discover the extraordinary estate that captured the attention of luxury real estate enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Recently sold for...

Fashion Designer Pieces Together His Own Personal Santa Barbara Shangri-La

Princeton North

Jun 22, 20232 min read

News

Fashion Designer Pieces Together His Own Personal Santa Barbara Shangri-La

Jeff Abrams has officially added another piece to his ever-growing Montecito residential puzzle — the historic El Mirador estate. The...

What is Measure ULA and How Will It Affect the LA and Santa Barbara Market?

Princeton North

May 10, 20234 min read

What is Measure ULA and How Will It Affect the LA and Santa Barbara Market?

Los Angeles Measure ULA, officially known as the “Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax,” is a ballot measure that Los Angeles voters...

Lavish Santa Barbara Estate Strikes a Chord With Nashville Songwriter

Princeton North

May 10, 20232 min read

Lavish Santa Barbara Estate Strikes a Chord With Nashville Songwriter

Back in February, Shane McAnally told The New York Times he had been busy shopping for a California home. Now records reveal the country...

Property Insights: What Does U. S. $10 Million Buy Around the World?

Princeton North

Apr 25, 20233 min read

Property Insights: What Does U. S. $10 Million Buy Around the World?

Property Insights: What Does U. S. $10 Million Buy Around the World? In the global marketplace for luxury real estate, let's explore what...

3 comfortable retirees all with around $2M saved. What did they all have in common? All own homes.

Princeton North

Apr 21, 20236 min read

3 comfortable retirees all with around $2M saved. What did they all have in common? All own homes.

For many Americans, retirement advice is limited to encouragement to save more or warnings that they haven’t saved enough. But most...

The True Tale of Zorro & His Ties to Santa Barbara

Princeton North

Apr 18, 20232 min read

The True Tale of Zorro & His Ties to Santa Barbara

In 1919, Johnston McCulley began to write a series of popular novels about a swashbuckling champion of justice. Dressed in black,...

Oprah Winfrey Sells Spare Montecito Ranch to Hollywood Filmmaker

Princeton North

Apr 10, 20232 min read

Celebrity Homes

Oprah Winfrey Sells Spare Montecito Ranch to Hollywood Filmmaker

For many years, Oprah Winfrey’s main residence has been the so-called “Promised Land” estate, a roughly 66-acre compound in prime...

AKG | Christie's Intl. Real Estate Enlists Industry Maverick Josh Ramirez to Lead New Division

Princeton North

Mar 29, 20232 min read

AKG | Christie's Intl. Real Estate Enlists Industry Maverick Josh Ramirez to Lead New Division

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Kirman of AKG | Christie's International Real Estate, one of the nation's...

Santa Barbara makes the list of Top 10 U.S. towns where millionaires are buying second homes

Princeton North

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Santa Barbara makes the list of Top 10 U.S. towns where millionaires are buying second homes

For many of America’s most affluent people, having a second or third home is the norm. And according to a new report, they prefer...

Princeton North

Feb 23, 20236 min read

News

A Brief History of Montecito

Erroneously translated as “little mountain,” the name El Montecito is an archaic use of the Spanish word meaning woodland or countryside....

Ellen DeGeneres Sells Montecito’s Historic Rancho San Leandro & Sprouts CEO Bags Oceanfront Home

Princeton North

Jan 30, 20234 min read

Celebrity Homes

Ellen DeGeneres Sells Montecito’s Historic Rancho San Leandro & Sprouts CEO Bags Oceanfront Home

After capping off 2022 with the record $70 million purchase of an oceanfront compound, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are...

Lake Cachuma Expected to Fill and Spill in Wake of Major Storms

Princeton North

Jan 13, 20232 min read

Lake Cachuma Expected to Fill and Spill in Wake of Major Storms

Swelled by heavy runoff from recent large storms, Lake Cachuma is expected to fill and spill by this weekend, according to Santa Barbara...

$33.5M estate Where Meghan & Harry Filmed Netflix Doc & Ellen's $70m beach front estate

Princeton North

Jan 4, 20233 min read

Celebrity Homes

$33.5M estate Where Meghan & Harry Filmed Netflix Doc & Ellen's $70m beach front estate

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat down to be interviewed for their much-anticipated Netflix docuseries, which began its...

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