01 Aug 2022
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
I fell in love with Santa Barbara after moving here in 1987. The sunny days, warm weather and beach life style lured me in and I still love it! After meeting my husband, marrying and starting our family, we bought our home in the neighboring community of Goleta where we have lived for the last 19 years. In fact, Norm Popp at Foundation Real Estate Group was the Realtor that helped us buy our first home! My professional career has always included marketing, sales and customer service in various industries including the telecommunications industry, a packaging company and a local vacation rental company. It is my joy to share my long term knowledge of the area to help clients buy and sell homes in this beautiful place we call home!
01 Aug 2022
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
30 Jun 2022
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
01 Jun 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
01 May 2022
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...
01 Apr 2022
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...
01 Mar 2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...
01 Feb 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...
01 Jan 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
Active | 4 BR | 3 BA | 1533 + 533 sf ADU sqft
Delightful 3 bed/2 bath single level home plus attached ADU surrounded with lush gardens and fruit trees at the end of a long private driveway. The main residence features generous windows and sliding glass...
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,253 sqft
Desirable end-unit location in charming westside gated condo community of only 6 units! Located on a cul-de-sac, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has fresh paint, new carpet and new stainless steel appliances. Move-in...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,280 sqft
SOLD WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS ABOVE ASKING PRICE! $1,200,000. Just steps from Stow Grove Park, Lake Los Carneros, and neighborhood schools, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been lovingly cared for by the same family...
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,600 sqft
This spacious condo is located in one of the most desirable locations in Forte Ranch. Nestled along a private greenbelt, this upper unit has a stacked/split level floor plan designed by renowned architect Barry...
Sold | 4 BR | 4 BA | 2,971 sqft
Beautiful horse estate in highly sought after Skyline Park. Once you turn onto Highland, you will be greeted by towering trees along the lane and a captivating large pond that wild ducks call home....
Sold | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,182 sqft
SOLD FOR $1,250,000. Delightful single level home on spacious lot in a coveted Foothill elementary school district neighborhood. As you walk through the door into the main living area, you will find an updated...
Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,549 sqft
Rare opportunity! First time on market in 60 years! This highly desirable single level, Rancho San Antonio home has been lovingly maintained by one family. Rebuilt in 1991, this 2459 s.f. single level home...
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,152 sqft
Beautiful 2 bed/2 bath home located in a quiet, peaceful location in the sought after Sandpiper Village. Only minutes from Santa Claus Beach! It was a joy to help this couple finally achieve their...
Sold | 2 BR | 1 BA | 913 sqft
Rarely available! Well maintained 2 bed/1 bath upstairs end unit in the peaceful Forte Ranch community. This single story condo features an open floor plan, in unit laundry, sunny balcony, carport with storage, and...